Eric Clapton & Robert Cray - Old Love

[@simonepedrinelli1811]

Roberto Cray deserve more credit, he is an amazing guitarist

[@bartvschuylenburg]

Yup. Cray sounds amazing. Clapton’s guitar solo in this video is really not his best. He sounds like he’s in a hurry. Not the beautifull build up solo’s that he performed on other performances of this song. It’s as if he’s to much in awe of Cray’s solo and trying to hard to match it instead of doing his own thing.

[@Tseemo]

While everyone thinks Clapton is one of the best guitar players, his vocals are totally underrated imho.

[@kayskidf1]

give cray a listen on one of his own songs

[@bradenforrest1848]

Clapton ain’t on this video...it’s The Joker and Robert Cray

[@mixerD1-]

Absolutely old stock. Spot on.👍

[@steffenbrix]

EXACTLY !! He is such a wonderful and passionate singer...especially in the 80s and 90s. Just wonderful

[@deborahguseman9927]

Clapton....in my opinion. Is not the Blues master...So many play sweeter blues...Robert Cray..SRV..Buddy Guy. GARY Moore. ALVIN Ray.. so many

[@astlax]

all you young kids..these are guitar hero's! If Eric Clapton doesn't move your soul nothing will...and Robert Cray is still the most unappreciated blues guitarist ever...so glad Clapton appreciated him..Clapton (still) is God!!

[@JakeFields92]

Sorry but Hendrix is (always was) God. We all knew that come on now.

[@thomaswerner8972]

Bob is ridiculously underrated. Had the pleasure of seeing him perform 23 times...and counting

[@alexdumas56]

Couldn't have said it better.

[@petelucchini1168]

I've seen Cray seven times the guy just has the best groove.

[@henrystory3011]

His guitar is melodic and soulful

[@josevillarreal9920]

Yes Sir 😅

[@thomaswerner8972]

I got you by 17, buddy! 23 Bob shows...and counting!🤘🤘

[@wiseal9063]

Phone Booth by Cray best grove for me

[@waterychant]

I love Eric Clapton's voice but Robert Cray's guitar is just amazing!

[@jayjackson9014]

Sharon L. I bought one of his custom shop strats in dark purple. It was very nice. The pick ups were very very low output. I traded it for a different brand. Was looking for humbuckers and a different sound. It's now worth 4 times what I paid.

[@williamkayaian7268]

As you are

[@Robylazarus]

Agreed with you...

[@Kylerjguitar]

Robert Cray sounds fantastic

[@ConaSweetaStJohn]

Jack Kerouac - his spirit remains alive among the kindred souls. :-)

[@egekonuk]

yes indeed

[@jenjack83]

His spirit remains alive with... his body.

[@PJYim]

Agreed. Mr. Cray is an amazing guitarist... not to mention his voice.

[@A88mmck]

My favorite ..

[@benone671]

These modern day rappers can learn something from this. No hype man..no dj..just pure music.

[@dorianvoka5591]

totally right

[@johnp.smithasimpleman7281]

Yup

[@johnp.smithasimpleman7281]

Antonio Tyler Because Rap is what everyone listens to now. It’s the music that rules the world and it barely takes any talent.

[@williamkayaian7268]

From you to me , b - one ☝️

[@MayoBaluyut]

Nobody is mentioning how dapper he is in that Joker suit he's wearing. Great song, btw. 👌

[@mchristr]

Two masters of their craft. I could listen to this for hours.

[@tubatahadave]

chill...

[@tubatahadave]

with whisky on the rocks and a stogie

[@luisamorsolo2072]

...on a long drive along the coast line. Perfect listening.

[@mr6mkl]

Cray's tone and solos plus body expressions while playing them!

[@andy9025]

I would like to see Robert Cray sing this song with his band now.

[@deckofcards87]

80s Clapton is so underrated it's crazy. Journeyman is a classic.

[@threepeater]

Okay, I love Robert and EC, but how about the amazing Omar Hakim on drums and Greg Philaganes on Keys and Hiram Bullock on 3rd guitar etc...... always amazing as well, yes?

[@stefanbecker8954]

David Miller yep

[@GuitrDad]

Much better as a band than the sum of the parts. Magical.

