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Stevie Ray was once asked about fame. He said "It don't matter much. When you get home you're still the guy who has to take out the garbage".

Texas Flood Live at El Mocambo is arguably the greatest SRV performance ever. Top 3 live performances ever.

This is the closest any of us will ever get to seeing a human being actually throwing lightning off of his fingertips.

Jimi invented it. Stevie Ray perfected it.

Stevie revered Jimi, before he covered Jimi's songs he asked Al Hendrix for permission. Just a class act. RIP SRV

Now that you've had a primer, you probably are ready to see him in the live performance of "Texas Flood"😉👍☺️💕

This got you ready for Texas Flood

Before he passed; and before they passed; Stevie played with many of the Blues masters; and they were always in awe of him. Vice versa, of course.👍

Eric Clapton once said Stevie Ray was the best blues guitar player ever.

You are watching the single greatest live guitar performance in the history of music. No computer enhancement, nothing but a virtuoso walking out, plugging in and killing it. Period

You're witnessing the greatest guitarist to ever breathe oxygen. PERIOD!!!

One of the wah wah pedals SRV used once belonged to Jimi Hendrix. Saw him live in 1986.❤No words to describe the greatness.

A true Texas legend right there. He is so loved that we actually have a statue of him in Austin. Nobody compares to Stevie Ray. Nobody. I will say this though, if y'all dont watch Jeff Healey and Stevie Ray Vaughan " Look at Little Sister", y'all will be missing a performance of a lifetime. Not to mention," Texas Flood-Live at El Mocambo ". Both performances will have you standing on your feet. Definitely standing ovation performances. Oh, Jeff Healey was blind, so he used a different style/technique to play. Treat yourselves and watch it even if you don't react to it. 👌💯

Props to the drummer and bass. He plays this slightly differently every time and they just play along and keep the beat.

SRV's performances were so mesmerizing that it's quite easy to overlook just what a powerhouse band that Double Trouble were. A big shout out to the guys who were able to keep up with SRV's crazy riffs.

Lenny- El Mocambo Life without you - Capitol Theatre Texas Flood-El Mocambo Riviera Paradise Little Wing- El Mocambo

Voodoo Child is a Jimi Hendrix song! He worshipped Jimi. “ Texas Flood” is incredible. The great Tommy Shannon on bass- who used to back the other genius Texas Blues artist: Johnny Winter. Theres fabulous video of one of the kings of the blues , Albert King, mentoring and jamming with Stevie. The old masters loved him dearly.

Stevie didn't play guitar, he was actually possessed by it and the guitar played him

Stevie Ray Vaughan started playing his guitar under his mentor, Albert King when he was 9 years old. Stevie Ray is the quintessential blues guitarist. I saw him at the Ocean center in Daytona in 87 with Gregg allman. It was like being struck by lightning!

"Mary had a little lamb" from this concert. Also, "Texas Flood" live at El Mocambo.

thats a jimi hendrix cover song...what a tribute ..

I remember the day SRV died, me and my friends were devastated. Anything from the Live at the El Mocambo Club is fire. I suggest "Texas Flood" - his playing will continue to blow your minds. Have fun.

"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

TEXAS FLOOD AT EL MOCAMBO WILL BLOW YOUR MIND.... YOU'LL SEE SOMETHING YOU'VE PROBABLY NEVER SEEN BEFORE AND PROBABLY NEVER SEE AGAIN.

Texas Flood live at the El Mocambo has to be the next SRV reaction.

I can't count how many times I've seen this and I still can't look away from his playing.😱 Stevie was a good person and a humble person for sure.

The best cover of any song, ever. B.B. King said once that Stevie was a gift, that we were all blessed with for a little while 😎

Stevie Ray saved me from the 80s, blazing through mediocrity; I got to see him at Universal Amphitheatre in '84. He died when I was in the Army, less than a month after we arrived in Saudi for Desert Shield. One of those folks that I never met that I miss to this day. Awesome, uninterrupted reaction. You guys got a subscriber.

