Eric Clapton

Robert Johnson Sessions

[@microtechg7]

Clapton doing these songs has raised my respect for the man.

[@Rhuarc]

I really admire Claptons acoustic playing. He channels Robert Johnson very well. Amazing!

[@garydupuis]

Ya know, Eric's always been a blues player but it's cool to see that he's finally become an elder statesman of the blues, just like BB and Buddy.

[@christianbelena]

I would love to see Eric travel to Bentonia and play with those guys - the REAL elder statesmen of the blues. The men who grew up with the music, struggled, and got nothing for it. The men who are the last of the true bluesmen - front-porch singers who never got the chance to sell out Albert Hall.

[@ianasplund]

he's no robert johnson but he is still a legend. robert is just the perfect mentor to so many rock guitar legends.

[@radcam69]

Admiration of Eric for paying tribute to RJ, thanks for posting.

[@realfuckinggas]

That room, wherever it is....It looks like hes sitting in the sky!

[@cochemartin]

Dallas, same room where RJ made one of his few recordings

[@Daveus97]

Even ERIC CLAPTON is having a hard time playing Robert Johnsons' song...

[@isaiahparadiso8044]

Considering how good Clapton’s ear is, this says a lot about how difficult it is. This is the guy who went from a noob to lead guitar of the yardbirds in 3 years.

[@ursulabornhauser1091]

Eric played with the best artists worldwide...much ❤and respect 😊❤❤❤❤❤

[@mdhookey]

I'd love to bring Robert Johnson back to Earth for one day, and show him how much he has changed music forever. And during that time, I'd like to learn guitar with him. His life might have been short, but he's given nearly 80 years of musicians and fans endless joy.

[@Mr.Altavoz]

Still the best white boy " alive" who can play blues with the Soul

[@commanderthorkilj.amundsen3426]

Realize that only in today’s warped society could you make a back-handed, half-ass, raczist compliment about anyone other than a white male and not be chastised. Clapton is a walking encyclopedia of blues songs and folklore. But forget stereotypes….there are Asian girls, Euro chicks, Native American dudes, Scandinavian grandmas playing credible blues

[@shanecrossley9079]

Robert Johnson was and still still is the greatest guitar player

[@GarrettHeadden]

17 fingers slipped and hit the wrong button...Clapton is absolutely incredible!

[@jefferyakathedude]

Having just giving the original version a good listening to and seeing how it's done via Eric here-kinda makes one appreciate exactly how advanced RJ was in his day. Incredible stuff!

[@mairimillar8866]

Love the high "woo-hoo" 's EC sings.

[@JerichoDitch2]

agree... high praise from the Jedi master of the fretboard... when Clapton reports having trouble nailing your guitar work, you have arrived.

[@petatownsent]

Game recognizes game. The sheer humility of a master at his level to acknowledge the intricate nuances of another master's work,yet still in admission of the difficulty of executing it, it is just refreshing.

[@shabbirkhanbhai3238]

Nice to hear Eric say that. I was feeling the same way when playing along to his rendition of Terraplane Blues

[@microcosm6871]

Wow, Im glad I found this. From a musicians standpoint it really puts in perspective the talent of Robert Johnson. If Clapton's struggling with it, its f'ckin tough to play. Sounded great though.

[@yikwonjang2978]

Wow. This is the most relaxing music Ive ever listened to!

[@dumena]

Thank you very much for posting this. Amazing to be able to get that close to sit in a room with Eric Clapton performing - and explaining what he does on top of it. Great.

[@onkelbuke]

love it, listen to this DVD all days!

[@MikeTechaholica]

Man of my favorite guitarist playing a cover from one of the greatest blues guitarist. Very cool stuff!

[@1ginner1]

the thing is Robert was playing this stuff two generations ago im sure he would be amazed and delighted that one of the foremost artists of today would be praising him in such glowing terms,oh and by the way Clapton has never sounded so alive as when he is playing something that he really belives is so so special AMAZING

[@boxmanmammogram]

That explanation he gave of what he was having to do to cover rj just gave me even more of an appreciation for this music.

[@technodemic6258]

Great to see Slowhand's undying devotion to reproducing the original - thereby deepening his understanding and feel for what is the most impressive and original blues creativity in history. He ain't Tommy, but he sure has us appreciate him. Thanks, Eric.