[@ThiRodovalho]

Thats the dream team, pal! Don Alias on percussion and Marcus Miller on bass

[@deancrow3525]

Those guys??? How about that fucking cigarette??

[@daoistdansah54]

YESSSS!!!!

[@fenderosa]

Bob at his best. King Clapton knows it.

[@pedrohgromero1]

Robert Cray is such a tasteful player

[@kimberlyfuschini6472]

Purple is the color of royalty.........He is the King of the Guitar......

[@marywilson4266]

Both Clapton and Cray play from the heart...it's like the guitar is an extention of their emotions. So I don't know how could be better than the other

[@StevenCarinci]

+Mary Wilson But Clapton stops his tremelo with a block of wood.

[@AZLBRAX]

+Steven Carinci : And your point is???

[@jodierichardson4308]

Ms. Mary Wilson. I totally agree! :)★★★★ each!

[@johnmcgrath8886]

agreed - each has a mature, personal style developed over long years of playing -in that sense they're both equal - notice, too, the respectful attitude of each player in supporting the other's solo sympathetically - a professional way of doing things.

[@JL-bu8bz]

They dont are using heart or soul or feeling. Just using advanced vocal and guitar technics. Music is feeling only for can leastening. For the musicians music is millions of hours at pratices.

[@JoakimPaz]

THIS GUY CRAY is fantastic, like a combination of BB King and Buddy GUY... made my day too... DISCOUVERY OF THE DAY

[@nicolo9093]

And some Albert Collins too

[@pennyfarmer1423]

I'm a big Robert Cray I have listened to him for so long and I'm glad to see these two together like this

[@ryan_milla]

Eric Clapton has an absolutely wicked solo.

[@patricebruel3806]

Robert stole the show ! Outstanding performance !

[@nancypertschuk501]

Was so fortunate to see Robert Cray and his Band open for B.B. King in New Brunswick, NJ (6th row!!)

[@kerrymcmanus9188]

Just let me pick myself up off the floor!What a guitar duet.Well done Mr. Clapton & Mr. Cray.

[@droogkoot2367]

What a great version, brilliant playing. Robert plays the more clean strat sound, Erics raw sound complements it.

[@Simi_rollin]

This live performance needs more views and recognition! 2019 anyone? 23 yr old from New Zealand. I got that ‘old love’ for that old music 🎵

[@madeleine7411]

Cray and Clapton. The best with the best. Perfect.

[@djizzah]

cray is like clapton in both being standouts in an ocean of blues players, cray has a truly original take on his blues style, just as hendrix did as well

[@JeffreyWayneConnell]

Yes. As long at there has been Eric Clapton there have been people saying that some other guitarist is better than he is. the fact that he's the standard against which everyone else wants to judge other great guitar players tells you everything you need to know.

[@unetfg]

Jeff Connell youre right hes the common denominator of all existing great guitarist that have existed.They keep comparing them to Clapton yet the guy keep humbling himself and giving respect to this so called great guitarist.

[@robmorrison1043]

Absolutely correct!

[@think4yourself1]

Clapton says that Prince was the standard. Kool .

[@Trial212]

Not sure I'd say that Clapton is the yardstick for measuring greatness on guitar...especially since Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Gary Moore are no longer playing on this Earth. Hendrix made all of the British players get better because he came over there and smoked them.....

[@thomasholland3289]

Buddy Guy is the standard, Eric Clapton said so

[@threepeater]

I was fortunate to meet Robert Cray at the House of Guitars in Rochester, NY in 1990, walk the aisles with Richard Cousins, his bassist and chat. Just recently saw RC at the Lilac festival in 2011 and he is still so amazing. His tone is so smooth. Richard Cousins was still bassist too. The guys played great and there was a full, huge moon to boot!

[@Love2Listen0304]

Wonderful performance starring two blues greats, Eric Clapton & Robert Cray. Also, playing rhythm guitar is Hiram Bullock, who was part of the band for this show, which included Marcus Miller & Omar Hakim as well. I believe it was called, "Sunday Night." This is probably my favorite song by Clapton & Cray.

[@mikewiedl1991]

I've seen them both live numerous times. Why can't the both be great? They are people good nights and bad. Saw them together, unbelievable. Just listen and enjoy.

[@kevinclarke1222]

We all know Eric is god but Cray's guitar is certainly godly on this piece. Great collaboration on all. Top flight professional.

