Derek and the Dominos (Clapton) - It's Too Late/Matchbox live - Johnny Cash Show w/ C.Perkins 1/6/71 

@Philip Holmes False

Philip Holmes. It’s not the musicians fault there are food rock bands out there if you look for them. The networks are choosing not to put them on, not the bands.

Philip Holmes true. Old videos like this are gold

Good luck

I couldn't agree more.

It is because he is deepen into drugs at this point. Poor Clapton. His life is really had its ups and downs.

@@zackzallie8735 It could also be because this band was not together for too long, either. But you are correct that this is also Clapton's heroin period. Just look how skinny he is.

@@zackzallie8735 Clapton kind of fell off the map shortly after this. He pretty much was a home body because he was so caught up with both cocaine, drinking and the issues with his frustration with Patti Boyd.... Pete Townsend practically drug him out of his house to get him on stage for his collaboration concert.. But Eric relapsed again afterwards until he went to work on a farm for a year and did some rehabilitation... He kicked the drug habit, but picked up a new one in alcoholism... 401 ocean boulevard was released right at the tail end of that, but I don't believe he started touring until 76-77

100%

@@ClaptonFan91 it was smack, the coke ws there when he was boozing in 74 on, but the heroin was what he was shoving up his nose backstage before this show even

Absolutely!!

I agree so much man

bobby & Duane really made the lp better

My son met Bobby in Texas around 2017. Bobby graciously signed a copy of the Layla lol for me.

Completely agree with you sir. This song along with my absolute favorite version of little wing Bobby's voice shines through with soul and utter desperation

O my God, Bobby made the most of this opportunity. D & Ds were great and Carl was blazing. Johnny Cash was a class act.

Herr Whitlock lebt und singt gern noch.

So was JC's......given he managed to make himself heard without a mike. Suspicious!

@@iananderson3799 In this era they used a huge crane mounted studio mike for the main star, just out of shot.

@@jameskbaxter548 Makes sense. Thanks.

Johnny Cash was a true musical genius. He’s one of those rare musicians that are liked & admired by everyone regardless of their musical tastes. If you think about it there are/were very very few musicians that managed to do that.

I never missed an episode of the Johnny Cash Show. He was absolutely fearless about the talent he booked for his show! (I am thinking of when he had Neil Young on to perform 'Needle and the Damage Done!) Carl Perkins comes across as the consummate professional here. TY for the excellent upload.

I worked a little market down the street from Johnny Cash's home growing up. He and his wife were in quite often and were always very patient and nice to fans. He even bought a boom box for a elderly woman I worked with so she could listen to his cd's (she only had a record player) and then sent an assistant out to show her how to use it.

@@jamesjohnson-vj6uu Mr Cash allowed The Guess Who to perform Share The Land when radio stations all over the land of the free were banning it because...wait for it..."communism".

Johnny's duets and collaboration with Bob Dylan, put country music together w/ beatnik poetry from NYC... both legends!!

Ya this is the shit!

He knew he was in the presense of an Icon. Never even thinking he was up there with THE BEST. 3 of the best dudes in music!!!

Same here, had a smile all the way through!

He sorta looked nervous .. It was really great to see. His eyes told a story when Perkins was playing a solo.. Not sure what the story was

Now a lot of musicians feel that way playing with Eric now.

The "True" Master is 50% Teacher and 50% Student. This stage contained 6 "Masters"

Carl Perkins was in a class of his own and everyone knew it including Clapton of course...

@@ST-cy6weWhatever the story was, it developed into a friendship between Carl Perkins and Eric Clapton.

Love Clapton's expression after the Dick Dale surf slide by Perkins at 6:15

canadianroot I was going to say the same thing!

I saw that,,, that's why he got better!

The money's good and the fame can be handy, but satisfaction can only be had by reaching for what you really want...and in EC's case, it was to jam with his heros and help them.

Clapton knows he can't sing well.

Damn they (Carl and Johnny) look OLD. I was still getting carded at 39. Now at 64 they let me slide.

this was actually early november 1970 taped

Gawd he makes it look effortless

just look at his smile. I wonder what he asked Carl at end of song?

Probably wishing Dwayne Allman was there!

