This dude sounded better live than on his records. His true sound came out on stage performing in front of people. That's super rare. That's why he's a legend.
Without a shadow of a doubt. The dexterity alone is simply outrageous! The Tone he gets from that guitar, He feels the music he doesnt merely play it and man he sings too!!!!
I respectfully disagree. Jimi Hendrix is the greatest guitarist that ever lived. SRV comes a very close second. I have both in my record collection and I listen to both frequently.
For anyone who has to say SRV didn't have a good 'singing voice', I say find me a better voice to match his music. Maybe it wasn't typical, but it fit the mood so well
@@Blues_and_Baseball honey over gravel, as it was often described. Stevie absolutely hated his singing voice. And it's the area he concentrated the most on after he got sober. You could really hear the difference the last few years of his life. He wasn't just shouting (his words not mine) anymore
I think a lot of people overlook the fact that Stevie was just 29 years old here. To be able to have total control over the guitar and the amount of emotion, feeling and raw power that he was able to command through his instrument was absolutely astonishing at just 29 years of age. He played like he had 70 years of life experiences under his belt. Just incredible. Today we have a lot of sound a likes, a few copy cats but there will only ever be one Stevie Ray Vaughan. He left this world way too soon.
@Paul Odenfield I think you’re right. Just like you said, he would have brought out something completely new and unheard of had he lived longer. He had already taken the blues to another level and was showing no signs of slowing down when he passed. There’s been lot’s of great guitarists over the years but Stevie was special. Have you ever seen a shooting star? You’re lucky if you have because you have be in the right place at the right time and just so happen to be looking at the sky at exactly the right moment to see one. They shoot across the night sky with incredible speed and in a split second they’re gone. Leaving you feeling excited, a little in awe and glad that you were lucky enough to witness it. There’s a lot of phenomenal guitarists out there today who are stars. But Stevie was a shooting star. Those that got to see him play in person were very lucky. They were in the right place at just the right time in history to witness his talent and see a true master at work. Leaving them feeling excited and like they had just witnessed something special. But just like the shooting star… in a flash he was gone. RIP Stevie Ray Vaughan and thank you for lighting up our lives even if it was just for a short time.
@@johndardi1334 "Just like you said, he would have brought out something completely new and unheard of had he lived longer. " He was great but personally I don't believe this to be true. He died at 35. If Malmsteen died after his first album people would be saying the same thing about him. Yet, Yngwie has been a one-trick pony for his entire career. Not to take anything away from Stevie but people usually make their contributions on guitar at a fairly young age. At his death he was still limited to Blues playing. By 35 Eddie Van Halen managed to sound different on every new album and expand his guitar technique. For example, his vibrato bar technique on 5150 is on another level and unlike anything he'd done prior.
Guys, I know times are hard, but think about it... this is the music we turn to when we have time to relax after having a few drinks. And we think, "Wow, I wish I was here!" But guys, we were so lucky that this was recorded and it sounds amazing! Just close your eyes with your modern headphones on. It feels like you're here, you know what I mean? Goddamn! All this technology and AI and stuff, but we still come back to this! And it's amazing! I hope you guys are having an incredible time! I love you all! This is what life is about! I love you and I wish we could share this together!
One of the best live versions hands down. And to think, he was passed out in a stupper for this concert. Minutes before it was time to go on stage, he wakes up, goes out and puts on one of his greatest shows of his life.
I was told a story that before performances he used to rail two huge lines of coke using a straw in each nostril, pound some jack daniels, and slam a mini bottle of tobasco to get the grit in his voice just right. Sad that he passed so soon after buying into the idea of recovery and getting clean. Dude went from the story above to giving lectures at NA/AA meetings. RIP SRV, best to ever do it.
