Duane Allman & Eric Clapton 1970 - Studio Jams 1 thu 6

Never officially released bootleg.
Notes: Tom Dowd is responsible for introducing Duane Allman and Eric Clapton. In 1970, Dowd was in the middle of recording the Allman Brother's second album, Idlewild South , when Eric's manager (Robert Stigwood) called to tell Tom that Eric would like to bring his new band, Derek and the Dominos, to Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida to record with him.
Tom later recounted the phone call that began it all. Now when the call came I was in the studio with Duane. I said, Hey, that's a hot one, kid! That was Eric Clapton's management talking about him coming here to record. Allman looks at me and goes You mean the guy from Cream? Do you think he'd mind if I just came to watch. I told him, no problem.
Eric and the rest of the Dominos arrived at Criteria Studios in late August. During the first week, most of the studio time was spent jamming and piecing together new songs. (Taken from whereseric.com).
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[@beauwhitlock5034]

I'm proud to say my father Bobby Whitlock is on the keys here. What a rad band.

[@jameskfox]

his keys and vox on that album are KILLER! Been listening to it since I was 15. I'm 55.

[@gaspersignorelli3923]

Sure Layla's a great guitar album, but Eric and your dad's singing make it a great vocal album as well.

[@SSSteve1961]

As you should be! Soooooo cooooool!

[@nicolazocco9881]

Thank you Bobby! One of my favourite albums is the first solo album of Eric...and Bobby was there too!

[@weenfain2321]

Amazing. I’m only 32 but have been a fan for as long as I can remember

[@grifftrain]

I know some people don’t like these endless jam sessions, but I could listen to this all day long

[@peterbartolomeo956]

Pure Heaven

[@lisamarieva3514]

Some people don't know greatness when they hear it. The rest of us listen with a thankful heart. This music just brings me joy.

[@msr1116]

The only ones I can't abide are endless jazz imrpovs. Far too much meandering for my ADHD brain to handle.

[@jamesdupuis3018]

He'll ya 56 years old and still love this better than today's music hands down

[@gozorak]

@@jamesdupuis3018 Il be 56 in a couple of days and nothing sets my vibe better than having jams from this era on in the background. This is one is always at the top

[@sergetsalyukmusic]

These jams are the holy grail of improvisational music. Some of the tastiest guitar playing you'll ever hear. Totally free, fluid, and relatable. ... half these views are prolly me

[@MitchClement-il6iq]

U not the only one my friend... interesting fact, this was recorded after a allman brothers concert in Florida where eric was at and they played all night afterwards untell the next day :)

[@RollerVol]

Miami

[@seventhcompactor1505]

This is worthy of rock and roll hall of fame by itself

[@edoardodardi57]

Exactly!🔥🔥🔥

[@dirkdiggler454]

Hall of fame aint worthy.

[@billkalivas9750]

My thoughts exactly!

[@TheBigjohn527]

The Sound Engineers in the studio that day that left the tapes running that day should have gotten Congressional Medals Of Honor or something like it just for doing that.

[@tunesmith3000]

TheBigjohn527 They were Ron and Howard Albert, who later produced two albums by my band, LAW. They were better engineers than producers, unfortunately.

[@herbierolison6764]

Thank God for Tom Dowd!

[@AnnReginald]

lol

[@frannibarr116]

I was in the studio when this happened. Tommy. Ron and Howie, Karl Richardson. Not sure about Alby Galutin. What a time. These are the two best!!

[@susandavidson3344]

@@frannibarr116 All 16 hours? bathroom break? (powder not the toot-type Lol!) wouldn't hold it against you if you were (high). But are you high? Maybe you ARE serious. It's all good. Somebody had to stock the cooler.

[@treydees929]

It's an amazing thing that Eric Clapton & Duane Allman both thought each other were the greatest guitar player. In such awe of each other says it all.

[@jiaconis]

Dam Eric jammed with Jimi, Duane and SRV… RIP! Can you imagine a Heavenly Jam with EC, DA, JH and SRV… Stay Tuned it’s coming!!

[@tgf7w7]

I like your optimism.@@jiaconis

[@jimstephens6886]

​@@jiaconis . F b.

[@RollerVol]

takes one to know one...😊

[@jimstephens6886]

Perfectly said!!!

[@mdm7905]

The best music in rock and roll history was produced between 1967 and 1974. This is no exception...

[@beezer8686]

and the best cars

[@seventhcompactor1505]

And we clearly haven’t surpassed it. We’re so behind now

[@Fender73472]

True

[@user-vc6cf6hp3k]

You got that right, 67 to 74. Hundreds of great bands- music.

[@kenhabeeb]

You need to dial that back a few years. Otherwise you lose some pretty good stuff done by The Beatles, Yardbirds, Traffic, Cream, Grateful Dead, Byrds, Jeff Airplane, the early Mayall Bands including Mayall with Eric, and others I can't think of. @@user-vc6cf6hp3k

[@dougtwyman4257]

This is the best music ever recorded. Beautiful

[@scottrgood]

This is one of the best series of recorded jams. They should have just released it in its own album by itself. I remember going into a takeout place that had a digital jukebox, and they had this preloaded into it. I’d play this so the people in there would have to listen to Clapton for 20 minutes after I left. 😂

[@efremnorwood9708]

Have you ever heard the "jam session" featuring Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughn. I'm just saying.