@@janetcorley6212 "It was My solo, you owe me your strange guitar"

Carl Perkins blows.

@@JapanAlex01 Without Carl Perkins rock n roll wouldn't be the same. He was one of the most skilled & experimental guitarist of the 50s

Carl Perkins and Chuck. Both amazing

@@JapanAlex01 nobody listens to you

Bobby said that Eric was a bit intimidated at that performance. Not surprising, these were giants.

Eric Clapton, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash together on the same stage performing was priceless

I really don't see Clapton as being nervous. At this point he was already touring the world for a few years .

Agreed!!

He had been touring for a few years but it was limited to Britain , parts of western Europe and the US . Cream never went to Australia or Japan as Clapton did later on .

EC loved all the old country performers AND all the old Blues legends. He knew what awesome music sounded like.

billbillyful, I couldn't agree more!

Except Clapton is quite young here and nowhere near past his prime, lol. You're right, though, it's a great video of three legends.

Eric was 25 at the time this was filmed so nowhere near past his prime lol Also they did film several takes in front of the live audience so what we see here is a retake but I know what you mean,it's still real musicians doing their thing

I’m sad because all the Sun records and rockabilly musicians are gone, it’s my favorite style of rock, I love the energy and the attitude and I feel like rock n roll from the 50’s is ballsier than any rock n roll that came after, I also love that kind of music for the kind of people the musicians were, most of them were humble, like Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins. It makes me sad and angry that people forget the legacy it brought (especially my generation who knows nothing about music) of how it broke white and color barriers in society I feel like in todays society we’re being separated again by both blacks and whites of the way you should be and we don’t have another Elvis or Johnny Cash who could stand up and bring us back together again with music and you see too many musicians who hate a certain group of people and it’s awful, Johnny loved his fans no matter if they were rich, poor, prisoners, Christian or not and that’s why I look up to Johnny Cash

B.B. King was still making that joke right up until he died. "This boy's getting pretty good!"

You think ?

Johnny cash and Eric Clapton. More then incredible. Legends having a ball playing great music. Epic. Thank you guys

Yeah, like 'The Yarbirds' and 'Cream' never happened.

Have to keep an eye on that one.

Amén

this is right up there with the dirty mac version of yer blues, something i could never tire of watching/hearing

Nice Carol 😊

i think he was considered one of the greatest during this era. Very sought after session player and Vegas performer.

@@PatriotSteve Yeah,Eric said in his autobiography that Jim Gordon and Carl Radal were the most powerful rhythm section he's ever played with

Not underrated at all. Is considered one of the best session musicians during the 60s and 70s.

Underrated? One of the best drummers in the world at this time.

@@davidmellish3295 Considering Bruce and Baker in Cream, that's some high praise indeed. I will agree that Layla and other Assorted Love Songs" is my favorite Clapton album. There's no doubt Gordon and Radle were locked in on that album and in concert from what I've heard.

Oh boy love this Trip 😍💙 thanks for sharing

Yes indeed

He had jack Bruce but Bobby's voice is epic

@@woody816 I'd say he was a sideman to Jack back at Cream tho

Easily.

@@ZeusTheo_67 Bobby Whitlock was NOT a sideman. Bobby & Eric started Derek & the Dominos. They together took Gordon & Radle to back up/collaborate on All Things Must Pass for George Harrison. The formula was so tight & talented they decided to formally start the Dominos. Together, Eric & Bobby share writing credits on all the great songs on Layla & Other Assorted Love Songs. Jim Gordon also got a writing credit for Layla for the piano coda but Rita Coolidge (Gordon"s girlfriend, until Jim punched her in the face during Mad Dogs & Englishmen tour) said that Jim Gordon stole that from her. All the best, stay healthy!

buckfan1969 one of my all time favorite albums

I agree with you. There's a quality on Derek and Domino's Layla that to me is unsurpassed. It is so deep.

If you listen to every riff on each song separately, they all fit together perfectly, no matter how individually complicated. Clapton is up there with Television for guitar genius.

BUCKFAN1969 Agreed.

buckfan1969 , I agree. Derek and the Dominos Live is a great album, Duane Allman and Eric Clapton together with Jim Gordon on Layla is phenomenal.

