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THE SKY IS CRYING is a collection of 10 previously unreleased studio tracks compiled by Stevie Ray's brother Jimmie Vaughan.

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Vaughan's death in August 1990 brought to a tragic end the surging wave of his popularity. The album he had made with his brother Jimmie, FAMILY STYLE, had just been released and this album, prepared by Jimmie from the various album sessions, was not expected to amount to much. In fact, this was at least as good as any of them--and better than LIVE ALIVE. "Little Wing" was perhaps his best adaptation of a Jimi Hendrix song. His take on the Elmore James title song was also a fitting tribute to both the writer and the performer. There are bound to be further compilations and live recordings released, but these studio recordings are testimony to Stevie Ray's devotion to his craft.

Recorded at The Power Station, New York, New York in January and February, 1984; The Dallas Sound Lab, Dallas, Texas in March and May, 1985; Kiva Studios, Memphis, Tennessee in February and April, 1989; Sound Castle Studios, Los Angeles, California in April and May, 1989.

Recorded at The Power Station, New York, New York from January to February 1984; The Dallas Sound Lab, Dallas, Texas from March to May 1985; Kiva Studios, Memphis, Tennessee from February to April 1989; Sound Castle Studios, Los Angeles, California from April to May 1989. Includes liner notes by Dan Forte.

Personnel: Stevie Ray Vaughan (guitar, vocals); Reese Wynans (keyboards); Tommy Shannon (bass); Chris Layton (drums).

Tracklist:

Tracks:
1. "Boot Hill" (Writer Unknown) – 2:15
2. "The Sky Is Crying" (Elmore James, M. Levy, Clarence Lewis) – 4:36
3. "Empty Arms" (S. R. Vaughan) – 3:29
4. "Little Wing" (Jimi Hendrix) – 6:49
5. "Wham" (Lonnie Mack) – 2:25
6. "May I Have A Talk With You" (C. Burnett (Howlin' Wolf)) – 5:49
7. "Close To You" (Willie Dixon) – 3:10
8. "Chitlins Con Carne" (Kenny Burrell) – 3:57
9. "So Excited" (S. R. Vaughan) – 3:30
10. "Life By The Drop" (Doyle Bramhall, Barbara Logan) – 2:28

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