Eric Clapton Steve Winwood - Can’t Find My Way Home | REACTION

[@CharCanuck14]

Written by S.W. and first recorded with Blind Faith consisting of Winwood, Clapton, Ginger Baker and Rick Grech. Steve also does a beautiful acoustic version of this in front of his fireplace.

[@ianwilkinson5069]

Spot on. I have the original LP.

[@philvigil6128]

@@ianwilkinson5069 US release or British.

[@jerryzotta4482]

Keep forgetting about Blind Faith, always thinking it was Cream.

[@MissAstorDancer]

@@ianwilkinson5069 Me too! I am actually on my 3rd copy on LP! I have the first two with the original cover.

[@timhuggins7069]

I saw a copy with the original cover for $20.00. I passed on it at the time. When I went back to purchase it someone had snatched it up. What was I thinking?

[@theheepster]

Eric Claptons Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007. Here are Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton, Derek Trucks and Doyle Bramhall II. This is priceless.🇩🇪

[@FrogUncle264]

Sweet lineup to say the least with Chris Stainton (keyboards), Tim Carmon (keyboards), Willie Weeks (bass), Steve Jordan (drums), Sharon White (backing vocals) and Michelle John (backing vocals). It's easy to be humble like EC, Stevie, Derek and Doyle when there's simply nothing you have to prove to anyone.

[@markhaus2830]

Willie Weeks on Bass

[@briane173]

@@FrogUncle264 Indeed, especially in Trucks's case. I've always felt that nobody could do blues on a Stratocaster like Eric Clapton; but Derek on slide is _lights. out._ He and Susan Tedeschi together are a marvel. Then again Derek's been a stage guitarist since he was like 12, so he's had a zillion opportunities to hone his craft. Derek always HAS been humble. He is not a stage hound and is more than happy to play 2nd fiddle to his wife, who is a generational talent in her own right. Just a quiet family man who happens to play guitar for a living.

[@FrogUncle264]

@@briane173 All of the early 90's videos with Derek at 12-15 years old are priceless!!!

[@hollymartin7346]

this is the most magical rendition of this song i've ever heard... you can see them nod at each other at the end...

[@briane173]

Yipper, exactly what I've been saying. It seems almost sacrilegious to compare Blind Faith's original to this rendition since the tone, Clapton's choice of acoustic, and Ginger Baker's influence on the original was so different. Not better or worse, just different. But this one could easily have _been_ the original and been just as good if not more memorable.

[@colinvandenberg3446]

Winwood wrote the song but it was originally released by his and Clapton's supergroup Blind Faith. I still remember the joy on Jamel's face when he heard Winwood's voice for the first time on this song.

[@mikemcgann2734]

The humility in Derek Trucks is amazing. Every time he's on stage with other incredibly musicians, he just looks happy to be there

[@sassulusmagnus]

Definitely a master musician, and a humble one.

[@paradox5391]

He's playing with some of his idols and artists that probably inspired him to become a musician himself.

[@caroljordan6130]

Who wouldn't be happy to be playing with these GREAT musicians !!! 💜☮️

[@joehynes5452]

Humble yet an absolute savage on the slide

[@Bear78420]

I’m still waiting n hoping J revisits Derek!!

[@davidhattman7649]

Steve Winwood is also an incredible guitar player in addition to his keyboard skills. True Legend

[@briane173]

Something I never knew from the first time I heard him with Traffic in the 60s. I always knew he was a wagon on keyboards but this video was an eye-opener.

[@drumhaver223]

"Is that my brother Trucks?"...you're getting good!!

[@vickimingus9281]

I don't know Trucks is

[@drumhaver223]

@@vickimingus9281 Derek Trucks is the young guitarist on the far left of the stage. He's a phenomenal slide guitarist and son of the ex Allman Bros drummer, Butch Trucks.

[@Noname-ni1dy]

Steve Winwood sounded like this when he was 14 years old. He was a teen phenom and still sounds amazing.

