Stevie's Last Show
Alpine Valley - August 26, 1990 - CD-R2 - aud 4

Disc 1:

  1. Testify
  2. The House is Rockin'
  3. Tightrope
  4. Things I Used to Do
  5. Let Me Love You Baby
  6. Leave My Girl Alone
  7. Pride and Joy
  8. Wall of Denial
  9. Riviera Paradise

Disc 2:

  1. Superstition
  2. Couldn't Stand the Weather
  3. Going Down
  4. Crossfire
  5. Voodoo Chile
  6. Sweet Home Chicago


Geetarz Comments: After the tragedy, people who had been at this performance all spoke about how intense it was. Eric Clapton talked about being backstage, listening to Stevie play, and thinking "and I have to *follow* this guy?" On hearing these comments, it was easy to dismiss them as sentiment, the act of people wanting to remember Stevie's last show as being really one his his best ever. And then you hear the recording and WOW - they were all right! A simply superhuman, spot-on-the money performance, easily one of Stevie's best ever. If he wasn't already a legend, this one recording would have put him on the map instantly. This one isn't just an important document of Stevie's last performance - it rocks!

Visitor Comments: "I was fortunate to be at this show...I stood in the wings with SRV and Buddy Guy whilst Eric was playing...they were watching him and smiling... Before that I watched SRV play a stunning set...difficult for anyone to follow...The previous day I had lunch with Stevie..he was very kind and humble...lovely guy!" - Anon.