You need to know that Eric Clapton is a much bigger deal than many folks realize - some artists are so groundbreaking, so innovative, and so simply good at the style of music they do, that their influence actually shifts things, there are before-and-after musicians . . . music sounded different before Benny Goodman than it did after Benny Goodman, music sounded different before Bing Crosby than it did after Bing Crosby, and the same with Elvis, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, etc. These artists made such significant music, that they changed things - Eric Clapton must be counted among that small handful of before-and-after musicians. Clapton taught everyone what the electric guitar was going to sound like in Rock music - the electric guitar is the iconic image of Rock music because of Eric Clapton. People who only know of Clapton's 'Tears In Heaven', 'Wonderful Tonight', 'Layla', etc, are seeing the top 2% of a titanic-sized iceberg. Clapton's band Cream invented Rock music, Hard Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Heavy Metal, Blues-based Rock, etc, and they were disbanded before anyone ever heard of Jimi Hendrix or Led Zeppelin - by the time of Hendrix's appearance at Woodstock Clapton had already left Cream and had formed Blind Faith. But here's the thing - before he was even in Cream he had already changed everything in The Bluesbreakers and before in The Yardbirds . . . and after Blind Faith he still had Derek & The Dominos ahead of him and a solo career. He's the only Rock star to be featured on one of The Beatles' LPs and the only artist inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 3 times! Eric Clapton is a musician's musician, but most of the listening public have no clue what a massively significant artist he is. In this same concert, 'One More Car One More Ride', listen to 'I Want A Little Girl', 'Change The World', and his 'Over The Rainbow" is the best version after Judy Garland's original. There's no one in music like Eric Clapton . . . and on top of that, Clapton has become about the best Soul singer around today.
Couldn't have said it better myself. For the 98 percent, try these songs: "Pilgrim", "Peaches and Diesel", "Blues Power", "Reptile", "SIGNE" and one of the finest songs you can ever hear: "Autumn Leaves" aged to perfection!
Didn't he make a very popular song? I definitely remember hearing his name. When this guy cut loose with the "gravelly" voice, I thought it was one of the black guys. Do you know when this was?
This is such an incredible performance for so many reasons I cannot list them all. I freaking love Eric Clapton and the piano and the organ.... WOW!!!!!!! This is music perfection as far as I am concerned.
Clapton is hands-down my favorite musical artist. He was heavily influenced by BB King, whom Clapton called "without a doubt the most important artist the blues has ever produced." They did an album together called "Riding with the King", and you can see them perform together in several videos. Here's my favorite: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HzTlB-TjAzM.html
Eric and Jimi are neck and neck with me. Seen EC 29 times in concert. Gotta round that off to 30 sooner rather than later based on Slowhand's advancing age. His greatest era was brief as Derek. Derek and the Dominoes In Concert at the Fillmore is the greatest live rock album of all time. EC was on fire with arguably the greatest drum solo in rock history by Jim Gordon on Let It Rain. Keep on keeping on Eric!
Had the privilege of seeing eric 5 times throughout his career. He's just amazing. Really loved his tour in the 90 s when he started doing some acoustic in the round. The last time we saw him is a tour he called, nothing but the blues. Man,now that was a concert.
@@diomedestydeus3298 The greats are The Three Kings, the original electric blues men all of us copied and still learn from today. You don't know who they are, because you are ignorant of American musical history.
@@davisworth5114 Au contraire mon ami. It was a challenge. No one responded until you did. I assume the "Three Kings" you referenced were Albert, BB and Freddie, but they weren't the primary blues artists that influenced young Eric. He mentions in his autobiography, 'Clapton' 2007, that Muddy Waters, Robt. Johnson, John Lee Hooker, Big Bill Broonzy and Chuck Berry were his first major influences and techniques/styles he tried to emulate. "ignorant"? please.
Oh love Eric Clapton!!!! He's the man along with SRV OF COURSE! One u might love I sure do...Eric Clapton SRV Buddy Guy Jimmy Vaughn all on stage together...no lyrics just playing..SWEET HOME CHICAGO..ENJOY!! ❤
I was privileged enough to see Clapton in 2000. He never plays the a song the same way twice. Example is Have you ever loved a woman Live at Hyde Park. Amazing performance.
I have never met Eric, but my sister sees him regularly in Columbus, Ohio. His wife is from where my sister lives. She told me that he can be seen late at night doing his own laundry at a laundromat. He also attends the local AA meetings while he is there. That alone tells me much about him. He is humble and knows he is the same as all of us. I have nothing but respect for the man.
