Imagine being 15 years old sneaking out of the house to take the train/bus round trip of 117 miles hoping your mom never finds out and hearing that speech , I have never forgotten it!
Around 12:27 when he plays the guitar with his teeth he actually loses a tooth, starts looking for it, mentions it to his guitar tech, says to him “It’s my tooth!”, then “Sorry!”. If you’re not paying attention you’ll miss it entirely. During all this he keeps on playing, never loses a single beat. That’s how committed he was to the music. Everything else became secondary. Fucking legend of a man.
If you stop the video right as he's finishing playing the guitar with his teeth, you can see the gap where his ex-tooth used to be. I'm actually surprised his mouth didn't bleed like crazy. But once again, he never missed a beat and in fact his weeping guitar started weeping even louder with intense but totally under control feedback!
He didn’t loose his tooth or say anything about a tooth. He said I’m out of tune and sorry. You can hear the rest of the song he was out of tune. He is still a freakin legend 😎🤘🏻
That WAS Reese, lol! Thanks guys for playing this for us - this is my favorite SRV song. The song is about his friend Charley who had passed away - the white guitar is named after him too.
i so miss him I was lucky enought to see him a few times up close and my mind was blown but i still think about the 30 or 40 yrs we could have had now and what he would be doing to blow our minds still , i would be in the front row tomorrow@@stephenodonnell8023
Don’t know about ya’ll but I’m a puddle of emotion and tears every time. So much love and respect for this man. Stevie said his talent was gift from God and that he worked hard to pay it back. Paid in Full sweet man. Paid in Full.
Stevie wrote this song for his longtime friend Charley Wirz, a guitar tech, who passed away. He didn't break a string this time, just switched guitars. His white guitar, also named "Charley" was switched to shortly after starting the song. Also, after breaking off his tooth, he carried on like nothing happened. That was Reese, btw. What a loss for music and humanity when we lost Stevie.
👏🙌🎸🎶💯‼️great reaction guys to the SRV fans favorite💯. He wrote this song for his good friend Charlie Wirz, a Dallas guitar shop owner, who passed away suddenly. Charley built that white guitar for Stevie out of parts. But just FYI Stevie never drops a pick, he is always dropping down to adjust foot pedals. He stashes extra picks on the mic stand. And yes that IS REECE! Reece was the only keyboardist for Double Trouble. He joined in August of 1985 until the end. After playing with his teeth, he lost a cap and immediately whirled around trying to find it on the floor. He mouthed the word offstage "my tooth!" and mouthed "Sorry!" To the tech that had to come onstage and retrieve it for him. I am really enjoying your Stevie Ray journey and you have a long way still to go. Something different I think you guys will really dig is his "Soundcheck". It is about 17 minutes long, they play 3 songs. Stevie had just rolled out of bed, yawning and rubbing his eyes but as soon as he straps in he is lost in the music. This has been viewed over 22 million views so you know it is 🔥🔥💯‼️ how many soundchecks get 22 million views? I'll wait...
@@moefeaux1442 hey Moe👋. I have seen so many different words people have posted as to what they see and yet I only see 3 syllables being mouthed. But like you say it is really no big whoop. 😉. I am really enjoying these guys and their discovery of Stevie🎸🎶.
The guitar switch was because this song was written for his guitar tech that passed away, he always used the same guitar for this song, he didn't drop his pick he was adjusting the foot pedals to the new guitar, and well as adjusting his amp settings on the fly, he was so in tune with his guitar that he could play it in any position he wanted! Love the react videos, great job!!
"Stevie was an endless, open channel that music just poured out of. He made people who'd never touched a guitar in their life want to pick one up and start playing, and he made those of us who'd played live onstage with him before want to quit"...........Eric Clapton.
Stevie was on a different level. drops his pick and grabs it without stopping his play, changes his guitar with his tech seamlessly without missing a beat. Tunes the new guitar while jamming out, pops out a tooth while playing with his teeth and searches for it while playing, plays like a beast behind his back, truly an amazing performance.
I’ve been playing for 57 years. Always followed and listened to all the greats. There are so many from different genres. SRV is just a step above all the rest.
SRV was just about to hit rock bottom of a drug and alcohol addiction when this was recorded. You can see it in his eyes. I saw him live in 1985 and it was my first real concert experience. He got clean in 1986 and went on to advocate for others to get clean until his untimely death August 27, 1990. One of the saddest days of my life. Please react to one of his Austin City Limits performances from 1989. You will see a rejuvenated human. EDIT....I see you already did. Riviera Paradise
There are many people that do what you do with music. But none of them are as good as you guys. Your top notch. On top of your game. God bless you both. Thank you for the experience you give us,
SRV ~ 🎸🐐 THE goat of all goats Guitar change, behind the back, backward, one-handed, epic speech, with his teeth.....absolute GOAT! He didn't drop his pick. He adjusted his foot pedal for "Charley" (the white strat) since he changed from "Red." He was also adjusting amps/equipment to accommodate the tuning of "Charley." Typically, he would have #1, Charley, Red, Lenny, and Scotch on stage and ready to rock. Yup, that was Reece. In all his badass-ness. 😉 During his speech, he was referring to the apartheid of S. Africa taking place during that time frame. Words we can all live by even today. **Leave My Girl Alone at Austin City Limits 1989**
All of your great blues players like Albert King B.B King Buddy Guy. Give Stevie Ray Vaughan the credit for bringing the blues to the Forefront of mainstream in the 80s. And bringing the blues back alive again to the people.
