Getting into Stevie Ray Vaughn

SRV’s catalog is not deep due to his untimely death.

These are must own recordings:

• Texas Flood (1983)
• Couldn’t Stand the Weather (1984)

These are very good, but not must-own, in my opinion. Regardless, you will ultimately own them if you love the first two.

• Soul to Soul (1985)
• In Step (1989)

Also, Vaughn made a video/recording with Albert King that is wonderful: "In Session". Some of Albert’s dialogue (career advice) with Stevie is priceless.

Finally, SRV made appearances on Austin City Limits in 1983 and 1989. They are together on the DVD "Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble - Live From Austin, Texas". In the 1983 show, Stevie is stage-shy. It’s during his drug years (some say he used to overcome his shyness). He plays phenomenally, nonetheless. By the time he makes his 1989 appearance, he is drug free, with 6 years of touring under his belt. He commands the stage, and is having a terrific time with the audience. The two shows offer fascinating contrast and illustrate how he had progressed as an artist and performer.