"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 jammed onstage with him before want to quit."...........Eric Clapton.

When Stevie Ray Vaughn gets done playing, even his guitar needs a cigarette. Never be another SRV. RIP

“The worst thing for me was that Stevie Ray had been sober for three years and was at his peak. When he played that night, he had all of us standing there with our jaws dropped. I mean, Robert Cray and Jimmie Vaughan and Buddy Guy were just watching in awe. There was no one better than him on this planet. Really unbelievable.” - Eric Clapton

There's a video called "best sound check" or something like that. It's just someone that happened to be there recording a random morning sound check and Stevie looks tired AF. It answers you question about his "warmups" ;)

Stevie Ray was so good he literally would bring tear to my eyes just feeling his music, and his covers of Hendrix were as passionate as if Jimi was playing it himself

BBKing said “I play in sentences. Stevie plays paragraphs”.

SRV's version of Little Wing just takes me to heaven every time I hear it. It's a gorgeous and glorious tribute to Jimi, Stevie took a great song and made an instrumental version that was totally his own. One of a kind.

You cannot practice your way to greatness. Stevie had a gift and we should feel extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to experience and share his god given talent.

He was tapping harmonics for the sound while he was adjusting for tone and using the tremolo/whammy bar. Absolute Beast

Jimi was a hero of SRV! Voodoo Child was another cover he did. IMO Stevie did the man justice every time.

Whenever I hear SRV play, it sounds like the guitar is actually singing. I swear that I can hear the emotion from the guitar itself. It never fails to move me.

My roommate worked at The Fox Theatre in Atlanta and brought me backstage for the SRV show. I never heard of him before; was not even remotely interested in seeing him. But I sat down on one of the amp cases behind the band and listened. My jaw was literally DROPPED for the ENTIRE show! Not.even.an.exaggeration. There are literally no words to describe the beautiful musicianship of this man! Gone.WAY.too.soon! 💔 PS: I remember him getting on his tip-toes when he played the high notes. 😊

Only time I saw my dad cry was when he heard about Stevie’s passing. My dad was a guitar player and SRV was his hero. We played Riviera Paradise at my dads memorial Jammer (his musician friends came together and had a concert at my dads place)

Vaughans guitar was simply an extention of his soul. He is the GOAT imo

I’ve seen Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Rush, Rainbow, TOOL, Megadeth, Metallica, and SRV live, and SRV was the best concert I ever saw, he truly became one with his guitar.

The man was a literal guitar god, unmatched, to this day. I don't know how his guitar didn't just burst into flames from his touch.

He is totally feeling every note. That guitar is an extension of his body.

It amazes me how nobody ever talks about how epic the end of this is. He turned to tune his guitar and amp the way Hendrix played the song, and gave his tribute to Hendrix. Him giving recognition like this to Hendrix is one of the greatest moments in music history.

My dad found SRV in the last year of his life and loved him. I wanted to to take him to a Joe Bonamassa concert here locally, he was too sick. But, papa loved the blues. Glad you liked it. It’s sick. Props Hendrix

You need to react to a song where Stevie also sings, because not only is this guy unbelievable on the guitar, but he does that while singing. It's just out of this world

The only thing my daddy ever gave me that was worth a crap was a cassette tape of Texas flood. I was playing hair metal until I heard Stevie. He changed my life forever, inspired me enough to become a professional musician myself for a decade. Went to his grave in South Dallas and gave him a few tears because the man meant that much. SRV was the Goat.

I miss SRV on a daily basis. “You see, we are here, as far as I can tell, to help each other; our brothers, our sisters, our friends, our enemies. That is to help each other and not hurt each other.” - SRV quote.

Stevie was a musical genius who always played from his heart and knew not to let his mind get in the way of that open chanel that just naturally flows...

sad that SRV is not more well known, one of the the legends in his genre. someone who appreciated the greats. a man who truly felt the music . close your eyes and feel the music

One thing to keep in mind, SRV never play the same song the same way live. Every time he plays it is a feel not a technical performance.