My twin sons took me to see SRV'S statue and we took pictures. I am almost 83 and I love his talent! I listen to his music everyday.❤😊

I introduced my oldest son, now 27, to Stevie Ray Vaughn when he was just 7. Maybe 30 seconds into Voodoo Child he excitedly told me "Dad, he sings with his guitar!" I smiled back in agreement. All music makes me smile and improves my day. Great music makes me happiER

His greatest guitar performance is life without you live from the capitol theater.you won't be disappointed.

He is the greatest guitarists there was. He can play the guitar behind his back better than most can play in front. Watch more of his stuff.

SRV belongs in a class by himself.

Guitarist Joe Bonamassa was asked to open for B.B. King when he was just 12 years old and started his own band shortly after that. His rendition of Etta James' "I'd Rather Go Blind" with Beth Hart on vocals will bring a tear to your eye. Live in Amsterdam.

Stevie Ray is a great of a player that has ever been. Nobody was better, maybe as good but not better. He was at one with his instrument. Texas Flood live at Mocambo is amazing, One of the finest live performances ever captured on video.

Texas Flood live at El Mocombo. Best ever.

Stevie Wounder and Bonnie Raitt sang at his funeral. His version on Superstition it awesome.

Any song from the show at the elmacombo 1983 ! You will be amazed! ! ! Albert king shows ! Any of his shows really! he is great !

Not only did play extremely well, he also added to each song his amazing stage presence and style

Got to see SRV in Denver about 1 month before he died. He played lead guitar for Joe Cocker and the came out and played his concert. A night I'll never, ever forget!!!!

Corey Roy is devestated by that ferocious playing! Speechless brothers! I’ve seen him live 4 times and hundreds of videos and I’m speechless too!

Loved seeing your reaction. I love this man! ❤ The performance of Texas Flood at the El Mocambo is an absolute MUST! Watching Stevie Ray Vaughan live is always your best bet. Anything else from this 1989 Austin City Limits concert is gonna impress you, but just a few of my favorites... - Mary Had a Little Lamb (yes, you have to experience what Stevie and band can do with a nursery rhyme) - Riviera Paradise - Cold Shot - Crossfire - Tightrope - Couldn't Stand the Weather Please watch Stevie with one of his inspirations, Johnny Copeland, performing Tin Pan Alley at the Montreux Jazz Festival. Another iconic performance. Many other commenters will add great ideas I'm certain. There are just so many to choose from!

Texas flood live at El Mocambo is a must watch

RIP: SRV 💔🔥🎸U R Missed Big SRV fan...here yeah, we lost him at the tender age of 35 yrs. old. Anytime, I listen to a song by SRV, I think about how much music we were cheated out of hearing, due to the crash. And yet I'm very grateful we were blessed with what we have from him. Stevie Ray music career began around the early 80's but his mainstream success and short-lived commercial success only spanned over about 7 years. He started out in clubs around Austin TX. He has an older brother named Jimmie Vaughan Jr. who was also a Texas bluesman. He had his own band and was quite successful...not as big as SRV but he still had a loyal fan base same as SRV had his loyal fans also. I'd like to suggest another one of his songs, if interested. "Stevie Ray Vaughan Texas Flood (Live at the El Mocambo)" (by the channel: Stevie Ray Vaughan) FunFact: Stevie Ray broke guitar strings all the time, keep an eye out for how often he has help changing guitars in the middle of a performance. And He never misses a beat, Incredible skills! Anyway, like I said I'm a SRV fan. lol I read that Stevie Ray had said Jimmi Hendrix was one of his guitar heroes along with Albert King. SRV is considered one of the greatest Texas bluesmen of all time. Always enjoy rocking with you guys. Thanks for sharing. peace out~

My heart sinks every time I think of SRV and everything else he had yet to give. Another icon gone way too early at 36 years of age (Aug 27, 1990), RIP SRV. There is a fascinating book published in 2019 entitled SRV TEXAS FLOOD The Inside Story of Stevie Ray Vaughan by Alan Paul and Andy Aledorf..... a riveting read.The music just flowed thru him seemlessly, never having to think about what was next..... it was just there, at all times! Must listens: Pride and Joy, Leave My Little Girl Alone, Couldn’t Stand The Weather, Little Wing, Ain’t Gonna Give Up On Love, Blues At Sunrise (With Albert King). Great reaction guys, TY.

