Eric Clapton - Old Love (Madison Square Garden 1999)

[@garylepetit]

Clapton's a sublime guitarist who can make a guitar scream, cry & sing in equal measure. A truly magical, musical maestro....

[@haraldstemmer9050]

you are so ordinaris right. he is genius.

[@SillaspTh]

Stevie Ray Vaughan 🤡

[@BrigitteLuiseDornseifer-fd4cc]

Except mark knopfler of course!!!

[@kurahoani2874]

😂No he’s not. Love Eric and that whole era they where all true artist in music and well when u play, got and feel the blues it’s magical. What an awsome concert

[@dcreal1969]

Perhaps Prince?

[@samuelsessions2817]

How. In Heaven’s name. Can anyone say. That this man. This consummate musician. This artist. Is. In any way. Overrated? How? His emotional depth. His generosity of spirit. Everything. A gift to me. For which I am deeply grateful.

[@SwapnenduKar]

People who look at technicalities and count notes will definitely not like Clapton.

[@tefenstrat]

@@SwapnenduKar Thats exactly right However playing super fast or technical does not make you a great guitar player. All that is does is make the music sound technical rather than having soul and feeling the way Eric plays. I have played for over 50 years now and personally I think Eric is far better than the super fast players.

[@denisf8955]

😅 7:46 7:46 ​@@tefenstrat

[@doc_adams8506]

How, you ask. Jealousy.

[@jmholzer26]

Anyone that has had an old love, feels this deep in their soul. So emotionally accurate.

[@libralaw7359]

right? So true.

[@billvilla7799]

There will be people that play like Clapton, but there will never be another Clapton!

[@prathameshbhambure]

That is so true. Man's changed my life because of his inspirational playing.

[@senseandsensibility3636]

I don’t think anyone will ever be ever to play like him either. They’ll steal some licks, try to immolate his phrasing, his style. But..,.you’re right - they’ll never be Clapton.

[@Shay2312]

They can try but won't succeed!

[@kathif17]

His soul is in his music so they can try all they want but he will never be replicated. ❤ Forever Fan ♥

[@billvilla7799]

@@kathif17his feelings were expressed by his music...there are many great guitarists but few who have that ability.

[@tefenstrat]

Amazing, as many times as I have heard him play this song live and just about the time I think Iv'e heard it all before, Clapton slaps's me right in the smacker and proves me wrong. Another performance for the books. The thing that separates Eric from most guitarist. is that he can not only play like the devil but he can also write great songs...IMO ....and I know there are many other famous guitarist that can write and play but not many. Being able to play great and write great songs is what separates the famous from the not so famous...(at least in my opinion )...

[@TimCiccarelli-gp7kr]

No one does it better than Clapton.

[@RhondaRowan-zi3ry]

😮

[@mariarosariamignogna]

❤

[@MieLandell]

❤❤Thats cortect ❤he is the best gitarr player ever in the world and si g so good😊❤

[@kristianpallone8726]

I think ( just my opinion ) the expressions each artist brings is there own flavor that makes them “ them “ because when it comes to technical & skill playing , the same has been said bout sooo many others Clapton , Santana , Hendrix , Steve Vi , the two Joe’s Bonamassa and Satriani Etc - so to say the best in the world would be for You - again just my opinion - cheers

[@peterbartolomeo5542]

​@@kristianpallone8726go listen to Roy Buchanan The Messiah Will Come Again.

[@kmikesmith8902]

His guitar tone is always so pure and melodic... never forced... that's why they call him SLOW HAND.

[@bobcarney1168]

Actually, it was because he was slow to give a hand helping move the Yardbird’s kit.

[@josephgrumet]

Amen brother

[@rayfoote]

Actually I read he got the nickname for re stringing his guitar so slowly lol. Who knows

[@KN-tz3bq]

He could play so fast it was like looking at a bicycle wheel . When a bike wheel is spinning fast, it appears to go slow in reverse

[@mija9817]

I think this is the best version of old love. I mean i get goosebumps every time I click on this video. Those feelings are insane, I feel it in my whole body when Eric starts singing.