@@PeterMLadey He was a stand up guy. I read someplace,( it may have been in a comment section on one of his videos) he refused to sign any Autographs whilst attending his A.A. meetings. He would respond, "I'm Stephen, the Alcoholic, not Stephen the Rock Star." That's class in my most humble Op. ❤🙏
@@PeterMLadey I heard that before he went on, he'd swig a couple barrels of diesel, then eat concrete chunks in a bowl of liquid hydrogen, then snort a line of carpet tacks.
@@petergedd9330 his drummer and bass player said he was coked out of his mind during this show and they had to watch him to male sure he didn't fall out from it.
Fr, I tried pulling this off but.. we all know how it goes, either your strumming goes off beat, or a missed fret or your singing goes stumbling around tryna catch up to the rythm. Amazing stuff
Def great no matter how you hear SRV but I tell people if you never got to see him live or seen the live stuff you've yet to really hear SRV and I'll go as far to say little joints like this are better suited to what SRV amd DT where about those smoky little dive bars with the audience right there getting there faces melted
@@joeldmack24111 Same thing with Eric Clapton, his records are a pale comparison to the live shows, some people are just made to perform in front of a crowd.
what’s funny about this is that he was out cold and asleep a minute before the show. he finally woke up and played one of the most famous shows of his career. that’s just the kind of guitar player stevie was.
I think for me, apart from Clapton, Rory and Nophler, this guy is the ultimate Strat player. So raw and unscripted, and how heavy his strings were 😳, An absolute guitaring genius 👏
This is my favorite show ever - I am fortunate to own the DVD. Gives me chills each time hearing the raw energy and passion, music personified. You know you are listening to a true virtuoso when he can take just 3 chords, play a song like nobody else and his hypnotic, trademark style is instantly recognizable.
Absolute blues machine!!! My teacher told me that BB king was the greatest guitarist of all time. I politely said “You ever listened to Stevie Ray Vaughn?” Then we pulled up a video of him playing pride and joy! We had it up on the projector and everyone in class was going wild! Even the girls that liked pop and other shit like that were grooving out! Needless to say I’m pretty proud of myself😂
Random thought...I didn't realize just how small of a guy he was...His stature....But he played like a Giant. It's such a shame, we lost him so soon. I guess, I live in the past too much. After 31 yrs, I just still can't wrap my head around it. Am I crazy?
Do the best you can. Play from Your heart. That would make Stevie proud. He would want you to be you. I still play because guys like Stevie would want us guitarists to carry on. Any true musician knows that music is what defines us. It’s a gift never let it go.....always let it grow......do it for Stevie, do it for Jimi, do it for B.B. and never stop until you are called home.🎸🎇
About a week now from the 26th anniversary of SRV's death. Somehow, it hit me today like it did 26 years ago. Just sad at our incredible loss; he was just warming up. Rest in Peace Mr. Vaughan, you are sorely missed.
Something about that new rendition at 2:32 which sounds interesting got my attention, the bassist was a bit confused like "SRV you sure this is the song?" Then SRV just jams right back into it with his regular style of the song and the bassist smiles so organically. Beautiful moment.
Tommy Shannon was watching him like a hawk throughout the whole performance. Apparently Stevie did more coke than usual before the show and they were worried he was going to drop.
I played my first club gig age 15, playing blues guitar on a Fender Strat, in a smokey club in Madrid Spain, 1967. I'm a year older than Stevie. He's tops. I drove thru Austin, my only time ever in TX, in 1972, I wish I'd met him then. I had already written several blues tunes. We would have hit it off great. I went off to CA to join a rural yogi community.
Stevie Ray Vaughan and his guitar go together and are legends amongst all the fans..Stevie is inspirational and his sound flows out all across the world..never forgotten..Was in a helicopter crash that took his young life..but..Stevie is here to stay and get his sound out..still going stronger then ever..RIP Stevie..your sound is still in the airwaves..
