WHY ERIC CLAPTON KICKS ASS!!

[@GuitarPilgrim]

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[@madsbrandt598]

I see what you did there! very funny mr one O 9

[@CorbCorbin]

Some sweet playing, and I really like the tone you were using for the Bluesbreaker stuff.

[@ilaraj5948]

I really like your videos, it will be soo cool if you make a video about Mark Knopfler techniques. Love from Germany ❤️

[@pepe_152]

Do a video about gary moore

[@GuitarPilgrim]

I'm just a dude with a mission, to help and bring joy to as many people as I can, it's journey, a pilgrimage...

[@thesimpleeastern]

My biggest complain with Eric Clapton is that every time I start learning any of his songs, I get distracted and start listening to it for hours before realizing I was suppose to learn it.

[@annbugbee5623]

Ha Ha MYSELFas WELL, So Easy To Get Wrapped Up and WATCHING HIM, INSTEAD OF FOCUSING ON WHAT I AM TRYING TO DO, COMPLETELY AGREE, GREAT COMMENT. TAKE CARE and STAY WELL. Walter B,Memphis 😝

[@fueu2617]

hehe that is funny ;) lov it

[@msaintpc]

Lol, I know what you mean. He was just that good. Hendrix said something similar like that about him.

[@allocke9446]

Ha ha!!!

[@charlestsai3708]

You are not alone 😂

[@DizzyKrissi]

People hating on Clapton just know his pop-songs. If they'd knew his work with the Bluesbreakers or his blues-stuff at all they'd all change their minds.

[@DizzyKrissi]

@Klaus Toth : I know some people calling him "Crapton" and "overrated".

[@matthewwilson3202]

He's very good, but he's no peter green

[@DizzyKrissi]

@@matthewwilson3202 : he never wanted to be a Peter Green - more like Freddie King and BB King. Peter Green is a total different player.

[@econohound]

It may be a British thing - to shoot people down. I love or like almost all of his music - including his popular stuff.

[@goovialisticprofunks]

I can’t imagine anyone not liking Clapton. But then again there’s every kind of fool.

[@nickbain8687]

I don’t get why it’s cool to hate on Clapton nowadays. In my opinion he’s one of the best from an era of incredible players

[@Gamevet]

@itheuser First I'm 51 and was listening to the music of that era. I think that Clapton is pretty good, but he's way over-rated to me. I believe it was Pete Townsend that met up with Clapton and talked about how they were doomed. This new guy named Jimi Hendrix was doing things with a guitar that he couldn't even imagine doing.

[@NewbieGuitaristBeily]

Clapton is an interesting one. He made a lot of good songs and a lot of terrible ones. On one hand you have his stuff with Cream and on the other you have Riding with the King and his 2010 album. Most guitar players can play like him after a year of practice. Even by measure of his contemporaries there were better players - Page, Hendrix, Beck, Knopfler, Alman and literally any jazz guitarist. I guess Clapton became Clapton because he was pushing the boundaries of electric guitar and was one of the first music superstars and serves as an inspiration to this day for a lot of guitarists. The man doesn't deserve hate.

[@RobertoPavan]

@@NewbieGuitaristBeily "Most guitar players can play like him after a year of practice." BS

[@carterrodriquez7494]

We hate him because he’s a racist who wouldn’t have anything but for black musicians.

[@JulioLeonFandinho]

@@RobertoPavan That's internet millennial wisdom here... probably a guy born yesterday that has been playing guitar for a year, knows a couple of blues rock licks and thinks it's easy to sound as clean, accurate and at the same time melodic and tasty as Clapton... pathetic

[@zelejazz]

Playing like Clapton is not difficult, it's IMPOSSIBLE ! One of the best (blues and overall) guitar players, ever.Enormous taste in tone and tremendous vibrato and "easy" touch.

[@brunoczikk776]

Guitar Pilgrim, you are a tremendous guitar player. That's all

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Thank you Bruno, Appreciated!

[@DeltaLimaBR]

He's awesome

[@marciodecamposrodrigues5590]

For sure!!!!

[@miklu26]

Yes he is!!