[@sandmanCQB8541]

I was at this show. This was in Madison Square Garden in June of '99, (and again when it was held in 2013)...I just can never pass up any chance to see Clapton, especially when it's with his friends, and despite being called "Eric Clapton and Friends in Concert : A benefit for The Crossroads Centre in Antigua". Over the years it just became known as "Eric Clapton's Crossroads Tour". And instead of lasting just a few incredible hours, as Eric realized the extent of his reach into the music community, it's grown to a full day event. I've been going to see him play, anytime he's been anywhere near the NY City area since his Slowhand Tour in '78. I've never missed a Tour, and always try to get tickets for more than one show. And in the countless Shows I've been blessed to see, I've never left a single one feeling like it was anything less than incredible, or that there were other songs I'd have preferred to hear. The man is just an absolute LEGEND. One of the greatest guitarists who've ever lived. ✌️

[@Robin-Cale17]

@sandmanCQB, Thank you for sharing that! Eric is truly a gift to us. I love when he played with _his_ hero JJ Cale.❤

[@simonedevlin7710]

My admiration for Eric Clapton started way back with the group called " Cream".He has been dubbed the most iconic guitar player in the world and had me hooked on his 9 minute version of the hit "Cocaine".His rendition of "Tears From Heaven" was painful but glorious for fans.He has maintained consistency and excellence in performances with both a sensual voice and magical riffs.He is the consummate musician.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sandmanCQB8541]

​@@simonedevlin7710Couldn't agree with you more. He's an absolute Legend. Only person to be Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame THREE TIMES. There's nothing he can't do with a guitar. Can't wait to catch him the next time he comes thru NY again. The man is just phenomenal ✌️

[@hurricane827]

Was this his nothing but the blues tour..if so I was there

[@sandmanCQB8541]

​@@hurricane827 Pretty sure this was his first Crossroads Festival. I'd have to dig thru a mountain of stubs to be sure

[@rayfoote]

I was at this concert and have seen EC about 25 times !!! What I love about him is he always let's other artists shine !! He is the world's greatest living guitar player, he has NOTHING to prove so he let's others enjoy the spotlight. I've seen it time and time again !!

[@nbst1964]

Thank 👍🏼 You. U put it into the right words. 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽

[@joseribon27]

God bless your built-in organic hard drive

[@fyou2327]

Lets*

[@Brazileiro-]

Greatest is a far fetch.

[@AnaLeon-cc1bp]

I have TB

[@kathif17]

He is the best of the best period.

[@jeffreylujan7424]

This man has done so much for the music industry his music is legendary his guitar talents exceed all have thought out created an orchestrated with his talents his skill sets just a true master you can only be proud of this man and what he has done for everyone with the music he has written and played for us for all these years he is giving us giving us so much joy throughout our livesThank you Eric so very much!!🎤🎸🎤🎸🎤🎤🎸🎸

[@senseandsensibility3636]

Amen.

[@gnawbabygnaw]

Smartest thing he’s ever done was the Unplugged show. Put him in the Main stream. Totally agree with you.

[@jamiejohnson3886]

His passion is unmatched as no one can put his heart behind those guitar strings play on mr. Clapton

[@gabrielouaknine2134]

​@@senseandsensibility3636 Mmp😊

[@mariebraden7832]

Forever Eric! My hero in the industry. 🥰😋🥰

[@karenreardon5398]

Eric makes that guitar weep while he exudes utmost class, style and grace on stage. Beyond amazing.❤😊

[@秀一植田-c3b]

This is the best “old love”that I ever heard, Eric !,

[@rogerwilliams5382]

This performance shows why he's one of if not the greatest ever Those who say he's boring and predictable. You can't be serious..

[@PierreKerbage]

Steve Gadd - you are killing me. Those accents he puts in are so subtle, yet makes the song take an entirely different mode. Oh and Tim Carmon totally nailed the solo in the way he was bending the notes to become sharp by half a step. WOW WOW ! That's MUSICIANSHIP!!!!!

[@evh5150]

Still beautiful to hear in 2023❤

[@jessmmoraes]

In 2024 too

[@chummyflex6587]

Eric “slow hand “Clapton. You brought joy to many with your talent . God bless you

[@fernandoguerra5924]

Absolutely wonderful. Eric is te best guitarman of the world.

