After Midnight in STEREO - Eric Clapton 1987 version

I dubbed the audio from Crossroads box set - After Midnight in STEREO over This Eric Clapton 1987 video version, which came up a little short because they had edited the original music video. To keep the song unedited, I added a Clapton picture at the end.

[@1958marky]

This version sends major chills up my spine... cheers, Eric!

[@1980classicrocker]

Without a doubt the best version of this song!!!!!

[@jllafoy8605]

This song reminds me of the best times, The late 80’s when everything was so damn cool. Grab a beer and go back in time!!!! Clapton is GOD

[@drummerbuzz]

i'm so grateful that Eric chose to fix this one, and play it as it should be played

[@horseaphoenix1016]

His original is based on the Original by JJ Cale as well. JJ Cale released the slower version after Clapton covered it to differentiate between them.

[@spencerbarrett458]

Can't say enough about this version of "After Midnite." Has to be near the top of my 75 years of tunes!

[@SkeletonKeey]

Best version I've ever heard ...

[@joellebrodeur1015]

Kevin Anton in my opinion, it's the quintessential version. The original 1970 has always been unlistenable to my ears growing up.

[@StarZendonna1687]

Its more than best dude its ASSKICKIN'

[@user-lw8iv9cy8k]

The 2008 faster version at Medison square with Steve Winwood has much more passion and drive, imho )

[@davepeavy]

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[@sunshinenblues]

oh yeahhh!!! I've listened and danced to this version of the song hundreds of times. I actually hate with a vengeance other version of the song..and when I picked up on this I flipped out! surpassed anything I've ever heard, for sure

[@xero402]

Agreed, I find the other version to be silly

[@ael523]

Best version I have ever heard of this song.....

[@lutherstark9573]

This is my absolute favorite on crossroads. Disc 4! best of the best!

[@LorraineAshby]

This slowed down version is very cooool........

[@roar880]

yes!

[@MrJMD37]

no doubt. better than the original i think

[@hardrockguitar3900]

bad ass tune ! the lead guitar work is stellar !

[@jeralynthomson5409]

Sexier !

[@michaelnaretto3409]

Lorraine Ashby Ditto. I do like the uptempo version but this is great!

[@TracySmith-xy9tq]

This creates such a mood and reminds me of being a young adult.

[@rigovalenz]

the night belongs to Michelob...;) sorry couldn´t help...like if you remember too....

[@govtom4]

Da clobes, beck yeah.

[@UAL012]

This version of After Midnight is the best. I've always thought that the fast version was way to fast. This is how it should be played.

[@hellsbellspapa]

Good as the 1960s version with the band was, THIS one beats it! This one's the best! I've often said that remakes are a risky business, BUT WHEN the artist HIMSELF remakes his OWN song, usually the remake's better. Thanks much!

[@tone379]

i love this version,especially when it's on the michelob commercial from the 80's

[@ThaSweetistThang]

Eric Clapton is the greatest musical entertainer of ALL Time!! I have always loved this version of After Midnight.....02:00 to 02:45, Man, gives me chills up and down my spine!!!! He is like massively talented on soooo many levels. :-)

[@originalmngsp]

Superb, what every guitar player should try to feel and sound like. Thank you for posting this classic.

[@sfchase]

Why doesnt this have over a million hits!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What is wrong with people?

[@mikebudzinski3879]

i think i played it more times than that

[@aaronreynolds6105]

Shawn Chase the original version blows! This is the better of the 2

[@patricksmith7492]

Add to that the 43 oxygen thieves who had the unmitigated gall to click on the Dislike button. They're proof positive we're in dire need of a more rigorous eugenics program. As long as we have idiots like these 43, capital punishment in the West will always have a place in my heart.

[@B304A124]

I've been looking for this song forever. Now I've found it.

[@Weissmenchland]

Absolutely class stuff; This version of song inspired me to pick up a guitar; it was used in a Michelob commerical in the 80's. Brilliant stuff!!

[@ralphreinhardt6020]

Killer tune from a better time !! 😎👍

[@garlicdawg]

when I get a radio talk show this will be my intro music........the best song of all time....!!!

[@copperhead29]

I really like this version much better. thank you for posting, for others to enjoy.

