Robert Cray - Smoking Gun

[gva0917]

What a talent; I always liked his sound. If this guy doesn't have soul - then I don't know who does.

[Dianne1234567890]

So Coooooool,,I just got my tickets for UK 2010 tour !! Yay!

[msspooner]

also reminds me of al green?

[msspooner]

yay to that, he and his music are hot, always been a fan, top !

[PHDROD]

Like the finest whisky. Golly Robert ,I feel that soulful vocal and groove right through the deepest parts of my gut. Thanks, Mate!

[sorvy11]

Every time i hear this song it always reminds me of the pop classic "silver lady" by david soul. very similar sounding riff but worlds apart

[robertdegiro]

although i like eric clapton in his own stile i stil consider robert much more black deep rooted blues.thats a difference.

[RubHerSoul1]

clapton is second rate.  Cray is top notch!

[TheCharlie2323]

I have said he was underrated for years, not even funny... he's amazing! If he had more radio play I think a lot would change. He is so much more than blues, I still listen to his 80's hits and love em just as much as his newer music. I will never get tired of Robert Cray. Absolutely amazing artist!

[PaineLover]

Robert  Cray, and Sam Cooke are two of my most favorite singers ever. Can't get enough.

[NappyChile]

Ditto @ 0pentatonic0, I totally agree!

[mattbastardsen]

Cray's "LIVE from across the pond" is a great CD - recorded at Royal Albert Hall

[0pentatonic0]

So Fucking underrated its not funny... He is one of the best hands down......

[BettingFocus]

Very underrated, I never get bored of his music unlike much of the crap that was released back in the 80's

[airsigna]

Yeah, you always keep going back to it like i do... definately a stand out.

[CSBluesman]

I dont think robert has made a bad record yet!!

[alfie20000]

Brings back memories from a long time ago. Strong Persuader is still such a fantastic album. Brilliant tune. Timeless. Can you tell that I really do like it?

[Maikschoene67]

I´m a Kid from the 80 and Ilike the Voice and PLaying Guitar from Robert Cray.I love him.

[stratocaster94538]

One of the most under-rated blues players in the world doing his best song in my opinion

[jsmitty1974]

Simply one of the best classics out there!

[ReneaB66]

Fantastic!

[TheSmileFetcher1961]

Love the geetar that rhaphsodizes a truly memorable chord. (I guess)...I consider this an mid 80's classic..

[LaWoman071]

Don Smith just recorded Robert Cray's new album in the last three weeks. Watch for it to hit the shelves and for tour dates, I've heard it and it's awesome!

[poliisimies]

He´s the best Clean guitar i ever seen!

[rastamillion]

what are you guys talking about? he's gets no attention?

last time he was in Ohio, tickets were $50 a piece

[someonetough87]

Yeah, I'm a white 20 year old kid in the boondocks of Idaho and I listen to him...for a blues guitarist to reach the likes, they have to have a lot of attention...

[andyinoregon]

Robert Cray was a fixture in Portland's club scene in the late '70s and early '80s. Always one of Clapton's favorites. The guitar riff in this one still reminds me of the signature riff in "Let It Rain."

[stratocaster94538]

I play guitar and the riff is played exactly the same, you have a nice ear

[andyinoregon]

Thanks for the confirmation. I don't play guitar, but I was enough of a Clapton fan to recognize the "Let It Rain" riff in Cray's "Smoking Gun" when it started getting heavy airplay on Portland's KINK radio.

[GiveMeFuckingBreak]

To me it sounds more like the Yardbirds "Heart Full of Soul"

[andyinoregon]

Right! The "Heart Full of Soul" riff minus the fuzz tone effect. Everything old is new again in blues-rock.

[andyinoregon]

To be more precise, I should have mentioned earlier that this riff is found in the instrumental bridge of Clapton's "Let It Rain," not throughout the song.

[macchriss]

this is so good!

[Mindy2008]

It is the best! And you can't help but dance to it!

[bf0rpd]

All I can say is thanks for YouTube for preserving music such as this!

[guitarz04]

saw him 2 times in concert,awsome.

[free2bpoppie]

I like this man's music. It's too bad that the record companies don't push MUSIC like this out there to be heard.

[nvrdock]

radio did play this great tune in the 80's

[kaitlynmarie18]

he has talent! I wish they would put his music out there!! He's been around for years and should have more recognition!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!