Do just a quick reaction on Stevie switching guitars after a string break, MID SONG. Crazy talented. The video you watched was filmed during Stevie’s era of drinking and drug abuse where he would be completely smashed on stage. His playing IMPROVED when he got sober!

Ultimate SRV song "Life Without You". Live from New Jersey. Inspirational song, plays behind his back, tunes his guitar during play, adjusts petals during play, adjusts amps during play, does a guitar swap and chips a tooth playing with his teeth. Got it all !!

Stevie is not a shredder, he's an axe master. He lived in my city, and we loved him well. Salute from Austin, Texas.

Man he is so amazing. His "touching" the guitar is SRV hitting harmonic notes...so yes, it does do something musically. Also, you gotta do a reaction to the original by Jimi; it really highlights Jimi's amazing soul & rhythm chops, which are often overshadowed by his epic soloing ability...great lyrics too.

Ryan: "George and I were actually in the process of pulling up the lyrics..." SRV: *laughs in instrumental* xD

Of course that was all “functional.” I realize it maybe one of your 1st viewings & i’m so pleased you reviewed this song. Every movement he did created an audible effect. He goes from a 12th fret harmonic, to a 5th fret harmonic reversed for show, then back to a 12th fret harmonic and adds Tremelo bar. 👍

This is one of my all time favorite songs. Even the recorded version I listen to on a regular basis. I highly recommend listening to the Hendrix version side by side to see where the jumping off points are musically and how he elevated an already beautiful and brilliant crafted songs

If you’re curious about his warm ups, there’s a great vid on YT called SRV sound check. He walks in, yawns and shreds. It’s mind blowing.

When Stevie played, he controlled the very air the sound waves traveled through. He was a force of nature.

he was the greatest, and he always gave respect to all of those he learned from

You can't say enough about this man. SRV was one of the greatest musicians to walk this planet. And he makes it all look so effortless. Please do more Stevie. Even if gets blocked on YT, add some reactions of him to your Patreon. Thank you!

GOAT, without a doubt, absolute maestro. The swaggerrrrrr on this man, whew!

Important note: As mind-blowing as he was as a guitar player, he seemed to be equally impressive as a human being. RIP Stevie and God bless all here.

You need to see Texas Flood performed live by Stevie Ray Vaughan to really appreciate him as an artist. You have never heard or seen the guitar played the way he does it there, and his vocals are amazing.

SRV is 100% the GOAT. My fav blues guitarist. It takes a lot of talent to get Albert King's attention. These 2 had a killer collab.

HEY.. since you guys said it.. there is an incredible video of Stevie warming up.. many call it the best warm up of all time.

I was at his last concert at Alpine Valley, I went there to see Clapton, I really didn't who Stevie was at that time but I was BLOWN away, amazing talent, sadly lost

Little Wing is my favorite Hendrix song. Stevie’s is every bit as good.

This is more than just hours at the gym. Stevie reached a form of zen while playing. It was an extension of his soul. When he looks away and just starts going off, it's like something else is taking over.

Stevie was a musical genius. The notes just flowed out of him, so beautiful.

The word “genius” gets overused but when you’re talking about SRV & Jimi, it’s right. They’re our modern Mozart & Beethoven.

This was a Homage to Hendrix before he recorded it or played it in public he asked Jimi's dad to ask for permission to play Jimi's tune. His dad was so honored he gave him Jimi's WaWa Pedal.

Rightfully known as a guitarist, but also a very underrated vocalist.

His playing brings tough men to tears. Pure magic. It’s like God playing through his hands.

"It just sounds so good tho" Yes it does.

I have seen SRV both before and after he got sober an he was by far the most soulful dude I have ever seen. He has the heart of the blues in his soul. BTW this was the song that my wife came out to at our wedding.

I'm happy to see the community that follows you requesting stuff like this. People now-a-days rarely look back into the past to explore music such as this, let alone stop and try to figure out the energy and emotions driving the artist. Good work, keep it up!

