Stevie Ray Vaughan takes Double Trouble to Daytona (1987)

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Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff Beck et al meet at a private party (1984)

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Stevie Ray Vaughan rocks a boat in New Orleans (1987)

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 04/52

Ann-Margret’s fiery duet with Tina Turner on “Honky Tonk Women” swaps raw grit for theatrical sparkle, while Jeff Beck and Beth Hart electrify “Goin’ Down” with ferocious riffs and powerhouse vocals. Sting and Cheb Mami’s “Desert Rose” fuses English pop and Algerian Raï into hypnotic elegance, and George Duke with Anita Baker crafts a tender homage in “God Bless the Child.” Yo-Yo Ma and T. M. Krishna blur boundaries with their improvisational blend of Bach and Carnatic music, and INXS teams with Ray Charles on “Please” for a striking mix of rock and rhythm-and-blues. Each track mingles tradition with fresh perspectives, creating moments as compelling as they are unique.

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Stevie Ray Vaughn takes Double Trouble to Tokyo (1985)

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On TV today, Stevie, Pharoah, Rahsaan et al at ‘Night Music’ (1989)

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 04/52

Pat Metheny reshapes Carly Simon's "That’s the Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be" into a tender baritone guitar instrumental, while John Fahey’s “Old Southern Medley” weaves Americana with subversive nuance. Paco de Lucía’s “Antonia (Buleria Por Solea)” balances flamenco tradition with modern flair, and Tommy Emmanuel’s "Eva Waits" blends delicate fingerpicking with cinematic tension. Eddie Van Halen’s iconic "Eruption" redefined guitar solos, and Yngwie Malmsteen’s virtuosic "Far Beyond the Sun" revels in neoclassical theatrics. Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Riviera Paradise” offers a jazz-tinged reprieve, while Joe Bonamassa’s “Never Give All Your Heart” delivers polished blues-rock. Shawn Lane’s "Improvisation 2" channels chaotic brilliance, and Charlie Hunter’s “Untitled Improvisation #2” merges groove and innovation, with James “Blood” Ulmer adding raw fusion to the mix in “Black Rock.”

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This week In Soul Artists 03/52

Etta James’ fiery vocals never touched Wilson Pickett's groove-laden "In the Midnight Hour," despite myths of a collaboration with B.B. King and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Wilson Pickett’s gritty delivery also powered "Mustang Sally," born from Mack Rice’s pen. Aretha Franklin’s heartache-infused "Call Me" turned a casual farewell into an emotional anthem, while Sade’s "Paradise" stayed cool and restrained. Parliament’s funky "Do That Stuff" thrived on eccentricity, and Jackie Wilson dazzled with the heartfelt swing of "That’s Why (I Love You So)." Mavis Staples led "I’ll Take You There" with gospel-rooted family textures, and Whitney Houston’s "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" paired glittering ’80s pop with genuine yearning. Corinne Bailey Rae’s “Closer” brought sultry intimacy, and The Roots’ “You Got Me,” with Erykah Badu and Eve, blended vulnerability with neo-soul grooves. Across decades and genres, these tracks capture vivid moments without overreach.

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Stevie Ray Vaughan meets Bernard Allison (1986)

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