Eric Clapton "Ain't Nobody's Business ( If I Do)" /"Driftin"

Witten by Bessie Smith / Charles Brown

[@chanang453]

Chris Stainton on piano is on point as always...hes played with Clapton for decades but never gets a mention....

[@jahlats]

Eric sings this song beatifully and my God that solo at the end just cuts deep into your soul

[@pulsefg]

Eric is right: Would have been a shame if this would not have been taped.

[@geckaofficial5547]

I came here just to wholeheartedly agree to what you said. Stay safe and healthy. Cheers! :)

[@evanguy]

I love how Clapton doesn't know what the hell to do with his hands when he's not playing the guitar.

[@markv.5962]

art garfunkel syndrome a common disease

[@andreakerry3071]

Yes,!

[@franrayamusic]

My name's Fran Raya and I'm a female singer/songwriter from the UK. I was invited to support Eric Clapton on his Scandinavian tour performing a set of my own songs. His band were Gary Brooker, Albert Lee, Chris Stainton, Dave Markee and Henry Spinetti. It was one of the most memorable times of my career. I am so very proud to have toured with him. A great artist and true musician.

[@highbaroque3859]

Yeah, almost as good as Albert Lee and no place close to Gary Brooker but it must have been fun.

[@richpaul8132]

I only wish I could make a statement like that! It must have been cool to see the rehearsals and be involved with it all!

[@andreakerry3071]

What s great experience x

[@andreakerry3071]

What a fabulous and rewarding time for you, ! That's something that will be s wonderful memory for ever,Thanks for sharing, Blessings x

[@LukeMaynard]

His guitar playing has been on point absolutely forever, but it's quite stunning to listen to how timid and weak a singer he was on his first post-Cream album around 1970, and compare it to what an extraordinary singer he's become by this point in his career. He's a musician's musician not just because he's so naturally gifted, but because he's paid his dues and really put in his time to develop as an artist, even at the things he didn't come out of the womb being among the best in the world at.

[@michaeldavidrubin8823]

Absolutely agree; well said. With all the guitar technique, his early voice was completely unconvincing for blues. Life happens; paid his dues, so many ways (lost his little boy...). Now he's for real. Odd, too, that if I closed my eyes, I could almost swear that was Bessie Smith's voice.

[@andreakerry3071]

Beautifully said ! Totally agree Blessings x

[@Ryan-wo4rm]

Well said. I think it's not a coincidence that on a song where he delivers such a strong vocal performance, he delivers one of the most soulful, brilliant, and perfect guitar solos he's ever done. Saying that as a lifelong fan. It's almost as if he's saying, boy those vocals were a lot of work, now let me relax and speak in the way I was gifted to do.

[@andreakerry3071]

No, It's been a lifetime of learning and practicing, and now thankfulness, he's happy in his skin and trusts himself,,so many do called Experts that have been harsh for almost his entire career don't hurt him anymore , Blessings x

[@eddiemcmahon1652]

Born to play the blues 💖👏👏👏

[@jamessilverworth2217]

There ain’t no guitar player like EC when it’s about playing heartful blues, he’s my Teacher and my guitar hero

[@Garret00074]

Eric Clapton is such a special musician. He's in a class by himself.

[@BluesRootsMusic]

Wonder why Eric never released this as a live album, I know many tracks are on the From the Cradle album, but the bootlegs of these gigs that are out there are some of Eric's finest work!!

[@andreakerry3071]

I have A video recorded from these sessions,it's brilliant, when I am back in UK, I'll share it the tap between Them Al is great, especially amdy and an Rick And Problems to pick up the pic! Very funny!

[@llamaman2126]

Eric's playing is the voice in my head and the soundtrack to my life. And I mean that in a good, non-creepy way :-)

[@andreakerry3071]

I know what you mean ! Same, for me!x

[@Kananond]

That guitar solo was incredible, he also starts an incredible version of Drifting.

[@NewFutureFantasy]

Every musical thing that Clapton does is inspired, he really is a most special musician.

[@patriciacestare232]

absolutely wonderful singing from Eric. on nobody's business. song fits him too and the guitar playing at the end. soulful. love it

[@andreakerry3071]

Beautiful x

[@andreakerry3071]

I love that song forever And as you say he now can sing it and it's as he feels, Bravo Rick And Blessings x

[@TREYOLDHIPPIE]

Yes children, old people do blow the Sox out of the blues, the older they get! How You like Mister Clapton now!