[@scottrgood]

@@efremnorwood9708 Oh ya of course, ya the DVD and CD. It’s freaking awesome!

[@efremnorwood9708]

@@scottrgood Absolutely

[@jjs3863]

Why did you leave?

[@patrickmccutcheon8860]

Never would I ever expect any jukebox to have this haha right on.

[@midnightrider715]

Two of the best guitarist on the planet ever!!🎸🎸

[@asm1]

At the same time and in the same place :)

[@michaelfurry4989]

Best! lot of others. But this is good

[@candicescott7176]

If only SRV had been older & could've joined in!

[@corybartlett1935]

What about jimi?

[@ocumstweezers]

@@corybartlett1935 It's apples and oranges. Jimi would have been a better guitarist if he took lessons from Duane, and he would have been able to copy all of Duane's licks and gotten his feel if he had lived longer. I never admired Clapton as much as cats like Bix, Django, Bird, Miles, Duane and Jimi, Clapton is an encyclopedia of guitar playing, but he didn't break new ground like innovators.

[@joelucido9795]

I am imaging myself on a long distance motorcycle ride, going cross country through the mountains listening to this. Talk about feeling free, this would be the ultimate set of tunes to listen too.

[@J__C__]

And I sit back and smoke a joint to the Allman Brothers, imagining my dad doing the same exact thing when he was 20 years old, in 1972. He's still alive, Thank God, but he doesn't smoke pot anymore or I'd ask him to smoke one while we listened to Duane jam 😂😁 it's taken me almost 40 years but I now understand why I bear his name. My daddy loves his music and always will. I get chills listening to some of their music. Especially the studio version of 'Layla' that Duane jams out on. ❤️

[@igorzviagin5878]

you can choose to be free but that's going to be the last thing you'd ever choose

[@j.rollinsbrunson3671]

Joe, you are correct ! Great ridin music !

[@aureliobrighton1871]

That might just be the right size of room to let this build up ... a string alley weather system .. 🎼

[@Xelanderthomas]

Man, thanks. I've never heard this before. Shame on me. Damn. Them boys knew how to have fun. RIP Duane.

[@patriciavaun1821]

Rest in Peace Duane and Gregg.We sure will miss you.:(

[@sveinarnehendset9789]

+Patricia Vaun yeah sure I second tour words

[@michaelbauch7005]

these jams were released as disc 3 in the Derek and the Dominos 20th (I think) anniversary box set.Disc 1 is the original 2 record set and disc 2 is outtakes of those tunes.Disc 3 all jams

[@mobilemechanix1]

Damn I never heard this before either and I'm 64 years old You're right these guys killed it

[@robertschueneman6799]

@@mobilemechanix1 I missed seeing the 1st Drk&Dominoes in Chicago and I have regretted all these years since. # 13.Max. Bob...

[@bruceschmidt1768]

This is actually included in the Layla Sessions: 20th anniversary box set. An incredible box set with killer information on the band, the recording sessions, and the music that was generated from some amazing musicians. A killer part of my music collection for sure.

[@jiaconis]

I think it’s also off Duane’s an Anthology’s LP’s in 75!

[@Woz1955]

These are very, very good.@@jiaconis

[@Horse-bc8zp]

The box set should be in a time capsule for people to find in the future

[@MartinaA.-ed9xq]

Thank you for this tip! Immediately ordered the box.

[@seventhcompactor1505]

Everyone who knows, knows - this is the pinnacle of rock music

[@MitchClement-il6iq]

Pinaccle of guitar gods!

[@kenhabeeb]

Yea, that's more accurate than the pinnacle of rock music.@@MitchClement-il6iq

[@stevelee7550]

WOW! Never even knew this existed. No lyrics, just straight-up jamming. Excellent party music!

[@J__C__]

Oh yea, Clapton released these back in 1990 on the album 'The Layla Sessions'. IIRC, it was a 3 CD set.

[@mobilemechanix1]

Dam ,so glad!!!

[@LTTrujillo]

@@J__C__ Thank you.

[@rebeccastone3301]

Hey Beau, your Dad’s playing and singing is what lit up the Layla album. His strong high harmonies with Duane’s guitar playing and song ideas made Layla one of the GREATEST albums of all time. Eric has never be able to come close to his Layla Album. Enough said …. Bobby, Duane, Carl & Jim … Oh yeah … and Eric’s soulful sadness in his singing. His aching heart and longing to be with Patti is what put everything together on the Album.

[@5400bowen]

Sorry, Disraeli Gears was the only really good stuff Clapton ever did. Right when his son died he was getting the edge back, but it went down hill fast after that. “Lay Down Sally”? After “Outside Woman Blues”? Or ANYTHING on Disraeli.

