The wrinkles in my face at age 36 aren't from aging, they're from stank face from listening to SRV (my hero) throughout my life.

The Delta blues face is more contagious than the delta variant.

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

I heard his voice described once as "honey poured over gravel". I think that just about covers it. And the way he clings to the guitar; it seems like the one thing in the world that is holding him together. I have to stop watching these live performances for a while, I just start crying every time...how unfair that he's gone!

Please do More Stevie. He,was a legend. Who in the hell gave this a thumbs down. Beth your reaction was great. He could sing, but he made his guitar sing even better.

Joe Satriani described SRV's playing as a direct conduit to a higher power. He didn't play music so much as he let the music flow through him.

The reason Stevie Ray Vaughan, in my humble opinion, was so great is because he was always authentic when he performed and even when he wasn't on stage. He never faked anything or just went through the motions...he was always real and honest and freely gave 100% of his emotions...what a world wide tragedy the day he died...very sad.

SRV was a musician that used his guitar as an extension of his body. They worked together as one unit...the vocal chops are often overlooked because of his supernatural guitar skills, but he could sing the blues with the best of them. This man took the blues guitar to another level all his own. There will never be another musician like him again...RIP. gone too soon.

Stevie Ray giving Beth stank face. Lol He does more singing with his guitar then his voice.

Another artist described Stevie's voice as "honey poured over gravel".

Finally, someone’s recognizing his incredible voice

If there's even been a more scorching hot intense blues performance than this right here, I'd like to know. That was a magical night and this number was the pinnacle of it.

Beth discovers SRV. Doesn't realize until after he's been playing a while that he wasn't really a singer; he was a guitarist who occasionally sang.

Stevie could have never sang a word, he was the master of blues guitar. Unexpected choice, he’s a good singer too!

So nice to see Beth go out on a limb and look into Stevie Ray. He was an American Treasure! He could sing the blues, and was an absolute master of the blues guitar! The consummate musician.

Saw him 3 times in 89 and 90. Stevie sang and played for himself and you were incredibly lucky to be a witness to his soul baring.

"Singing through the guitar". Absolutely! I always thought his guitar was ready to explode.

SRV his final show in Wisconsin, he was in the Zone. Standing in the wings, the next artist was in near panic. He was on next, Eric Clapton turned to Blues legend Buddy Guy and said "How the hell do I follow that?" Sadly just a short time later he was gone. I had tickets to the next show.... never got to see him live

I think my favorite part of this video is watching you make the guitar faces along with Stevie Ray. There's some players that just make you do that and he is one of them no matter who you are if I ever see people listening to Stevie they always make a similar face when he makes a bend it just hits you right in the soul.

As a north Texas guy, I love SRV a lot. My dad was a massive fan and even told me about when he was in high school Stevie Ray Vaughn played at his high school and he fell in love with him. Dude is an absolute legend here, to the point where he’s just a pop culture icon in DFW in Texas, my favorite team, the Dallas Stars in the NHL, play his song “The House Is Rockin” when they win a home game. He’s a guitar god and an underrated blues singer. RIP SRV

Never gets old to see someone discover the legend that was SRV.... highly recommend the Austin City Limits show that combines two of his appearances. The stark contrast from before and after he got clean is amazing but makes the loss of him that much more sad. Thankfully he left us with so much amazing music. What a talent he was.

"I wish I knew more about the guitar so I could impart something." I taught guitar for 8 years and have been playing for 25... nothing to impart here. He does things not many other guitarists have ever been able to do. He's one of those "just sit in awe and enjoy it" kind of guys.

Got to see him live in 1986, just after I graduated high school. Absolutely amazing! A genuine Texas Treasure and hero! RIP, SRV.

This is one of Stevie rays best performances, so great choice. He’s known as one of the all time great guitar players for obvious reasons. But, he’s also been praised for his voice as well. It’s not easy to get that deep bluesy voice like he had.

The greatest player to ever pick up a guitar. No one was at his level, before, or, since.

Your life has just changed...Stevie was one of the most dynamic guitars masters in history he sang with his guitar as much as his voice.

Even the old Black Blues Legends say that, "Stevie was the Master". Total Respect!