[@Steve-ih7dg]

That bass introduction!! And then Eric coming in alongside. Sends shivers down my spine every time I listen. Beautiful. Just beautiful.

[@DonnaWestbrook-dz1hp]

Never will there ever be another Clapton. He's the very greatest guitar player. Derek Trucks is another brilliant guitarists. His guitar playing is instrumental in the making of music come to life. I love these guitar players and Mark Knopfler. Awesome

[@Robin-Cale17]

@DonnaWestbrook-dz 1hp, Derek is phenomenal, and I love when he was sitting next to JJ Cale and Eric Clapton (Anyway The Wind Blows) and he was playing, and watching everything they did. 😊❤

[@denty32]

@@Robin-Cale17what a song that is by the way

[@Robin-Cale17]

@@denty32 I know! I miss him. His songs just have that peaceful rocking sound about them. He really is the one who created the "Tulsa Sound."

[@tylerwillison4962]

Here we are in 2024 and still just amazing as ever. Timeless and classic EC, the Maestro.

[@tiffsaver]

...and perhaps the greatest drummer of all time.

[@paulpetralia9868]

So majestic. Thank you EC😊

[@catebo]

That guitar is weeping …phenomenal

[@DonnaWestbrook-dz1hp]

I am traveling to Pittsburgh to see this guitar giant play I can only pray he plays this version of Old Love

[@Robin-Cale17]

Have fun! ❤

[@jamiejohnson3886]

My favorite song of his, the passion & emotion. And a reminder that we all have that "one' we cannot get over, & the "one" we compare those that come after to - better still the "one" that will make us forget the past The guitar is an extension of his soul, a voice

[@jamiejohnson3886]

@ericclaptonofficials and what a surprise meeting you here

[@jamiejohnson3886]

@ericclaptonofficials I first saw you in Dallas 1978 & have been smitten with your work since then. I'm in Atlanta, GA

[@christinegrundmann1901]

Totally agree! It feels like he's having sex with his guitar...so bloody good! ❤

[@MikeyBAAZ]

OLD Love by far the best clapton song period! the acoustic version unplugged was the best and this live one 1999 crossroads for center of addiction he helped a lot of people and hes my hero since 1988

[@AS-ub7vu]

Freakin' amazing! Eric's solo ... I had tears welling up in my eyes.

[@reubz8299]

Nothing beats the sound of a strat !!!

[@AzizMoutamid]

Eric Clapton is one of the best blues_rock guitarist in the world.

[@markh5892]

He is a gift to all of us.

[@kurahoani2874]

Sure is hope I get to see him play one day🤞🏽

[@luisasolieri1010]

Eric simply the best!!! ❤

[@mohamedogba2990]

Saw him twice...how can't u love this dud..wow

[@markmartin3221]

It’s an amazing song and all so true. Bold in your face, then subtle caresses then blasts of fireworks back to Anger, confusion and feelings of betrayal, but eventually returning to longing.

[@jamiejohnson3886]

We never forget an "Old Love"....my favorite of all Clapton songs 💔

[@finneguitarplayer9825]

So spielt nur Eric Clapton - er ist einzigartig und einmalig . 👏👍💯🎸

[@napocensis]

Eric Clapton is like a wizard for me. Following his guitar, I feel that I am transported in another dimension. Thank you very much !!!

[@2510katjo]

What a fantastic song and band!! The solos are pure perfection. Powerful music.

[@DebbieSorrells]

Beautiful Song❤. BLUES MAN Mr Clapton 💙💙💙🎶🎵🎵

[@StanEtheridge]

The first time i heard this it became one of my favorites. So much feeling Wehave all had this experience

[@geneheck]

Dynamite performance by all. It just doesn't get any better than this. Tim Carmon on the keyboard solo was out of this world.

[@EchoesOfBlues]

Clapton's the only guitarist who can make a guitar scream, cry & sing in equal measure. He's a truly magical, musical maestro....

