Eric Clapton - After midnight (1988 Version)

Eric Clapton After midnight the 1988 version a kickass song no copyright infringment intended just like to share great music.

[@James-rr5sk]

This version blows away the original release. I honestly can't even really listen to the original one ever since I heard this one.

[@vincenthutchings8923]

I agree 100 percent

[@katherinebauer7533]

My brother was the creative director for this spot and the whole "The Night Belongs to Michelob" series. I have a session tape. The stories he had were so much fun - I remember my mom telling me, "Pete is working with Eric Carlton?" Mom, Clapton?! The platinum album bears my brother's name - he passed away in August of this year.

[@crocodile1313]

That is some neat stuff! Sorry about your brother though.

[@UberKrispy]

I'm Class of 1986, I was talking to a woman and she said she was Class 0f 88, and I said when I think of 88 I think of Michelob beer and this song. Her eyes lit up and she remembered the commercials. 1988 was the glory days, now I drink Arnold palmers and hang out at Lowes instead of the bar.

[@TrishBell1]

Classic Mom, love it.

[@Smillena]

Sorry about your brother

[@Blackscorpion1963]

This is suck a kickass version of writer JJ Cale and artist Eric Clapton 'After Midnight'. I just heard it on New Zealand radio station 'The Sound' [ www.thesound.co.nz/home.html ] Southland frequency 98.0FM, with DJ Dave White on deck. Now after the song had ended Dave gave we listeners the info that the version of 'After Midnight' that had just aired/played was and I quote 'An alternative 1988 remix]. So as I believed it was such an awesome version [the CRACK/meatier] sound of the snare drum was what particularly caught my attention. So congratulations to your brother Pete, he definitely knows his stuff/audio engineering skills. Omg I just read the end sentence of your comment and am so sorry to learn your bro passed away. Condolences Katherine Bauer that is so sad. Nevertheless I bet your wonderful bro led a full life. Audio engineers are special people. Can remember watching many films/documentaries on television of various rock star artists of the '60s/'70s/'80s era and seeing audio engineers in music making studios working hard while simultaneously puffing away like puffing Billy on cigs - so loving their work. Wow your bro worked some big time cheeses alright v fortunate man. And like I say this version of After Midnight really caught my ear today [16/07/2021] here in New Zealand - it clearly stood out to all other versions I have heard. I have loved music all my life. Bought my very first vinyl LP at the age of 12 with money I earned working a milk vendor round in the morning/afternoon, got paid $12 week in 1976 and it was good money and we worked hard for it too - I was only a small teenager, we worked in all weathers and where I live [bottom of the South Island] it can get real cold & wet especially in winter. I could carry 2 hand-held crates of 6 bottles of full 600ml milk each, one in each hand and run at the same time. We never walked. It got me really fit and I won the Intermediate School Form 2 Cross Country race for boys that year - quite a feat. It was the start of my 24 year sporting career. It came to abrupt end in 1990 at the height when I was a very successful road cyclist, triathlete and marathon runner - when I had my near-death motorcycle accident that ultimately resulted in me losing my entire left leg as high up as hip and left side of my pelvis, plus I suffered several serious internal injuries as well. But I had no head injuries and my spinal chord wasn't damaged. Doctors & surgeons who saved my life believed my high fitness level helped considerably in my surviving. Spent 101 days in 2 hospitals. Have suffered ever since from chronic stump neuropathic nerve pain that can be debilitating. However I continued in sport. In 1994 I set the World's Fastest Time for a lower limb amputee using crutches without a prosthesis or just on my one good right leg over the Marathon. My time of 5 hours 58 minutes 13 seconds remained unbeaten for 19 years and the amputee who beat it used hi-tech advanced crutches with built-in shock absorbers that provide a definite advantage over standard hospital crutches that I used. Between 1991 and 1998 I completed 6 half and 6 full Marathons on crutches on one leg. However such extreme performance doesn't come without a cost. In 2010 I had my good right leg hip joint replaced. I am married to the most amazing wife/woman/person in the world who is obviously my rock. She is easily my equal and has kept me in line when I stray sometimes...Oh and the first vinyl LP I ever bought when I was 12 was and I still have it in my collection: Deep Purple 'Machine Head'...In 1988 I traveled to London on my O.E. [overseas experience] when I was 25. I was fortunate to see Pink Floyd play Wembley Stadium on Saturday August 6th 1988. Please click here to see my photos from the gig and other pics taken when I was in London and at Tracks Travel in Brookland, Romney Marsh working at the bus depot - I was a NZ trade certificate qualified truck & bus mechanic: www.flickr.com/photos/35707376@N00/29866632340/in/album-72157673246424191/

[@tombarnes7196]

Absolutely the BEST version of this classic!!!

