You need to know that Eric Clapton is a much bigger deal than many folks realize - some artists are so groundbreaking, so innovative, and so simply good at the style of music they do, that their influence actually shifts things, there are before-and-after musicians . . . music sounded different before Benny Goodman than it did after Benny Goodman, music sounded different before Bing Crosby than it did after Bing Crosby, and the same with Elvis, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, etc. These artists made such significant music, that they changed things - Eric Clapton must be counted among that small handful of before-and-after musicians. Clapton taught everyone what the electric guitar was going to sound like in Rock music - the electric guitar is the iconic image of Rock music because of Eric Clapton. People who only know of Clapton's 'Tears In Heaven', 'Wonderful Tonight', 'Layla', etc, are seeing the top 2% of a titanic-sized iceberg. Clapton's band Cream invented Rock music, Hard Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Heavy Metal, Blues-based Rock, etc, and they were disbanded before anyone ever heard of Jimi Hendrix or Led Zeppelin - by the time of Hendrix's appearance at Woodstock Clapton had already left Cream and had formed Blind Faith. But here's the thing - before he was even in Cream he had already changed everything in The Bluesbreakers and before in The Yardbirds . . . and after Blind Faith he still had Derek & The Dominos ahead of him and a solo career. He's the only Rock star to be featured on one of The Beatles' LPs and the only artist inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 3 times! Eric Clapton is a musician's musician, but most of the listening public have no clue what a massively significant artist he is. In this same concert, 'One More Car One More Ride', listen to 'I Want A Little Girl', 'Change The World', and his 'Over The Rainbow" is the best version after Judy Garland's original. There's no one in music like Eric Clapton . . . and on top of that, Clapton has become about the best Soul singer around today.
@hunnieluvs5 жыл бұрын
AMEN Mickey😊 Eric Clapton is All That and MORE❤❤❤😊✌
@joannaa14845 жыл бұрын
Clapton is among the best
@AVirtualTourist5 жыл бұрын
Couldn't have said it better myself. For the 98 percent, try these songs: "Pilgrim", "Peaches and Diesel", "Blues Power", "Reptile", "SIGNE" and one of the finest songs you can ever hear: "Autumn Leaves" aged to perfection!
@rubytexas15635 жыл бұрын
He was a big fan of Duane Allman who was taken too soon in a motorcycle accident.Think Duane played on one of his songs and or albums.
@yvetteadshead42125 жыл бұрын
So true Mickey
@coffeebaesh48275 жыл бұрын
Eric Clapton has always had this power over me. I close my eyes the second he starts playing and let it sweep me away.
@xenajaxon5 жыл бұрын
Yep
@ralphraffles13945 жыл бұрын
A giant. I shot the sheriff, one of my favs.
@addressinggettysburg5 жыл бұрын
Same here
@rjaraneta9135 жыл бұрын
By the way, that was the great Billy Preston killing that organ!!! You should check out some of Billy Preston's own songs! The man was awesome!
@kaseythompson46705 жыл бұрын
Just the mention of Billy Preston's name makes me drop to my knees in honor of the man.
@carty435 жыл бұрын
@@kaseythompson4670 Lost him way too soon. Not many years after this tour, in fact.
@kaseythompson46705 жыл бұрын
@@carty43 At least we had him for the years that we did. His genius will never fade.
@jessiem2765 жыл бұрын
Didn't he make a very popular song? I definitely remember hearing his name. When this guy cut loose with the "gravelly" voice, I thought it was one of the black guys. Do you know when this was?
@carty435 жыл бұрын
@@jessiem276 Clapton had six No. 1 singles and two others that were top 3. You need to be a little more specific.
@joymcvey83315 жыл бұрын
Clapton is hands-down my favorite musical artist. He was heavily influenced by BB King, whom Clapton called "without a doubt the most important artist the blues has ever produced." They did an album together called "Riding with the King", and you can see them perform together in several videos. Here's my favorite: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqu3nXVjic90sK8
@donlombardi4 жыл бұрын
Riding with the King is a killer album, and whoever designed the album concept has mad skills.
