Stevie Ray had been in numerous bands before joining blues rock combo Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble in the late 1970's.
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble's debut album was released in 1983. The critically acclaimed Texas Flood (1983) featured the top-20 hit Pride and Joy and sold well in both blues and rock circles.
Stevie Ray Vaughan died August 27th, 1990 when his helicopter crashed into the Alpine Valley ski hill. He was on his way back from playing a guest appearance at an Eric Clapton concert at Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin.
Adult life and career
Vaughan's first recording band was called Paul Ray and the Cobras. They played at clubs and bars in Austin during the mid-1970s, and released one single.[2] Vaughan later recorded two other singles under the band name The Cobras.[3] Stevie left the Cobras, leaving Denny Freeman still in his role of original lead guitarist, and formed Triple Threat in late 1975, which included bassist Jackie Newhouse, drummer Chris Layton, vocalist Lou Ann Barton, and sax player Johnny Reno. Barton left the band in 1978 to pursue a solo career, followed by Reno in 1979. The three remaining members started performing under the name Double Trouble, inspired by an Otis Rush song of the same name. Vaughan became the band's lead singer.
Tommy Shannon, the bass player on Johnny Winter's early albums, replaced Newhouse in 1981. A popular Austin act, Vaughan soon attracted the attention of musicians David Bowie and Jackson Browne. Both Browne and Bowie first caught Vaughan at the 1982 Montreux Jazz Festival, where some members of the audience booed the band because they disliked Double Trouble's hard blues sound; the crowd response was quite different when they were subsequently invited to headline "Blues Night" at the festival in 1985.
In November, 1982, Vaughan recorded in Jackson Browne's studio in downtown Los Angeles. The recordings were brought to the attention of A&R man John Hammond and became Double Trouble's critically acclaimed first album, Texas Flood (1983), produced by Hammond; it featured the Top 20 hit "Pride and Joy" and sold 500,000 copies, earning the band a gold record. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award, and its song "Rude Mood" was nominated for "Best Rock Instrumental". Vaughan won three categories in Guitar Player's readers poll: "Best New Talent", "Best Blues Album", and "Best Electric Blues Guitarist". He became the second guitarist to win three Guitar Player awards in one year (the first is Jeff Beck). Vaughan won the "Best Electric Blues Guitarist" award every year until 1991.
Also in 1983 Bowie featured Vaughan on his 1983 album Let's Dance.[4] Vaughan was asked to go on tour with Bowie, but declined so he could continue to play with Double Trouble. Reportedly, Vaughan, who was still driving a delivery truck to support himself, was furious when he saw Bowie pantomiming over Vaughan's guitar solo in the video for "Let's Dance".
The band's next album, Couldn't Stand the Weather, was recorded in January 1984. During mid-1984 Vaughan and Double Trouble made numerous TV appearances, performing on Rockpalast, MuchMusic, and Solid Gold.
During the Grammy Awards of 1984, Vaughan and George Thorogood presented Chuck Berry with a lifetime achievement award. "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" from Couldn't Stand The Weather was nominated for "Best Rock Instrumental Performance".
The band played Carnegie Hall in New York City on October 4, 1984. The show featured one Double Trouble set, and a second with guests Dr. John on keyboards, George Rains on drums, Jimmie Vaughan on guitar, Roomful of Blues Horns, and singer Angela Strehli. The group rehearsed in September 1984 at the Caravan of Dreams in Fort Worth, Texas.
In November, Vaughan won two W.C. Handy National Blues Awards: "Entertainer of the Year" and "Blues Instrumentalist of the Year". It was the first time a white person won either award. During this time, he also began recording with one of his earliest idols, blues-rock guitar pioneer Lonnie Mack, to produce the album Strike Like Lightning on the Alligator label.
In late January 1985, the band went on a six-night Japanese tour with various interviews and performances. In March, the band started to produce their third album Soul to Soul. Reese Wynans, a former keyboardist with Captain Beyond and Delbert McClinton's band, was added to the band not long after. The album's production lasted for two months. On April 10 Vaughan played "The Star Spangled Banner" for opening day of the National League baseball season at the Houston Astrodome (supposedly he didn't get a good audience response from that crowd; he did, at least, get to meet former New York Yankee great Mickey Mantle afterwards). Soul to Soul was released on September 30, 1985; Vaughan received his fifth Grammy nomination: "Best Rock Instrumental Performance" for one of its songs, "Say What!".