He was astounding, soulful and kick-ass in everything he did. He became one with his guitar. He was jamming in his head, and could share it with us via his guitar and voice. RIP STEVIE ! KEEP SOURING AND SHINING ❤️🌠🎇
@@stuanhay his technique in this song and several others is called the texas shuffle. Stevie was a master at the technique and I find its a very important technique to learn because it helps one to control the strings. Not to say Stevie wasnt a natural talent but the technique isnt impossible to learn just takes a little practice
When I was a kid traveling with my father, he would always play this guys album. And I slowly got Into him..my father would tell me his favourite bands, and favourite guitarist..this was one of em.
As the horse raced through his veins and the sweat poured off of him like rain off of a umbrella SRV took us into another dimension of blues. Nothing is as raw and hard core as live SRV. RIP
SRV is altering the tempo at will and rather than staying locked in, Whipper is following his lead with Tommy in tow. Obviously he did whatever Stevie wanted even if it meant a drastic change in meter. Wild!
I had the luck to see him live in september 1986 in Ludwigshafen/ Germany. I remember that I was shocked how he was playing guitar. I have him never seen and heard before. I did not know him and his music. The only reason I was at this konzert was that a friend of mine had a ticket left and asked me if I wanna come with him. I said why not, maybe I like it.This was a great dicision. Since this time the music of Stevie has influenced me. Stevie is my all time favorite.
This is my baby’s song I love that girl n bows she’s a young woman living it large in New York USA I hope she never forgets her roots and her Daddy’s love
Stevie Ray is one of the greats. He has more sex appeal in his fingernail than most players who think they are all that! His sound is so unique that it is like no one else. To those who don't like his music you are missing a great guitarist and singer!
Stevie Ray is best ever guitar player. Saw him in person every Saturday night at 5050 Broadway, San Antonio TX for quite sometime. Saw him in other venues. I feel privileged that I was that fortunate.
So Happy that the El Mocombo concert is finally on here! I can't say how much time I spent watching this VHS years ago trying to emulate this guy! I'm just wondering who the one idiot is that gave all these videos a thumbs down!
Hard to believe when people don't know who SRV is. They just don't know what their missing. Never been anybody like him ever! Love you forever always keep you and your music alive in my heart and on my mind. Saw double trouble the year after you passed but never got to see you play live. I wish so much I could have. Thank you Stevie for living your life as such a sweet person. My heart cries like your guitar every single time I play your songs. Rest in Peace you are so missed.
I was fortunate enough to buy an original Earth III Black/White note guitar strap exactly like Stevie’s. I will wear it with pride and homage at my next gig! Now if only it could impart some mojo on me! lol!!
My god his tone is incredible along with the firmness that he plays and the command that he has over the guitar in its entirety.. He had fuckin monster sized hands. Truly amazing, nobody can play quite like him.
The 36 people that put a thumbs down to this are insane. I hope I never meet anyone that could thumbs down this man playing that. What a waste of a human you must be.
I used to play the guitar and people told me I was really good. Then I heard Stevie play Texas Flood from this show. And my world turned upside down it felt like I,d been kicked in the balls. if Stevie is a guitarist I don't deserve to call myself one
This dude sounded better live than on his records. His true sound came out on stage performing in front of people.
That's super rare. That's why he's a legend.
Hendrix opened the door, Stevie just ripped it off the hinges and took a flamethrower to it.
You said a mouthful
If this isn't the truest SRV thing I've heard lmao
VERY well stated, Sir. That was fabulous ...
That does'nt even make any sense.
@@arachnidman8eyes it appears to complicated for you to wrap your head around, but that's cool.
Thank God SRV’s live shows were recorded so we can witness masterpieces like this
Greatest guitarist that ever lived or will ever live. He played Hendrix better than Hendrix.
No one played like this man. The power the feel the rhythm just insane
He's the greatest guitarist that ever lived. No disrespect to the other guitarists.
Without a shadow of a doubt. The dexterity alone is simply outrageous! The Tone he gets from that guitar, He feels the music he doesnt merely play it and man he sings too!!!!
I respectfully disagree. Jimi Hendrix is the greatest guitarist that ever lived. SRV comes a very close second. I have both in my record collection and I listen to both frequently.
