I was at a Blues club in KC when the performer was on a break before his last set. SRV was playing in town at a bigger venue that night. SRV's bus pulls up. Completely unannounced and he plays the entire last set with Lonnie Brooks. That was such a magical night.

SRV had so much respect for the Elder State men of the Blues

I was blessed to have seen SRV 4-5 times including his last performance at Alpine Valley Wisc.the night he tragically died. Even today I sometimes get tears in my eyes watching the greatest blues guitarists ever play on these videos. I wonder what his playing would sound like if he were still alive today? Great clip Fil! That whole session is classic.

Your videos on SRV are spot on. He’s definitely my favorite and I don’t think he gets the credit he should. Great job

Fun Fact: Albert's guitar "Lucy", was custom built for him by Mr. Dan Erlewine. The luthier who makes the Stew Mac videos, and has also designed alot of their tools.

Don't Lie to Me from this same session is awesome. Stevie tries on several different styles and watching Albert watch Stevie is just precious! This is more like Albert teaching Stevie and full of pride at his student becoming the master.

It’s like a conversation. Albert “say what” and Stevie responds.

Wow, Fil, words just fail to express my appreciation for your work here. But I'll try anyway. In short, you have an amazing gift for verbalizing WHY our jaws just drop to the floor when we witness masterful blues playing like this. All I knew when I first saw this clip of Stevie Ray and Albert was that I was blown away by their playing. But you Fil tell us WHY we're blown away. As you discuss videos like this. I find myself saying' "Yes, yes, yes! THAT'S IT! Fil's hit the nail on the head AGAIN!" . The best part is I come away with an appreciation of musical greatness like this that is 1000 times more than I got on my own. Absolutely monumental.

Albert King and Buddy Guy were two of Stevie's biggest influences

My big regret not seeing SRV before he passed tho saw Albert King live twice. Wow. Thanks for doing this.

The crown jewel of that recording session was "Blues at Sunrise" ... unbeatable with Stevie and Albert both killing it. To top it off Albert's classic story telling including the references to Janice and Jimi. Give it a listen you won't regret it.

This is one of my all time favorite videos. My husband taped this on VHS when it first came out and I have seen it a thousand times. The mutual respect these two musicians had for each other is so beautiful. Albert knew that stevie was special and you can see how proud he is of stevie. They were just doing what two bluesmen loved to do - having a beautiful conversation between their guitars. Also stevie was like a kid in a candy store around any of his heros. You could just see and hear the excitement with him. Absolutely beautiful to watch.

i caught Albert live in a blues bar in Chicago, probably late 80's. I was standing out in the crowd, turned around and a guy was carrying this beautiful flying V with "Albert King" in pearl on the fretboard. I said to myself "Holy Cow, that's Albert King's guitar, 2 feet in front of me! Then right behind him was this big dude. Holy Cow, that's Albert King! really glad back then that I made it a point to see all these legend blues guys before they were gone.

I'm so glad that you are paying respect 2 the greatest artist who ever lived. U have my respect. U are very rare these days

I got to see SRV in 1983 when he opened for the Moody Blues in Philadelphia. Talk about a tough act to follow! Stevie was just coming into the scene and was relatively unknown by most, except for guitar aficionados like myself. I was excited to see him and he blew everyone away that night. I like the Moody's, but they were completely upstaged and their performance was extremely anticlimactic after Stevie's INCREDIBLE playing. At one point in the show, he sat on the edge of the stage with his feet hanging off and his head down and jammed for over 10 minutes. When he was finished, the crowd was almost silent because their jaws were on the floor and then everyone suddenly erupted into a huge applause. It was magical. Poor Moody Blues.

Only saw SRV once, was Tulsa, sadly I was disappointed. Found later it was right before he went to rehab and got clean after coming close to death along with drummer. Fortunately survived a little longer to make great music. The night I saw him was clearly on autopilot, none of the fire we always expected. Glad he got himself together but seemed even greater tragedy to lose him so soon. I think he was just hitting his stride after best album, his songwriting was getting on higher plane, l think he had lightyears of elevating his astonishing axe ability with songwriting getting to another level. I had left my guitar untouched for several years til Stevie inspired me to give it another go. After learning about his history and style I was encouraged because so much of what he was reflected on me. I had no formal training, could'nt read music. Just taught myself to immitate the sound from my radio. I had no one for years for guidance, knew nothing about blues history just loved intense blues guitar. Instinctively tuned low when just by ear because sounded good to me. Was'nt good at note for note rendition, loved to play as I felt it. When I did get with other players got discouraged being critisized and told everything I did was wrong. Shut me down til I discovered Stevie , felt a little validation, maybe I was a real guitar player. I'm an old man now but my daughter fronts her own band, teaching her 12yr. old daughter now. I give Stevie credit for those blessings. He had to be inspiration to so many players, once you accept never reach his level but still get to revel whenever really get in that zone where it seems to flow out of your soul. Just does'nt occur at the frequency as him. Seemed he could summon it at will. I hope he's in a joyous place he deserves, have'nt mentioned the pure goodness that emanated from him. So fortunate I got to experience.

