Couldn't stand the weather

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Fnac exclusive reissue (Original album + Live): Stephen Ray Vaughan was born in Dallas, Texas, on October 3, 1954, the year the famous Fender Stratocaster went into production. Stevie Ray picked up his first six-string at the age of 7, left school in 1971, and moved to Austin in 1972, aiming to become the most influential and electrifying Blues guitarist of all time. After honing his skills in several bands during the 70s, Stevie Ray formed his own group, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, in 1978. Driven by his art and determined to revitalize Blues for contemporary audiences, Stevie Ray established himself as the charismatic leader of the trio and an electric guitarist with an evangelistic flair, supported by drummer Chris Layton and bassist Timmy Shannon. Stevie Ray Vaughan passed away on August 27, 1990, in a helicopter accident, shortly after a concert with Double Trouble and Eric Clapton at the Alpine Valley Resort in Wisconsin. Although his career lasted only seven years, Stevie Ray Vaughan's lasting contribution to Blues can still be heard in younger guitarists like John Mayer, Derek Trucks, and Mike McCready of Pearl Jam. In January 1984, following the success of the first album, the team got back to work on the next highly anticipated album. The band took nineteen days to record the album at Power Station, under the watchful eye of John Hammond, who eagerly offered advice, always fascinated when Stevie Ray played Hendrix. In fact, during the recording sessions, Stevie also covered "Little Wing," but two Hendrix covers on the same album was too much; Hammond even suggested naming the album "Voodoo Chile," but it would be titled "Couldn't Stand The Weather." The album was available in record stores in May 1984 and did not disappoint either critics or fans worldwide. "Couldn't Stand The Weather" is "Texas Flood" but better, more intense, more elaborate. Stevie sings much better on it. Additionally, there is a masterful version of Hendrix's "Voodoo Chile Slight Return," which Stevie wants to share with an audience that never knew him. All the tracks are excellent, with Stevie exploring different styles, including rock, even rock 'n' roll, funky blues, and a jazz style. He plays like a six-string virtuoso, a new guitar god. The album would be certified Gold and then Platinum, and by December, Stevie was once again voted Best Electric Blues Guitarist by Guitar Player, an honor he would receive every year until 1991, along with the Best Guitar Album award in Guitar Player's referendum. This Fnac exclusive version includes, in addition to the original album, 11 additional studio tracks, and on CD2, a concert recorded in Montreal at the Spectrum on August 17, 1984.