College Students' First Time Hearing - Texas Flood Live at El Mocambo | Stevie Ray Vaughan Reaction 

Hey guys really sorry youtube made me block out the video overlay, when I tried to post it with the footage up for you guys it got blocked. I was able to post the actual video on Patreon so if you guys are interested in that the link is in the video description, either way the show was fucking amazing and we can’t wait to check out more Stevie!! 🔥

Carful fellas, your faces are gonna freeze like that. It’s OK, we all went through it.

When your body forgets how to head bob to the music because you are too stunned by what you are actually seeing and hearing.

Blues checklist: 1) face-melting intro: CHECK 2) weather-related relationship problems: CHECK 3) refers to self in 3rd person: CHECK 4) Slowed-down interlude: CHECK 5) Screeching bend that threatens to break all the strings: CHECK 6) At 8:43, plays guitar behind his back: CHECK

Used insanely heavy 13 gauge strings which would tear apart most any player’s hands. They were necessary because he bent like nobody. Had gorilla strength hands.

When John Mayer inducted SRV into the R&R Hall of Fame, he described his playing as "rage without the anger." Seems appropriate.

Not much head bobbing during this one 😂😂 how can you when you’re watching a man choke the shit out of a guitar? All you can do is try to keep your jaw from dropping 👍🏼

The greatest guitarist of all time, absolutely magical!

That face look is called “Stank Face”.

Dude you just don't know how good your reaction made me feel....You young guys.....G-E-T-.....I-T.......! You totally understand the instrument, the feel, the tone, and yes just how f*cking good Mr. Stevie Ray Vaughan was!! ......John Mayer who's ok......actually did an induction of SRV and Double Trouble into the Rock and roll Hall of Fame....you should here what he has to say about the MAN!! .....Stevie Ray Vaughan - Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Induction (part 1) 2015

It's great watching a new generation appreciating the music I grew up with. We didn't have the technology to enhance music. The music industry couldn't create a star back then. You were either an artist or you weren't.

Truly the Master!! I literally sat and cried the day he passed. I'm a drummer and he was an inspiration to me such a force! Great reaction!!

I live in Austin and he was the best blues guitar player ever! He used to sit in and play with my brothers band back in the 70's. He is truly missed.

Both of your faces watching this are priceless...especially Alex's...HAH!!

ROFL. SRV did more amazing playing in the intro to this song alone than most do on 6 full albums lolol.

It had to be his best version of Texas flood, He’s got the fullest sound of any guitarist I’ve ever heard. Pure tenacity man

This is my first time ever hearing this guy, and WOW I love it!! WOW, JUST WOW!!!

HOLY FUCKING SHIT!!!! (Sorry for the language). I am in shock, I had to watch the live video myself and my jaw was literally dropped both times (one from this video and one from the live video), but dude, HOW IS THIS LEGAL?!?!?! He's so good and unbelievable he can play guitar behind his back! COMPLETELY UNREAL!!!! A 10 isn't even enough to rate this guy, maybe a 100/10. Just amazing and WOW!!!!!

Stevie is putting you guys in a trance! I love your reactions! 😊😊😊👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻R.I.P. S.R.V.

Do Little Sister from Austin City Limits where he breaks a string mid song

Stevie never made a mistake. Gilmour is my all time guitarist, but he hit clunkers all the time. Also, Stevie supposedly used strings that were as thick as as coat hangers, and he could bend all 5 at the same time. You guys should watch the rest of the El Mocambo show on your own time some night. Every song is spellbinding. I miss Stevie. Saw him live many times. I knew it was a privilege to witness him in person at the time, and I'm glad I got to do it so often. Talent like his is mercurial, and is frequently taken from us too soon.

Oak Cliff just south of Dallas! His brother Jimmy and the Fabulous Thunderbirds not bad either!!

Please please please do Tin Pan Alley live at Montreux with Stevie Ray and Johnny Copeland, its the most amazing thing I have ever seen live!

In a way it's hard to call him a "guitarist", the guitar was basically another appendage of his body. He could speak with it as effortlessly as he could speak through his mouth.

The looks on your faces are so priceless!!🤣🤣🤣🤟🤟

‘Live at the Mocambo’ could be the best SRV concert video out there. *Please check out Stevie playing the extremely soulful rendition of the song “Lenny” from this same concert. I can’t think of another example of a guitar player getting so much feeling from playing a song. -Rock on guys!

