Albert King: a huge, if not one of the most influental guitarists in the ey… Read Full Bio ↴Albert King: a huge, if not one of the most influental guitarists in the eyes of Stevie Ray Vaughan. SRV and his hero got together for a live, studio jam session, in which they played several different tracks together, including "Blues At Sunrise", "Pride and Joy" and "Stormy Monday". In between songs there are brief chats between the two legends. A must have for any blues fan.

Pride And Joy
Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaughan Lyrics

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Well you've heard about love givin' sight to the blind
My baby's lovin' cause the sun to shine
She's my sweet little thang....She's my pride and joy
She's my sweet little baby....I'm her little lover boy

Yeah I love my baby....Heart and soul
Love like ours won't never grow old
She's my sweet little thang....She's my pride and joy

She's my sweet little baby....I'm her little lover boy

Yeah I love my lady....She's long and lean
You mess with her....You'll see a man get mean
She's my sweet little thang....She's my pride and joy
She's my sweet little baby....I'm her little lover boy

Well I love my baby....Like the finest wine
Stick with her until the end of time
She's my sweet little thang....She's my pride and joy
She's my sweet little baby....I'm her little lover boy

Yeah I love my baby....Heart and soul
Love like ours won't never grow old

She's my sweet little thang....She's my pride and joy
She's my sweet little baby....I'm her little lover boy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaughan's song Pride and Joy speak of a great love that is compared to a shining sun. The singer's significant other is his pride and joy, his sweet little thang, and he her little lover boy. The love that they share is described as heart and soul, and one that will never grow old. The singer goes on to describe his lady as long and lean, and warns that if anyone messes with her, they will see a man get mean. He loves her like the finest wine and wants to stick with her until the end of time.

Line by Line Meaning

Well you've heard about love givin' sight to the blind
You must have heard about love healing people who are lost and confused.

My baby's lovin' cause the sun to shine
My baby’s love is so powerful that it brightens up my day like sunshine.

She's my sweet little thang....She's my pride and joy
She is the sweetest thing in my life, and she brings immense happiness to me.

She's my sweet little baby....I'm her little lover boy
She’s my love, and I am devoted to her completely.

Yeah I love my baby....Heart and soul
I love my baby with my whole heart and soul.

Love like ours won't never grow old
Our love will never get old or stale.

Yeah I love my lady....She's long and lean
I love my lady, who is slender and attractive.

You mess with her....You'll see a man get mean
If anyone messes with her, they will see the fierce, protective side of me.

Well I love my baby....Like the finest wine
I love my baby like the most exquisite and timeless wine.

Stick with her until the end of time
I will stand by her side, forever and always.

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@anjohufffy7601

5y↑82

One time my brother and I got drunk with my dad, this song came on from the in session DVD, he started howling and yelling as if we was at a concert, one of the best memories I had with my dad. Rip pops.

@chrisbash1105

1y↑2

My pops passed also but I also had some great memories with him and the music of Stevie

@kiko632

Sorry for your loss, ❤ seems like a great man

@hardestie

One of the best memories you people can keep and tell your kids, grandkids,etc.. awesome

@LorraineAshby

9y↑195

I love the little chat they had just before Stevie started. Albert King:" You got to pay attention cos there's a lot of guitar players out here, they just play, they play fast, they don't concentrate on no soul, but you got 'em both." God bless them both....

@bluesjenjwg87

9y↑4

Likewise Lorraine....I have that DVD and love all those chats & the playing is amazing :)

@GrandpasDelight

9y↑5

Jennie Woods-Glue
oh man, there is a DVD of that session? I had no idea. I gotta have that one. That music does have sooooooo much soul. You would think they were in muscle shoals. What a great video.

@carlosval9611

8y↑4

+Lorraine Ashby OK. You're right. God bless'em.

@wowojeejee

7y↑1

There is no god!