Stevie Ray Vaughan is the Cat's meowww..and Albert King is fantastic with all smiles and rhythem coming our way..Stevie is sensational and Albert picked up on the quality of sound going out..Legends..most beautiful sounds coming out of those Guitars..How Sweet the sound..can listen for hours..never boring ..This makes me smile all day long..

Wow, 4 years ago, I'm always behind. Can't actually state how much I love your superb analysis adequately. Albert and Stevie jamming is marvelous. Thank you! I'm about 66 years old, arthritis has attacked my hands and it's difficult for me to play. Sad, but watching the greats perform still gives me inspiration enough not to lay my guitar down. Love the blues, and miss these two gentlemen immensely.

Daaaammmmnnnn!!!!! As always, thanks FIL. Helacios great stuff

Albert even says "go ahead" with the beat, doesn't sound like he's talking over it. His generation has that smoothness.

I would watch just for the sheer joy Albert King exudes. No worries, the music is joyous too.

I've watched this performance dozens of times and never get tired of it

Love you videos Fil. Just the right amount of technical guitar playing talk to go with your obvious love of these players. Thanks man.

This is probably my favorite KZfaq vid ever… just so great in many ways.. nice job covering it Mr Pegasus

Goosebumps every time I listen to the greatest Blues Guitarist of all time!

This entire session was about 90min, and it’s all fantastic.

Thanks for the video! Especially that comment near the end about muscle memory vs real improvisation. First time I've even thought about that!

Another priceless piece Fil. You could watch it over and over!!! Rock on!!!

Fil, You add so much depth to every video. Love it

One of your best commentaries yet! Really like the insight into the handoffs between them.

this is genuinely one of my favorite videos...two grates!!!

Excellent stuff and I love the way they Converse while they weave classic Blues thank you Phil

Fil, I can't keep up with you and your selections. So damn much. But seriously I do love them all. It just keeps going for me with these pieces. It makes me happy to find those such as you that can appreciate and bring out the nuances of the chords and playing of the artists who could actually bring it.

Joy and humility in both. SRV paying homage to Albert in a very deferential way. Albert is loving it. So good to watch.

I really like your presentations with your differentiated comments and hints full of skilfulness, musical experience and knowledge, and all of it garnished with your genuine appreciating, joyful and fresh attitude! Just keep on the good work!

I really enjoy hearing Albert saying stuff like... "Yeah, the phones been cut off..." A musical conversation. Of course both of their playing is fantastic. Enjoyed the video and your commentary. Gives me insights about playing i hadn't thought of before.

Another Excellent, Insightful Video. Saw Albert and Stevie many times an Antones There will Never be another SRV ~ RIP !!

I'm really happy Fil that you did this analysis using part of that 15 minutes of guitar legendary, I enjoy you breaking it down as it helps me to understand what I have always loved!Thanks a bunch for also putting up the link to the five minute video of them having fun with each other and talking about the past, there's a really sweet moment when Albert King mentions when young Stevie would come up on the stage and Albert would tell him to play instead of just standing there and looking at me♡

Great analysis keep up the good work

Great commentary Fil. The "Three Kings" of the electric blues guitar...Albert, B.B., and Freddie. Now that you've done analyses of Albert and B.B., perhaps an analysis of Freddie would be in order:-)

Thanks Fil!!! This jam session is priceless!!! Two sensational blues men complimenting each other!!! Amazing amount of respect , no one trying to out shred the other , just awesome guitar work! What legends they both are!!!!

I saw Albert at a club in late 80's, had to work the next day so I left at 1AM, as I was walking to my car I could still hear him bending a handful of strings (upside down)!