[@stephenfricke9298]

100% agree. Slowhand at his best

[@rickydiggler7950]

No doubt

[@maureent6800]

AMEN ,,, YES FLINT MI. °,AGREES

[@pabloperez4063]

Do ypu know "just one night,s"?

[@lovebigbootie69]

Damn right it is!

[@monneypenny143]

My neighbor listens to this song all the time... ... whether he wants to or not!

[@amcaesar]

Oh shit, this is HOF candidate for best YT comment of all time.

[@davemayo8837]

😃😃😃😃😃 go to mine laughing the f*** out loud

[@brucegatten3835]

Ja ha jah

[@bruceglover7867]

I didn't mind.😎

[@JerseyShoreCollector]

I do that with the Allman Brothers and the Dead too

[@ellencox5427]

I will be 69 years old Thursday. I've listened to this legend over 50 years. They call me OG, original granny. I still dance

[@stephenfricke9298]

Rock it GIRL. THE BEST MUSIC OF history

[@johngomes4278]

69 years young !

[@ruthlessreid9172]

Only man to recreate his older music into something new! And sell it hard to a new generation.

[@SciD1]

Some songs were just too fast in the old days. Glad he came up with this version. Same thing for the Foo Fighters with "Times Like These". The slow acoustic version is so much better.

[@RavenCap0807]

Holy hell!! I LOVE this version! People often overlook Clapton in the late 80s, but the stuff he did in the late 80s is FIRE!!! Usally when I listen to this, my neighbors do too. :)

[@philipbasel663]

The Best Guitar Player in the World!!!!! Thank You E.C. !!!

[@thomasball8832]

this is the best version of this song.

[@yokestu1]

Yea....

[@rigovalenz]

+Thomas Ball THE NIGHT BELONGS TO ... :)

[@MysteryGuitarMartin]

you haven't heard the original I assume hahaha

[@PhoenixWoody]

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[@russellmakar579]

I like them both

[@williamalhashimi8161]

absolutely the best version ever, 31 years later this song is timeless !!

[@shawnkennedy2200]

Wow 31 years it's bin??

[@kikiwilliams4980]

This is the preferred version. 😎

[@232fkz]

I always preferred this version. It sounded more like what I wanted to hear while drinking a beer at 1am. The orig version sounded like something to listen to during the day.

[@anthonymccallister1388]

The song will take you back to the good days the 80s. Back when music was music and Eric Clapton was the king of the Stratocaster

[@azmike3572]

He still is...

[@pauldeatherage6112]

Clapton is one of those guitar players , and theres not many, but you hear claptons tone a million miles away, getm BIG E!!!!!

[@johngomes4278]

This is thee best version!!

[@Trevitravels]

Absolutely a guitar wizard. Eric Clapton is hands down a gifted singer, musician and composer. The best of all time. My opinion.

[@user-no-luber7978]

Most of his songs are Jj cale covers

[@AnneBoleynTudor]

My favorite version of this song

[@slm2500]

absolutely! me too ! :-)

[@stewiefg2005]

He took a good song and made it better! Love it!

[@Encrypted_God]

Ditto!! always loved this rendition

[@lungflogger9]

yup!

[@if66was99]

My favorite too!

[@seansky2721]

The original version is cool, but this version just PROWLS!! Love it!

[@markcundiff3992]

Pure Swagger

[@diablosarm9092]

...just PROWELS is a fantastic description of this song, but watch with the man who wrote it JJ Cale talk about slow hand.

[@JeanetteFaith]

@@diablosarm9092 agree..