[@nickb3250]

***** You're shit, bum. Otis Spann's version is great too.

[@annabatarowicz]

Great comment and I agree young peoples music is shit there's no feel

[@TREYOLDHIPPIE]

Thanks Graham. Its nice to not get hate mail for being sort of playful .. Blues so rules..the under-current under rock. EC has way too many great unreleased concerts. He could save the world but he is nit even aware of his fanbase. The Blues Rehearsals NYC are here..and the actual concert. Drifting on the Crossroads Box is pretty much killer. Electric, extended. U must know it..But Clapton thinks he is too old..says he is retired. I need an EC fix, up close. If I got to go to England..drastic but he ain't too old to play there..but lives here?? Best blues to everyone!

[@southamptons]

Couldn’t of put it better

[@bf2err]

@@southamptons couldn't have*

[@tefenstrat]

Thank God for E.C. ! My very first electric guitar was a white Stratocaster, mine was older than the one Eric is playing here. I think that was around 1971. Man if only still had that it would be worth a mint today.

[@mustafacanersoz5104]

he's magical

[@kangochigalo]

One of the greatest videos I've ever seen. For real. I had that song via Napster many moons ago. Never saw it performed. Holy cow!

[@musiclover9361]

Chris Stainton: fantastic!

[@Senaatintori]

Wow !!! What a wonderful voice !!!

[@andreakerry3071]

Yep, and his playing guitar is pretty good too! X

[@ursulabornhauser1091]

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

[@VioletGiraffe]

My three most favorite kind of Eric Clapton performances: jazz songs, Robert Johnson Songs, and J. J. Cale songs.

[@andreakerry3071]

Yep!

[@claptonfan54]

That's a good question. Someone should seriously email Clapton's people about putting Nothing But the Blues on DVD.

[@EC_IS_Here]

of course everybody knows stuff like layla, wonderful tonight, truly phenomal stuff in its own way.BUT this right here, this is that hidden gem stuff, the stuff that imo truly shows his depth and passion for his craft!!

[@andreakerry3071]

Totally Agree!

[@ajworky]

Absolute classic clapton, how hard does it look for him not to play right until the end. Great finish!

[@user-wx5yf5xh6m]

Шикарный блюз в исполнении Эрика Клэптона!!! Браво👏👏👏👍

[@cubnation]

Eric, you are the BEST! 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@Nitrohounds]

That is such a typical pianoblues. Very beautiful. Thank you Clapton

[@jeffrey2711]

A great performance by Clapton on a classic song... Thanks for posting.

[@rikischy27]

"Nothing but the blues" Eric thats true in every single note.

[@andreakerry3071]

Yep!

[@frankbar007]

ooohhh little boy...let just the road go...it will find by itself the right home...what a hell is going on with this blues...what´s the matter !!!?? Jesus !! i can´t resist to put it thousand of times in my head...wow !

[@lostforlost2]

Best solo ever !!!

[@plt4life629]

Love blue eyed soul! Billie would Be very proud!!! Love me some Eric Clapton and I’m hard on the BES of today but he gets 4+ stars plus from me.get it Mr Clapton and yousa fine one ☝🏾 play that gtar 🎸

[@BATENKILL]

I like it, sounds like the Clapton that is NEVER off nor bad!

[@MrMusicM67]

i love how he just stands there haha

[@polly8844]

Hats off to these guys!!!

[@clarkewi]

Great version.

[@unclejondale]

great arrangement

[@andreaslartz6558]

absolute great

[@christopauls]

@maxneu I think Eric gives plenty of credit to those who came before him. Listening to Eric Clapton got me listening to all his influences. If it wern't for him, I doubt if I'd know Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, Robbert Cray, Robbert Johnson, Albert King, Howlin Woolf. Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker. He owes a lot to the blues. But he has repaid his debt by the bucket full. Steve Howe would tell you to have a listen to Chet Attkins. then you'll know where the clap came from. No copy but influence

[@danielprathipati8436]

Same here. :)

[@lostforlost2]

Best Eric solo.