@ctims41853 жыл бұрын
Eric and Jimi are neck and neck with me. Seen EC 29 times in concert. Gotta round that off to 30 sooner rather than later based on Slowhand's advancing age. His greatest era was brief as Derek. Derek and the Dominoes In Concert at the Fillmore is the greatest live rock album of all time. EC was on fire with arguably the greatest drum solo in rock history by Jim Gordon on Let It Rain. Keep on keeping on Eric!
@linzyaz9205 жыл бұрын
This is such an incredible performance for so many reasons I cannot list them all. I freaking love Eric Clapton and the piano and the organ.... WOW!!!!!!! This is music perfection as far as I am concerned.
@martinlepper45225 жыл бұрын
This whole concert was amazing. Also Eric Clapton "Live at Hyde Park" is a wonderful concert.
@freegracetruthembrace71883 жыл бұрын
Keyboard heaven . Outstanding vibe . Love , love , love this jam .
@davidward31225 жыл бұрын
Had the privilege of seeing eric 5 times throughout his career. He's just amazing. Really loved his tour in the 90 s when he started doing some acoustic in the round. The last time we saw him is a tour he called, nothing but the blues. Man,now that was a concert.
@cdamauser19635 жыл бұрын
Thanks for playing Eric. Guy has overcome alot, has every right to play the blues, and he does it well.
@matthewricard70455 жыл бұрын
Eric Clapton is the greatest of all time man theres no argument to be had
@diomedestydeus32985 жыл бұрын
@Joel Springman "the greats"? Whoever they are. It's all opinon yours and his.
@davisworth51144 жыл бұрын
@@diomedestydeus3298 The greats are The Three Kings, the original electric blues men all of us copied and still learn from today. You don't know who they are, because you are ignorant of American musical history.
@diomedestydeus32984 жыл бұрын
@@davisworth5114 Au contraire mon ami. It was a challenge. No one responded until you did. I assume the "Three Kings" you referenced were Albert, BB and Freddie, but they weren't the primary blues artists that influenced young Eric. He mentions in his autobiography, 'Clapton' 2007, that Muddy Waters, Robt. Johnson, John Lee Hooker, Big Bill Broonzy and Chuck Berry were his first major influences and techniques/styles he tried to emulate. "ignorant"? please.
@robertdoerr59994 жыл бұрын
Stevie might have something to say bout that. Duane also needs to be mentioned
@kennethandes91705 жыл бұрын
That is as good as a backing band can be! Billy Preston, Steve Gadd, Nathan East, etc. Wow!
@airpic52535 жыл бұрын
Definitely surrounded by some great musicians, no doubt about that.
@eturfrey2 жыл бұрын
Andy Fairweather Low on Rhythm guitar
@fkn03115 жыл бұрын
I was privileged enough to see Clapton in 2000. He never plays the a song the same way twice. Example is Have you ever loved a woman Live at Hyde Park. Amazing performance.
@armadillotoe5 жыл бұрын
I love watching you react to the music I grew up with. Anytime you listen to Clapton, he will have incredible musicians around him.
@suemills14525 жыл бұрын
I first saw Clapton play with Cream in Chicago when I was 17 years old, my first concert. I saw him again in Hartford when he was on his Journeyman Tour. He is amazing.
@bobgarr62464 жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to see him and Derek and the Dominos at the Fillmore East, Delaney and Bonnie and Friends with Eric Clapton also at the Fillmore East, and with Blind Faith at Madison square garden. Always a treat, love him!!!
@annetteashmore74475 жыл бұрын
Oh love Eric Clapton!!!! He's the man along with SRV OF COURSE! One u might love I sure do...Eric Clapton SRV Buddy Guy Jimmy Vaughn all on stage together...no lyrics just playing..SWEET HOME CHICAGO..ENJOY!! ❤
@unrulyjulie43825 жыл бұрын
That was sooooo epic! Sure miss SRV! Rest in Peace Stevie!
@weslennon34255 жыл бұрын
I am Wes Lennon, Ty. Eric Clapton - Lead Guitar and Vocals, Billy Preston-Vocals, Keyboards, Andy Fairweather-Lowe 2nd Guitar, Vocals, Nathan East-Bass, Vocals, David Sancious, Piano, Keyboard & Tube Sax, - Drummer-Steve Gadd = Best Live EC band I've seen put together.
@sylvesterbestertester10135 жыл бұрын
The timing with these guys is incredible. You don't get this way overnight.
