I first heard Larry play this in a small club in the western suburbs of Chicago back in the 90's. It moved me then, and it moves me now. Larry is such a great guy! A lot of great stories with him coming down to the Chicago area to just hang out. But I digress. A great person and a great player playing the best song ever! Thanks to the great Warren Haynes for writing it! But for one Larry fan and blues lover, this Soulshine is and will always be, Larry McCray's.
i just came back from a concert of larry! I threw all my stuff in a corner, went straight to my pc and looked after this song!! I cant describe what i felt, it was simply amazing. i´ve seen about hundret entertainers in all sorts of places. I´VE NEVER HAD EXPERIENCED SOMETHING LIKE THAT! I felt like i was catched in that moment, in the sound and his voice while he was playing that song - if anyone of you ever has the chance to see him, GOGOGO!! No matter what, he´s brilliant.
Warren Haynes wrote this song while performing with the Allman Brothers Band, who did not want to use Soulshine. So then Warren lets Larry McCray record it. A year later, only after McCray's album was released with Soulshine, the Allman Brothers Band realized the potential of this song and recorded it themselves. I say give credit where it is due, THANK YOU LARRY McCRAY FOR MAKING THIS SONG COME TO LIGHT, BECAUSE IF IT WASN'T FOR YOU RECORDING IT FIRST, NO ONE ELSE WOULD HAVE!!!
Kevin Hardy Main Street Blues on KCOR Kansas City recommended this link to me and I say wow! I love this video and song. Blues is what he does and this one was a slam dunk, Blues at it's finest! Great performance!
I had chills run up and down my spine throughout this performance. Having seen Mr. McCray perform up close, I know he has a great amount of talent and he is a very personable performer. I really like his style-- a class act all around.
i saw him live with gov't mule last month and for those of you who dont know gov't mule's lead singer and guitarist warren haynes wrote the song soulshine when he played guitar for the allman brothers band in the 80's and 90's
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Everyone...Larry is an amazing blues artist...i have seen him many times and met with him a few times too...i am a guitarist myself and he is an inspiration...he is a really down to earth kind of guy, if you ever see him in concert again go say hi to him...he will talk with you.
hey you know what guys larrys the coolest guys you could ever meet in your entire life. my grandfather helped him get to where hes at. hes a small town blues producer. does STEAK N BLUES UP in michigan area at different times of the year check it out..
but yea my grandmother past away . an he came to be with my grandfather. cuz they were very close. an played this song on his accoustic guitar. an you know what. it was the best sending away song you could ever imagine. Thanks larry .
I've seen him a few times and ended up hanging out with him after the most recent show. Great guy, such a powerful sound. Can't wait til he comes back around my way
I've just taken notice of this guy and will pay more attention to him the future. Hope he will someday make Europe a small visit, or that one of my trips to the US will coincide with one of his future touring dates.
Greeting from a Norwegian fan and devoted David Gilmour worshipper.
Another one of today's great unsung blues guitarists. I saw him in Fort Collins, CO and he was awesome. I also got my picture with him, he's a hell of a nice guy.
you will never find a kinder soul, more fun guy to hang out with than this man! Larry and his brother Steve on drums are incredible! I must admit...this is my favorite version of Soulshine. Warren Haynes may have written the song and I love hearing him play it but my favorite version is the sweet guitar tones and huge voice of Larry and the harmonies of Steve in background! Talk about a GIGANTIC soulshine Larry and his brother Steve have...they remain the best! Shine until the break of day!
Awesome Larry.
CaptainRon1913 3 weeks ago
Miss ya Larry
39FINGERSBAND 1 month ago
I first heard Larry play this in a small club in the western suburbs of Chicago back in the 90's. It moved me then, and it moves me now. Larry is such a great guy! A lot of great stories with him coming down to the Chicago area to just hang out. But I digress. A great person and a great player playing the best song ever! Thanks to the great Warren Haynes for writing it! But for one Larry fan and blues lover, this Soulshine is and will always be, Larry McCray's.
