Joe Bonamassa & Eric Clapton - "Further On Up the Road" (Official, 4K Re-Release)

[@scotch340]

As an older player myself, I am very impressed with how respectful Joe is towards these old legends. He doesn't try to shine or dominate, instead he tries to make them shine. It's wonderful to see, and it warms my old heart. Never change Joe!

[@jds2056]

Joe a class act

[@hardingkinnaird5021]

Cept for that Freddie king induction… he kinda let loose on the shredding when Billy was trying to keep it more bluesy, make for an interesting combo 😂

[@sjlee1951]

AND.... because he had a good Mom & Daddy!!!! @@jds2056

[@tizianalancia7679]

Obvious, he learnt from them

[@uygarkilic1]

He is a fan of Clapton

[@timothydaniels504]

Eric Clapton’s singing doesn’t get talked about nearly enough. He’s a fabulous singer. Great performance all around.

[@greggacek1655]

It is funny that as he aged, his voice got much better. In Cream, Jack Bruce was the better singer, now Eric's voice is as you suggest, very good.

[@cubnation]

@Timothy Daniels, I wonder if it's because Eric Clapton took care of his voice? I agree; he is a fabulous singer who got better and better.

[@AZ-vt7dt]

I think he sings great too........joe's singing isn't his strong suit.

[@pedrobossio5440]

You've read this well! I had the same thought.

[@robert780]

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[@ruiseartalcorn]

This is awesome! The look on Eric's face says, "This kid is a great player and fun to play with". Joe's face says, "F***!!! I'm playing with Eric f***ing Clapton!!!" ;) Great playing from two amazing guitarists! :)

[@wizinthewoods]

Agreed!!

[@headshrinker8595]

Couldn’t put it better. 👏

[@rheinhardtgrafvonthiesenha6388]

Eric’s like I got more hair than this “Kid”

[@rheinhardtgrafvonthiesenha6388]

Best example of that is the “it might get loud” thing when the Edge and Jack White meet Jimmy Page. The looks on their faces were just like mine would be. Holy F$%& that’s Jimmy Page and he’s right there in front of me!

[@julieredmon1521]

You nailed it. I absolutely LOVED the way they played off each other and you can tell they were loving it too. I would kill to be able to play like that. Awesome stuff.

[@coltosburn3591]

Two giants having a conversation in a language of their own. Thank you for allowing us to listen gentlemen.

[@Zack-uv8bh]

Wow. Great comment. Perfect analogy!!

[@jeanmarieboucherit7376]

You mean à giant and a dwarf.

[@drakejdf]

@@jeanmarieboucherit7376the dwarf would be Clapton.he’s no match for Joey.

[@jeanmarieboucherit7376]

@@drakejdf you must be joking. Joey can't write à good song, has never had à hit record or à mémorable solo, has never had the slightest influence on the history of music, has never been inducted in the rockn'roll Hall of fame ( 3 times?), hé is à guitar player for dummies who are not actually interested in music.

[@michelewalburn4376]

Feels like eavesdropping, doesn't it?

[@GetOutsideYourself]

Jeez you can see how much this means to Joe, especially as they're tearing into that last solo. Clapton was generous and gracious.

[@krisg3984]

True ! And looked like he got some big smiling from E.C. as well !😎

[@user-qr7ee2cp4y]

Just watched another video where Joe talks about how much Eric means to him and that he wanted to play royal just like his hero... someone he was talking with said they could get Eric in and Joe was ecstatic. Heaven for him.

[@simonrosenblut7268]

Wish he didn't wear shades. Sometimes eyes can show more than soul. But heck , still an awesome performance.

[@user-qr7ee2cp4y]

@@simonrosenblut7268 I think Joe said he does it because the lights are so blinding on stage which makes sense, but I agree with you.

[@carnivaltym]

Hear, hear!

[@ericmaughan6579]

Eric Clapton's charechter can be summed up in one word: gentleman. He delights at the success of others, and encourages new talent. I'm biased. I'm 75,and have been a fan since the Yardbirds.

[@michaelhansen6158]

Clapton is just the best still.

