Live at Carnegie Hall captures
Stevie Ray Vaughan on the supporting tour for his second album, 1984's
Couldn't Stand the Weather. The Carnegie Hall concert was a special show, since it was the only time
Vaughan and Double Trouble added the brass section from
Roomful of Blues to augment their sound; in addition, the concert featured guest appearances from
Stevie's brother
Jimmie and
Dr. John. There might have been more musicians than usual on-stage, but
Stevie Ray remains the center of attention, and he is in prime form here, tearing through a selection of his best-known songs which generally sound tougher in concert than they do in the studio. It's the best live
Stevie Ray record yet released. ~ Thom Owens, All Music Guide