My youngest son graduated clean and decided to do coke at graduation party. He went through a 10 year period of hell. And as his mother I was so heartbroken. But he got clean spending 3 weeks on a concrete jail shower floor. He spent 4 more months there and came out CLEAN ❤. He is 36 and has a great job and has never looked back. So as a mother, I understand. You get clean when YOU are ready. I’m proud of you too my friend. Live and enjoy the good life ❤❤❤
Stevie could play anything with anybody....always brought people up around him...super talent! I also would like to say God Bless you...keep hanging in there!
Stevie's recovery was everything. He spoke about his concerns that maybe his music would suffer as a result of getting clean, but in fact it seemed to more clearly channel his emotions and elevate his connection to others through his music. He wrote "Riviera Paradise" and dedicated his performance of this instrumental masterpiece directly to those who were struggling with addiction & recovery. It's his finest performance, in my opinion. Would love to see you react to that.
There were plenty of BIG star musicians that smiled when SRV played, not to mention they also wanted him to play with them. To name of few of these stars, BB King, Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger, Stevie Wonder, Johnny Copeland and more.
You have had it rough Lee. Keep on the straight and narrow because you have all your subscribers behind you, and relying on you for the enjoyment you bring us.
I love love love Stevie!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ And I really hunk you are now ready for Life Without You live from The Capitol Theater. Hints: He tunes his guitar Switches his guitar Fixes his pedals Fixes his amps Towards the nd turns to his crew off stage grins and says I list my tooth…grins…and mouths gone and giggles Through all this, he appears to be looking for the lost tooth or cap. But he finishes the song Also, he gives a speech mid song relating to what was going on in Africa with the apartheid which was separating people by their race. Stevie believed we should all love each other and you can really feel it in this song. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
i had the joy of seeing him 4th row center in his last los angeles show prior to his tragic death, opening act was jeff beck!!!!! what a night that was
Ned from Spain again. When this show appeared on late night TV I couldn't believe a major network had suddenly decided to give the public this amazing gift. I didn't last long as it's ratings were low, partially because it was on really late, it was for music freaks like you n me, plus the main sponsor Michelob wasn't getting the financial result it wanted and the show was axed. A massive mix of styles but highly recommended.
As another commentator mentioned , the "other" guitarist with a beat up strat is the late great Hiram Bullock , master of Jazz/Rock fusion. Sanborn has some great live vids featuring Hiram. Also Sting did a cover of Hendrix's Little Wing and Hiram played the solos. Three other Stevie reactions i recommend: 1. Life Without You (Capitol theatre). Stevie fully reveals his Heart and Soul. Pure magic. 2. Tightrope from Austin City Limits. Another In Step song all about our addictions and recovery. 3. Riveria Paradise also from Austin City Limits. His beautiful instrumental closing In Step (it was our wedding song back in 1992). Personally, I'm going on 27 years sober. My kids have no memory of drunk/high dad. That alone i cherish. How shocking was it when we lost Stevie in 1990? It made me question many things about God, life and living day to day. I honor how open and revealing you are! Peace.
The admiration of talented fellow humans is uplifting! It makes you think maybe I could do that, too! And, thank God, people love to show off!! It's kind of everyone's duty to show others what they're capable of--it's purely inspirational! And a kindness.
Here, hear on Night Music. IT was the best, and btw, the guitarist standing next to Stevie is the late Hiram Bullock, who is a legend himself. Every member of that house band was. One of the things that made that show so unforgettable.
I used to play this song in bands, It was super fun. We had a nice gig on the weekend that SRV died and played this one and others by him. During one of those songs, the power in the building went out for a few minutes. That was spooky.
Btw an interesting factoid about the percussionist with the sunglasses, Don Alias. He played in the iconic Miles Davis “Bitches Brew” sessions in 1969. Perhaps another musical journey you might want to explore at some point, meaning Miles Davis 1969-1975 doing experimental Jazz-Rock
SRV. For my third show it was billed as Stevie and Jimmy and the Fab Tbirds. Apparently Stevie and Jimmy had an argument and we got the extended set of Stevie and Jimmy and Fab Tbirds didn't play at all. 1989 in Bristol, CT
I celebrated 34 years of continuous sobriety on March 3 and I didn’t do it by myself. I got a sponsor, and worked the program on a daily basis, and still do it to this day. So I know from experience and from listening to you, that you’re just too damaged to try to do this by yourself. If you’re not going to meetings every day and putting your sobriety first, then you will relapse again. Having been in 8 rehabs I’m sure you’ve heard this all before, but it’s true nonetheless. So do yourself a favor. Go to meetings, help others, get a sponsor, and work, the steps and the traditions. Also remember that “Faith without works is dead.“ 🕊❤️🎼
I've been clean for 4 years and haven't been to a meeting once. It's why it worked this time. Sponsors and steps are for people to new to recovery. I've been through it all. I joined the rooms back in 2012 and every time I put myself in that chair and kept OBSESSING over my past, I kept relapsing. If you need another man to keep you clean, that's your prerogative. I keep it between my creator and me and my lady. That's all I've needed. You don't need to chain yourself to a seat to remain sober lol... dummy.