I first saw Clapton play with Cream in Chicago when I was 17 years old, my first concert. I saw him again in Hartford when he was on his Journeyman Tour. He is amazing.
I was lucky enough to see him and Derek and the Dominos at the Fillmore East, Delaney and Bonnie and Friends with Eric Clapton also at the Fillmore East, and with Blind Faith at Madison square garden. Always a treat, love him!!!
I have saw him twice,wish I have been more.The man is absolutely phenomenal! The first time was on The Journeyman tour,back in the late 80s in Charlotte NC.Just so happened,it was his 45th birthday,halfway through the show,the band started to sing happy birthday and the crowd joined in.He wiped his eyes,step back,lit a cigarette,took a couple of draws,put in the neck of the guitar,step up,and blew the roof off of the Coliseum.The show before was good,but after everybody singing to him,was absolutely,the best show,I have everseen,period.
Been a fan of Eric Clapton for years. I have seen most all the Great Rock and Blues Bands and Artists. I'm 71 and grew up with the best that changed music forever but I had never saw Eric Clapton in Concert until 2015 at MSG his 70th day celebration . All the other concerts I've seen they sounded no better than their best live recordings. Clapton is in a league of his own. Live in concert he was 10 times better than any recording I have ever heard of him. I was speechless. I had goose bumps and the hair was standing up on my neck and arms. My wife was with me and she is from China and only knew of him because of me . She is a opera singer and very gifted. She said that he was the most amazing musician she had every heard. Her comment was when he played guitar it was like it was singing. Also there was Derek Trucks, John Mayer and Johnnie Vaughn. They were great but compared to Clapton they sounded like beginner's. If you have never been to one of his concerts you must go to understanding what I mean as recoding's in no way does him Justice.
Ty, got my ticket to see Eric Clapton at the Royal Albert Hall in May 2021, first time I saw him was in Hyde Park, London, when he was with Blind Faith. He was about 23 then. Seen him many times since the last time when he was 70, again at the Hall. He will be 75 next May. I'm looking forward to going, if it happens. Great reactions, by the way, I love watching this one.
I am Wes Lennon, Ty. Eric Clapton - Lead Guitar and Vocals, Billy Preston-Vocals, Keyboards, Andy Fairweather-Lowe 2nd Guitar, Vocals, Nathan East-Bass, Vocals, David Sancious, Piano, Keyboard & Tube Sax, - Drummer-Steve Gadd = Best Live EC band I've seen put together.
Sir Eric Clapton - Knight Commander of British Empire- at present the only person inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 3 times. I enjoy your reactions . So happy to see young folks discovering music. Yes I’m fortunate to have attended 3 of his live performances.
The one and only Mr. Eric Clapton! He has a HUGE music catalog!! Fantastic, a legend! My bf loves to play his music on acoustic guitar- and played “wonderful tonight” for me on his bass 26 years ago when we started dating-❤️ That is a sure fire fav of mine by E.C.! 💛✌️🤘🏼
Saw him in 98... he was awesome it was the father's eyes tour he started with his new stuff and worked his way backwards... the man can bend strings like no other... that strat was screaming and crying so wonderfully you had to come up out of your seat even if you'd just sat down to take a break.. no one sat down for long at his show... CHECK OUT Eric Clapton live from HYDE PARK 96-97 for a real taste of what a class act he is.
Eric Clapton and BB King "Riding with the king." That is a title of a song and the album, Eric Has been in rock for years, but is also a great Blues musician. You need to here what happens when those two create an album together. I would suggest anything from that album
Whole-heartedly agree! Phenomenal album, one of my all time favorite complete albums. Some albums only have a couple of songs that demand much attention. Riding with the King is one great song after another.
Saw him in NOLA about 8 month after losing his son Connor. It was an awesome concert and he brought the house down. Played a LOT of his old songs, my favorite that night was Old Love. Heck of a percussionist section and the same bassist he has playing with him in this video. If you ever get a chance to see him, GO. You won't regret it.
Clapton is God. Never liked being called that but at 18 he was an accomplished player. From the Yardbirds to Cream to a solo career and best friends with B.B. King he has come a long way especially with his vocals.
A classic by the great Freddie King. Clapton is/was a true aficionado of traditional blues, going all the way back to the immortal Robert Johnson. Clapton covered it on the Derek and the Dominoes album and it has been a concert staple of his for years.