@@harveylimpopo3042 i agree that hendrix was talented but in my opinion he was too sloppy. Stevie was much tighter and cleaner
@@aaronbaynes.1as a blues guitarist, listen to Gary Moore.
Debatable but it’s a good opinion I won’t agree personally
When Stevie starts making the stank face you know he's about to straight demolish that guitar.
Bryan T 2:53
The stank face 😂 I love that expression
He's like the Bruce Lee of Guitar playing :)
He also yells like right before he's about to start a righteous run
It's when you know them strings are in for it
His vocal talent is so overlooked.
@@kodebarrett9296
Yes SRV is a legend.
I knew him well.
For anyone who has to say SRV didn't have a good 'singing voice', I say find me a better voice to match his music. Maybe it wasn't typical, but it fit the mood so well
@@Blues_and_Baseball honey over gravel, as it was often described. Stevie absolutely hated his singing voice. And it's the area he concentrated the most on after he got sober. You could really hear the difference the last few years of his life. He wasn't just shouting (his words not mine) anymore
Oh not by me lol.. The man has soul 😎 I wish I was able to see him when he was alive damn that would have been awesome 😃
I agree vocals overlooked believe it's due to his massive guitar talents
I think a lot of people overlook the fact that Stevie was just 29 years old here. To be able to have total control over the guitar and the amount of emotion, feeling and raw power that he was able to command through his instrument was absolutely astonishing at just 29 years of age. He played like he had 70 years of life experiences under his belt. Just incredible. Today we have a lot of sound a likes, a few copy cats but there will only ever be one Stevie Ray Vaughan. He left this world way too soon.
@Paul Odenfield I think you’re right. Just like you said, he would have brought out something completely new and unheard of had he lived longer. He had already taken the blues to another level and was showing no signs of slowing down when he passed. There’s been lot’s of great guitarists over the years but Stevie was special. Have you ever seen a shooting star? You’re lucky if you have because you have be in the right place at the right time and just so happen to be looking at the sky at exactly the right moment to see one. They shoot across the night sky with incredible speed and in a split second they’re gone. Leaving you feeling excited, a little in awe and glad that you were lucky enough to witness it. There’s a lot of phenomenal guitarists out there today who are stars. But Stevie was a shooting star. Those that got to see him play in person were very lucky. They were in the right place at just the right time in history to witness his talent and see a true master at work. Leaving them feeling excited and like they had just witnessed something special. But just like the shooting star… in a flash he was gone. RIP Stevie Ray Vaughan and thank you for lighting up our lives even if it was just for a short time.
@Paul Odenfield Drinking and drugs does that to you. It ages you so fast
@@johndardi1334 "Just like you said, he would have brought out something completely new and unheard of had he lived longer. "
He was great but personally I don't believe this to be true. He died at 35. If Malmsteen died after his first album people would be saying the same thing about him. Yet, Yngwie has been a one-trick pony for his entire career. Not to take anything away from Stevie but people usually make their contributions on guitar at a fairly young age. At his death he was still limited to Blues playing. By 35 Eddie Van Halen managed to sound different on every new album and expand his guitar technique. For example, his vibrato bar technique on 5150 is on another level and unlike anything he'd done prior.
He keeps the speed up on the rythym.
Hope he is still play pride and joy there...in heaven😢
Stevie always playing that guitar like it owes him money
Guys, I know times are hard, but think about it... this is the music we turn to when we have time to relax after having a few drinks. And we think, "Wow, I wish I was here!" But guys, we were so lucky that this was recorded and it sounds amazing! Just close your eyes with your modern headphones on. It feels like you're here, you know what I mean? Goddamn! All this technology and AI and stuff, but we still come back to this! And it's amazing! I hope you guys are having an incredible time! I love you all! This is what life is about! I love you and I wish we could share this together!
Keep rock'n wild child. Have one for me.
