First Time Hearing Eric Clapton - Cocaine Reaction - I WONDER WHAT ERIC THINKS OF THIS SONG NOW?

[@KevinRCarr]

This one was written by JJ Cale, he wrote other songs that became hits for other folks. He also wrote After Midnight, which Clapton also had a hit with, and he wrote the song Call Me The Breeze as well, a song that Lynyrd Skynyrd recorded and had a lot of radio play. I'd suggest take a close look at JJ Cale, because he was a phenomenal singer/musician as well.

[@markgreen4745]

JJ Cales version is better in my opinion

[@KevinRCarr]

I agree.

[@willieboy3011]

Haven't heard that name in decades. Glad you remembered him.

[@JohnDoe-lg8sq]

Well said, you have basically written my comment for me. I could not agree more.

[@steveboyes2090]

He does an “unplugged” acoustical version of this that’s unbelievable

[@rickcain4736]

Slowhand is indeed one of Clapton's nicknames..he just named the album after the nickname

[@angeladegroot6582]

Yep sure was one of his nicknames

[@axandio]

The song was originally JJ Cale. It was "anti-cocaine". "She don't like, she don't like... she don't lie..." "Down on the ground" "you can't get it back".... yeah.. it's definitely a cautionary tale.

[@EricJonPearson1]

Clapton sings "she don't lie" x3. But you're right about it being cautionary .

[@axandio]

@@hays9008 You don't care but I saw several comments alluding to the fact that it was pro- cocaine Song and for many people it became that but it wasn't to begin with and if you don't care great just tap your Feet and rattle your jewelry.

[@EricJonPearson1]

@@hays9008 Before I quit, chronic substance abuse (ethanol) cost me a job, a marriage, and most of my money. You see cocaine use as a "moral" issue?

[@hays9008]

@EricJonPearson1 This song didn't result in anyone starting or stopping cocaine use. But now you point out it's anti cocaine I can hear the users stopping by the millions😄 maybe this why Eric stopped.

[@EricJonPearson1]

@@hays9008 Please Google the phrase "quite cleverly anti-cocaine" (quotes required) and check out who said it. (Also, why didn't you answer my direct question about morality?)

[@deanchapman7632]

She's beautiful...u nailed it spot on...

[@stevenanderson912]

Hi guy’s loving your reaction to my favourite by slow hand my late father’s hero I myself have been a fan since the mid 70’s ❤️👌🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@michaelfried3123]

This entire album is just fire! Wonderful Tonight, Peaches and Diesel, Lay Down Sally, The Core, The Next Time you see Her, its really impossible to say which of these songs are the best on this album!

[@paulhudson1041]

EC is one of the Best musicians of all time. My personal favorite song of his is Layla, on the Derek & the Dominos. One the best songs of all time, a true classic.

[@russellfisher2853]

A great crowd-pleaser old dance song.

[@thomascerulli8013]

I’m 61, It’s so cool for me. Watching you both just moving your heads. And feeling his music. Clapton arguably one of the top 5 guitarists of all time. Check out some of his Blues songs. Old Love live at MSG highly recommend. Thanks Guys.

[@timothywolfe3891]

This is such a great riff.

[@ajruther67]

This guitar riff is one of the best ever made. It's so groovy.

[@correctlyrics]

No, you're right Slowhand IS Eric Clapton's nickname. That's why he called the album that. There's an interview with Eddie Van Halen where they ask him about his major influence. He says... "I know everyone says Jimi Hendrix, but no, it's old Slowhand." And interesting side note... Eddie would watch Eric play and noticed he only used three fingers. He thought.. that's 25% speed that you're missing, so Eddie started playing with all 4 fingers.

[@russellfisher2853]

One of the best guitarist that ever played. 😊👍

[@davidharrison1523]

England’s greatest Rock & Blues guitarist, & perhaps the most influential guitarist in Rock music. Played with Cream in the later part of the 60s, & a few years later was playing with the Yardbirds. Eric is the only artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame three times.

[@CuttinEJ]

3 Clapton songs I would recommend to demonstrate just how wide his range is: Tulsa Time, After Midnight & Nobody Knows You When You’re Down And Out. Also, the tone he gets from his guitar and amp are very deliberately sculpted. He calls it The Woman Tone. ❤

[@alfmcguffin2222]

After Midnight, also a JJ Cale’s one.