[@robhand7205]

Clapton introduced me to the blues. After years of researching, studying, listening... not only to the music but the culture, Clapton is a true bluesman. He took from the originators, made his own, has shared and brought many others into the spotlight. The thing I find most interesting about Clapton is that though he is a killer player, he seems to LOVE playing rhythm and staying in the background from time to time.

[@eugenegarcia1777]

Can I repost your comment on fb ?

[@mitchelllevine5664]

Hendrix did too.

[@apollyon9023]

I can't play guitar and I don't know why I watch this. Just been a fan of clapton masterpiece

[@Scorhos]

Why not,man?

[@TheMNB]

It's easy to diss on someone with so much classic work from the 60s and 70s (and later of course), because you've heard it so many times. It might sounds cliche. But it wasn't then.

[@annbugbee5623]

EXACTLY, BRILLIANT COMMENT, THANK YOU, Walter B,Memphis 😝

[@jasonkesser]

30 years of not liking eric Clapton and you changed my mind. Really nice video man, as usual. Top notch.

[@gabrielberezovsky2607]

Hey man, sorry if you were being sarcastic, but i'd really like to know, why you didn't liked Eric Clapton before?

[@pepe_152]

@@gabrielberezovsky2607 for me i didnt like his music much because it didnt feel good yeah i appreciate his music

[@danaeverhart6487]

Jason Kesser I'm glad you've changed your mind ! Eric Von Clap is one of those players, who set early standards that are still being recognized by guitarist all over the world today. Plain out, he rocks. I'm a rock guitarist, and his works were not my cup of tea in the beginning either! Checkout my latest cuts on KZbin here > kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZSQaKproNqErc0. On Soundcloud I'm user735361361(no space between user735361361 and number. Please Enjoy subscribe and share them with all your friends and family. Hear my latest here>soundcloud.com/user735361361/my-axe-no-mercy-improv-by-dana. Peace✌🏻️😎✌🏻

[@EbonyPope]

@@pepe_152 Have you ever listened to his older stuff with Cream or Blind Faith? That's top notch playing.

[@Fa-uw5rr]

EbonyPope *Blind* Faith

[@venjhammet]

Clapton is one of those reason why I love playing blues licks. He is an awesome guitar player.

[@josephswan1269]

Dude -- this is excellent. Fantastic playing and demonstration. SUBSCRIBED!! Cheers

[@Teachering]

Very entertaining. You're a fine musician and a very good guitar player, Guitar Pilgrim.

[@sarthwahb]

We need more and more and more Clapton.......

[@evanbrorby]

This was the TASTIEST video I have ever watched!!

[@lassef3692]

Totally agree. Going out to buy a guitar now 😂😁

[@adolfomedel254]

I'm sure it's been posted a bunch of times but, common you guys!!! Who gave him a thumbs down. This guys makes learning fun!! He's definitely skilled, passionate about the art! And he's put it in his heart to share that with us. I just found this channel and I'm definitely a fan!!! Thank you so much!!

[@annbugbee5623]

YEAH CANNOT UNDERSTAND THE HATER'S OF ERIC CLAPTON, UNBELIEVABLE, Walter B,Memphis 😝

[@keanuuuu]

Ann Bugbee this channel is great, great playing and can learn so much from this guy

[@unetfg]

Those are shredders😂

[@markv.5962]

yeah man, i agree. good player and singer

[@RC32Smiths01]

Amazing work here man! Eric Clapton truly is a legend no doubt! Keep up the good work man

[@ChrisBluesman]

I love everything Clapton has done in all his years. Every time I study his solos, there are so many nuances to it that you can spend a long time just to get that little part right and still, you are going to get an approximation. Thanks for this videos, really nice.

[@heru-tehutire1329]

that While My Guitar Gently Weeps was nothing but the TRUTH!...thanks for showing this pilgrim the Light !! :-)

[@greggnumme8644]

I love you my brother! 43 years of guitar playing now for me and I love to watch the joy as you give these lessons! And especially now during this pandemic I can still sit here and play for 8 hours by myself! I think many musicians forgot the pure joy of just playing guitar! THANKS SO MUCH FOR KEEPING IT ALIVE! W/💖 from NYC! 🤷‍♂️🙏🏼💖☮️

[@RichH1994]

Clapton is a great song writer arranger and singer that compliments with really good blues based lead guitar. He was THE pioneer of super loud distorted lead guitar.