[@Rugbytim1]

My boy....Thats my boy there....my master, my guitar god. Clapton is the songtrack of my lie and his guitar the heartbeat

[@kramred]

the best acoustic blues player ever.... without question...

[@Featster74]

Very very true! I met Roy Rogers & Norton Buffalo several yrs ago at a concert in Caldwell ID near where I live and Roy played "Terraplane Blues" with Norton when I said: "Hey, you guys should throw in some Robert Johnson!" after he signed my acoustic guitar and asked ME to play Blues I knew for him before he signed it! Talk about being put on the spot! But it rocked! Also check out Rory Block for a chilling rendition of RJ. She's got serious soul!

[@TomMilleyMusic]

i agree. i really like his vocals on this. i beleive every word he says.

[@piyabiswas9475]

He is a class musician. Great guitarist and singer. 🙏🙏

[@martinconnors6200]

I'm deeply impressed, by Eric. Taking on a classic piece by a Blue's Legend (Johnson). Clearly Johnson was a "Force Of Nature".

[@paul_wj_lee]

Man when Eric explains it I can appreciate the music so much better. Not dismissing the fact that its beautiful without the edification.

[@flexman22]

Interesting insight. Thanks! Johnson's music really takes you to another place.

[@poorperson2181]

claptons a great blues player...

[@golfdom1987]

Never seen this before. Incredible. Thanks for the post.

[@jamalkalikulov9933]

Genius work!

[@zumytubes]

Mmmmm sold his soul for sure, no one can play that good

[@CletusColtrane]

Very impressed, haven't seen Eric play like that before

[@sleeplessintokyo]

golden clip. thanks.

[@pinmunky]

fantastic! robert johnson a was real guitar boy!

[@tommymcilwee2504]

nobody, even the great Eric Clap J OHNSTON THE only true blues player in heaven.............

[@ClumsyWoodsman]

+tommy mcilwee I think those hellhounds would disagree. We all know what he did down by the crossroads.... (¬‿¬)

[@borjewahlen6917]

Yes, Eric gets better for every year, started from the mid 90's. I did not like him before that but know I like and respect him very much. He is almost near bb king,RJ, Buddy Guy, Freddie King, Muddy Waters. Respect

[@DFendrrr]

Eric Claptons blues voice is incredible

[@Akmalush]

He is the best one!!!

[@shuddupeyaface]

Brilliance all 'round

[@dank1176]

imitation is not only the highest form of flattery, as i'm sure you've heard, but it's how you learn. we all take what people have done before us, and we add to it. Clapton has definately added his share to the wealth of music history. CLAPTON IS GOD

[@Rhuarc]

I really like Clapton on acoustic. Appreciate the upload

[@Alkali64]

Fantastic!

[@Kubmek]

I'm 16 years old Great vid, Clapton in his best

[@Turigamot]

Clapton gets better and better as he gets older... less loud, but much more soulful.

[@dimesy94]

Oh man i give that album 5 stars

[@borjewahlen6917]

Eric C is great, I mean really great and I like much of his work, but still it took him 20, 30 or more years to reach the orginals. I do not understand how the original was able to be so good in so short time. This was fantastic work of Eric.

[@buzzzz1964]

Great vid, Thanks.

[@0321Sjoerd]

Melody of the song is just like Milkcow's Calf blues. It's amazing how he can play... wish I could.

[@Thegeezerjk]

For me...he's one of the best....You listen to his fluidity, knowledge of the fretboard and verstality and you quickly realised how good he is......I think guitarists appreciate his work more and obviously appreciation of the blues..... Musically Jazz is the most advanced but for me has no soul or feeling. Goes to show that technicality only has a small amount to do with it when guitar is concerned.

[@MikeyBAAZ]

Hes talks about his hero great blues music

[@Carolbloo]

nice video real cool

[@conspiracyathome2416]

I was maybe 12 years old first time I heard Robert Johnson. When I found out it was just one man playing in didn't believe it at all. There is something otherworldly about his playing. I swear I could hear two guitars. I also dint know that at one point he just strung up an extra string on the low E spot to make a 7 string sound.

[@a.m8878]

Gotta love Eric. What he did with Cream opened the umbrella for Zeppelin, Hendrix and Sabbath to build the sound of modern rock and Metal. And he masters the Johnson's double tempo like he asked Satan permission

[@donteverdothisagain]

awesome.