What of Bobby do you remember? Anything you can speak to? Thanks :)))

Yeah, his is such a sad story. Great drummer with dynamics and flawless timing. They say schizophrenia but I think it was life on the road. Drugs and alcohol took their toll on him. He and Carl Radle were a powerhouse rhythm section, right there with David Garibaldi/Rocco Prestia.

The drummer for Derek & The Dominos was later diagnosed as schizophrenic after he murdered his mother. Such a shame he didnt get the help he needed b4 it was Too Late.............

​@cyndygough4107 Jim Gordon one of the best of his time.

I didn't even recognize Eric....he looks so young. Never seen him look so young

Carl Perkins ,Eric Clapton and Johnny Cash performing on the same stage is priceless

And the Perkins influence came from George Harrison who Eric looked up to like a brother. And Chet Atkins. George was promoting both even through his early Beatles input.

Jerry P absolutely incredible

Johnny Cash said that he was a country artist. but the truth is he started out as a rock and roll musician. with songs like Rock and Roll Ruby, I Will Rock for You, and Get Rhythm. and he always believed in rock and roll along with the other genres. that's why he always made room for rock and roll, blues, folk music, and country on his T.V. show. and he gave many musicians careers a huge boost having them on his show. and he stayed that way throughout his life. I'm a huge rock and roll fan. but I've had people ask me how I can like both rock and roll and country. and I have to say it's because of Johnny Cash.

Clapton was the only Brit. Bobby Whitlock, Carl Radle and Jim Gordon were from U.S.A. (Memphis, Tulsa, LA respectively).

TV show producers scheduled this. Union Jack, ha ha.

Excellent 😀

Great to here from someone who was actually there with the actual taping date. You are one lucky person. You do realize that TV shows and movies are noted by when they are broadcast / released not taped / filmed. The show was broadcast on January 6, 1971.

This was in the days before VCRs. I remember when it aired on TV. I taped the audio off the TV speaker with cassette recorder. I was glad to have it. I was very happy when the video appeared in collectors circles a good 20 years before it became available on the Johnny Cash best of DVD. Just for the record, this was recorded about 1:15 am. Clapton was the last guest. They played 6 songs. "It's Too Late", "Got To Get Better In A Little While", 3 takes of "Matchbox" and after the taping Johnny said, "If it's alright with our producer, Eric would like to play one more for you guys" and they played "Blues Power." It was historic and one of the greatest concert experiences of my life.

stlrockn Where those songs filmed??

The TV taping happened at the Ryman Auditorium (the original Grand Ole Opry House).

The song "It´s too late" is from the great Buddy Holly

Man that's got to be an awesome memory!

Mine was ‘86 ZZ Top center stage next to Billy Gibbons guitar amp. All I could hear was a drum beat & an amp. What a time to be alive!

First concert I ever attended was Johnny Cash (and family) in Merrillville Indiana ! *They Were AWESOME ! ! !*

Better than Cream. Derek and the Dominos was the best band period.

@@johncaswell2605 No way. Cream for the win.

Well said!

Jake Zywek yes yes yes and GROOVE

Well written

A bit like mick Taylor but not quite as melodic even though it is

That's a '56 Strat, straight to a Fender amp. That's the beauty

@4Q2 smith take this comment down please.

And a wife beater, but ok.

@@rdk2323 was gonna say

TheAdambee7 ....NO DOUBT....;)!!

@@rdk2323 you're a pussy

@@vivianstanshall8121 Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band.

He has a youtube channel which is awesome with his wife. Booby Whitlock & Coco Carmel. If you haven't see it check it out.

I don't understand a word you said about beat/time etc., but I listen to the Derek and the Dominos ln Concert (Live at the Fillmore) as much for Gordon's drumming as Clapton's playing, and EC is my favorite musician.

Yeah, too bad he went nuts and killed his mother.

@@boataxe4605 Hell, if I had known I would have paid him to kill mine. Oh well...what can you do?

Oh yeah, he did play on Cloud Nine.

And let's not forget the great Bobby Whitlock; Carl Radle; and Jim Gordon! What a foursome!