[@t.r.1708]

“Little Stevie Winwood!”

[@gmb858]

Steve's voice never changed. He sprang from the head of Zeus sounding like that.

[@briane173]

@@gmb858 Swear to god. Probably came outta the _womb_ with that voice.

[@827dusty]

At this point in their careers, they are over trying to "one up" the other guy. Clapton and Winwood are both British born, and have been fast friends for over 50 plus years. No egos with these guys, they are both legends and have nothing to prove to anyone.

[@candyapu3]

He may have nothing to prove but Clapton is the definition of ego

[@claudedalton8970]

@@candyapu3 I'VE NEVER NOTICED THAT BEFORE. HE DEFINTELY DOESN'T ACT LIKE PETE TOWNSEND USED TO ACT! LOL!

[@markhaus2830]

@@candyapu3 Maybe at a younger age but not now. Clapton is a very humble man.

[@jeannewynne9725]

One of the prettiest songs ever.

[@HobDobson]

And it still packs the same punch after all these years.

[@jeannewynne9725]

@@HobDobson I've loved this song for so long that I made it my ring tone!

[@briane173]

And the absolute best rendition _like ever_ by the two players responsible for the song. This is seriously as good as it gets. What a lineup, and every single performer on the stage was locked in and there wasn't a blemish throughout the entire piece. Winwood and Clapton were in a mind meld, each taking a back seat during the other's solo, and then as a duo neither one out-shown the other; _perfect_ technique and timing. At the end you could see the look on their faces like "Yeh, nailed it." They most certainly did that night.

[@Eowyn187]

This is music. Decades of listening to this, and it never lessens. Smooth as butter to the soul.

[@laurenhuntsinger9170]

I was fortunate enough to see both of them as a teenager. Traffic and Blind Faith......fabulous time to be young and in love with live music.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Winwood and Clapton were both in Blind Faith who originally performed this song.

[@Wolverines77]

WOW!!! Those guitars harmonizing, with smidgen of two of the most distinctive voices in classic rock... My GOD, a true Masterclass...

[@lenaquittberg5738]

I’m a 73 years old music lower from Sweden and I found you Jamel on KZbin and think you are so good at showing us good music. I have been waiting for you to react to this special video because of just what it is... wonderful music and perfect and humbled musicians ❤️

[@jerseyj2]

Back in the day when musical gods would get together and just jam. Epic!

[@elisaabolafia9542]

Gorgeous & sad at the same time. Guitar work in layers, makes this song so beautiful.Smooth, gentle yet a song about inner struggle. Greatness🎵🎵🎵

[@mikeriley8507]

A whole lotta guitar talent on that stage.

[@briane173]

Ho man. A who's who. They melded so perfectly here there wasn't a blemish anywhere throughout the piece. Just a masterpiece by the best in the business.

[@bananabob2185]

You hit the nail on the head, Jamel. Greatness edifies greatness. These guys didnt have to "hotdog"... they just wanted to make amazing music and touch others with their lyrics. SUCH a perfect choice of great music to keep alive 🎸🎹🎙🎶💗

[@michellerutherford9551]

I love your comment!

[@rubentullenaar2934]

Also check “Dear Mr. Fantasy” Live from Madison Square Garden with Clapton.

[@annieh5479]

Yes, Trucks is there - it was a guitar festival.

[@biggie774]

Derek Trucks and Doyle Bramhall were both playing in Claptons touring band at the time.

[@Garciadann]

Wild that Trucks will most likely soon be considered a better guitar player then both these legends. Not song writer but as far as chops he is incredible

[@timhalley6987]

Yes, there's brilliant guitarists onstage and they checked their egos at the door. They know how good they are and have genuine humility because of it. Thanks for bringing this to us. You are doing a really good thing.

[@mfluder15]

One of the best recordings ever. The talent on that stage was unmatched.

[@barryhomes1]

The song was first introduces in a group called "Blind Faith". Both Eric and Steve were in the band circa 1968-1969. Steve Winwood wrote the song.