[@fernandopopp2874]

Gilmour and knopfler. Please🙏

[@markbraxton1289]

I agree or Gary More...when you hear this guy play a solo and you hear someone like the amazing John Mayer take a solo in the same song shows to me how ordinary Clapton plays..he does have quite a good feel though.and his own sound ..,but he's anything but a spectacular guitarist .like Stevie Ray Vaughn and others ..Its nice to hear fast triplet runs for a bit of excitement and tension in a song every now and then but you won't get that from ole slow hand ...no way

[@jasonkeith9317]

@@markbraxton1289 what r u talking about?

[@markbraxton1289]

Maybe i should ask you the same ...obviously i misunderstood you ...i thought you held a preference of the two guitarists you mentioned over Capton ....i guess what you write and what mean are two different things ...

[@thepiranhawins3828]

Mark Braxton dude he meant he wanted to see a video on how Gilmour and Knophler kick ass. How do you misinterpret that as saying Clapton is overrated... And Clapton is one of the greatest guitarists of all time, you don’t know what your talking about.

[@jasonkeith9317]

Yeah I get a little defensive when people start dissing Eric his music has meant so much to me over the years. A living legend in every sense of the word.

[@LucaLindemann]

Clapton and Beck: my two gods. ❤️

[@tommygunner8680]

Eric's technique and sound never ceases to amaze me. Mad love for EC and shout out to this dude he plays some mean guitar.

[@christopherjames418]

I really enjoyed when you began talking about the classical connection. Really cool. That's not something you would find on most guitar channels. Well done.

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

I too have never seen, heard or read of this fascinating musical connection before viewing Guitar Pilgrim's video.

[@calvinjones2548]

Hate how ppl try and compare Clapton to Jesus. He's great and all, but he's no Clapton.

[@ralpholiver1519]

I don't care who you are, that there is funny.

[@carlosbanales5816]

LMAO!

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

Ha ha ha

[@annbugbee5623]

Yes that IS HILARIOUS, WHEW MAN THAT WAS A GOOD ONE, Walter B,Memphis 😊🤗😁

[@denerlucas5216]

HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA LOL

[@p.legere436]

Your guitar playing is blowing my mind. So passionate and energetic but laid back and relaxed at the same time! You're definitely in the zone.

[@jamesbarretf1251]

"Tears In Heaven" BEAUTIFUL &...wished I or no one ever heard it never. R.I.P. Conner.

[@rougeandrei9095]

This video series is awesome. Your channel is suprisingly underrated with all the professional content you put out. Plus I'm learning alot of stuff in the guitar thanks. I discovered your channel in the Hendrix video and I subscribed

[@danielludmerer4936]

Lots of people can play , few can teach. Bravo sir!!

[@jconnon]

That was great, thanks. Favourite Clapton work is Pros & Cons. 5.01am is his best solo.

[@markkelly3859]

Love you playing an explanations, but most of all your enthusiasm. That comes through in your playing and makes for a great lesson. Not just the notes, but the feeling.

[@TheRob2D]

I really think Eric might be the most terrifying guitar player ever. Unassuming, but at any moment he could just turn it on and smoke the competition. I mean, Jimi Hendrix crossed an entire ocean to meet this man. I can't imagine how scary it must have been in 60's London to be a contemporary of Clapton. Most guys never stood a chance. And never will.

[@chemigrayo6448]

Couldn't agree more, he has an incredible ability to go from 0 to 100 in no time flat and make it sound completely natural, he is totally unimaginably incredible at what he does, you just can't take clapton for granted

[@harrykirk6946]

crossed the ocean and sent clapton off stage with his tail between his legs

[@TheJTD1982]

@@harrykirk6946 100% agree. Sorry but I don't see how anyone can class Clapton in the same league as Hendrix. Hendrix had it all.

[@The-Dom]

Eric Clapton Unplugged is one of the greatest all around albums of all time. Its perfection and its fucking live.