@rocknroller77

6y↑1

Exactly. Awesomeness recognizes the same 😁👍

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@sketchywah2323

9y↑24

It's such a shame the way music has gone. The world needs someone to carry on what these guys were doing...

@BluesboyJagCigarBoxGuitars

13y↑16

Stevie is REALLY trying hard to pull back and not do his dweedly dweedly thing on this recording and it really works here. His restraint is breathtaking. Im really burned out on his over the top style but he BURNS and is in a land all by himself, no doubt about it. He feels what he plays which is the whole point but most people simply can't feel that much soul ALL THE FRIGGING TIME which is what makes his shows some of the best guitar shows humanity has ever seen. : )

@Dirtilike1

39w↑1

This was one of Stevie's idols for obvious reasons. He was letting his idol shine.

@kybluesmanfan

7y↑19

The joy that Mr. King has on his face is priceless.

@skontch1

12y↑16

two of the greatest guitarists ever. period.

@sizzlechestmcmurphy4365

9y↑59

Took Albert King about 2 minutes to figure the song out... What a badass... Fantastic duet!

@wijk89

5y↑7

Matlock Wallace It’s a standaard blues. Of course he had no difficulty figuring it out.

@nancyh.c.7009

9y↑19

Didn't they just bring out the best in each other? What total joy to listen to the love! Listen, too, to how Albert adds his carefree sophisticated blues tone to the presentation. I DIG it. And SRV lets him do it too...now that's love!!

@PatsBandofCash

9y↑2

Yes, this video is really good how they brought out the best of each other. Blues is done with feeling, and yes, it's LOVE. Pride and Joy is a great song. I just covered it. I sing, play bass guitar and rock hard all at the same time. I think I rock n' roll the best today. I did it with a karaoke. I even wore my all black leather outfit. It's my featured video right now if you want to see me move and hear my punchy bass. Happy New Year.

@emburto

9y↑2

+Nancy H.C. Love SRV..Saw him too.. Stunned at AK. No wonder SRV loved him too! Superb by both.

@jerometaperman7102

6y↑3

Albert King. What a fantastic job he does jumping into this song without ever having rehearsed with this band. A true master.

@kencromwell2805

8y↑13

In my opinion one of the best versions of pride and joy by the greatest SRV..and Mr.King...and that bass player is rockin..some awesome bass lines.

@lawiwis882

10y↑28

Accidently received this full video in a bag full of Grateful Dead cd's, this has to be of my favorite jam sessions. Two greats bonding through the love of music.

@BigBadMonkey23

Mm, I remember when I was just entering high school my dad gave me a collection of music (basically an assortment of country, rock, jazz and classical orchestra) he had laying around the place. The one that always stood out to me was Stevie. When I first heard his music, it was like I'd been struck by lightning.

In the fifteen years since then (not necessarily wiser, but maybe a touch more eloquent), I've yet to hear an ARTIST who could move in the same manner. It was almost like a revelation. He put into his performances this purity and intensity of emotion and soul that I have a difficult time finding anywhere else. If there's one thing I could ever ask for in my life, it would be to see and hear that same feeling in the next generation.

@cloudattack3279

8y↑9

SRV's slow hand in the 8 bars after the intro is absolutely flawless.

@thefocox

9y↑65

You can see respect in the Stevie face.

@petarsutaric6909

8y↑14

albert king is the biggest influence on SRV.

@mikemurphy498

7y↑3

Actually his brother Jimmie was his biggest influence.😎

@petarsutaric6909

7y↑6

Mike Murphy his brother actually played guitar before stevie, but stevie thought it's cool so he started learning and became a better guitarist

@bim-ska-la-bim4433

5y↑1

Panic...SRV lived a wild, hard life but yeah it was so nice to see this - he knew where he came from in the music world...

@eduardosilvatrevizan9725

True.