@prettybullet98754 жыл бұрын
Eric Clapton is one of those singers/musicians that ages like fine wine.
@franknewton23635 жыл бұрын
Eric Clapton and BB King "Riding with the king." That is a title of a song and the album, Eric Has been in rock for years, but is also a great Blues musician. You need to here what happens when those two create an album together. I would suggest anything from that album
@Hardrock1a5 жыл бұрын
Whole-heartedly agree! Phenomenal album, one of my all time favorite complete albums. Some albums only have a couple of songs that demand much attention. Riding with the King is one great song after another.
@dess82875 жыл бұрын
Such a humble musican *Eric Clapton* he's graced so many different projects. First a guitarist in the *Yardbirds* in 1963 a group that both *Jimmy Page*(Led Zeppelin) and *Jeff Beck*(Rod Stewart) were in. He left that band when started having commercial success, he joined *John Mayhall and the Bluesbreakers* in 1965 even though he was a big part of their sound he didn't even last a year. He left and formed *Cream* a trio of himself *Jack Bruce*(bass, vocals) and *Ginger Baker*(drums) in 1965. They had strong commercial success, but *Slow hand* wanted to do something else so he and drummer *Ginger Baker* put the band *Blind Faith* with *Steve Windwood* on lead vocals and keys. They lasted for only one album. By 1970 *Mr Clapton* was getting more comfortable with his voice for leads and released his first of many albums. Also creating the group *Derek and the Dominoes* a album with great songs just didn't appeal to the public when it was released and sells suffered. But thank goodness it didn't stop him from making music! To think he's still living at gracious age of 73 and on top of that inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times, with the *Yardbirds*, *Cream* and as a solo artist. I've never got to see him live, but I've definitely heard him live. By the way some of my favorite live songs from him is *Wonderful Tonight*, *Old Love* and *Badge* from *24 nights* that whole album is worth a listen! Well as always looking forward to seeing your next reaction peace ✌️☮️ and blessings 🙏!!
@dvdsprks23 жыл бұрын
I was at that Blind Faith Concert in Hyde Park, London as a 15 year old.
@thomasdaniel64955 жыл бұрын
I have saw him twice,wish I have been more.The man is absolutely phenomenal! The first time was on The Journeyman tour,back in the late 80s in Charlotte NC.Just so happened,it was his 45th birthday,halfway through the show,the band started to sing happy birthday and the crowd joined in.He wiped his eyes,step back,lit a cigarette,took a couple of draws,put in the neck of the guitar,step up,and blew the roof off of the Coliseum.The show before was good,but after everybody singing to him,was absolutely,the best show,I have everseen,period.
@friarjeff16025 жыл бұрын
What a great story. He doesn't do much audience interaction, he communicates through the music.
@thomasbeck10614 жыл бұрын
Yes I have seen him in concert. Absolutely Fabulous.
@thomasbeck10614 жыл бұрын
I have been to several of his concerts through the years. Always perfect
@troyalcorn11845 жыл бұрын
I have never met Eric, but my sister sees him regularly in Columbus, Ohio. His wife is from where my sister lives. She told me that he can be seen late at night doing his own laundry at a laundromat. He also attends the local AA meetings while he is there. That alone tells me much about him. He is humble and knows he is the same as all of us. I have nothing but respect for the man.
@sallyo594 жыл бұрын
Best guitarist EVER!!! I had to edit to add.... The guys on the keyboards are crazy!!! Wow!!
@bratacus32 жыл бұрын
Clapton is a giant among guitar players. I saw him live in San Antonio, and it was superb.
@dvdsprks23 жыл бұрын
Ty, got my ticket to see Eric Clapton at the Royal Albert Hall in May 2021, first time I saw him was in Hyde Park, London, when he was with Blind Faith. He was about 23 then. Seen him many times since the last time when he was 70, again at the Hall. He will be 75 next May. I'm looking forward to going, if it happens. Great reactions, by the way, I love watching this one.
@arthurdduda82335 жыл бұрын
Saw him in 98... he was awesome it was the father's eyes tour he started with his new stuff and worked his way backwards... the man can bend strings like no other... that strat was screaming and crying so wonderfully you had to come up out of your seat even if you'd just sat down to take a break.. no one sat down for long at his show... CHECK OUT Eric Clapton live from HYDE PARK 96-97 for a real taste of what a class act he is.