MrRadiobryan 8 months ago
larry does it perfect...what a beautiful guitar!
xpuffx1 8 months ago
i just came back from a concert of larry! I threw all my stuff in a corner, went straight to my pc and looked after this song!! I cant describe what i felt, it was simply amazing. i´ve seen about hundret entertainers in all sorts of places. I´VE NEVER HAD EXPERIENCED SOMETHING LIKE THAT! I felt like i was catched in that moment, in the sound and his voice while he was playing that song - if anyone of you ever has the chance to see him, GOGOGO!! No matter what, he´s brilliant.
sirmikeypikey 8 months ago
Warren Haynes wrote this song while performing with the Allman Brothers Band, who did not want to use Soulshine. So then Warren lets Larry McCray record it. A year later, only after McCray's album was released with Soulshine, the Allman Brothers Band realized the potential of this song and recorded it themselves. I say give credit where it is due, THANK YOU LARRY McCRAY FOR MAKING THIS SONG COME TO LIGHT, BECAUSE IF IT WASN'T FOR YOU RECORDING IT FIRST, NO ONE ELSE WOULD HAVE!!!
billydsanders 8 months ago
Sweet
z4rt4n 11 months ago
Kevin Hardy Main Street Blues on KCOR Kansas City recommended this link to me and I say wow! I love this video and song. Blues is what he does and this one was a slam dunk, Blues at it's finest! Great performance!
squierred 1 year ago
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Juniorhooker 1 year ago
fantastic!
guitarcat67 1 year ago
I had chills run up and down my spine throughout this performance. Having seen Mr. McCray perform up close, I know he has a great amount of talent and he is a very personable performer. I really like his style-- a class act all around.
no1rnbfan 1 year ago 2
toca muito!!!!!
lespaul7859 1 year ago
he came to my grandma's funeral, they were good ole friends. he played it in acoustic for her farewell song. by far the best version.
RIP JoAnn, legit grandma.
capitandolor 1 year ago
i saw him live with gov't mule last month and for those of you who dont know gov't mule's lead singer and guitarist warren haynes wrote the song soulshine when he played guitar for the allman brothers band in the 80's and 90's
casavecollin5693 2 years ago
@casavecollin5693 i'm torn between who's version i like better !!?!
ok i can like both!!
bluelibra65 1 year ago
how does he find the little strings w them big fingers, he never ceases to amaze me w that big voice, and incredible feel on the guitar ---
his leads are flawless...................heartfelt, night after night,
god bless larry............
bluelibra65 2 years ago
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meL0000011111 2 years ago
Everyone...Larry is an amazing blues artist...i have seen him many times and met with him a few times too...i am a guitarist myself and he is an inspiration...he is a really down to earth kind of guy, if you ever see him in concert again go say hi to him...he will talk with you.
bigz3458 2 years ago
mucho feeling!!!
elcaporale 2 years ago
Mr McCray did an excellent job on the Peter Green tribute album "Rattlesnake Guitar" with the best version of Black Magic Woman I have ever heard.
kuei1248 2 years ago
hey you know what guys larrys the coolest guys you could ever meet in your entire life. my grandfather helped him get to where hes at. hes a small town blues producer. does STEAK N BLUES UP in michigan area at different times of the year check it out..
but yea my grandmother past away . an he came to be with my grandfather. cuz they were very close. an played this song on his accoustic guitar. an you know what. it was the best sending away song you could ever imagine. Thanks larry .
capitandolor 2 years ago 2
goddam i love this song,,,Larry you are the man bro!
OZZ727 2 years ago 2
My first listening of this man,surely won't be the last. He was so soulful,great playing and singing,and love the P-90's.
leftystrat62 3 years ago
I've seen him a few times and ended up hanging out with him after the most recent show. Great guy, such a powerful sound. Can't wait til he comes back around my way
jamaica70 3 years ago
I've just taken notice of this guy and will pay more attention to him the future. Hope he will someday make Europe a small visit, or that one of my trips to the US will coincide with one of his future touring dates.
Greeting from a Norwegian fan and devoted David Gilmour worshipper.
thorinho1 3 years ago
Another one of today's great unsung blues guitarists. I saw him in Fort Collins, CO and he was awesome. I also got my picture with him, he's a hell of a nice guy.
caseydc78 3 years ago
you will never find a kinder soul, more fun guy to hang out with than this man! Larry and his brother Steve on drums are incredible! I must admit...this is my favorite version of Soulshine. Warren Haynes may have written the song and I love hearing him play it but my favorite version is the sweet guitar tones and huge voice of Larry and the harmonies of Steve in background! Talk about a GIGANTIC soulshine Larry and his brother Steve have...they remain the best! Shine until the break of day!
cebelina 3 years ago
great sound...I should have said that first. love the feel!
Joseph88keyz 3 years ago
Never met this guy but my brother has. My friend Dave Mathes used to play keys for him
Joseph88keyz 3 years ago