[@TracySmith-xy9tq]

Perfect description. My favorite version of this song

[@dougclark110]

I imagine somebody at Anheuser-Busch thought something similar when they first heard this version. They might not have used the word "prowls," but I bet the idea for "the night belongs to Michelob" wasn't far behind. 😎 Now that I've heard the "prowls" description, I'll have to wear a "Manther" tattoo (just a temporary one) when I sing it at karaoke. 😁

[@josephbuonfiglio9442]

I have been listening to Clapton for almost 50 years. There are few words that actually describe his music. I have been blessed and humbled to listen to his music.

[@michaelrogge1152]

Absolutely brother Clapton,Page,Beck We have been truly blessed!

[@digzat]

Indeed...But I am just turning 55( double nickels)😉

[@stephenfricke9298]

By far the greatest music of all time.... Bar none

[@pauldeatherage6112]

This song is so intense to me, it just keeps on building, bad ass song

[@jamesbrewer6848]

Ihave been listening to Eric Clapton since the early seventies

[@sodoffbaldrick3038]

This spoiled the original version for me forever... So bluesy..just amazing.

[@Maxoman427]

I remember when this slower version first came out. Immediately I liked it better than the original. It sounded a little harder and rougher . Very good.......

[@minorsnow5306]

Maxoman427 .. u gotta love the manic goofball solo of the original though..

[@rogerhwerner6997]

And it's become here a serious blues tune!

[@TracySmith-xy9tq]

Original was done by its writer, JJ Cale

[@steelyman08]

@@TracySmith-xy9tq That's the best version ~ the original JJ Cale one. Can't touch that (and I love Clapton).

[@Heyde1979]

I agree

[@ritacapo1218]

He is a great artist.

[@gbaum8272]

OMG, the bass player is right on, whoa. This is the best version ever done, soulful and sweet just like JJ would have loved.

[@TheBassgoddess]

Nathan East rocks that bass

[@kai326]

Is this Jeff Porcaro on drums?

[@gbaum8272]

@@TheBassgoddess Wow, thanks for that info

[@LagunaDrums]

@@kai326 I think it's Andy Newmark?

[@TracySmith-xy9tq]

I'm sure JJ heard it.

[@timstoop1891]

Only EC could cover a great tune true to the original JJ Cale masterpiece and then cover it in a way only a true bluesman could. The 1988 alternative version is truly a work of art. A timeless classic that just blows my mind every time I hear it. The 1st time was on MTV and my jaw hit the floor, it was an amazing experience sitting on my couch in Houston, Tejas and had to shake, jump and shout. And it wasn't even midnight more like 10 on a Saturday morning...

[@fransiscoscaramanga674]

love this version.................... Clapton rocks!!!!!

[@drummerbuzz]

This version flat out slays the original. Talk about perfect tone, sustain and distortion, and fantastic overall mix.

[@bobbysmallwood5831]

This song so kicks ass,that guitar is tight!!!

[@christopherlanders1931]

Shit yes

[@bumsmodified98xj]

I don't care how old this tune is It never gets old to me Especially this version Thanks Eric for such a Masterpiece!

[@aps55304]

I went on a winning streak at a dice table in Vegas after this song came on. Can it get any better than this?

[@bobafettfan32]

hands down the best version of this song. so much more grit and balls to it!!! i crank up my surround sound when i play this or when it comes on the radio.

[@daltonjack3918]

we walked into a bar around june/july 1988 and this song came on the music channel on tv amd right away i was blown away by this version

[@clcappetto]

This has got to be one of my all time favorites from Eric Clapton. He's been one of my favorite artists since his inception into the rock & roll world! One great talent he is. One of the "Guitar Gods" for sure. Thank you Eric for great music.

[@shellsteve06]

Haven’t heard it in years. This was always my favorite version.

[@christopherstowell5668]

I love the guitar solo....tempo is perfect

[@drummerbuzz]

This version is hands down better than the original. Slow funky and grooving like a three disc plow! The mix of everything on this is superb.

[@redbarnz]

I admire EC immensely. I think of him as a superb technician but pushing the music to the edge like Stevie Ray Vaughn comes hard to him. This is a superb instance when Eric 'let it fly'. Bravo!

