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Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble — Tell Me
Album: Texas Flood
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Released: 1983
Length: 2:46
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Well now tell me....What in the world can be wrong
I said tell me....What in the world can be wrong
Woke up this mornin'....Trouble knockin' at my door

I wonder what's the trouble....Great big troubles at my door
I wonder what's the trouble....Great big troubles at my door
Yes I'm goin' up to Macon....Don't wanna be here no more

I'd better forget it...Let this trouble pass
I'd better forget it...Let this trouble pass
Yes I wonder sometime....How long my trouble gonna last

I said goodbye, goodbye baby got to go
I said goodbye, goodbye baby got to go
I ain't hangin' 'round here....Worrying where there's trouble no more

Trouble is knockin'....Trouble is knockin'
Trouble is knockin'....Trouble is knockin'
Trouble is knockin'....Can't be where it's at no more
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 Hippostar wrote:

Someone should have told Stevie that there really is more than one chord progression.


Wow.  Can't tell if this is simple ignorance (Wikipedia:Twelve-bar blues), or just being flippant.  Good lord.
Posted 1 year ago by obispo    [ Reply ]
One of those guys who makes me stop and listen and shake my head. Great great guitar player.
Posted 3 years ago by ExpatLarry    [ Reply ]
 Hippostar wrote:
Someone should have told Stevie that there really is more than one chord progression.
 
There are only a few chord progressions if you're playing blues music; the most common being a I-IV-V.  Someone should've told you that.
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 Hippostar wrote:
Someone should have told Stevie that there really is more than one chord progression.

 
and like Doc Brown in Back to the Future, his reply would have been "chord progressions?  where we're going, we don't need chords"
Posted 6 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Such fine memories! This was getting a lot of airplay, tape-deck and turntable time when I was living and working up in Summit County the 1st time, the summer and fall of '84. Saw him at CU Event Center in '85 and at Red Rocks with Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal in '86...
Posted 7 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Every time I hear this song, I am compelled to knock it down another notch....down to a 2....does this thing go negative?
Posted 8 years ago by lowelltr    [ Reply ]
Someone should have told Stevie that there really is more than one chord progression.
Posted 9 years ago by Hippostar    [ Reply ]
I love almost everything that exists in music. But Steve is the only guy in the world who can trigger such a big smile on my face and drive me burst into laughter of joy every time he starts a solo. Pure love, pure beauty, pure life, pure humanity, pure talent, pure intensity, pure perfection, straight to the soul. I miss so much my short life as an Austinite, saluting Steve's statue while jogging on Colorado river. His âme floats on every tree and every stone in the city. Greetings to Joe's Generic Bar where all Steve's disciples play every night. Wish I'll be back there one day.
Posted 9 years ago by eveliko    [ Reply ]
The Great Stevie Ray Vaughan. Not his best but much more pleasant to my ears. Plus no competitor when it comes to rythme
Posted 9 years ago by TEG    [ Reply ]
I love SRV, but this is not one of his better efforts
Posted 9 years ago by stalfnzo    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajam}{#Dancingbanana_2}  {#Dancingbanana}  …………………….YEEEEEEEEHHHAAAAAAAAAA………...{#Motor}
Posted 10 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
 
{#Bananajam} {#Dancingbanana_2} {#Dancingbanana}   ...... "Outstanding"
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
That is odd - I heard *nothing at all* during the song, and then Bill's voice BLASTED in because I had turned it up trying hear something.
Posted 10 years ago by NeilBlanchard    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:
Never understood the hero worship for this guy. I chalked it up at the time (mid 80s) to blues ignorance and a yearning to escape the music which was contemporary to that time. Frankly, he was a good blues guitarist, couldn't sing a lick, couldn't hold a candle to the black legends or even to the white masters like Johnny Winter or Roy Buchanan. Actually, once saw him on a double bill with Roy in New ORleans back in 83 and Roy, the opener, blew him away.

