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THE REVIEW
An extroverted character, fond of improvisation and open to experimentation in an evolutionary sense, the Texan guitarist wants to expand the boundaries of his blues, faithfully showcased in works like "Texas Flood" and "Couldn't Stand The Weather," in order to refine his sound. To achieve this, he recruits Reese Wynans (keyboards), who joins the band for "Soul To Soul" (1985).
Crucial to the commercial success of this album, which is unusual for a genre of great importance but perpetually overlooked in the upper echelons of sales charts, are undoubtedly the intense ballad titled "Life Without You" and the delightful "Change It," alongside excellent performances in "Look At Little Sister" and "Ain’t Gone'N'Give Up On Love." The masterpiece, however, is the opening act titled as an exclamatory question: "Say What!"
This third work, ultimately, must not be missing from the shelves of a lover of this genre, although (overall) slightly inferior to its two predecessors. The surprising detail is that it is the Texan talent itself that experiences a slight dip: this impression is supported by rumors swirling about Stevie Ray's health and his alleged problems with alcohol and drugs, which, it is said, also plague bassist Tommy Shannon. During the European promotional tour, Stevie Ray suffers a collapse. The rumors turn official, followed by the news of a period of forced rest during which both Vaughan and Shannon undergo an intense detoxification program, from which, after truly difficult moments, they emerge completely clean. During this period, Stevie is nevertheless a special guest on important albums by artists like Lonnie Mack, Bennie Wallace, James Brown, A.C. Reed, and Stevie Wonder.
So, after several nominations and almost unexpectedly—simply because it happened during the detoxification—Stevie Ray wins his first Grammy in 1987 as a "Best Rock Instrumental" for the track "Say What!".
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Soul To Soul marks a subtle evolution for Stevie Ray Vaughan, blending the Texas blues tradition with new textures thanks to keyboardist Reese Wynans. Although slightly less impactful than previous albums, it features memorable ballads and the Grammy-winning track "Say What!". The album was created amid Vaughan's health struggles and addiction battles, adding depth to its context. Essential for blues enthusiasts and Stevie Ray Vaughan fans alike.Tracklist Lyrics
06 Change It (03:57)
You can't change it
Can't re-arrange it
If time is all that we got
Then baby let's take it
Lovin' is a lovin'
The moment is a-right
It's worth all the years in the past
Let's go one more night
Get away from the blind side of life
Honey I want you to be by my side
Me and my back door moves ain't no more
No more
Get away from the blind side of life
Honey I want you to be by my side
Me and my back door moves ain't no more
No more
Get away from the blind side of life
Honey I want you to be by my side
Me and my back door moves ain't no more
No more
Goodnight my darlin'
Another day has passed
Forget all those painful memories
Our love's gonna last
Come to me baby
Come to me one more time
It's time we got movin'
Time to move on
Let's slide out the door
Let's slide out the door
Glide our way home
Let's glide our way home
Let's go, let's go
Let's go, let's go
Let's go, let's go
I've come back for more
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble
Stevie Ray Vaughan was a Texas-born guitarist and singer who fronted the blues-rock trio Double Trouble, widely credited with helping revive mainstream interest in electric blues in the 1980s. The band became known for ferocious live performances and signature Stratocaster tone, with key releases spanning Texas Flood through In Step, plus celebrated live recordings.12 Reviews