I love your analysis videos, Phil. I play guitar too and I learn so much from your comments and explanations of things. Thank you for your videos

nice one Fil, this is another blues classic and a favourite of mine, fair play for metioning his voice too, it is indeed, awesome!

One of my favorite videos on youtube. I've watched it dozens of times. Thrilled you reviewed it.

Back for a 2nd look ✊🏼.. Beautiful work Fil!

Fil you just keep coming with the best videos of the greats in 1967 I met Jimmie James and the blue flames Jimmie put me wise to Albert King change all my thoughts on how to play guitar I was in a Funk Band and needed a lead style to fit the funk Hendrix was right 1972 i met Jimmy Vaughan he told about Stevies love of Albert's style never met them but I still love seeing them together #Sunnyside of excellence

thanks for sharing this with us🎸🎷🎻

Great video! Two of the great bluesmen 😎

Phil, I have only recently become aware of your well presented, informative, and soulful reactions to great guitar performances. I started playing at the age of 7, classical at first and then influenced by SRV, Roy Clark, John Williams, Tommy Emmanuel, Jerry Reed, Elvis, David Russel, Scott Tennant, Andrew York, Paco Delucia, Paco Peña, Diblo Dibala and many other masters. Your channel is such a great presentation of guitarists with great technique and performance mastery with the cheeky quality of a very informed fan. I really applaud your approach to educating people on the subtleties of guitar playing. Good on ya, mate. Keep up the great work. One suggestion.... Kanda Bongo Man and his brilliant guitarist, Diblo. Peace, my guitars brother.

I've never really listened to SRV. I didn't even know he sang too tbh, but he's got such a great voice, I'm surprised more's not made of it.

Albert - my favourite bluesman, so obviously full of delight and fun.

Two greats. Thanks, Fil.

Think of all the lives you lifted up in this period of cosmic pandemic blues. Thx Fil!

This Jam session is incredible, the best i ever heard.

remarkable how you educate the listener. I think alot of us really really appreciate how you explain all this sound 🔉🔊🎵🎻🎺🎧

Always have loved his voice!!

This one is great to play along with!

Love the blues and love this video!

I recently watched the full uncut video of this particular session, that took place in Hamilton Ontario, just about the time SRV's first record came out. Albert King knew him from when he was first starting out as a teenager, it was incredible to watch these two work their magic together. Thanks for choosing something from this session!

I've been waiting on this one

I was an Antone's when Albert would call Stevie up. Please play and react to the whole video, you do a great analysis !!

Man I was hoping you would do this one. Buddy Guy, Albert King, Albert Collins, BB King. What a generation of blues men! Oh, and don't forget The Hook!

I had to give a listen again to your take on this clip, I've got the whole session now and it's just a blast. I read that Albert King was 6' 7" and was nicknamed the (Velvet Bulldozer) !!

Dead Tap Center review. Thanks. Gotta tell you I get a kick out of watching your expressions when SRV 💜 and others play... Your face lights up. It's great. Keep on doing SRV 💜.. LOVE IT.. AGAIN, THX, 💜🎶🎵🎸🎵🎼💜

Thanks again for another great vid. And also thanks very much for your explanation on conscious and unconscious playing. Makes so much sense. V helpful

Definitely two of the greats!

You have got to love it when you can see they are having a great time. It makes a guy have a good time just watching them.

Your analysis and explanations are spot on bro, real talk....you almost sound like my Jazz Band director, Mr. Bill Nicolosi, who aside from Maynard Ferguson, was the greatest trumpet player I've heard, and he was really into the teaching of not just reading the sheet music, but being aware of and able to read the other soloists cues and nuances and seamlessly blending in with the rhythm section and horns from one soloist to the next...I thoroughly enjoy your vids bro....

Great analysis man!

Just discovered you. So nice to see someone not in my generation appreciate and articulate about past music in such a good way.

Hello old friend! How ya doing Brother Fil??! This kinda popped up so I watched it again. Thought Id check in , I'm still above ground. The most incredible moment Is on here Fil. I D K if you seen the short moment. I need some context on it but Albert is talking between tunes, gets up + goes to his gear, I'm not sure what's happening but Stevie says; : I was paying attention. ( Obviously he's not referring to that night but YEARS ago). Watch as Albert is STUNNED, he starts stuttering, mumbling, he's in shock !!! I'll bet that's a one time thing right there!! That's NOT the Albert we know!! S. R. V. s dedication to the blues his eagerness to learn blowed Albert's mind! King basically decided that day to pass the torch + give STEVIE HIS BLESSING!!! INCREDIBLE!!! I gotta run. Hang in there Brother. You STILL ARE. " THE MAN"!!!