In the following months of 1986, Vaughan and Double Trouble went on tour in New Zealand. It was around this time that he met Janna Lapidus, a touring model in New Zealand.
In mid-1986, the band was considering ideas of a new album, particularly a live album. Shows were set up at the Austin Opera House and at the Dallas Starfest. Audiences saw Vaughan struggle through these shows, as some of the original recordings were filled with technical difficulties.
On August 27, 1986, the Vaughan brothers' father, Big Jim, passed away of heart failure. A funeral was arranged two days later. The boys rushed home to comfort their mother, yet had little time to mourn. After the funeral was finished, a jet rushed Vaughan to Montreal, Quebec, where he played the "Labatt Blues Fest" (in Quebec, so named for their flagship beer "Labatt Blue"), known elsewhere as the "Miller Beer Festival" in Jarry Park.
The recordings in both Dallas and Austin, as well as the Montreux Jazz Festival, were edited and later released on Live Alive in November 1986.
Studio Albums:
Texas Flood (1983)
Couldn't Stand the Weather (1984)
Soul to Soul (1985)
In Step (1989)
Family Style (with Brother Jimmie Vaughan as "The Vaughan Brothers", 1990)
The Sky Is Crying (posthumous release) (1991)
Official live audio releases:
In the Beginning (Live, recorded 1980)
In Session (Live, with Albert King, recorded 1983)
Live at Carnegie Hall (Live, recorded 1984)
Live Alive (Live, recorded 1986)
Live At Montreux 1982 & 1985' (Live, recorded 1982 & 1985)
Wolfgang's Vault releases: http://www.wolfgangsvault.com/stevie-ray-vaughan
Compilations:
Greatest Hits (1995)
The Essential Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble (1995)
The Real Deal: Greatest Hits Volume 2 (1999)
Blues at Sunrise (2000)
SRV (box set, with early recordings, rarities, hits, and live material) (2000)
Couldn
Stevie Ray Vaughan Lyrics
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Ain't so funny when things ain't feelin' right
Daddy's hand helps to see me through
Sweet as sugar, love won't wash away
Rain or shine, it's always here to stay
All these years you and I've spent together
Like a train that stops at every station
We all deal with trials and tribulations
Fear hangs the fellow that ties up his years
Entangled in yellow and cries all his tears
Changes come before we can go
Learn to see them before we're too old
Don't just take me for tryin' to be heavy
Understand, it's time to get ready for the storm
The song "Couldn't Stand the Weather" by Stevie Ray Vaughan is a reflection on the ups and downs of life. The opening lines communicate that life can be challenging, and during those difficult moments, we need someone to help us see things through. For Vaughan, this person is his father, who helps him navigate the challenges he faces. The line "like a train that stops at every station" suggest that life is a journey that takes us through many different phases, each with their own individual struggles.
Vaughan reflects on the nature of love in the second verse, which he describes as being "sweet as sugar" and "always here to stay" no matter the weather. This could both refer to romantic love and the affection and support he receives from his family and friends. However, Vaughan acknowledges that even love cannot prevent us from going through tough times in life. The final verse encourages us to embrace change as a necessary part of life's journey and to prepare ourselves for the ups and downs that are to come, rather than fighting them.
Overall, "Couldn't Stand the Weather" is a song that captures the reality of life and reminds us that challenges are an inevitable part of the human experience. It encourages us to stay strong and embrace change as we navigate the unpredictable journey of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Comin' through this business of life
Navigating through the difficulties of life.
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Unclear or ambiguous statement that could refer to various things needed to survive or overcome life's difficulties.
Ain't so funny when things ain't feelin' right
Life can be tough, and it's not always easy to find humor in hard times.
Daddy's hand helps to see me through
The support and guidance of loved ones, like a father figure, can help us cope with difficult times.
Sweet as sugar, love won't wash away
Love is a powerful force that stands the test of time and cannot be washed away or diminished by external circumstances.
Rain or shine, it's always here to stay
Regardless of the challenges life may bring, love remains a constant presence in our lives.