 
that's cause you're not from Texas... however you do have Joe Bonamassa 
Posted 11 years ago by paisleydancer66    [ Reply ]
died too young... just imagine how he would be with more hits
Posted 11 years ago by paisleydancer66    [ Reply ]
Never understood the hero worship for this guy. I chalked it up at the time (mid 80s) to blues ignorance and a yearning to escape the music which was contemporary to that time. Frankly, he was a good blues guitarist, couldn't sing a lick, couldn't hold a candle to the black legends or even to the white masters like Johnny Winter or Roy Buchanan. Actually, once saw him on a double bill with Roy in New ORleans back in 83 and Roy, the opener, blew him away.
Posted 11 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana}Hey, you six soulless Neanderthals who rated this a 1, this dancing banana is for you. Lighten up!
Posted 11 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]
 BKardon wrote:

Or Eric Johnson for that matter.

 
yeah, yeah...lots of great guitarists in history. SRV is one of them....simple
Posted 12 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
I don't listen to the blues often my friends... but when I do, it's Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Posted 12 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
And your list doesn't even include any of the Saxophonists collectively known as the Texas Tenors. Illinois Jacquet, Arnett Cobb, David "Fathead" Newman, Buddy Tate, and King Curtis.
 cc_rider wrote:


Yeah, you're probably right:

- Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown
- Blind Lemon Jefferson
- Roy Orbison
- Willie Nelson
- Waylon Jennings
- Kris Kristofferson
- Buddy Holly
- Lyle Lovett
- Nanci Griffith
- Bob Wills
- Janis Joplin
- Scott Joplin
- Boz Scaggs
- Johnny and Edgar Winter
- Gene Autry !!
- Don Henley
- Michelle Shocked

were all a bunch of no-talent pikers.

I think Ray Wylie Hubbard may have said it best: "Screw You, We're From Texas".

Just kidding you. Us Texans have been known to get a mite riled when our Republic's honor is at stake. Just havin' a little fun with you.

c.


 


Posted 12 years ago by stevetheshoe    [ Reply ]
we miss ya Stevie!    {#Bananajam}
Posted 12 years ago by throwback    [ Reply ]
 jhorton wrote:
Blech!
 
jhorton my friend - there is hardly a guitarist on this planet that consistently matches SRV for guitar excellence. Granted, this is one of hie lesser efforts but still exemplifies this man's god-given talent. Now, drop to bended knee and beg forgiveness for your outrageous slur against the great man ;)

Posted 12 years ago by Will62    [ Reply ]
Blech!
Posted 12 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
SRV=Everything nice!
Posted 12 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Got some rain today here in central Texas, which helps, but it would be nice to have a real Texas flood.
Posted 13 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Just need a little SRV to pick up any morning!  Will always be a big fan.  GREAT
Posted 13 years ago by Whimary    [ Reply ]
I am not a huge fan of his music, but I do think he was the best blues guitarists the world has ever seen.{#Yes}
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Stevie Ray Vaughan. Nothing more to say. {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
I'll have the SRV burger to go!!!!
Posted 14 years ago by wonderlove99    [ Reply ]
Again, I  am am going to use terminology incorrectly but 'gosh bless' 
Posted 14 years ago by ddbz    [ Reply ]
 drtjdel wrote:

What's Albert Collins? Chopped Liver?

 
Or Eric Johnson for that matter.

Posted 14 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
I cant help, i love the blues:



Posted 15 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
I got to meet him while working at sound warehouse in Dallas...He just came in to see how his records were selling...could'nt have been a nicer guy....soooo cool!

Posted 15 years ago by df1489    [ Reply ]
SRV's music has always been summer music to my ears. Maybe it's all the outdoor concerts with bands that bring his music alive in the sweet, sweet summertime.  BRING ON SUMMER!  ...from a long hard winter in Ontario.  Thanks RP!

Posted 15 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
right on SRV!!!
Posted 15 years ago by jameyp    [ Reply ]
I like this one, especially since it's not one of the over-played handful of tunes that you hear all the time.
Posted 15 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 cc_rider wrote:


Yeah, you're probably right:

- Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown
- Blind Lemon Jefferson
- Roy Orbison
- Willie Nelson
- Waylon Jennings
- Kris Kristofferson
- Buddy Holly
- Lyle Lovett
- Nanci Griffith
- Bob Wills
- Janis Joplin
- Scott Joplin
- Boz Scaggs
- Johnny and Edgar Winter
- Gene Autry !!
- Don Henley
- Michelle Shocked

were all a bunch of no-talent pikers.

I think Ray Wylie Hubbard may have said it best: "Screw You, We're From Texas".