[stmichaelforever]

amen girl!! true talent is not in their "game plan" keep on listening. ps , check out johnny guitar watson!!!

[ronfurg]

Great presentation of great lyrics. The bass line truly kicks.

[malcolmnash]

Great lyrics - like all Roberts numbers - they are so very true

[rockabillychickee]

luv this man and his music!

[tolerman1992]

Nice video sharing!

Thks

[chickiesgrettagirl]

me too:)))

[farofir]

Not even one second of this song has flaws ! ROBERT CRAY KICKS ASS !!! Pure talent !!!

[milw189]

This is one of the show stoppers I sing. Just like you don't have to be white to R&R, you CAN be white and sing the blues! I'm living proof! Great song! THe words are SOOOOOOO true!

[bossnbruce]

MUSIC 2 THE EARS!!!

[noeliamtoo]

respect , he knows his business

[queegledot8888]

hes just so good,amazing.

[illomendnb]

I was raised on this guy and the likes of his talent. He has a love and respect for the music and has always played a great live show.

[chrispodboy]

simply perfect

[dohertykaki]

so good

[msstevie1951]

I saw him a month ago in Indiana at Horse Shoe casino,isn't he just pure class and talent?I was in the 4th row,it was like being in Heaven!I've loved him for so long,he's so smooth like he's one with that guitar!Loved it!!!!

[Trakes94]

love to play this on guitar.

[LadyAlroy]

Qué impresionante el negro, loco! Aguante Robert Cray! Cómo me gustaría haber nacido en los '60, ahora está pa trás casi toda la música!!! Pensá que esto lo grabó 4 años de que naciera. Me encanta. En Argentina no es muy conocido pero es extremadamente bueno, que soido endiablado y las letras impresionantes! Sencillamente, extraordinario

Saludos Che

[SF94101]

msstevie-You're gonna love the concert. I saw him about twenty years ago, opening for Huey Lewis & the News, of all people. Opened my eyes to a whole new genre of music. He was awesome!

[gre1990]

nie playing

and nice lyrics, too

[msstevie1951]

I'm going to see Robert Cray on the 27th of September for the first time ever! Can't wait,he is such a great singer,player,story teller,love this man!!!!!

[blademan1313]

This guy Kicks Ass!!

Every song!

[Starskylar87]

Classic

[grettelck]

Good Guitar ....i love this song

[Chupacabra2130]

good song

[DrewAnti1960]

saw Him Last night at the Warnner in Torring ton CT,front row,very good

[WorldChallenge]

Excellent.

[Condemned777]

God, I love this song!!!

[luxxie55]

robert cray is sooooooooo good ,,love this song

[TUBEMAN192]

great song. heard it for a first time and I like it allready

[belovedwarrior68]

SRV & Cray do make it look easy, don't they; pisses me off cause I've been learning licks from Stevie & Hendrix, and that shit is tricky hammering, double hammers, weird pull-offs- these guys are truly greats

[yuiyuizz]

great guitar playing im not a blues fan but this is a good song

[daymude63]

one of THE BEST songs to come out of the 80s. easily in the top ten!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!

[fuzzybunny1972]

wow this is an awesome song

[msstevie1951]

I agree this is awesome and I used to dance to it at The Vineyard when Contraband would do it, Kharis Washington could sing this exactly like Robert Cray,SWEET MEMORIES!!!!

[nlove1988]

What amazes me, is how easy Robert does this.

Even my idol SRV, had to work for his sound.

[john44402]

I always dug this tune.

[djrogers1989]

GREAT BLUESMAN AMEN

[jangster39]

wicked tune!!!

[downey49]

What a performance the band gave , had the chance to see the Robert Cray band at Hollywood Bowl WOW !!! thank you robert cray downey49

[njh1713]

this is one of my all time favorite songs!!!!

[PrinceofRome]

I second that, I was just a teenager when this video came out and I liked it instantly then and still this video rocks! Robert Cray rules!

[wendy550]

seriously great artist. seriously great clip. thanks heaps.

[msstevie1951]

I love this video and this performer! Thanks for posting,it's one of my favorites!

[bubblem8]

Great bluesman and performer.

[toddspin]

i remember this on mtv.

[Chaashni]

I love this song, great video - thanks! :-)