@AdrianAndersson

13y↑5

It's cool to see Albert just jamming away to a song he never had played before

@nebulae87

7y↑10

Stevie playing it in standard E.....and sounds just as great

@Postelini

13y↑2

Stevie is just absorbing the game that's being given to him. Genius.

@monkwhitley

42w

Wow 40 years ago ! There's not much around like this anymore . How lucky we were and are to have been left with recordings such as this . ❤

@KentShepherd

13y↑2

I'm guessing that King hasn't heard this song much from the intro, yet he still sounds amazing jamming with SRV here. That's the mark of a true guitar god.

@hungerstriker27

12y↑2

this shows stevie´s class. he played a short solo, instead of the usual mind blowing solo.... in respect of his master.

@guerreirodocanavial1885

3y↑2

Albert pegou o tom na hora,segundo pesquisei ele não manjava de teoria era na base do ouvidomêtro mesmo.massa!

@tomthefunky

13y↑1

This is fascinating watching Albert playing rythym guitar. I know he was an unconventional player, but I never saw anyone play sliding 9th chords with their middle finger.

@MB2340

3y↑1

That Bass line is absolutely amazing.

@bluesatsunset

14y↑4

20 years, rest in peace Stevie.

@kaycee7945

11y↑1

We miss you, Stevie...Died WAYYYYY too young...Mankind was ROBBED of your incredible TALENT! I can only IMAGINE what INCREDIBLE music you would have brought us for the next 40 or 50 years! LOVE YOU, STEVIE!

@cbpapp

Can’t possibly love these guys more. The voice, the skill, the artistry.......beyond amazing.

@mhardiman4987

Go Stevie and Albert!❤

@bogertheogre

14y

seeing these two blues titans together just gives me the chills

@jarraez95

11y

I just bought the complete session, and the hole thing is magic from the very start to the end, a none stop pure blues session with probably the best two guitar players in history. amazing

@LRBMusic1

12y↑1

Albert King Pure genius most modern rock licks grew out of him

@rh741

12y

they play fast and they dont concentrate on no soul. That is going to be one of the best quotes. ONE of the best jam sessions i've heard so far.

@kurt6410

8y↑77

I loved how Albert yelled he he Pride and JOY at 0:57!!!!!!!!!

@bluestate69

7y↑6

I thought that was really cool too!!!

@dennymcfastlane8530

7y↑8

It looked like Stevie dug it also if You look at Stevie after the he he!!! R.i.P. Stevie and Albert.

@joaomalho332

Me too 👌

@willnye6640

11y

I am so thrilled to have heard this. This is amazing and I'm only upset by how long it has taken me to discover it.

@PoeticJustice05

13y↑1

AAAHHHH!!!! Albert King! Now THAT'S the Blues. You can feel the Blues pulsating all throughout that man. It is tangible and its scope is eternal. What a legend.

@danwestfall2840

11y↑1

This has to be the coolest jam ever, Amazing!!

@jerometaperman7102

Great gawd I’m glad they did this and recorded it. Absolute masterpiece.

@fabionogueirablues1617

dois monstros do blues

@AsWeSpeak154

12y

WOW! Thanks for this upload. What a wonderful blend of two great talents. Brings tears to my eyes, I tell ya.

@jorgeantoniocruz7416

7y↑1

meus dois bluesman favoritos! nunca os esquecerei . r.i.p

@SausagefingersElias

Sheesh! Blows me away every time and I keep coming back. I never tire of hearing this. It's beautiful...end of

@felipegft

14y

the feeling passed in the blues of this guys in something I have no word to explain

@Juakotrasher

13y

This is what i call an improvisation. Awsome!!

@dbeast4201

13y

I've watched the whole thing 3 times and amazing is an understatement for this session...

@khanmetal

11y

AMAZING !!! NEVER DIE !