[@guitarman8462]

You've also got : Derek and the dominos live at the Filmore - Clapton live at the rainbow - Clapton & Steve Winwood live at Madison square garden - Clapton & Peter Tosh album. And many more albums and footage

[@CuttinEJ]

When Clapton was with the Blues Breakers he played so hard that he broke a string fairly often. When that happened he would come to a complete stop and put on a new string right there on stage in front of God and everybody. And he took his sweet time about it. The audiences began to respond by clapping slowly and deliberately. Often referred to as a “slow hand”. So Slowhand is, indeed, his nickname and this album is double self titled. Eric Clapton Slowhand is just 2 ways to say the same thing. Much love ❤️ (And she really is beautiful.)

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Cool! Thx for the intel!

[@CuttinEJ]

@@barsandbarbells2022, another cool thing to know is that Eric Clapton is one of only two people to ever play on a Beatles song. Billy Preston played keyboards several times and Clapton got kinda tricked into playing the lead on While My Guitar Gently Weeps by his buddy George Harrison because George knew what he wanted, but just couldn’t quite get it right himself. And during the White Album sessions, when George had pretty much just about quit, John Lennon suggested they invite Clapton to join the Beatles.

[@wen-nz3sk]

Slowhand is his nickname 😂 also title of album...hey u can't know everything. Probably my fav Clapton phase, album is 🔥. JJ Cale wrote it, Clapton covered it and his "After Midnight" my absolute fav song!! ❤ It's anti drug.

[@guitarman8462]

You should react to his days with : CREAM - Derek And The Dominos - Blind Faith & his 70's albums . A few among many .

[@michaelschwab5628]

You should check out Clapton's early stuff, He was in several bands in the 60s and 70s. "The yard birds " "Blind faith" Derek and the dominoes " He's one of the most influential guitarists of our time ! Love your channel!

[@rs-ye7kw]

Can't forget "Cream".( '66 to '68 or '69)

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Thank you! Sounds like lots to do!

[@russellfisher2853]

Eric played rock for money. But his real love was always the blues.

[@cap.luisfigo9401]

"Slowhand" is a nickname for Eric Clapton and has nothing to do with the album of the same name. The name came about because one of the strings on his guitar broke at live concerts. But the music was not stopped, the band continued to play quietly while Clapton calmly replaced his guitar string. This took time and the audience clapped slowly to the beat, which gave rise to the nickname "Slowhand". 🎶💖☯☮

[@guilhermerossi8319]

For his ultimate work, you guys have to watch his live performances with Cream in 1967/1968 or Derek and the Dominos Live at Fillmore (specially Let it Rain or Why Does Love got to be so sad - his Best solo ever IMO)

[@TheNewRevolution]

Clapton's best song is Layla. He did it with his band called Derek and the Dominos. If you want to hear his most popular song you have to do the studio version of that song

[@wendymotogirl]

I disagree. It's certainly his most popular, I think. The live version from I think...the 80s was good but the original recording is atrociously mixed. It sounds awfully muddy.

[@TheNewRevolution]

@wendymotogirl with Duane Allman playing slide guitar and the piano outtro, Layla is definitely one of the greatest recordings ever made. Tom Dowd recorded it, one of the greatest producers of his generation. He would probably disagree with saying it sounds "muddy." With Bobby Whitlock on keys and singing backup. Jim Gordon on drums. Clapton never had a backing band as good as the one on the Derek and Dominos record. 461 Ocean Boulevard is another record I prefer over Slowhand. I know music is subjective, and it's all what you prefer. For me, the Derek and Dominos record is the record I listen too more than any record Clapton made. It's a masterpiece.

[@mandymac74]

I really like Bell bottom Blues too. That is a GREAT Derek and the Dominos song!!!!

[@TheNewRevolution]

@mandymac74 I agree. Bell Bottom Blues is a classic. It's probably the Clapton song I listen to most. He definitely put a lot of passion into the song. If he ever recorded a song where his vocals were better than they were on Bell Bottom Blues, I haven't heard it.

[@ScottBondradioflier]

I recommend you check out the live version of this from the album “Just One Night”. The guitar solos are epic.

[@beverlybrown2673]

The live versions of this song are often even better.

[@russellfisher2853]

Eric clapton has actually said he's always loved Blues and wanted to play Blues, but he played Rock to pay bills. He's done so many great blues songs with all the great Blues players..

[@miked6761]

The team of Clapton and George Terry on guitar is magic. George actually played lead a lot during this period because Clapton enjoyed the break from the pressure of his "guitar god" status.