I had the priviledge to go stand by his grave today. I played this song while we stood there. RIP Stevie
Wow that’s cool but something really creepy is that the day before he died he said he had a dream that he was viewing his own funeral weird right
Cool story.
and then everyone clapped
he woudlve loved that
Is he somewhere in Texas???
i love how he put a aggressive sound to the blues song.
He always played that way
Uh oh Stinky No one asked
Andrew Boysen it’s me the guy who asked
Rock?
Luis Angel Astorga Lopez no it’s Texas blues not rock
This is what real talent looks like. No auto tune or any B's.
One of the best live versions hands down. And to think, he was passed out in a stupper for this concert. Minutes before it was time to go on stage, he wakes up, goes out and puts on one of his greatest shows of his life.
I was told a story that before performances he used to rail two huge lines of coke using a straw in each nostril, pound some jack daniels, and slam a mini bottle of tobasco to get the grit in his voice just right.
Sad that he passed so soon after buying into the idea of recovery and getting clean. Dude went from the story above to giving lectures at NA/AA meetings. RIP SRV, best to ever do it.
@@PeterMLadey Amen
@@PeterMLadey He was a stand up guy. I read someplace,( it may have been in a comment section on one of his videos) he refused to sign any Autographs whilst attending his A.A. meetings. He would respond, "I'm Stephen, the Alcoholic, not Stephen the Rock Star." That's class in my most humble Op. ❤🙏
@@PeterMLadey I heard that before he went on, he'd swig a couple barrels of diesel, then eat concrete chunks in a bowl of liquid hydrogen, then snort a line of carpet tacks.
@@petergedd9330 his drummer and bass player said he was coked out of his mind during this show and they had to watch him to male sure he didn't fall out from it.
Just incredible how he can sustain lead and rhythm throughout the songs. Way beyond incredible.
There's nothing wrong with his Blue's voice, either.
@@ohdear2275 Absolutely nothing wrong with it! In fact its perfect
he's on top of it
Fr, I tried pulling this off but.. we all know how it goes, either your strumming goes off beat, or a missed fret or your singing goes stumbling around tryna catch up to the rythm.
Amazing stuff
And singing his ass off
What a guitarist, what a singer, what a musician, what a legend
What a great bluesman. Gone too soon at 35. A great man... R. I. P. ❤
I was heartbroken when I saw his statue in Austin got vandalized last month
Sorry to hear that imo Stevie was about spreading love and joy to people all I have to do is listen to him and I feel better RIP Stevie
Heart wrenching 🙁 Vandals hit Jimi’s in Seattle recently as well. Soulless cretans😡
That statue has been vandalized multiple times throughout the years. It's not the first time.
@@safetydan97 it's never good.
Probably clapton fans
RIP STEVIE RAY VAUGHN ❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
😊
RIP and long live Stevie Ray Vaughan (October 3, 1954 - August 27, 1990), aged 35
You will always be remembered as a legend.
You know some people are good in the studio; and some people JUST Belong on the stage. Stevie Ray Vaughn was the Latter!!!
I beg to differ. He was meant for both!!!!!
Absolutely! There is a reason David Bowie wanted him for both.
Def great no matter how you hear SRV but I tell people if you never got to see him live or seen the live stuff you've yet to really hear SRV and I'll go as far to say little joints like this are better suited to what SRV amd DT where about those smoky little dive bars with the audience right there getting there faces melted
@@joeldmack24111 Same thing with Eric Clapton, his records are a pale comparison to the live shows, some people are just made to perform in front of a crowd.
what’s funny about this is that he was out cold and asleep a minute before the show. he finally woke up and played one of the most famous shows of his career. that’s just the kind of guitar player stevie was.
Your comment is so stupid. So he died in a tragic accident. If he hadn't, I guess you'd be laughing when his liver and brain were pickled?
What a privilege it must have been to be present for this performance.
