Eric Clapton - Good Night Irene

From The Chas & Dave Christmas TV Special 12-22-1982.
Royal Club - Guildford, Surry
Band:
Eric Clapton: Guitar
Albert Lee: Guitar
Chas Hodges: Piano
Dave Peacock: Bass
Mick Burt: Drums

[@rinacarty6874]

Amazing to see a global superstar playing at such a small gig. I don't know the story behind this video tape but it's a collectors item featuring Eric Clapton along with Chas and Dave. 🎸🇮🇪❤🎼👍Gerry Farry.

[@johnathanplumley2264]

Why has nobody mentioned the great Albert Lee on the guitar. Wow that was an awesome version.

[@djfritz2001]

Wow, this wasn't just a tv studio with actors. These people are actually sauced, actually signing along with all their heart, genuinely having a good time. This is just TV gold right here...

[@MyAmericanMorning]

My father and I used to play and sing this song together when he was teaching me to play guitar and sing almost sixty years ago.

[@1981puks]

my late mum's name is irene, we play this song on her funeral day..i miss her badly

[@R3V3NGE]

Man, it's amazing what a song can do. I grew up around my Grandpa and he would do the exact same. Born in 1934, every time one of the grandkids would go to bed, he would always sing the chorus "Goodnight Irene, I'll see you in my dreams." Brings back such good memories from a simpler time.

[@rtyulmn]

Beautifully rendered by one of the greatest singers, Eric Claption. Love it.

[@4mySweetheart369]

The song will always have a special place in my heart, because when I was little and dad was teaching me to play guitar he would sing this for me. Thank you for posting!

[@ireneizzyrodrigues_fuata7988]

My mom used to sing this to me, when I was a baby 😢♥️♥️♥️😄

[@JackDaniels-vw3er]

saw Eric Clapton last night and he did this and my dad started to cry because my grandfather ....born in 1931 used to sing this to my dad, uncles and ant when they'd go to bed thank music is the other great equalizer

[@jeffreygaston6387]

Love you Eric! Beautiful rendition of Lead Belly

[@wnsxr]

Exactly 30 years ago from today! 22 December 1982. Real music never become old.

[@steffenbrix]

Claptons voice is just so soulful... he can make anything sound awesome

[@stevejulian]

I avoided this one because I thought I would not like the version, but man its good!

[@papercup2517]

Came here while looking for Keith Richards' version from his new album. Found this instead. Took me straight back to the 1960s, some crowded smokey London pub somewhere in the suburbs; everybody sitting round a big table singing this - and many other - songs and not a dry eye in the house by the end. Everyone, from the oldest to the youngest, seemed to know all the words to all the old songs. Do people still do this in England? Or is everyone too sophisticated now for a good old pub sing-song?

[@frankglenister7822]

Yes we still do it Thank Frank from York uk

[@keithmcmahon202]

I think it was The Weavers who had a big folk "hit" on this in the late 50's ,we all loved the song and used to sing it all the time never knowing at the time that it was written by the legendary "Leadbelly" the great blues player. Every time I hear it,I am shattered by the powerful sadness contained in the lyrics.Eric Clapton's group do a great job on this old and beloved evergreen.

[@edwardmcduff5400]

It's great to hear a young person appreciating good music. I'm sure your grandma loved this song lots. And when you see her again you can even have an old dance to it! All the very best.

[@MrAugustus88]

A beautiful waltz-country ballad, it reminds us all of good times. It is sadly unreleased.

[@82clive]

For all Bristol Rovers fans!

[@irenehaas3482]

love listening to this...it's a dying name..but I think it's rather beautiful. Irene

[@irenenorrisrobling2766]

Irene Haas It is dying but I like my name too. ;) Irene Hayes-Norris

[@Citizen110]

So nice to see folks dancing and singing along!

[@aldiggirindog]

My mums name is Irene and her mum my gran passed away a few days ago. And she was staying in my grans house on christmas day. My grans funeral was on christmas eve and the song that was played at her funeral was Lenny Peters welcome home. On christmas night my mum was watching Chas and Dave on the tv and Welcome home came on and then goodnight Irene which my gran used to play to my mum on the piano.

[@jeffhathorn7148]

+Alli newman May the Good Lord Bless You !!!!

[@davedawson5337]

That looks like my kind of night.

[@MJBMeyer]

This song is for my dear Mom! Her name is Irene!!

[@issaclam111]

Eric is fantastic magic guitarist. I know him at my teenage time, I like eric songs style the most at 80'. Well that's no doubt I'll follow him in coming futue.