[@PaulJoeTX]

Ahhhhh saw the Clapton set @ Live Aid in Philly. Phil Collins was on drums. The song to play is Layla!

[@cog4life]

Beautiful…..yes she is 😊 It’s very nice of you to say so. You’re such a great couple. ❤Always have loved the beat of this song!

[@johnpridemore5022]

Check out Eric playing guitar on Phil Collins song, Wish it would rain down on me

[@858Bill]

I did my share of coke back in the 70s....never got hooked....and while I would never consider it now as I move into my late 60s....I still look back on such times with fondness.....

[@858Bill]

@@henrycrawford2697 Just like I say about whiskey....it's never the thing itself....it's the quantity and/or frequency..... Virtually everything....minus the truly evil crap like heroin or meth....was just fine in moderation....

[@ralphraffles1394]

Old love, live in Switzerland…. A gem by Eric and the band.

[@stevemaggard5866]

You guys need to check out the cream which is the great super group from the 60s with Eric Clapton, Jack, Bruce and Ginger Baker. They had many huge hits one of the greatest was white room.

[@ba-gg6jo]

The last time he played decent music was with Cream, after that, it is all supermarket/lift stuff. Such a waste of obvious talent. Best Cocaine song by Jackson Browne in my addled opinion.

[@MrQuickdraw417]

Slow Hand is a nickname given to him because he would often break a string while playing. The audience would clap very slowly while he replaced it, thus Slow Hand.

[@LoveBandit1000]

"She don't lie"...says it all, really.

[@markgallemore8856]

The riff in this song is very similar to Sunshine of Your Love when Eric Clapton was with Cream back in the 60s and they called him slow hand back in the 60s that is one of his nicknames

[@russelldye3751]

Layla with Derick and the Dominoes and his acoustic version but the live version with a big band and backup singers is great too!

[@tonzelle2720]

The drums are awesome too!

[@rodb9275]

She is SO beautiful, but OMG you are easy on the eyes too!

[@berndrebhahn9862]

Grandgrandpa 72 here. Clapton's play solos, this give him the Name " Slowhand". Everything is smooth.

[@workingman6681]

Love this song👍🎸

[@rbodee]

Slow-hand is his nickname. That is where the title of the album comes from.

[@flippinpages6550]

you now know he is awesome. rock on.....Major musician throughout his years. It's sad he can't play anymore

[@jeffstevens4262]

What? What happened...?

[@taylortyler1867]

_"WEIRD STUFF"_ . There, I said it. 😉

[@jamesdamiano8894]

A few moref Clapton songs I think you would like are: "Motherless Children", "I've Got A Rock & Roll Heart", :Lay Down Sally", "Slow Down Linda" and "The Shape You're In".

[@ericelander9936]

The version off the live album Just One Night from 78 is THE definitive version.

[@jamesmorrison959]

Eric Clapton did a project. Derek and the dominoes.. great stuff .. why does love have to be so sad.. bell bottom blues.. tell the truth.. of course Layla

[@wallacewhipps1206]

"Let It Rain" is a must listen. I know you two will like it.

[@joeldavis6133]

She has a beauty that is deeper than her skin and I mean her inner beauty

[@sgholt]

Cocaine is a harsh mistress(which I think Eric makes clear)....I sang "Wonderful Tonight" to my new wife at our reception....my largest audience ever ;p Shout out to J. J. Cale who wrote this and several songs for Eric

[@crankyyankee7290]

I like the SONG "Sister Morphine" from the Stones-she can be a sweet soothing angel when needed(I know from experience) but if called upon for recreation she will devour your soul it is often said .

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Great choice!

[@robert-ek1ns]

"Slowhand" ix a nickname of Eric. When He got sober he quit doing this song for awhile. You will see in his "live" performances that he has added the line "dirty cocaine" to the song in the main melody

[@donnaneville192]

Clapton stopped performing Cocaine for several years after he got clean, he eventually resumed playing it live. Also on Slowhand is Lay Down Sally, another great one to react to.

[@axandio]

So many people don't really get that JJ Cale wrote it as a cautionary tale.

[@Keyser_Soze739]

@@axandionope, you’re the only one who’s smart enough. Thank you for your enlightenment. I am deeply moved

[@axandio]

@@Keyser_Soze739 Did you not understand?

[@Keyser_Soze739]

@@axandio i don’t. Please explain it to me one more time, but in simple words this time.