[@tommckinnon1005]

Clapton's instrumental prowess is what everyone focuses on and his vocals are hardly ever commented on......so let me the first to say I also love his singing, too

[@robertbortoli8439]

Absolutely correct friend s

[@jimhunt3488]

As Clapton aged he became more relaxed and let more of himself out through his music. He was pretty good when he was younger but now he's phenomenal. What a great artist.

[@zackreagin4654]

was a budwiser commercial back in the 80,s

[@johndeere8594]

Best bass player on the planet!

[@cristnuishope]

My brother Inlaw passed away about 4 years ago just after midnight. I was ask to do the memorial service. What song do you think I played? You got it! What a Celebration of life! Thank you Eric for blessing us with Perfection!!!

[@stephenfricke9298]

Awesome for a send off as a celebration of LIFE

[@katherinebauer7533]

Oh, this gave me goosebumps - my late brother was the creative director for DDB Needham who produced the Night Belongs to Michelob series. He was awarded a platinum album and is credited as the producer of this version.

[@aitechnasus1041]

This Is The Best Version Of The Song And Is A Wonderful Masterpiece By Eric Clapton.

[@janhays916]

LOVE this version! Probably one of his best... if you want a great night out & have a glass in hand.

[@CarlosLopes-j4y]

What a beautiful song thanks Eric Clapton great friend of george harrison

[@mikell444]

it don't get any better than this

[@karenreardon5398]

Kick ass version! Love it

[@billlawlor4858]

My favorite version. I broke a drum stick while playing it! Bad ass whiskey blues!

[@ArjantinErmeni]

Summit. Awesome. Beautiful and sutil classy version.

[@gbaum8272]

The most awesome version ever, everytime I hear this I drift away, and with a cold Michelob, whoa, OMG!

[@Moozika1967]

This is the best version ever. After hearing it in a TV beer commercial, I had to go track it down. Thanks for posting it!!

[@BactaBeast]

So where did you find it?

[@BisonAP]

Phenomenal! The last time I actually purchased something based on a commercial I'd seen on TV was the Michelob/Eric Clapton collaboration. That's all I would drink at jazz clubs or at home for years. God bless Eric Clapton, a legend if ever there was one!

[@jasonbower683]

Classic Clapton! This song is better than any song put out in the 2000s...period!

[@vinylbuzzrocks]

The only Clapton hit I'm not sick of from being overplayed.

[@darrinleazer6784]

This is the best version of After Midnight

[@hotrodrigs1]

Top Shelf. Agree with others. The Best version 👍

[@Isotec1]

whoever gave this song thumbs down need to have their head examined.Great version.

[@waltermassa8401]

Best version ever. Many thanks to J.J. for writing it, but it took an act of "God" to really bring it to life.

[@DonRamiro1]

Before I die, I must learn to play this song. I love Clapton's style.

[@MongoSays]

You may not believe in Eric.....but He believes in you!

[@Clownballoon_Jones]

I first picked up a guitar as a teenager after hearing this song. Is it the best song ever? No. But, it just stuck me as right, and it still does. Sorry I can't explain it better.

[@bringbackreagan1]

My favorite version 💯👍

[@jamesheverling7841]

I remember this one when I was growing up.!!!¡!!!

[@robertberger4094]

When this version came out I was 36 years old. LOL

[@DrPhibesxx7]

My favorite version of this jam... Don't know why. It's just tops 🎉

[@jimmycartagena8722]

Great version....Carlos Santana and Eric Clapton the best in the world..guitarist

[@deadheadwill2609]

ive seen santana live a couple times out in vegas and he still is so great, but what brought me to this song was the jerry garcia band, i never knew this was a clapton song, but its still a completely different song than ive been used to hearing

[@tombarnes7196]

Don't forget Stevie Ray Vaughn!! Clapton had great respect for SRV's talent!!

[@jessecarr9415]

This is talent,,, change the kind of sound,, from one version to another ,,,,, only few can do anything like this,,, Clapton, Page, Frampton, Gilmour, Richards,Harrison, Knopfler, Gibbons, Hendrix, Santana, Halen, The Edge, Petty, etc. etc.

