RIP Mr. Dave. Thank you for all of your incredible art and your inimitable spirit.

The fabulous David Lindley - gone this day 2023, never forgotten. X

The most powerful and tasteful rocket fueled lap steel ever - if you never saw El Rayo X live , you are very lucky you still have this . Rest in peace Mr. Lindley ❤️

I wasn’t alive when this happened, but I listen to it daily and get chills every single time. All hail Mr. Dave.

Seeing David Lindley play live is one of those things in life that changes you forever. If you ever get the chance to see him play, take advantage of it.

was lucky enough to see dave and el rayo xa few times, unreal what he can do

Huge Fan since the early 80s. Saw him in MN twice, the last being front row at Sacred Heart music venue in Duluth MN. After the show shared a couple memories, scored an autographed CD and a heartfelt hug. #RIP Mr David

God Bless whoever taped and/or posted this. Such an ear-treat!

David Lindley, one of the most Underrated Guitar Player.

God Bless Mr Dave. RIP 3.3.23, 78 years. Thank you so much. 😢♥️ 🎸

David Lindley RIP, THE best intro ever for this song.

My wife and I saw them in New Orleans on this tour. We sat right in front of Mr. Dave. The whole group were awesome. I couldn't believe their talent and professionalism. Dave broke a string during a solo, gave a look to the keyboardist (Smitty Smith, I think is his name), and he took over with an improvised keyboard solo. Lindley changed the string himself and when it was done, took the solo back over. Nobody missed a beat - it was impressive. He is one of the handful of best guitarists on the planet, in my opinion, and I'm a prog rock fan. We met him briefly after a show in Philly, and he was just a great all-around dude. Long live Mr. Lindley!

Proud to say I got to meet him in San Antonio and hear him play all by himself and his baritone weisenborn was truly wonderful

RIP Mr El Rayo. So long and thanks for all the Music.

I don't know how I never heard of him. I thought I knew a lot about rock 'n roll, its history, the musicians, but he just escaped my attention. I play guitar, at the other end of the spectrum, but well enough to appreciate greatness. Playing like he does with fingerpicks is pure mastery. I never had the talent or the dedication, the two musts for getting anywhere in music. You have to play all the time, and have the talent. I am in awe. He seems like a pretty cool guy too, another necessity in lasting very long. A testament to a musician's greatness is how many other greats want to play with him. Ry Cooder is enough, but the list is long.

Another great loss to American music. RIP.

Mercury Blues is one of my all time favorites. This version is on of the better live versions I’ve heard! Very greasy indeed

Around 7:40 there's a little smile on Lindley's face that says: "Guys, we are killing it right now... this will go down in history as the best blues performance EVER"

That's the late great Smitty on keyboards. Long live Smitty.

That rocks so hard its just ridiculous. I have watched it like 50 times over the last 3 days since discovy

That was awesome.

Man - what a performance!! Immaculate!!

Rest in music Mr. Dave. Damn you brought the goods.

My groomsmen insisted on plenty of DL’s tunes at my wedding in ‘89. Rest In Peace David Lindley 3/44 - 3/23

Saw this band in small bar in '88, leaned up against Dave's monitor the whole show. When he played this song, man, the audio here just doesn't do justice to what it sounded like coming from Dave's custom Howard Dumble amplifier. Imagine a the sound of a Harley with a chainsaw blended into it, phenomenal! One of my most special music memories!

I'm 36 & started listening to David Lindley at about age 9 or 10. Pretty cool to have all this at my fingertips. Keep rockin Dave, you're by no doubt one of the string elites.

RIP, old pal! Thank you for the music and the memories!

RIP to one of the greats.

Lindley live wailing on the lap steel what could be better! Nice keyboard work too😎👍🏻

Seen Mr Dave with and without El Reyo X at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano many times. He is a master musician and plays just about anything with strings amazingly!

Brings tears to my eyes. Way beyond compare!

David inspired me to start playing slide -him and Cooder - -i played guitar with sarah mclachlan for over 10 years and used lap steel on some of her tunes - thanks David Lindley

Outdoors on top of a beautiful field overlooking Monterey Bay it was Staff Appreciation Day at UCSC. Free for us. The vibe was wonderful. The entertainment on stage that afternoon/early evening was THESE GUYS! As they proceeded to blow all 200 or so of us lucky fans away, the sun close to going down, the wind picked up and blew a towel off an amplifier. It wrapped itself around Mr. Dave's face.. flapping...He did not stop... and played the rest of the song that way. The place went nuts. What a show. What a guy. What a band.

this guy is so under rated.

RIP You Legend!

One of my favorite videos on youtube, simply amazing.

David lindley: still the man

Sad to hear about it. Glad to know his music!

Six dislikes are they insane? This has to be one of the finest kick ass rock boogie call it what you like performances known to man, simply heaven, I felt movement in parts that have not moved for a long time, stupendatious.

One of the best slide players I've ever heard...El Rayo-X rules!