[@marcdjan]

Who do you think you are to feel you have any right to destroy our dreams ? If Clapton didn(t exist I would never have discover R johnson . If Mozart never exist perhaps R johnson wouldn't .... this is not a competition Everyone in this world is here to help to build the world with his own little action , and Clapton very well did his own part

[@wlacosta]

i agree its hard to differentiate between the two but ur totally right

[@musicplusfood]

lol fair enuf bud. well its good to know that there r still some good blues out there.

[@JRR951]

whoa you're so cooL!!!!

[@kramred]

Thanks God someone else who makes sense...

[@maxmilligan8734]

He's the man.

[@boomboxbadboy]

For all you beginners out there, this is a great warm up exercise...

[@Pece17]

awesome

[@boski05]

live legend speak to you...

[@Froosh30]

I'd love to see more from this if you had it...

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

I know what he means “a lifetimes work” but I sure do enjoy trying to play his songs.

[@bubbatvbitch]

ty

[@mallardgreen]

And to think that someone of Clapton's stature and ability thinks so highly of another player...even if it is Robert Johnson...my hat's off to Mr. Clapton. Saw him last year with Derek Trucks and Doyle Bramhall in his band. It was a great night...

[@AirGuitarChampion]

i hear ya brother

[@LA90004]

Great

[@bluesfashion]

yes bro

[@musicplusfood]

lanod321, just take it that they both know what they were doing dude. both are among the finest guitar players in the world. i'm from gallagher's home town, and i'm pissed off he doesn't get enuf recognition, but i also believe that clapton deserves every bit of credit he gets, and this is coming from a blues musician instead of someone who just likes clapton cos of layla or tears in heaven or whatever.

[@YTSlide]

As for the location, in the full length DVD they talk about Clapton setting up the a portion of his "Sessions for Robert J" in the same building in Dallas where Robert Johnson recorded in 1937. The address is 508 Park Avenue in Dallas Texas, which I believe today is an office or warehouse building.

[@zyxquark]

I think robert johnson would be stunned and knocked over by all this attention.

[@rohanthapa]

A True Purist.

[@lassopeter]

pffff aaaah, ..... whaw? neeee, i dont know what 2 say. VERY good!

[@steinsteel]

Clapton has done a great job making Blues popular,so i dont want to say anything bad about him

[@BrianJLeong]

Robert Johnson, that man could sing and play two different things at the same time. Could be classified as multi tasking.

[@DrAntonPhibes]

ERIC CLAPTON IS GOD !!!

[@nugget147]

You have to be kidding. He played a lot, and had talent. If anyone seriously considers the supernatural alternative then their mind is clearly at fault. It's just a myth; harmless folklore that's not to be taken seriously. Anyway, Robert Johnson made great music, and Clapton does a fantastic cover, Very good video!

[@CorvusCorvidae777]

This is from the dvd "Sessions For Robert J". Widely available.

[@noremorse146]

blues Clapton is best Clapton

[@smilsmff]

i enjoy the music in 1984 cocert behind the song it was if he had re invented/wroteevery old song he performed . i noted you could here NO-ONE(the crowd) as he played

[@daytonafalls]

all the same souls....

[@dclifford400]

There is no doubt that EC is a master guitar player, but you only need to look at Leo Kottke's playing to know that Robert Johnson's ability was not impossible. I can pick with 2 fingers and accompany myself with my other fingers, 6 or 12 strings, in the background. Its not so easy, and Leo has had many surgeries, and will never play the same again. Respect needs to go where it is due, Mr Johnson is is grandfather of the blues.

[@dank1176]

im 32, clapton is GOD!

[@surfman53]

Clapton is God

[@Naruin]

I think he's doing mighty fine on that music... but i really wish youtube would allow me to watch the old robert johnson things instead. i do need that music now! and original i mean, although clapton's real good.

[@naguitarhero]

yeah but its said that he played guitar before he dissappeared but they say he was really really bad and then all of a sudden he came back less than a year from being away and was the best blues guitar player around.

[@joeymrules]

agreed.

[@barzatops]

Damn.

[@carbonquiznoz1]

wow

[@StevieRich]

@yeyeresma I beg to differ with you. Clapton is indeed a true blues guitarist. Playing someone elses blues song and getting the exact feeling is impossible. That's not to take away from ether as far as their talent goes. They are both outstanding blues artists with very deep blues souls.

[@chrispywilliams1992]

looks effortless to me. Also Claptons voice is one of the best around

[@aguelbagu]

clapton is god!