When it appears he's dropping his pick, he's actually adjusting knobs on his foot pedals (e.g., tone, level, overdrive, etc.). That's why he was turning on other amps and making adjustments there as well. P.S. That was, indeed, Reese Wynans on the keys.
Srv was almost godlike in his abilities. I like how his message behind it was so pure and well intentioned. He was completely committed and locked in the whole time. This is my favorite performance by him
His main guitars were Number One (First Wife) the battered guitar, Charlie the white one, Lenny, named for his ex-wife, and Butterscotch. Pretty sure they were always there plus a few others. You can hear the guitar wailing, expressing Stevie’s pain at losing his friend. Great Reaction!
😂 .. Good one guys! .. The "Evil Knievel" of guitarists .. Yes sir .. He be jumpin' the Grand Canyon during every performance .. "Ladies and gentlemen .. Let's give this man a nice, warm welcome back to the stage StEVIL Ray VnIEVEL & Double Trouble!! .. VaaRooom! 🎸🏍 Vrroooom!! "..
Of all the artists who've died too young, SRV is the one that hit me the hardest. Pure love of what he was doing, and as you heard, he was a promoter of love among each other. It hurts not knowing what else he would have given us. Rest in peace, guitar god.
This song was in every set list, in his live shows..after he got sober, the speech was different every time, up all the way to the end..same hopeful messages, but each one more poignant! On your journey play the Nashville Live performance, and others. Each one gives me chills ! ..keep up the good work men!
Your SRV reviews are great! Thoughtful and respectful! He was blessed and gifted. God must have needed his talents in heaven. Keep up the great reviews. Cheers and Warm Regards, David
The best I ever saw in my 60+ years! As you said the combo of singing, playing and also stage presence, is unmatched in my lifetime. Loved this reaction guys. ✌️😊
Had a friend back in those days who was a cabbie in Austin. Good dude and he was Stevie's goto cab driver when he was in town. Had nothing but praise for Stevie, a kind and generous man.
You need to understand that the guitar is part of him, an extension of his hands. He is never lost on where to go. Some guitarists have to think about how to proceed. Not SRV. It just flowed out of him. The best I have ever heard.
Totally agree with you guys -- Stevie Ray was unsurpassed, both with his instrument and with his blues-y vocals. What a damn shame that he left us so early, because he certainly had even more to contribute.
I was amazed that Stevie Ray Vaughan was such a sweet soul and love for everyone after hearing his older brother Jimmie Vaughan talk about their abusive childhood, their father was an alcoholic who abused them both but Jimmie said Stevie Ray always got it the worst. Coming from an abusive home myself I understand why people get into drugs and alcohol, I was raised by a mother who always told me she never wanted me and would lock me in a cold dark basement with no windows and a dirt floor, beat me with a board with 2 nails in it and I wouldn't eat but every 2 or 3 days. Drugs and alcohol was a survival technique to numb yourself from the pain and always asking yourself why me? Like Stevie Ray I had to go to rehab and face the things that happened to me and being a Stevie Ray Vaughan fan for over 40 years I heard this and I still cry. He took something so ugly and cruel and made himself a positive influence for people like me. That's why I had to find out everything about Stevie Ray from childhood to now, I don't mean to sound corny but he changed my life. STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN WILL ALWAYS BE THE GOAT imo
Stevie always played this particular song, Life Without You, as a tribute to his good friend Charley Wirz (RIP) that owned Charley's Guitar Shop in Dallas and Stevie always played it on the white guitar that Charlie had built as a gift for Stevie. “Charley” is a white custom-made "hardtail" (non-tremolo, fixed bridge) "Stratocaster-style" guitar built it in late 1983, with a neck plate on it engraved _”To Stevie Ray Vaughan, more in '84.”_ My best guess is Stevie just forgot in all the excitement.. so started the song with "Red,” but then realized his mistake and switched to Charley mid song... it was that important to him. Stevie's guitar tech and roadies were like a Nascar pit crew at changing strings and switching Stevie's guitar's out because he played so hard he often broke strings.
Then again, Stevie's guitar tech may have just put new strings on (you can see Stevie mouthing to him "it's going out of tune" during the song and you can hear Stevie comment about his guitar going out of tune at the end of the clip) and they were still stretching out and going flat as he played the song. This may have had something to do with him starting the song without "Charley," but if you watch him perform "Come On" right before this song you can see "Charley" sitting on it's guitar stand ready to go. So who knows...