[@ei5916]

@@michaelhansen6158 yes, gentleman, lol. Who cheated on his friend with his wife and admitted he was an insecure a$$hole, lol. Yeah, gentleman 😜

[@lirmchip]

@@ei5916 It was a different world back then, the ones that survived changed they mellowed the music became more from inside

[@kathif17]

Eric Clapton is one of the greatest gifts God gave us he is the best musican on this planet.❤Forever Fan ♥

[@RhiannonFan]

@@ei5916 Well... George Harrison was having an affair with Ringo Starr's wife at the time. Don't be so quick to judge, when you don't know the whole story.

[@RC-NY]

Clapton is at the zenith of rock. No one will ever fly higher than Slow hand.

[@Blackkey034]

Never say never sweet lil Cheems

[@inlakesh555]

SRV

[@patrislemair1754]

@@inlakesh555very different style certainly a gifted guitar player but nowhere as soulful as Clapton

[@ivanjulian2532]

Something I've always noticed about Eric's playing is how relaxed he is. Unlike many metal shredders who feel the need to be super animated in their physical movements, Eric just let's the music do the talking. The net result is he never fluffs a note, he never makes a mistake.

[@normandpaul6272]

Is nickname isn't soft hands?

[@donDonau]

@@normandpaul6272 Or slowhand?

[@markuss7249]

@@donDonau Slowhand... because it looks so easy...

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Heroin makes people relaxed

[@JC-tm7xo]

@@lastnamefirst4035 😂 that’s fucked up buts it’s so funny 😂

[@williamharmening5006]

The amount of respect those guys showed for each other on that song was wonderful. Joe was careful not to cover Eric's softer tone or upstage him, which I believe he could've done. And that smile on Eric's face during the duel solo said it all!

[@krimpoo]

Joe could have torn him apart speed wise but i gotta' say wouldn't it be interesting to hear him play with the cream era clapton cause he gave up that style/tone in the mid 70's. I think it's his best playing.

[@anitamrohs9700]

Joe Bonamassa and Eric Clapton play the best Blues .🎵🎶🎸 Many thanks Guys.👌❣🇺🇸

[@williamsjohn9502]

Hi Anita how are you doing

[@robertamato358]

I am so happy for Joe as I am sure this was one of his life long dreams to play alongside “God” himself. No one deserves it more. His hard work and humility has paid off.

[@crashandburngaming5103]

Eric having a absolute blast. Smiling from ear to ear lol. Fantastic

[@jacksonmarshallkramer5087]

Eric is absolute guitar royalty. He's an old timer now, but he's still a competitor. Guitar players, especially high level players are viciously competitive. This young kid comes in and he's polished. This makes Eric feel like a young guy again. He's always seemed very polite and proper. That's because he's always as good or better than the other players. He's never threatened. A killer comes in and he's gonna sit up in his seat and drive with both hands. Love to see that dynamic.

[@drumsNstuff79]

The soloing on this is spectacular! When they both go high up on the neck simultaneously, I can feel the whole room lift. One of the best guitar moments ever. Two absolute masters!

[@wizinthewoods]

Joe’s tone is SO TIGHT!! It just punches through. Amazing to see two talents like that come together.

[@danielabatabogdanov8586]

to me taste its a bit too tight at times if you get what i mean. But then other times i love that lol.

[@wizinthewoods]

@@danielabatabogdanov8586 totally agree, it's true sometimes you want it to be a bit messy and loose!

[@horseaphoenix1016]

@@danielabatabogdanov8586 I agree, but he's always playing with a huge band so it makes sense most of the time.

[@billyclub56]

Two Masters! And to think, Clapton was that good before Joe was even born....

[@M._Lou]

I never tire of hearing this song and watching Joe & Eric play off each other! I read once that Joe said he played it pretty much exactly as he had learned it as a child from Clapton’s recording, and he was somewhat wishing he had improvised something new for this performance with Clapton. But not so fast.....I think Clapton is really enjoying this tribute to his own work…and I’m sure it was an honor for him to hear Joe play it perfectly! Clapton looks very pleased.

[@bobbiejeanbarnett675]

...they play well together🧡...

