Eric Clapton "Old Love " Greatest Guitar Solo Ever!!

[@MrLittlefeat]

There are times when I'm driving a backroad in my truck and I hear him do a song like this on the radio like this version and have to just pull over and listen because it just put's me in another state of mind. Make's me wonder what the hell we're going to do when he's not around anymore. "Eric, your like an aged Irish Whiskey making it real hard to open the bottle.

[@michielrose208]

In those days nobody could even come close Eric Clapton, even in these days you will always be the best

[@michielrose208]

Eric Clapton greatest guitar player that ever lived as far as I'm concerned and is it just proof of it

[@sargondp69]

'In those days'? He is 64 here if the date is right. In '68 to '71 was his prime playing, before his heroine hermitage. Clapton was amazing even as a drunk in the late '70s into early '80s (sometimes). But him sober from '91 on is arguably better. Drug get in the way of the music and he was drugged for over 30 years.

[@michaelchittenden7134]

Simply genius

[@davederoux3361]

What am I missing? It sounds like typical, colorless, predictable, repetitive wanking overkill. It sounds like every other solo he has played for the last 50 years. Same solo different song..lol

[@oneliopagoni1647]

Ma

[@petercervoni8098]

Clapton is the absolute best I've ever heard. I've been listening since the Mayall days , Cream and his solo career and have seen him in person. He puts it ALL out there and gives you everything he has.!!!, What a great player who battled addiction and actually became a better player , sober. Thanks , Eric!

[@Leo-uc8zv]

😂😂 you serious

[@alphabeta86]

@@Leo-uc8zv He is serious.but your not.his solo so tasty artistic melodic like no other.

[@jamesmcdaniel9540]

I have been a fan of his for 50 years, and I still believe that he is the best. I have seen him live many times and he has never disappointed. I'm with those who say that he gives it all on stage because he absolutely does. Here's to you Eric, I will continue to be a fan for the rest of my days. God Bless

[@donaldpartika4099]

Being a lifelong Clapton fan it is gratifying to read currently what I have said since the late 1960s....nobody, and I mean nobody, puts together a solo and coaxes the emotion out of a single or a series of notes like Eric. My favorite heartfelt solo from Eric was another version of Old Love, from Albert Hall, from a different year. But it has just been pre-empted by this version. Actually I love them both. Carry on, EC.

[@sailRichard]

Clapton's version of "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright", that I saw him play on a Bob Dylan Tribute show, that PBS aired, is another good one. I finally found an audio copy of it, I forget where, but it was Live at Madison Sq. Garden October 1992.

[@petercervoni8098]

He puts together a solo like no one else !! He gives you ALL HE HAS. A truly great player who does it SOBER !!

[@dayleclarke4433]

I've had the conversation with so many people that like to dismiss him, mostly because he didn't die young like Hendrix. Whatever your opinion on his music over the years there is no other guitarist who plays lead with as much power and emotion as Clapton.

[@downsouthherc6638]

I just fainted listening to the solo timeless as timeless goes...

[@sumanthmk456]

Eric Fantastic Clapton Always improvising

[@nicolegossart7424]

Listening to Eric, it's like living in another world 🎶🎶🎸🎸💖💖

[@michielrose208]

Eric Clapton so many great guitar playing solo Eric Clapton's the greatest all-time guitar player and singer wonderful, love it all

[@gwenlong8281]

ERIC IS ALWAYS SOMETHING HE IS SO NOTORIOUS TO GIVE CREDIT TO THE ENTIRE BAND AND HE BRINGS SUCH A GOOD AND POSITIVE ENERGY TO THE FLOOR THIS IS FABULOUS AND HE SHARES WITH THE AUDIENCE EVERYTHING THAT HE HAS GOT.