Speaking of Night Music, check out Jo-El Sonnier and Richard Thompson doing Thompson's "Tear Stained Letter". Also check out the keyboardist in this video Philippe Saisse playing with drummer Senri Kawaguchi many years later here: ruclips.net/video/nrHJoY6RzR0/видео.html
👏🙌👌✌️I'm here for every Stevie Ray Sunday🎸🎶💙💯. FYI El Macombo is the only venue that will do some blocking but otherwise not a problem. Yes we do love clean and sober and happy Stevie the best. Congratulations on finally "flipping that switch" in your own life. You will never regret that! As far as all the sweating you talk about is from the El Macombo. He had IV fluids prior to going on stage for dehydration so it was very excessive. He still sweated sober. Your first look last week at sober Stevie saw that he wasn't sweating but it was only the 2nd song in the set. He does work hard and always gives 200% so he earns every bead. I am really enjoying your channel but especially your discovery of Stevie. You have many more delights to discover. You are ready to witness his "Life Without You" as performed at the Capitol Theatre (no block) in 1985. He created this song after the sudden passing of his good friend Charley Wirz. You have to see it to believe it. Starts with tuning problems, then switching guitars, adjusts foot pedals and amps to bring the replaced guitar up to where he needs it to be, all the while just killing it on the guitar while singing‼️. Even more surprises....as well
YESSSSSSS Harriet!!! I just suggested that same one!!! I did give a few hints because most reactors Miss some amazing moments in that performance ❤️❤️❤️
Congratulations on your sobriety. My son has gotten sober and is now a rehab counselor. It's a journey. There's a 14 yr old Taj Farrant that plays Crossfire sometimes at his shows. He is back in Australia for their huge Byron Bay Blues festival and they will be back to continue his tour and play at a number of blues festivals and opening for Buddy Guy a couple of times. Buddy was friends with Stevie Ray Vaughn. Taj is also going to be a performer on Joe Bonamassa's blues cruise next year. Taj just recently released his 4th single House Always Wins. It went to #1 on the iTunes blues charts. This was his 4th song to go to #1 in a year. Crossroads, Cruz and Bad Trip also did too. Taj is selling out shows around the US. You can't say enough good about Taj. His inspiration is Gary Moore and he plays Parisienne Walkways as a tribute to him. ruclips.net/video/PMdqV4xfUe4/видео.htmlsi=XZ5j6f-QWVOjGmEl Taj is well liked and mentored and has performed with some of the great guitar players and musicians. He has performed with Carlos Santana, Orianthi, Rob Thomas, Christone Kingfish Ingram, Eric Gales and others. Morris Hayes who was Prince's longtime musical director and keyboard player has even performed Purple Rain with Taj.
also played with chic,rachel z. yes he did play with sting. also there is a video on you tube with him playing with stanley clarke, herbie hancock and wayne shorter, amazing jam live with him and stanley laying down a monster groove!!
Lee, the story goes-,Stevie s older brother was a top tier guitarist until SRV blew him out of the water talent wise. As,a child he used to sneak into his bedroom and borrow his guitar and taught himself. I think I heard Stevie could not read music. ( Glen Campbell was another like that)
In Step, SRV's final Album with double trouble, is a message of hope and amends, to any addiction, any time any where. ... Please listen to Studio cuts from this Album. ( Ain' knocking the live cuts from this album, but it was the late 80's , and technology, wasnt that good. Terrific Album though!
@@harrietmiller3982 yep. I love it from Austin 89 special. Watch for his AA earring and pay attention to the ring he wears on each hand. If you google his statue in Austin, you can see the artist was sure to etch the earring and those 2 rings.