[@swantinagant9731]

This is the Real Jam...takes you right back to the DAY....Great dance steps....Much LOVE to a GREAT Artist.....Eric Clapton

[@CarolineWolterHall]

Wow. Always loved this song, but this version kicks rock! ❤️

[@MrGoodknight2010]

A masterful remake of a cover. This bluesy/funky/rock version of his original (well, J.J.'s really) kix ass. Great snarling tone to boot. Thanks!

[@aquaboogiebaby9653]

The man of a thousand faces. Never looks the same twice, and is always HOT!!!

[@LillianaBMS]

Helllooooo, agree!!

[@michaelrosin83]

This more laid-back​ version is the better version. Great guitar solo.

[@Snowy255]

This song is amazing.

[@Clearly69]

Eric is kicking ass OLD SCHOOL!!

[@trinidadpatlan4706]

the best version by the slow hands - really believe me.

[@aridian7787]

Oh hell yeah! The original version came around the same time as LAYLA and it sounded like Ringo Starr" material! A big let-down for hard core rock fans!

[@johnbird4738]

Great song, this version for me with the heavy "thump" just sends chills up my spine....Peace

[@TheSABAHI]

TNAKS JJ CALE AND EC RIP JJ GOD BLESS YOU

[@raydavis1858]

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS VERSION ✌️✌️♥️♥️😎

[@belkacemaziz3955]

better than original song and what the solo guitar gorgeous

Eric Clapton is playing when I didn't have in the world. I'm twenty one years old :)) Eric Clapton is most perfect of music world. Love from Turkey.

[@TheSamara89kitten]

Love this slow sensual version

[@IrishSeanMac]

If you can listen to this song, and not appreciate how AWESOME it is, don't bother going to the hospital. You are already dead... To the maker of this video: Thank you for your time and efforts. AWESOME!

[@susanreed2802]

love this slowed down version, thanks !

[@The1literatelady]

Astonishingly beautiful. I don't think I've seen anything like it, except maybe the official videos. The inter-cutting of stills and video is so well done. Then there's the incredible audio. EC would love this one. Originally posted by musiccuts, 5/15/08.

[@stringman509]

Love it favourite Clapton song

[@ericbeaulieu4843]

This one does it for me .Ol' slowhand was truly the maestro of the six-string .God bless him .

[@micire]

my fav version of this song and my fav e.c. song of

[@essiefinch1356]

YEAH!

[@marccoderre]

It's always a neat thing when an artist can do a pretty interesting cover version of their own song.

[@markandersen793]

This song is so nice, Clapton recorded twice.

[@thorfox3562]

Haha true, true.

[@georgiebest99]

Love this version

[@oker59]

. . . for some strange reason, my fathers record of John Mayal's Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton was burried on the other side his record collection away from his John Mayal side! I remember that day fondly! I had gone through a Doors period, then a Beatles and then Led Zeppelin period; then, I finally got into John Mayal much more deeply, the Mick Taylor years Bare Wires and Laural Canyon blues . . . I had gone through so much music, . . . more

[@navblue20]

I call this the Michelob version because Anheuser-Busch paid him good money to use that song in a commercial....heck of a version.

[@aridian7787]

It was a superbowl ad, New York vs Denver, 1987, I believe!

[@RobertoSabasArtist]

Clapton is in the pantheon of greats. Nuff said.

[@cumpadizum]

He really got the right to-RIDE WITH THE KING-Happiness MR CLAPTON

[@lusciousbee]

I've been looking everywhere for this... Thanks for posting :-}

[@shandanaimtiaz2782]

Love this version!!!

[@roar880]

Beer commercial? Check. Paul Newman? Check. Played though a stellar pair of Bose and this is euphoria on high. Fuck that AOR version. Slower and darker makes this complete.

[@kirkf4crewdawg604]

Man of a thousand faces.

[@reapingtom]

I love this version!!!!!!!

[@irawilliams1936]

It's the best version I've heard. Love it!!! Way kool!

[@kornfreak814]

I found it! Love this version so much better, my dad says he cant find it and now i did woooooo!

[@lordbison]

This is a Bad Ass Version! Slow & Smooth! Riding music!

[@Jaezon]

This song/ version should be re-released just to remind everyone how good Rock N' Roll is.

[@johnrodman163]

my favorite Clapton song

[@alicegrant3731]

Much better than the 1970 version

[@Isotec1]

fantastic and best version

[@JEREMACDADDY]

mr. clapton... the suits and shoes equal the cream of the crop guitarist singer musician's outragous ways!!!!!!!!!!