[@johnnyrotten6753]

Amen

[@anilrandev2081]

Having discovered you are a Trump supporter I now understand your admiration for (racist?) Erikkk

[@jamesthompson8778]

@@anilrandev2081 If you are a Biden supporter, which means you support the Democrat party, which means you support the KKK, which means you appreciate the fact that Quid Pro Quo Biden gave the EULOGY FOR A GRAND WIZARD OF THE KKK, WHICH MEANS YOU ARE NOT ONLY IGNORANT, BUT A COMPLETE AND UTTER FOOL! WE DEFINITELY NEED TRUMP AND A GENERAL LIKE PATTON TO CLEAN UP THIS MOST EMBARRASSING MESS! PLAY ON, ERIC, WE GOT YOUR BACK! SAY SOMETHING!

[@anilrandev2081]

@@jamesthompson8778 I support my legs because they support me-and I support the greatest football team in the world-The Glasgow Celtic.

[@jeffreylujan7424]

YOU ARE SO DAMN RIGHT I SAW YOUR COMMENT JUST WHEN I WAS GOING TO GIVE A COMMENT AND I READ INTO YOUR FIRST COUPLE LINES YEAH TAP UP ERIC CLAPTON LIVE 2015 ROYAL ALBERT HALL (COCAINE) YEAH THIS SONG AND WHAT YOU'RE SAYING IN YOUR WORDS IT'S NO WONDER THEY CALL HIM GOD!! I MEAN WHEN HE OPENS HIS MOUTH AND PLAYS THAT GUITAR HE MAKES YOU THINK THINK REALLY HARD ABOUT YOURSELF YOUR LIFE JUST WHAT YOU'RE BEING MEANS TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS THIS MAN IS NOT A SELFISH ROCK STAR HE IS A HUMAN BEING FIRST AND A GREAT HUMANITARIAN TO DO WHAT HE'S DONE FOR PEOPLE THAT ARE LESS FORTUNATE I LOVE YOUR WORDS BROTHER TAP THAT UP IF YOU WANT TO SEE SOMETHING KNOW THAT THIS OR WHAT I'M ASKING YOU TO LOOK UP AND LISTEN TO UP LOUD WITH YOUR GOOD EARBUDS IN YOU THIS IS HOW GOOD HE IS WHAT'S THAT PERFORMANCE $150,000% DIFFERENT THAN THIS! HIS RANGE IS UNMATCHED IT'S UNMEASURABLE THERE'S NOBODY YOU CAN COMPARE THIS MAN TO THIS MAN IS NOT A SELFISH ROCK STAR THIS MAN IS A HUMAN BEING FIRST A GREAT HUMANITARIAN WE SHOULD ALL GET ON OUR HANDS AND KNEES AND THANK GOD FOR ERIC CLAPTON!! 🎸🎤🎼🎸🎤🎶🎆🇮🇸

[@Shusspace]

Gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it.

[@michielrose208]

It is said that Clapton is God is absolutely the guitar God of our time I love mr. Eric Clapton thank you so much

[@handonam6423]

damn i thought this was 2004 or something, that's a SMOKING solo.

[@vitorhugowellenkamp4495]

EC is simply the best...because he plays with his heart & soul, and we can feel it.

[@anilrandev2081]

Did you feel his racist rant

[@vitorhugowellenkamp4495]

@@anilrandev2081 what are you talking about ????

[@davederoux3361]

@@vitorhugowellenkamp4495 He's talking about his racist rant..look it up. And while you're at it try listening to a few real guitar players that play more than one scale. You want heart and soul? Start with Alex Hutchings...I Feel Fine and Beyond The Quay. You're welcome.

[@Slowpick]

@@davederoux3361 who ofended u

[@carlaouverney1]

🎉🎉 I am, in love with this song, Old Love. The sound of the guitar 🎸 , the voice is all so perfect. spectacular🎉🎉🎉

[@jeremiahwoodard532]

Every day should start with 3:33

[@jeffreylujan7424]

YEAH ERIC CLAPTON LIKE WHAT CAN YOU SAY AND THIS SOLO WOW IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER IT REALLY DOESN'T!! EXCEPT EVERYTHING ELSE THAT HE'S DONE!!🎸🎶🎇🎸🎤

[@georgiaellebie3281]

Everytime I hear him play it brings back the pure pleasure of seeing him do what he does best. Without a doubt, one of the world's best guitarists of all time.