Never seen another person give their whole soul to the music like SRV… RIP Legend.❤

I had the privilege to see SRV & DT play a concert in February 1987, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Just over three years later, he was gone. Killed in a helicopter crash. You may like his live performance of "Life Without You" for a broader display of his vocals. Bear in mind, he was celebrated for his prowess on the Stratocaster guitar. Glad to see you understand how he could make a guitar "Sing!" Well done, Beth!

What a great reaction! Everyone knows SRV for his guitar chops but his vocal ability usually gets overlooked!

Literally every movement Stevie makes brings me to tears. Music is supposed to evoke emotions and SRV did that the very first time I heard “Pride and Joy” at 15 years old. I’m 28 now and he STILL GETS ME EVERY TIME.

So many things make SRV so unique, not just his excellent guitar technique but that unique soul. I was devastated the day that he passed, yes, I'm that old.

Unexpected choice. SVR is typically revered as one of America's greatest guitarists ever, if not THE greatest, not for his vocals. (Although he can definitely sing the blues!)

His tone is so enviable. I’m a metal guy, and I want a single coil pickup on the neck of all my guitars.

Ya unfortunately you can’t comprehend just how awesome Stevie’s playing was. How he got his tone with his choice of guitars and amps even the strings he used…that’s half of it and the rest is in his hands and in his soul…the man just blows my mind….👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

When our friends from out of town come to see us in Austin, they want to see The State Capital, The University of Texas and Stevie Ray's statue on Town Lake. One of a kind, a national treasure. He died much too soon. Thank you so much for your analysis. Great Job!!

crazy to think that's there's people who haven't heard of SRV

He is absolutely singing with his guitar! Watching him and listening to that guitar sing is as close as you will ever get looking into another person's soul!

My girlfriend (now wife) and I saw Stevie at Austin City Limits in 1989, when I was a junior in college. It was the first concert where I felt physically drained afterwards, like I had run a marathon. Stevie's music and soul could provoke such strong emotion. Good review!

SRV makes his guitar sing. I was surprised to see him uploaded. He had a Blues Voice that matched his guitar playing. One thing for sure, every reaction Video of SRV bobs their head, chills and goes into shock. It makes me smile. SRV is one of the best. Thanks for the video, makes me happy.

I literally shouted, "THANK YOU! YES!!" when you said "It's like he's singing with the guitar." I always understand his guitar as an direct extension of his voice, in a way that is unique to him. It was very, very satisfying to see a vocal coach react to him. I was hoping to see you make exactly that connection. Brava!

One of the greatest guitarist's of all time. Everytime I hear him play to this day I still get chills.

He had so much musical vocabulary and the skills to go with it, his sense of flow is also stellar.

Stevie Ray putting wrinkles on young Beth's face! Careful Beth he is a legend!

SRV was one of the masters of the call and response phrasing (also called question and answer phrasing) where a sang phrase is followed by an answer on guitar or vice versa. In effect, he is singing with his guitar more than his voice. And the Texas blues sound informs and influences his vocal style. RIP Stevie

He’s a Texas legend, he is truly missed. Rest easy SRV.

His guitar playing was so spectacular, I always overlooked his voice. Thanks for helping me appreciate it!

He was a better guitarist than a singer but, he threw his heart into every aspect of his music and that just made him a beast on stage.

Ok, let me just say, you vocalizing with the music on impulse was great! SVR was one of the true greats! Love that you loved him! Thank you Beth.

B B King said I speak blues in sentences. Stevie speaks blues in paragraphs. He added that surprisingly the best blues man he ever heard turned out to be a white boy from Texas. RIP Stevie Ray. Thank you for being a light in our lives. Beth you got my subscription with your review here. Beautiful and brilliant. That is a frighteningly wonderful combination

Love this. "Tin Pan Alley" (Live) is another where Stevie does a duet with the great Johnny Copeland. They put their heart, soul, voice, and fingers in every note!

Greatest Of All Time......Period, new paragraph.

American blues-rock. Much like how old school blues singers hit a "bluesy note" that is flat, Stevie did it with his guitar... Amazing.

I'll admit I was a bit skeptical having a vocal pro reacting to arguably one of the greatest guitarists OF ALL TIME, but I believe you pretty much nailed this. I now have a much greater appreciation for Stevie Ray's vocal abilities than previously. Than k you so much!