[@jimnagel5611]

FOR THE MOST PART I THINK SO TOO -- TO BOBBY WAS DRIVING / CREATIVE FORCE OF THE LAYLA ALBUM -- HE WAS BRILLIANT

[@jimnagel5611]

@@5400bowen YOU NEED TO SEE A DOCTOR TO FLUSH THE SH1T OUT OF YOUR EARS -- ON EVERY SINGLE ALBUM HE HAS DONE THERE IS AT LEAST ONE NUGGET OF EITHER ABSOLUTE BRILLIANCE OR BEAUTIFUL MUSIC -- GET A BETTER GRIP ON YOUR ELECTRIC DILDO

[@kylewood8327]

@@5400bowenYour mind is so closed it’s pathetic

[@cyberocker1]

Check out the Southern Guitar man track here that shows the effect Bobby's songwriting and vocal ability has on Eric's playing... kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3m1oZeIgbWdf6Msi=xUnNq0mSQmMVU0vd

[@yarygork2334]

Its Halloween so I fired up the 64 Vibroverb blackface amp 15" JBL and plugged in my blonde Guild X-170 and played along...now me fingies hurt! Damn string are too high ouch! off to nap...hey im almost 70....love long jams cause its the only thing i've done playn with my blues buds. let er run and go who the hell knows where! I'm sorry to say I've never seen the Allmans live. Thank you Tom Dowd for introducing these two! I like Eric's clean Strat tones here.

[@michaelbutler5451]

Absolutely the best Jam session ever recorded period,!!!?

[@MitchClement-il6iq]

Especially when have jim gordon playing smooth

[@tuckgraph]

This is like discovering a vein of gold among the rocks! Made my night, will come prospecting around these parts again.

[@JohnCapizolaSr714]

I can't believe this has never been released officially. It's absolutely fabulous!!!

[@fenderbender2470]

i believe the jams are available on the 20th anniversary layla boxed set

[@JohnCapizolaSr714]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the info. Now my wife's going to kill me for buying more CD's (I have over 1k).

[@populierendreef]

it has been released. i found it in a library somewhere late 80's. so i copied it.

[@climbingbug6]

Check out Layla Sessions...Derek and the Dominos disk 2

[@JohnCapizolaSr714]

Thanks, I will. Cappy

[@brianjennings4450]

Probably the most substantial, unknown album of all time. You can hear riffs that don't become songs for a decade. And riffs nobody knew Skydog or Slowhand put on other people's albums, as a studio musician. I truly hang on every note, and the important quiets, in-between. ...love it. And, I had the vinyl.

[@woodcrest94]

two of the greatest... just glad that they got the chance to jam together... they really brought the best out of each other

[@Lpmgato1]

Truly stunning guitar jamming, by two of the legends of all time. So sad Duane was taken so early. Ever thankful he and Clapton at least got to record virtuoso jam sessions. To me, nothing beats great musicians jamming, improvising, playing off each other. Creative brilliance! Awesome, timeless.

[@changluckey1108]

What advice would you give a guitarist trying to make it today? I’d tell him to remember that you can’t never play just like anyone else so you ought not to try. You gotta utilize what’s inside you to create what you want to create. You gotta sort yourself out and sort the music you hear out. Then find something to hang your notes on. You hang your notes on your attitude and on yourself. If it don’t come out pure, it don’t come out good. I never took no lessons, but I got that attitude. Duane Allman.

[@scottrgood]

I’ve never heard that quote but that’s exactly right!

[@ronk2577]

Damn sure worked for him!

[@suspencearts5291]

@@ronk2577 huh?

[@6teezkid]

Gotta have a signature sound that can never be questioned, "Who's that on lead guitar?"

[@gmoore6166]

That’s so true, the music is in you and the instrument is the outlet it’s like singing with your fingers.

[@dirkdiggler2507]

The best goddamn jam there ever was.....right now anyway. Them boys were on fire that day, cant imagine what it was like to be in the studio.

[@alonsocomin6215]

Never listened to this, being a ABB fan since 1970’s. thank you

[@VoxMax-dl3yx]

These are the best lessons for guitarists. So many ideas. Perfect sound! Etc...

[@nufcforlife548]

The first 6 7 mins of jam three is a masterpiece Claptons on fire

[@allanbriggs807]

I like Jam 5 the best - but that's just a personal opinion.

[@raymondfaron85]

Duane Allman to me was a constant work in progress. His evolution was cut short. I'm thankful that this artist known as Eric Clapton, whom I deeply admire, was able to record with Duane.

[@gr8fullstar]

Smoking

[@robertbates1413]

Add Jerry, beyond Heaven.

[@XLokutusX]

OMFG...I can die peacefully now. WOW...a bookmarked daily listen for sure. Free Therapy.

[@hhm28061953]

Call and Response at it's best - no answer left - everything is in-time. One of the best recordings ever - I love it. Real masters in classic, jazz and rock are timeless

[@willieboy3011]

Duane Allman was awesome with Allman Brothers. Glad the English guy got to play with him.

[@tomchippie6725]

Funny!!

[@Robert399]

@@tomchippie6725 Obvious bait, right?

[@edouglaspratt]

Tracklist 1-1 Jam 1 20:04 1-2 Jam 2 12:27 1-3 Jam 3 13:28 1-4 Jam 4 12:06 1-5 Jam 5 9:02 1-6 Jam 6 5:48 2-1 Tell The Truth (Jam Rehearsal) 13:55 2-2 Mean Old World (Special Slate #1 Outtake) 4:17 2-3 Mean Old World (Duet Rehearsal with Eric & Duane on guitars) 3:52 2-4 It's Too Late (Alternate Take) 3:50 2-5 Tender Love (Incomplete Outtake) 2:42 Notes : No Label. Recorded Live at Criteria Studios, Miami, Florida, USA - August 27, 1970. Sale of this album is prohibited.