@anniekirby90825 жыл бұрын
The blues, Eric Clapton, perfection!!!!!
@jasonwilliams60055 жыл бұрын
Every musician on that stage is the best of the best. I love hearing Steve Gadd play. Wow.
@jeffkendrick67264 жыл бұрын
Billy Preston on organ
@matthintz94685 жыл бұрын
Eric Clapton is that one British artist that plays in such a way that I forget he's British until he does an interview or something. You need to do White Room, Crossroads, and the original version of Layla and the acoustic version of Layla.
@deborahdean4 жыл бұрын
I've been a Clapton fan since the 70s. His body of work is phenomenal.
@joaocastro11754 жыл бұрын
The band, eric clapton guitar, steve gadd drums, billy preston organ, nathan east bass, andy low guitar and david sancios piano, all legends !
@bmorse685 жыл бұрын
This was EPIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@bluewidow13023 жыл бұрын
Sir Eric Clapton - Knight Commander of British Empire- at present the only person inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 3 times. I enjoy your reactions . So happy to see young folks discovering music. Yes I’m fortunate to have attended 3 of his live performances.
@jimedwards19555 жыл бұрын
Saw him in NOLA about 8 month after losing his son Connor. It was an awesome concert and he brought the house down. Played a LOT of his old songs, my favorite that night was Old Love. Heck of a percussionist section and the same bassist he has playing with him in this video. If you ever get a chance to see him, GO. You won't regret it.
@ladyspeed185 жыл бұрын
I have seen Eric Clapton in concert 6 times. First time in 1975,,
@derek557365 жыл бұрын
I first saw Clapton in the 70's and have been to a half a dozen of his concerts since. The talent is obvious but so much more evident when displayed in a live performance. Everything he does he usually does better then others. A rare talent that takes music to a different level of perfection.
@roymoore31562 жыл бұрын
Wow...Billy Preston on keyboard solo ... how GREAT was he? Absolutely great!!!
@johncampbell7565 жыл бұрын
Eric Recorded this in 1965 with The Yardbirds. He recorded it again in 1971 with Derek and the Dominoes for the album Layla. A blues song by Freddie King. But it fit perfectly on Layla as the album was essentially a love letter to Patty Boyd, his best friend George Harrison's wife and later Eric's. Both ended in divorce. Wonderful Tonight was also written about her, when he got mad because she made them late getting ready for a party. I've never seen or met Eric, but an old friend lived in a tiny $500/month studio apt in Venice two buildings from his multi million dollar house. Both were one building and an alley from the beach.
@WilsonEatsASMR5 жыл бұрын
it doesn't get much better than this!
@anessalyn10355 жыл бұрын
if you don't already have it on your list please add Tears in heaven by Eric Clapton. He wrote it after the death of his son
@MickeyHaistSr5 жыл бұрын
'Tears In Heaven' is fine - but his 'Circus Left Town' tribute to his son is far superior.
@andreadeamon64195 жыл бұрын
Can't listen to it. I cry too hard everytime
@drieuxkoeppel41575 жыл бұрын
And he doesn’t perform either one anymore. He says it’s too hard. Conor Clapton died when he fell out of a window in a high rise in New York City. He fell 25 stories. He was four years old.
@andreadeamon64195 жыл бұрын
I remember it all too well. That's why I can't listen to the songs
@teesiemom5 жыл бұрын
Love EC! My eldest son helped name his younger brother, and we named him Eric. Haha! He wanted to call him EC, but we went with Matthew as his middle name. And the boy loves his music, and has got serious rhythm!
@kimberlinibambini19684 жыл бұрын
The one and only Mr. Eric Clapton! He has a HUGE music catalog!! Fantastic, a legend! My bf loves to play his music on acoustic guitar- and played “wonderful tonight” for me on his bass 26 years ago when we started dating-❤️ That is a sure fire fav of mine by E.C.! 💛✌️🤘🏼
@davidaustin59285 жыл бұрын
I went to an Eric Clapton concert called "From The Cradle" . he's primarily a blues artist and the From The Cradle was his homage to blues greats. Please check it out. Originally he was a founding member of CREAM.