SRV is a fantastic guitar player/singer but the best I've ever heard and IMHO, the best that ever lived was GARY MOORE. I've been a musician since 1963 and I've heard many of the great live including Jimi Hendrix, BB King, Jeff Beck and opened for many national acts. I think the best guitar performance ever recorded is Gary's rendition of the song "THE MESSIAH WILL COME AGAIN" at the Montreax Jazz Festival. Here's the link - ruclips.net/video/7k07j7LcLqw/видео.html
I agree, Lee, it's probably best to meet death with your wits about you. Who knows? You might have to pass a test, or something; or get past an obstacle of some sort. It may even be the obstacle you've always EXPECTED it to be...🧐
My youngest son graduated clean and decided to do coke at graduation party. He went through a 10 year period of hell. And as his mother I was so heartbroken. But he got clean spending 3 weeks on a concrete jail shower floor. He spent 4 more months there and came out CLEAN ❤. He is 36 and has a great job and has never looked back. So as a mother, I understand. You get clean when YOU are ready. I’m proud of you too my friend. Live and enjoy the good life ❤❤❤
My son got sober and is now a rehab counselor. He is going to go for his masters degree. So happy for him.
@@valogden congratulations!!!!! I know that makes you so proud.
He finally got clean then helped his older brother Jimmie get clean.
SRV ~ 🎸🐐 The goatiest goat in all of goatness
Stevie could play anything with anybody....always brought people up around him...super talent! I also would like to say God Bless you...keep hanging in there!
What a talent he was
What a gas for members of this band to play with SRV.
Stevie was like Johnny B. Goode: he played guitar like he was ringing a bell! 😄
Stevie's recovery was everything. He spoke about his concerns that maybe his music would suffer as a result of getting clean, but in fact it seemed to more clearly channel his emotions and elevate his connection to others through his music. He wrote "Riviera Paradise" and dedicated his performance of this instrumental masterpiece directly to those who were struggling with addiction & recovery. It's his finest performance, in my opinion. Would love to see you react to that.
There were plenty of BIG star musicians that smiled when SRV played, not to mention they also wanted him to play with them. To name of few of these stars, BB King, Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger, Stevie Wonder, Johnny Copeland and more.
You have had it rough Lee. Keep on the straight and narrow because you have all your subscribers behind you, and relying on you for the enjoyment you bring us.
It truly is inspiring to see a clean & sober Stevie Ray. Makes my heart happy. ❤ God Bless you in your sobriety.
I love love love Stevie!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
And I really hunk you are now ready for Life Without You live from The Capitol Theater.
Hints:
He tunes his guitar
Switches his guitar
Fixes his pedals
Fixes his amps
Towards the nd turns to his crew off stage grins and says I list my tooth…grins…and mouths gone and giggles
Through all this, he appears to be looking for the lost tooth or cap.
But he finishes the song
Also, he gives a speech mid song relating to what was going on in Africa with the apartheid which was separating people by their race. Stevie believed we should all love each other and you can really feel it in this song. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
No one played the Blues like Stevie Ray. Gone way too soon.
RIP SRV 😢
One of the best guitarists in the world. 🎸🎸🎸🎶
HENDRIX IS APPLAUDING IN HEAVEN🙏🙏🙏😎
i had the joy of seeing him 4th row center in his last los angeles show prior to his tragic death, opening act was jeff beck!!!!! what a night that was
Riveria Paradise from the In step album I consider his Masterpiece
The first song was:
'CROSSFIRE'
Stevie was just one of a kind ❤
MTV live preformance should not be overlooked his 12 string Rude mood is one for the ages !!
That's crazy good. Crossfire is my favorite Stevie Ray song. I think that performance is the same take that was played on the radio.
Great reaction Lee 😊 Loved this performance, haven’t heard this one. Thank you for honouring SRV ❤️
The best house band ever.
Ned from Spain again. When this show appeared on late night TV I couldn't believe a major network had suddenly decided to give the public this amazing gift. I didn't last long as it's ratings were low, partially because it was on really late, it was for music freaks like you n me, plus the main sponsor Michelob wasn't getting the financial result it wanted and the show was axed. A massive mix of styles but highly recommended.
As another commentator mentioned , the "other" guitarist with a beat up strat is the late great Hiram Bullock , master of Jazz/Rock fusion. Sanborn has some great live vids featuring Hiram. Also Sting did a cover of Hendrix's Little Wing and Hiram played the solos.