[@briandillon8041]

“ you know you’re doing something right when you’re doing the same thing as Beethoven.” Not only are you a great guitar player but you’re a great teacher and you’re funny.!! I would like to point out that he just played while my guitar gently weeps solo perfect to the white album version. Even Clapton doesn’t do that nowadays.

[@markmcmyn8967]

Very few guitarists, (I don't know any), have a song of the stature of "Crossroads" (live cream recording) in their legacy.I have listened to this tune for 50 years and feel the same everytime I hear it. Particularly when Eric plays high up the board on the 2nd solo. Baker is literally galloping. For me it was Clapton who 1st brought me to the blues,and pointed the way back to the foundational artists such as BB King,Albert King,and Freddie King to name a few. I will always be deeply indebted to him.

[@donkloos9078]

That Crossroads version is my favorite blues rock song after playing for 57 years.

[@cowanchris]

I'm 65 and getting there but still learning and I have learnt a lot from you today. Spent the whole afternoon just learning new things. Love Clapton's work immensely and yours is awesome. Thanks

[@wheatonna]

Clapton is definitely one of the 500 best guitarists in rock history, no question. BTW, "Hideaway" is Freddie King, pretty much note for note.

[@BluesLicks101]

Eric is living on Blues Power!

[@BBQ1953]

Guitar Pilgrim - Eric Clapton combined technique with heart and artistry to become one of a select few who led a herd of white players into Blues scales and the math of the fret board. He had a LOT of help; BB, Albert, Muddy, Johnny & Edgar Winters, Jimi, Steven Stills and the Allmans & the Betts, to name a very few. THEN, folks like you come along; brimming with talent, technique, speed, intuition, intelligence, and education in music theory and a very studied but passionate approach to the type of music so many of us have loved all our lives. I am grateful for your efforts and for those of folks like Ross Campbell, Brett Papa, Tim Pierce, Dave Nassie, Andy at Shut Up & Play, Jamie Harrison, Chelsea Constable, and Anthony from Texas Blues Alley, again to name just a very few. Again, thank you for sharing your phenomenal array of gifts with the world which guide us through our stumbling efforts to become better guitar players.

[@kennywally]

wow, this is great. I wish I had great teachers like this and KZbin in the 80s!!! No excuse for not learning today.

[@edwardbishop9567]

I think the little solo in the middle of "Forever Man" is such a nasty and soulful solo....it encompasses all things "Clapton"within a few notes

[@megadave1197]

Absolutely agree! Not a big fan of the production during that era but that solo is incredible. The Albert King inspired licks are sublime

[@ekstradycja]

Try also Mark Knopfler. His unique technique and playing plus amazing song writing

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

An extraordinary demonstration/presentation that effectively puts the argument across. The original Cream cover of Spoonful on Fresh Cream, to me, also makes the point so eloquently. Great work, Guitar Pilgrim.

[@markcallanan5113]

Do Rory Gallagher !!!!!

[@riverrhodes7394]

I always like Clapton, he- along with Mark Knopfler- was the inspiration for me to pick up the guitar. My dad was a mega fan, and cried over the death of Conor Clapton. I wasn't born yet but my mother told me it was the first time she'd seen him cry 😢 Through all the tragedy in his life he remains a humble, kind person ❤

[@scottmckenna9164]

I SO enjoy your playing. Your snippets are better than many other whole songs.

[@michaelmendillo4614]

Anyone who studied Clapton and spent time learning his songs and solos will know he really loved the Pentatonic and almost exclusively used it. So it just goes to show you guy's/gal's,,,, learn that Pentatonic inside out !!! Its all you will need ! Of course you will need practice , practice, and practice too really master it !!! 😁🖒✌

[@megadave1197]

Practice and a lot of worry

[@esemha1535]

Me: I do the middle finger vibrator bend as well!I always knew I'm a genius! Also me:has problems playing smoke on the water

[@iluvmoviestoomuch1437]

Possibly the most powerful guitarist in existence. Clapton. The power in his individual notes is truly special.

[@MrDallman]

Compulsive viewing as always .....Great tribute to ONE of the greatest to pick up an axe

[@sland67]

Thanks for the Clapton lesson, yes definitely more Clapton, please.

[@DavidRFIT]

Would you define Clapton's vibrato "nervous", in a non-negative way? P.S. 100.000 subscribers in 3, 2, 1...