@ThePmfan5 жыл бұрын
I have seen the great Eric Clapton a number of times. He has been important since Yardbirds, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Cream and Derek and the Dominos. Thanks for playing this. The piano was David Sancious and the organ was the late great Billy Preston. The drummer was the great Steve Gadd.
@workingman66815 жыл бұрын
Clapton is killing it! He's definitely the man!!🎸🎸🎸🎸
@spec469715 жыл бұрын
I have seen him in concert a few times I have been a fan of his since the 60's
@bobkessler9375 жыл бұрын
A classic by the great Freddie King. Clapton is/was a true aficionado of traditional blues, going all the way back to the immortal Robert Johnson. Clapton covered it on the Derek and the Dominoes album and it has been a concert staple of his for years.
@steveharris23094 жыл бұрын
The blues knows no color but every color knows the blues
@erickfuller51292 жыл бұрын
Been a fan of Eric Clapton for years. I have seen most all the Great Rock and Blues Bands and Artists. I'm 71 and grew up with the best that changed music forever but I had never saw Eric Clapton in Concert until 2015 at MSG his 70th day celebration . All the other concerts I've seen they sounded no better than their best live recordings. Clapton is in a league of his own. Live in concert he was 10 times better than any recording I have ever heard of him. I was speechless. I had goose bumps and the hair was standing up on my neck and arms. My wife was with me and she is from China and only knew of him because of me . She is a opera singer and very gifted. She said that he was the most amazing musician she had every heard. Her comment was when he played guitar it was like it was singing. Also there was Derek Trucks, John Mayer and Johnnie Vaughn. They were great but compared to Clapton they sounded like beginner's. If you have never been to one of his concerts you must go to understanding what I mean as recoding's in no way does him Justice.
@jomama27575 жыл бұрын
If I recall correctly, this song was written about the love for a woman who belonged to his best friend. In real life, Eric Clapton did fall for the wife of his best friend, and went on to make her his wife. The friend? George Harrison of Beatles fame. The woman? Pattie Boyd. Eric and George recovered their friendship and went on to play together onstage for the British Royalty at the Prince's Trust Concert.
@yvetteadshead42125 жыл бұрын
Deep, down and dirty, can't beat a bit of Eric Clapton. I saw Eric Clapton 20 odd years ago in concert, at the NEC arena, Birmingham, UK, fabulous live, could not tell the difference between live and recorded
@mandyatterbury54085 жыл бұрын
Dam MRM, watching this gave me chills. it was like watching them jam live, rather then a concert. I love it when people feel the music when playing it.
@nick2606825 жыл бұрын
Mandy Atterbury They ARE jamming live. I sort of think a concert where it sounds identical to the record is kinda pointless. May as well just stay at home.
@mimikurtz40615 жыл бұрын
It IS a jam. This song has been part of his concerts for decades and is always used as a generic blues for entirely improvised instrumentals, hence the false start which was not going to work.
@thomascerulli80133 жыл бұрын
One of his greatest performances. He and Billy Preston go back too the Beatles White Album. And you can see and hear their mutual admiration for each other. Watch when Clapton gives him the head nod. Billy goes off.
@Nafetitive5 жыл бұрын
If you dig Clapton's Blues, check out his album "From The Cradle" (1994). I had that album on repeat for almost all of 1999.
@CBusMike8729 ай бұрын
Piano player is David Sancious, who was Springsteen piano player on first two albums.
@kirksmith40823 жыл бұрын
Saw EC in Huntsvillle, Al. many years ago, and just like this he brought down the house!! The emotion and soul he puts into his music permeates the venue, and gives all in attendance an unspoken appreciation of his soul, and passion. Incomparable.
@tennwingman33505 жыл бұрын
Man, I have seen Eric three times in concert spanning 3 decades. First time was in the 70's then in Atlanta in the 80's where I witnessed him bring the stadium to their feet with just him and his guitar doing a solo. Then the last time in Nashville, I got to see him with my twin son's who were in their 20's. Man this guy is in the Rock and Roll hall of fame 3 times. He is like in the top 3 guitarist of all time!. Welcome to the club, even though you are a late arrival, lol.
@Willowleaf3 жыл бұрын
I saw him in the 70's when he was billed with Santana. They did an encore together. Then again in the 2000's with Robert Cray. Such a privilege.
@Pierre50mm4 жыл бұрын
The young generation is discovering what REAL music is all about. Forget mainstream radio shit.