Beautiful. A whole different level of talent. Met him in the college-town bars of West Texas. I worked a little in sound reinforcement and help him set monitor levels a couple of times. He and Double Trouble did a show one night with Joe Ely, and there were twice as many people in the street trying to get in than people in front of the stage. When it was all over, there wasn’t a stick of furniture standing up straight. Good Lord was that great.
Thanks for reacting to this song! I've been watching ever since I recommended this to see if u would! I knew y'all would appreciate it!! BTW, that WAS Reece. Stevie wrote this song for a friend that had passed away. One of the best parts is where he delivers his 'message'. 40 some years ago & it's still relevant!! RIP Stevie!!
Saw the his live when I was 15 years old old. To this day it didn’t seem real. I was given a gift to such an amazing person. His story stuck with me my whole life. I try with my whole heart to give joy every day if I can. Thank you Stevie!!
Im thankful SRV has been a part of my life since the mid-90s in highschool. I was an 'oddball' who liked those wild guitars when Pantera and Led Zeppelin were 'king'. They didn't know the real kings (bb, Freddie, Albert) Cool review guys.
Thank you for covering my favorite guitarist, SRV. There are several that could legitimately claim the guitar throne, but for me it's his style, soul, creativity and passion that comes through his playing (and his singing) that makes him number one for me. This song in particular is big with me, because it always reminds me of my mom who my family lost in 2016. If you haven't already checked out another one of his slower jams, I highly recommend his cover of Jimi's Little Wing-itself a beautiful classic. He takes a 2:20 second song and turns it into his own 7 minute masterpiece. If you want to check out a couple other blues rock guitarist who are legitimately underappreciated, sample some Jeff Healey. For a banger, try See the Light, and for a slow burner, I Think I love You Too Much. Jeff also has an awesome smokey bluesy voice perfect for his style. An ever lesser known talent is Eric Gales, who Joe Bonamassa calls the greatest living blues guitarist. He has tons of songs as well. I would recommend his instrumental High Anxiety and Resurrection and Sign of the Storm! You will be happily impressed! Great channel guys!
Jeff Healey was devastated when Stevie died. He made his way to the funeral in Dallas. At least they got to know each other and play together. I’m sure you’ve seen this, but just in case you haven’t: th-cam.com/video/2HmLFyvFxTc/w-d-xo.html
I love it when you said and realized no there ain't nobody like him. I'm a GREAT BIG FAN OF YOU BOTH. You are Great together. Way better than any other two I have ever heard. Thank you BOTH. GOD BLESS.
Ya'll have reacted to enough SRV now to understand why he's not just my #1 guitarist, but he's my #1 artist to listen too. His untimely death hit me hard. I remember getting the word on the radio in the car and I had to pull over and let it sink in. I miss his talent and the music he could have made over the years.
He used to close his shows with this song. The house lights would come up and everyone was still in their seats blown away. Seeing him live was life changing. He had 7 or 8 guitars he tuned himself before the show on hand.
SRV had One job...and he did it Masterfully! It helps not to miss someone so much when you still hear them so often, and see so MANY young peeps discover him, is heartwarming and brings me close to feeling how I felt first time listening! Great job guys! Keep On!
Great review. 85 was the year I got to meet him by the buses, after his DC gig at Constitution Hall. Still got my hat with the SRV autograph on the shelf. No cell phone pics back then, but he was a down to earth humble Texan who very much may've been the greatest guitarist of all time. Certainly of his time. You just wouldn't know it by spending a few precious moments in his company.
It was Reese.. SO enjoying watching you guys experience Stevie... Little Wing also at the El Macambo... There is a 17 min "Warm up" "Sound Check" that freaks most people out as well. You want to see "dressed like a rock star", he's it in the sound check. Most of us older fans that may have gotten to see the man live and in person have been running around telling everyone what a fantastic talent Stevie was and the unbelieveable things the man could do with a guitar. It's with great appreciation that you two guys are proving us all right. Thank you for that...
that was in fact Reese Wynans on keys. I recommend you guys check out "Look At Little Sister" from Austin City Limits, Stevie brakes a string and you dont even notice it while he's playing and does another flawless guitar switch plus Reece is featured on this song . another good one is stevie doing sound check plays about 3 songs . its fire.
Every time i listen to stevie ray voughn. Life without you. I have to see the video of you two along with the music. Its like you are both apart of the music. Your comments are great. Thank you.
