First impressions of E.C.

[@John525C]

Bobby’s a talented guy, who tells great stories!

[@ninjavigilante5311]

Clapton my favorite guitarist of all time no doubt.

[@Cream1968]

Me too……for a long long time ❤️

[@emlyngriffith5846]

Another great interview. His comment re Ginger Baker made me laugh out loud!😂

[@hepskip]

Eric says in "standing at the crossroads" he loved that period of life D&B and friends, Dwayne, dereck & dominoes partley for the primo musicianship surrouding him and gives Bobby a mention. RESPECT !!!!!!!! you walked with giants.

[@dagotom6588]

Derek and the Dominos was a well oiled machine , Clapton had the best band a performer could ask for. Only one but the greatest album ever made !!

[@revon0521]

These conversations are so enlightening. Coco gets the best out of Bobby and I love his no BS responses. I look forward to every new upload.

[@kwsailer1]

Being sober and looking for the “good” is a great way to go through life! Thank you for sharing!

[@jts3339]

The first time I showed my wife (who is 10 years younger) the Layla LP, she said (pointing to Bobby), “That one’s cute, but the other ones don’t do anything for me”. On top of being a talented writer and musician, Bobby is a “lovely man”. CoCo, you’re a lucky woman!

[@thenameless3271]

Look at that hair! You guys are killing it with the videos today, three in one day! Amazing stuff guys!

[@stephenowens8763]

EC was a high wire act. Daring yet confident. He always made it across, even after shaking the wire dangerously.

[@retepmo6534]

Bobby on Ginger Baker, “He was an ahole!” Five minutes later, “I liked him”. There’s something beautiful about that and this man.

[@glennevans5824]

On have ever loved a woman he’s on fire..his riffs are controlled dynamically …soft then f tenacious..brownie overdriven thru a tweed tone bliss..love yr content always coco / bobby😊

[@konstantia1607]

Bobby and CoCo, you two are a sweet example of what a couple should be---you take care of each other. As you remember stories, you get on the same page, laugh together. Love learning about the playing and the players and the history--- but especially love the way you do it. ❤️

[@thomasbaker5668]

Absolutely love how you two just seem to enjoy and feed off of each other...Bobby is one of the most genuine humans out there!

[@Jimred89strat]

"Sunny Funny Shit". "Sober's a good start". Two of Bobby's quotes that is true for sure. If everybody would just slow down and remember that they are going to die and then try to laugh more and listen or play music, what a wonderful world it would be. Thank y'all again.

[@DennisMorassut]

"Right... if you're in the flow of things, the good things happen. If you're not in the flow, all that terrible stuff happens... it's like you invite it." Wonderful words of wisdom CoCo. Cheers!

[@rick00770]

Great videos, Eric’s my favorite guitarist. Bobby’s voice is fantastic on Layla. They influenced me greatly. Im southern and have my influences, from the late 50,s to today. But Bobby’s and Eric’s style is what I was striving for.

[@fredcloud9668]

Every time I hear that opening growl on the B3 on Anyday it throws me against the wall!

[@ggreen2326]

Yeah it does Fred. And it don't let up neither!

[@leechild4655]

That was the thing i think that helped sustain both my parents and relatives in their lives. They were very upbeat and had a very healthy outlook on life. How else can you survive if you dont fix what you can and just joke about that what you cant fix. Life is too short to be unhappy. Maybe shorter if your happy cause, they say time flies when your having fun. Maybe I`ll try to just maintain an even keel, hows that... lol

[@HRRecuitment]

All of my whole life … I was listening many guitar players …finally the best and beautiful performance is Eric clapton everytimes…He’s really A God of guitar . A lot of genius guitars…Finally comeback to Eric clapton….And The one of best of master piece Derek and dominos.👏🏻👍🏼👌🏼✅😊

[@addieandleesfunplayaddiean7325]

Love your historical conversations! There is great value in the lessons learned from your experiences, Bobby! And you two are a great couple!

[@scottroberson2656]

I’d give anything to hear Bobby play a big ass pipe organ and hear him sing with that deep soulful voice in a cathedral just once Anyways love youguys Keep on the sunny side and keep on smiling Scotty Kansas City

[@morepeace9698]

I love your channel.. I have grown to check it first. Now I need to say something.....Bobby when one gets a sincere compliment , it's polite and good karma to give a sincere compliment. Thank you guys !