@bobdaniello33702 жыл бұрын
Serious musicians on stage...looked like Steve Gadd on drums, Billy Preston on organ, Nathan East on bass besides Eric...KILLERS.
@cathyshappell11485 жыл бұрын
Saw him live in 1974, live outdoors West Palm Beach. Always going to love listening to him.
@armadillotoe5 жыл бұрын
Eric Clapton, Jimmy Paige, and Jeff Beck were all in the Yardbirds. You should react to them. Man! There is so much talent on that stage!
@CBusMike8729 ай бұрын
And all from the same small town, Surrey, sw of London.
@troyalcorn11845 жыл бұрын
What can be said that wasn't already said? Amazing as always. :) I am so glad he founded and continues to give us the Crossroads Guitar Festival.
@reid1boys5 жыл бұрын
If you are listening to this on some cheap sound system, you are doing yourself a huge disservice. I have a dedicated movie room, 7.2 sound with 2 1300 watt 18 inch subs in a 550 sq. ft room. This music dvd in DTS surround is absolutely amazing. Billy Preston on the organ just makes me smile. I never heard of Billy Preston before this dvd.. and he just blew me away. Fathers Eyes and River of Tears off this dvd is simply fantastic. I was born in 1970, so clapton was actually a little before my time of growing up with 80s hair metal, but this is easily my favorite music dvd of all time. Clapton is simply one of the few musicians who becomes one with his instrument.
@lorddaver57295 жыл бұрын
Eric Clapton was in a "super group" from 1966 to 1968 called "Cream". The other two members were Jack Bruce on bass and Ginger Baker on drums. An absolutely iconic number of theirs which you really have to hear is "Sunshine of Your Love". But listen to the original studio recording. It is much better than any live version out there...It's blow your mind...
@finneguitarplayer98253 жыл бұрын
Eric Clapton, My Favorit Guitarist 🎸🎸🎸👏👏👏💪💪💪
@joaocastro11754 жыл бұрын
Eric clapton and luciano pavarotti, the first performace live in italy, the guitar solo uauuuuuu amazing, stay cool brother !
@tiaelina10905 жыл бұрын
Tears in Heaven really affects me as both my parents have passed on as well as my older brother. I always think of them when I hear that particular song❤️
@jimmontesano8994 жыл бұрын
Saw him a few times maybe first time around 74-75. Eric has continued to get better and better even though he always was the best. A true master!
@johnnosiennek70664 жыл бұрын
He used to do 21 nights at the Albert Hall..7 nights blues ,7 nights rock and 7 nights with an orchestra I went to a few and wow!
@susanstein66045 жыл бұрын
A very different Eric Clapton song is Tears in Heaven which he wrote after his 4 year old son’s death. There are so many British musicians from the 60s who loved the Blues, but interpreted it their own way.
@mlhesler685 жыл бұрын
Clapton is God. Never liked being called that but at 18 he was an accomplished player. From the Yardbirds to Cream to a solo career and best friends with B.B. King he has come a long way especially with his vocals.
@mikenono47565 жыл бұрын
Anything by Clapton is always pure gold
@gregcable32505 жыл бұрын
He is rock royalty--only 3 time inductee to Rock and Roll HOF. Play "The Core" from the album "Slowhand". And then play live Crossroads from 1968 with Cream.
@keithjames78437 ай бұрын
Eric Clapton is one of the best blues musicians on the planet If you like this Listen to It Hurts Me To
@roymoore31562 жыл бұрын
I’ve had the God given luxury of seeing and hearing both Eric Clapton and Billy Preston...and all I can say is Thank You for sharing your gift of making great music! God bless you both, twice! Nurenberg in 78, Portland in 1998. RIP Billy P.
@holgerschussler91073 жыл бұрын
Only person ever...inducted into the Rock hall of fame 3 times! With Cream,Yardbirds and solo!
@DreamTeamJCC3 жыл бұрын
I recommend Eric Clapton - Cocaine, I Shot the Sheriff, Layla from 2004
@russelmerchant9844 жыл бұрын
I remember a after party in High School, we had just completed a play and all of the cast and crew met up at this girls house. All the usual nineties music was being played and then I got to choose. I swear it was crickets from the crowd when Eric Clapton came on. It was like I was the only person who did not want to listen to another kid and play song.