I really like your commentary and analysis of the songs. Not only this one. But others you play. Different music and genre's of music. I would rather watch you both on your commenting while the music is playing. Than just watching the music by its self. I think you both are that good. Your a perfect team. Just saying, GREAT JOB,
I'm so glad you enjoy the master. When I was 18 he captured my total attention. It lasted only 6 yrs. But what a ride. Now all we have are these classic performances. The world lost such a great musician that the hole left was enormous. I can only think what could have been.. He will always be my absolute favorite. It brings me joy when someone discovers him. R.I.P. SRV🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
Brothers, enjoy watching you being touched by S V Z. Your reactions are right on. you show how much you appreciate Stevie.I'm with you all on this brother, he was the best blues guitarist I have ever seen.
The white guitar was made for him by his friend Charlie who owned a guitar shop in Dallas. Charlie died unexpectedly of a heart attack. He wrote the song for Charlie and plays it on the guitar Charlie made for him
SRV was special and had nothing but love in his heart for everyone Man I miss this musician so much I often think of all the great music we never got to hear from this man RIP TO THE LEGEND that want ever dye in this house I believe this man could play the guitar with his feet Because he could play it in any other way you can think of
I adore SRV and just can't get enough of him. I can't imagine where he would be as an artist if he was still with us. I think that you are only the 2nd reactors that I recall noticing the guitar change , and I have watched numerous reactions to this performance. It is my favorite. Thank you for letting us go along this SRV journey with you. I can see how much you admire him just by looking in your eyes. That was a younger Reese.
He was even more amazing live. I saw him play for free on South Padre Island for Spring Break a few times. Also saw him regularly in Austin and San Antonio. Also saw him at Red Rocks in Colorado. An amazing dude with an amazing heart.
This man, among us mortals, died on the night of my birthday. When everyone left I sipped JD and listened to our local rock radio station play his music until sunrise. RIP SRV Forever
If there is a key board player with him it's Reese. He is the only keyboardist that ever played with him. I was lucky enough to see him 6 times. Best guitarist I've ever seen live. There is a biography about him called caught in the crossfire. A very inspirational read. He got sober that last several years of his life. A very special talent and person and very humble.
Its really great to see young people enjoying and appreciating SRV. I started seeing him while attending UT Austin in 1978. We'd see him in the Armadillo Beer Garden or over at the Continental Club downtown Austin on South Capitol every Friday night up close for $1 cover. But when he walked on at Antone's to play with the best of the best blues players ever. those were the days late 70's to mid 80's before he got really big. Thanks for sharing.
It is so very good to see young people like yourselves getting into SRV and Bob (your poster behind you). Bob got me through some of the roughest waters I'd ever sailed. RIP brother!
Yes guys that was Reese Wynans. Thanks for the video. Have a look at Couldn't Stand the Weather live at the Capitol Theatre, you will see why Reese is the best Blue piano player.
Imagine being 15 years old sneaking out of the house to take the train/bus round trip of 117 miles hoping your mom never finds out and hearing that speech , I have never forgotten it!
This is the GOAT sorry Eddie,Jimmy,RIP
Around 12:27 when he plays the guitar with his teeth he actually loses a tooth, starts looking for it, mentions it to his guitar tech, says to him “It’s my tooth!”, then “Sorry!”. If you’re not paying attention you’ll miss it entirely. During all this he keeps on playing, never loses a single beat. That’s how committed he was to the music. Everything else became secondary. Fucking legend of a man.
Dam brother you beat me too it! I'm glad somebody else has paid attention all these years!
I thought he said, "It's my tooth!", then "It's gone!" I need to watch it again on a bigger screen.
If you stop the video right as he's finishing playing the guitar with his teeth, you can see the gap where his ex-tooth used to be. I'm actually surprised his mouth didn't bleed like crazy. But once again, he never missed a beat and in fact his weeping guitar started weeping even louder with intense but totally under control feedback!
He didn’t loose his tooth or say anything about a tooth. He said I’m out of tune and sorry. You can hear the rest of the song he was out of tune. He is still a freakin legend 😎🤘🏻
@@chasebartell8805 yeah hes the only one ive heard who can go out of tune and make it work
That guitar solo after he gets done talking is just filthy. Without question one of Stevie's best.
Can't say how much I love Stevies taking us to church message In this song. Such a great gentleman.
He broke his tooth playing with his teeth. Amazing man, truly the GOAT!
Yes it was Reese. And that little preach in the middle is why we love this man so much. Never going to be another one like him. THE GOAT
That WAS Reese, lol! Thanks guys for playing this for us - this is my favorite SRV song. The song is about his friend Charley who had passed away - the white guitar is named after him too.
Mine too ❤
Mine too ❤
Charlie made that white guitar for him special, so awesome
Mine too
Guys like Stevie only happen once in a lifetime. He truly was the GOAT. We lost him way too soon!!!
Well said u
i so miss him I was lucky enought to see him a few times up close and my mind was blown but i still think about the 30 or 40 yrs we could have had now and what he would be doing to blow our minds still , i would be in the front row tomorrow@@stephenodonnell8023
Amen
Facts
Don’t know about ya’ll but I’m a puddle of emotion and tears every time. So much love and respect for this man. Stevie said his talent was gift from God and that he worked hard to pay it back. Paid in Full sweet man. Paid in Full.