[@JanSlack-y2x]

Amen to that

[@benjaminstorez2460]

That solo ! Genius himself

[@umbertopanzeri3572]

Mostruoso l’ho sentito ultimamente ancora da vivo e’ fantastico con i suoi 79 anni nessuno come lui

[@user-tk3nm2ul1e]

Brilliant performance Rendition of this Song Old Love!! ❤

[@aml1mdq11]

The best version of this himno!!!

[@DebbieBellavance]

I love the guy. He has a gift. He attracts the positive in everything

[@rammartinez1880]

Bad man the best 🎸 guitar player ever. Can play any kind of music, but best of all......the blues. His a maestro, a bad ass player but most of all a legendary legend. Can never b forgotten, ONE OF A KIND.

[@tomsteffes5636]

Who doesn't love eric Clapton

[@mikewilkins2030]

You can’t get more top notch players of instruments! Truly gifted ppl! This is one the best takes on this perfect song!

[@TobiasTS]

Só eu acho o som dessa guitarra o melhor de todas que o Eric já usou?? Esse timbre, esse grave, incrível, guitarra linda, perfeita, e acho que esse trabalho foi um dos melhores da carreira do Eric, adoro! QUE PERFORMANCE!! EU AMO ERIC CLAPTON!!!

[@Каранат-и8ж]

Это мистика!!!Эрик Клэптон не вписывается в рамки обычных определений.

[@Cesarremis]

@TobiasTS eu também curti muito o som dessa strato, os captadores não soam magros como o de uma strato tradicional. E essa Banda hein? Músicos e backing vocals de alto quilate! Sam Brown que também fez Backing para o Pink Floyd no Pulse gravado no Wembley Stadium em 1994.

[@TobiasTS]

@@Cesarremis é, os caras são d+, DVD espetacular

[@kellydavis9386]

Such Beauty and God given talent... Fuk'n Love this!!

[@Dr.AbhijitGanguly]

The genius Guitarist .....and a legendary maestro. I missed him performing live at Newcastle in May 2024

[@Greece-empowered]

The story of a man's life in one song...

[@terryspires3328]

…and his on stage performances with other just magnify his presence, talent, leadership and mentoring those who follow in his footsteps. He IS legendary.

[@stefanmoller7269]

Just found this, can't stop enjoying in repeat mode. Great quality recording. Clapton unmatched, but Tim Carmon's keyboard solo is the icing on the cake😋... so creative, innovative, awesome. Thanks for sharing!

[@childersrobert63]

Just really too good I'm sitting in my front porch with my Bluetooth speaker cranking out Eric Clapton and it don't get no better than this. 🇺🇲🦅🎸🎙️🎼🎶🦅🇺🇲

[@jribond]

Brilliant

[@kmikesmith8902]

My all-time EC fave... co-wrote with Robert Cray

[@brandon-et5vl]

i sobbed drunk as hell for 13 minutes straight

[@barbarahricci4418]

O MAIOR E MELHOR GUITARRISTA DE TODOS OS TEMPOS!!! SIMPLESMENTE CONTAGIANTE DEMAIS!❤❤❤❤

[@innadayz22]

Wow! Does it get any better than this, other than being there in the moment, up close and connected? Such passion, giving the music life and spirit, touching and filling the heart. I continue to be in awe of what this man can bring to life. Positively the best!

[@kathrynmcmorrow7170]

My real last guilty pleasure!

[@manueljosemadurolang1672]

The One and Only, Eric Clapton!

[@marie-andredesmurs5293]

Quel grand guitariste 🎸 c'est magnifique 👏👏👏 a écouter sans modération👍

[@Silviuz79]

it starts playing…and it's magic…every note makes me dream and gives me serenity…thanks Eric for the gift you give us by playing music that tugs at the heart strings. By Silvia ❤

[@MikeHock-tw4nj]

The Maestro. Eric is the Pavarotti of blue-rock guitar.

[@marykrebs5952]

Phenomenal solos

[@Jay-lo5bp]

Wow! That was good!!!

[@ursulabornhauser1091]

What a magnificent performens❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@martinmananaguitar7259]

ERIC CLAPTON IS ONE OF THE BEST MUSICIAN FROM THE WORLD.

