Albert Collins - 'The Things That I Used To Do' [Live from Austin, TX]

From the Albert Collins album 'Live from Austin, TX' available now on CD and DVD:

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[keithpowell]

Albert Collins is my favorite bluesman

[LPMAN]

RIP Albert Collins (October 1, 1932 – November 24, 1993), aged 61
You will be remembered as a legend.

[JerryLee..]

26 Thumbs down? WTF is wrong with people! Who still watching Aug 2020? RIP Legend!

[williamdon]

His guitar wasn’t a instrument he “mastered “ but it was truly a part of him. If that makes sense. So unorthodox so his own. That’s what makes these men great. They weren’t just guitar players but artists.

[cycloptical]

All the technique in the world will never get you sounding like Mr. Collins. Unique as the day is long, and a true master. Saw him a million years ago at a little club, The Red Rail, and I still remember that night. RIP Albert Collins.

[thinkerztipitina]

It was 7pm deep in the Sahara desert near the border between Mauritania and Sharawi land (Western Sahara). We had been driving all day in sweltering heat from St Louis, Senegal, heading to Casablanca. We stopped on the side of the road as a Soveit era freight train rolled along on the shaky tracks. All around us were seas of white and brown crescent dunes. Not a word was said between us. Not once. I cast my eye on the horizon and saw the sun fading into the sky, and at that moment, it seemed the dunes and sky had merged. I took a few steps back to the jeep, opened the passenger door, and picked up the cassette player from the footwell. It was getting dark, and i could count a few stars, gently sprouting out in the night. 'You can have that, ' said Helen. It was a perfectly rolled, big fat spliff. I smiled and said, 'Thanks'. Just as i lit the spliff, i pressed the play button on the tape, and this song came on. Collin's spoken words echoed far in the wind. And at the point he struck that first strong note on that guitar, the cascading sound wailed into the distance, and i felt a chilled sensation. It was as if i was alone in the presence of God in the middle of the sahara desert! Never had such joy listening to music as i did then. And guess what, it was the same for Helen too! Blues in the desert is a spiritual experience!

[jazzfunkhead]

17 This man is a legend. There is no one left alive but Buddy Guy who has roots and the connection to the blues. The REAL blues!!! I teared up because if you are of a certain age like I am you know how significant this man was on many levels. Ask Eric Clapton and Keith Richards about Albert Collins and you better have a spare hour or two to listen their stories about what they learned AND borrowed from him. I will be purchasing this DVD immediately. It must be in every blues lovers collection. RIP Iceman!! There will never be another unless the good lord brings you back to us.

[chrispearson]

It's pretty hard to stay in that groove. It would be very easy to begin to rush it. Drummer did a great job laying down the law.

[shanesmart]

Now, that's DAMN FINE PICKIN! I so miss hearing actual rawness of the older Blues musicians.

[brownriceprod]

are you kidding me? that might be the greatest drum intro ever to pull back like that....

[luvbasses]

You can hear the YEARS of experience and time that each band member has put in, in order to sound like this. It’s truly remarkable.

[michaelobrien]

i saw Albert Collins several times - playing in venues as diverse as rock festivals in the 60s to small clubs like Albert's Hall here in Toronto. He loved his audiences and treated us to the real thing when he tore into a song. Always humble and, in my experience, really friendly. It was a huge loss when he left us.

[darrylbrazil]

One of the most underated and under appreciated guitar players of All time!!! Boyy he could make that Ax Talk!! B B King even gave him major prompts RIP and Love Albert

[richardkurczewski]

Classic these cats aren't around anymore. Dragging the pick on the strings. No more showman ship. Can ya dig

[peterbartolomeo]

He is one of the greatest blues guitarists that ever played . He and Buddy Guy are untouchable

[Junior-jwbb]

He was one of the best guitarist’s around. Great musician.

[vincentvanheerden]

This man knew how to dance with his guitar. Absolute joy all-round❗🎯💯

[johnheath]

My favorite Albert Collins line is on Showdown where he says “let me show you my hand”, and he proceeds to take over

[Castaway_Chuck]

One of the greatest. Wish I had a chance to see him live!

[David-kzup]

One time a fella snuck up on stage just to touch Alberts guitar sitting in its stand. Bad idea. He touched it alright but that thing bit him back. His fingers were instantly frost bitten!!! Wow!!!