Three other Stevie reactions i recommend:
1. Life Without You (Capitol theatre). Stevie fully reveals his Heart and Soul. Pure magic.
2. Tightrope from Austin City Limits. Another In Step song all about our addictions and recovery.
3. Riveria Paradise also from Austin City Limits. His beautiful instrumental closing In Step (it was our wedding song back in 1992).
Personally, I'm going on 27 years sober. My kids have no memory of drunk/high dad. That alone i cherish. How shocking was it when we lost Stevie in 1990? It made me question many things about God, life and living day to day.
I honor how open and revealing you are! Peace.
The admiration of talented fellow humans is uplifting! It makes you think maybe I could do that, too! And, thank God, people love to show off!! It's kind of everyone's duty to show others what they're capable of--it's purely inspirational! And a kindness.
Here, hear on Night Music. IT was the best, and btw, the guitarist standing next to Stevie is the late Hiram Bullock, who is a legend himself. Every member of that house band was. One of the things that made that show so unforgettable.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE WATCH "LIFE WITHOUT YOU" at the Capitol Theatre Passaic N. J. 🤯🤯🤯🤯🐐😍😢😢
You can do the first song of the first album, Testify, with his band Double Trouble. And what an introduction to such an amazing musician.
Written by his band member Tommy Shannon, and others. Love Crossfire!
I used to play this song in bands, It was super fun. We had a nice gig on the weekend that SRV died and played this one and others by him. During one of those songs, the power in the building went out for a few minutes. That was spooky.
Stevie got a star on the walk on fame b4 he passed away. The vid is on yt. He did a lot in 7 yrs
Btw an interesting factoid about the percussionist with the sunglasses, Don Alias. He played in the iconic Miles Davis “Bitches Brew” sessions in 1969. Perhaps another musical journey you might want to explore at some point, meaning Miles Davis 1969-1975 doing experimental Jazz-Rock
Most polls do not list him in the top 10 greatest guitarists of all time…unbelievable.
That was David Sanborn, a world famous jazz saxophone player's touring band.
Srv only went through rehap 1 time and stayed clean. His bandmates followed his footsteps and everyone was clean
One of his last and best ... RIP , miss you ... see you
SRV. For my third show it was billed as Stevie and Jimmy and the Fab Tbirds. Apparently Stevie and Jimmy had an argument and we got the extended set of Stevie and Jimmy and Fab Tbirds didn't play at all. 1989 in Bristol, CT
HAT KEEPS EYES SHADED FROM STUDIO LIGHTS!!!😎
Where's double trouble? Ive never seen him play without them💞✌️
Just CROSSFIRE-!
I like to hear you tell your stories.
I celebrated 34 years of continuous sobriety on March 3 and I didn’t do it by myself. I got a sponsor, and worked the program on a daily basis, and still do it to this day.
So I know from experience and from listening to you, that you’re just too damaged to try to do this by yourself. If you’re not going to meetings every day and putting your sobriety first, then you will relapse again.
Having been in 8 rehabs I’m sure you’ve heard this all before, but it’s true nonetheless.
So do yourself a favor. Go to meetings, help others, get a sponsor, and work, the steps and the traditions. Also remember that “Faith without works is dead.“ 🕊❤️🎼
I've been clean for 4 years and haven't been to a meeting once. It's why it worked this time. Sponsors and steps are for people to new to recovery. I've been through it all. I joined the rooms back in 2012 and every time I put myself in that chair and kept OBSESSING over my past, I kept relapsing. If you need another man to keep you clean, that's your prerogative. I keep it between my creator and me and my lady. That's all I've needed. You don't need to chain yourself to a seat to remain sober lol... dummy.
Speaking of Night Music, check out Jo-El Sonnier and Richard Thompson doing Thompson's "Tear Stained Letter". Also check out the keyboardist in this video Philippe Saisse playing with drummer Senri Kawaguchi many years later here: ruclips.net/video/nrHJoY6RzR0/видео.html
👏🙌👌✌️I'm here for every Stevie Ray Sunday🎸🎶💙💯. FYI El Macombo is the only venue that will do some blocking but otherwise not a problem. Yes we do love clean and sober and happy Stevie the best. Congratulations on finally "flipping that switch" in your own life. You will never regret that! As far as all the sweating you talk about is from the El Macombo. He had IV fluids prior to going on stage for dehydration so it was very excessive. He still sweated sober. Your first look last week at sober Stevie saw that he wasn't sweating but it was only the 2nd song in the set. He does work hard and always gives 200% so he earns every bead.
I am really enjoying your channel but especially your discovery of Stevie. You have many more delights to discover.