[@axandio]

@@Keyser_Soze739 I don't pay trolls. Go away

[@JohnWick-zo9km]

The greatest love song ever written

[@edwardrutledge2765]

Eric was respectful of the songwriter JJ Cole who wrote this and more tunes Clapton recorded. After JJ passed away Clapton issued a Cole retrospective, clearly with affection.

[@terenzo50]

It WAS his nickname in the 60s.

[@dilandilanjoao4310]

This is a cover from the original JJ Cale song wich Clapton admired and helped. It was a huge sucess, so the royalties went to him ✌

[@petercofrancesco9812]

His style is heavily blues/folk influenced where it's common that you're telling a story and there is a repetition etc. Reminds me a bit of the Grateful Dead

[@wendymotogirl]

The best version of this song is from his 1977 live record "Just One Night.'

[@arnoldcox9128]

She don't lie she don't lie she don't lie 🎶

[@ajruther67]

Have you reacted to the band Cream? Eric Clapton was the guitarist for that band before he went solo. Jack Bruce was the singer and Ginger Baker was the drummer. Songs to check out by Cream: White Room, Sunshine of Your Love, I Feel Free, Strange Brew (Eric sings lead on this one so find a live TV performance, it's black and white)

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Not yet!

[@ajruther67]

@@barsandbarbells2022 Put Cream on your list! They were a great late 60's rocking blues band from England!

[@mitzifrancis9843]

Please go back closer to his roots. Layla is an iconic tune from when he was with Derek and the Dominos. Listen to the studio recording first!

[@phantomrockerr]

Great song and album!

[@ticnatz]

This a cover of a song originally written & preformed by the completely talented J J Cale. And Clapton's nickname was indeed 'Slowhand'....

[@tonycordell9205]

Joe Bonamassa's "Going Down"

[@vernhoke7730]

Layla, I Shot the Sheriff, The Core w/Yvonne Elliman and so many more are in his catalog. Having been in Cream, Delaney and Bonnie, John Mayhalls Blues Breakers, Derek & the Dominos to name a few of the bands he's been a part of.

[@sisyphos13]

Reads title of the song and goes "he seems put his passion in the right place" LOL

[@JimJack-ng9yi]

Eric Clapton is ranked by every guitar publication as one of the top three guitar players ever, many say he's the best. You don't have to shred to be great. Jimmy Page and Jimi Hendrix another two other greatest guitarist also we're not shredders

[@francesthompson593]

Eric Clapton himself would elect Jeff Beck! Whilst Jeff Beck used to say Tommy Emmanuel was an inspiration ( the video of him playing Classical Gas) there are so many different styles!

[@JimJack-ng9yi]

@@francesthompson593 Clapton just did a tribute to get back.. I totally agree Beck is definitely in the top five

[@davidmckenzie420]

You need to hear the LIVE version in Japan. Awesome. And it featured guitarist Albert Lee.

[@umpdaddy1]

I'd like to recommend a good friend of Clapton's, Steve Winwood. I think you guys wotld like a live version of Dear Mister Fantasy from Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Fesrival in 2007. And right after that another live performance at the same concert where Claption and Winwood do Can't Find My Way Home. Two rock gods in fine form. Yes, beautiful is the word.

[@brianfisher6165]

Slowhand is his nickname too!!!👌👍✌️😁

[@metalmark1214]

Even though this got released in 1977 and the 80's was the cocaine decade, I guess Eric was just ahead of his time. lol. And yes, Samantha is beautiful.

[@axandio]

Written AND performed in 1976 by JJ Cale as a cautionary tale. (His version "She don't like... she don't like....") Clapton covered the song as well as some other JJ Cale songs, "After Midnight" and "Traveling Light".... Lynard Skynard covered another JJ Cale great "The Breeze".

[@metalmark1214]

@@axandio Thanks for the background on the song..

[@super60d]

It is true that she is very beautiful...

[@uMe_underground]

I like Eric Claptons t-shirt at that time. It stood No Snow No Show, you can google it.☺

[@MrDMF567]

You guys should check out some JJ Cale (writer of this song). He was awesome. Anything off Troubadour is epic. But definitely the song “Let Me Do It To You” Such an incredible groove 😎

[@strangerthings88]

Mariah Carey You Need Me! Guitar riff with her vocals is INSANE

[@miketracy1064]

Jackson Brown does a great rendition of this song. Listen to it live if you can.all the way to the end...