That touches me you researched Stevie to the point of understanding his upbringing. You are solid girl. Thank you and God bless you.

A tragic loss of the greatest Texas blues guitarist of possibly all time.

"Man so much soul coming through his guitar " excellent 👌

30 odd yrs later ... and .. the tears still flow listening to SRV... RIP .. glad i was lucky enough to see you a few times ...

The man takes his bow while playing behind his back! EPIC!!!

This man is such a legend. I remember being in a attic installing Hvac in a condo when the news broke about his death. We were blasting 98Rock outta B-more. I almost fell out of the attic. So devastated. I took off rest of the day. Felt like I lost a family member. Never felt that way until Chris Cornell passed.

I love this. Stevie's legend status as a guitarist is so overwhelming , it's easy to fly past the fact that he was an AMAZING singer.

I found this video by accident, but very glad I did. And I had to chuckle, from the very beginning. People always used to joke with Stevie about what they called his "guitar face." All those facial expressions he made when he played, especially leads. Stevie always took it in stride and would make fun of himself about doing that. When the music started, YOU started making that "blues listening" face. Your eyes closed a bit, started bobbing your head up and down, back and forth a bit. You were feeling the soul of it all. You feel it watching a video and listening to this over a computer...imagine what it was like seeing Stevie live, being in a small room or concert hall, REALLY hearing and feeling this. It was absolute magic and there was nothing better. Stevie was a good friend and mentor to me. I was just a teenager. But I saw him live a lot, mostly from the side of the stage or in the wings. If it didn't affect or move everyone in the room, then something was wrong with some of those people. Stevie's an example that, you don't have to be a good singer in the mechanics and technical aspects, to BE a good singer. Same goes for like Willie Nelson or Johnny Cash. But they all had their own style, their trademark sound, you could instantly recognize their voice on anything they sang on. Stevie never meant to be a singer. He just wanted to play guitar. But in some early bands, they had a singer that would run late, or just not show up. So, Stevie would step and sing out of desperation. Despite his blues, soul and rock influences, Stevie never tried to sing like anyone but himself. Never tried to be like anyone but himself in every aspect. Like his guitar playing, which he very much made that guitar sing...his voice was always so full of soul and emotion. It would make you FEEL. Stevie called it his "chainsaw voice." The way he thought it sounded, but also the way his throat would start to feel, after doing long stints of touring. He gave so much of himself performing, he'd be absolutely exhausted afterwards. But also invigorated, by the response of the crowds. He always gave more of himself than he ever wanted or expected to get back. I hope you can truly hear that in all of his music.

That you got to accidently see one of the greatest blues guitar performances ever recorded is such a terrific plus for you!

So much of the blues is _feel_ and Stevie's singing is often overshadowed by his playing... but Stevie is/was a revered singer.... listen to "Tick Tock" off of "Family Style" .. and Stevie's absolutely smooooooth voice is mesmerizing...

I was lucky enough to see Steve Ray twice in Boston and i can tell you he left the audience stunned each time... great reaction, Thank You for posting!

Impressive that someone asked to show you the greatest blues guitarists ever on here and you hear that soul! SRV was the goat of his craft🤘🏽

At 1:32 is when stevie would have started singing this song in most performances, you can see him approaching the mic, but then the urge to strike another solo instead was too powerful and the solo itself took Stevie along for the ride that time haha Stevie live at El Mocambo will always be one of the most legendary performances of any musician ever. I have seen no finer example of a performing musician so flawlessly demonstrating a passionate and virtuous performance, and to see a vocal coach analyzing this is just too awesome haha. But foreal, almost every song he plays at Mocambo is the best live version of that song. If you like this check out Little Wing and Lenny. Thank you so much for evaluating one of my favorite things ever!

RIP, Stevie Ray. I saw him live in 1986 in Jackson, Mississippi and he KILLED it.

2:29 Beth remembers, oh right! We're reacting to vocals! Welcome to a new world of blues, Beth. It's wonderful to get lost in.

Many can play the guitaer, few can make it sing. Hearing SRV (especially live) is like witnessing the inner working of the man. He makes me scrunch up my face just listening. RIP Stevie.

Stevie Ray Vaughan was THE KING ! ! ! ! There was nobody like that guy, and there still isn't! \m/

SRV is the GOAT! Known much more for his axe than his voice, but he could surely sing!

