Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Acoustic Version of Pride and Joy

Here’s blues guitar legend Stevie Ray Vaughan playing an acoustic version of his hit song Pride and Joy. Take a look at how relaxed his hands are – thumb up over the neck, fingers coming several inches off the fretboard and hammering down to emphasize the rhythm – without sacrificing any precision. Part of his MTV Unplugged set, this song was recorded just months before his tragic death in a plane crash. Vaughan’s last performance featured a jam with Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Robert Cray, and his brother Jimmie.  Not a bad way to go out.