[@davidgale7384]

Sweet.... Stevie and his great voice, Eric and his smooth, slow hand, Blind Faith was fab. Thanks for the live clip.!

[@klaptongroovemaster]

Clapton makes those tasty licks seem like the easiest, most natural thing ever.

[@jerseyj2]

I saw slow hand play many years ago. I was in the front row, it felt like I could reach out and shake his hand. A string broke in the middle of a song and only us in front that could see the string hanging from the neck knew it, he never missed a note, just played around it. It was EPIC!

[@briane173]

For him, it IS as natural as it is for us to simply talk. Clapton lives it, eats it, breathes it. It's the essence of his being -- which makes him among the greatest blues guitarists of all time.

[@edwardofgreene]

He truly earned the nickname "Slowhand".

[@paulbrown7374]

All the vocals in the backing and they don't even touch Steve Winwood's voice... He's just a master.. Outstanding

[@christopherwood9213]

Steve was 21 years old when he wrote this song!!! 21 YEARS OLD!!! Like some of his other songs, this leans towards a religious bent. The reason was that Steve's mother was the choir director for his Presbyterian church in Birmingham, England. He an Eric recorded this with "Blind Faith" [They had no idea where their adventure would take them]. Look at the way Winwood turned and nodded to Clapton at 6:40 --- unsaid known reality - "It don't get better than this, brother!"

[@donnabost4445]

Wish i could smack that like button a couple hundred times, My two favorites and the others oh my.....such talent

[@hewhosnameshallnotbespoken7212]

Doyle Bramhall is the very underrated guitarist in the white shirt. His dad was in bands with both Jimmy and Stevie Ray Vaughan early in their careers. I believe the bass player in this video is the incredible Willie Weeks. So much talent on that stage .

[@lourenzi8820]

Bramhall was in the Arc Angels with Charlie Sexton and Double Trouble. Short lived supergroup. Living in a Dream, Sent By Angels. Great tunes and awesome debut album.

[@tommathews3964]

Yep, that's Willie! One of the best!

[@jackmalvern5704]

Doyle is an amazing and unique guitarist. He's left handed, plays a left handed guitar but the strings are upside down.

[@bobbymcbay1586]

@@lourenzi8820 he also had a group a few years back called Smokestack when he opened for Clapton on one of his tours.......the CD is called Welcome and is worth a listen

[@tgtrout]

@@lourenzi8820 Amen!! Brother Lou!!! The Arc Angels are/were. After the Arc Angels, follow Double Trouble to the the Suzanne Tedeshi's Band where Derek Trucks came ago (and married her). So much talent and great music.

[@cliptych]

Doyle Bramhall is the left-handed guitarist stood next to Derek Trucks (Willie Weeks on bass). Bramhall's father wrote some songs with/ for Stevie Ray Vaughan.

[@geraldbryden6720]

Steve Jordan on drums.

[@privatename2236]

Standing ovation. On the very short list of best songs ever, and the best rendition of this song.

[@emilymartinez6961]

It truly brings a tear to my eye when l see how much knowledge you've obtained on our music, it's been a year since I started listening to you and l can't tell you how impressed l am with you, keep up the great work on keeping great music alive 🤟😜

[@sljf555]

This music has its roots in blues - as all of these legends will tell you. Before Eric there was Sister Rosetta Tharpe.

[@doughaviland1729]

My favorite song for over 50 years....can't even imagine the tens of thousands of times I've listened to different covers of this gem! The best cover of it I've heard is by STYX.

[@sunsungoaway]

I love Alison Krauss' version, too

[@DBRONX]

I get goosebumps every time I watch this video. Steve and Eric...sublime.

[@joekt22]

Clapton, Winwood and Trucks all playing in the pocket is sooo sweet man, they nailed this song. Love this song and I play it regularly as it soothes my soul and is a great song the way these guys did it with the back up singers. Friggin beautiful ... thanks for sharing Jamal.