[@elenaskrypnikova3472]

It's a big pleasure to watch these musicians played together. It seems to me Eric was looking and smiling at Joe like daddy😃😃😃

[@billbeliakoff5589]

I've noticed that whenever Clapton plays with other guitarists he watches them during their solos as if he might learn something from them. And that, to me, is the ultimate compliment a guitarist can get.

[@sschmidtevalue]

I've seen Eric share the stage in many videos and he's always seemed gracious. Here he looks very genuinely pleased. It also never hurts to have a first class backing band like Joe's.

[@aleks2194]

They played that song like they had played together for a long time, and i think he the. Realized that joe ment every Word in that letter he sent

[@mikemaiocco2538]

The singing and the playing just pours out of Clapton so naturally

[@Swizzenator]

Yea its all Clapton. Who's the other guy?

[@wolfie316781]

This is really really great Clapton thoroughly enjoyed himself and joe certainly did not disappoint

[@2HellWUtube]

Getting to play with EC is an equivalent to winning a Nobel prize for music.

[@sercantekin5876]

Published 3 years ago, and still has not reached 1b views. What a shame! Amazing performance.

[@anilcelik7330]

100% agreee. Amazing performance

[@michelewalburn4376]

It's only at 2.7 M now. I just found it.

[@shakubob]

Not everyone brings the Clapton out of Clapton. This track be brilliant. Thanks Joe for keeping the lamp lit. 🔥

[@hamishmitchell884]

That was a great way to put it 😊

[@raslolayton2152]

perfectly said. I tend to feel Clapton goes through the motions on many gigs - understandably given the amount of times he's been playing. This time I felt he was actually feeling it and working at it. Bit like the early Cream days. Great vid, and two great performers creating magic.

[@Nickc4555]

Spot on. I saw Buddy Guy do the same thing years ago.

[@nedbeatysquealed69]

There's just nothing like seeing... rare as it may be... EC in the zone.

[@CorinneLBlackmon]

I love your comment😊🎸🎸❤️

[@Drk-oz8tn]

Both of these gifted and amazing players, having a wonderful time together, just a legendary performance! A career highlight for Joe no doubt about it! ❤❤❤

[@TA_Freak]

Incredible. I could see Clapton really enjoying himself when they started trading licks. He went from pretty much straight faced to smiling and having a great time with Bonamassa.

[@michaelwheeler3782]

Eric clapton has nothing to prove to anyone. It's not about ego or being the fastest guitarist, it's about his love for the blues

[@sixslinger9951]

i always say, if you want to learn the blues on electric guitar, Clapton is your man. He's like an encyclopedia of great blues licks and phrasing.

[@goodandbadtimes]

You nailed it. Thanks pal.

[@strattuner]

truly one of the greatest days for music is the day eric decided to pick up a strat and impress the world and me,of his genius,no one has had more successful bands or played with the genius talent of the world than ERIC CLAPTON,truly an amazing man

[@richardpro8960]

Very cool how Clapton kept his volume understated, even with Bonamassa's so out front. EC has nothing to prove. Just happy to be up there playing with the next generation.

[@garrickpridemore413]

Joe telling the story of how this whole show/tune worked out is pretty good too.

[@cubnation]

No one better than Eric Clapton. He never upstages anyone, or disrespects them. He is always happy when another guitar player is making his guitar talk. Clapton is not egotistical and is happy just to play with other great guitarists. I have a lot of respect for him. 🎸🎸

[@majorrgeek]

Clapton never upstages because he's not really good enough

[@brunomesquita6040]

@@majorrgeek HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH LMAO awesome joke

[@chuckblaisdell990]

ha , yeah , EC is great , we have known that for a few hundred years but his ego is even bigger than his guitar work .

[@brunomesquita6040]

@@chuckblaisdell990 just search for "bb king talks about eric clapton" on youtube and you´ll se how eric really is.

[@majorrgeek]

@@brunomesquita6040 - EC was never great once or even now - his main downfall is his lacking original style - he has found a niche in white man's blues and British blues which is second rate c.f. the original blackman's blues - e.g. Robert Johnson's crossroads is brilliant while EC's is crap and there are many white muso's much greater than him e.g. JJ Cale

[@RickMcCargar]

They both smile so much that it's a blast to see. Hearing would be enough, but watching them enjoy trading licks is the best. Thanks!