I think for me, apart from Clapton, Rory and Nophler, this guy is the ultimate Strat player. So raw and unscripted, and how heavy his strings were 😳, An absolute guitaring genius 👏
If you were never there in person, you can’t appreciate how fkn loud his guitar was in the mix and off the stage
Real music
Stevie Ray Vaughan was a master musician and singer. No disrespect to Jimi Hendrix, it's just that I think Stevie played "Voodoo Child better!!!
I don't think there's ever been another guitarist that can convey such passion through the guitar. People will love his music in 100 years and beyond
So ,SO happy I saw him live. Danced my ass off. I have a tattoo of his musical notes around my ankle of Life by the Drop.
The groove that starts at 2:51 is too crazy. This man was talent
It's NNNAAASSTYYYY
Very dirty, the blues ladies and gentleman
Thats the boogie woogie groove
❤ he was alive I heard this song at a bar brought me back to Life my ex left me 😢
Jimi invented it Stevie perfected it
Nobody plays guitar like SRV.
Drummer, bass player, no offense, SRV has the spotlight.
The Hendricks of our time.. what a guy? Stevie was the man! Hero for a generation....love the man!!
Greatest guitar player ...and i've been mulling that for over for 66 years Stevies the best.
I'm glad that you finally posted El Mocambo show, because this is probably the best performance in history of music. Thank you very much!
Your comment nailed it!
Im a SRV fanatic and I too think that this was his best recorded performance.
petestrat07 my fav is Austin City Limits '89
I just like all his performances, always had that little bit extra to share
This is my favorite show ever - I am fortunate to own the DVD. Gives me chills each time hearing the raw energy and passion, music personified. You know you are listening to a true virtuoso when he can take just 3 chords, play a song like nobody else and his hypnotic, trademark style is instantly recognizable.
Absolute blues machine!!! My teacher told me that BB king was the greatest guitarist of all time. I politely said “You ever listened to Stevie Ray Vaughn?” Then we pulled up a video of him playing pride and joy! We had it up on the projector and everyone in class was going wild! Even the girls that liked pop and other shit like that were grooving out! Needless to say I’m pretty proud of myself😂
Average Joe BB King was like the Father, Jimi Hendrix the Son, and SRV the holy ghost.
Carl Smith great analogy
@@txbeast101 thx bro
That is awesome everyone needs to know about stevie the best that ever walked on this earth
Random thought...I didn't realize just how small of a guy he was...His stature....But he played like a Giant. It's such a shame, we lost him so soon. I guess, I live in the past too much. After 31 yrs, I just still can't wrap my head around it. Am I crazy?
Nope
I only met him once. He was about my height which is 6 ft. Do not small to me.
he does wears cowboy boots that add about an inch or two of height
If you listen closely he doesn’t say love my lady he says Lenny referring to his wife
🤘🤘🤘♥️
This song changed my whole musical direction when I first heard it in 1990. I was floored, and that still happens today.
F*ck, i"'m crying... I will never play like this... What a guitarist... RIP, bro...
Do the best you can. Play from
Your heart. That would make Stevie proud. He would want you to be you. I still play because guys like Stevie would want us guitarists to carry on. Any true musician knows that music is what defines us. It’s a gift never let it go.....always let it grow......do it for Stevie, do it for Jimi, do it for B.B. and never stop until you are called home.🎸🎇
Lucky Dog straight facts right there
Guys like him come along about every 100 years
About a week now from the 26th anniversary of SRV's death. Somehow, it hit me today like it did 26 years ago. Just sad at our incredible loss; he was just warming up. Rest in Peace Mr. Vaughan, you are sorely missed.
Yesterday was his 29th
@@TK-7788 Man has it really been that long.? It seems like it was only yesterday.
🙏
I woulda loved to see Prince and he collaborate - imagine!!!
Something about that new rendition at 2:32 which sounds interesting got my attention, the bassist was a bit confused like "SRV you sure this is the song?" Then SRV just jams right back into it with his regular style of the song and the bassist smiles so organically. Beautiful moment.