[@bobgarr6246]

This gives a teeny tiny peek into what truly is the genius of Eric Clapton, something that so many of the younger folks of today have overlooked or not yet discovered. And immense praise must be given to guitar pilgrim for his own mastery of the guitar and his talent and skill. Bravo, well done.

[@user-qr7ee2cp4y]

Clapton... possibly rock's greatest guitarist. He's influenced countless many. Been around before and after all the others... he's still relevant and he's in the rock and roll hall of fame three times... there are many intangible ways to rate an artist, but the numbers are a great place to start,and the numbers don't lie.

[@leob4403]

Jimi Hendrix?

[@MrSparklespring]

@@leob4403 Didn't live long enough unfortunately...

[@leob4403]

@@MrSparklespring Still, I don't think Clapton would put himself above Hendrix

[@MrSparklespring]

@@leob4403 Not above but besides. Anyway in the top ten league!

[@paulerxx]

@@leob4403 Clapton himself said Jimi was superior...So there's that. I think Jimi and Gallager are the best guitarist of their era, then Stevie the next few years.

[@lockedin60]

i have been playing guitar for 50+ years. I could live another 50 years and never reach Eric's form. Yes he learned from American Blues Masters. You could have the same setup as EC but you may never reach the same heights that he has attained. It is what is between his ears and his fingers and his God given talent. I have admired his work 53+ years. if i had in college during the early 1960s I probably would have heard about him much sooner. Unfortunately during the middle 1960s The Beatles and the early pop Brit groups got airplay on my local radio station. But thanks to KZbin and many other internet sources i can listen to music that was not available in my formative years. Thank you Guitar Pilgrim for breaking down Eric's guitar licks!!

[@GuitarPilgrim]

My pleasure James, I am glad you enjoyed!

[@ryanlensvanrijn2983]

Clapton is the reason why I started learning guitar

[@MediaBelajarKita]

I can enjoy his popular music like tears in heaven. What a melodic music

[@casadamusica551]

Congrats from Brasil !!!! Great guitarnan and awesome Channel !!!!! ✌😎✌

[@user-bt3tj6we7b]

Hide Away" or "Hideaway" is a blues guitar instrumental that has become "a standard for countless blues and rock musicians performing today". First recorded in 1960 by Freddie King, the song became a hit on the record charts.

[@Beefrodd]

Holy crap, I’ve been playing Crossroads for ages and never thought about landing on the 5 chord at the end of the intro kick! Sounds really fat, I like it.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I like the way you tackle these videos of these artists. I am not a guitar player, in fact I have no musical ability except to be a listener, and you keep me spellbound throughout. And you want to demonstrate the techniques, which is to be commended. But you also are able to simplify technique, so that someone like me can appreciate their artistry. Looking forward to discovering your journey in the musical world.

[@kosycat1]

Man, Clapton is kind of underappreciated in some aspects. He influenced so many people, and his tone is unmatched, such a clean player. If you want the raunchiest... Jim McCarty is hard to beat in that department..Leslie west is close. Love all those dudes

[@syedimtesaliqbal709]

The first ever 14 min guitar video i watched without skipping. Love your work🔥

[@Masso1973]

Very impressive playing, very interesting to watch. Thanks for the lesson.

[@carlospaz28]

Clapton is God: a gently reminder.

[@jukeboxkid6363]

Carlos Paz Guitar lol that makes me think of That 70’s show when the kids were drawing what they thought GOD looked like. Classic stuff

[@JohnSmith-gy8rc]

A racist tosser, but a good guitarist, yes.

[@jiesus2596]

Too bad Hendrix killed GOD.

[@guanhantan2136]

@@JohnSmith-gy8rc wait what? Care to explain pls?

[@scottmatheson2390]

Really?He made a drunken crack about "immigrants" while in the depths of addiction literally decades ago and you're branding him a racist? Must be nice to be morally perfect.

[@ericclaptonhistorybook8510]

People who hate Clapton don’t know his live performances from 70s, late 80s and 90s... He was as good as in 60s... just search his live performances and you’ll change your mind about Eric. Thank you Guitar Pilgrim. I really love your videos! Keep on rocking man!

