STEVIE RAY VAUGHN 20 YEARS LATER YOUR STILL THE SHIT!
This guy is one of my favorite musicians of all time. This performance is inspirational he was one of the most amazing musician I have ever heard in any genre of music.I rate him right behind Hendrix as the most amazing combo of Soul and virtuosity. He was truly a blues man, a monster of a guitarist and the only man other than Hendrix I ever want to hear playing Little Wing ( yep Eric Clapton included!). Stevie Ray played with the fire his idol Albert King had, the elegance of Wes Montgomery and the agility of a young Jeff Beck at times. His ability to dam near channel Hendrix’s soul is one of his many gifts to us the listener at large.
I saw him play live twice in my life and I can easily say it was the most tremendous live soloing I have ever seen, not to mention 2 of the most memorable shows in my life. I am a fan of amazing guitarist’s always have been and since Stevie Ray’s departure other than Dan Aurbach of the Black Keys and Warren Haynes the legendary Allman Brothers/Goverment Mule guitarist I haven’t felt the connection between a modern blues player and my ears. Stevie Ray was when he first came on the scene a breath of fresh air and a return to soulful, blues inspired rock and roll I truly love on the highest level. Glad I got to appreciate him while he was alive. If you never heard him I suggest his “The Sky Is Crying” as a starting point, from there you will be absorbed by his playing if you have any soul whatsoever.
Peep this song it’s callled “Life By The Drop” . It was never a hit song, it was released after his death. It is beautiful,honest and a tune I reflect on when ever I feel my lifes going off the rails. It is one of the most powerful songs ever written about sobriety.This song always reminds me of my friend Everlast he digs this tune a bunch he turned me on to it which makes sense of you know the road me and him often walk.
Enough philosophizing though just enjoy the music if your amongst the uninitiated and if your already a fan enjoy knowing your up on one of most amazing body’s of modern guitar playing ever. Thanks SVR your music helps me get right when I’m all wrong! Much respect and Rest In Power your music is eternal!
This song is tight, I really like the vocals as well.
Life Without You
Enjoy