[@anilrandev2081]

What he does best is make racist rants

[@atlantabraves1529]

@@anilrandev2081 Black man here… Not offended Eric Clapton is a great guitarist.

[@atlantabraves1529]

@@anilrandev2081 Action speak louder than words… He literally wrote this song with Robert Cray another great guitarist and share the stage with him. 🥴🥴🥴

[@AlexMass5]

@@atlantabraves1529 leave it to a guy named Anal to try to ruin something

[@atlantabraves1529]

@@AlexMass5 Exactly there’s enough race baiting garbage going on in the world can’t even watch the damn video from 1990 and enjoy

[@puri6546]

Thank you, Eric. The gifts of love and music you give us are really awesome. You are our love soundtrack. And you are my friend and confort around the clock. Thank you so so much.

[@gwenlong8281]

Nobody is better than this chapter of life love love love and god bless ya every single one of you

[@touchtablet3364]

7:10 so amazing, this change, this immersion, this emotion, so passion, thx Mister Clapton and his band.

[@twittertwice]

Old Love ... was written by Clapton and Robert Cray who is also a great guitarist

[@claudioconsolandi2480]

Mr Clapton be the best ❤

[@SG-gj6ko]

My favorite guitarist is Ritchie Blackmore. But if you ask me who’s the best guitarist, my answer is, without hesitation, Mr. Clapton.

[@kfletch4193]

Never heard of him till today actually. What’s his best song in your opinion? Blackmore, that is.

[@ThePixilator]

Robin Trower?

[@elijahinky]

Clapton, and Gilmour for me. There are several close 3rd places though lol 😁👍

[@kozunaaak]

@@kfletch4193 deep purple - lazy

[@michaelmaringer7565]

​@@elijahinkyJeff Beck Bonamassa And many more.

[@excomunista78]

The Solo of this song and that of Confortly Numb, are to my judge the best way to enjoy a sidereal journey.

[@gwenlong8281]

Mister Eric Clapton has the best hearts of all the people I have ever seen

[@anilrandev2081]

Best heart ? The heart of a racist ?

[@giulianoantonucci7448]

@@anilrandev2081 would you please stop telling this thing? Has Mr. Clapton done anything to you? He is not a racist, you are a racist because you can't accept he's not...

[@anilrandev2081]

To Giuliano Let’s stick to FACTS rather than what you or I think FACT-During a live concert in England he made several/numerous racist comments ,calling coloured people wigs ,coons ,etc Exceptionally derogatory racist insults.He also demanded coloured people leave England. He also praised a known racist politician-ENOCH POWEL-as well as making several other racist comments, FACT Since then he has defended his comments These are FACTS which are NOT debatable .Hence a simple conclusion Erikkk is believed to be a racist If you respond please stick to FACTS. I await your response with trepidation

[@anilrandev2081]

@@giulianoantonucci7448 I have replied on you tube I await your reply

[@giulianoantonucci7448]

@@anilrandev2081 I know that Mr. Clapton said racist things but 1) he was drunk 2) he later declared he is ashamed of that declarations. He said that he WAS a racist, and that It didnt have a sense cause he has many black Friends, he had a black girlfriend, he helped to spread black music. i don't know if spreading ethnical music is racist. You probably do. Do you know Who B. B. King was? He was a friend of Clapton's, and he was black. So don't tell me Clapton Is racist, I know he was, but he certainly Is not now.

[@heidrunsalewski7507]

That's amazing, get strait into my heart and will be there forever. The unpluggt version is also one of the best for me. Thank you so much for the music. 🥰🎸🎶🎶

[@Karmakatt6]

Check out Hyde Park. My favorite Clapton Solo he's ever done..

[@iICOMINANDESIi]

It's truly one of the greatest guitar solos ever.

[@davederoux3361]

lol..Midnight at The Oasis...Feels So Good...and the live No Quarter solo from Jimmy Page from MSG 1973. This is typical repetitive, colorless, single scale, predictable rambling from Clapton. Do yourself a favor and expand your horizons my friend..cheers.