[@pcard10]

Slowhand was his nickname from the 1960's. That song was written by J. J. Cale, his version is a little more country feeling.

[@tomkearin9276]

You have to watch Clapton live “Layla to get true Clapton,, Foot note Clapton into blues and played with BB king and other amazing artists

[@AngelDawn1982]

OMG…gotta do “Layla” that is a must!!

[@danielslover8669]

Great song, great reaction!

[@russelldye3751]

He has been around for a very long time in several groups! You should check out his earlier stuff! He was in Cream,Blind Faith, Blues Breakers Derik and the Dominoes plus his solo career too!

[@paulsullivan1650]

You are right! Clapton's nickname is in fact "Slowhand." It's because of how fast he can play. (Joke form)

[@deannajones3849]

Love it!

[@Royal_BLT]

🇨🇦 Now find and react to Eric Clapton's band CREAM and his track called BADGE !

[@thedealer777]

If you like this, you should listen to "Riding with the King. " .A collaborative blues album by B.B. King and Eric Clapton that was released in 2000.

[@757optim]

Amazingly, in the '70s cocaine was initially thought to be a harmless party drug.

[@SIXX2772]

Come on guys we can crush on Samantha while being respectful too...Phil is also our buddy so chill! Besides he got guns! lol

[@barsandbarbells2022]

😂

[@bobdelp2023]

GREAT 76 ALBUM YOU GUYS! ( SLOWHAND ) 😊YOU CAN DO ALLLLLLL KINDS OF ERIC YOU GUYS CAUSE HE WAS WITH 5-6 BANDS SO : YARDBIRDS, CREAM, DEREK & THE DOMINOES, HIS OWN BAND, ETC! 😊 HAVE FUN!

[@rickward460]

Some guys can make a Guitar scream... Every GREAT blues player, has a "slow" left hand 😉 Spread the love 🐶😎🇺🇸

[@sonofthesea3298]

Well,since you asked,yes Samantha looks wonderful tonight! (She always does)No puns intended😏Im a weird guy,but i know how to behave,so she might blush abit in peace now,as i will leave it right HERE. Eric Clapton has influences from pop,rock,soul,funk,reggae,blues and then some i think,he has done collabs all over the genres really. Phil? Samantha? Are you ready for Eric to spice it up for you 2? Eric Clapton - Layla - Madison Square Garden 1999. (Uploaded by Tim Buktu,and this has the best picture quality despite other uploaders claiming to have HD versions,there is sadly no full HD uploads yet of this performance,but the quality of Tim Buktus upload is good enough for a reaction) Normally i would recommend the guy that uploaded this version first,Albert Canta wich has over 150m views,but for a reaction video his low 240p is abit rough to recommend to you,at least Tims upload is abit over double as good resolution. There is one at 720p claiming to be HD,but the quality is really blurry. Tim has the best upload hands down. This is Eric in his prime,all smiling and teasing the audience with letting them guess what song comes next in the intro (also pay attention to his bassist at the start). I recommend this performance over ANY other Layla performances on YT,when you watch this version,you will know why. Its another love story but this time more spicy and direct.

[@jasonmcewen436]

Another great reaction to an absolute classic. I'd like to recommend Eric Clapton - Crossroads for your "things to see" list... it's a little more... energetic, if that's what you expected. Cheers!

[@barsandbarbells2022]

We've got Layla coming next but thx for the suggestion!

[@DanielCastillo-cn3pp]

Back in the day every rock star experienced the cocaines

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

…..,,,oh yeah, great memories ! Alway started my cocaine fueled weekends with this song Cocaine !!! ❤️🔥❤️ more time that I can count. 🎸🎸🎸🎸 late 70’s early 80’s Wasted a lot of $$$ 😕 thank god I smarted up ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️

[@MRxMADHATTER]

This is really blues. You should do some ZZ Top. Especially some newer stuff like "Gotsta Get Paid".

[@bma_steeler4life871]

His nickname became Slow Hand, after that album

[@coreywickramasekera9968]

This CANNOT BE THE FIRST TIME YOU EVER HEARD THIS SONG? 😂

[@debbiegarrison1944]

Right! Where have they been

[@coreywickramasekera9968]

@@debbiegarrison1944 LIVING IN A HOLE 🕳 I'D IMAGINE 😆

[@cap.luisfigo9401]

Clapton is God!!

[@Bekka_Noyb]

♥