[@notthesmartestguyintheroom3753]

What I've always loved about Clapton is when he plays live with other musicians no matter who it is,he always let's THEM shine!! Such a humble human being!!! Long live SLOWHAND

[@KayeWhye]

When you react to different performances of the same song, you potentially expose us to a version we had not yet heard. I personally, had not heard this one. You're the kind of guy that people love to be around. Always trying to make someone's day better. A genuine curiosity, AND appreciation for great music. Your channel is the best on KZbin, in my humble opinion. Please just keep being you, and I'll keep loving this channel.

[@petertoal371]

I'm was brought up with music in Britain and remember when Steve Winwood was voted best R & B singer by New Musical Express (which was the pop music bible at the time) when he was just sixteen. Keep on running was his big hit at the time with Spencer Davis Group. Steve's just recently turned 73 bless him. I've got him by five years at 78. I love that the British music scene from those years, is still getting the recognition it deserves.

[@kenwilliams9769]

One of those songs that has withstood the test of time.

[@edwardofgreene]

This song was always so hauntingly beautiful to me. I can't reason why, but this is one of the songs that helped me get through some tough moments in life.

[@garysteinert8040]

This is it! Winwood and Clapton have a long history.Yes that’s Derek.

[@andaimhineach4131]

Blind Faith (the band) was only around for a year or so and both Winwood and Clapton (and Ginger Baker who died a couple year ago) were in it. This is their song.

[@paisley1134]

From what I have read about this song.. in the beginning Eric Clapton took Steve winwood under his wings and showed him a lot. They said at some point they would form a band and play together but Eric had to go on tour in the US and Steve had to get busy with his band. When Eric got done he went back to UK exhausted and depressed and he just could not pick himself up from all the partying. He did not return to his music for sometime and Steve wrote this as a tribute song to Eric Clapton. I think, I could be wrong but I think this was when Clapton was struggling with a addiction.H

[@paisley1134]

After you just read this, now listen to this song. Notice when Eric Clapton chimes in singing and when he stops. It's obvious really.

[@stephaniewashburn7700]

One of my all time favorite songs and this version is pure perfection! Thank you for recognizing what a true gem this is ❤️

[@TBBrickYT]

All of the talented drummers, singers, keyboards, just adds layer after layer of goodness.

[@margaretaubuchon9447]

Real music,played on real guitars,by really talented guys.Can't get any better

[@williammetropulos1757]

There's a whole load of soul on that stage!! Woo, what a song.

[@helen8755]

Yes that's Trucks playing with them! Song is awesome with all them playing guitars!

[@TexasMagnolia]

This Song Right Here! Just one of many that forever staples Greatness in the history of Music. Thank you so much for this clip! Amen!

[@twofarg0ne763]

Great musicians don't step on each other - they become one. The little smiles between Winwood and Clapton tell the whole story.

[@jawtek82]

Stevie's smile and nod @ 6:38 says it all. This guy has been performing at the top level for decades, and he KNOWS they just nailed it.

[@rickbowman21]

My absolute favorite live video! I’ve been playing this one at least every week for the last couple of years.

[@margueritewood7036]

I’m seeing Winwood again on 7/2....can’t wait!

[@alisinc0001]

Lucky you!!!

[@summera45]

I saw him a few years ago and it was just fantastic! Enjoy!

[@jamesgibbens6098]

And this is why the music I grew up with is still Timeless. And always will be with talented musicians like these. ✌️✌️✌️🎸🎸🎸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ThomasClaxton_Music]

This is my favorite version of this song. The timing, feel, and raw emotion are incredible.

[@maryscaggsdane1978]

Wasn't at that concert, but I have seen him in concert jamming with Carlos Santana, and Crosby Stills Nash! My music appreciation has greatly improved since then - I'd love to go back to that concert today and better appreciate the mysical treat that was!