[@goranerdelji4973]

My God solo entrance What one can say but Clapton Is God again

[@shannajorgensen961]

❤

[@user-kk2ov2eb3e]

There ain't nothing I can do, or nothing I can say, Some folks will criticize me. So I'm gonna do just what I want to anyway, And don't care if you all despise me. If I should take a notion To jump into the ocean, It ain't nobody's business if I do. If I go to church on Sunday And I shimmy down on Monday, It ain't nobody's business if I do. And if my friend ain't got no money And I say, "All right, take all of mine honey," It ain't nobody's business if I do. If I lend her my last nickel And it leaves me in a pickle, It ain't nobody's business if I do. I would rather my gal would hit me Than to haul right up and quit me. It ain't nobody's business if I do. I know that she won't call no copper If she gets beat up by her poppa. It ain't nobody's business if I do, Lord no. Well, it ain't nobody's business if I do.

[@ChrisParryGuitarist]

i have seen this program on video but it was a friends so i couldn't steal from him! I really want this on dvd too

[@janeguarnera7700]

Dude no question of your musical talent, one of my faves, in this song at least ya don't hold a candle to Miss Billie.

[@juliamora7481]

Único e irrepetible!!

[@nicolobraconi7345]

This song was composed in 1911, according to The Traditional Ballad Index, by pianists Porter Grainger and Everett Robbins, and was first recorded in 1922 by Anna Meyer with the Original Memphis Five. Bessy Smith version is from 1923...

[@PopsCoffee]

Agreed. It's incorrect to say Bessie Smith and Charles Brown wrote it.

[@MarcieLuvzMusic]

Well said.... I agree!!

[@bgsnak]

the best

[@Helio9494]

Gostei!

[@2point4rats3]

The best

[@joniweinbaum5055]

Slow hand! ❤

[@wagnerviajante3734]

MUITO BOM

[@kathif17]

Love Eric Claptons music all of it i Cant think of one song I don't like or love

[@damiansmith5536]

awesome

[@sprunzloffio]

Why God decided to give to the most influential guitarist also a great voice like this?

[@p4patrick]

There ain't nothing I can do, or nothing I can say That folks don't criticize me But I'm goin' to do just as I want to anyway And don't care if they all despise me If I should take a notion To jump into the ocean 'Tain't nobody's bizness if I do, do, do do If I go to church on Sunday Then just shimmy down on Monday Ain't nobody's bizness if I do, if I do If my friend ain't got no money And I say "Take all mine, honey" 'Tain't nobody's bizness if I do, do, do do If I give him my last nickel And it leaves me in a pickle 'Tain't nobody's bizness if I do, if I do Well I'd rather my man would hit me Than to jump right up and quit me 'Tain't nobody's bizness if I do, do, do do I swear I won't call no copper If I'm beat up by my papa 'Tain't nobody's bizness if I do, if I do

[@hhg61]

@lostforlost2 ya i dig the first bend and just after it. those first couple notes are like a knife stabbing you ahah.

[@user-kk2ov2eb3e]

На разрыв аорты поет и играет!!!

[@sxzero8]

Im here again, in 2020, covid19, Clapton you are the man. I hope come back in 2030 and give a like to this comment.

[@user-YoshidaYoshio]

NICE!

[@leonblum7898]

MUCHAS GRACIAS''WILLIAM ADAMS'',POR SUBIR A''CLAPTON'',RECORDANDO SUS RAICES.-

[@jantonice]

Can you purchase this on DVD?

[@Madison-ut6bz]

quite unique piece. what piano style is being played?

[@prathameshbhambure]

There ain't nothing I can do, or nothing I can say Some folks will criticize me So I'm gonna do just what I want to anyway And don't care if you all despise me If I should take a notion To jump into the ocean 'Tain't nobody's bizness if I do, do, do, do If I go to church on Sunday And I shimmy down on Monday Well, tain't nobody's bizness if I do, if I do If my friend ain't got no money And I said "Alright take all of mine, honey" Well, tain't nobody's bizness if I do, do, do, do If I lent her my last nickel And it leave me in a pickle Tain't nobody's bizness if I do, if I do I would rather my gal woulda hit me Than to hold right up and quit me 'Tain't nobody's bizness if I do, do, do, do I know that she won't call no copper If she get beat up by her papa 'Tain't nobody's bizness if I do Lord knows... well 'tain't nobody's bizness if I do

[@grayfokisss]

Clapton is GOD

[@claptonfan54]

Where did you get the DVD, and how much did it cost you?