[@gemmaharris5378]

​​@@davederoux3361ow about you expand yours, ideally diverting away from being a patronizing knobhead?

[@damirpuksec9566]

Eric jedna od tvojih pjesama ....pozdrav Robetu..

[@jerrywallace7446]

The best guitar player ever ... Love it

[@anilrandev2081]

Racist

[@PeterParker-uz3oc]

@@anilrandev2081 stupid comment. Clapton is God

[@anilrandev2081]

@@PeterParker-uz3oc I would suggest that the racist comments made by Erikkk are ‘stupid’ However your ‘God’ may also be a racist

[@anilrandev2081]

@@PeterParker-uz3oc As in society many people are racists-in the same manner many musicians may also be racists -just a fact of life They may be musically gifted racists

[@anilrandev2081]

@@PeterParker-uz3oc You may regard it as a stupid comment It is a FACT not a stupid comment -you may call it a stupid FACT

[@tacticalwookie8955]

this is one of the best pieces of music i heard... i really really love his style.. he tells a story with the guitar and its one hell of a journey i feel it. the guitar starts with the "crying" noise and slowly speeds up and then he switch sound slowly towards the more positive and bright, its a masterpiece of guitar solo played to perfection. atleast i think.

[@dutchstormchaser2967]

that's a correct answer

[@naomimelissalizz2786]

In this only song, you might hear at least 10 songs of legend, of ten music bands of legend, as though this masterpiece was the mother and the father of all of them… e.g., Hotel California….and you name them...

[@anilrandev2081]

His racist rant tells a story

[@EC_IS_Here]

Yes! this is why he is my favorite.PERFECTLY said..like hes talking not playing the guiitar, his other voice

[@Siekignaman]

I stumbled on this great solo, My God ! what an artist, he knows and perfects his craft!

[@emanuelemaggiolo3768]

Sp

[@anilrandev2081]

His perfect craft is racist rants

[@anilrandev2081]

Racist

[@anilrandev2081]

Try stumbling on his racist rant

[@arva7821]

rory gallagher, eric clapton, jj cole , no competition, no need to choose, they are all amazing!!!

[@kobib8278]

Standing ovation 👏

[@smokeschill9858]

Definitely one of the best performance of this masterpiece 😌

[@MooTaji]

It's so straight from the heart. I can feel.

[@anilrandev2081]

His racist rant was from the heart/mouth

[@paulplatt3984]

@@anilrandev2081 Eric had a personal disorder while abusing drugs, everybody knows. He was one of the best friends of BBKing til his death. There are good people and bad people. If you want to belong to the good people, fight to shape your personality and look into the mirror. That´s all we have to do.

[@anilrandev2081]

@@paulplatt3984 ‘Erikk had a personality disorder while abusing drugs’ Yes,it’s called racism. If it was a personality disorder/drug fuelled rant why did neither he or his management EVER retract or apoligise citing his personal issues? He continued to support his rant and a racist politician-Enoch Powel- years after his deplorable racist comments. Personal disorder-my arse! He may have had a friendship with King but it is an accepted FACT that he made several racist remarks and supported a racist politician. If you can argue against facts you can earn mega bucks being a lawyer-they usually twist facts. As for myself,thanks for your concern but I know my own failings and shall deal with them as I see fit . I am merely highlighting the FACT that Erikkk made numerous racist comments and never apologised-FACT. The reader can make up his own mind . Don’t shoot the messenger-shoot the sheriff I’ve looked in the mirror and seen blinded(by the music) accolytes like you

[@AlexMass5]

@@anilrandev2081 😂 you’re wasting your time, I’m not even gonna read ur dumb ass whining

[@hancock_sam]

Fantatsic. Just when you think you’ve heard everything he’s ever played, you hear this... magic!

[@anilrandev2081]

Racist

[@list12345]

master at his best❤

[@pocologne]

Absolute most excellent! So glad I was there that evening.

[@b_adzioo]

I'm happy to can be apart of this music as a listener :)

[@patriciachopp2556]

Happy that Eric and his music is in my life too .