My husband was a huge fan of SRV, so when his second album came out he got it right away and when a tour was announced he was determined to see him in concert. We had the honor of seeing him at a small venue in DC during that tour. When he played Voodoo Chile the place went nuts. Incredible.

"hopefully this was the right choice..." There are no wrong SRV choices except turning it off.

"is that functional" hell yes,when he's doing those little tricks he's hitting harmonics on a crazy level, great review guys👍🙏🎸

Every track from this live performance is insanely good. It just flows out of him. Great chemistry with his band, too. One of the best of all time!

Man, at the end when he throws in a bit of "Castles Made of Sand" (also Hendrix).... just unreal.

yes, he was teasing out a harmonic. *if you touch the strings while they are ringing the touch will cause the string to ring like a bell. if you go back and listen you'll hear the tone of the string change

This dude is legend!! It’s sounds like a guitar orchestra. Once in a life time.

One of the few performers I am so bummed I never got to see play live.

SRV was the guy that, when you listen to him, your cigarete burns down in your hand up to your fingers, and you don't even feel it. His music takes you and doesn't let you go.

Easily my favorite guitarist! So glad you guys get the same feels from his playing that I do.

Stevie Ray Vaughan is definitely the GOAT, he not only played behind his back and head, he played one handed, no hands just by moving the guitar up and down, he played behind his back longer than anyone ever did or ever will play, broken string, switched guitar in the middle of a solo without missing a beat and even played with his elbow. Not one person ever did or ever will play the was Stevie Ray could, his career was only a 7 year span it started when his album Texas Flood came out in 1983 until his death in Wisconsin in a helicopter crash on August 27th 1990. He was the 1st Musician to be inducted into The Austin Music Hall Of Fame, Blues Hall Of Fame, honored by Mark White the Governor of Texas, won 6 Grammys, 10 Austin Music Awards, 5 W.C.Handy Awards, Entertainer Of The Year, Instermental Of The Year and inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, in 7 years incredibly. Although there was and are alot of great guitarist In my opinion Stevie Ray Vaughan can not be compared to anyone, he was in a class all his own. It's funny that Stevie Ray never used a play list because he said because he never learned to read music he played from the heart so he didn't know what he was going to do until he got on stage. Sorry I get a little carried away when I talk about Stevie Ray. I'm so glad you mentioned the fact that yes there are alot of guitarist but was bothers me is if you see anything that has to do with great guitarist of all time you will never see Stevie Ray at #1 although like I said Stevie Ray could play better than anyone could play with the guitar with more talent than anyone ever in my opinion. RAY VAUGHAN WAS AND WILL ALWAYS BE THE GOAT

SRV was one of the very few players that reached a level of greatness where the guitar became an extension of their being. At this level of flow, any melody in their head can instantly be expressed on guitar with no latency.

Stevie was the absolute greatest musician I have ever seen in my entire lifetime and I am a drummer! I still get choked up just typing this, listening to him etc. You guys get it, how can’t you?!

Stevie Ray didn't read music, he played by ear. He most definitely felt the music. A great talent.

It is an incredible concert he is in the zone toe whole concert

One of Hendrix's best tunes. He could write almost as well as he played! His version is like 2 and half minutes, so Stevie stretched this way way out and took the song to new places, but he really did it (mostly) inside the melodies and harmonies that Jimi provided. I'd love to hear you react to Cold Shot or Tin Pan Alley.

SRV has an acoustic song Life by the Drop that is beautiful and touching. Y’all should check it out.

I personally knew Stevie and he was one of the most approachable people I've ever known. Stevie never thought he was to good or great to talk to anyone. He would let my boys who were only kids hang out with him on stage at sound checks and sit front center during shows. Of course they had ear protection on. Lol My wife still has lost hearing in right ear getting to close to Marshall's on stage during sound check. We Love you miss you Stevie.

It is not psychotic. It is drive, passion, and desire to master an instrument. He put his heart and soul into his guitar, and that's what makes him great. He was lost far too soon.

Seeing him live was probably a religious experience… seriously. He (and the band) evokes an emotional response only true music lovers understand… 🔥

The great thing about Stevie was he was as wonderful of a human being as he was a guitar player. When I miss him it is him as a good person as much as a guitar player.