You are ready to witness his "Life Without You" as performed at the Capitol Theatre (no block) in 1985. He created this song after the sudden passing of his good friend Charley Wirz. You have to see it to believe it. Starts with tuning problems, then switching guitars, adjusts foot pedals and amps to bring the replaced guitar up to where he needs it to be, all the while just killing it on the guitar while singing‼️. Even more surprises....as well
YESSSSSSS Harriet!!! I just suggested that same one!!! I did give a few hints because most reactors Miss some amazing moments in that performance ❤️❤️❤️
@@conniehorton1981 hey Connie👋✌️🎶Fancy meeting you here😉☺️ yes a few hints to get attention but this one has surprises to spare🎸🎶💙💯
Crossfire
The last album he did with his brother Jimmy. Check it out
Congratulations on your sobriety. My son has gotten sober and is now a rehab counselor. It's a journey.
There's a 14 yr old Taj Farrant that plays Crossfire sometimes at his shows. He is back in Australia for their huge Byron Bay Blues festival and they will be back to continue his tour and play at a number of blues festivals and opening for Buddy Guy a couple of times. Buddy was friends with Stevie Ray Vaughn. Taj is also going to be a performer on Joe Bonamassa's blues cruise next year. Taj just recently released his 4th single House Always Wins. It went to #1 on the iTunes blues charts. This was his 4th song to go to #1 in a year. Crossroads, Cruz and Bad Trip also did too. Taj is selling out shows around the US. You can't say enough good about Taj. His inspiration is Gary Moore and he plays Parisienne Walkways as a tribute to him. ruclips.net/video/PMdqV4xfUe4/видео.htmlsi=XZ5j6f-QWVOjGmEl
Taj is well liked and mentored and has performed with some of the great guitar players and musicians. He has performed with Carlos Santana, Orianthi, Rob Thomas, Christone Kingfish Ingram, Eric Gales and others. Morris Hayes who was Prince's longtime musical director and keyboard player has even performed Purple Rain with Taj.
the song is CROSSFIRE,OMAR HAKIM,has played with weather report and i think STING, also.
also played with chic,rachel z. yes he did play with sting. also there is a video on you tube with him playing with stanley clarke, herbie hancock and wayne shorter, amazing jam live with him and stanley laying down a monster groove!!
Lee, the story goes-,Stevie s older brother was a top tier guitarist until SRV blew him out of the water talent wise. As,a child he used to sneak into his bedroom and borrow his guitar and taught himself. I think I heard Stevie could not read music. ( Glen Campbell was another like that)
You should check out Dixie Dregs the Bash.
In Step, SRV's final Album with double trouble, is a message of hope and amends, to any addiction, any time any where. ... Please listen to Studio cuts from this Album. ( Ain' knocking the live cuts from this album, but it was the late 80's , and technology, wasnt that good.
Terrific Album though!
I love Riveria Paradise from In Step but his live performance at Austin City Limits in 1989 is incredibly special 🌟⭐️✨💙🎶🎸💯
@@harrietmiller3982 💯✌️♥️
@@harrietmiller3982 yep. I love it from Austin 89 special. Watch for his AA earring and pay attention to the ring he wears on each hand. If you google his statue in Austin, you can see the artist was sure to etch the earring and those 2 rings.
Lee, i know for a fact Joe Bonamassa wears sunglasses performing inside. The lights bother his eyes. Doesnt wear anywhere else
SRV is a fantastic guitar player/singer but the best I've ever heard and IMHO, the best that ever lived was GARY MOORE. I've been a musician since 1963 and I've heard many of the great live including Jimi Hendrix, BB King, Jeff Beck and opened for many national acts. I think the best guitar performance ever recorded is Gary's rendition of the song "THE MESSIAH WILL COME AGAIN" at the Montreax Jazz Festival. Here's the link - ruclips.net/video/7k07j7LcLqw/видео.html
If you like SRV you'll love Gary Moore.......
I agree, Lee, it's probably best to meet death with your wits about you. Who knows? You might have to pass a test, or something; or get past an obstacle of some sort. It may even be the obstacle you've always EXPECTED it to be...🧐
NO G.D.!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!! CAN ONLY HURT!!!!!!!!!
Reese Wynans......
Reality wasn't the goal in sobriety. Killing reality was the goal in booze and drugs. I can handle just one, right?
Jr. you should be ashamed you don't know the name of this song and who SRV is !!!!!!!!!