[@l8tapex]

the best part... happiness.

[@Zack-uv8bh]

The first time I listened to this I thought Eric’s tone was terrible but the more I listen to it the more it seems perfect for the moment. Absolutely awesome.

[@danlovett3697]

That was FREAKIN' AWESOME !!!!!!! You could tell they were having a great time trading licks back and forth ... Good to see Eric playing with a smile on his face .....2😎

[@John-p9j8o]

One of the greatest moments in Blues history. Bravo!

[@FrankLee-qd3hy]

Joe kept his supersonic speed licks in his pocket out of respect. A true rock n roll gentleman...🎸

[@jasontele]

Clapton's vocals & Joe's guitar work are the absolute perfect combination.

[@francescotenti193]

Great .... video!! Clapton is always "generous" on stage with young guitarists and that is one of the reasons that Clapton is STILL GOD!!! And Joe? Besides playing great, he's having the time of his life, nothing better than that.

[@andreasciarne3042]

Good comment....Anyway Joe played with BB King when just a teenager....He's having the time of his life since long.....

[@billbertagnoli4226]

OMG. Eric Clapton peaked with Cream back in 60's. Still a force To be reckoned with, but,"God". Naaah. Clapton made a name Playing with John Mayall and The Yardbirds. Not a bluesman However. Rocker? Not. Whatever He's given us a lot of great music.

[@Johnjingleheimerschmidtt]

Eric smiling at 4:30 is just absolutely magical. Bravo, Joe

[@rebeccastone3301]

It doesn’t get any BETTER than this ... THANK You Eric, THANK You Joe

[@ralphmunn1685]

My first two times through this, I did my best to play along. For the third listen, I just turned my amp off and cried. Thanks, Joe, for bringing us this legendary moment.

[@petehall2982]

when you guys hit the final note, to watch the smiles and interaction between you two, i honestly shed a tear, well done Joe & congratulations. I'm off to practice my scales, or as i tell the wife this ones called I got the beginner blues, in A!!!

[@l8tapex]

his smile....it means everything... it became real.

[@Mizdcon]

That was a powerful performance that showed a mutual respect from both sides.

[@nancymaness2517]

Neither one tried to out shine the other ! Love Clapton always on top of, But Joe has the music running through his veins 😲 He held back his fabulous talent out of awesome respect for his guitar Brother!!!!💕

[@tomcrosby6332]

Fantastic! There's a video of Bonamassa as a 12 year old playing with Danny Gatton as a I recall. Bonamassa, like all those greats is going to be true to his roots, and will also being playing with the young up-and-coming guys when he gets old. Well done Clapton and Bonamassa.

[@goodandbadtimes]

Here I am ... 2 years later ... cannot possibly give this as many "Likes" or as many "Thumbs Up" as it deserves. Yep. Listened to it 3 times today already. June 2024.

[@arthouston7361]

I think Eric is tickled pink that his career has inspired future generations of blues guitarists to carry the torch and play the music he loves so much.

[@fieldfullofthistles]

Fantastic playing by both. According to Joe, Clapton turned up with a brand new Strat and a brand new 57 reissue twin and a lead and just plugged in and played. No messing about. Legend. This is one of my favourite Clapton tunes which I learnt as best as I could about 30 odd years ago. Must go and have another bash!

[@PeteHowlett]

Call and response - rather nicely done, particularly Joe's restraint. Very respectful and Eric knows it... unlike his experience with Hendrix all those years ago. I'm glad to listen to this collaboration that Joe, could easily have turned into contest.

[@binilgn5941]

What was his experience with Hendrix?

[@PeteHowlett]

@@binilgn5941 Called 'cutting heads'. Chopped off Eric's head and most of his neck too....