[@kimweesner6740]

Robert Cray has a fantastic voice and he doesn't even need to use it in his solo...this has been one of my favs forever ❤️

[@michaelspraggins5419]

Good heaven's! We are so competitive. Someone always has to win, someone always has to be better. There may be a time and a place for our sick, human condition, but folks, this is music. What Eric and Robert are doing is spiritual in nature. They are in musical communion with themselves, each other and their souls. They are gracious enough to share that with us and what a lot us end up doing is saying who won, whos's better, who has more "soul". Can't we just enjoy the music and leave it at that? Now back to our true nature, competing, winning, losing, speculating what other people want, what they mean, etc.....it goes on and on. Heaven help us.

[@hartewing7743]

Amen

[@loujones5388]

Those boys can really make those guitars tell it.

[@TSPH1992]

+Lou Jones They can make them talk as well ;)

[@eugenecattouse1860]

Clappton stays close to the body

[@kasssmith2404]

I know right!!

[@Shelby502420]

I feel privileged to have grown up in a home filled with the sounds of Robert Cray, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and many many more. I think in some small way the diversity of cultures and raw emotion I was exposed to has made me a better man.

[@emilyosborn1803]

This song reminds me of my father in-law. He passed away last year, he reminds me of Clapton so much; pure raw emotion. When I watch Eric it brings me peace. So thank you!

[@rjmoney9]

wish Clapton would solo longer here, what he has is absolutely amazing

[@jeromejackson8237]

April 2019, STILL ROCKING OUT!!

[@BarbButler]

💕 💞 💓 💗 💖

[@DaveLanghorn]

Claptons phrasing is solos are beyond im lost for words still one of the last talents in my life time my mum went out with a guy who loved blues players clapton jeff beck etc i was 13 at the time im 44 now and i thank him for putting me on to these great blues players if nothing else 😂😂😂😂

[@lclaughton]

One of the most moving pieces written. The guitar work is award winning.. How often does such talent collect on stage?. Treasure the moment...over and over again...

[@johnzenger7880]

Bobs tone is so very lovely. Great share.

[@tharp42]

This was such a cool show from the late 80's! Night Music!

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

I tuned in to hear this great classic by these two gentlemen... December 17th, 2014

[@ellenanderson9535]

My favorite clapton song LOVE LOVE LOVE ROBERT CRAY TOO !

[@sabirnazarov9005]

I cannot sleep and begin my day without listening Eric Clapton Stevie Ray Vaughan and Robert Cray every day i'am addicted by their music

[@mayemcdonald9111]

Sabir Nazarov You have great taste man. Enjoy it. 💙👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼💙

[@harpothehealer]

Two wonderful blues performers. No body is better than anybody else. Simply enjoy the music. It is just a miniscule moment in their playing. Each take would be different, right. It is a story in that particular moment. Both these performers are very fortunate in that moment to be playing with a first class rhythm section. Well I think it was great.

[@Anna-nc8de]

Thank You 4 your nice, truthful comment..I get tired of all the comparing..ILL bet Eric and Robert have never looked at KZbin..They are much 2 BZ and productive..They could care less about our 2 cents worth..

[@operationremodel]

This show needs to come back

[@michaelbrown3586]

i remember seeing this episode...Clapton and Cray at their best. Classic blues with an r&b spin.

[@Simon355]

The green color of that strat is epic !

[@cindygibbsbarfield]

two different men,,two different emotions I have seen Clapton play many, many times, since his return..I had three front row seats at Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill NC...but to choose between the two is unnecessary..it's a moot point..I think that they accentuate each other..this song was a collaboration of two amazingly talented men...and does it ever occur to anyone that Clapton has had his following for a long, long time..he's more than willing to share the stage and let younger musicians have the limelight for parts of the show...Derek Trucks shared the Stage with him in Charlottesville about fifteen years ago and he was excellent..EC has made his mark in the music industry and is not intimidated by other musicians...I say I love them both..and one is no better than the other...they are both Phenomenal....to say the least....long live Robert Cray and Slowhand...may they continue to perform and make more amazing music......And Derek Trucks reminds me of Duane Allman...that;s all I'm telling you about my age..I know he's more than proud of his Butch Trucks' nephew...he shines.....like the sun....pulled the ABB back together, after Dickie Betts being asked to leave the band..but he's Duane Allman's spirit...but he's also got his own band and his own style...I love music and I am fortunate enough to have seen many, many bands..I am lucky to live near a lot of cool,.acoustically perfect venues...wow...I need a fix..