[@rebeccakaas5480]

I love this song. Just listening to it helps me de-stress after a long day.

[@richardingrassia4276]

Whenever you listen to this version it will remind you of your brother

[@katherinebauer7533]

Thank you - it does every time - makes me feel close to his spirit.

[@maureent6800]

I ALLWAYS COME BACK TO THIS BEST VERSION !! I THANK YOU MR.ERIK CLAPTON, FLINT MI.

[@carloswpizarro]

The best version of this song....

[@ebthedoc4992]

Genius Clapton. Fantastic riffs, and he meshes so well with the rest of the band. The man is so woke, and still goin’ strong!

[@mowgli2071]

Playing pool in a bar is completed as a vibe with this song

[@brucewayneissupermanquinn601]

One of the best “reworkings” of a song I can think of!

[@edwardfarmer4230]

This is as strong as it gets ! It just doesn't get any better than this !

[@kelle0285]

This is my favourite version.

[@mikewhite7133]

I bought the crossroad 4 disc set just for this song and then fell in love with the rest of the songs

[@markvetter6330]

me too!

[@jeromesantos5532]

Roger that....knew all his songs by heart but just needed that version of the classic... was it 88 or 89?... too many midnights! LOL

[@Rtitus141]

Mike White me to. Lol

[@robertmergenthaler5875]

ME TOO!!!

[@chrisjhennessy]

The Santana track was my reason. Why Does Love Got to be so Sad.

[@Acein3055]

It all sounds great. Never better.

[@chevy427ify]

i could listen too this song all night long,,

[@pavlosdhmas8869]

i love this version*************!!!!

[@juanmanuelpena5319]

“The night belongs to Michelob.” Perfect positioning with this song and the accompanying ad.

[@TheoriginalBacchuscleric]

Who'd have thought that you could take a classic, slow it down, make it heavier, and it'd be BETTER than the original???

[@stosthomas]

If EC is doing a concert somewhere, I hope he'll dedicate this song to the late great JJ Cale. RIP

[@jamesbriseno4705]

Best version 👍👏🥃

[@pauldeatherage6112]

Bad ass man !!!!!!!🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@yeltsin6817]

For a man so heavenly blessed with the guitar, he certainly has had a ton of trials and tribulations in his life. But he is god on the guitar.

[@yawgmoth5662]

Drugs can steal your soul but they also give you unique life experiences that nothing else can give, for better or worse.

[@jameslubin5100]

There was a reason they used to say E.C. is God!

[@fathermurphy]

I love this version, it's more refined, and the lead guitar is strong sounding.

[@ursulabornhauser1091]

Love this version😊❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@coreygarland5715]

My favorite version of After Midnight

[@hughleather6525]

Great version of this classic JJ Cale tune.

[@jakepadgett5569]

This version crushes the original. Not even close. You can strut to this one.

[@StarTrekGorilla]

this is a damn good remake! done by the Maestro himself! Listen to that full bass line from Nathan East!

[@kornfreak814]

My dad always loved this song in the early 90's and it was hard to find, that was before the internet, but he found it on a cd... i LOVE this version so much better then the other.....

[@johngomes4278]

The guitar 🎸 god !

[@georgepainter7364]

And thus God spoke!

[@Mogadeet]

I never liked the Reggae version of this song. THIS is how that song should sound. This is Clapton in all his awesomeness.

[@David-km2vs]

I love this song

[@mikefin65]

Eric's homage to JJ Cale's original version. Clearly an exquisite composition.

[@MontrealMan1970]

I cant play it loud enough.

[@bongsmokr]

Get yourself some Bose 901's ;)

[@DerMeister1]

MontrealMan1970 you can say that again! :)

[@Encrypted_God]

Got some PolkAudio's over here and do a FINE ASS JOB :)

[@rocklizard3772]

Hope the neighbors like this one...

[@kornfreak814]

All these comments rock and yes this song sounds amazing hurting my ears....

[@mvinge]

@2:04 That is the sound of 80s blues guitar. Sparkly overdrive saturated in chorus effect. It ain't a bad thing. It's like ZZ Top/Billy Gibbons on a Stratocaster. Love it.