[@nasty9317]

How could it ever turn into a competition, its a matter of what your ear prefers ,love joe to bits ,but Eric's phrasing , note choice and tone would win everytime for me ,but to someone else joe would be the one they prefer ,the only competition is in your own head ,not between them 2,

[@PC160]

@@binilgn5941 Eric let Hendrix sit in with Cream. Jimi did everything he could stick into a few minutes, blowing everyone's mind (especially EC). He played Killin' Floor (Howlin' Wolf).

[@daevaskye]

@@PC160 Actually Hendrix was a very humble guy who probably felt like he had to put on a good show for Eric, he was just being himself.

[@Shoevette]

The student meets his master. I couldn't but smile right along with them.

[@witewulf-f6f]

What a beautiful performance of Clapton with Fender and Bonamassa with Gibson. I just could not get enough.

[@JohnRussoPBC]

Good Job Joe that handwritten invite to Eric was reciprocal for both of you !

[@thedynamicsolo4232]

Can you imagine, just 3-400 years ago, public performances like this were for royalty only. We are so blessed to not only see it at home, fully mixed for sound, in our own personal ear phones or audio system. To have these two men on the same stage is like having Ice Cream and Cake of the highest caliber for your dessert!!!!

[@Cherry_Sunburst]

BRILLIANT.

[@markej4801]

WOW!!! I have always been a huge fan of Eric Clapton and just a few years ago discovered Joe Bonamassa. To see the two together making such joyful music is a blessing all its own. They both seemed to be completely happy to be together, making beautiful sounds. Gotta find more of this!!!

[@jacksonmarshallkramer5087]

Did you see the look on Joe's face when Eric hit those first notes of his solo? He was BEAMING. I've been playing since 1985. A long time, and I don't know if I could breathe if I was in the same room with him and we both had guitars in our hands.

[@yourtunes-songwriterproduz3741]

It doesn't matter next to which blues great Joe Bonamassa is, no matter with whom he plays, when he starts to play my heart goes out to him. He is not comparable to anything or anyone. The way he plays is unmistakable.

[@lloydcountess2744]

I have played with so many guitarists who play for themselves and step all over another guitarist.Glad to see the PROS have respect for each other.

[@terrydodds971]

Older greatness Newer greatness, both of them are nice guys and humble. Can’t wait to see Joe this December.

[@pedropicapiedra3598]

You can see in Clapton's face a pure joyness feeling.

[@paulmetroka6597]

You get a chance to play with your idol....and then you both kill it....chills

[@ursulabornhauser1091]

Eric the love of my life😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Vortexafternoon]

Clapton's rhythm playing is sublime.

[@undercrackers56]

At 3:40 it seemed to take Joe a little while to realise that Eric was initiating a "call and answer" solo session. Clearly Eric enjoyed it when Joe committed.

[@MVG101]

i love how clapton’s like “yeah i’ll wear a shirt and a blazer… but i’m wearing jeans.” man truly plays and performs for himself, no one else !! maybe that’s what makes him so good?🤔

[@jerzygawor958]

The time honoured 'Student' and 'Master' scenario. You can see Joe is awed and inspired by having Eric on stage with him. At the same time you can see the smile and glint in Eric's eye as he recognizes the huge talent that is Joe Bonamassa unfolding before him. Its like the Master is passing the 'Baton' to his Student who has passed the toughest of exams playing this classic blues number at the Royal Albert Hall. Awesome.

[@paulheagen6318]

Joe tells a story about this where he was little-kid-nervous about inviting Eric to come and see him play at Albert Hall -- not because it was Albert Hall, but because Eric had done such an ep[ic performance there. He said he would have played at some pub if Eric had playered there as well. Eric accepting the invite. Joe said Eric's support essentially endorsed Joe as a player. Joe was sop gracious about Eric, and Eric was gracious in return. This is what sports calls sportsmanship. We all stand on the shoulders of those who have come before us.

[@johnwilhelm9854]

Very well said. Joe showed his respect to the one and only Eric Clapton. EC shows Joe respect and CLASS!

[@Ptpop]

I’ve always loved Clapton’s version of this song. It chokes me up for some reason. It’s just so beautiful.

[@ninjavigilante5311]

The version with freddie king is crazy!