[@FenceThis]

those are the durations of each jam and starting from an end: 1-1 jam 1 isn’t even 20;04 but 19;55 etc, which won’t hardly make starting point of each jam deductible by addition either

[@generowley7406]

Should have just put start or end times!!!! Thanks, I appreciate the times!!!!:

[@msavic88]

Tell us youre 60plus why dont you 😂 good effort though

[@eteko5206]

いいなあ、半世紀前からこんな音出してるよ。 いい気分だよ。

[@gtrgodlou1581]

these two, Duane Allman and Eric Clapton... are the reason I have playd gtr. for 51years...slide, lead gtr & singing...and more, like writing songs... my daughter's name is Erica after Eric ;).

[@brianzak]

I heard music playing. It was Duane. The riffs and licks were so dope. After buying Duane solo stuff I knew it wasn't what I heard...It was this jam and Im so happy to find it..Clapton is GOD

[@stephenparravicino8707]

All that jam needs is a little butter & toast. The real deal. They can be immitated, but not duplicated. Thanks Duane & Eric for your music that seems to make life, just a little nicer.

[@trickyricky6885]

k

[@ZChoate]

tricky ricky is JELLY of your butter and toast analogy. SPREADing hate.

[@joannnebrooks860]

Stephen Parravicino love it.

[@VVV73]

Haven't got butter and toast, but I tell you what goes good with this in the morning. Buds and coffee :) I am in a state of sheer bliss at the moment (30:30min), riding the wave of the tones these 2 GREATS are producing. "Super Sonic Music" - Carlos Santana :)

[@VVV73]

Warren and Derek do a pretty good job, with Derek's style tight, smooth, slow, like Slow hands himself and Warrens soul , passion, feel, heart what ever you want to call it Warren has it in spades ! Love his bends. Yep , they do a pretty good job:)

[@mccamman]

It is Sunday morning and I am in church here now listening to Duane, Eric, Bobby, and Jim..

[@owencollins4790]

Arguably the best music ever made

[@Swizzenator]

Well its obvious you havent heard Tiny Tims "Tip toe thru the Tulips" . Classic.

[@zummo61]

Guitars aside, that is a hell of a rhythm section.

[@garylaubscher9914]

ABSOLUTLY RIGHT!!!!

[@ikilludead2timestwic]

ok, I was hoping i wasn't the only one that noticed..

[@bobsaturday4273]

laid it down mighty tight

[@stretch54]

@james crowe - irrelevent to how good they sound.

[@lorrainecostanzo8925]

@@stretch54 1 month ago Yes thank you before I chimed in ....jeezzze !

[@mikeboothe9357]

Who on Earth would give this thumbs down?

[@michaelcohan2587]

Nobody in their right mind!

[@bobhubinger6963]

I had the chance to see both of them at the Fillmore East………….none better

[@brianwills8689]

This is brilliant Guitar playing . !! .

[@jpalberthoward9]

Eric has stood the test of time because he's timeless, as opposed to trendy. I'd bet that if Duane was still with us, he'd have stood the test of time too. Fads come and go, but the real guys go the distance.

[@spencerferguson8911]

All of this is great. I love it. Some of it is beyond great. My question is a simple one. Yes, we are entitled to our own opinion. However, how can 381 people give this a thumbs down?

[@paytonkruse9745]

Every time I talk to someone about a Allman brothers song they always say “you have a good taste of music” or “this song, I really feel.” BEST GUITAR PLAYER EVER

[@highschoolmathematicslesso4983]

It’s obviously all Clapton on jams 1 & 3. His playing is absolutely exquisite & remarkable. Without a doubt, one of the greatest musicians of all time - nobody played guitar like that before - he invented rock guitar - turned blues into rock. Amen

[@seventhcompactor1505]

It’s amazing how Clapton was in the middle of everything. From the laurel canyon and NY folk scene, to the hardest slashers, to the most revered blues folks, to Marley, BB , and more Cream was the template for hard rock. He set it and moved on The song writing after is insane…the period you set - Santana and winwood, and more. And Clapton is in the thick of it…inspiring the next gen - Phil collins and sting, and more.

[@highschoolmathematicslesso4983]

You could say he’s the cornerstone of modern music ! Yes, he’s that great ! Been involved in so many superb musical ventures in the past 4 decades ! Amen

[@habappy]

Ask Eric to play at your kid's bar mitzvah. Ask him via carrier pigeon to do a set of Charlie Christian at a Tibet monastery. Ask him to do 'ludes and freestyle in the Korean DMZ. He always shows. Not for the audience, but for his own insatiable need to play.

[@Travis17Man]

Duane was the master of pouring his sweet sugar over the top of a song. What a talent!

[@susandavidson3344]

Great point! Only add ... "practically ANY song worth flavoring"; made many into the full Monte.

[@bojack6150]

A BIG THANK YOU out to Tom Dowd for pushing the record button to on, anytime Skydog & Slowhand where in the building !! This is the best jamming ever.......

[@lloydluokkala4274]

Are these some of the greatest players of all time, the drums , keys, bass, everything at the peak of creativity? Plus the tone of the instruments and the studio is analogue heaven. It didn't get any better than this. Oh yeah, the singing was good too.

[@Woz1955]

Clapton was super-duper good on this jam. The Dominos wer perfect. The recordng is stellar.