[@jeffclement2468]

Well that cleared up a foggy memory for me. I knew I'd seen Delaney and Bonnie opening for somebody, so it would have to have been Blind Faith. Thanks Bobby. 😻

[@GhostFace_OG]

You should compile all of these stories into a timeline - and make a really GREAT documentary about Bobby's life. Get EC to do a small segment. It would be amazing.

[@whispjohn]

My introduction to Eric was when I heard Fresh Cream, the whole album. 3 of us sat and listened to that album over and over again, Disraeli Gears too. The Wheels of Fire album had that live tunes and Crossroads was simply outrageous, there are 2 guitar solos in that tune, both great but the second one was off the scale. I have seen many very good guitarists trying to replicate that solo, Steve Lukather one of them, NOT one of those guys could go near it. After that on Spoonful, Cream were as a unit and that 16 minutes was amazing, I doubt Eric could replicate that himself. He matured and still plays beautiful stuff. Here is something you may not have seen, Eric and GlynnJohns being interviewed by Paul Whitehouse, a British comedian .kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGaYaHpuoMlobs0

[@ggreen2326]

Ed Van Halen could replicate that solo real good. It's out there somewheres.

[@gtrplayer1000]

Had to laugh at your comment about Ginger Baker. He’s my favorite drummer but the film “Beware of Mr. Baker” sums up his temper 😊. Eric made some comments at his Ginger tribute concert, basically saying Ginger was a rascal but he loved him or words to that effect. BTW, Ginger’s autobiography “Hellraiser” is a good read.

[@timcummings6581]

I liked Jack Bruce's response to the interviewer's question as to his relationship with Ginger Baker..."We get along ok. He's on one continent and I'm on another. Still a bit too close." LOL!

[@l2string]

You mention Eric's playing on My Father's Eye's......I think the live version from 'One More Car' is the most incredible playing I've heard from his entire career. I always find myself sitting there shaking my head in disbelief...every time I listen to it.

[@chigliak]

Made my day! Even the bags under your eyes had bags. You two are priceless!

[@wasfazed]

I'd love hearing more about King Curtis... he was incredible. My only funeral request is please play 'Soul Serenade' from the Fillmore Live album... it is so beautiful that it brings tears to my eyes every time

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

I was amazed when I saw on the imagine album King Curtis playing on 2 tracks. It's so hard and the amazing psychedelic I don't want to be a soldier. That song is amazing in itself because Harrison plays an amazing greasy slide guitar that you almost think is Ry Cooder

[@savethewest8784]

Thanks for doing these, Coco. It's a great idea, not done enough. So much gold out there and you're gathering the nuggets. Bless you both.

[@teledice1317]

Love it love it love it,, great video,, CoCo,, you should be a talk show host,, you know how to keep it flowing just right!!

[@michaelred5997]

Thank you for these wonderful stories Bobby!!

[@richardmoszer8670]

Haha! "I was looking like I was done rolled hard and put up wet!", "Invisible Bags", "I had to quit drinking just to look good!" So colorful the way you express yourself. "Sunny side is the Funny side" Great stories and laughs as always! Thanks, Peace & Love!

[@dougwalla6272]

The phrase is rode hard and put up wet. Not rolled. It is a common southern phrase referring to riding a horse hard and putting it in the barn without taking care of it by brushing it down. Bassically living fast and not taking care of yourself.

[@richardmoszer8670]

@@dougwalla6272 Well, thank you kindly! I suppose my hearing isn't what it used to be? And you'll have to excuse my ignorance to that "southern phrase". Obviously I'm not from the South or I would have known that. I do love learning new things, and I greatly appreciate the expressions, the use of adjectives to paint a picture, always puts things more clearly into place. I suppose that is why so much of our great songs and music is from South. Peace.

[@dougwalla6272]

@@richardmoszer8670 No worries, and ZERO disrespect intended. I'm 60 and from Southeast Texas and we used that phrase all the time after too much fun on Friday and Saturday nights!

[@dougwalla6272]

Or more coarsely, to describe a woman who looked like she got around.

[@richardmoszer8670]

@@dougwalla6272 Hey, none taken! I didn't actually know of that saying, I understood the meaning. I actually was thinking: he meant a rolled up cigar, that was left to dry up all wrinkled, lol, or perhaps someone was rolled in alley and left wet? I dunno? lol! It's all good. Thanks for setting me straight. I appreciate it. I'm 65 from, Pa. Always trying to expand my knowledge.