Such a humble musican *Eric Clapton* he's graced so many different projects. First a guitarist in the *Yardbirds* in 1963 a group that both *Jimmy Page*(Led Zeppelin) and *Jeff Beck*(Rod Stewart) were in. He left that band when started having commercial success, he joined *John Mayhall and the Bluesbreakers* in 1965 even though he was a big part of their sound he didn't even last a year. He left and formed *Cream* a trio of himself *Jack Bruce*(bass, vocals) and *Ginger Baker*(drums) in 1965. They had strong commercial success, but *Slow hand* wanted to do something else so he and drummer *Ginger Baker* put the band *Blind Faith* with *Steve Windwood* on lead vocals and keys. They lasted for only one album. By 1970 *Mr Clapton* was getting more comfortable with his voice for leads and released his first of many albums. Also creating the group *Derek and the Dominoes* a album with great songs just didn't appeal to the public when it was released and sells suffered. But thank goodness it didn't stop him from making music! To think he's still living at gracious age of 73 and on top of that inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times, with the *Yardbirds*, *Cream* and as a solo artist. I've never got to see him live, but I've definitely heard him live. By the way some of my favorite live songs from him is *Wonderful Tonight*, *Old Love* and *Badge* from *24 nights* that whole album is worth a listen! Well as always looking forward to seeing your next reaction peace ✌️☮️ and blessings 🙏!!
Dam MRM, watching this gave me chills. it was like watching them jam live, rather then a concert. I love it when people feel the music when playing it.
Mandy Atterbury They ARE jamming live. I sort of think a concert where it sounds identical to the record is kinda pointless. May as well just stay at home.
It IS a jam. This song has been part of his concerts for decades and is always used as a generic blues for entirely improvised instrumentals, hence the false start which was not going to work.
Eric Clapton is that one British artist that plays in such a way that I forget he's British until he does an interview or something. You need to do White Room, Crossroads, and the original version of Layla and the acoustic version of Layla.
If you are listening to this on some cheap sound system, you are doing yourself a huge disservice. I have a dedicated movie room, 7.2 sound with 2 1300 watt 18 inch subs in a 550 sq. ft room. This music dvd in DTS surround is absolutely amazing. Billy Preston on the organ just makes me smile. I never heard of Billy Preston before this dvd.. and he just blew me away. Fathers Eyes and River of Tears off this dvd is simply fantastic. I was born in 1970, so clapton was actually a little before my time of growing up with 80s hair metal, but this is easily my favorite music dvd of all time. Clapton is simply one of the few musicians who becomes one with his instrument.
I first saw Clapton in the 70's and have been to a half a dozen of his concerts since. The talent is obvious but so much more evident when displayed in a live performance. Everything he does he usually does better then others. A rare talent that takes music to a different level of perfection.
If I recall correctly, this song was written about the love for a woman who belonged to his best friend. In real life, Eric Clapton did fall for the wife of his best friend, and went on to make her his wife. The friend? George Harrison of Beatles fame. The woman? Pattie Boyd. Eric and George recovered their friendship and went on to play together onstage for the British Royalty at the Prince's Trust Concert.
Saw EC in Huntsvillle, Al. many years ago, and just like this he brought down the house!! The emotion and soul he puts into his music permeates the venue, and gives all in attendance an unspoken appreciation of his soul, and passion. Incomparable.
I miss you Ty... And the family of MRMI's... Been so sick with respiratory and tummy virus back to back and feel like I've been out of communication and fellowship with the family for so long now. 😕 But great job with how awesome the channel and group has become with each other! 💕💓💕💓💕💓💕💓💕
I went to an Eric Clapton concert called "From The Cradle" . he's primarily a blues artist and the From The Cradle was his homage to blues greats. Please check it out. Originally he was a founding member of CREAM.
I have seen the great Eric Clapton a number of times. He has been important since Yardbirds, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Cream and Derek and the Dominos. Thanks for playing this. The piano was David Sancious and the organ was the late great Billy Preston. The drummer was the great Steve Gadd.
Eric Recorded this in 1965 with The Yardbirds. He recorded it again in 1971 with Derek and the Dominoes for the album Layla. A blues song by Freddie King. But it fit perfectly on Layla as the album was essentially a love letter to Patty Boyd, his best friend George Harrison's wife and later Eric's. Both ended in divorce. Wonderful Tonight was also written about her, when he got mad because she made them late getting ready for a party. I've never seen or met Eric, but an old friend lived in a tiny $500/month studio apt in Venice two buildings from his multi million dollar house. Both were one building and an alley from the beach.