The other thing Stevie does like no one else is that he plays in a continuum. Most blues guitarists use individual riffs with space between. In long format blues playing, players like BB King and Eric Clapton often use short bursts, one to the other. SRV plays continuously with one riff leading seamlessly to the next to the next to the next. It is truly jammed and spontaneous as well. It is equivalent to channeling. It is super human and soul inspired. His playing is sublime.

His MTV Unplugged sets are legendary as well. He does a few songs on a 12 string, and the sound is amazing. The ability to play a 12 string “acoustic” that cleanly makes you wonder what planet he’s from.

Andy. I see you closing your eyes to be entranced by the music, but then quickly realizing you must watch SRV and his amazing skills. Keep on Rockin' guys!!!

The only man who can play a Jimmy Hendrix song better than Jimmy..

One of the few guitar titans that can bring a tear to my eye. Gone too soon. RIP SRV. ❤

Since both of you are big fans of Stevie, you NEED to check out Jeff Healey. They were good friends and Stevie said he loved playing with Jeff because he was the only one who could keep up with him. Jeff was a Canadian guitarist who died of cancer in 2008 (41). Also, Jeff is blind and plays the guitar flat on his lap!!! Jeff Healey "See the Light": ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gwgOUzodS6E.html Stevie and Jeff playing Stevie's "Look at Little Sister": ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2HmLFyvFxTc.html

SRV is a virtuoso. David Bowie was the first to feature him as a session guitarist on Bowie's 1983 Album "Let's Dance". All through the album you hear David Bowie backed by SRV's phenomenal artistry.

Look up Stevie playing with Albert King!

Stunning, and Live at the El Mocambo was one of Stevie’s best performances. His version of Lenny is really worth watching. Brings a tear to the eye!

Andy, looks like you havin' a stroke brother, SRV is that good!

The best video I’ve seen and it’s not been blocked; is George W. Bush Presidential Inauguration. SRV’s mini concert with big brother Jimmy on stage with him.

Lmmfao! I dont even need to see the vid... That moment when he whips the ax behind his back... Heh heh ..the faces...priceless.

I saw him 4 times. Once in Chicago in 78 when no one even ever heard of him opening up for Bob Segar at Chicago fest. Saw him the night he died at Alpine Valley. Best I ever seen but my favorite is Terry Kath from the band Chicago. Check them out if you get the chance.

People don't understand just how good he is he used to break guitar strings all the time so you started using very heavy guitar strings I've heard his e-string was as high as 16 gauge do you realize how strong your fingers have to be to bend and manipulate streams that heavy? People that knew him said his hands were freakishly huge and strong if you watch his videos closely you can tell he's bending up to three strings at a time! I can't stress enough how impressive he is most guitars if not all if they were to pick up his guitar they would never be able to play it like him.

Stevie Ray Vaughan! No further input required.

SRV was a beast. A genuine bluesy force of nature.

Stevie live is always the best option. Riviera Paradise being the one lone exception. IMHO. You gotta do Lenny and Little Wing next if you haven’t. Stevie’s catalog of insanely good songs is massive. Dude was the GOAT, also IMHO....

Eric Clapton said that SRV was like an open channel and that if he watched him for too long he would start feeling insecure about his own talent. There's a video out there somewhere, I can't remember where it takes place, where SRV is doing almost an entire Jimi behind his back and singing as well. At the end, he just walks over to his amp, turns everything off, turns back to the audience, shrugs his shoulders and walks off stage laughing. Incredible.

Right around 8:45 is about when SRV did his spin-o-rama and played behind his back...judging by their faces...lol

Stevie would also release that emotion by yelling right before he rips into a solo. A classic example is Texas Flood at Austin City Limits in 83, and Tightrope at Austin City Limits in 89. Both audibly showcase the vocal expression to accompany the facial expression. What else can be said about him? He's simply the best ever.

With Stevie Ray Vaughn it's always better to watch the live versions if you can. You can see as well as feel the intensity in his playing.

It's all about the feel boys...SRV has it. Watch him play some blues with Albert King and see two generations melt into one powerful blues performance.

As good as SRV is to listen to, it's not until you watch him play that you get the full SRV experience. Thanks guys, this was awesome.