I cry almost every time.
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Stevie wrote this song for his longtime friend Charley Wirz, a guitar tech, who passed away. He didn't break a string this time, just switched guitars. His white guitar, also named "Charley" was switched to shortly after starting the song. Also, after breaking off his tooth, he carried on like nothing happened. That was Reese, btw. What a loss for music and humanity when we lost Stevie.
He switched guitars because the other one was out of tune
No doubt about it Stevie ray Vaughan was the best guitarist the man the myth the legend going way to soon.
He left it all hanging out on this one. Supernatural Stevie. 💙
👏🙌🎸🎶💯‼️great reaction guys to the SRV fans favorite💯. He wrote this song for his good friend Charlie Wirz, a Dallas guitar shop owner, who passed away suddenly. Charley built that white guitar for Stevie out of parts. But just FYI Stevie never drops a pick, he is always dropping down to adjust foot pedals. He stashes extra picks on the mic stand. And yes that IS REECE! Reece was the only keyboardist for Double Trouble. He joined in August of 1985 until the end. After playing with his teeth, he lost a cap and immediately whirled around trying to find it on the floor. He mouthed the word offstage "my tooth!" and mouthed "Sorry!" To the tech that had to come onstage and retrieve it for him. I am really enjoying your Stevie Ray journey and you have a long way still to go. Something different I think you guys will really dig is his "Soundcheck". It is about 17 minutes long, they play 3 songs. Stevie had just rolled out of bed, yawning and rubbing his eyes but as soon as he straps in he is lost in the music. This has been viewed over 22 million views so you know it is 🔥🔥💯‼️ how many soundchecks get 22 million views? I'll wait...
Great comment ✌
Couldn't have said it any better myself
@@moefeaux1442 hey Moe👋. I have seen so many different words people have posted as to what they see and yet I only see 3 syllables being mouthed. But like you say it is really no big whoop. 😉. I am really enjoying these guys and their discovery of Stevie🎸🎶.
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Austin erected a statue of Stevie because of his music, but especially for the soul shown in this closing speech. Beautiful man.
After he passed away, Eric Clapton said, "The scary thing about Stevie Ray, is that he was so young and was going to get so much better!"
The guitar switch was because this song was written for his guitar tech that passed away, he always used the same guitar for this song, he didn't drop his pick he was adjusting the foot pedals to the new guitar, and well as adjusting his amp settings on the fly, he was so in tune with his guitar that he could play it in any position he wanted! Love the react videos, great job!!
I love this performance because it’s shows the caring thoughtful person that SRV was. I can’t think of a better live performer…RIP SRV.
"Stevie was an endless, open channel that music just poured out of. He made people who'd never touched a guitar in their life want to pick one up and start playing, and he made those of us who'd played live onstage with him before want to quit"...........Eric Clapton.
What a tremendously great compliment and QUOTE . Thanx
Stevie was on a different level. drops his pick and grabs it without stopping his play, changes his guitar with his tech seamlessly without missing a beat. Tunes the new guitar while jamming out, pops out a tooth while playing with his teeth and searches for it while playing, plays like a beast behind his back, truly an amazing performance.
I’ve been playing for 57 years. Always followed and listened to all the greats. There are so many from different genres. SRV is just a step above all the rest.
Stevie Ray was the whole package. Premiere guitar player, creative singer and an outstanding stage presence.
And a damn good fucking human being. And sexy as hell.
SRV was just about to hit rock bottom of a drug and alcohol addiction when this was recorded. You can see it in his eyes. I saw him live in 1985 and it was my first real concert experience. He got clean in 1986 and went on to advocate for others to get clean until his untimely death August 27, 1990. One of the saddest days of my life. Please react to one of his Austin City Limits performances from 1989. You will see a rejuvenated human. EDIT....I see you already did. Riviera Paradise
Where did you see him? I saw him also, I believe it was 1985 in Ottawa and he was actually opening for Dire Straights ❤
@@t.lee.p9182 At an outdoor event in Wichita Falls Texas called FallsFest. It took him a few songs to get straight and then it was pretty good.
Once you see it live it’s real easy to tell this guy was on another level. The Goat!
There are many people that do what you do with music. But none of them are as good as you guys. Your top notch. On top of your game. God bless you both. Thank you for the experience you give us,
Thanks for rocking with us!!
SRV ~ 🎸🐐 THE goat of all goats
Guitar change, behind the back, backward, one-handed, epic speech, with his teeth.....absolute GOAT!
He didn't drop his pick. He adjusted his foot pedal for "Charley" (the white strat) since he changed from "Red." He was also adjusting amps/equipment to accommodate the tuning of "Charley."
Typically, he would have #1, Charley, Red, Lenny, and Scotch on stage and ready to rock.
