The Real Deal: Greatest Hits Volume 2
Stevie Ray Vaughan · 1999
71 min · 16 tracks · blues
A vibrant collection blending fiery guitar solos with soulful vocals, capturing the essence of Stevie Ray Vaughan's blues mastery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love Struck Baby Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Lenny — This instrumental track highlights Vaughan's emotive guitar work and sensitivity, showcasing his ability to convey deep feeling without words.
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Superstition (live) — Vaughan's rendition of this Stevie Wonder classic transforms it into a high-energy performance that emphasizes his powerful guitar riffs and vocal delivery.
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Voodoo Chile (slight return) — This track exemplifies Vaughan's mastery of blues-rock, with intricate guitar solos and a compelling groove that pays homage to Jimi Hendrix.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This compilation captures Vaughan's guitar mastery but lacks the cohesive flow of a studio album.
What we noticed
- Several tracks include extended guitar solos that highlight Vaughan's technical prowess and emotional expression.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- fiery guitar showcases energy
- emotional guitar-led storytelling
- great for live performance lovers
- for enthusiasts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, upbeat tracks
- avoid lengthy musical explorations
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — A retrospective collection that resonates with dedicated fans of Vaughan's work.
- Career context
- Released in 1999, this compilation album arrived a few years after Vaughan's tragic death in 1990, serving as a retrospective of his influential career. As the follow-up to 'The Real Deal: Greatest Hits Volume 1', it highlights Vaughan's enduring legacy and the impact he had on blues music during his lifetime.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Bonamassa· Gary Clark Jr.· Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Tracklist
- 1 Love Struck Baby Start here 2:22
- 2 Ain’t Gone ’n’ Give Up on Love 6:08
- 3 Scuttle Buttin’ 1:52
- 4 Wall of Denial 5:36
- 5 Lenny 4:57
- 6 Superstition (live) 4:44
- 7 Empty Arms 3:29
- 8 Riviera Paradise 8:50
- 9 Look at Little Sister 3:08
- 10 Willie the Wimp (live) 4:37
- 11 Pipeline 3:00
- 12 Shake for Me (live) 4:07
- 13 Leave My Girl Alone (live) 4:48
- 14 Telephone Song 3:30
- 15 Voodoo Chile (slight return) 8:00
- 16 Life by the Drop 2:27
What to play next
Blues at Sunrise
2000
Continues the blues journey with fresh performances and emotive guitar work.
Stevie Ray Vaughan - Greatest Hits
Sets the stage with a solid collection of earlier hits that lead into this vibrant mix.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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