No idea why youtube is blocking you guys from showing the video overlay. There's lots of other reactions out there for people reacting to SRV and they don't get blocked. Shame on youtube. But with that said there's an incredible SRV live video you should react to. I've seen hundreds of great, live SRV performances but there's one that stands out among the others. This one is off-the-charts incredible: SRV performing Life Without You in Passaic, NJ in 1985. In this video, SRV literally plays the guitar with his teeth at one point: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DQ4REYdCkTw.html

Watching your faces was priceless! I had many chances to see Stevie Ray live in my hometown, but like an idiot I didn't and will regret it for the rest of my life. You can tell that Jimi was a huge influence. btw, have you guys ever heard the Hendrix albums Axis Bold As Love or Electric Ladyland? If you haven't, you need to! I have many favorite guitarists, but Jimi, SRV, Page and Gilmour are my absolute faves. Thanks for doing this!

Had "Live at El Mocambo" on VHS and it blew me away when I watched it the first time. I've since got it on DVD. Stevie was the greatest. He finally cleaned up and then tragedy struck..

I'm with you, Alex, he's my favorite of all time guitarist, I mean really. He didn't know how to read music, he said trying got in his way, he just played from his heart.

I got to see him tour with Jeff beck On month before he died

SRV and Johnny Copeland doing Tin Pan Alley together, true Blues power! Stevie is like a kid on Christmas playing with one of his idols

SRV baby! I caught him 5 times, each one better than the other. There is no better blues guitarist. The groove is great. Double Trouble always did a fine job backing him up.

I saw him live every year from 1983 to when he died in 1990. Just mind blowing concerts.

Gentlemen, thank you for not stopping and commenting during the music. It lets us enjoy it all the more. I saw one guy put up thought balloons so the viewers knew what he was thinking, I thought that was an original idea.

Anything from Austin City limits '89 is golden. Keep up the great work.

my favorite comment of all time about Texas Flood Live at the El Mocambo is that it's an encyclopedia of Electric Blues guitar, couldn't agree more!!!

Was lucky enough to see him live, and I knew I had seen a level of musicianship like no other

Wondering if you've listened to Pride and Joy by now .... Seeing him in person was quite an experience. He was totally a force of nature. Saw him in Baton Rouge at little club in the university area when he and Double Trouble opened for the Fabulous Thunderbirds. No one had heard of SRV yet. He had his following in TX but he just wasn't so well known outside his area yet. So, we loved the T-Birds and were really looking forward to seeing them in person. Ok, so opening act blew us away so much we were in shock. I mean, they even did All Along The Watchtower, a la the Hendrix way .... We just stared at each other for a few and somehow uttered "what the heck was that - who are those guys???" We were so discombobulated we had to gather our composure to see who we came there for - the Fab T-Birds. Fast forward to Jazz Fest in New Orleans a few years later. By then SRV was a super star and knocked out of the park. I still can vividly see his set at the Fest. Then during the Fest week, also saw them on the Riverboat that was so popular in N.O. at the time. Some called it the best bar in town. So, anyhow, it was inside, smallish, intimate and they once again were too mesmerizing. I am so happy I got to see him live 3 times! Learnning about his death was one of those experiences I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing. Headed down to a prime fishing area at my parents' house on the lake in Guntersville, AL and heard on the radio. Devastating. Ruined the fun for the day - sitting on the dock fishing and mourning.

Of course, I knew you would rate this a "10", as it is pointless to protest perfection! And just to make you jealous, I saw SRV Live in Regina, Canada from the front row of an acoustically perfect theatre. He had sooo many guitars on stands on stage, like selecting from a candy store, and he played them all. He BOUNCED his guitar up and down off the stage holding it by the whammy bar during VooDoo Chile! I'm sure he WOULD have set the guitar on Fire at some point...except that had already been done (RIP JIMI H.)

I saw SRV 4 times.I would come home and look at my guitars and shake my head.SRV was a total fucking monster

An amazing thing about SRV is often he would get local bands to open for him . A friend of mine was lucky enough to have the honour . I saw him twice and the energy in the audience is an indescribable experience . You can literally see SRV having an out of body experience . RIP

Greatest live performance of any genre. Ever. This performance needs to be watched. When he plays behind his back and sings. Otherworld genius.