Tommy Shannon was watching him like a hawk throughout the whole performance. Apparently Stevie did more coke than usual before the show and they were worried he was going to drop.
I played my first club gig age 15, playing blues guitar on a Fender Strat, in a smokey club in Madrid Spain, 1967. I'm a year older than Stevie. He's tops. I drove thru Austin, my only time ever in TX, in 1972, I wish I'd met him then. I had already written several blues tunes. We would have hit it off great. I went off to CA to join a rural yogi community.
Would have loved to meet and see him perform live, i guess i was born a bit to late tho (2004). Makes me thankful that we have videos like this.
Musicianship beyond belief. If more people understood the blues, they would rock to his music and understand what it's for.
My Dad’s favorite guitarist.
Rest In Peace Old Man
I will forever remember the day he passed away
I still cry when I think about it
I just came across this, I was there when it was recorded, an amazing show, what memories
Very lucky you!
As an Austin kid, this is a huge part of my life's soundtrack. Greatest blues player ever. Sounds like Texas. RIP SRV
What a huge colossal terrible tragic disastrous loss, He would have gone on to write and play on his own level forever!
Stevie Ray Vaughan and his guitar go together and are legends amongst all the fans..Stevie is inspirational and his sound flows out all across the world..never forgotten..Was in a helicopter crash that took his young life..but..Stevie is here to stay and get his sound out..still going stronger then ever..RIP Stevie..your sound is still in the airwaves..
So awesome
Wait a minute, how did the version jump up to a million views, this pride and joy was only at 300,000 views like a week ago
no it wasnt
He was tuning the guitar and starting the song at the same time... it's astonishing...
He was astounding, soulful and kick-ass in everything he did. He became one with his guitar. He was jamming in his head, and could share it with us via his guitar and voice. RIP STEVIE ! KEEP SOURING AND SHINING ❤️🌠🎇
Clint Eastwood of Rock n' Roll will live on forever!!
so much tasty.
so much boogie. so thick. freaking wow. every guitarist should learn it
Don't think many of us could get close to doing any justice, sixstringalchemist.
@@stuanhay his technique in this song and several others is called the texas shuffle. Stevie was a master at the technique and I find its a very important technique to learn because it helps one to control the strings. Not to say Stevie wasnt a natural talent but the technique isnt impossible to learn just takes a little practice
the crowd isn't dead, they're just stoked
0:13 the way he walks... The style...
Man I miss this guys music.
My personal favourite guitarist of all time. Jimi Hendrox number 2.
mine too.
not number 2 but the same class as Jimi or another God like Jimi
Axel Bodin
3.Vaughn
2.Hendrix
1.Page
All three of these are incredible guitarists but no one even comes close to page.*In my opinion*
1 Vaughan
2 Page
3 Hendrix
1. hendrix 2.page. saying no one comes close to page is a bit over the top
Born and raised Texan! All I can say is TEXAN PROUD!!! Always and FOREVER!!!
This mans skill on that guitar is other worldly dude
Liked the White Feather in his hat when he was preforming in Nashville, TN! Special Hat! Touched many people with his showmanship! 1 included!
When I was a kid traveling with my father, he would always play this guys album. And I slowly got Into him..my father would tell me his favourite bands, and favourite guitarist..this was one of em.
Earl Ozborne your father knows best 🤓
Not good enough. SRV is the best.
We had very different childhoods, lol.
I know and remember him. I was 16 when he died, and I cried the whole day
As the horse raced through his veins and the sweat poured off of him like rain off of a umbrella SRV took us into another dimension of blues. Nothing is as raw and hard core as live SRV. RIP
He was so engrossed in his music that he could have played blind.
He must be rejoicing in heaven, watching all of the young ones he inspired throughout the years with pride and joy.
SRV is altering the tempo at will and rather than staying locked in, Whipper is following his lead with Tommy in tow. Obviously he did whatever Stevie wanted even if it meant a drastic change in meter. Wild!