The great thing about Stevie Ray Vaughan is he took a Hendrix song and added things to it that you can’t even tell. It sounds like Hendrix wrote it all.

I hate y’all have missed the greatness of SRV all these years but I’m delighted to watch y’all experience him for the first time. Definitely do Texas Flood Live at El Mocambo. It’s a banger and will blow your minds. For me, Stevie is the GOAT. 🤟🏼

You got to go deeper !! He’s just amazing!!!you can feel the love he has for the guitar 🎸 ❤😊!!!!!

Stevie actually did the guitar work on David Bowie's hit let's dance"

Like Jimmy, Stevie was a channel through which the music flowed. We mere mortals are simply beneficiaries of their profound gifts. This mere mortal is incredibly grateful for said gifts.

Stevie Ray got permission from Jimi’s father before performing this song. He loved Jimi Hendrix and patterned his style after him. This performance has a lot of Jimi with Stevie adding his continuity to the song and made it his own. RIP Stevie who died in a helicopter crash and RIP to Jimi Hendrix the king of acid blues rock 🎸🎸🎼🎸🎸

Great video. Much respect to Jimi Hendrix and SRV. Please watch Texas Flood Live at El Mocambo, I know you'll love it. Thank you

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Stevie Ray was larger than life but was only 5’5” tall. He played like a giant. I saw him live in the early 80s and I think he was not clean at that time, but he got his act together and was really gaining some notoriety in the years before he died. He was doing a concert with Eric Clapton and Robert Cray and the story goes that there was space at the last minute on a helicopter that he decided to take since it was leaving earlier than his. It crashed and all were killed on board. I remember it clearly because I was on the way to a friend’s funeral when it came across the radio. At first they speculated that it was Clapton’s helicopter but was later confirmed it was his. Such a sad day all around.

Great catch on the band. They were crazy talented. They had to always be on their toes. I was widely known that SRV never played a song the same way twice. He played what he felt as it poured out of his body through his guitar. 100% onw of the best ever.

Texas Flood at El Mocambo. Best ever!

1) Finally a song Olli really likes 2) A song that Fenom didn't really know but still heard the riff before WT... and 3) A song that left Corey speechless It's like hitting the trifecta at the track!!! Hell yeah fellas! And you will love this rabbit hole. So many great live performances to see even though his fame was pretty short lived. You must see his "Texas Flood" performance from the El Macombo next before moving on to his epic duos with some folks that had a little fame, like say, BB KING and friends, Johnny Copeland, Jeff Healy, Albert King and on and on. If you guys can handle Texas Flood I think it'll be safe to proceed.🤣🤣

You guys are gonna LOVE this SRV journey!

Nothing better than Stevie Ray, but watch the sound check video of him. Maybe the coolest thing Ive ever seen.

Definitely check out "Texas Flood" at the El Mocambo. On top of his jaw-dropping playing, you'll hear that he has a stellar voice.

The Double Trouble backing band...CONSTANTLY , EXPERTLY following SRV's Changes....He's known for NEVER playing the same song twice...EVERY Musician is Top Notch here.

I can't believe it. Just the other day I was thinking about suggesting this song.

Glad to have yall aboard!