You will never physically feel music more than when you hear this mans guitar!!!

Lol I kept screaming at you….. “ OPEN YOUR EYES OPEN YOUR EYES…..” when he spun around to put the guitar behind his back. Lol. I’m so thrilled to see a vocal coach do SRV. He is first a guitarist before a singer, but he can hold his own on vocals. I’d love for you to to keep doing SRV and listen to his vocal range to other songs.

So much fun to see you connect and groove to SRV’s guitar playing! No surprise at all. And yes, that’s his band Double Trouble, including drummer Chris Layton and bassist Tommy Shannon, who were with the band from the beginning, and apparently still active as DT today (per Wikipedia) even though Stevie has passed (killed in a helicopter crash). Stevie admired Jimmy Hendrix and covered his song “Voodoo Child” in the same concert.

He sings from the depths and finishes with that guitar. So incredible. Brilliant. Mostly unattainable but a wonder to hear. There are plenty of artists that are around today that are as brilliant As Stevie was. However this performance is so magical. Thanks again for giving it a listen

What a great loss when Stevie Ray was cut down much too young. He'd been through the addictions and excesses, was getting his shit together when he was taken. Just imagine the music that we've missed out on, but so glad he managed to give us so much.

Love this analysis! Stevie was a master of conveying his emotions through his guitar and voice. He was able to go places almost no other musicians have ever gone. Cheers!

Life By The Drop by Stevie Ray. It’s about his addictions, and he plays the most beautiful guitar line. On a 12 String guitar, by himself. On the album version. Never bothered looking up another.

Utter props for mentioning Double Trouble. They don't get *nearly* the recognition they should.

Stevie Ray Vaughan is more famous as a guitarist but he had a great Blues voice.

Beth Roars, thank you for reacting to SRV, really appreciate how you discussed his dynamics, guitar and voice. You already amazed me, you just gave a voice lesson from a guitar performance!!

His guitar 🎸 voice and his vocal voice make the ideal duet, saturated in an emotional way only blues seem to do...

As a man born in the Hill Country of Texas, where he's singing about, I'm stoked to see you enjoying something that's always been a part of my life

Miss you Stevie, miss you every darn day! And yes, that is Double Trouble.

He was one of the greatest

I was lucky enough to play on this same stage 20 years later -- the El Mocambo in Toronto. SRV -- Legend.

You just witnessed the greatest guitarist of all time,The GOAT

Had the great pleasure to see him in person the year he passed. Fantastic show. Your analysis is spot on: the guitar is his inner voice. He was able to project so much feeling with his singing voice but the true emotions came from his six string. Truly one of a kind! Thanks for this!

I saw SRV 4 times.He made me want to go home and burn my guitars. The man was a monster player.

I think you gave Stevie one of the greatest compliments you can give a guitarist. "It's like he's singing with his guitar."

Loved hearing you comment how important dynamics are in conveying emotion in music. It's such a useful tool for musicians it's a shame it's ignored so often.

Yes, that’s Double Trouble performing with him

SRV was a pure legend, he was called the triple threat of blues: he had the voice, guitar skills and soul. Thats actually why Triple Threat was the name of his first band, which became double trouble when they switched drummer. def amongst my favorite guitar players. im more of a metal guitarist but had to get a strat in my collection just to try and emulate his tone and style specificly. and you dont need to know more about guitar to fully appreciate his playing imo: just like any other instruments, when it makes you feel those feelings, and make these facial expressions, you know its good stuff!

Stevie Ray is the best. I was fortunate to see him live when he was starting out. A once in a lifetime experience

I had the good fortune to see Stevie on June 16th 1989 at the Kingswood Music Theater in Toronto. Best concert ever!!

That's why I listen to a bunch of different types of music. You can always find something that helps you feel or gets you through certain feeling. It's why I love music so much. Wish I could have seen Stevie. He was definitely in a league of his own. Always been a fan

One of the greats for sure. Your Patreons are doing a great job with the recommendations

I know a boatload about guitars and guitar playing, but with Stevie, I just sit back and enjoy. Ain't a darn thing I can say.

Beth im jealous of how you get to listen to SRV for the first time. Im 35 and i fell in love with Stevie Ray from an yoing age, and it opened the door to Blues music for me.