[@3bethlehem]

I’m SO glad you finally got to hear this version! It’s my favorite song on my ‘Mellow’ playlist. It just slows you right down and gets you all nice and mellow. They don’t call Clapton ‘Slow hand’ for nothing. Slow and cool… and yes, that’s Derek Trucks. 😊 peace to you Jamel.

[@stephandreyer2944]

I enjoyed listening to Lilly Winwood backed up by Steve Winwood (Lilly's dad) singing her rendition of 'Higher Love'.

[@lisaholl6825]

Love that soulful Winwood. Derek Trucks is soooo unreal and a great guy. All brilliant.

[@dana_brooke_27]

Omg I remember way back when they called Steve Winwood..Stevie. I love his voice.

[@kristahartmann1628]

A wave of emotion & goosebumps for this quietly loaded magical performance. The writing for a very young Winwood rings so deep at my age and feels calming, sublime. So moving and resonant at 70.

[@erikolson4056]

Such a great song. That's the one where Steve plays in front of that fireplace! Amazing artist.

[@Ken_G.]

What a great song choice! So glad to see you react to this one, it's wonderful watching someone discover such wonderful music for the first time. Find yourself some of the songs from Clapton's 24 Nights album, he really let it all hang out for those shows and they are a treat to hear. Keep on doing what you do man.

[@jessicalee7119]

Eric and Steve were in the band Blind Faith who recorded this song in the late 60's. It was written by Steve Winwood. Beautiful still, 50 years later.

[@jillsallade6998]

Yes, thanks for this song. I think it was done at an Eric Clapton crossroad's concert. They still jam that's for sure!!! Great great song.

[@dianerobinson5336]

I was going to request this song/performance as it's simply brilliant. Happy to see you reviewed it. And you are so right about the gentlemen leaving their ego's at the door. Each and every musician shines in their own very bright light. So much incredible talent on that stage!!!

[@lynettekomidar2819]

That song has blown us all away for 50 years!!! It was/is a corker.

[@Xandrosi]

I believe that this performance was from the Crossroads Guitar Festival. The song has been a favorite for 45 years. It touches the soul and never fails to bring a smile.

[@samuelsessions2817]

Jamal, I was there. Amazing. The ‘other’ guitarist is Doyle Bramhall Ii. The bassist is Willie Weeks, who was with the Doobie Brothers. Rewatch the live version of Taking It to the Streets at UCSB. He was the bassist.

[@sukie584]

Clapton used to do this on tour with the great Yvonne Elliman on co vocals. She has an incredible voice and added so much to this song. She also does one of my favorite songs I Don’t Know How To Love Him from the play/movie Jesus Christ Superstar. Her version from the movie is utterly mesmerizing.

[@robertwilloughby8050]

Ah, Jamel, this absolute classic was originally done by Blind Faith, a supergroup of Stevie Winwood, Eric Clapton, Ric Grech and Ginger Baker. Thus, Winwood and Clapton often play it when they are on stage together.

[@staggerproof5589]

Yes, a lot of amazing guitar talent on that stage. Winwood better known as a Hammond B3 player does well in stellar company. Doyle Bramhall II probably best known from his band with the surviving members of Stevie Ray Vaughns band Double Trouble and Charlie Sexton, a band called Arc Angels. (If you haven't, you should check them out.) And yes, the great Willie Weeks playing bass guitar like a metronome with melody, one of the greatest bassists ever playing one of the simplest lines with a groove a mile wide. Yes, I LOVE this performance.

[@deirdremacnamara9885]

Great colaberation. I could listen to Eric Clapton play forever. Great track. Thanks Jamel. 👍🎶. Magic.

[@1953jazzman]

This is from one of the fabulous Crossroads Guitar Festivals that Clapton put together every few years!

[@judycook4314]

This on my favorites list. The bass is awesome and the girls help round it out. As good as it gets!

[@fawnleegreene7688]

Steve Winwood sounded amazing when we heard him in concert 4 years ago! Still sounded dynamite! Smooth as a fine bourbon....