Just kidding you. Us Texans have been known to get a mite riled when our Republic's honor is at stake. Just havin' a little fun with you.

c.


 
What's Albert Collins? Chopped Liver?

Posted 16 years ago by drtjdel    [ Reply ]
cc_rider wrote:
Yeah, you're probably right: - Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown - Blind Lemon Jefferson - Roy Orbison - Willie Nelson - Waylon Jennings - Kris Kristofferson - Buddy Holly - Lyle Lovett - Nanci Griffith - Bob Wills - Janis Joplin - Boz Scaggs - Johnny and Edgar Winter - Gene Autry !! - Don Henley - Michelle Shocked were all a bunch of no-talent pikers. I think Ray Wylie Hubbard may have said it best: "Screw You, We're From Texas". Just kidding you. Us Texans have been known to get a mite riled when our Republic's honor is at stake. Just havin' a little fun with you. c.
As someone who was born and raised in Austin, I must bow to you, CC. Thanks for stating the facts for ... er, the hater. :-D
Posted 16 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
horstman wrote:
Perhaps the only good thing to come out of Texas!
Yeah, you're probably right: - Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown - Blind Lemon Jefferson - Roy Orbison - Willie Nelson - Waylon Jennings - Kris Kristofferson - Buddy Holly - Lyle Lovett - Nanci Griffith - Bob Wills - Janis Joplin - Scott Joplin - Boz Scaggs - Johnny and Edgar Winter - Gene Autry !! - Don Henley - Michelle Shocked were all a bunch of no-talent pikers. I think Ray Wylie Hubbard may have said it best: "Screw You, We're From Texas". Just kidding you. Us Texans have been known to get a mite riled when our Republic's honor is at stake. Just havin' a little fun with you. c.
Posted 16 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
horstman wrote:
Perhaps the only good thing to come out of Texas!
The true sign of someone who doesn't know much about Texas...it has always been SO popular to hate Texas. Go visit with an open mind, and tell me you still hate it.
Posted 16 years ago by GChevy410    [ Reply ]
horstman wrote:
Perhaps the only good thing to come out of Texas!
Yeah and Syracuse is such paradise...LoL
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
horstman wrote:
Perhaps the only good thing to come out of Texas!
Yeah, that's right--nothing to see here. So... you'll be staying in NY, right? :)
Posted 16 years ago by FlamingLotus    [ Reply ]
Thanks RP - RIP Stevie!
Posted 16 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
SRV = 10
Posted 16 years ago by bronorb    [ Reply ]
GChevy410 wrote:
Good for you Bill, crank out the Texas Tunes!
Perhaps the only good thing to come out of Texas!
Posted 16 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
a true master...
Posted 16 years ago by K_Love    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by h_in_bristol    [ Reply ]
Plays the guitar like like a GOD!
Posted 17 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Good for you Bill, crank out the Texas Tunes!
Posted 17 years ago by GChevy410    [ Reply ]
Love you, miss you Stevie! This song just rocks....
Posted 17 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
Ya mo bee there!
Posted 17 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
No matter what he plays - genius
Posted 17 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
bloody marvelous!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Oh yeah... way to bring in a friday morning with a little stevie
Posted 17 years ago by eeke    [ Reply ]
First time I ever heard Stevie Ray Vaughn (on FM when that dial was worth something) the DJ remarked on how SRV had played with David Bowie and I could scarcely believe it ... never been a Bowie fan but Stevie kicks ass !!!
Posted 17 years ago by volvo245    [ Reply ]
kick bootay
Posted 17 years ago by Kregg    [ Reply ]
Looking back I see this song doesn't get into rotation often...and maybe it should!
Posted 17 years ago by redtex    [ Reply ]
Yum-yum; like buttah!
Posted 18 years ago by sipsey    [ Reply ]
YEAH!!! Rock on Stevie!
Posted 18 years ago by NewHorizons    [ Reply ]
Absolutely over the top! And live, he was all talent on the guitar, no flash. What a genius.
Posted 18 years ago by bbqking    [ Reply ]
steeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeevy ray vaughan! yeah