Great explanation of spontaneous jamming! It is so much fun when you play with others that put ego aside and just for the music play whatever suits the song.

Albert King always had such a wonderful tone. One of my all time favorites. ❤️

I have watched this video several times. It is unbelievable.

Is no one going to mention the Tree of Gondor sweater? I see you Fil...😉

15k subscribers Fil! Whoohoo!

Two of the bests! What I’ve always found amazing is how their styles of bending, phrasing and note selection are similar, but their techniques (or what I like to call ‘how they get there’) is very, very different! So very cool and they look like they are having so much fun!😎🎸🎼

Great analysis, mate. I enjoy hearing the Albert King influence in John Mayer who got it from SRV. Stevie's humble attitude is endearing.

Stevie loved Albert so much he flubbed the line out of sheer excitement and pressure of playing with his idol. Albert King is my favorite guitarist, along with David Gilmour. So I can only imagine how nervous he might have been.

This was recorded in my home town's television studio. It was a show that brought two different artists together for a performance . In session it was called . Great CD of this called In Session. Lucky enough to see Stevie twice . Albert is great wish I would have seen him.

Thx Fil love this set Albert once said "Theirs only 1 white boy with a black Daddy and hes him and I'm it " Lol from then on he was Stevies God Father two great Blues Legends.

I almost wore my poor old dvd out. Pure greatness all round.

I was lucky enough to see SRV in concert in the early 80’s. Blew the roof off!

Ah, yeah. SRV and Albert King... Probably my favorite blues recording ever made. Vocals are spot on and the understanding between the two guitarists on their instruments is some of the tightest playing you could possibly imagine. And the fact that they were just having fun with it makes it all the more fun to listen to

The blues. The foundation of rock and roll. You got to love it!

I'm a huge SRV fan. Not seen this one, thanx. Great disecting of the performance

Great video of two Blues Legends with great analysis. I was fortunate enough to see Albert King, BB King and Bobby Blue Bland on the same bill at the Blues Summit in the early 1980s. My Elvish is a little rusty but looking at the emblem on your jacket does that translate to "Lord of the strings"?

Love this!

Hi Phil, Your videos are quite addictive (in a good way). It's a special conversation between two bluesmen

Requested this a while back on a live stream. I'm glad to see you react to it, although I don't mind a 20 to 25 minute video, just for these two legends lol.

Been getting a lot of rain in Texas this past week. Fort Worth to be specific. Very appropriate tune since my area flooded quite a bit! Gotta love these two!

Soul To Soul Can Watch This Over And Over Ultimate Jamming

I saw Albert King several times in Carbondale illinois and at some Chicago Blues bars. I've seen many now deceased Blues players in my life. If there's anything I wouldn't change in my life, all the musicians I saw and met in person are something I'll never regret.

Great session!!! Mr.King passing the torch, sadly both of these greats would be gone in less than ten years😔

There just isn't enough superlatives to describe how good they are. But one things for sure and that's they both make their guitars sing like blues angels if that makes sense? Great vid Fil, truly awesome stuff!

love youre show you know a lot about what great music is about ive play played guitar for45 years im 60 years old in awheelchair no legs so i have alot of down time i was wandering if you could do a show on tom waits i think guys would dig him thankyou very much nice job ol boy

I have only just learned, to my utter amazement, that SRV was 5'5"! Never heard that in all these years...how is that not part of the legend?! Speechless. Albert King was 6'4", and if you look at 9:40 you get a good look at the two of them in the same shot, something the director seems to have avoided. Fil, you mention that Albert's hands engulf the guitar, and they've got more reach than SRV. As it should be, then, but Stevie's hands must be huge for his size! But he was 5'5"...I'll never get over it. Fil you make a great point at the end of the video, about reverting to muscle memory at a certain speed threshold. Very insightful, and a good fact to remember when listening or watching someone play, because you might know something about how much they're putting into it. Great video, lots of good stuff. Thanks.

Wow, I saw this when it was first aired on tv. These 'In Sessions' episodes were recorded at a tiny local tv station CHCH (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada). Each week they paired two top notch musicians and just let them play. It was great.

Thanks for this, Fil. Two of my top five guitarists and I hadn't seen this before. Off to wallow in the original :)