[@Woz1955]

were, not wer!

[@Rollerpigbandit]

Thank God this happened. The bluesy Clapton chops with Duane's southern heat voodoo. Amazing

[@gail4610]

just doesn't get any better than this

[@rickwing1171]

so, having never heard these before, I was getting in my car one day & had on the radio, which is rare for me & they started jam 1 just as I got in & it played all the way home from work & I had to sit in the parking lot while it finished, cuz you know I wasn't gonna miss a lick & just had to know what I'd been listening to! Some of the best ever, no doubt bout it!

[@rca88]

you have a *great* radio station in your neck of the woods - what staton?

[@chrislofstrom1304]

If you have a radio station around you playing this, then you should support them by listening. This is rare magic that more people should be exposed to.

[@christopherlasquade6076]

@@chrislofstrom1304 listen to aardvark blues fm radio on radio.net you'll go nuts and learn more about the Blues then you ever thought you could, try it for one day if you don't dig it then you're not a blues man and that's ok but I live and breathe the Blues.😎

[@apollomemories7399]

@@christopherlasquade6076 cool, good info, thanks.

[@britwill72jp]

My all time guitar hero Duane. I admire his playing, but I have to mention that Eric's playing, especially the ones in Cream to Derek&TheDominos, oh it's brilliant. Love it.

[@dyashwanthv]

What a fantastic recording .. Unbelievable .. it was recorded 40 plus years ago...truly timeless.

[@judithmcdonald2838]

Truely wonderful

[@robertrindler7897]

I miss Duane Allman more than I miss being 10 years old.

[@danp7763]

and ten was one of the best!

[@tomchippie6725]

Don't EVER wish anything like that.

[@j.rollinsbrunson3671]

It boggles my mind to think Duane got this good in just a few short years. How great would he have been if he had 40 + years to hone his craft !!

[@freedomfighters5095]

Why I gayes are that honest I don’t know 👌👌👌👌

[@patotmaster3484]

Well said, and that goes for others in the band as well. When I listen to the Fillmore concerts, it's hard to fathom how great The Brothers played together and how they sounded. Incredible players, and just a shade over 20.

[@calliope6991]

I never in my wildest dreams thought there was an album with 2 such great guitarists!

[@aspectra]

To me, Duane is the best guitarist of all time. I shudder to think how much better he could have become if only he had more time on this planet. But instead, I will simply sit back and enjoy this fantastic music!

[@CrazyEEEEEE]

Duane is still with us but I'm not gonna say anymore. It is my own personal discovery that involved hours of research and I feel he deserves respect of privacy. Just feel better knowing he is not dead when listening to his music.

[@rpp9961]

try JJ Cale "okie"

[@factorylad5071]

He was a mean piano player too.

[@VVV73]

Imagine if Duane, SRV and Jimi all lived into theirs 50's + , what could have been. Tho I am very grateful for what they already gave us :)

[@VVV73]

Do you mean his brother Gregg or just that Duane was decent pianist as well ? :)

[@waderivers99]

Clapton is a living legend. Has been since Cream. He has not changed who he is thank God! Thanks for the upload. Got my new workout music. RIP Duane.

[@averyamadeusjacobson2650]

Yeah forget the Yardbirds or john mayall & the bluesbreakers, no one cares about those guys.

[@ninjavigilante5311]

Living legend since John mayalll and the bluesbreakers.

[@averyamadeusjacobson2650]

@@ninjavigilante5311 who are those guys? (sarcasm)

[@carioca56]

This is one of the greatest guitar jams in recorded history. Love it and quit bickering!

[@kevinlcpc]

This is an example of two greats taking some tracks and playing around them, having fun. Have you ever sat down and started playing and someone else like you joins in and you bend around what they're doing. It feels so great. It doesn't even have to be anything that you have ever heard it just feels great.

[@douge2331]

WOW. Found the day of the announcement of Butch Trucks passing.. Live in Atlanta going to the Allman Bros Museum in Macon tomorrow and of corse to Rose Hill cemetary. Another loss of another great one. Never again will we be this fortunate to have guys like this team up.

[@pgo301]

How great that this is available, Instrumental music has big preference for me, and with two of the greats joining forces. Thank You for posting and a big 'Thumbs Up' to the supporting musicians!

[@MerkinMuffly]

Duane, best electric slide player at the time of his death.

[@daviddawson1718]

What is with it with qualifiers? Duane and possibly Derek and Elmore James

[@pharmerdavid1432]

He wasn't the best then, and isn't now, but he WAS and IS one of the best slide guitar players I ever heard, him and others. Ever hear of Earl Hooker? Even today, the Hook would be considered one of the best ever - Duane too!!

[@floatsting20]

@@pharmerdavid1432 Have heard Hooker. I am partial to Duane. Derek Trucks pretty good.

[@rogerbrown6471]

Charlie Daniels say he was the best and he heard them all.

[@benjaminjeanne4966]

Ry Cooder

[@buddylemons2696]

HEY kids of today listen THIS IS WHAT REAL MUSIC SOUNDS LIKE THANK THE LORD GREW UP IN 70S MISS DUANE AND GREG THE BEST BUDDY L

[@joannnebrooks860]

There is nothing like just getting lost in a jam like this.

[@ridemybikeallthetime]

Wow! Two Guitar Gods playing together!