[@dots1958]

Eric Clapton rocks!

[@ronanthony9508]

This is awesome!!!!!

[@jasonthayer7]

Amazing Song! Gives me the chillz!

[@DTM1864]

I agree also. I wish Clapton played the song this way live. If that is Nathan East on the bass, he really helps knock this out of the park.

[@Lukvr1]

Very good version! Great sound!

[@theresaschrum2593]

Best version. Clapton is much better doing it slow.

[@alicegrant3731]

I beg your pardon?!!🙈

[@ThePandorasbox13]

This version of the song is probably better than the original Clapton did. With this rendition, Eric Clapton truly made J.J. Cale's song his own, arranging it in a way which was purely his own. Also, this song simply rocks. Eric Clapton is a guitar god.

[@selene2317]

I like this version of this song by Eric Clapton. IT is my favorite song by him

[@belkacemaziz3955]

mr clapton youre a great artist and one of best guitar player of all over world

[@oker59]

My father hadn't found John Mayal's archives album with hoochie coochie man and Stormy Monday; but, I did later on while in my military time as I attempted to put on cd all the British bluesrock I grew up with(I also dived into the delta bluesmen; i went all the way down to Chaplin and Bessie Smith).

[@centurian55428]

the legend. clapton. there are many guitar herrows, who admire clapton. I admire some one who learned from him. after a while I found out these facts. I study clapton. and was able to see. he has a very unique stile. nice.

[@mira4611]

Straight to favourites!:-)

[@alaingilgen3454]

The best version

[@llama9393]

gotta love those 80's graphics!...and eric clapton. gotta love him too :)

[@futocchorider]

i love this version the best!

[@coravisser727]

this is great Eric wonderfull awesome d.

[@davetighe]

Love this version, so cool and in the groove, but funky too, got it all. Ta for posting

[@savagecanucks]

Only the Strong survive and Clapton is certainly that! BRAVO!!

[@DjPyro2010]

This is much better than the other version

[@edwardgittens9251]

I like Eric Clapton's 🎉❤

[@Weissmenchland]

Brilliant stuff, absolutely brilliant.

[@papafirelin]

A number to die for!!! yeah!!

[@selene2317]

I totally agree the guitar part is excellent...the combo of rock and some blues combined in it.

[@YoavRabinovich]

It's a great song.

[@oker59]

, and for some strange reason, his Beano album was lost amongst his stacks of other records. After searching through these other rows of records to see what else my father had, I found it; i couldn't believe it! Another John Mayal album! An Eric Clapton album! I thought I'd found some secret knowledge! Putting that album on my fathers daimond tipped record player, the first explosive notes said it all; i knew I found the truth about Eric Clapton.

[@ec9948]

I Love This Version Of This Song. It's A Shame It's Not Available On Spotify Or Apple Music

[@MrPyroguru]

I love when Eric plays he's flicking off the world!

[@msstevie1951]

musiccuts ,you did a great job on this one! ♥

[@TREYOLDHIPPIE]

900 'yes' to 'nuthin' .. love the bass and yeah..all that real cool, makes me want to dance reel cool (ha ha ha) slippin thru the clubs after the amateurs go home..time to kick it up a notch.. GOT to love EC! Solo kills again

[@JubaL609]

Of all the various ways Slowhand has spun J.J. Cale's 'After Midnight' I have always liked the Michelob version best, Absolute up and in your face plutonium power pumped 4/4 Rock n' Roll!! ;)

[@YinzerSteel]

This is by far the better Clapton version

[@thomasanderson3459]

Having small powerful stereo speakers REALLY intensifies the sound and good headphones increases effect.

[@TheSABAHI]

U HAZVE A GOOD TASTE ALICE WHO CARES ABOUT UR STEEREO UR EARS ARE ENPOUGH FOR US

[@erichendrickson8871]

great live song

[@timjones1217]

love this version it's just not L O N G enough could listen to it for an hour straight this is awesome 👏😎

[@robertzapata6885]

awesome tune , I like it more than original version. Go Spurz Go

[@rossbittner6831]

My favorite part about this video is the ad that pops up and interrupts the song at 1:21. Keep it classy, musiccuts!

[@helo821ab]

For some reason, I have the strangest urge to drink a Michelob. Way to go Clapton!!