[@gooseghazi]

U r such an inspirational player and teacher. Thank u x1000!

[@LucaLindemann]

... I have rarely seen Eric's licks explained so well and simply: great job and great playin'... 👍😍

[@wallsmartsme]

Yes Eric Clapton is one of the best guitar players ever.

[@user-hs3nx7ym1e]

My favorite guitarist

[@gol_d.kralii2124]

just mediocre

[@joemkoenen]

Another great lesson...love your passion for the music. Clapton was one of my first influences along with Page , Allman and Betts. Thanks for sharing!

[@kianhendrick3794]

"Hideaway" composed by Freddie KING !

[@markkelly3859]

Note for note copy.

[@FunDiMaio]

@@markkelly3859 it's a cover for sure, but very far from a note for note copy. Clapton's version of Hideaway is one of the best blueprints for Blues Rock guitar.

[@gaspersignorelli3923]

That was great and don't forget Eric's a superb singer as well.

[@hellofromdavid]

Eric Clapton is a great guy, very humble. I find his guitar playing to be very good but he never makes me tingle in the way Hendrix or Jeff Beck or Knopfler or Gilmour can. Am I missing something?

[@philippinefandango2859]

If you haven't seen him live, you must... Saw him in Germany doing the 461 Ocean Blvd album (Promoting)… When the spotlight hits him on one of his leads, my stomach was a cage full of butterflies... I will never forget it...

[@hellofromdavid]

Perhaps I have a lot to learn

[@hellofromdavid]

I was once shopping for a TV screen with a friend. There was this huge screen showing Cream playing live. I was transfixed and mesmerized by Ginger Baker's drumming. The amazing thing was the sound was muted. I was just watching the visuals!

[@philippinefandango2859]

No, you just never got to experience it.. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.. Rock on!!!@@hellofromdavid

[@hellofromdavid]

@@xandermohan6331 - Will do :)

[@anthonymcneill55]

The eyes are the windows to the soul - You have soulful warm eyes. God Bless you Thom and your work.

[@leob4403]

What should you do if you have evil eyes, Sunglasses?

[@scottmckenna9164]

I enjoy your voice unlike some other's. And I enjoy your playing. I would enjoy playing drums to longer recordings of it.

[@junkjunk2493]

GP ... you rock man luv your work bless you for sharing thanks 61ys old still learning

[@eugenevedensky6071]

I’ve always been blown away how Clapton made the Layla chord change work. My mind would never go there as a song writer, really takes vision and talent to make that work so organically.

[@stephenwilliams9775]

Nice video. You really nail Clapton's use of vibrato. IMHO what makes him so brilliant, and so admired by other guitarists, is the subtlety of his technique. I liked how you mentioned his raunchy playing, which he seems to eschew. One of my favorite raunchy riffs of his is the lead part on "Those Were the Days" off the Wheels of Fire album. He really turns it loose and plays a blistering part. I also really like your discussion of his songwriting skills. He seems to have felt awkward in this regard in his early work, but really blossomed later on. His chord progressions are unique and not the typical progressions you find from other guitarists. Such a talented musician.

[@neoadama9074]

Thank you very much. I enjoyed it. Clapton kicks ass! Many Blessings.

[@savinsavin8387]

Clapton 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 love and respect from Darjeeling.....

[@robvdent]

I enjoy this series SOOOO much!

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Thanks Rob, I am glad you like these videos! Cheers!

[@saltwatergallery2005]

I had never paid attention to Eric Clapton when I was learning to play - I was a Keith Richards fan and loved funky rhythm guitar. Then I heard the brief intro that Clapton played when Lennon introduced him and the band at this concert. Just a handful of notes. Incredible. Started listening to Clapton in depth after that. Admire this vid and your channel!

[@lukasmishustin662]

So I know you just did a SRV vid but gawd it was so sick please do more

[@gregcsefko]

Thanks for this great analysis! It reminded me why Clapton was my 1st inspiration for playing guitar! Going back & relearning his songs right now!

[@magnuskri]

This is great, I I always learn something new from your videos. It's informative and entertaining. Keep up the good work!

[@donkloos9078]

Crossroads (Wheels of Fire, Cream) was his best. You should go through both solos. Love how he slips in and out of minor pentatonic and throws in the major third, as you showed.

