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Texas Flood
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble · 1983 · Track 2
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Duración3:39
ÁlbumTexas Flood
Año1983
ISRCUSSM10008869
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The story behind
When you dive into Pride and Joy, you encounter a theme that became a hallmark of the sound of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble. This piece, which is part of the album Texas Flood, has deep roots in the blues but carries an energy that made it resonate far beyond that genre. Interestingly, parts of the guitar solos you hear in this song come from another track called I'm Cryin'. The inspiration behind the lyrics, as the story goes, was Vaughan’s wife at the time, Leonora. However, she interpreted the song in a way that led him to believe it was dedicated to an ex-partner of Stevie, which prompted the creation of another song, Lenny, specifically for her. A connection can be seen with Vaughan’s earlier works, such as Live Another Day from the album In the Beginning, suggesting an evolution of musical ideas.
The recording context of Texas Flood, the album to which Pride and Joy belongs, is fascinating. It was recorded in just three days in 1982, using Jackson Browne’s personal studio. This was possible because the band had already been performing extensively live, giving them a unique solidity and dynamic. The album, released in 1983, had a notable impact, becoming one of the most successful blues records in nearly twenty years. On the Billboard Music Charts in North America, Texas Flood reached #64 on the Billboard 200 and #38 on Pop Albums. The single *Pride and Joy* achieved its own success, climbing to #20 on the Mainstream Rock chart. The song has also found its place in modern popular culture, appearing in commercials for the Nissan Altima and as part of the experience in music video games like Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, Guitar Hero: On Tour, and the Rock Band series. The album’s production involved several notable figures, including John Hammond, Mikie Harris, Richard Mullen, and Stevie Ray Vaughan himself, while the mixing was handled by Lincoln Clapp, Harry Spiridakis, and Don Wershba.