Drifting blues - Eric Clapton

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[@reefgeorge1]

Clapton like so many rock musicians of the 60's had a deep appreciation for the blues and built on those older songs to create the early hard rock such as with Crossroads, a Robert Johnson acoustic song from 1936. The Winterland live Cream recording is the defining masterpiece of this process. I Can't Quit You Babe by Willie Dixon was amped up by LZ in the same way. What's interesting with Clapton is that he still honored those early blues players with authentic performances of songs like Malted Milk, Walkin Bues or this outstanding performance of Drifting Blues, a Charles Brown song. Besides the soulful rendition here fingerpicked on an acoustic guitar like the old masters, his constant stream of old blues licks and Clapton style variations is just spectacular. This one song showcases his decades of development as a blues player and its just stunning. I have been playing guitar for over 60 years and this performance is humbling. Pure genius.

[@richlamar9397]

It's not just his virtuosity it's the feelings in the NOTES he plays!

[@sbbudj]

Eric is smooth man…

[@flursanderdander8484]

My man is basically soap

[@ArneLuksic]

The Master artist who influenced me the most to feel the blues and just take the guitar and FEEEL it! You Mr. Clapton are the one and only and for me the best guitarist ever.!!! Just want to add, after listening to this many times, that Mr. Clapton is also the best blues singer that I have ever heard singing, Clearly R. Jonson had a great influence on his playing but such talent is so rare in this world so I can proudly say that Mr. Clapton is my only and greatest guitarist and blues singer in the world, ever!

[@prathameshbhambure]

Eric will always be my hero. Infinite love and regards to my man!

[@robertvangelderen5187]

Yes This sound of Eric Clapton i love so much thanks mr Eric :-)

[@mikedevlin2048]

As always… a masterful performance of acoustic blues. Great dynamics, rhythm and percussion lifting the strings to vibrate on the frets…

[@teresacatala3041]

Enorme ,genial Dios bajo a la tierra y creo a Eric Clapton ❤

[@alancrossley4461]

What an incredible musician. He plays with a fluidity of mercury and the touch of a mythical God. Pure genius.

[@freebee8221]

I just love his voice. So much soul. And of course the guitar playing is as good as it can be.

[@darylhall6733]

An awesome acoustic version of this classic!

[@crasherxtreme]

I've only ever heard this played acoustically. Usually there are several acoustic guitar players that accompany him. Or at least one for this number

[@darylhall6733]

@@crasherxtreme I think I've heard Clapton do an electric version but I can't say for sure. I've heard several others do very good electric versions but Luther Allison's electric version is one of my favorites.

[@crasherxtreme]

@@darylhall6733 okay. I will check that out.

[@isaiahparadiso8044]

Nobody covers these classic like Clapton.

[@sumner296]

I wish all the people who believe that big bought sounds played with lots of speed is top notch guitar could hear and understand how incredible this kind of playing is.

[@crasherxtreme]

Eric and Peter Green. There was always a rival between Eric and Green. Although Green looked up to Eric, there were equals and pushing the same style and techniques. Of course this is the 60's. But I was happy to see Clapton pay tribute to the late great Peter Green. His equal. I'm glad I lived at the time to experience them. If not for Clapton, I wouldn't have discovered American blues and I wouldn't have picked up the guitar.

[@richardkemp3825]

Peter who?

[@vladicaradojevic4453]

​@@richardkemp3825Don't be silly.

[@vladicaradojevic4453]

Where did you get an idea they were rivals?

[@fannyherzberg6749]

I love this blues so much

[@robertp1651]

Thank you Eric

[@raymondbobel4168]

Thank You, Eric, for this great song and camera view. And, thank you speakpipe vn, for getting this out there.

[@theflyingcloud8957]

Love the neck. No bs vanity

[@johns2248]

my hero too a genious!

[@richybryan4652]

We LOVE and Respect Eric

[@prathameshbhambure]

Always will!

[@richybryan4652]

For example... He taught me to listen to the Blues... Listen to Black Musicians... He taught me.. To appreciate respect and love BLACK musicians (I am a white 58j.old old Rock musician)... like Muddy Waters B. B. King.. Buddy Guy.. Chuck Berr

[@asmit_plays]

@@richybryan4652 You ain't old! You're 58 years *young* my man!

[@justindensonvibes]

The fact that he did that without a pick makes me wanna sell my guitar, lol. #claptonisgod

[@sanjayyadav7249]

😂

[@tfeak2101]

im actually a whole lot better without a pick, i think it just comes down to what your used too

[@marcellomarcellino4679]

Grande e sempre meraviglioso artista... Affascinante anche da osservare semplicemente. Le mani più eleganti del mondo.

[@Tigrebleau1]

Wonder if he's been to the crossroads. Sounds like it.

[@davidkisiel7956]

He is the best!

[@josemanueldominguezcabrera6077]

Buenos días. El Maestro Don Eric Clapton. Un Genio de la Música. Esas manos en una guitarra es puro arte. Un Grandísimo Mito.

[@gordonwalker9864]

All props to EC, and of course Robt. Johnson, but this song was written & recorded by Charles Brown who is also a master.

[@markmartin3221]

When the Soul ship sets to sail, I’ll be getting on board, Captain Eric !!

[@Northyorkspaul]

Fantastic...super quality sound and vision.