[@johnrutledge5522]

Tom Dowd was ingenious & had amazing taste. he revolutionize recording to multitrack linear switches instead of mono rotary dials. British were putting out mono recordings, saying they were high fidelity, at the time. he also introduced me to Ray Charles.

[@travissmith9451]

Tom Dowd was a genius.

[@anthonymorelli1532]

THIS WASN'T PLANNED OR EVEN THINK IT WAS MEANT TO BE HEARD, THEY LAID TAPE ON IT, BUT THEY JUST STARTED JAMMING AND AT THE END GOT 6, 20 MINUTE, OF THE MOST UNBELIEVABLE JAMS EVER PUT ON TAPE

[@irishplayerkc]

As a child of the 60's I got to see most great bands of the day live including Jimi, but I never got to see the Allmans with Duane; only after he died. I regret that now listening to this.

[@sandmanCQB8541]

It's amazing thinking about how this happened. By chance, Eric was listening to the radio and heard Wilson Pickett's cover of "Hey Jude". Obviously, Duane's touch on that had Eric going crazy, he said he spent the rest of the day in the phone with everyone he knew, trying to find out who was playing guitar. Eric said it was "the best rock guitar he'd ever heard". Finally, he got his answer..."Some guy named "Skydog Allman". As it turned out, he was in Miami, getting ready to cut the Layla Album. His producer Tom Dowd also worked with the Allman Brothers, who just happened to be playing a Concert, and Eric was sitting there in the Press Pit, and as he says "I mean, he was REALLY good on the record, but LIVE, he was "Double Trouble", just BAD as can be"... "And I forgot all about making the album, we just went back to the studio and jammed." Thank God someone had enough sense to go into the Sound Booth and run Tape to record this. I remember going to see the Allman's 40th Anniversary Tour at The Beacon in NYC... And Warren Haynes gets in the Mic and says, "Will y'all please help me Welcome to the Stage, Mr Eric Clapton. Normally I'd get front row in Gregg's side but that nite I was in the front row near the Center, and Eric was on Fire that night. Derek Trucks was just so tapped into it, Warren was incredible, it was such a special night and they all knew it and they played their asses off. When they walked off Stage after Layla, the encore, Eric says to Derek, "I don't think I've played like that since 1969". Eric was phenomenal on Liz Reed, Why does love got to be so bad", Little Wing, Stormy Monday. Find it, and check it out. It was History. Allman's at The Beacon 2009. Un friggin real ✌️

[@charliegreen5781]

Have you heard the solo? It's crap. lol

[@sandmanCQB8541]

@@charliegreen5781 If you're referring to Duane's guitar playing on Pickett's "Hey Jude", I think you're wrong. And apparently, Eric Clapton who's obviously one of the best guitarists to ever live, thinks you're wrong too. All music is obviously subjective, but I think I'm gonna side with Eric Clapton on this one, although you're certainly entitled to your opinion.

[@charliegreen5781]

@@sandmanCQB8541 Respect to your good self. I once worshipped Clapton ( not too strong a word) since the Beano Album and went as far as buying everything and anything he was on or appreciated. You get older. I even bought the abominable "White Mansions", check it out, because he was on it. Clapton's taste in music is strange. I believe he cites Prince's " Purple Rain as his top desert Island disc. The solo is just tinny amateur triplets completely unrelated to the song. Check out Ian Bairnson's ending on Kate Bush's "Wuthering Heights" to hear it done properly. Tell me what is so fab about the Hay Jude solo?

[@sandmanCQB8541]

@@charliegreen5781 As I said in my reply to the other response, all music is obviously subjective in terms of who likes or enjoys it, and also, why. Just to be clear, I'm not Eric Clapton (unfortunately...lol), and I can't tell you what thoughts and emotions were going thru his mind when he heard Duane's take on it. That said, I don't particularly hear anything that I would call "phenomenal" about Duane's part, except to say that I thought it was some really good playing, and the entire version of the song itself was far from what Paul sang, and The Beatles played. That's not to say I found it better or worse, just much different, but in a good way. Back to Duane's bit.... Again, not being Eric, I can't tell you, or even guess why Duane's playing sent him into a whirlwind frenzy trying to find out who was playing. Being the musician that he was, and is, Eric certainly "hears" music differently than us mere mortals, musician or not. I'm not sure "how" he "heard" Duane playing his bit, but I think it's safe to say from what The Allman Brothers history is, Duane was an incredible guitarist, with Slide skills that were, quite literally, off the charts. Now, as far as Eric's "tastes" in terms of his Desert Island playlist, I'm not really a Prince fan, however, I do love his Guitar Break in Purple Rain. I believe Prince truly was a gifted guitarist, and an underrated one at that. Again, just my opinion. I can say that it wouldn't be on my desert island playlist, as diverse as my musical tastes are. I'll take a look for what you referenced and give it a listen, always appreciate a good tip. Thanks for that ✌️

[@charliegreen5781]

@@sandmanCQB8541 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnuUpoaBfd5jadU Probably highlights it better. Alan Murphy's version of Bairnson's outro starts at 3mins 20secs and the original was mistakenly attribute to David Gilmour. All I was saying is that, like you, Duane's solo is not as "phenomenal" as people make out. As an aside Pilot had some great musicians. Checkout David Paton's fretless bass in Elton John's "Nikita".