[@davebutcher8150]

Dam good job. Keep the great videos coming.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Will do Dave, thanks for taking the time to comment! Best to you!

[@The-Dom]

You should have showed the subtleties of how he played "Old Love" Unplugged. I loved it so much i tried to learn it, but when i saw how complicated he played it i moved onto something easier like stairway.

[@danielhahn7329]

You look like the doctor from Team Fortress 2, but your medicine are those tasty licks.

[@DougHinVA]

Clapton does not mug or shake his head like a teenage boy is a good start. He is 1 guy in rock over 30 years. Someone has to be great and he is it.

[@joaolucio8370]

Eric clapton is the best guitarist All the times!

[@joeflynn6286]

No George Harrison his

[@emre-erdogan]

Man you can take the simplest song in the world and make it look really sophisticated. You're a great rhetorician :) I fully agree with everything you say :)

[@DizzyKrissi]

Clapton's vibrato comes from the whole hand leaving space underneath the neck - SRV did that as well.

[@jean-louisrodier9337]

Eric clapton, pas toujours estimé à sa juste valeur. Pas du style à jouer avec sa guitare dans le dos ou autres fantaisies, mais son jeu de guitare et son toucher mérite le respect. Merci Pilgrim pour cette excellente analyse.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Merci pour votre commentaire Jean-Louis. Je suis heureux que cela vous ait plu, salutations d'Irlande!

[@absoledge]

Loving all your videos. Was sad to see you changed your t-shirt, no more love for Portland? Ah the internet is full of people making odd observations eh?

[@geraldwest3428]

Portland Oregon?

[@leob4403]

@@geraldwest3428 Portland Maine

[@funguy4utube]

Been playing since the Sixties ( now I am near 70 ) ... but before I die ... I wanna figure out how to play the lead like you did you "WMGGW" .... you Kick ass man ... but I love your modesty !

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Thank you Sir, I am glad you like the videos!

[@VladimirsSilins]

I know this channel and I know it's about guitar licks. So every time this video appears in suggested I keep reading "licks" instead of "kicks" in its title. I have to comment about it, just cannot hold it anymore. Nice vid, BTW, but title keeps messing with my eyes.

[@lotnik1976]

I didn't even notice 14 minutes was over - very addictive :) Clapton was my hero when starting with the guitar like 25 years ago... now I can play not even close to what I was able back then... :/ but still thanks to people like Guitar Pilgrim I can discover beauty of music :D I was especially amazed by your info regarding Signe and classical connection - just WOW!

[@Stewbular]

You can’t talk about Clapton in general, or “Hideaway” in particular, without discussing Freddie King. Listen to Clapton’s playing before he discovered Freddie’s “Hideaway” and then Clapton’s technique after he spent a year holed up in his apartment listening to and learning Freddie’s technique.

[@commanderthorkilj.amundsen3426]

You're hyperbolizing here. Clapton did not spend a year on Hideaway. He played this very early in his career when he was with the Bluesbreakers., and was perfectly capable of assimilation, mastery, improv of his own, in a week or two's time. That said, Freddie, by virtue of playing with his fingers rather than a pick, had a distinctive sound.

[@Stewbular]

Heavy Mental Eric was alive, playing guitar, & making records before the Bluesbreakers were recording the “Beano” LP in Decca studios. Btw I didn’t claim he spent that time learning one song - Freddie’s technique I said what I did based on listening, 49 yrs ago, to his “earlier than the Bluesbreakers” recordings and comparing those efforts to his technique with the Bluesbreakers after experiencing all of Freddie King’s catalog. Going back to listen to his Pre-Bluesbreakers recordings shocked me. There was a huge difference, that I hadn’t appreciated until I re-listened to his earlier work after I was totally emersed in Freddie King. Don’t believe me, ask Sonny Boy Williamson

[@commanderthorkilj.amundsen3426]

stewart hart Gee, you’re sure knowledgeable. Or at least you can read Wikipedia. Clapton was indeed....”alive, playing guitar, & making records” but recorded Hideaway w/ the Bluesbreakers, early in his career, as I said earlier--in ‘66.