[@EC_IS_Here]

yes this is definately one his best solo songs in my opinion, he tears it up hear, on fire lol

[@stephentate6974]

What a performance! I believe this one is the best, No need to debate its just an opinion JS He has surpassed the Jimmy's as the greatest ever!

[@davederoux3361]

No..just no.

[@gregorykendrick4245]

Superbly played by a master in his element

[@anilrandev2081]

He’s a grand master in the KKK

[@andygalston5433]

First time i heard this song i was hooked on it.

[@tracyjungmann1756]

I could listen to CLAPTON solos all day.......and night. I think the song & solo is one of his best. I like "Old Love" played Live in Hyde park the best; you can watch his fingers.

[@anilrandev2081]

Try listening to his racist rant

[@michaelmaringer7565]

1996...yeahh,Hydepark. Fantastic Gig

[@NicTadaronne]

@@anilrandev2081who care that he said dumb comments before ? You’re still here listening to his craft mate ! He pay hommage to the black culture every time he touch his guitar. Thinking Clapton is actually racist is beyond stupid when you know a things or two about blues

[@anilrandev2081]

@@NicTadaronne Simple fact He made racist comments-NEVER apologised Making racist comments makes him a racist? You can decide

[@John525C]

Beautiful version, he lights it up!

[@majamaja8690]

Thanks for sharing this art piece! ❤🤘

[@Ubu987]

Nice Jan Hammer style keyboard solo. Really builds!

[@v6in6ie6t]

Holy Shit. That solo toward the end is actually on keyboards. That guy needs more recognition. TIM CARMON.

[@houston20nyk]

In every live version Eric says "Tim Carmon". One of the great live songs that captures 2 great solos from different instruments. I've listened to every one of them. There's about 3-5 of them here on you tube. All amazing. Must listens.

[@rulir3706]

Yep, Carmon also has magic hands and an immense musical sensibility and creativity.... Great concert duo....

[@badge3854]

Thank you so much for this!!😊

[@thedocthor3194]

master class of guitar...

[@anilrandev2081]

Grand master in the KKK

[@guitarman8462]

I was there !!!! 🤙🎸 As well at many of his shows & when Robert Cray opened up for him !!! 🤙🎸 I also like this version bc it's a departure from the original . Kinda funky after the solo .

[@BashOsman]

Heck.... that keyboard solo... so much feels.

[@v6in6ie6t]

Thank God someone identified keyboards from guitar. Tim Carmon is the man

[@paulus413]

Eric at his very best!

[@77CJJ]

Oh my god..... cold chills....!

[@alancarlton8380]

Eric's gotta be top(living) followed by Jimi (Hendrix and Paige) Peter Green, B.B King....and that's just the 60's and I'm only getting started Beck, Carlos, Gilmore......Richards, Townsend❤❤❤❤

[@alancarlton8380]

Sorry fella I 4got Ritchie Blackmore who's a lot more than smoke on the water'❤

[@saguarmusic]

Gracias ERIC

[@keikomachizawa805]

Eric Claptonのメロディー、ギターは私の聴いてきた中では最高です！！魂のギター

[@heraclitusblacking1293]

Another of literally dozens of inspired performances. I think my favorite moment (at the time of this writing, haha) is @5:50 through 6:05. I also love the distorted bend he uses to lead into the chorus shortly after.

[@54grs]

Stunning Solo!

[@gwenlong8281]

Yes sir beautiful thank you

[@kcbrad3684]

I saw Eric years ago in Philly. Stan "Buckwheat" Dural opened the show. RIP Stan. You were amazing. Clapton brought down the house and it has been a memory I will always re live. .

[@georgeeschaub2513]

Where in Philly, The Tower Theater or Spectrum, perhaps ?

[@chckmrsh]

I saw him at the Hard Rock in Vegas,best show I ever saw!!!

[@kcbrad3684]

@@georgeeschaub2513 The Spectrum. They stopped selling beer halfway into the show. I never heard of Buckwheat Zydeco but A lead singer who played the accordion and opened for Clapton was one great time.

[@BethEBarry]

Happy Birthday 75 years...wow!