[@thundergod1298]

For a bootleg this sounds great. A hidden treasure....

[@Youman71463]

Thundergod129 it's not a bootleg, it's from the 20th Anniversary Edition of "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs" which had 3 discs which were the album itself disc , the alternate takes disc and this 'The Jams Disc' - I don't think it's out of print and you can probably grab a copy for pretty cheap though the record company may have repackaged it more cheaply by now. It came with full credits and info straight off the tape reel storage cans. This stuff was never bootlegged Tom Dowd had this shit locked down tight somewhere, though there was a second Dominoes album they began working on w/out Duane but it fell apart thanks to drug abuse etc. That second album WAS bootlegged.

[@Youman71463]

I have a copy of that 2nd album bootleg titled "Derek and The Dominoes: Last Sessions"

[@mattraponi6269]

Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes are the best combo in current times. they've sent me places. stone sober!

[@garylaubscher9914]

I can agree with you Matt, those two guys were great together , but Derek is on a whole different level, no disrespect to WH. I like WH . I think right now Derek is the best guitar player out there, although I would get arguments from Joe Bonomasa fans. I would love to hear a jam with Joe & Derek. I think at this time Derek is dominated by Susan , who is also great , but his guitar talent is being stifled by his big band.

[@GerrysGuitar]

Tedeschi Trucks Band is the best band on the planet right now. I feel they compliment each other perfectly. Their styles are like none other. Perfect band. Duane would be so proud of all that Derek has contributed to ABB. And it's easy to see that Bonnie Raitt paved the way for Susan to not only match, but surpass Bonnie. They have both found their calling and it's called the Tedeschi Trucks Band.

[@garylaubscher9914]

Gerry Martin, yes I agree TTB is the best BAND out there right now for me & you , but when I go to listen to Joe B there are so many more fans & that sort of pisses me off Derek is such a better player than Joe B. Joe's band centers on him, TTB does not center on Derek, probably Derek's doing, do you see where I am coming from? I really don't want Derek to be second to anyone. B ut I have to say what drew me to Derek is the fact that he is very humble , I like that..

[@GerrysGuitar]

gary laubscher Derek has one of the most unique styles ever. and he's played with some Legends. You're right about focus though. Joe B is the only shining light in his band. Derek isn't flashy. Doesn't need to be. I feel every note he plays deep in my soul, kinda like David Gilmour. Makes you feel every emotion of the notes.

[@MG-re4lw]

Agreed.

[@nickb3250]

That transition @3:10 is just seamless. Easily one of the best jam sessions ever.

[@cannabisrexbluesboys2511]

Beau ... Such a GREAT legacy! Your Dad was AWESOME!!!

[@patrickburkhart4858]

When I was younger,l always heard that there were ´lost' tracks to the Layla sessions. I guess these must be them! Kudos to whoever posted this from a TRUE blues fan. Donknowyabulutya!

[@Bs6223]

Don't mistaken my comment. then I came across this. Love the internet. it gives me this. Thank you you tube;)

[@BluesyBluesGuy]

This jam is very interesting, Clapton's lead guitar was so bluesy and melodic at this time, just after the British blues boom, his style changed over the years where his rhythm guitar improved a lot and he also got faster. Duane's rhythm section in these jams is astounding (47:15 for instance). God bless Clapton, RIP Duane.

[@missionrd100]

I agree with you. Supposedly, the late Paul Kossoff saw a 1974 Clapton concert and proclaimed that Clapton had improved as a guitarist and was even better than he ever had been. People who say he was only good in Cream have tunnel vision.

[@jeffkokosinski1784]

Have you ever checked out Michael Bloomfield Super sessions, i think its almost as good as this album

[@jimnagel5611]

@@jeffkokosinski1784 AGREE -- MB WAS ANOTHER ONE THAT NEVER FULLY REACH HIS POTENTIAL - SOME OF HIS STUFF IS AMAZING

[@Benjamman19]

In the “Derek and the dominos live at the Fillmore” 1970 album he uses a lot of these phrases, his timing/rhythm is top notch during this era imo

[@BluesyBluesGuy]

@@Benjamman19 yes but the recording quality is not as good as in this bootleg.

[@monumentlandscapeservicesl6464]

What a treasure! Two great musicians having a musical conversation, weaving their distinctive styles together flawlessly, with expert accompaniment. I've had this on CD since CDs were a thing, and I always enjoy listening.

[@michealcurrie8272]

Realisation, this can never happen again. The sound of history. Thank God for believing in yourself and your dedication as artists. So, we" us, can feel the eternal joy.

[@madhweshk6362]

when I hear Duane, I cant imagine he is dead.... there is no difference between his music and his soul...

[@imaginepeace46]

Kudos to the whole grooving crew!!!

[@buzzbarbhuiyan5945]

Thank you so much for uploading this ..... everytime i listen to this post of Skydog & Slow hand jam ... its a a relaxant and healing processes for me and takes me to another world.

[@joefuscaldo161]

Great stuff. Would be cool to have live footage of this

[@keseysvenisonchili]

derek and the dominos film is as rare as that of wilt's 100 point game

[@johnnyguit8168]

Or as rare as seeing God and I've looked!

[@kevinhernandez494]

there is a video of them on KZbin on the Johnny Cash show

[@garymorgan3314]

More than cool, bliss.