[@angelam932]

I'll never get over and I know I'll never learn.......Old Love.....Robert Cray is amazing....and we all know Eric Clapton is a God.

[@glanemann]

Who thumbs down a song like this??? Ridiculous!!!

[@TSPH1992]

+glanemann No ears no taste if you know what I mean

[@mayemcdonald9111]

Rich people who do not want to hear a song that is sad?

[@itsjustme9751]

@@mayemcdonald9111 How could you possibly know how much money those that give this video a thumbs-down have? How could anyone know?

[@ellenanderson9535]

glanemann someone who lacks great taste in music !

[@theterrestrial3267]

The SOULLESS😣

[@bahez761]

Beautiful and classic. Amazing music . Robert Cray makes the whole music great

[@陳先生-b8i]

100% agree that’s the best version of old love...

[@CompleteCretin]

Listen to the live shows of Eric and Robert during early 1990. Epic stuff.

[@skepchica]

Jesus Christ, Robert Cray was on fire that night! 🔥 🔥

[@TimMer1981]

Great performance by all! :) Nobody noticed the burning cigarette on Clapton's guitar? :D

[@justafanintexas7913]

TimMer1981 - At that time, as he has since quit smoking, Clapton always placed a cigarette on the guitar. There's plenty of footage of him doing it, and at that time it would be nothing special as it was common for him to do so.

[@kevinbannister2356]

That was his trademark back then

[@monkwhitley]

what an amazing combo purple and green shoul never be seen .

[@kerrymcmanus9188]

What A gem,2 guitars talking to each other.

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

I agree......

[@jeangriffith8017]

If you know what love is, you know this song speaks to that part of your heart that hurts. Hurts real bad like when you were growing up, fell in love for the first time, and she rejected you. Heartache, true, real, painful. Oddly enough it hurts so bad, it actually feels good. Amazing song performed by some of the greatest musicians on the planet.

[@richat1691]

cray has a sound all of his own - brilliant.

[@gregoryolivier3944]

old habits ...never die Thank you 4 the music

[@cypressdobro8759]

Gregory Olivier cocaine addicts unite

[@blohot]

While Clapton is technically brilliant there is so much more soul in Cray's playing. Have always loved watching Cray.

[@rdk2323]

Are you watching the same video as me?

[@Clembo]

They're playing different parts. Both come together to create the song. Nothing sillier than a guitar "battle". Who wins? Not the audience.

[@jamesmcgrew7531]

RC is technical also but he just such a bitchin guitar player so it doesn't matter who is technical in that sense..

[@pauldockree9915]

Steve Ray Vaughan? I learnt how long Slowhand and Robert go back. Respect. JourneyMan. Some Journey Man.

[@fivepiece]

These are the chords for those that want to jam along: Am7 - Dm7 / Gsus4 - G F7 E Am-E+-Am7-C7 F7 E7 / F7 E7#9...!

[@johnmcgrath8886]

doesn't it drop to an Am6 after the Am7 second line? -or substitute a D9?

[@stevel6943]

Great performances.

[@johopeweisz]

Robert Cray is such an amazing guitarist. You can not only hear but see how freely he plays his soul out with all he has, how he moves his body and the instrument and how stiff Clapton is here and so is is music. (I deeply admire Clapton though, but here he's not playing freely.)

[@sweetdaddy2287]

Clapton only wishes he could rip it up on the guitar like robert cray

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

johopeweisz Because Robert was the lead guitarist.......

[@rjmoney1770]

+johopeweisz I thought clapton's solos were amazing here..

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

RJ Money I agree with you, Clapton put Robert out front to be the lead guitarist because he probaly wrote most of the music to this song as well.....Clapton only had to sing which he didn't have to do much......I saw this performance that night and it was great to me.......Sometimes as a singer you don't have to go over board or get wild and crazy singing a song........

[@kerrymcmanus9188]

+Ethel Stevens Love Eric wrote the basic chord structure & Robert the turnaround.I think Eric also wrote the lyrics ,it's all about Pattie.

