OUT OF THIS WORLD Stevie Ray Vaughan - Voodoo Child live (REACTION) 

Back in the 70s and early 80's, there was sort of an unwritten rule, don't try to play Hendrix, you won't do it justice. Then came along Stevie Ray Vaughn. He could absolutely do Hendrix justice. On a side note, SRV was sort of a lesson in missed opportunities, and counting your blessings. As a child, I was too young to ever get the chance to see Hendrix live, and it was regretful that I would never get that chance, but then I went to college in Austin in the 80s, and I had the opportunity to see SRV several times, so it all sort of evens out. We may never get the chance to go back to see the greats of the past, but there are and will be greats in our present and future. Just make the time to get out, and see what's going on around you. Take chances, and you will be rewarded with a lifetime of amazing memories.

Love how SRV made this tune his own, however, stayed true to the original.

You know Stevie and Jimi played everyday. It’s been said that Jimi would sleep with his guitar because he would dream about music and would wake up grab the guitar and learn the music he dreamed. All the great soloists were like this, be it Jazz or Rock, guitar or saxophone. Charlie Parker, Louis Armstrong, it’s not about technic or musical knowledge it’s about how the brain rewires itself to transmit thoughts and feeling through an instrument that is so familiar that the instrument itself kinda disappears and the human qualities are brought to the listener. Hendrix was a para-trooper and I think jumping out of airplanes had a lot to do with his sound and style in a way that surfing had a lot to do with Dick Dale’s sound, Dick Dale was a player Jimi was inspired by. Stevie basically revived that Hendrix and Albert Collins style in an era that was dominated by synth pop, he was just so incredible and in many was perfected that musical form. Great reaction. Thanks.

I was a Freshman in high school in 1969. That was the year Hendrix appeared at Woodstock. It was a time of innovation in music like no other. We would hear bands play all over and whenever they would say anything about playing a Hendrix tune, we'd all kind of roll our eyes and say, "Yeah....sure you are." No one came close to what Hendrix could do. Fast forward to 1985, and now I'm 30, married and raising a family. A friend told me about this guy from Texas that could cover Hendrix like no one else. To this, I gave the usual response. "Yeah...right." I did finally listen to SRV play "Little Wing" and I was amazed. But when I heard him do "Voodoo Chile", it was even more astounding. I've been a fan of his ever since. In my mind, there's no one better at playing guitar. He's been gone now for more than 30 years. His style is as fresh today as it was then. Timeless. It never gets old. So glad younger folks are picking up on these masters and innovators in music. They don't make 'em like that anymore.

I was fortunate enough to see him play live twice in the 80's, ill never forget the solo's and other worldly playing id ever seen, RIP SRV.

At one point back in the '80s when I was just a kid my aunt took me to an AA meeting in Austin and Stevie AND John Lee Hooker was there. I was too young to appreciate it and didn't even know who they were until years later when my aunt told me. and because it's Anonymous you're not supposed to out people. But at that point they were of course passed away.

Last week I found the DVD live at the El Mocambo at the thrift store for two bucks! What a show! Really enjoyed your reaction as always. Thanks.

It doesn't get better than this. Well, maybe Glen Campbell, but perhaps another day :) From David Gilmour, to Jimi, to SRV, this week's guitar ascent is staggering.

If you havent seen it yet, one of his most killer blues numbers is the video "Texas Flood, Live At Elmocambo" - (make sure its the El Mocambo version-!) possibly THE best blues guitar performance ever recorded.

Stevie Ray used Jimi's pedal whenever he covered his songs. Stevie Ray went to see Jimi's father to personally request his permission to cover his songs. He could've just had his manager call and request it,but that's not how Stevie Ray rolled. Jimi's father not only gave his permission, but he gifted him Jimi's pedal.

That tone, the man was incredible. Thickest gauge strings on any Strat!

That last 90 seconds:"HERE'S SOMETHING I CAN DO THAT YOU CAN'T DO!"

His phrasing and emotion of playing guitar is truly amazing. Love this artist.

I've been listening to SRV for about 35 years now and never get tired of him. For sure one of the greatest ever!

Thank you, Jimi, but I don't need you any more. Your greatest student has captured me, heart and soul.

I'm 82 years young this year and still rocking mainly in my rocking chair. 😎🎶🎵🎶🎵🦘 Love and peace from Australia.

I would love to see reactors cover more of Stevie's music that he personally wrote. They are such incredible songs! :)

Double Trouble is the best rhythm section ever!

I love Pride and Joy and he does a knock out cover of The Beatles' "Taxman". I also recommend his brother, Jimmie Vaughan's band, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and their kick ass song, "Tough Enough". I'd go even further and recommend the Southern Rock band, Georgia Satellites and their 1986 hit, "Keep Your Hands to Yourself".