I like how he turns and sees the bass player. And smiles like oh your here too. Absolutely absorbed in his own playing that he doesn’t even hear anything else.

Oh he was the GOAT alright and kept proving it over and over again. You need to check out "Soundcheck". It's like a mini-concert. And looks like he was half asleep. They'll never be another. RIP Stevie, and thank you for it all.

I really feel like Stevie's band doesn't get enough credit for being able to keep a groove going and staying on time so well while he goes off. Without Chris and Tommy backing him to that level that well it doesn't matter how talented he is, nothing would have sounded as good as it does from a groove standpoint.

You gotta watch him performing “Little Sister” on this same concert i believe. He pops a string mid solo and plays it off like nothing, one of the greatest videos ever recorded.

It takes big balls to cover Little Wing, made one of the best songs ever even better.........RIP SRV

Pure soul. Anything that came from him was his, no matter who wrote it or performed it before him. What a loss.

I saw him twice . He was incredible. It's like he is kicked back in a lazy boy and all this just pours out of his guitar.

Jimi’s version of little wing is so short and sweet. It is the perfect under 3 minute song. And yes it does have lyrics.

The man was a beast and everything he played had his soul in it. By far the best blues guitarist if not the best guitarist

Thank you for sharing. This is one of my favorite songs by him. Riviera paradise is another, but you can’t really miss with Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Jimi Hendrix was the pioneer, Stevie Ray Vaughn expanded on it. In my opinion, it's not fair to say one is better than the other. They are both GOATs. Stevie was able to channel his feelings and emotions into his playing. That's what makes it so powerful

It's strange how every time you listen to SRV, he seems to get better. Such a rare talent.

You can just tell 'Stevie's playing straight from the heart. eye's closed playing what he feels . He once said ' when i think about what im playing i start to lose it. Thats the sign of a true musician not just a great guitarist

That's passionate playing, and what older people call making love. He not only into the music, but the performance itself. If you actually look at his face he's outta there and the music has taken over. This is rare nowadays because technology gives people too many shortcuts in my opinion. You don't have to know how to sing, play instruments, or have talent to release an album. BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimmy Hendricks, and all the other greats are masters. 🙏❤🎼🎵🎶🎸🎸🎸🎸

This what it looks and sounds like when the guitar becomes an extension of one's soul

Bri. This is one of the most beautiful guitar songs. SRV is a legend

When Stevie is slapping the guitar, he's enhancing the resonance of the sound. Where you hit affects how the instrument resonates, not all hits are equal. EVH was also a master of this. It's a 10 minute+ sustained orgasm of aural beauty.

Talking about the emotion he put into his songs. His live Austin City Limits performance of Leave my Little Girl Alone you can hear him when he's soloing yelling like he's psyching himself up to rip the guitar.

there is a video about 13 minutes of his sound check and it's epic. I don't understand why people compare him to Hendrix. They were both amazing, it doesn't take away from the skill of the other one. But you can say they are way better than anyone else.

Yes, guy on the left, he was SO melodic. More than the other greats - that's why I like him best. Such a deeply lyrical artist.

I LOVE ALL GREAT GUITARISTS, that play great ,in EVERY Genre,.... but SRV...is the GOAT!!!!!!!

Love the Video of SRV flawlessly switching out a guitar over a broke string. Guitar tech was on point aswell.

Stevie was one of the few players Clapton stood in awe of. There was absolutely something special about him that has never been captured again since he sadly died far too young.

SRV is my GOAT. I regret not getting to see him.

So hard not to love the musician AND the man from a distance, before he left and since.😪RIP Mr Stevie 🙏.

Oftentimes thanks n the solo, rhythm becomes second to flash. That’s why Stevie is such a badass. He keeps the rhythm better than most men not named billy gibbons.

I remember hearing the Jimi version for the first time and just thinking "Nooooooo!!!!" when it ended because it was beautiful but it felt unfinished. Like the solo was still building. Stevie finished the heck out of that song.