[@jamieross5887]

2 Masters ,excellent.

[@jinnyreynolds8727]

I just happened to be wandering through and found this...WOW! Miss you two awesome artists...You have both helped me as I have paved the road for my life and while it has been hard yakka I have had you two to get me through..Lovin you xxx

[@rcagianese]

I like this Eric's hair and the colors and feeling!!

[@JD-rv7sf]

Robert loved Erics tone when he started playing his solo

[@Marunius]

Robert played great licks but his tone was the glassiest trembliest strat so I definitely appreciate Clapton thicker tone.

[@Alfs_SoundZ]

6:06 minutes of just pure bliss & perfection. I don’t really need to say more than that. Absolute masterpiece. 🖤

[@Manu1962able]

I'll never get over and I'll never learn...

[@ariellyn7253]

I hadn't heard this song in forever so when I did, all the memories associated with it came flooding back. Thank you so much. It's not on any of my Clapton or Robert Cray CD's so I'd forgotten it and never heard it even on SIRIUS. WHAT GREAT FEELINGS ALL OVER AGAIN!! THANK YOU AGAIN FOR GIVING US THIS GEM!!

[@brockwinkler4327]

pamela smeberg Eric Clapton had this song on his Unplugged album.

[@ariellyn7253]

You're correct. I have Clapton's Unplugged CD which is an exceptional and rarely seen side of Clapton's talent.

[@KevinMichaelCallihan]

What a feeling. A true classic that keeps spinning around my head; those old love no matter who they were. Finest here, Loving it for those who could not feel the same...Just an illusion.

[@michaelbradfield3928]

Amazing guitar by Robert Cray 👍🏼

[@msstevie1951]

Love Clapton & Cray,this is perfect ! Slow Hand and Young Bob! ♥♥

[@VictoriaBado-u8h]

Amo este tema en todas sus versiones. La voz de Clapton, la más sensual de la historia. Excelente video❤

[@markdavis3306]

Those are 2 great guitarists, different styles and different points in their lives. Enjoy all 3- Hiram bullock!!

[@Savadorason1]

From 1987, 88 the midnite Sun. night show Night Music, and I liked this song so much that even tho its online now, I Stillll have the old VHS tape of this show.

[@warrenmoyses4424]

Two guitar legends in sync. Bliss!

[@JimmyJoeization]

They're both great.

[@chefmarkable]

Eric and Robert...Just How Great is This...?!? Thanks Mariano for Posting!...Peace...!

[@randybolt1021]

I'll be seeing Robert on July 19 in Pueblo, CO

[@Jojomusic007]

the more i listen ,,,the more i listen ....

[@Jojomusic007]

Rip Hiram . Love .

[@rolandwilt2848]

the greatest blues song almost ever!

[@coravisser727]

This is fantastic music old love is awesome.

[@richardschwarz7907]

What a band jizzzz! What I like the most? Eric's joker visuals! With a green guitar and purple suit

[@harpothehealer]

Robert and Eric great but you won't go far off with that rhythm section, fantastic

[@mikka972]

Robert Cray is great and one of the best blues guitar player ever !

[@cinderellalifestyle]

love this, what a great sound, and group of well matched talents....and the look..an utter standout in the purple and green....maverick!

[@ladybearbaiter]

.......the universal language of music

[@scottspointed]

Tear my heart out Eric

[@rosearagon5114]

AWSOME Clapton. Old Love is a FAVORITE and has been since I heard it. I heard he was ripped when he wrote this song. Probably did some lines and smoked some grass and had a drink nearby. A profound song. We've all been there 😁

[@scotthazlewood9123]

Guitar Heaven: Clapton, Cray and Bullock.

[@Poltier]

Cray is the man to Clapton's boy. The master and the pupil...

[@eugenecattouse1860]

Bobby was really feelin it. Lotta times guys will compliment other guys by doing justice better than the owner.

[@mikeswisher7987]

This is one of those songs that you can feel the hurt and tears. And if you have lost a love that meant a lot to you but they just don't see it this song says what your heart feels. Melissa Helmenstine you are that hurt in my heart.

[@brunaserur]

Loved the improvised cigarette holder on Clapton's guitar. The thing keeps lit throughout the entire performance. Clapton is God indeed.

[@loasidasortiz9716]

These two cats are awesome sends chills right down my spine everytime I listen to this!