[@maxpuppy96]

Eric has what all great musicians have great timing.

[@shirleypena4133]

Bobby does indeed have NICE hair!😊

[@swlafollett9963]

I love hearing your stories... and I believe Coco is a great saxophonist.

[@nates7543]

You guys are so fun to listen to. Thank you for opening up for us

[@bobcorbin2569]

Good morning.....and thanks again for sharing your experience. This music was almost magical. Just wove it’s way through all those times and great memories. Your story telling stirs up the embers of those fires and they still burn bright. Timeless. Thank you.

[@bukkwilldd313]

Ginger's drumming has fascinated me for years, but I would have been scared to say hello to him. To be totally fair, he was being hit with extreme volume on a regular basis, and he was playing in a band with a person he couldn't stand. He seemed much happier in the Air Force.

[@BW-CC]

He didn't have to do it... he was a grown man.

[@bukkwilldd313]

True, that. Last year proves that being at each other's throats gets us nowhere.

[@joncar13jonny15]

Great interviews!!! Co Co thanks for bringing out the best in Bobby. Bobby I love your no nonsense explanations of your experiences.

[@ursulabornhauser1091]

Clapton is my favorite😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@astolatpere11]

What a generous soul. Thanks for sharing your unique experiences.

[@mikegoldberg553]

very fluid excellent description of E.C. . love your laughter the both of you.. pure Love..

[@olly8]

I listened to Cream because it was a popular album, then Blind Faith. But they seemed to disappear. When EC hooked up with D+B, I related to their music. But once Derek & the Dominos released Layla and Other Love Songs...it was the blue print of MY life (at that time). ... I had a high school boyfriend in Vietnam when I met my future husband, Dave. At 19yrs old, I fell in REAL LOVE for the first time. It was Intense Love- as intense as the love Eric had for Patty. And REAL drama for me. When BF came back from Nam...I had to answer WHO was I REALLY in love with, and that's why the LAYLA album will always be PART of ME. Thank you for putting my life into music, even tho you didn't write it just for me. It was KARMA. Dave used to play Layla and Bell Bottom Blues to me-over and over. He's the one who told me "I gotta know-is it him or is it me?!" And the rest is history ❤️

[@BW-CC]

Thank you for your story

[@HRRecuitment]

Bobby respect Eric And Eric respect Bobby return…on the Jools show 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏼✅😊

[@ECwashr]

I think Clapton reached his peak as a player with the Dominoes. On the Live Filmore album he is playing octaves on Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad. It's fantastic.

[@terrycarthy4433]

I'm in total agreement ; it's a go to tune for me, phenomenal playing. And Bobby's great on it too !

[@jaakkot9661]

Bobby's backing vocal on Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad are just phenomenal. He's screaming the devil out of him.

[@davidrice3337]

you all must not listen to Clapton very much - he has continued to improve throughout the yrs -

[@ECwashr]

@David Rice as a musician yes as a lead guitarist not so much. Still good but not great like cream and d & d..

[@redshifttrucking4537]

Most people would think that's an old piece of rotten wood that belongs in the landfill behind Bobby's shoulder. Takes an artist to see that it is a work of art... a sculptural gift from mother nature that fits perfectly in that exact spot.

[@seanc8852]

Bobby your hair is fantastic, please do a story about yourself and Bobby keys, there has to be one

[@BW-CC]

He has told Bobby Keys stories throughout here in the channel...we'll see if another one is there.

[@bruinsfan8278]

I like this Channel!

[@linjicakonikon7666]

I love these interviews. By the way, my favorite song on Layla isn't the title track or some of the other great singles. I remember the first time listening to the album as a teenager, 18 or 19, and being surprised and emotionally moved by There's a Thorntree in the Garden sung by you. Goosebumps. Wonderful melancholic vocals and melody. Peace and blessings to both of you 🌿✨

[@bloke2201]

Damn Bobby, looking sharp! Why does this dude always look so cool? lol

[@shaneguitartennis]

I always wondered how you guys felt after playing ‘why does love at the Fillmore etc. YOU guys created some real magic and certainly in the zone. Ive always thought that was the best live guitar solos period pushed to near perfection by the Dominoes. Love these interviews that you share with us!!!

