Texas Flood (El Mocambo) - Stevie Ray Vaughan | Full Cover/Improv 

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I came home from work the other day and caught my guitar watching this.

El mocambo's Texas flood is ultimately the best electric guitar performance ever.

I never in a thousand years would've believed anyone could get this close to the original. That's unbelievable

You really did Stevie justice with this cover. As Albert King said to SRV once: "You're qualified." 😁

I have been studying SRV for 20+ years and can honestly say, Sean has almost certainly resurrected SRV from his grave to recereate this video. The phrasing, the tone, complexity and feel is so spot on, anyone would be very hard pressed to deny the exact replication of one of the greatest era Bluesman of all time. Phenomenal just phenomenal captures the sentiment.

I can’t believe that someone not named Stevie Ray Vaughan can play this song this damn good!! Dear lord Sean you are incredible.

As usual, one of the best (if not THE best) cover I have ever heard. You are one of the few guitarists who can capture the essence of SRV's songs. Love this cover.

What kind of sorcery is this? You never fail to channel SRV in the most authentic way I've ever heard him brought back to life. Seriously. WOW.

Wow...best cover I’ve seen on SRVs masterpiece “Texas Flood”...I take my hat off ! Stevie Ray Vaughan is for me the most talented guitarist ever and a legend... I remember that day long ago when heard on my car radio as I was going home that he had passed away and I just pulled over and sat in my car for like 10-15 min and tears fell out of my eyes...He was taken away from us far to early...but those screaming riffs of his will live forever...RIP SRV! ❤️🙏

I have a new favorite guitarist. Thank you for keeping SRVS music alive.

I honestly wouldn't have been surprised to see you playing behind your back!! Amazing!!!

My hand started hurting just watching this. Amazing skills.

That pinched harmonic at 7:25 is absolutely insane!

Had to buy the VHS 2 times and keep 2 DVDs now, They have legs. That had great sound, camera angles, and they were on fire that whole show. El Macombo SRV greatest live so far

When Sean performs, Texas is always flooded in some way or another.

Nice touch and emotion. You captured the spirit of SRV extremely well.

"The blues are the roots and the other musics are the fruits. It's better keeping the roots alive, because it means better fruits from now on. The blues are the roots of all American music. As long as American music survives, so will the blues." ~ Willie Dixon (1915-1992)

"The blues is celebration, because when you take sorrow and turn it into music, you transform it." ~ Odetta Holmes Folk, blues, spirituals guitarist, lyricist (1930-2008)

This is the best version of the El Mocambo version of this song I've ever heard. You should be proud of this cover

Stevie's looking down smiling on your brother!!! OMG!!! You touched my soul with this one. Hugh SRV fan. God bless you brother.♥️♥️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

That pinch harmonic at 7:25 was sweet! What an incredible performance altogether! Keep on playin the blues! 🎸

Incredible! The fact that someone could come within an orbit of SRV performance is breathtaking

OMG it is like SRV is back from the dead. Sean Mann - you are the man 🎸

Wow!!! There are very few people on earth that can play like Stevie the way you did. Incredible.

I can not beleave my ears a re hearing this ! Way to honor this legend

1st of all.....I really enjoy watching covers. I think it's from mid and late 70s rock club scene in NY. There were 15 to 20 great Rock clubs within a 50 mile radius. They all had great cover bands 7 days a week. That plus all the channels here on RU-vid. With that said....this is probably the best guitar cover I have ever seen. And we're talking covering one of the greatest guitarists to ever walk on the planet. Not just note for note, but in every way.....on his greatest song. Cheers my friend. It truly was incredible.

I love that you played his vocal lines and than the soloing chops, hands down one of the most accurate covers i’ve ever seen!!

The magnitude of greatness displayed here cannot be measured with todays existing technology. Thank you for doing this!!!!

This brought a tear to my eye I can feel you bring Stevie back alive thru the song...Damn this amazing 🎶

This is insanely cool that you were able to cover this version of the song with this kinda precision. I bet this took some real work and dedication. I salute your resolve sir.

I truly doubt there is any better guitarist in the world at this time. S/M is a guitar genius!!! Please, we NEED a CD!

"Everything comes out in blues music... joy, pain, struggle. Blues is affirmation with absolute elegance. It's about a man and a woman. So the pain and the struggle in the blues is that universal pain that comes from having your heart broken. Most blues songs are not about social statements." ~ Wynton Marsalis

It sounds so much like him that I keep anticipating hearing SRV say “well it’s floodin’ down in Texas!” as I’m sitting here working. 👏

You did this great. Stevie and Peter Frampton are the only artists that I can think of who's live performances are better than their studio records.

Dude i am watching this in class right now and my face is dropped. I cannot explain how beautiful this is. You have really done this one justice, to the max. I am honestly astonished at how incredibly well done this is, you're unreal!

Eu amo o SRV e nunca tinha visto alguém tocar as músicas dele como você. Perfeito.

"Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom. If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn. They teach you there's a boundary line to music. But, man, there's no boundary line to art." ~ Charlie Parker (1920-1955)

Perfect ! 👏 Greatings from France 🤘

This cover is a masterpiece!

I would pay for see this in live perfectly, incredible!