[@muchorelaxo5580]

Wow what a performance, thank goodness that’s on film to enjoy forever. That’s the way to do it boys and girls. Thanks JB and EC.

[@evolutio4u]

Eric Clapton and Joe Bonamassa collaboration in discussing ways on perfecting their music and deliver it to us is the happiest thought I ever had.

[@sadielampduo3762]

Eric and Joe , Further on up the road, what a great song for musicianship .

[@jr7293]

The "you go first, son" sign at 1:23 is just priceless. The little things that say it all!

[@mragunathan1627]

The Royal Albert Hall is Eric's home, he's just being polite to his guests ;)

[@toufikmhad]

just looking at eric's face and how happy he is giving me tears .. what a legend a massive respect for the both artists

[@thornil2231]

your life must be really boring.

[@HAMMERHEAD-g3h]

Can you imagine funding your own show at the Royal Albert Hall being virtually unknown and then asking Eric Clapton to play with you? That's just a legendary in my opinion.

[@paulflood5876]

The double solo at the end is clearly masterful by two of the best

[@frez777]

he put a smile on Claptons face, so he's got that going for him.

[@bigwhisky6157]

The 43 people who gave a thumbs down are completely clueless. These guys are unbelievably good!

[@furyiiiplate]

They need to answer for themselves or we shall hunt them down.

[@paulharty3081]

@Torrie Seager perhaps your opinion is overrated, just sayin'.

[@paulharty3081]

@Torrie Seager I'm glad you are confident in your opinion, as I am in mine. Cheers, :) By the way, the term "overrated" is a slippery one. Who is doing the rating, what is the criteria? Really, it is simply individual opinions that can not be measured, or rated at all. They are just observations based on our personal feelings, informed or not. No big deal.

[@Bigchief29]

Their thumb just slipped…

[@reubenrozeyt5716]

Clapton can solo in one pentatonic box and sound better than most people.

[@theautumnalcyclist7629]

They really, really, really, really need to do a whole gig together it will blow the whole world's mind..!

[@ohenry5780]

That would be a Dandy.

[@ohenry5780]

Maybe Even have major goofs and the stonedeafs play too. Color is your choice.

[@antrygis1]

A classic. I loved Rovin Trowers version with James dewar on vocals. This is great. Love the blue color of Clapton's guitar. It's translucent beautiful. Great trade off between the two. Complimentary not competitive. Nice and in the pocket like it should be. Not easy for two greats to do. Sometimes one overdoes it or they both lay back too much. This is solid.

[@rowdy9379]

Eric the Blues Master as a youngster he played with the Legends Muddy Water, B B King and more, he is a Englishman you know. Joe, Damn. Man we didn't see you coming, but what a ride, keep it up. Lovin' it guys.

[@mycowboyways915]

Eric Clapton is 77 years old. You would never know it. That guy kicks ass ! Gives me hope for my future.

[@TheTdevine]

Love to watch Eric Clapton smile when they gel together playing off each other.effortless playing by both.

[@Boertje247]

Two guitar greats who always make all the other musicians sound great. They serve the song. Egos aren’t at play, it’s “how can we make this sound greater than ever?!” Like when I listen to Joe and Beth Hart, I have to go back and re-listen to the guitar playing because he sublimates into her singing. It’s like, “Oh yeah, that was some smokin’ FIRE guitar!”

[@SpeesCees]

Eric and Joe together... THAT'S THE JACKPOT. Great to hear how they bring each other to the highest point. A historical happening. To be honest... I never saw Eric playing with that big smile on his face. We may call it a historical happening. SpeesCees/august 2021

[@sunking2001]

I've seen Clapton six times and Joe two times. Can't wait to see Joe again. Both are legends!

[@StephenFinsel]

So much blues it takes two drummers to keep it under control, gotta love Joe, and Eric, the guitar god of the blues!

[@allenquartermane6134]

Couldn't agree with you more as a drummer and played with another drummer on stage with so much power and steady rhythm to keep it all under control!

[@StephenFinsel]

@@allenquartermane6134 I have played onstage with another drummer, it's fun if you both can keep it together!