[@marcos_c_m]

There's something really crazy about how many amazing guitar players come from UK in the 60s and 70s... Clapton, beck, Gilmour. Harrison , Brian May, Blackmore , page ... I can keep increasing this list going on for long time.

[@FeelingShred]

They were all listening to records recorded and made in America though

[@FeelingShred]

But yeah the Island if the Gnomes carried the torch fairly well didn't they 😂😂😂😂😂 funny gnomes 😂

[@kathif17]

Love Nathan he and Eric are my dynamic duo and separately each in their own right Nathan has the most infectious smile.❤FOREVER FAN ❤

[@stapi8]

So many licks 😮

[@silverlight2004db]

this would have to be my favourite single song live performance i've seen of eric clapton, the composition, the execution, the band, the soul, will never fail to take me to the greatest heights of inspiration whenever i watch and listen to it. Magic!!!

[@AnitaTerraCambara]

Absolutely amazing. ❤

[@AnitaTerraCambara]

@ericclaptonofficials , I'm doing well, and about you?

[@levydo8051]

this is the best version of this song

[@antoniocarpesvilla5096]

Ningún guitarrista te lleva donde lo hace clapton, siempre lo esperas y en el momento menos esperado té traspasa. Su guitarra te trae al momento presente y te hincha el pecho de la emoción, erizándote cada poro de la piel. Su guitarra se convierte en una experiencia espiritual.

[@FaizanSAnsari]

The most banker looking rocker. Respect.

[@ericking2511]

Thank you : Clapton for all what you’ve played ; I have known you from the musical movie 🎥 .(Tommy ) that song in the church ;

[@zacharybruner765]

Listening to the keyboard solo, forgetting it's a keyboard 🤯

[@mohamedogba2990]

The king.

[@DoctahPigBenis]

@8:54, that’s what it’s all about. Show me a happier man on earth. That is exactly how his music makes me feel. Thanks EC for pulling me out of one of the darkest times of my life.

[@PhilippeCussac]

A slow-blues i didn't know. Thanks for contribution

[@TomKirkman1]

Clapton can play as well as any other guitarist. But he only does what he is compelled to do at the moment. He's really not about trying to impress anyone. His playing has feeling. It's not about impressing anyone.

[@margmcmillan]

Must a pleasure to be in audience. He handles the guitar with such precision

[@Hawk-gq2tt]

Dam I could listen to this man no matter what the mood or vibes I may be feeling he would be at the top

[@kathrynmcmorrow7170]

He did insert himself.

[@Hawk-gq2tt]

His guitar heals me thoroughly

[@Robin-Cale17]

@Hawk-gq2tt, Yep! Whenever I have a bad day, I listen to Eric Clapton and all is right with the world again. 😊

[@luigicarminati5553]

Band fantastica, Eric strepitoso.

[@justcallmemoses]

I just got blown away

[@shemueltannak4799]

UNBELIEVABLE!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@samdantasdsamfer4742]

Magnífico solo, guitarra de primeira, deve ser bem leve, no entanto, um sonho para comprar. Para quem ganha um salário baixo fica só na vontade. Este homem toca demais. Se eu tocasse um pouquinho assim eu só viveria da música. Sou Samuel, aqui da zona leste de São Paulo, Brasil. Hoje 1 de junho de 2023, quinta-feira, 10:24 am. Obrigado pelo vídeo.

[@umbertopanzeri3572]

Fantastico e irraggiungibile nel suo modo di suonare

[@BBQDad463]

Simply unreal. Words fail me.

[@DebbieSorrells]

Eric plays with such soul and he makes my heart melt. A TRUE GUITAR, SONGWRITER AND LEGEND❤. His Band is so AWESOME ⭐⭐⭐♥️TO ALL

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Eric, you are absolute Best I’ve ever seen. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤❤

[@nathankop6148]

Give it up for Nathan east on bass🔥🔥

[@pamelamergl517]

Definitely!!

[@Kayz-vb5hu]

For old souls❤❤❤❤

[@s.s.williams8786]

Such amazing depth and breadth of emotion. He looks like he is in pain playing and singing. Enticing for sure. How could you resist someone with so much love on display?

[@Rosemary-t6s]

Yes he is.....thank you