[@charlottevan_8]

This was from Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival, hence why there were so many guitarists on stage.. That year had so many iconic, amazing performances it's crazy, including Jeff Beck (with Tai Wilkenfeld on awesome bass) and John Mayer (his "Gravity" at that show was the best I've ever heard him). (Doyle Bramhall was the dark-haired guy next to Trucks.)

[@Zeppelin180]

Yep, Trucks on slide and Doyle Bramhall II on the red guitar just behind him (he’s a leftie). Doyle is Clapton’s touring guitarist but a brilliant player in his own right too.

[@fabianboss4160]

Glad you reacted to this version and liked it =) Doyle Bramhall II is the guitarist in the white shirt next to Derek Trucks. He has worked with Clapton over the last 20 years, toured with Roger Waters of Pink Floyd and grew up in a house with Stevie Ray and Jimmy Vaughn and played with both. His playing style is very unique in that he is right-handed, but plays his guitar left-handed with the strings strung wrong side up (fat strings at the bottom). If you want to check him out some great songs of his are: "Everything You Need", "Mama Can't Help You", "Cry" or "In My Time Of Dying". Or if you want to see him with Eric Clapton look up "Eric Clapton - Badge [Eric Clapton’s Crossroads 2019]", "Eric Clapton - Got To Get Better In A Little While [Official Live at Crossroads 2013]" or "Eric Clapton - Little Queen of Spades (Crossroads 2007)" Sorry for rambling on...

[@johnpbh]

Just glorious musicians playing glorious music..... Nothing better. Thanks so much for reacting Jamel.

[@DLMaston1]

I'm sure somebody answered this already but, here you go! The touring band for Clapton and Winwood was a group of all-stars! The legendary Abe Laboriel Jr, on drums, the also legendary "Wee" Willie Weeks on bass, on keys the incomparable Chris Stainton, and then Clapton and Winwood. Special guest at this particular show? You hit it brother Jamel, it was indeed one Derek Trucks. What a band, what a tour (saw them when they came thru Dallas), and what a GREAT version of a classic tune! Keep doing what you do, my good Sir!! Peace and love!

[@jamescotner2459]

Winwood is just a joy to hear always.

[@user-fx4qz8pt3w]

Never heard this version, but I'm lovin' it!

[@vickiedittebrand7358]

My two loves. They are both so talented and a huge part of Rock history. We were deffinantly blessed . Check out" Old Love" Live Amazing Version by Eric Clapton. Its beautiful. Yes thats Derrik Trucks. Love ya Brother you make my Moms day. Shes 84 and has dementia but she talks to you everyday. Thank you for all you do and your beautiful soul.PEACE.

[@taragreenetarotastro]

Stevie Winwood has a great voice. been great since he was 15 singing Give me Some Lovin

[@jonnno2439]

I was there at Hyde Park in 1969 to witness these superb musicians perform this song, along with Ginger Baker on drums and Rick Grech on bass. Blind Faith. A wonderful time.Listen to the studio version of, Presence of The Lord by Blind Faith, to hear an amazing guitar solo by Eric Clapton.

[@richardhancock3053]

I have loved this song since I got the Blind Faith album so many years ago. I have listened to many artists cover the song, many versions are wonderful. I think this is possibly the best I have ever heard. The musicianship is superb, with everyone a master, unselfishly and seemingly, effortlessly contributing to this beautiful rendition.

[@merguetroidrittzlesnat2287]

Jamal, Around 4:12 you remark about how so many instruments onstage together still sound great. I'm a bassist, and it's important to "leave sonic space" when playing, especially with a busy stage. These guitarists are also aware of that need, and respectfully don't just turn their parts into walls of sound. Willie Weeks is an amazing bassist. Great song, well played here by "lotsa folks" and very, very pretty Thank you for posting this reaction video. It's always fun when I see "you younger guys" (I'm 69 & still playing) seemingly discover the rich musical landscape from around my high school & college days. Love your channel, man. Great musical taste 🙂

[@gosmo4504]

Steve Winwood sings directly to your soul...then add Eric and those back up singers. Then Steve, Eric and Derrick on guitar...yeah, you know its gonna be good lol.