In my opinion, SRV and JH is both #1. Stevie, in my opinion, is the greatest guitarist of all time. The way he plays, the way he writes, the way he enjoys the music. He knows he's awesome. Sadly, he died in a helicopter crash in 1990. Love you Stevie ❤️❤️

Hey dudes what's good?! The face description y'all were trying to describe is called STINK-FACE. And SRV has ALOT of those moments! Be Cool Y'all!! ✌

I saw SRV 4 times. Every show made me want to sell my guitars. The guy just had IT. He was born to play the guitar. Check out the smooth side of SRV.Listen to Lenny.

just as long as we know You guys saw it! I have seen many times~

Eric Clapton caught a Stevie show in the early days and was amazed that he never got lost in a solo. Amazed at the fluid nature of his playing.

I’ve been a fan of SRV for many years. His guitar skills are so over the top that I think sometimes people forget how great his vocals are!! The feeling & emotion that oozed from this man was something I’ve never seen before 🎸🔥🔥🔥🔥🎸🎤🔥🔥🔥🔥🎸 I feel we won’t ever see it again ♥️

OMG, I nearly fell over myself running to get here when I saw the caption! THANK YOU.

The look when you realize that Stevie plays behind his back while singing better than you will likely ever play normal.

Hey guys I remember reacting to this, his guitar work is amazing!! Keep up the great work mates!!

Love the looks on your faces!

Stevie's playing grabs your heart and soul and never lets go.THE BEST EVER!!!

You think there's any guitar left?

Montreux is a good live performance, his first trip there he was booed then jammed in the adjacent club all night where other big time artist 'discovered' him. He came back a couple years and hits later to great applause. What idiot would boo him?

Great stankfaces guys!

Little bitty dude (five-six) with enormous hand strength and surreal talent and pure soul.

Wanna see someone eat a guitar on stage? Check out the Austin City Limits video of "Leave my Little Girl Alone".

Thank you for playing Stevie True Texas pride..... Need to get live footage

how about having a poll for the next SRV song...?

Loved your reactions and love me some SRV. His live shows are pretty incredible. He does a wonderful cover of Jimi Hendrix’s “Little Wing”. The best version of it is probably the live version of his performance at the El Mocambo. I would enjoy seeing you react to it. Thanks for brightening my day!

This is my favourite reaction of you two so far. I think Andy was in a trance, it was so good. Great analysis too.

if you listen closely, you can hear a little grunt from him just b4 he goes into a solo, when you play by feel, your a master

Blues time. He's very good but I think the king of the blues, B.B. King, is a little bit better. There are many excellent blues players. Also listen to The Yardbirds, Muddy Waters.

Is anyone better at using the full neck than SRV?

Yeah you can't play like Stevey and not make the stank face! Lol

Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan are my top two favorite guitarists. To this day, I don't think I've heard a bad song or performance from either player. Two that have influenced too many guitarists to name and nobody have come close yet.

You boys need to check out Stevie Ray Vaughan playing "Testify" on his 1990 MTV Unplugged performance. Just Stevie and his 12 string....a beautiful thing.

That my friends is why you always react to SRV live! Little Wing and Lenny from this same concert! Life Without You live! Tin Pan Alley Live with Johnny Copeland (another blues legend) live in Montreaux! I love seeing young people react to great old school real music. He’s the G.O.A.T. !!!

GOAT PERIOD

in my humble opinion.... SRV was the best. Prince was 2nd. then Frank Zappa.

What continually blows my mind is, THIS IS A LIVE PERFORMANCE. His clean playing, the virtuosity, and behind his back...WTF!!!!!!!!

Check out gary moore and his Blues Alive album.

SRV is my Guitar Hero so I get mushy. Little Wing cover of Hendrix (without vocals) is amazing. Lighter? blues-rock performances with some great technical: Mary Had a Little Lamb, Crossfire, the House is a Rockin, Tightrope, Pride and Joy (MTV version on 12 string), the Telephone Song (Guitar World really liked this-issued around death-no video-kind of regaeeishh?) and Life by the Drop (sweet folk song, 12 string?no video?); and blues with a lot of feeling and great lyrics Life Without You (about a friend who died, always includes a spoken message to audience about loving people or his being grateful to be alive after drugs) and Ain’t Gone N Give Up in Love. The Hendrix covers are amazing but he was a great songwriter in his own right. Clapton performed awesome version of SRV Ain’t Gone N Give Up on Love. He is my favorite artist, keep learning new things every week and loving him more

Another fun fact for those of you that play, Stevie used 13 s. That's heavy, no pun intended.

Check out Riviera Paradise sometime. With your lady probably.....