@FanOfJanis

12y↑1

Like, damn! ... damn!! ... DAMN!!! Don't get no better than THIS! We've gone to blues-music heaven. Heck, I don't want to leave either. Two grand-master MUSICIANS just nailin' it to the WALL, babes! These guys are BOTH so great, it simply takes your breath away. Mercy! ... FoJ

@angusharvey

10y↑5

rhythm section on point!!

@PedroHalen

13y

perfeito!!!

@Hahaa99

Anytime I see SRV, there’s always a sense of sadness because he had so few years left. What a loss indeed 😢

@cain1685

6y↑1

BB's reaction at the beginning of Pride and Joy is priceless!!! Hahahaha he loved it!

@tmmuscics2753

39w

This is Albert king not bb king

@PamperedTongue

12y↑1

alberts in awe of stevie for the first 2 minutes its great to see another brilliant player amazed by another what a site to see so grateful for this beautiful video

@KOSMICKEN09

13y↑1

I saw SRV here in Kalamazoo on a friday night, 2 days before he was killed in Wisconsin. Still probably the saddest and most devastated I ever felt about a famous musician dying.

@AntonioGonzales-lc2dk

Esto es Hermoso ❤️❤️❤️❤️🤙🔥

@darkrain143

It’s like they’re telling stories with their music!

@arnaud360

13y

that is insane! how they exchange solos, riffs... :D

@njmariner22

Stevie Ray, and both "The Kings"
kicking ass and taking names in the clouds
God Bless them all...I miss good blues

@finlaymorrey7072

Damn. Don’t mess With Stevie’s baby. He did the fist. Such a great person. The both of them. They’re definitely somewhere right now jamming and having fun. Hats off to these amazing guys

@LunchSock

13y

Stevie ray could smash the guitar over his head and it would still sound better than anything on America Idol.

@Postelini

13y

Albert King is feeling that beat!!!

@suelyerubinho

13y

Stevie is THE BEST of BLUES!! THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST!

@kernal616

13y

and other people are trying to get paid off of them.who ever put this back on the web I CAN'T SAY THANK YOU ENOUGH. i just love the music they play. THEY ARE AWESOME.and so are the people that keep posting it. THANK YOU

@heartonasleeve1

13y

As a Hamilton boy. I had NO idea this ever took place. SRV... I remember the day you died. How it came on the radio and the DJ was chocked up, not beleiving he was to tell us what happened that tragic day. I was just discovering you as an influence. You were just some records kicking around that my brother owned. But THANK GOD I put Texas Flood on the turntable to check it out... I can understand,, why Eric Clapton was nervous about going on after you. You are deeply missed SR!

@bb1111116

13y

Albert was right. SRV had speed and soul. A rare thing with shredding guitar players.

@cristinachiarle6611

50w

Stevie the best of the best

@WasabeWan

11y

I gave it a thumbs up. I could see why it would get a thumbs down though,,, I'm a little upset it ended.lol. Great song by two of the best Blues artists of our time. R.I.P. to them both.

@SandroMassarani

Wonderful. Simply wonderful.

@FriedChickenofDeath6

12y

The guitaristic epicness of this video is TOO DAMN HIGH...

@TacticalFish21

11y

Albert's just loving this. "WOOHOO! Pride and Joy!"

@yohank2004

12y

I would have killed to have been in the studio for this

@DiamondSoul

14y

Steive Ray Vaughan is the MAN!

@ALRULZ1965

13y

I had no idea this existed until last night! They were showing it on PBS! I am going to find a copy ASAP!

@dumdums86

12y

you dont really need to be told the key or scales, its a simple 12 bar turn around. pretty easy to jam if you got the ear for it. Great to see stevie jammin out with his main insipration for gettin into playing! awsome

@philtheduck09

Love This so much.

@AustinKloudChloesPetRhino

I love the smile on Alberts face as they start...

@ebukalucky7871

it don't come to me that this guys are dead, cause anytime I listing to them they always sound alive..