The Nashville performance he plays half of the song behind his back. 🤯

Dude he only gets better, and better! Tin Pan Alley!

Most talented human ever to pick up a guitar check out more of him still gives me goosebumps watching him he's the goat no one else could play his guitars strings where to thick

Daniel, welcome to this rabbit hole. Never do his studio versions, always live. Check out the nursery rhyme "Mary Had A Little Lamb" from the same Austin performance, then his best on YT, IMO, "Life Without You" live from the Capitol theatre in New Jersey, jaw dropping.

From that performance in Austin you need to see him perform “leave my girl alone.” It’s just incredible. RIP to the legend SRV.

No one could have paid homage to Hendrix better than SVR. You should really give a listen to the song Little Wing. Originally by Hendrix, pre-recorded by Derrick and the Dominos, and then by SVR. All three versions are out of this world and should be listened too. As usual great reaction

Voodoo Chlie/Voodoo Child has been covered dozens of times by many artists. Jimi and SRV did it best.

I was lucky enough to see him when he played The Elmo in Toronto

SRV ~ 🎸🐐 THE goat of all goats

Stevie is greatest guitarist ever.

There's a lot of great outtakes from that live at Austin concert. Look At Little Sister is great not only for Stevie but outstanding keys as well. SRV is my favorite guitarist. I saw him in 1983 and he blew my mind.

I can't say it enough. He's the greatest guitarist I've ever seen.

Great reaction. Daniel,. Stevie is off the chain on. Guitar 🎸🎶🎶🎶🎶💕💕

You're getting closer to the blues. Take the plunge into the blues and check out Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, Son House, the Kings (Albert, B.B., and Freddie), Johnny Winter.

Thirteen gauge strings. My hands hurt just watching. And Tommy Shannon is killing it on bass.

Quote I found on Wiki, Attributed to James McBride "He seemed to come out of nowhere, a Zorro-type figure in a riverboat gambler's hat, roaring into the '82 Montreux festival with a '59 Stratocaster at his hip and two flame-throwing sidekicks he called Double Trouble. He had no album, no record contract, no name, but he reduced the stage to a pile of smoking cinders and, afterward, everyone wanted to know who he was." His guitar often reduces my brain to cinders.

I never thought anyone would ever in a million years would come close to the Hendrix original but SRV is astounding!

I witnessed Jimi in person with this , Maple Leaf Gardens May 03 1969 , i remember it as if it was just yesterday , right Outta Sight Jimi ....... : > P

SRV...truly nothing more need be said but I will anyway. Damn, SRV just makes that guitar put a powerful sting all over those who listen. Clapton had high praise for SRV and who doesn't believe that both of them aren't two of the top guitar players in all of rock and blues? Thank you. I will go listen to Jimi next, though I think I know every note of that one by heart.

Jimi Hendrix Live N.Y. at the Cafe Au Go Go 1968. Check that 49 min. Jam out. One of his best.

Hendrix, SRV and Prince. My 3 favorite players.

I’ll never forget my dad showing me this. Unrealll

Awesome reaction! I saw Stevie perform this live 8 times. Never the same - it's all improv. Watch his performance at Nashville (will blow your mild). For a Stevie original and excellent song to analyze lyrics - checkout Life Without You - Capitol Theatre. That performance really highlights his sweet vocal skills. Finally there is not a better performance of electric blues than Texas Flood at El Mocambo. RIP SRV

In my version of heaven I get to jam with all my favorite artists and play with all my lost pets.

I saw Stevie play twice in one day back in 89.

Stevie Ray ! Such an amazing guitar player, who also had such an amazing voice. I remember hearing word when he died.. that was my Buddy Holly ; John Lennon moment. Left us way too soon. was lucky enough to have seen him live a few times. Thanks for sharing.

Thank You Daniel For Another Great Reaction I Absolutely Love SRV And I Love The Respect You Give All The Artists You React To You Have A Great Ear For Music. I Really Enjoy Watching Your Channel I Love How You Break A Song Down And Give Your Thoughts On What The Song Means From Your Perspective, I Love Your Smile And Great Attitude God Bless You Keep Them Coming

I moved back to Ft. Worth in the late 70's My friend &I went to a bar call JJ BluesBar to see a new guitarist out of Dallas. $2:00 Coverto see SRV. Had never heard of him. I had the luck to see Jimi years earlier & couldn't believe what I was witnessing.3 nights later he played the next town over at a joint called sams Truckstop . We.had to go,only$1,00 cover this time . 3nights later,played another local bar. When the guy taking the money saw us he said he'd seen us at the other 2 shows so he let us in free.Saw SRV in 9 days in 3 differant bars for $2.00 We tried to get the waitress to give him some shots.we bought him but he couldn't drink them because he was only 17 .