[@bedoubleu3638]

The One and Only Master of Blues

[@albertopiovani7265]

Exactly!!!

[@debracole6587]

One of my top 10 musicians.

[@tommyguitar534]

omg so nicee i still play so much blues everyday i cant get it like clapton...

[@SFCB1954]

Henri, what a pleasure to watch your videos. Keep them coming.

[@wallacerangi9609]

Wow Nice beautiful arrangement by far a great version, gonna learn this thank you Eric clapton, blessyahuge..Auckland New Zealand.

[@johntiger5]

Great musician, and awesome Navy Blues guitar.

[@Hartproduktie]

He is the man, great thanks for sharing

[@alancrossley4461]

Simply beautiful.

[@kzienix1]

keep on drifting Mr Clapton.

[@enricotramonte3797]

Spero che viva fino a 150 anni. God bless you mr Slowhand!

[@ursulabornhauser1091]

Eric the love of my life❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@aronkelley8634]

EC 💙🎸😎

[@sionjones4368]

Man his voice is like honey

[@stalinchiru5181]

Mesmerizing 😮

[@marielosmuller7833]

Woww, hermosa interpretación.Gracias 🎸🎤,thanks always the Slow hand.

[@svsjo727]

29 May 2024, Lyon - France, i'll be there. See you soon

[@slowhandtarako5355]

クロスロードをコピーしてた10代から、40年以上の時間、クラプトンは私の人生。

[@user-so8dr8gs1u]

Гений гитары; гений блюза Eric Clapton - Blues (1999)

[@StanleyRCrume]

Loved it! Reminds me of "Road Beneath My Wheels" Dan Fogelberg

[@murmanmgeladze6513]

❤️

[@kennethkloby2726]

a time segment i'll never get back

[@bluesman8925]

MERCI!!!!!!! RDV AUX ARÈNES DE NÎMES EN MAI 2024

[@user-gn7fd3og9b]

Love it ❤️

[@neilj3310]

Incredible

[@amarsumarsa7943]

Wow...so nice El...

[@Gonzo62]

the man can play

[@MrPhilbrill]

Perfect

[@maurocasanova9929]

And there is someone who say he is not a good guitarist….

[@David.fix4u]

Lovit cheers 🍻

[@prathameshbhambure]

I'm coming there, EC. Well, atleast tryin'.

[@drdrunkenstein8357]

I'm drifting and drifting Just like a ship out on the sea I'm drifting and drifting Just like a ship out on the sea Well I ain't got nobody In this world to care for me If my baby Would only take me back again If my baby Would only take me back again I would feel much better, darling And at least I'd have a friend I give you all my money Tell me what more can I do I give you all my money Tell me what more can I do You is a sweet little girl But I swear you won't be true I'm drifting and drifting Just like a ship out on the sea I'm drifting and drifting Just like a ship out on the sea Because I ain't got nobody In this world to care for me

[@dwilanggengtristanto4601]

Kerenn❤

[@pepton21]

Watching Eric play the guitar is like watching Federer play tennis.

[@sparklingdiamond2053]

This is better sorry

[@ericgisclon8122]

I could give this to the first years of guitar playing, It's simple and effective.But thye would ask me who Eric Clapton is?lol

[@galesummers2704]

Today I listened to the same music but it hit my ear differently. Chords sounded like church chimes. His touch is so true. Amazing Eric Clapton! ❤😊

[@brigittegeselle8815]

Good Blues guitar Wrong Text for all of US, but I enjoy the good music

[@anthonykinrade8642]

100th comment...😊

[@BAWORBLUES]

Tx EC

[@davidsprague7747]

Eric Clapton AKA SLOW HAND

[@cmkilcullen8176]

Love that guitar. Does anyone know what kind of guitar it is? Could not get a focused view of the head stock.

[@bobjohnson9905]

It’s a Martin Guitar

[@mls61161too]

I'm guessing it's a Martin custom shop 00-28.

[@JM-xd9nj]

2021?

[@Justinetyra]

2014

[@JM-xd9nj]

@@Justinetyra thank you

[@t_bl8773]

28th February 2014 Concert named "Beautiful Japan" at Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan

[@josmith8205]

wearing a Rolex

[@sakutasu]

Does anybody know what Guitar brand Eric is playing ?

[@steveguitar7]

He normally plays Martin acoustic guitars, & this looks like one - from their custom varieties.

[@inesandreescu5995]

Drums?

[@phhuber]

Steve Gadd on drums, you can see him quite well in the end of the video.

[@HansWurst-ic2zg]

This guy IS drifting...... to nowhere.

[@fannyherzberg6749]

Instagrampirate par Dan j aidu supprimeril m as tt pirater sauf ici

[@LightSpinAngler]

I think the camera men play guitar

[@johnburke5053]

Ted Nugent and Eric Clampton. Godz Make America Great Again!

[@chrismclain8587]

We need more patriots that live by this moto

[@piotr.leniec-lincow5209]

But he is from GB

[@jriding3986]

Make America 'British' Again. 'UKGB'.

[@jeffwisener1378]

Nugent is a nut.

[@elowyn9664]

So clever, no doubt. But somehow he never sounds authentic and genuine to me.

[@paulmichelet3483]

This music is un-Islamic .

[@asmit_plays]

What? Why? How?

[@justinkase9483]

He really is a master...