All these years you and I've spent together
Acknowledging the long-standing relationship between two people.
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Unclear or ambiguous statement that could refer to various difficult weather conditions or life challenges that tested the relationship.
Like a train that stops at every station
Life brings various experiences, both positive and negative, that we must stop and deal with along the way.
We all deal with trials and tribulations
Everyone faces difficulties and struggles in life.
Fear hangs the fellow that ties up his years
Allowing fear to control our lives can lead to missed opportunities and a life unfulfilled.
Entangled in yellow and cries all his tears
Unclear or ambiguous, possibly suggesting a connection between fear and the color yellow, with the implication that a life of fear leads to unhappiness and tears.
Changes come before we can go
We must be willing to adapt to change in order to move forward in life.
Learn to see them before we're too old
It's important to recognize and accept change before it's too late and we miss out on opportunities.
Don't just take me for tryin' to be heavy
Acknowledges that the song's message may be serious or heavy, but this shouldn't discourage listeners from paying attention to it.
Understand, it's time to get ready for the storm
The song's message is a call to action to prepare for the inevitable difficulties that life brings.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN
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@magicbus63
My 10 Favorite Stevie Ray Vaughan Songs
10. Mary Had A Little Lamb
9. Life By The Drop
8. Texas Flood
7. Little Wing
6. Willie The Wimp
5. The House Is Rockin'
4. Pride&Joy
3. Crossfire
2. Tightrope
1. Couldn't Stand The Weather
@navacevallosisaacgonzalo9011
Runnin' through this business of life
Raisin' sand if I'm needed to.
Ain't so funny when things ain't feelin' right.
Then daddy's hand helps to see me through.
Sweet as sugar, love won't wash away.
Rain or shine, it's always here to stay.
All these years you and I've spent together.
All this, we just couldn't stand the weather.
Like a train that stops at every station,
We all deal with trials and tribulations.
Fear hangs the fellow that ties up his years.
Entangled in yellow and cries all his tears.
Changes come before we can grow.
Learn to see them before we're too old.
Don't just take me for tryin' to be heavy.
Understand, it's time to get ready for the storm.
@dposs34possinger8
Runnin' through this business of life
Raisin' sand if I'm needed to
Ain't so funny when things ain't feelin' right
Then daddy's hand helps to see me through
Sweet as sugar, love won't wash away
Rain or shine, it's always here to stay
All these years you and I spent together
All this, we just couldn't stand the weather
Like a train that stops at every station,
We all deal with trials and tribulations
Fear hangs the fellow that ties up his years
Entangled in yellow and cries all his tears
Changes come before we can go
Learn to see them before we're too old
Don't just take me for tryin' to be heavy
Understand, it's time to get ready for the storm
@txdingoma1521
I am the British Punk Rock Girl in this video. What an experience! It was filmed in Austin at the 501 Studios @ 6th Street on IH 35 N . We started at 4pm and wrapped up after midnight. The Austin Fire Dept. provided the water for the "storm". They sprayed water at Stevie and Double Trouble, and sprayed us as we clawed along the wall in the storm scene. It was just awesome, as MTV was in its infancy. This was something new and exciting: Music Videos!!! The last scene with Stevie's guitar being flooded with a rush of water was so cool, but we were all aghast----were they really going to do it? They did!!! Whoa! We were all gathered around the guitar, out of the camera range, with Austin Fire hosing it down. After the director said "Cut", I realized the spray paint in my mohawk was running down my face. Stevie laughed and handed me a towel to wipe it off.....where is that damn towel now!!!
RIP Stevie
@oliverfanene751
Thats pretty cool not gonna lie
@miken2213
Me too seen him 20 times to fxxxn cool though.
@omarwho949
Yeah, really. Thank you for sharing!
@1-800-WILLIAM
What a fun story.
@dsml3348
that's so awesome
@gingerthinggs4806
Who else thinks Stevie Ray is timeless ?
@Jojomusic007
Me
@kennethneece4838
Ginger Thinggs- I Absolutely do think that Stevie Ray Vaughan IS ABSOLUTELY TIMELESS, without a doubt!
@sallymullins1328
Hell to the yeah honey