@jacksoncroyce6063

7y↑1

Haha, when Albert's face lights up when the pride and joy shuffle kicks in. awesome

@k3digichaos

13y

wtf? not only does he play left handed but upside down as well? and his ear is amazing too!

@NarimatsuMusic

13y

bliss. this is what heaven sounds like

@joerandom2957

5y↑1

You know it’s good when the guys in the control room are grooving it out during the song.

@tonebox2767

11y

GREAT SOUNDS

@GTomaselli

12y↑1

Master and apprentice. Apprentice does not accept that he has surpassed the master.

@Ryacques

11y

Its crazy to discover a video. Of SRV and A.King. When all of SRV's music is SO heavily enfluenced by A.King. Watching when they talk you can see SRV is so humbled playing with his greatest idol. And for A.King to say SRV has the soul of the ol' blues. AND the new skill. It blows my mind

@the-LeoKnightus

7y↑2

Took Albert a sec to get the shuffle idea down, then kills it.

@GoldGauntletComix

13y

The mentor and the prodigy

@mictli001

10y

DIOSES DEL BLUES!

@bkm080597

13y

this is the best stuff!!! beats all the new stuff

@larstheguitarguy

13y

i love that little sound albert makes right in the beginning

@hungerstriker27

12y

when your master is albert king and he likes ur song like that u know u r already a legend...

@givesumslaw1069

49w

i missed all the all the iconic years of music man😩 was just born too late

@artiegohome

With both the Strat and Flying V trading inspired lick after lick, it's possible to hear just a bit of Hendrix coming from both Stevie and Albert at times.

@kernal616

13y

you can tell that they're old friends. because they compliment each other. some people say other musicians steal from other musicians.. i call it LEARNING ...stevie ray looked up to albert and bb and freddie and muddy. the blues are endless just like everything else in life. those two had a common bond together. the blues. and you can see it. i wish i couldl've seen it live. albert loved muddy waters and anything blues. you will never see anything like this again from anyone because lawyers

@adrianminjoot9930

To play the blues you need to feel the blues.....l felt it when l was 20

@darkmanillinois6975

11y

Brothers and sisters, this is as good as it gets! New music? don't think so. I listen to music that speaks to me soul. If you ain't, your screwing up and your mother is sad....

@FSDLebron

13y

This is a must add to your DVD or if available Blu Ray Collection!!!! Hot!!!!!!

@ZeppelinFan6980

12y

What Albert says at the beginning is so true.

@BarntProductions

12y

I think my love for Dimebag metal-brand music has been bumped down for once...oh how I missed this music..

@yathehabsrule

13y

I downloaded this CD online a few years ago, Never saw the video till now. No idea this was recorded in the Hammer!!!

@BluesboyJagCigarBoxGuitars

13y↑1

oh he's tryin' hard to hold back, you can just see him almost foaming at the mouth : ) very well done SRV!

@Cliff.lucas09

10y

albert king & stevie ray Vaughan.......awesome....nothing better than the BLUES

@crisallen3301

12y

genioss¡¡¡¡¡ese estevie.... son de otro mundo¡¡¡¡

@buddyprinceton7103

12y

THIS IS MY FAV COVER, FAV KEY, FAV NOTE, FAV TEXAS BLUES ARTIST,I GET THAT TRAINWHEEL GOING, HIT SOME THIN SHADOW OF THOSE LICKS AND THE CROWD LOVES ME FOREVER. WISH I'D SEEN HIM LIVE! I AM MAKING SURE SRV, AK BB K, FREDDIE KING, AND THE REST HAVE NEW AUDIENCES, THANKS DUKAHARBE!

@DROSS171

11y

Stevie played a lot like Albert King. They both attacked the blues ( So does Buddy Guy) where B.B. King lays back and plays long pretty lines ( Thats where Clapton got it from). For my money I'm a fan of the Albert King/ Buddy Guys style of playing the blues. SVR was the last great player in my eyes. Saw him live a few times it was transcendental!

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