Yup, that was Reece. In all his badass-ness. 😉
During his speech, he was referring to the apartheid of S. Africa taking place during that time frame. Words we can all live by even today.
**Leave My Girl Alone at Austin City Limits 1989**
All of your great blues players like Albert King B.B King Buddy Guy. Give Stevie Ray Vaughan the credit for bringing the blues to the Forefront of mainstream in the 80s. And bringing the blues back alive again to the people.
When it appears he's dropping his pick, he's actually adjusting knobs on his foot pedals (e.g., tone, level, overdrive, etc.). That's why he was turning on other amps and making adjustments there as well.
P.S.
That was, indeed, Reese Wynans on the keys.
Srv was almost godlike in his abilities. I like how his message behind it was so pure and well intentioned. He was completely committed and locked in the whole time. This is my favorite performance by him
His main guitars were Number One (First Wife) the battered guitar, Charlie the white one, Lenny, named for his ex-wife, and Butterscotch. Pretty sure they were always there plus a few others. You can hear the guitar wailing, expressing Stevie’s pain at losing his friend. Great Reaction!
😂 .. Good one guys! .. The "Evil Knievel" of guitarists .. Yes sir .. He be jumpin' the Grand Canyon during every performance .. "Ladies and gentlemen .. Let's give this man a nice, warm welcome back to the stage StEVIL Ray VnIEVEL & Double Trouble!! .. VaaRooom! 🎸🏍 Vrroooom!! "..
My favorite SRV song. So Beautiful. He's The Greatest Guitar Player 🎸.
Of all the artists who've died too young, SRV is the one that hit me the hardest. Pure love of what he was doing, and as you heard, he was a promoter of love among each other. It hurts not knowing what else he would have given us. Rest in peace, guitar god.
This song was in every set list, in his live shows..after he got sober, the speech was different every time, up all the way to the end..same hopeful messages, but each one more poignant! On your journey play the Nashville Live performance, and others. Each one gives me chills ! ..keep up the good work men!
Your SRV reviews are great! Thoughtful and respectful! He was blessed and gifted. God must have needed his talents in heaven. Keep up the great reviews. Cheers and Warm Regards, David
SVR's version of Hendrix's Little Wing live at El Macombo is haunting and beautiful. He won a Grammy for the studio version.
The best I ever saw in my 60+ years! As you said the combo of singing, playing and also stage presence, is unmatched in my lifetime. Loved this reaction guys. ✌️😊
Had a friend back in those days who was a cabbie in Austin. Good dude and he was Stevie's goto cab driver when he was in town. Had nothing but praise for Stevie, a kind and generous man.
You need to understand that the guitar is part of him, an extension of his hands. He is never lost on where to go. Some guitarists have to think about how to proceed. Not SRV. It just flowed out of him. The best I have ever heard.
Love your SRV reactions, they are so genuine!
The GOAT and I luv this performance, it was full of emotion, love, funk and power
Everything SRV played was amazing.
That performance can bring tears to your eyes!
Totally agree with you guys -- Stevie Ray was unsurpassed, both with his instrument and with his blues-y vocals. What a damn shame that he left us so early, because he certainly had even more to contribute.
I was amazed that Stevie Ray Vaughan was such a sweet soul and love for everyone after hearing his older brother Jimmie Vaughan talk about their abusive childhood, their father was an alcoholic who abused them both but Jimmie said Stevie Ray always got it the worst. Coming from an abusive home myself I understand why people get into drugs and alcohol, I was raised by a mother who always told me she never wanted me and would lock me in a cold dark basement with no windows and a dirt floor, beat me with a board with 2 nails in it and I wouldn't eat but every 2 or 3 days. Drugs and alcohol was a survival technique to numb yourself from the pain and always asking yourself why me? Like Stevie Ray I had to go to rehab and face the things that happened to me and being a Stevie Ray Vaughan fan for over 40 years I heard this and I still cry. He took something so ugly and cruel and made himself a positive influence for people like me. That's why I had to find out everything about Stevie Ray from childhood to now, I don't mean to sound corny but he changed my life. STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN WILL ALWAYS BE THE GOAT imo
Stevie always played this particular song, Life Without You, as a tribute to his good friend Charley Wirz (RIP) that owned Charley's Guitar Shop in Dallas and Stevie always played it on the white guitar that Charlie had built as a gift for Stevie. “Charley” is a white custom-made "hardtail" (non-tremolo, fixed bridge) "Stratocaster-style" guitar built it in late 1983, with a neck plate on it engraved _”To Stevie Ray Vaughan, more in '84.”_ My best guess is Stevie just forgot in all the excitement.. so started the song with "Red,” but then realized his mistake and switched to Charley mid song... it was that important to him. Stevie's guitar tech and roadies were like a Nascar pit crew at changing strings and switching Stevie's guitar's out because he played so hard he often broke strings.