[@miodotwornia]

This is an Oficial DVD or sth ?? plz give me the name of it

[@michaelgustin5376]

Dose anyone know what concert is this from

[@sicnarfrank]

Are they on DVD!!? What is the DVD??

[@PILACOUSTIC]

WRITTEN BY Porter Grainger & Everett Robbins 1922'

[@MartiniPinball]

It's part of the song, you don't listen much blues do you?

[@peterblock9279]

Is that Nicky Hopkins on piano?

[@VicodinMA]

"Is not any percussion on this"?

[@grayfokisss]

CLAPTON IS GOD

[@billybobb7252]

Hmmm Smokin

[@CenturianCornelious]

Can't happen again, thanks to MRNA

[@guytansbariva2295]

What's mrna?

[@groovybabyrachy12]

Wheres this footage from?

[@DeanMk1]

+groovybabyrachy12 It was the finale a rehearsal session that was broadcast on MTV in 1994.

[@Littlewing1977]

@@DeanMk1 incorrect. www.whereseric.com/eric-clapton-tour/28/09/1994

[@Littlewing1977]

www.whereseric.com/eric-clapton-tour/28/09/1994

[@Littlewing1977]

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[@DeanMk1]

@@Littlewing1977 How am I incorrect?

[@michaeldavidrubin8823]

Talent become real genius. So what if it took him his whole life to be a real blues man?

[@andreakerry3071]

Yes well From the Cradle to the !

[@maxneu]

@chickenandbaconclub2 Well, I think it is a safe bet that you aren't an old black blues man in a rockin chair.

[@hhg61]

makes the hair on arms stand up... if hair has legs. kids these days. ahah

[@SergioFLiso]

what's the key he play this in?

[@joaquinsantacruz4338]

In A, using the blues scale

[@BryceShuster]

piano player looks like iggy pop:P lol

[@karengrimes980]

Yay! For superb music. Nay! For hitting women.

[@annieheath9310]

Subtitles are bloody horrendous

[@maxneu]

@chickenandbaconclub2 Haha! And I take it you are an expert, white boy?

[@maxneu]

@Claptonmaniac24 It's fine to borrow from others, everyone does. The difference is Clapton does an unplugged album that is lick for lick the exact same as the guys he is covering and claims it as his own, like he is a genuine blues man. He does a good job, I'll give him that, but I think he takes too much credit. Steve Howe, Frank Zappa, neither of them ever play anything I have ever heard anyone else do.

[@briankeegan8089]

That's pure crap. Clapton is profuse in his praise and very generous in his credit when speaking of past blues greats. Reverent, really. You're WAY off. I highly doubt there is any other performer alive more responsible for folks finding their way back to the great blues of the past century.

[@kevincatney1203]

Really,

[@user-lg4lz9ez3s]

THE TEXAS CANNONBALL KICKS THIS POSERS ARSE. FREDDIE KING. WHAT A VOICE. A REAL GUITAR PLAYER. rOBBEN FORD WOULD TEAR THIS JOKER A NEW ONE. OVERRATED. CRUSADERS ONLY PUT HIM ON TTHEIR ALBUM TO GET NONE REAL MUSIC LISTENERS. WHY DO YOU NEED ERIC WHEN YOU HAVE RAY PARKER JNR AND DEAN PARKS.

[@maxneu]

Clapton should give credit where credit is due. He steals almost every lick from guys who did it 50 years earlier

[@robmorrison1043]

Lol, your a fool. What ever he does, he does it 1,000 times better than the originals!

[@bf2err]

And the guys who did it 50 years earlier were influenced by guys who did it 50 years earlier and on it goes. Music evolves salty boy

[@kevincatney1203]

Oh please

[@matthazelby506]

Clapton has a knack of taking an emotional blues song and taking all the feel and emotion back out of said song.Utter bland 💩

[@warrensimpson3276]

Great song he sings it well, I wish he would shut up though and give the piano a solo...Oh ! and omit the fukin awful 2nd half.....

[@leo.68]

💙

[@rfilianogmailcom]

Does anybody know the name of the full video???