@jeroldbrogden36445 жыл бұрын
Must watch "why does love got to be so sad" from the Layla album
@jmartin43965 жыл бұрын
This is the first time I've seen this particular performance. AMAZING!!! I have always been a huge Clapton fan but this was WOW! Great reaction.
@lambo90dmc125 жыл бұрын
Best Eric Clapton song is “Bell Bottom Blues” there are some great live videos out there on KZbin
@Fuphyter5 жыл бұрын
I saw Eric Clapton in the 70s after his album Slow Hand came out. He was incredibly awesome!!!
@gerimessina72865 жыл бұрын
He's talking bout Patty Boyd there - George Harrison's wife - his best friend. She left George and married Eric. George and Eric remained best of friends to his death. All 4 Beatles were at The Clapton/Boyd wedding.
@bluewidow13025 жыл бұрын
Yes I had the pleasure of meeting him & his lovely wife. A fine down to earth gentleman . Please check out the live version of Layla. I enjoy your work & appreciate your efforts.
@buckfan19694 жыл бұрын
Saw Clapton on the 4th of July 1974 at St.John arena in Columbus. Some fool shot off fireworks in the arena after his first song. He warned the crowd that any more fireworks and they'd walk. Sure enough some fool threw some more fireworks and they were gone. We saw two songs. Don't blame Clapton, but about 15,000 people would have loved to get their hands on the fools throwing the fireworks.
@hectorsmommy17175 жыл бұрын
I was at a Clapton concert in the early 90's. He kind of phoned it in that night but Clapton phoning it in is better than 99% of musicians at their peak. Absolutely incredible.
@pattiecoxey4 жыл бұрын
You ever notice Eric rarely looks at his guitar while he plays? He knows his instrument ♥️
@bobbyecrockett90325 жыл бұрын
One of best guitarist ever! Have seen him in concert three times Great. Love to hear him sing, too!
@strings53notlob505 жыл бұрын
Been to many shows, every single one was stellar.
@Nounismisation5 жыл бұрын
"I love seeing people doing their 'crap' - amen. Let us show case the talent.
@freckled1005 жыл бұрын
Eric Clapton is one of the best guitarists ever. When you listen to this one, you can see the influence that B B King had on him. I first heard him when he was in the band Cream. But his compilation album called Derek and the Dominoes is my favorite; all the songs in that album are good - especially Layla, which was a huge hit for him.
@friarjeff16025 жыл бұрын
I was wild about Eric from his start in early to mid-60's. The stuff he did with John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers opened my eyes and ears to BB King, Freddie King, and on back to the beginnings of blues roots music. Eric carried the flag forward and did probably more than any other player in promoting the genre of the blues to white audiences. Finally got to see him in the mid 90's in Kansas City. No flashy showmanship, he brought the music. His battle with addiction mirrors my own. Please see Tears in Heaven, the song he wrote when dealing with the tragic death of his young son. Also Change the World. If I had my choice of who I would like to sit on the back porch with and swap lies and riffs with, it would probably be Eric Clapton and John Prine.
@docw18195 жыл бұрын
One of the all time greats. Blues, rock and roll. We can debate the greats, Knofler, B B King 👑 too many to separate.
@jean-marclabbe25875 жыл бұрын
I saw him in concert at the Montreal Forum when he did his 25 Anniversary tour, back in the 80's with Mark Knopfler doing some Dire Straight songs. amazing show
@robertgardner5365 жыл бұрын
thanks for showing this video!! love watching your reaction to the music i grew up listening too!!
@MrBillyrosewood2 жыл бұрын
Eric has scores of amazing live videos. You will not be disappointed in checking out His version of Double Trouble live with Steve Winwood at MSG. Also Bad Love live from 24 Nights at the Royal Albert Hall.
@brainsareus5 жыл бұрын
the key is........ he doesn't overplay. The Louie Armstrong/Count Basie school of music.................less is more...
@davisworth51144 жыл бұрын
That's all he does is overplay, dummy.
@richardtaylor85955 жыл бұрын
In the 60,s people were spray painting,Clapton is God on the sides of walls. That is how much he influenced music when Rock and blues were being re_invented. Muddy waters said it best, The blues had a baby and they named it Rock N Roll.