[@marthastefanisko9917]

One of my favorites of all time ...LOVE it.

[@irenehaas3482]

Maybe enough shares of this lovely song will bring the name back to popularity!

[@shannondawn44]

We should always go where Leadbelly leads us :) This is an amazing performance . Thanks for posting 1016vortex

[@pradeepkumar-vm5ue]

man played heavy rock and it is so gentle with simple guitar work with more melody. Great man and highly accomodative. Thanks EC and if any body has EC's e mail i want to appreciate him.

[@timothyrobertson2504]

Clapton doing Leadbelly? My life is complete, THANK YOU for sharing :)

[@SirDcitykity]

This is why George let Eric's guitar 'gently weep.' Eric's solo...captured the pathos of Leadbelly.

[@kennethterrell7409]

Long Live Ledbelly!

[@joycesims3330]

The Best

[@mamakin616]

Little Richard also does a very good job of it..the one I grew up listeneing to with my parents and grandparents.You should never feel like an outcast for listening to what makes your heart and soul feel the best.The songs you are listening too have lasted all these years ,the music most of the kids play today will be forgotten about by the end of the month when the next new big thing pops up.You have a lot of style kid.

[@kozmicblues14]

When I was little. My Grandma would always tell me "Goodnight Irene". I never understood why because my first or middle name wasnt Irene. I figured it was in reference to a song or something. i just looked it up and found this song. she was born in 1935. There are so many different versions of this song. I dont know which one she liked best. I like So saying Good night Irene to me was like an extra I love you. Im now 15. SHe died when i was 12. R.I.P Grandma. i Love you.

[@davidturner9823]

My grandfather saw Leadbelly in concert; I saw Clapton with my dad. Awesome.

[@1matthiasmnich]

Greetings from old West-Berlin. This song, I love it.

[@javaman64]

@mdcrighton the second guitarist is Albert Lee ~ a totally awesome and underrated guitarist that can hold his own with Eric Clapton any day. Not sure who the singer is with Clapton though.

[@Hulstkoning]

Songtext to Goodnight Irene : [Chorus:] Irene, goodnight. Irene, goodnight Goodnight, Irene. Goodnight, Irene. I'll see you in my dreams. Last Saturday night I got married. Me and my wife settled down. Now, me and my wife are parted. Gonna take a little stroll downtown. [Chorus] Yeah, sometimes I live in the country And sometimes I live in town. Yeah, and sometimes I take a great notion I'm gonna jump in the river and drown. [Chorus] Stop ramblin'. Stop that gamblin'. Stop staying out late at night. Go home to your wife and family. Stay there by the fireside, bright. [Chorus] Goodnight, Irene. Goodnight, Irene. I'll see you in my dreams.

[@mdcrighton]

@javaman64 The Singer is David Victor Peacock (Dave)...the dude on the piano is Charles (Chas) Hodges...together they are Chas and Dave, a dodgy folk/rock duo from the East end of London....

[@townonhill]

Most of the audience weren't even born when this song came out. It says a lot for music from "The Good OL' Days" AH Those Were The Days.

[@leehunter4493]

ah a good old pub gig with a singing atmosphere, couples on the dance floor those days are all gone now unfortunately

[@popbaby103]

I'm going to heaven.

[@stansdukers9757]

Blue eyes cryling in the rain

[@slickjan88]

the whole atmosphere of this video is incredibly awesome

[@murph3001]

A wonderful song a wonderful version ____ wish I was there

[@SandySandifer]

the great Albert Lee on guitar & vocals too...

[@박민재-g9w]

I love that mood.

[@JamieGoldsman]

Older video with Eric Clapton, very country. I like this, Jamie Goldsman

[@martynbloomfield8830]

should have stayed as a trio chas dave n eric it would have gone places.

[@prhapc7144]

My grandparents used to sing this to me when I went for a visit in the summertime.

[@janwillemlucas6483]

Nice Song and fine played. Fantastic!!

[@essertpitay]

What an atmosphere !

[@iTiqToq]

I wish I were one of them dancing and singing along with the others.

[@1TidalMinds]

love this! great version!

[@gordonclifton2694]

'Tis the road back to simpler times, long gone....