One of his greatest performances. He and Billy Preston go back too the Beatles White Album. And you can see and hear their mutual admiration for each other. Watch when Clapton gives him the head nod. Billy goes off.
Eric Clapton was in a "super group" from 1966 to 1968 called "Cream". The other two members were Jack Bruce on bass and Ginger Baker on drums. An absolutely iconic number of theirs which you really have to hear is "Sunshine of Your Love". But listen to the original studio recording. It is much better than any live version out there...It's blow your mind...
Tears in Heaven really affects me as both my parents have passed on as well as my older brother. I always think of them when I hear that particular song❤️
Love EC! My eldest son helped name his younger brother, and we named him Eric. Haha! He wanted to call him EC, but we went with Matthew as his middle name. And the boy loves his music, and has got serious rhythm!
Deep, down and dirty, can't beat a bit of Eric Clapton. I saw Eric Clapton 20 odd years ago in concert, at the NEC arena, Birmingham, UK, fabulous live, could not tell the difference between live and recorded
Yes I had the pleasure of meeting him & his lovely wife. A fine down to earth gentleman . Please check out the live version of Layla. I enjoy your work & appreciate your efforts.
Eric Clapton is just all together good. I haven't heard a song I dont enjoy but tears in heaven is the saddest. If you ever get a chance watch his bio on you tube.
And he doesn’t perform either one anymore. He says it’s too hard. Conor Clapton died when he fell out of a window in a high rise in New York City. He fell 25 stories. He was four years old.
A very different Eric Clapton song is Tears in Heaven which he wrote after his 4 year old son’s death. There are so many British musicians from the 60s who loved the Blues, but interpreted it their own way.
I’ve had the God given luxury of seeing and hearing both Eric Clapton and Billy Preston...and all I can say is Thank You for sharing your gift of making great music! God bless you both, twice! Nurenberg in 78, Portland in 1998. RIP Billy P.
He is rock royalty--only 3 time inductee to Rock and Roll HOF. Play "The Core" from the album "Slowhand". And then play live Crossroads from 1968 with Cream.
Man, I have seen Eric three times in concert spanning 3 decades. First time was in the 70's then in Atlanta in the 80's where I witnessed him bring the stadium to their feet with just him and his guitar doing a solo. Then the last time in Nashville, I got to see him with my twin son's who were in their 20's. Man this guy is in the Rock and Roll hall of fame 3 times. He is like in the top 3 guitarist of all time!. Welcome to the club, even though you are a late arrival, lol.
OMGGGGGG! Ty, this was INCREDIBLE! WOW! DEFINITELY play more like this! I watch you EVERY night, and I have to say, that this was one of my favorites! (I had goose bumps up and down my arms and legs!) Lol!
In the 60,s people were spray painting,Clapton is God on the sides of walls. That is how much he influenced music when Rock and blues were being re_invented. Muddy waters said it best, The blues had a baby and they named it Rock N Roll.
I was at a Clapton concert in the early 90's. He kind of phoned it in that night but Clapton phoning it in is better than 99% of musicians at their peak. Absolutely incredible.
MRM... did you say this request came out from West Lynn, Mass? My home town! Anyway.... you found a really choice version of this classic by EC. My man on the keyboards just added a whole other dimension! FYI: a little history on this song. He’s singing about his love for Patti Boyd who at the time was with George Harrison of the Beatles. His best friend. It happened for real. And as usual... Eric’s just killin’ it. Nice job my friend.
I grew up at the time when Clapton was only a teenager. He is truly one of the great performers we have ever encountered. Thanks , it warms my heart seeing reactions to these great entertainers. By the way if you want to hear him when he first started , listen the the "Dominoes". By the way ,I would love to watch your reaction listening to one of the least unknown tunes by the Manhattans, "Kiss and and say goodbye". Its a great one.
Billy Preston's playing the hell out of that organ. I told you he was one of the best and that's why they nicknamed him the fifth Beatle. You got to listen to him and Steve Winwood both playing the organ at the same time.
The man could play the guitar! Enough said. I loved when he was Cream. Maybe you can react to some Cream songs, such as "White Room" and "Strange Brew."