RIP sir Thank you

Damn. Thanks for this. Pure awesomeness. Lindley and El Rayo X were one of the great joys of live music. Got to see them a couple of times. Lindley on lap steep. OMG.

The Lindley tone is unrivalled.

Smokin el rayo x. Rip Mr. DAVE

I just love it! That' exactly the kind of music i need for building me up and warming my heart! Wonderful video!

1. Sad to hear he passed away! 2. Damn, I want a Mercury 49!

I've had the pleasure of seeing David live in a small venue. It's definitely something I will try to repeat.

DAMN, this is brilliant. David is probably playing on two songs on my own band's LP, and listening to this, I just want to crawl off into a corner and babble. We are SO not worthy. And the keyboard player is - wow. If I was listening an not seeing it, I'd swear that was Nicky Hopkins. Just perfect.

Rest easy David Lindley🌹

I was there!

Oh Mr. Dave...I feel sorry for kids these days, they really have no idea.

that piano player is just amazing

I loved this song when it came out in 1980 or thereabouts. I played it LOUD over and over again. god, it made me happy!!! and now to see him playing the slide guitar....well, it makes me happy all over again!!! Thanks, David and thanks stealy for uploading this special video.

RIP to another talent. Everybody's leaving the party these days.

What a great song! El Rayo-X

This just plain kicks ASS !!!!! Awesome! Thanks

Best version I've ever heard of this song, was in, believe it or not, White River, Ont. at the ONLY bar in town, totally rocked out the place!! That was in about 1982-83, So much fun!!! I wanted to buy me a mercury and cruise it up highway 17!!

That keyboard player rocks.

if i had money, i'd tell you what i'd do, i'd try to play like david lindley, too.

If you don't give this 5 stars DON'T EVEN TALK TO ME !!!

Wow, this is wonderful...oh my god!

I loved this song when it came out in 1980 or thereabouts.....I played it LOUD over and over again and I it made me soooo happy. But now to see him playing the slide guitar....well, what a great experience"!!! Thanks, David!!!

KILLER R.I.P. DAVID LINDLEY CRYING ALL DAY..

Mercy! He plays a mean slide..........

A wery underrated guitarplayer, bye David

He blew their fucking minds with this one!

David Lindsey the master, born storming Steel

I saw him at The Bayou around this time. Amazing show. R.I.P. 😢

Eleven stars Mr. Dave.

RIP, Mr. Dave. Glad I had the opportunity to see you (& even chat with you about "Cat Food Sandwiches" once) a few times. What a great player! I wonder who inherits the polyester? ;-)

LINDLEY THEE LEGEND.

RIp Mr Dave. I miss my BITD times at the Cellar Door and The Roxy in Georgetown.

Saw Dave with Wally Ingram live on the Red River on a floating stage in St Boniface Park. AMAZING, he played a multitude of instruments from around the world, blew people's minds, I've been a fan forever, love it all.

Saw Lindley solo at McCabes Guitar shop in Santa Monica in the early 90's...just him and guitars and a bunch of "strange" instruments. He was amazing. The album this is on is pretty cool too...quirky...but good quirky. : )

Oh yeh!!! What an intro, couldn’t stop smiling!! 👍🏻👍🏻🤘🤘✌️

the slindin`and rockin mercury -- unforgotten concerts David !!!

Great band, everyone in synch and all in the groove. Good road song!!!

He’s trying to wake you up ...life is undimishec creativity

Impossible to forget those outfits....I was definitely there. :-)

he is all that >We are not worthy .Thank you David Lindley!!! and thanks stealyourboognish for the post .taking me a while to finally learn this .... david is all that and a bad of polyestwer cool shirts and chips

captured it whoohoo🌹

Just saw David last night in Bishop, CA. It was an awesome show. One of the best performances I have ever seen.

Drums rock it along. Piano solo great, David fantastic......

Saw him in 82 I think, great concert

Dig this intro! Mr. Dave is such a badass. And EVERYONE has heard him before, even if they don't know it.

RIP❤❤❤❤❤

R.I.P.

I got to see Mr. Lindley live numerous times when he played with Jackson Browne. He could play with such emotion it would bring tears to my eyes. And don't miss Redneck Friend from Browne's 2nd album with Lindley and band playing some of the ass-kickingest rock and roll ever put to wax, with a very young Elton John adding the blistering Little Richard style piano part.

Gawhhd Dammmm !!!!!!!! That was one helluva piece of music, now thats whatcha call rockin , yayh

The samurai of slide!!! Always has been; always will be.

Man he was incredible🎉

Derek who? Seriously, David is one of the most under-appreciated guitarists of all time. I've seen him 5+ times, always mind-blowing.

I got to hear him do this live one memorable weekend... Avila Beach CA.

absolut det bästa i musikens värld,det svänger

What a great song first heard this on a tv show back in the early 80's and loved it thanks for posting.

Lindley has played on more rock records you can imagine...

The keyboard player rocks that dude is great

Hell yeah this is one of the best ive heard !!!

one of the good versions of this song, fast becoming a real classic.

damn he's amazing!!!!!!!