Not ever seeing him live will always leave an empty space in my stomach. Brilliant
1. Of the. Best. Bands. Ever ever. Ever
I had the luck to see him live in september 1986 in Ludwigshafen/ Germany. I remember that I was shocked how he was playing guitar. I have him never seen and heard before. I did not know him and his music. The only reason I was at this konzert was that a friend of mine had a ticket left and asked me if I wanna come with him. I said why not, maybe I like it.This was a great dicision. Since this time the music of Stevie has influenced me. Stevie is my all time favorite.
This is my baby’s song I love that girl n bows she’s a young woman living it large in New York USA I hope she never forgets her roots and her Daddy’s love
Congrats to my Daughter, miss her
Stevie Ray is one of the greats. He has more sex appeal in his fingernail than most players who think they are all that! His sound is so unique that it is like no one else. To those who don't like his music you are missing a great guitarist and singer!
Stevie Ray is best ever guitar player. Saw him in person every Saturday night at 5050 Broadway, San Antonio TX for quite sometime. Saw him in other venues.
I feel privileged that I was that fortunate.
So Happy that the El Mocombo concert is finally on here! I can't say how much time I spent watching this VHS years ago trying to emulate this guy! I'm just wondering who the one idiot is that gave all these videos a thumbs down!
Man you are right, even if not liking blues is it a shame! Long live in our hearts Stevie!!!
There’s always that one basement dweller with no purpose except 👎 everything. Troll ass…
Can't get enough of SRV
Hard to believe when people don't know who SRV is. They just don't know what their missing. Never been anybody like him ever! Love you forever always keep you and your music alive in my heart and on my mind. Saw double trouble the year after you passed but never got to see you play live. I wish so much I could have. Thank you Stevie for living your life as such a sweet person. My heart cries like your guitar every single time I play your songs. Rest in Peace you are so missed.
I was fortunate enough to buy an original Earth III Black/White note guitar strap exactly like Stevie’s.
I will wear it with pride and homage at my next gig!
Now if only it could impart some mojo on me! lol!!
My god his tone is incredible along with the firmness that he plays and the command that he has over the guitar in its entirety.. He had fuckin monster sized hands. Truly amazing, nobody can play quite like him.
The 36 people that put a thumbs down to this are insane. I hope I never meet anyone that could thumbs down this man playing that. What a waste of a human you must be.
When Stevie died I was just a kid and even then I could notice that he was a genious. Now as an adult I realize that she was THE BEST.
I used to play the guitar and people told me I was really good. Then I heard Stevie play Texas Flood from this show. And my world turned upside down it felt like I,d been kicked in the balls. if Stevie is a guitarist I don't deserve to call myself one
Bilbo baggins layin down the baseline
A bit to tall though
Daniel Jenkins what does that have to do with anything?
Le'Vin Moser Bilbo Baggins wasn't that tall
Mr Tommy Shannon layin' down a tight bass line
I was like "WTF Matt he doesn't even look like Bilbo"...
Then I got it...
Anyone else always rock this song at karaoke? Stevie Ray your soul and spirit is alive as ever! Love you man!
El Mocombo was peak SRV.
His rhythm work is unmatched.
My fifteen year old son was a rap fan until I took him to see SRV. Then the worm turned.
Amazing talent, once in a generation.
Once in...ever.
There will never be another Stevie. No one can touch his talent
I never seen a man who love guitar like this.
I was truly Blessed to have seen him Live!
Can anyone shed light on what gauge strings Stevie used to have on his Strat? They look as heavy and gnarly as the sound he's getting out of them!
According to his tech: .013-.015-.019p-.028-.038-.058. He'll go down to .012 when needed
Absolutely a masterpiece
The god of playing
"Hey" , "Here's a little thing off my Texas flood album titled "Pride And Joy"
SRV
I love how he always said that his songs were just "A little thing"
OH yea, the good Old El Mocambo, Toronto, Canada. Now that place knew how to rock it.