Then again, Stevie's guitar tech may have just put new strings on (you can see Stevie mouthing to him "it's going out of tune" during the song and you can hear Stevie comment about his guitar going out of tune at the end of the clip) and they were still stretching out and going flat as he played the song. This may have had something to do with him starting the song without "Charley," but if you watch him perform "Come On" right before this song you can see "Charley" sitting on it's guitar stand ready to go. So who knows...
After Number One, Charley is my favorite of his guitars with that rosewood neck and those beautiful Danelectro lipstick pickups. 😍
Srv was and is the goat!! Glad y'all chose this!! That was Reese by the way!! Rip stevie!!
Yall are the only reactors that I've watched that caught the guitar change. Good job .
I am a fan for sure.
Beautiful. A whole different level of talent. Met him in the college-town bars of West Texas. I worked a little in sound reinforcement and help him set monitor levels a couple of times. He and Double Trouble did a show one night with Joe Ely, and there were twice as many people in the street trying to get in than people in front of the stage. When it was all over, there wasn’t a stick of furniture standing up straight. Good Lord was that great.
stevie is more than just an amazing guitarist and singer and blues man he’s an amazing human being. he was a God send.
Thanks for reacting to this song! I've been watching ever since I recommended this to see if u would! I knew y'all would appreciate it!! BTW, that WAS Reece. Stevie wrote this song for a friend that had passed away. One of the best parts is where he delivers his 'message'. 40 some years ago & it's still relevant!! RIP Stevie!!
Saw the his live when I was 15 years old old. To this day it didn’t seem real. I was given a gift to such an amazing person. His story stuck with me my whole life. I try with my whole heart to give joy every day if I can. Thank you Stevie!!
Man, think about what could have been.....The Immortal Mr. SRV.......lives on forever....many thanks bros, love your channel!!!!!❤️❤️
Im thankful SRV has been a part of my life since the mid-90s in highschool. I was an 'oddball' who liked those wild guitars when Pantera and Led Zeppelin were 'king'. They didn't know the real kings (bb, Freddie, Albert) Cool review guys.
broke tooth...he laughed and said "i broke a tooth"
Grateful I got to see him back in the day! RIP
Stevie Ray Vaughn sound check is amazing
Thank you for covering my favorite guitarist, SRV. There are several that could legitimately claim the guitar throne, but for me it's his style, soul, creativity and passion that comes through his playing (and his singing) that makes him number one for me. This song in particular is big with me, because it always reminds me of my mom who my family lost in 2016. If you haven't already checked out another one of his slower jams, I highly recommend his cover of Jimi's Little Wing-itself a beautiful classic. He takes a 2:20 second song and turns it into his own 7 minute masterpiece.
If you want to check out a couple other blues rock guitarist who are legitimately underappreciated, sample some Jeff Healey. For a banger, try See the Light, and for a slow burner, I Think I love You Too Much. Jeff also has an awesome smokey bluesy voice perfect for his style.
An ever lesser known talent is Eric Gales, who Joe Bonamassa calls the greatest living blues guitarist. He has tons of songs as well. I would recommend his instrumental High Anxiety and Resurrection and Sign of the Storm! You will be happily impressed!
Great channel guys!
Jeff Healey was devastated when Stevie died. He made his way to the funeral in Dallas. At least they got to know each other and play together. I’m sure you’ve seen this, but just in case you haven’t:
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I love it when you said and realized no there ain't nobody like him. I'm a GREAT BIG FAN OF YOU BOTH. You are Great together. Way better than any other two I have ever heard. Thank you BOTH. GOD BLESS.
Ya'll have reacted to enough SRV now to understand why he's not just my #1 guitarist, but he's my #1 artist to listen too. His untimely death hit me hard. I remember getting the word on the radio in the car and I had to pull over and let it sink in. I miss his talent and the music he could have made over the years.
He used to close his shows with this song. The house lights would come up and everyone was still in their seats blown away. Seeing him live was life changing. He had 7 or 8 guitars he tuned himself before the show on hand.
Stevie was the blues
@@BryanNelson-o1c He did not invent it.
SRV had One job...and he did it Masterfully! It helps not to miss someone so much when you still hear them so often, and see so MANY young peeps discover him, is heartwarming and brings me close to feeling how I felt first time listening! Great job guys! Keep On!
Thank you for bringing Stevie back out in the light
The man was Incredible, I can listen to this performance of this magnificent song over and over again sheer brilliance the GOAT
RIP Stevie
This song always makes me cry. I love it!!! That's what the blues is all about.
Me too.
His guitar techs are ready and make the changes seamless!
We must all thank God that their is video out there to let future generations know what was...SRV!!!
This man was raw soul
Yes indeed!!