Witnessed SRV circa 1975 at a now gone but not forgotten venue in downtown Houston. He was in his 20’s and raw, yet there was something in the way he covered blues classics. Fast forward to 1982, while serving in the USAF was stationed in southern Italy, went to the Montreux Jazz Festival in France with a bunch of my friends. SRV was playing, the European jazz snobs weren’t exactly prepared for Texas style electric blues and reflected displeasure in his performance. I was blown away, SRV’s skill had grown immensely. In the crowd was a rocker named David Bowie (his genre was considered “Glam Rock”). Bowie was very impressed, got SRV to play on his next album, “Let’s Dance”. This opened the door to recording contracts, the rest is history. I’m a baas play and Tommy Shannon of Double Trouble might be one of the best as well. His bass lines complimented SRV’s style. BTW, SRV always stated his big brother Jimmie was the better player.

Stevie Ray is the only one when he plays Jimi's song he does it justice nobody can play like them two

Now you gotta follow this up with Texas Flood Live at the Macambo! And buckle up!

Stevie was a bad bad man! You need to check out his "Sound Check" it's just him doing a pre show sound check with the band several hours before the show. They go off, just because.

When you do Jimi, you gotta do it justice. And hot damn could SRV do it justice. One of the greatest ever.

That was 100% Jimi and yet it was 100% SRV. Love it, great review.

If watching Stevie play doesn’t put a smile on your face, you’re not human!

wait till they see him play behind his back and sing at the same time.

57 comments but only 10 upvotes? C'mon people, show the love!

You need to do SRV Little Sister.

Millions of great guitarists, heard 'em all and love so many of them. SRV is in a league of his own and i.m.o. THE true GOAT.

“look at little sister” is another performance I always enjoy watching

‘Albert King & Stevie Ray Vaughan In Session 1983’ is available on KZfaq and is phenomenal.

I agree with others here, now that you have entered the Stevie Ray rabbit hole, Please check out Texas flood live at the El Mocombo, I'm sure it will leave you in awe and speechless as it does for most who watch it, SRV is at the top of the GOAT list in my opinion, Thank You guys for this reaction, I hope you will check out Texas flood at the El Mocombo, God Bless.

Saw him live waaaay back.. there are 2 levels of guitar players SRV and everyone else

I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO SEE HIM LIVE FEB. 17 1987 AT LOUISVILLE PALACE IN LOUISVILLE KY. TO A MUSICIAN IT WAS LIFE ALTERING.

I came of age in Austin at the time Stevie was making his chops and becoming famous. Some of my fondest memories of that time was going to watch him play at local clubs like Antone's, Hole In The Wall, Liberty Lunch etc. Even after he got big he and the Fabulous Thunderbirds, his brother Jimmie's band, would play Labor Day, Memorial Day, Christmas, and New Years Eve shows for their hometown. A good friend of mine here in Austin is a guitar player, can't throw a rock in Austin without hitting one. Anyway, back in '87 Mike was playing a gig at Antone's and broke a pickup on his guitar and was ending the show early because he didn't have a spare. BTW, Mike played a Fender Strat, like Stevie. As he was packing up, Stevie appeared out of nowhere with a spare set of pickups he had taken off his "number 1", his favorite guitar. He had been in the back with Clifford Antone enjoying the show without anyone's knowledge. He told Mike he was enjoying it and didn't want him to stop. He literally gave Mike the pickups off his favorite guitar to keep playing. Like giving the proverbial shirt off his back. That's who he was. Heres another great true story about Stevie as told by Chris "Whipper" Layton, Stevie's drummer. Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble were rehearsing for a tour at Prince's studio, Paisley Park. Stevie had never met Prince at this point, but they would all see him in the halls with Kim Bassinger, which they thought was funny since she was taller. Anyway, Bruce Springsteen was doing a show in Minneapolis one night and the band decided to go, hanging backstage they saw Prince with his big bodyguard. Stevie figures since he's rehearsing at Paisley Park, he might as well say hi and introduce himself to Prince. So he goes over to Prince and say's " Hi Prince, my name is Stevie Ray Vaughn". Which Prince ignores and never looks at Stevie. Stevie figuring Prince didn't hear him, repeats it, only to get a nasty look from Princes body guard. So, at this point Stevie realizes that Prince is ignoring him, and remember, Stevie WAS pretty well known at this point with 3 albums out already. So Stevie walks right up to Prince and say's, "you may be a Prince, but I'm the King Bee mutha f*^%&r", and walks off- with Prince staring right at him.