[@allenquartermane6134]

@@StephenFinsel Right you are! Gotta be so tight or it can be a real disaster ! Been there done that! hahahahahhahaa

[@johndrippert3289]

When they start playing you can see Eric is just a little unsure of how they are going to work together. But, as they go through the song, hand the ball back and forth and start to jell he relaxes. By the end when they are jamming together he has a smile on his face and they are just so in tune with each other. As Mark, my brother by another mother God rest him, used to say. Cool beans.

[@davidedwintownson2213]

Joe Bonamassa. What a neat guy and such a good guitarist. Love him.

[@randyschock7374]

You can tell joe is geeking out when he his his first solo note. :) awesome.

[@hankbenson7535]

I've grown up with Clapton's music and his imprint on my preferences and tastes probably disqualifies me as an objective critic of his work. His playing style and sweet sound are foundational for me and for a long time now, his voice too. I don't like ranking top musicians so I won't. I'll just say that he and B.B. King developed the blues vocabulary most eloquently spoken in their overlapping eras. What a legacy they've left. Without personal envy, I wish I'd learned to make music competently when I was young. Of all the arts, it's the most expressive, direct and the easiest to share with others which is what we're doing right here.

[@patty.baffert]

@Hank Benson, Well said! 🎯

[@MrBixsonic]

Tone for days...both of them... The punch and growl of the Les Paul, the silky smooth flow of the Strat on the neck pick up...just so damn Tasty...

[@bradpoole400]

Eric is such a musical treasure. When I see him I am always grateful. All of us only have so much time here and we have to bask in this music.

[@rajashivan1]

Incredible performance by 2 of the best. Really really great to see Claptons genuine smile about the performance . Glad to see him have this much happiness clean&sober!!!! Long live Sir Clapton!

[@Watt_Ihr_Volt]

The call and response is by far the coolest part... soooo smoothly going to and fro 🎉

[@brucepal3907]

Anyone Who has seen Joe and eric play separately should understand how much respect Joe showed for him here. Joe could blow the doors off of Eric Clapton technically, any day of the week. I'm not trying to sell Eric short as a musician and writer, I'm just stating a fact.

[@RhiannonFan]

No. You are stating your opinion.

[@brucepal3907]

@@RhiannonFan yep, and any decent guitarist knows I'm right.

[@okiepita50t-town28]

That’s when you know you’ve hit the big time when you’re trading licks with Clapton. Saw Joe in Vegas and he was phenomenal.

[@jed1166]

Saw him open for Peter Frampton in SF in maybe 2005ish? Great show!

[@hugokappes4077]

Joe I know from your interview that you were amazed that Eric not only knew who you were but was happy to play with you,, I suspect that Eric was thrilled that you asked him and had been hoping for some time that you would cause he looked to be in his happy place playing with you,,, As a guitarist im nowhere near your league but I sure hope that one day i get stuck in a room full of guitars with you !!! I was lucky to see you last time you came to Auckland, I will be first in line for tickets if you ever get to come back, maybe you will surprise us all and sneak down to Hamilton on blues club night when you finally do get back here !! Thank you for inspiring me to keep playing !!

[@patfinnegan467]

What an outstanding performance. Best version of this tune ever IMO. A group of humble, professional 'team' oriented musicians onstage backing each other up. A great example for the rest of us...

[@jydymyyyr9630]

Joe B. has become the modern-day Eric C. He's a hardworking artist that plays with immense determination and passion. There will never be another Eric C., but Joe B. is working hard to be in the running. Gr8 respect for both!!!

[@jimit6398]

Eric with total mastery of his Strat. Every note, every bend from the high notes to those “back in the alley” low notes as Johnny Otis would say are pure perfection. A true legend

[@guitarz99]

you nailed it, i never really figured this out completely until i saw him live, every note he played rang out it was amazing

[@marceck1]

Joe is respectful, does not shred, stays in Eric's comfort zone.

[@thesearcherman6652]

Eric is respectful, does not shred, stays in Joe’s comfort zone......

[@petersmith2116]

God has met his equal awesome

[@fredmanders5117]

brothers in guitar playing and beyond

[@fredmanders5117]

and what difference does it make then 76 or 44