Great review. 85 was the year I got to meet him by the buses, after his DC gig at Constitution Hall. Still got my hat with the SRV autograph on the shelf. No cell phone pics back then, but he was a down to earth humble Texan who very much may've been the greatest guitarist of all time. Certainly of his time. You just wouldn't know it by spending a few precious moments in his company.
smooth change over guitars
It was Reese.. SO enjoying watching you guys experience Stevie... Little Wing also at the El Macambo... There is a 17 min "Warm up" "Sound Check" that freaks most people out as well. You want to see "dressed like a rock star", he's it in the sound check. Most of us older fans that may have gotten to see the man live and in person have been running around telling everyone what a fantastic talent Stevie was and the unbelieveable things the man could do with a guitar. It's with great appreciation that you two guys are proving us all right. Thank you for that...
yep, wake get, out da bus, jam like hell, even pick your nose if ya need to...
That sound check he does is amazing
No, not normal…this IS what boss-level looks like!!👍😎🔥
that was in fact Reese Wynans on keys. I recommend you guys check out "Look At Little Sister" from Austin City Limits, Stevie brakes a string and you dont even notice it while he's playing and does another flawless guitar switch plus Reece is featured on this song . another good one is stevie doing sound check plays about 3 songs . its fire.
I swear you can see the blues flowing out of the tips of his fingers, electrifying his guitar and moving on thru the airwaves into space and time!!
Every time i listen to stevie ray voughn. Life without you. I have to see the video of you two along with the music. Its like you are both apart of the music. Your comments are great. Thank you.
He was just plainly a incredible amazing guitarist period
I really like your commentary and analysis of the songs. Not only this one. But others you play. Different music and genre's of music. I would rather watch you both on your commenting while the music is playing. Than just watching the music by its self. I think you both are that good. Your a perfect team. Just saying, GREAT JOB,
You see, feel, hear his soul in this one.
The best. Absolutely the best. I miss him...this is such a great song.
I'm so glad you enjoy the master. When I was 18 he captured my total attention. It lasted only 6 yrs. But what a ride. Now all we have are these classic performances. The world lost such a great musician that the hole left was enormous. I can only think what could have been.. He will always be my absolute favorite. It brings me joy when someone discovers him. R.I.P. SRV🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
Brothers, enjoy watching you being touched by S V Z. Your reactions are right on. you show how much you appreciate Stevie.I'm with you all on this brother, he was the best blues guitarist I have ever seen.
The white guitar was made for him by his friend Charlie who owned a guitar shop in Dallas. Charlie died unexpectedly of a heart attack. He wrote the song for Charlie and plays it on the guitar Charlie made for him
SRV was special and had nothing but love in his heart for everyone Man I miss this musician so much I often think of all the great music we never got to hear from this man RIP TO THE LEGEND that want ever dye in this house I believe this man could play the guitar with his feet Because he could play it in any other way you can think of
This dude was incredible on guitar. So sad that he died almost 30 yrs ago GOAT
The sky is crying. Great performance.
He played with great soul also. Very soulful .
This is my favorite SRV, and I always love your reactions and comments ~ RIP
I adore SRV and just can't get enough of him. I can't imagine where he would be as an artist if he was still with us. I think that you are only the 2nd reactors that I recall noticing the guitar change , and I have watched numerous reactions to this performance. It is my favorite. Thank you for letting us go along this SRV journey with you. I can see how much you admire him just by looking in your eyes. That was a younger Reese.
Such heartfelt lyrics and just an out of this world performance as to be expected from SRV
He was even more amazing live. I saw him play for free on South Padre Island for Spring Break a few times. Also saw him regularly in Austin and San Antonio. Also saw him at Red Rocks in Colorado. An amazing dude with an amazing heart.
Simply the best, he was simply the BEST! But you guys too as reactors, simply the best to watch and listen together!
Masterpiece!! NEVER heard this SRV performance before!!!
This man, among us mortals, died on the night of my birthday. When everyone left I sipped JD and listened to our local rock radio station play his music until sunrise. RIP SRV Forever
If there is a key board player with him it's Reese. He is the only keyboardist that ever played with him. I was lucky enough to see him 6 times. Best guitarist I've ever seen live. There is a biography about him called caught in the crossfire. A very inspirational read. He got sober that last several years of his life. A very special talent and person and very humble.
His speech was relevant for today as much as then. He was a true showman and his words meant something.
Its really great to see young people enjoying and appreciating SRV. I started seeing him while attending UT Austin in 1978. We'd see him in the Armadillo Beer Garden or over at the Continental Club downtown Austin on South Capitol every Friday night up close for $1 cover. But when he walked on at Antone's to play with the best of the best blues players ever. those were the days late 70's to mid 80's before he got really big. Thanks for sharing.
It is so very good to see young people like yourselves getting into SRV and Bob (your poster behind you). Bob got me through some of the roughest waters I'd ever sailed. RIP brother!
That dude was so in tune with the music it was so special! Only saw him once in 83 can't believe that was 40yrs ago...where does the time go???
Yes guys that was Reese Wynans. Thanks for the video. Have a look at Couldn't Stand the Weather live at the Capitol Theatre, you will see why Reese is the best Blue piano player.