[@emilianoc2135]

il suo miglior assolo di sempre !!! condivido !!! grande Eric

[@petrucarp2512]

Beautiful music!

[@anilrandev2081]

Racist

[@sophiemori1975]

Wow 🤩

[@victorinborsciov6817]

"Greatest quitar solo ever"!. You wish! E.C re-invent himself each time he plays "Old love" in live performances. I've been "tracking" Old love versions since 89 so take my word for it.

[@josebaca4890]

he's a damn master

[@anilrandev2081]

Yes A grand master in the KKK

[@heraclitusblacking1293]

Seeing him this fall. I hope he plays this!

[@donaldpartika4099]

If for some reason you cant go, no worries, I will be happy to buy the ticket off of you at full price. Im serious. Ill even bring the medecinal herb. Strictly medecinal, you understand.

[@heraclitusblacking1293]

@@donaldpartika4099 Lol, I saw him last august. It was a 2019 show.

[@cynthiamadrid1430]

I always thought LAYLA was my fav... This song is it....so REAL.

[@toddrussell6048]

Awesome would be an insult. This is why I play!

[@rostyslavshopyak5569]

Дуже гарна якісна музика з глибоким змістом

[@สามหนุ่มฟาร์ม]

สวยงาม

[@ricardoreis9136]

O Eric Toca muito porque ele toca com o coração

[@thomasgibson1698]

Give Robert Cray a little credit also

[@stellamarisocampo920]

padre del cielo aca te dejo unas canciones desde la tierra interpretadas por tu hijo eric

[@kathif17]

Watch Crossroads guitar festival from 2004 he was on 🔥

[@cynthiamadrid1430]

ROBERT CRAY is there as well. Listen to "Poor Johnny"- Cray

[@mhiletmanuel6192]

Doing this solo guitar of Old Love WoW your really great EC..Perfect..Bravo..Best Ever..luv u EC 🌹🌹🌹🌹🎸

[@lucapoli6937]

I love Clapton!!!!!!

[@gwenlong8281]

NO ENERGY CRISIS HERE THIS MUSICIAN CAN REALLY ROCK HARD RIGHT ON YA

[@KentNorling-xp9sq]

I can feel it..

[@ursulabornhauser1091]

Good morning star😊1❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@onewaytoplay]

I love the way the solo had a tail on it...like it wasn’t really over when it was over. Too much? Maybe but for what it costs to see him, you might as well get your money’s worth

[@patriciachopp2556]

Money well spent !

[@mauropala7758]

Amazing!!!!

[@giannidebenedictis8700]

Un grande.... Meraviglioso con Roger Waters in The pros and cons!

[@ghislainephilippon3789]

Emotion pure ...

[@anilrandev2081]

Pure racist rant

[@BudHundle]

Due interruzioni pubblicitarie in un brano musicale, è assurdo!

[@carlosmcanino3826]

Amsterdam 86 yeah baby got to love my Army

[@anderson_bastos]

Espetacular!!!

[@rscottenglish]

Clapton transcending Clapton!

[@Gelsyviolet]

Finale straordinario.

[@Phil4-13]

🙏🙏🙏 🎸🎸. Not much more to add to this 🎸🎸 🇬🇧🇬🇧 🙏🙏🙏 👌👌 👍🏼👍🏼

[@iroshi73]

Great bluesman ♥️🏆😍

[@anilrandev2081]

Great racist

[@carminebarbato3545]

Eric GOD Clapton 🙏

[@patriciachopp2556]

Clapton is God :)

[@anilrandev2081]

EriKKK IS A RACIST

[@TheMunstawave]

On fire !!

[@nunyabidness117]

Epic.

[@Garcias-Rock]

3:53 10:03

[@maurosantangelo7612]

..solo nel mio letto...notte fonda...Old Love....

[@franckmariot3854]

That's why on certains periods we called him god.. But sadly theses quality began so very rare. 😢..

[@franckmariot3854]

I 'm french, excuse my fault language in the précédent coment.

[@gwenlong8281]

Ya he is!!!!