[@terrycarthy4433]

I think 'why has love etc' is just about the highlight of EC's career (of his many highlights). He's great on Del/ Bon' 'Friends' album too.

[@thomaslabelle922]

I saw Delaney & Bonnie open for Blind Faith. Tremendous live band! It's no wonder Clapton quit BF and joined D&B!

[@rtward9]

on his first solo record, the instrumental song Slunky, is still a song i crank all the time, incredible guitar and some great sax by bobby keys and some very cool piano played by you.

[@johnheaton5667]

Would be interested to know what Bobby thinks of Roll It Over....to me one of their best tracks not sure why it didn't make the album.

[@nellymoriarty_5783]

So enjoy you 2 sharing such history, & present living life fully, an attribute I loved about my husband Thank you & love, be safe & strong

[@allsbrook1]

The sunny side which is usually the funny side of life, well said Bobby...my sobriety has given me the same gift of looking for that instead of dwelling in the shitty side..

[@robertgosselin14]

Thanks for another great/ fun video. Bought your book yesterday Bobby & I have a small favour to ask : I’d like to see that trophy/cup you won for being the best looking little kid at that swimming pool you stopped at on your way home. I read that last night. I think you were six years old. If you showed it in one of your previous videos just let me know & I’ll look for it. Anyways, wishing you both another great day.

[@5150show]

Brilliant videos thank you

[@vickyvlrich]

Yes, nice hair. Love Eric's guitar playing. All of it. Wow, blood on the keys

[@jessiejoseph1093]

Great story telling!

[@Angelo49]

Went back and listened to why does love got to be so sad and Bobby S organ playing on that tune is incredible bouncing off Eric’s guitar 🎸 playing it gave me tears and the singing was not in harmony but never the less you made Eric’s singing even better, thank you sir your one hell of a talented person, wow...

[@johnwright291]

I didn't realize that Bobby's significant other was the interviewer in the first of this series of videos I watched so please forgive the maybe not so nice comments about her. These are a real treat indeed.

[@mattbluesmain1359]

thanks STEVE CROPPER ...thanks COCO CARMEL......BOBBY..you are blessed

[@Baci302]

So you wanna be a rock and roll star? Listen to Bobby's stories of the road. Amazing stuff.

[@dansharkey5218]

Your a Man who tells it like it is, your a Truth teller.

[@christophervolas7523]

love your perspective Bobby and CoCos cv.

[@buddylobos5277]

That doorway is beautiful. Next time you do a nite time vid you should put a lamp or light in the room to backlight it. Very 1800's English castle style. Very nice.

[@BW-CC]

You're right..I was too lazy to get up..lol

[@tommaloney3938]

it's so good to hang with you guys on these casts. I wonder if Bobby has an instructional video or whatever. I'd love to see you get in the back of a Hammond and tweak. I don't think the many of the younger folks know those things, but give them a synth and a computer look out. you guys mentioned King Curtis and Bobby Keys, I'm sax fiend and Jr Walker is my main man. Bobby with Coco around singing and playing the way she does I bet you're a s a x fiend too.

[@wimweender1306]

😊😊❤

[@matthatter2849]

Hey Bobby....hair's looking fantastic by the way! (It always looks awesome). But I have a question.....I'd love on one of your segments to break out the "Layla" album and tell us all about the photos in the inner spread. I've been fascinated by those pictures ever since I first saw the album in my mother's collection when I was about 3 or 4 years old.

[@flyingphobiahelp]

Love the house Bobby and Coco-solid structure. Not the stick-frame crap builders have put up in the last 30 years.

[@pardyhardly]

Eric Clapton's playing back then reminded me of a flaming snake, or a vibrating lightning bolt.

[@richardnish6469]

The first time I saw EC was the first time I saw Bobby with DB+ and Eric played noticbly better with them than he did with Blind Faith. It was obvious that he enjoyed it more.

[@RaininMoonlight]

The first five seconds of this video are priceless.

[@deeg8849]

At their peak, who was more fluid as a guitar player. Eric Clapton or Mick Taylor. Ever play with Mick Taylor

[@kentbeery4941]

That Arch doorway looks like Hurtwood edge

[@HRRecuitment]

Story behind Derek and dominos album on England…Details behind all of them songs …

[@robertjohnson5795]

I think Bobby said something about Ginger Baker had mallets on his bass drum pedals? I'm just imagining what that would look like. Pretty cool! And that would help explain that powerful sound he generated.