[@christopherlasquade6076]

I was thinking that same thought when I first listened to it and every time.

[@jsbrules]

Sorry, I think there's a lot of confusion going on here! These tracks were commercially released on The Layla Sessions: 20th Anniversary Edition --as Jams 1-5 (not 6). Duane doesn't start playing AT ALL until the 4th jam starting about 45:39. Until then, it's only Eric w/the Dominoes; you can hear there is no 2nd guitarist playing rhythm til then. In Jam 4, Eric & Bobby Whitlock plays w/ the Allman Bros Band incl D Betts. Then in Jam 5 (starts around 58mins in, it is just Duane+Eric+Dominoes.

[@duncanfrere2656]

I kept listening thinking: "Where's Duane?"

[@ksf7109]

You are correct. But still a great post of great music.

[@ronk2577]

Thanks for the info

[@lisahaubert6873]

I was thinking, boy, Duane sounds an awful lot like Eric until I heard the slide and then it hit me, Jim H. here, just sitting here jamming with them!!! They're playing a lot in D and B!! Makes you wonder what Duane would have done if not for the tragedy, shame!!

[@antoniorich8054]

Thanks !I was thinking this does not sound like jamming,just rehearsal !

[@knowpwr]

To say this is amazing music is not even enough

[@jamesmoran4393]

I'v never heard this before, thank you for putting this up.

[@tomethen2489]

The same here. Truly beautiful music and way ahead of it's time.

[@volkerarndt]

This sound is what I'm living for.

[@pliniovillablanca2372]

stumbled onto this jamming masterpiece! wow...

[@jimilve]

How could you thumbs down this!!!

[@tahircevik9079]

some fucking mariah carey listener, I guess..

[@joselipton1641]

Must be Dicky Betts

[@robreynolds1287]

Oh Lordy! What SWEET sweet Music!! I bet Jesus is listening to this right now! WHO could gives this a thumbs down?! Thanks for sharing this beauty!

[@the1andonlyWHITEWOLF]

Quite a few people seem to think there are 6 jams on this disc when there are only five. The Layla Sessions: 20th Anniversary Edition Disc two "Jam I" (Clapton, Gordon, Carl Radle, Whitlock) "Jam II" (Clapton, Gordon, Radle, Whitlock) "Jam III" (Clapton, Gordon, Radle, Whitlock) "Jam IV" (Duane Allman, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley,Clapton,Whitlock) "Jam V" (Duane Allman, Clapton, Gordon, Radle, Whitlock) I used to listen to that disc whenever I had to drive long distances and NEVER got tired of it.

[@timhoovermusicman]

That was the 25th anniversary box,I bought it when it came out.

[@apollomemories7399]

@@timhoovermusicman no, it was 20th. Look it up.

[@margaretricher4474]

@@apollomemories7399 You're right. I bought it too! Best money I spent that year!

[@allanbriggs807]

Aragorn. I thought it was only Eric & Duane in the studio. The Radle/Whitlock/Gordon band sections were added after the editing. Is that correct. My understanding was that there were about 18 hrs recorded and the Studio Jam sessions were actually an edited version of the original 18 hrs. Don't know if that's correst.

[@allanbriggs807]

Aragorn. Just found the historical notes for this session. My above post is incorrect. And BTW It seems that Duane wasn't featured until jam 4 - Some very confusing history here. I must do some more research into this.

[@mabenstein1]

They can play with my brain anytime!

[@jacekzurada3666]

Unbelievable music: Clapton, D Allman+, Radle+, Gordon+, Whitlock playing like never before and after, what a pity. I have listen to these music geniuses jams hundreds of times ever since they were released in 1990-ties on the 20th Layla Sessions Anniversary

[@stephjans6411]

pure magic,

[@KaneCowboyCo]

i could literally listen to this music until i died, and would much prefer i did so ;)

[@gail4610]

ditto

[@TheOhiobuzzard]

Sky Dog + Slow Hand = Thank you God!!

[@stephancoleman-prest2224]

man that is a flippin really decent piece of guitar magic no doubt it's endless best i've heard in a long ass time

[@tundratunes]

My sister had the Layla double LP when she was 15 (1973) and I was 12. She started playing guitar when she was 16 and one of the 3 songs she set about learning was Little Wing, since she and my older brother (17 at the time) were big Jimi Hendrix fans, but also loved the Derek and the Dominoes version. The oither two were Needle and the Damage Done and Blackbird. My sister and I had abutting bedrooms, so I literally heard her every hour teaching herself to play guitar while listening to 'Derek', Jimi, The Beatles and Neil Young. Man, I know every lick on the Layla double LP and every lick on every Allman Bros LP. Saw the surviving members of the Allman Brothers and Dickey Betts reunite at a concert in Central Park, NYC. A year or so later they came out with the Enlightened Rogues LP (1979) and I saw them on tour. A decade might go by and I don't hear the Layla LP,, but when I do I hear the magic all over again in forensic detail. I love Bobby Whitlock's playing on so many albums. Such keyboard musicians, like Leon Russell and Merle Saunders were key to my musical upbringing.

[@wesmclaughlin7580]

I couldn't imagine being in that studio that day! How lucky we are to hear these two play together but to have been there just wow. Can't get better than these two imo.