This is the video my guitar plays all day while I'm at work!

It just doesn't get any better than this! Supposedly, Stevie had acquired the wah pedal that belonged to Jimi Hendrix. Stevie had great respect for Jimi and actually approached his dad about covering Voodoo Child to which his dad agreed. Stevie used Jimi's Vox V846 pedal on his Hendrix covers and a few other songs. Not sure if it's true, but I saw where Stevie's brother Jimmy got the pedal for him.

Another Jimi/Stevie side by side you might be blown away by would be 3rd Stone From The Sun from Hendrix's ARE YOU EXPERIENCED album (you might have to purchase Hendrix's version - i can't find a free play on the internet, just covers). SRV performed a great cover of it at the El Mocambo (that entire show is priceless, and if you haven't gotten to Texas Flood, shame on you! LOL). When Hendrix came to light, we had never heard an electric guitar played like that. Feedback was considered a nuisance; get rid of it, turn it down! Hendrix said; think so? He walked right up to the amp, cranked the volume, and manipulated, modulated, and mastered that recycling sound to create something completely original and beautiful. Watching Stevie Ray Vaughan play in tribute is an Experience.

Great reaction!! More SRV! How bout “Tin Pan Alley” with Stevie Ray and Johnny Copeland???

Also notice like Hendrix and Page...they play alone...both the rhythm parts and lead. Amazing!

I saw Jimi 'n Stevie both do this song live. Lucky me!

This may be heresy coming from someone who has always admired Jimi, but more and more I'm becoming convinced that Stevie Ray was the GOAT. Way cool to see you comparing the two directly.

You seem to like guitar players so i recommend the following artists to check out. Johnny Winter Memory Pain and Hustled Down In Texas from Second Winter, Rock Me Baby from Still Alive And Well, Jumping Jack Flash from Johnny Winter And Live. Jeff Beck From Ronnie Scotts. Anything from Rory Gallagher.

The man could play!! I recommend you listen to Life By the Drop, 12string acoustic song, written by friend Doyle Bramhall (amazing in his own right). Released posthumously, just showing another side of SRV, and what could have been. Great reaction, thank you.

He made playing the guitar look so second nature. I miss him still. Glad I got to see him a couple of times when he was alive.

Jimmy invented it but Stevie perfected it!

I was 5 years younger than you when I first heard Jimi Hendrix and like you I'm a guitar player as well... I grew up cutting my teeth with Hendrix but knew I would never be able to play like him. I had to find my own style.... what I credit Hendrix for is pure inspiration ,pure creativity, and pure rule breaking to the max that's what I look for and Stevie Ray Vaughan also felt that way... I am sure of it!

SRV is, in my opinion, as good as it gets. He was the definition of becoming the instrument and letting the music flow through you. When you get a chance, you should totally check out SRV performing another Hendrix song, Little Wing live at the El Mocambo. As a guitar player myself, that video absolutely blows me away every time I watch it (and also makes me want to give up playing guitar lol).

Look. I'm old. I grew up idolizing Hendrix. I was considered a pretty good guitarist in my day. But when I saw Stevie in the 80's, well. This video is a good place to watch carefully his right hand as he in a millisecond changes tones with the volume/tone knobs and pickup switch. What you can't see is how he coordinates the wah pedal at the same time to create exactly the sound he wants at times with the individual notes. I was embarrassed to to pick up my guitar. And at the time I owned a sweet 56 strat and a 61 firebird. They weren't expensive in those days.

Seeing Stevie Ray up close and live was a special treat.

Some guitarists are master of "less is more"... say like Knopfler or Gilmour. But SRV is the master of "MORE IS MORE!"

You have got to watch him play "Texas Flood" if you thought voodoo child blew you away, you will fly out of your chair when you see what he does with that guitar.. and as always, God bless you, young man..keep following your dreams..I have no doubt that you will succeed in all that you do ❤

Loved it, Bro! Thank you for sharing! 😊

Speaking of Jimi and SRV, you would totally enjoy Jeff Healey, similarly talented except he was blind. SRV helped launch his career in the 80's...sadly passed away fairly young as well. Check out his live song See The Light on the show Night Music, you will not be disappointed

An awesome vid to watch how much he is constantly adjusting his pickups and tone knobs throughout while still playing like a demon on fire - it adds another level of appreciation (and another element I'll never be able to recreate!) to how ludicrous Stevie is as a master of that Strat.

and he was using Jimi's pedals and effects on this performance. a fitting gift from the Hendrix family to the only other person on the planet worthy of them.