[@BW-CC]

It's true

[@jgkingdallas]

Speaking of Blind Faith, how was Steve Winwood to deal with?

[@thenameless3271]

I wondered too, since him and Bobby had similar roles in a way.

[@Garret00074]

Bobby still looks great.

[@carlozippi2569]

Great video, thank you! When you tell a story it would be cool if you played a few notes while you told these stories.

[@chrispeterson73]

Hey Bobby, thank you so very much for telling us all these great stories. You truly do make the listener feel like they're right there beside you. Did you ever meet anyone from Small Faces (Steve Mariot, Ian McClagan, Kenny Jones, or Ronnie Lane)? Just curious, as they are another of my favorite bands. Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences with us. 👍🎶❤🙂

[@BW-CC]

Yes

[@dkinblu]

Clean and sober is living.

[@johnpandolfino8663]

You guys were a band..... I don't think he's ever had that before.....maybe with Cream.....you guy's had something unique......you all complemented one another's playing..... especially Carl and Jim......

[@kathif17]

You two need to talk work whatever is going on life is to short you are both good men and it is so sad😢❤

[@BW-CC]

Life is short, you gotta let some things go... the past is one.

[@kathif17]

@@BW-CC true I am sorry you made such beautiful music together but I will always support you both 💖 💜 💗 ❤ your vocals can't be repeated never.

[@kathif17]

@@BW-CC i still love you both you are the sweetest couple and Bobby I probably owe you some thank yous. I grew up in a very dysfunctional family music helped me I will be 62 this year but I can tell you this the Layla album at 9 years old I understood it. I love music . I love to watch hands playing instruments. I know pros do that I have rheumatoid and osteoarthritis in my hands my feet my neck has cervical slippage but I won't take pain pills I had my issues with alcohol. I just wanted to say it is damn shame you and Eric can't play together I will give you my front row seat to my first and last Crossroads if that would help

[@mattbluesmain1359]

thank you bobby n coco

[@CiscoDuck]

"Merle'd out"? (13:48) Would that be a reference to the 'Okie From Muskogee' (Merle Haggard)?

[@BW-CC]

Yes

[@CiscoDuck]

@@BW-CC I Love It! I knew Mr. Merle a little bit, played guitar with his son Marty, walked the streets of Bakersfield and had my feet in the Kern River (NEVER swim in that river - EVER!) I love Bobby and you too, those stories are so cool and Bobby is so real. Just a regular mate he is! Bless y'all!

[@joebloggs8636]

'I had to quit drinking,just to look good!

[@MrJeffers06]

Awesome!

[@georgeperillo6421]

Hey Bobby, talk about how Mean old World was recorded.

[@lamper2]

WOW Bobby KNEW King Curtis! more King Curtis stories please. Watch, if you haven't already the youtube BEWARE OF MR BAKER.

[@HillbillyCharm]

Bobby when y'all comeing to play mid Tennessee

[@thearchives]

What is that organ sound you got on If Not For You? I wish you'd sit at the organ sometimes and show us how you got those great sounds.

[@finneguitarplayer9825]

Eric Clapton - for me, the greatest Guitar Player of all Time.

[@joemasse4568]

I love a good guitar solo, been playing over 40 years, but I really get annoyed,tired, when I’ll be playing and some guitarists will take the solo, great , make it sing, but, I don’t want to be playing rhythm for 5 extra minutes, while you stroke your ego! Harrison,Steely Dan, they had the right idea, not to long, but always memorable, and important part of the song! Every record I have, with extended solos, they don’t get played much, waste of time, overindulgence, !

[@lia1063]

I was at the airport one time after a 3 day bender and they ask to check my bags. Thats when you know its bad lol. Hey Have you ever got to see Ginger's son Kofi play? Eric put together the Tribute concert Feb 2020 just before covid hit and you can see Eric quite surprised at how good Kofi plays. That vid is on KZbin and I read where Kofi always had a rough relationship with his Dad, but at the end of Gingers life he softened up and said the right things to his son.

[@BW-CC]

We know Kofi who is a fine young man

[@MrGuitar1458]

While I agree Eric's playing is still in a league of its own, he was NEVER better than when you, Carl and Jim were backing him up. To my ears, it was the very zenith of his playing career, and the main reason was the quality of your supporting playing. ❤️

[@jcruisioso5975]

Real . Very real man.😎