[@sudsysutherland359]

Ditto

[@godafridmistry9155]

Wow,what an old song--- used to sing it as a child--- L❤️VE this song

[@IreneTaylor92]

My name is Irene ^_^

[@charliebrownfrowns]

everyone looks like they're having a blast!!! How I so wish I was there!:(

[@irena308]

Pete Seeger brought me here, Rest in peace Pete. -IrenA (play this for me in heaven Pete, add the "A", if you don't mind!

[@vladlungu6305]

many thanks dear 'vortex' for this old wonderful song

[@XdjdaleyX]

Great song to have during the annual raffle!

[@Smileymal100]

Just me who came here because of Charlie Higson's book The Hunted?

[@SuperRSWalkthrough]

nope

[@brianw793]

Albert Lee on rhythm guitar? Unbelievable! Big Brian

[@atourdeforce]

is that a young albert lee to the right of eric. if not it looks very very like him.

[@johnborucki3829]

my-sister-irene-died-recently'we-all-miss-her-dearly-thanks-eric-very-moving

[@yofre9]

In this great song don't forget Albert Lee (guitar). Thanks from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

[@annkata1980]

bioshock brought be here

[@cuerollen]

One of the most sweetest & endearing songs ever written.

[@MrKetelbinky]

Nice classical, thanks for uploading.

[@schoolie]

bristol rovers tune

[@shadowkitty56]

schoolie The song is much older than that. It actually is a Leadbelly song and it is from America. Nobody knows how old it is exactly, but Leadbelly started performing it as an R&B tune around 1907.

[@gitarbest]

the 3 people ho have dislike this DO NOT DISERVE EARS !!!!!!!!! ......THEY DONT KNOW HOW TO PLAY THE GUITAR §!§§§!

[@PhinneganPhipps]

Was it that obvious? I'm actually the biggest Pete Seeger fan on Earth: Weavers, Ramblers; can't get enough....

[@marydelaney8450]

LOVE this. 💖.

[@FaeryBlyss]

My great-gramma Irene, sang this all the time!

[@ashlynchatelain2146]

Perks of Being A Wallflower brought me here.

[@joolspirog]

bristol rovers , good night Irne !! youtube it

[@vwelch92]

Irene is my beautiful middle name

[@ZOMGBBQFTW]

Bioshock brought me here. Was not dissapointed.

[@joaoluizcaragua]

música maravilhosa, melodia perfeita, e claro, Eric Clapton sempre genial...

[@gloglos100]

A leadbelly cover but Eric Clapton’s is a champ forever

[@ongansan]

Engineer brought me here.

[@fortunekidvonhong]

The book of the Chosin battle, "Breakout", led me here. Very good song! (Chosin is the Japanese pronunciation of the Korean "Changjin.")

[@mrJimCharles]

Would like to have heard Albert take a solo on this as well.

[@LouBable]

Great performance...

[@BaronessAnneMarie]

Lovely rendition. Thank you.

[@jubydude]

Albert Lee and is that Dave Mason? Bunch of Brits crooning Leadbelly.

[@stephen212]

jubydude Definitely not Dave Mason (though I see the resemblance).

[@1016vortex]

jubydude All the artist are listed in the description below the video.

[@MrRenix1990]

Bioshock Infinite brought me here!

[@mstrain5667]

Thank You Pete Seeger and the weavers rest in peace Pete

[@loadi2865]

Ledbelly...i think he wrote that song in prison...gone but not forgotten..RIP

[@krystalsan8893]

My boss old dad brought me here! Telling me do you know there is a song Good Night Irene, (which is my Name is Irene ) and I said Im gonna check it! So there it is! Lol

[@coravisser727]

irene is so special song,it has all what a track need .beautifull.

[@oliviaranaivoson1245]

beautifull song! i like this is my name thank you eric clapton..

[@javaman64]

@javaman64 at least I believe it's Albert Lee ~ I could be wrong though, looks like him though

[@BerkleyMark]

@Raquelitaleyva That was in bad taste! X-( Girls name Irene tend to be very nice girls. In my experience, at least!

[@dil081]

Leadbelly

[@Nenebeautyy]

My name is Irene :)

[@tomlowe8563]

Proves he can put his hand to anything

[@yankeedvl1]

thumbs up if you came here because hurricane irene

[@johnaa007]

Lead belly inspired

[@denizen224]

@trailboyus66 Pretty close, it was first recorded by Leadbelly back in 1932.

[@AnthonyTrimble]

Great version!

[@oliviaranaivoson1245]

ma chanson préféree!!! merci!! cest mon prenom!!

[@ubavecmamin]

And Benny Hill as a special guest star... :) Greetings from Macedonia!