Posted 18 years ago by fcatalao    [ Reply ]
Yes, nothing like the blues to perk one up!
Posted 18 years ago by mistatebird    [ Reply ]
ashbyman wrote:
I didn't hear this one, but I don't think SRV ever recorded a song called "Tell Me" It's not on the greatest hits. If it starts "Well now tell me/what in the world can be wrong" it's called "Empty Arms" and its the first track on "The Sky is Crying"
Yes, well it's not on the greatest hits. It's a Howlin' Wolf song Stevie covered on Texas Flood, his first album and it is called Tell Me.
Posted 18 years ago by segueman    [ Reply ]
the man
Posted 18 years ago by tammaye    [ Reply ]
STEVIE!!!!!
Posted 19 years ago by ralphcanoe    [ Reply ]
yashpheh wrote:
Yep :)
Posted 19 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by yashpheh    [ Reply ]
Abrupt transition from the Stones' "You can't always get what you want." I was jarred, Bill is normally very smooth ...
Posted 19 years ago by Ennis    [ Reply ]
Absolutely love SRV but the swingy be-boppy stuff isn't my favorite. Still, got to be an 8. Stuff like Lenny, Riv Paradise, Lil Wing gets a 10 from me though.
Posted 19 years ago by stickittotheman    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by ZarSU    [ Reply ]
Wow, what a charge of positive energy!!! I love this guy. God bless his soul!
Posted 19 years ago by Zepplock    [ Reply ]
Beez wrote:
1 0
ABSOLUTELY :nod:
Posted 19 years ago by Drunkenlilacwine    [ Reply ]
I didn't hear this one, but I don't think SRV ever recorded a song called "Tell Me" It's not on the greatest hits. If it starts "Well now tell me/what in the world can be wrong" it's called "Empty Arms" and its the first track on "The Sky is Crying"
Posted 19 years ago by ashbyman    [ Reply ]
Woo Hoo! More SRV!!
Posted 19 years ago by BobVaughan    [ Reply ]
Bill, what a great segue :D
Posted 19 years ago by g1lgam3sh    [ Reply ]
ptooey wrote:
Ummmmm..... Can I get a "no shit"? Oh, and this song flat out kicks ass. :nodhead:
I agree that my comment does not make much sense. I know that I was trying to make some point, but I am mystified as well! I guess that day they must have just played When Love Comes to Town off of Rattle and Hum and someone must have commented that U2 was a good blues band. ....or maybe I just wasn't taking my meds that day??? 8O ....do you ever have the feeling that you have just had a moment like on those Southwest Airlines commercials where someone does something stupid and the announcer states: "Wanna get away?" Well, I am having one of those moments...... :oops:
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
1 0
Posted 19 years ago by Beez    [ Reply ]
Mugro wrote:
Stevie Ray is a real blues man. U2 (even with BB King) are not.
Ummmmm..... Can I get a "no shit"? Oh, and this song flat out kicks ass. :nodhead:
Posted 19 years ago by ptooey    [ Reply ]
Stevie Ray is a real blues man. U2 (even with BB King) are not.
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
Rave Awn! Mr. Ray Vaughan! A 10!
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
brilliant blues guitarist...too bad I don't think blues is more interesting. :-)
Posted 20 years ago by keemun    [ Reply ]
A toe tapper...... .....or a great air guitar song after a few brews.
Posted 20 years ago by japanmoran    [ Reply ]
I wonder where he would fall in the scheme of things right now, were he still alive? Revered like Clapton or scorned like Eddie Van Halen? I've always thought that the difference between great and has-been for guitarists is simply a matter of IQ, not raw talent. I mean, look at Kenny Wayne Sheppard. About as vacuous as Eddie VH, and will have a similar shelf life, I am sure.
Posted 20 years ago by GolfRomeo    [ Reply ]
upinya wrote:
Gotta love instrument masturbation. Great. Very classy. Erf.
Sounds like you need a better dealer.
Posted 20 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
Gotta love instrument masturbation. Great. Very classy. Erf.
Posted 20 years ago by upinya    [ Reply ]
SRV! Mary Had A Little Lamb is still my favorite SRV song...
Posted 20 years ago by madtowner11    [ Reply ]
Volume goes up.
Posted 21 years ago by AndrewInScotland    [ Reply ]
Alright Bill !! Kicking it up a few notches...Shhhhweeeettt
Posted 21 years ago by iggy33    [ Reply ]