I loved watching Coreys reaction to the song. We are on the same wavelength. 😂 If you guys would watch the entire concert you all will be physically exhausted by the end. No joke. To be honest, Stevie was just getting warmed up at this point. His skills were electrifying!

Stevie was the kind of man who had nothing bad to say about people. But when he found a player/singer he would pick them up and take them with him in music and help lead them. He would say that man is real. He could feel it.

Oh my. I'm in tears. Best self taught musician in the world

Life Without You at the Capitol theatre in in Passaic NJ. Written by Stevie for his friend Charley Wirz who was a mentor and helped Stevie in how he designed his guitars and who died of a heart attack. His best vocal, great solo and beautiful message.

there never has been and never will be a better guitarist i've heard thousands , from old to young players , savants in music , nobody compares the competition was over as soon as Stevie played his first note on stage

The majesty of his talent is watching as he throws the toggle switch between turning on and off the individual pickups while adjusting the treble, tone, volume knobs so seamlessly to get the perfect sound from that beautifully well-loved Strat.

After 40 years, he still gives me chills.

You will not see an equal to Stevie Ray Vaughan playing for a generation. All the best. Cheers.

Had the great pleasure of seeing Mr SRV live in Perth in the 80s. One of the best concerts I've ever seen! A true legend 😍🙏

Stevie Ray was magic. Pure magic. You watch and listen to the man and you are captured by it. He is elite and something unreal. I remember hearing on the radio when he died and it was like I fell through the floor. A ton of bricks fell on me. It was just that devastating. You knew right then and there you will never witness anyone like him again and to this day no one has. A bright light that was snuffed out. I live not too far from Alpine Village where he was performing and the helicopter crashed. My brother lives in Milwaukee right outside of there and going to his house I always feel like I am going through a graveyard. You feel the loss every time.

Saw Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble in 1986 at the Illinois State Fair. Had not previously heard of him but was invited by a friend. SRV was awesome and I had the best time. Saw him again live with Jeff Beck in St. Louis.

Its so cool to see another generation gettin hip to this Cat, who was not only amazing guitar player but a great person. I saw him live from the 2nd row at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Maryland in 87 ...it was like walkin into a blow torch it was so intense....and met him a couple yrs later on a gig in Texas and he was ultra cool, and extremely humble. Hard to believe he's been gone 35 years.......aint nobody going to top what you just heard. Ever. Peace

I tell you. I really appreciate it when maybe it's not your kind of music but you give it a chance. Thank you. I appreciate you for doing that. And I appreciate your thoughts and your opinions guys are awesome

Every single time I get to see Mr. Vaughn play this…I find my face twitching to help him out 😂 SUCH talent! Thank you, Gentlemen, for Posting 😎🙏💕

Every time I see a video or hear a song by SRV, I cry: Not so much that he passed way too early, but that his playing evokes such a strong emotion. His guitar was just an extension of his soul.

Great song by an amazing artist, thanks for the reaction and spreading the word. A true great of his era. So grateful to have been here on earth when he was performing, he’s sorely missed.

You are about to run down a rabbit hole that you won’t come out of!!! Thank you so much for bringing back the memories!

Love the reaction gentlemen! Stevie used the heaviest strings, his finger tips must have been like stone. Gone to soon SRV rip

You guys make my day! AS someone who had been listening to SRV since the beginning it is very cool watchin, hell, experiencing it with those who have not heard it! It almost is like hearing for the 1st time...again 😄 Keep on !