[@stretchgilbert]

This is an amazing version from Clapton's Crossroads Concert. It's both of theirs song Claton & Winwood were in Blind Faith. Yes Derek Trucks was in Claptons Band as well as the Allman Brothers for some time

[@alancrossley4461]

Clapton has the touch of an angel and the blessing of the Gods of great .

[@boydbob64mcpeek87]

Jamel, You got to play some of the great The Platters songs. They were a group that sang fabulous ballads, the kind that make the hair on your neck stand up. Their harmonies and the clarity of their voices made them one of the groups that continued to chart even as the Rock-n-Roll era was was taking hold of the music scene in the late 1950s into the early 1960s. Here are the names of several of their biggest hits -- 1) Only You, 2) Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, 3) The Great Pretender, 4) I'm Sorry, 5) Twilight Time, 6 Harbor Lights. I just turned 75 so I heard these songs on the radio when they were on the charts. You do a fabulous job of "Keeping Great Music Alive". Bob McP, Peoria, AZ

[@charlotte_plays1236]

Bramhall is Doyle Bramhall jnr. He is in the white shirt playing the red guitar left handed. He has been Clapton's support guitarist for some time.

[@jamesedwards2237]

Also with Arc Angels!!

[@danborowicz758]

So mellow! Just puts me a calm happy place. Thanks so much for what you do!

[@robertacolarette1594]

I love how Eric and Steve have such a history they just play along side each other and no one steps on the other’s line. Just great pros. Just so you know Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood were in Blind Faith together. This was one of their hits.

[@JSomerled]

Man ! That Clapton sound…. Adds a new level

[@RepublicOfUs]

Man, this whole concert is fantastic. Not a career best for either of them, but the most solid "just groove" kinda stuff you can imagine.

[@thomasoswalt416]

Bless you young man.An old man loves your insight into music,and the events that cause the music

[@paulpenczner8291]

The supergroup Blind Faith (Eric Clapton, formerly from Cream, as guitarist: Steve Winwood, formerly from Traffic, as organist and singer; Ginger Baker, formerly from Cream, as drummer; and an excellent bassist/violinist) had a short U.S. tour (14 concerts or so) in July and August of 1969, and my then-17-year-old brother and my then-almost-14-year-old self were fortunate to win tickets to see Blind Faith from a radio contest held by the FM-100 rock radio station in our hometown of Memphis - the tickets were to the tour stop which was geographically "closest" to Memphis, which was the Sunday August 3, 1969 concert at Kiel Auditorium, in St. Louis. My brother and I flew up from Memphis on Delta Airlines, saw a (then-brand-new, premiering) film "2001: A Space Odyssey" in the afternoon, saw the wonderful Blind Faith concert at Kiel, that evening; however, it had some unexpectedly lengthy encores; this caused us to miss our late-night ticketed Delta return flight to Memphis. We tried to hitch-hike (as was mostly quite safe and quite customary, in those years) on the nearby I-55 expressway for a ride to the airport in St. Louis, to call our parents and ask them to wire funds for a new return-flight airline ticket; however, co-incidentally, a trucker who gave us a ride was going not to or near that airport, but was going straight through (in the wee hours of the morning of Monday the 4th) to a truck stop in West Memphis, Arkansas, before heading on I-40 south to Little Rock in Arkansas; of course, from our perspectives, it was a thousand times better and cheaper to do this, than to have gone to the St. Louis airport. We could then call our parents in Memphis from the truck stop in West Memphis, and explain the situation (there were no cellphones back then which would have allowed for an earlier call), and they were so delighted that we were both still alive and well that my father (a self-employed artist) left his office and picked us both us from the truck stop in West Memphis -- with NO questions asked !!!!! GREAT Memories -- except for the worries of my parents !!!!!