Mind-blowing!!!! I have no words!

It's so good that I'm flabbergasted every time. finally, I listen to it more than the original version of SRV which I love. All my neighbors know your version by heart.👏👏👏👏👏

This one is the best cover of El mocambo's Texas flood i have ever seen. We the vocal's on, i would consider it the OG

One of the best covers of this song ive seen.... Crazy!!

100 points perfect score for the playing and bonus points for the shirt.

absolutely wonderful!

Mannnnnn.... what can I say? Don't let Stevie hear this..... he'll come back to haunt you! UNREAL...

Beyond epic Sean! Top notch performance!!

If i closed my eyes and listed to this version I would swear it was the Guitar God himself SRV.. AWESOME COVER DUDE!!

Man that's as good as it gets to Stevie spot on and awesome with some extras! Thanks Sean!

Excelente improv! On fire!

That was fantastic. I saw Stevie many times and he delivered these tunes with such intensity it was hard to fathom!

Absolutely Amazing!!🎸🎶🎼🎵🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Superbe !!! SRV est toujours avec nous .

Crazy, magical, very talented musician!!! Thank you brother!!!

so good man! i put it on and immediately was taken to that video of him. even the slight bends and nuances Great stuff as always

Simply incredible! 🍻👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

this is MAGNIFICENT i love it

Hands down your best yet, great job

That is without question the most impressive cover I’ve ever seen of this. Outstanding performance!

Wow, indescribably good, to say that was amazing is a vast understatement, can’t put into words how good you are.

Your vocal phrasing is on point man, Incredible. Always love your SRV covers.

Awesome cover dude! And I’ve seen Stevie Ray do this twice! Totally enjoyed it! Well done! Thanks for the upload!

Congrats, you have officially mastered the electric guitar. Seriously, Sean, this is so good, glad to be following you, I’m watching this the night before my SAT and this video was what I needed to cool off, so thanks on a personal note. This is AMAZING!

Talk about rocking the blues! Insanely good performance, definitely you've captured the spirit of the music. That's literally one of th best performances I've ever seen!, thank you.

Hats off bro, this is the absolute embodiment of Stevies playing! 👍

Well. That's put a big, big smile on my face!! Fantastic!! That El Mocambo gig was superb, and Texas Flood was sooooo, sooo great. Great work. Thanks

wow. Absolutely incredible

Absolutely fantastic attempt my friend. I only say attempt because we all wish we could have his true feel and relentless attack on the instrument. You're closer than 99% of us no doubt. Cheers

Amazing❗️thank you, thank you, thank you so much‼️Very spiritual experience ❤️🌈🙏

My god! Amazing! You have been blessed with a wonderful gift.

Your playing IS MAGICAL!! 🙏💓

Wow, amazing playing and accuracy!

Well this version is HANDS DOWN the best version and you absolutely nailed it so damn freaking great job man!

I love this strato sound....

Man, this cover’s on fire!!!

i came to hear a cover, i didnt realise i end up listening sounds from heaven

Incredible!

Incredible that we still see fantastic guitar players like you playing SRV. Keep bluesing buddy! Wish you all the best

Sean, you're killing this. so amazing!!

Just close your eyes.... and listen!! Let it take you back!! Love it Sean!! You nailed it!! 🎸🎸🎸

As always, your phrasing is flawless..

Wow I didn't expect the Helix to sound THAT good! Awesome playing.

Dude you got the chops, it sounds insane you only need a black face fender amp and you’ll be there that’s the only thing your missing a tube amp 🔥🔥

Your playing is incredible man, how fuckn good you are, don’t even miss a note, puré feeling and soul, thanks.

Fantastic!!! Great job!!!

That was INCREDIBLE!!

Just came across this video. Your rendition and improv are so insanely good! Just as good as the original and even better in a way based on all of your nuances and your style!

Phenomenal tone and guitar playing!

phenomenal... I can only imagine how much time you spent learning this song.... incredible

I am just beginning my guitar learning journey today and SRV is the reason. Watching you inspires me even more and gives me a goal!

WTF!! I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD EVER HEAR ANYONE ..GET CLOSE TO DOING THIS SONG JUSTICE! HOW THE HELL CAN YOU DO THIS ..... SETTING DOWN!! REMARKABLE ... SRV , WOULD BE PLEASED! I SURE AS HELL AM! BRILLIANT!! MANY THANKS!

Beautiful

Congratulations you are now a guitar legend 🎉 this cover is absolutely amazing 🔥💯

Taking notes 📝

Completely agree!!! The El Mocambo version of TF makes the hair on my arms and the back of my neck stand up every time I listen to it. Stellar cover btw! Love it!! I would absolutely love to see a video of you Sean, and Tommy Kotana together cutting heads on an SRV cover like this. That would be absolutely epic!

gave me the chills

Pure heaven!!! Amazing technical skills with all the feeling and sound!

One of your absolute best Sean. Epic playing. Fabulous choice. If you can produce this tone live, time to start touring. You will kill it. I can’t give you any bigger compliment than say your the closest I’ve heard anyone get to SRV technique and tone and many have got close. If you love SRV you have to respect what Sean’s giving us guys. Best on RU-vid