One of my favorite videos of all time...

He was wonderful...yeah does this justice! Keep looking at Jimmy Page too! What I like about SRV is that he plays so naturally and easily...laid back like it is second nature to him! Fabulous guitarist!

As you are discovering and admiring and learning about all these great guitarists....As they are making you cry, and wonder if you could ever accomplish anything with a musical instrument in your hand (after playing for 55 years "I still have doubts")....Know that your own Happiness is what matters. That being said, I "HIGHLY" recommend you check out Steve Via - Tender Surrender...

Both were great, different, but great.

That STRAT has a lot of miles on it. ✌

This SRV is a classic ! Another classic is from the early Steve Miller band from the late ‘60’s called -->>> Dime-A-Dance romance…..his was a HARD driving band at that time….as compared to smooth sailing stuff that came later….which is what most people are familiar with. Check it out…you’ll be very surprised…..! Enjoy your channel …great variety !!

👏🙌💯‼️I always look forward to your thoughtful and emotional reactions, but especially to SRV🎸🎶‼️. This is a great version of his but I have to recommend Stevie performing this in Toyko! It is by far the best, most inventive, free flowing, creative, fun, and long version of Voodoo Child. No doubt Jimi was jealous when he heard this himself! Because Stevie is incapable of playing the same song the same way ever, you will hardly be aware you have heard it before. I really hope you will react to this version some time. But if not, you are it to yourself to watch it on your own✌️💙

The GOAT.

You might also want to check out the original incredible studio version by Hendrix from his Electric Ladyland album. Also, SRV recorded a fantastic studio version of Voodoo Child. Clearly, SRV was a huge fan of Jimi. He played this song live many, many times. There is also a wild live performance of SRV playing Jim's Third Stone From The Sun.

I love SRV. However, for the full Voodoo experience, you have to go back to the author. Hendrix wrote two songs - Voodoo Chile (yes it is spelled this way with an e, not a d) the original long composition, then Voodoo Child (with a d not an e) Slight Return. SRV covered the slight return improv, nearly note for note. Reviews of his cover are always good but many of the professional reviewers could not figure out the point of such a close copy. You should listen to both Hendrix songs, in order, to get a feel for not just the Return, but the atmosphere of the entirety of the 2 songs and mind of the creator. So many (too many) do not know the Hendrix masterpieces in their original form, on the Electric Ladyland album. Not just songs, they are statements of the era with a distinctive mood. Even if you don’t post these on Dicon, you owe it to yourself to check it out. Don’t look for live videos. Only the album version will provide both the sound quality and eyes closed experience.

You have to check out Hendrix Machine Gun - Live at Fillmore East...

For another great version check Erick Clapton and Stevie Winwood. Stevie Winwood played the Hammond organ on the original Electric Ladyland Album and as someone has already commented the original and slight return are a must.

🤯outrageous !

Checkout his sound check, totally amazing

Jimi invented it and Stevie perfected it.

SRV, YEAH!!

If you really want to have your mind blown, check out "Third Stone From The Sun" from live at the Mocombo, even better is the Jimmi Hendrix studio version of the same song!!

Strongest recommendation to review 'Little Wing' by SRV from that same El Mocambo show. Minus the behind the back, that song is every bit the guitar masterpiece that 'Texas Flood' is.

Need to listen & See to Stevie Ray Texas Flood

Hey Daniel, you should really do a comparison of another Hendrix song, Little Wing. The original and SRV’s cover are very different.👍

It goes without saying that SRV is amazing, but that band is tight, tight, tight!!

JMH & SRV are cosmic brothers of the Stratosphere

Love both JH and SRV. For your next cover comparison, go for "She's Not There" first by the Zombies and then Santana from their Moonflower album.

SRV the only man on earth who could and did out Jimi Jimi

Guitargasmic

Great recovery after dropping his pic twice 😂

Jimi Hendrix invented it… Stevie Ray Vaughan perfected it.

Everyone worships this man, rightfully so. Nobody ever seems to say - wow that is one hell of a band back there. Double Trouble was one bad ass group of men. Never get credit!!!!!

You need to see Live At The El Mocambo... end of story !

🎸 Who can do it better?

One small thing that imo Jimi explored more and had more mastery of was feedback control. Perhaps there is some good to great feedback tidbits with Stevie but it seems he struggles, understandably with it sometimes. Of course, Stevie added other things to the mix. They are very much equals in my book. Hendrix was a conduit frequently with the feedback used as a paintbrush. I love both, I have so much Stevie and a lot of Jimi so, this is just my investigatory opinion. Great video, love this period in his life, clean, sure and strong… so ironic to lose him at his best.

On Jimis album, it's Voodoo Chile (: