Eric Clapton - Over the Rainbow (with lyrics) 

I really am so happy he introduces his band first!!! They are all so,talented!!

I’m dedicating this to my dear brother who passed away 3 weeks ago. I played this in the hospital after his severe stroke 5 years ago when he couldn’t talk. But he sang this song out loud and beautifully. The nurse came in and said how incredible it was. We’d walk around the floor and he’d sing this loud and clear. I also played it while holding his hand when he was leaving this world, 3 weeks ago. Thank you, Mr Clapton for the most beautiful version of this song. I hope my brother heard it.

Nothing this man can't play or sing, such a talent and we're so blessed he's still on this Earth with us. ❤

He played with the Beatles , Stones, BB King, Cream and an also great solo career. How blessed we are to have slow hand in our lives. Thank you Mr Clapton for making memories.

Clapton, a cultural icon, a life of tragedy, a man of integrity, a leader in the resistance to tyranny and a personal lifelong hero.

After watching many many live performances of Clapton, one thing you can notice - the guys who play with him seem extremely happy. I wish that to everyone. Can't see that anywhere else

I think, the best part of this video was, when at the beginning Eric Clapton, recognized all the other musicians in the band. What a Class Act... Young musicians should watch, and learn from one of the Best!

Classic played perfectly. Thank you for this blessing. It has given me a few moments of PURE joy.

I really enjoyed the sincerity, and gratitude Eric and Billy showed for each other, during the intro's this may have been the last concert that Billy really enjoyed himself, after his come back from very tragic and troubled past events, Eric knew all to well about the demons of addiction, and welcomed Billy back with open arms, God bless'em both Ase'

Eric Clapton, what’s not to like about this version. A little bluesy, jazzy and MASTER CLASS! ❤️🎵🎵😍

I dedicated this beautiful song to my mom & dad ,rest in peace 😍😍😍.Thanks Mr. Clapton you're indeed a great musician, a legend.

Eric, you killed it again. One of the top versions of this song along with Gene Vincent's, somewhere over there... up in Heaven. And what an extraordinary band you got together. You never cease to amaze with the freshness of every line you play, and you've never sung better then you do today. Aretha was right you're not white, you have the colour of music, the one that Ray Charles can perceive. With your guitar you paint colors that even the blind can see . God bless you.

We all should be so very thankful that God spared this man's life and did not allow rejection,drugs and sorrow take him from us early on. What a great musician and ambassador of the blues and a great humanitarian!

Eric Clapton is so gracious with his guests and fellow musicians It warms my heart

I’ve have a new found respect for Clapton. His later years are definitely his best.

Not just because I love Clapton, but think about it folks, how many artists could pull off a Judy Garland classic, adapt it to this blues style, with the legendary guitar and vocals and make it a hit.

I played this at my moms funeral. She always loved Eric Clapton and this version of Over the Rainbow. Love and miss her everyday ❤

Perhaps the greatest version of this song ever.. and i'm 82 !

I could listen to Eric Clapton all day long. He's made some great songs over the years. A gentleman!! Bravo!!🎸🎸🎹🎸

One of the finest arrangements I've ever heard and I'm 72 years old and must have heard a hundred of them.

My only thoughts listening to this is of his little boy that he lost so many years ago in that tragic accident....Lovely and yet so haunting. The best rendition I've ever heard in my lifetime!

This must be one of the most recorded songs ever...I can honestly say Eric, this is one of the loveliest of all of them. Just beautiful!! Love from New Zealand. xx 9.2020.

Just can't express how much I love this man and this song...

For all the torment that man has gone through, he remains a class act, an extremely talented musician, and a great humanitarian. I pray he has found peace because of what he suffered and eventually gave the world.

Over the rainbow has been sung a lot of times by a lot of people. But every now and then Eric Clapton happens. And then something exceptional becomes a classic again.

Saw this show in Vegas 20 years ago. All acoustic Billy Preston, Dr. John. Was in awe. Went back the next night. Felt like I owed it to myself

I also lost a son and so admire your courage and heart. Thank you.

There is just something about this song that is always relevant. I just heard a jazz pianist play it at a funeral last weekend just after the service ended. I think I'll always remember the moment.

We just don't know how lucky we are to enjoy the talents of truly great musicians such as Eric Clapton. We were both blessed and spoiled to experience others such as Les Paul, Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and many others as well over the past 60 odd years. We should be truly thankful for what they gave us in music. We grew up and lived in amazing times. Think about that for a moment.

OK. From a musician's stand point there's a lot you can say about Clapton. High's and Low's of course as we all have had. But one thing he gets that's lacking in some of today's music. He knows how much less is more. When you play the right notes, you don't have to play nearly as many of them and people will listen to you much longer than they will someone constantly trying to impress you with those wonderful (they think) calisthenics they have worked out on the guitar. Some of you will understand perfectly what I just said, others will not. But then, that's the way of the world these days. Everyone has their own reality. And many think theirs is the only reality. And for them, I suppose it is. And I'm sure there are quite a few who don't really like Clapton, but then, a LOT of us do!

WHAT A LOVELY VERSION OF THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG, PLAYED AND SANG BY THIS LEGEND.

I'm 74 and Clapton will always be my favorite guitarist. Layla is my favorite song. 😍

Love the way Eric introduces the band. He looks so happy and like a genuinely humble man!

This is really good, but if someone had told me in 1967 that some day Eric Clapton would be playing the Judy Garland classic I'd have told them they were nuts.

One of my favorite masterpieces! What a pleasure and peace to listen to this song!

Amazing ! Love , and Gratitude to a Great Musician , and Gentleman ! Loved The Excellent Band as well ! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❣️

Clapton, Steve Gadd, Nathan East, Billy Preston (R.I.P.), A. Fairweather- Low and David Sancious on stage, pure greatness! Really a lovely version of a classic.. Eric's playing's just wonderful, as well as his singing. His voice became better with age. Love, how relaxed he is here. Eric forever!!

How lovely to see introductions of the bandmates before the song. It really gives so much more meaning to the performance.

I love this song, the way He sings it! I love Eric Clapton’s music!❤️

This concert was one month before september the 11th. Take us back to then please, the world hasn't been the same since. Life was simpler and happier.

In Fort Worth Texas they just built a new arena 14000 seats called Dickies And I live 2 blocks away and get to walk down the 13th of September and watch Eric Clapton play how cool is that! There's only one...E.C.

Wonderful rendition of this iconic song. He did a great job. Heartfelt. Takes me back to the magic of childhood and hope. Many thanks.

Always among the most tasteful, and melodic "feel" players... also, his singing has Never been better than this! Of all of his work, Behind The Sun (album) most stands out to me as a triumph. Cheers, Eric... Cheers, Sir!

Eric has enough talent and confidence that he doesn't feel the need to mess with the melody or lyrics to put his own stamp on it like a lot of other artists do when covering this song. Thank you Eric!

Great version of this song,...an incredible group of musicians.💗💗

Love Eric Clapton. Big artists ends with a "God bless You".

Not for nothing but have you ever noticed that Eric always has the smoothest musicians

A Star-studded lineup to perform such a simple song in the best blues style ever. never get sick of listening to this.

Wonderful rendition of a classic. So sad some people cannot appreciate anything subtle and beautiful at the same time.

Phenomenal rendition. Best musicians on the planet and greatly arranged and played by slow hand. Fantastic. I replayed it 7 times.

The one and only Eric Clapton.

One of the most talented guitarists I’ve heard

Eric can always stir his audience's emotion up by but a few notes and a small set of "techniques"...! What a master of guitar! A great poet possesses a similar ability, who can always utilize but a few words to give the enchanting combinations!

Beautiful vocal from Eric, really delightful and sweet tunefulness.

I'm always overwhelmed by this man's incredible talent.

I love how Nathan East looks over at Eric several times in amazement at Eric's playing. That is, perhaps, the biggest compliment especially coming from one of the best Bass players to ever live.

First time hearing. Very nice. Eric Clapton a living legend.

Makes me so happy that he introduced his band mates. Humble. Music at its finest.. sounds amazing and fills the heart. Soak it up while you can.. nothing like this anymore and I'm 25. I'm thankful my parents taught me real music. I was born in the wrong era

Yes. I was taught that the space between the notes is just as important. Less is more. He just has that wonderful space that invites you in.

This guy Eric Clapton is pretty good. He should get a band together and record an album or something. He could really go places.

The Gibson guitar is so healing for the mind and soul. Pure tone and feeling. Eric is great also.

Gorgeous version! Really shows the versatility of Clapton & Friends.

Eric Clapton il miglior artista, chitarrista e cantante che ci sia fino adesso. Grazie Eric.

Thank you Eric Clapton for your musical and vocal inspiration! You set the bar high - thanks.

Eric sings this so beautifully, & that piano solo (with the thing in his mouth), was so cool.

EXCEPTIONAL version of a great classic.

The finest wish upon a star ever. Lord thank you for EC.

Beautiful talented musician and singer. Love this arrangement of Over The Rainbow. It's unique.

Okay, I don’t know what Fred was listening to but what I just saw was Clapton’s lightening fingers picking a jazzy rendition of a beloved classic. That was some fancy fret work! I love this arrangement. I think this is the best version, I’ve heard since Judy belted it out on the back of that wagon in Kansas. Well guess what Toto, we’re not in Kansas any more. Bravo Mystro!!

As I get older I understand better how genius covers a wide swath of mankind and time.

Thanks God for Eric Clapton. What a blessing and a gift from God.

I heard this played Live in Concert. Different City. Different Time. One of the most cherished memories of my Life. Priceless!

Take it from a guitarist of 59 years ... This was not a song halfway done by a very good blues/rock musician ... This was beautifully and tastefully crafted by a real musician. A stageful of real musicians ... And while we're at it, Jesus is the only way over that rainbow.

When Eric unites with Gibson, magic happens. It takes me back to his John Mayall and Cream days.

I saw this concert 3 times live at MSG each night was awesome thank you Eric

I am old and tired and I am sorry to keep commenting the same thing over and over again but this rendition is my new favorite song. Blessings~

Only Eric can take a classic like over the rainbow and put it to Jazz/blues...AWESOME AND WELL DONE!! and I liked the keyboard in it too!

All Hail the Artists and Musicians - who are keeping this world ALIVE.

So much talent on stage but no ego..

More people need to see this - a collection of pure class musicians from Eric`s dartboard centre - eminating from within.

This song is one of my all -time favourites. It has been done by many many artists, but None like this version. This man is second to none, as a musician and as a human being. Such talent. I can only reiterate the words of a fellow commentator.............................Why can't I

A masterpiece written by songwriters and Music composers Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg in 1938. One of those timeless classics that has complicated chords, smooth but tricky timing, and lyrics that paint a beautifully simple picture in your mind. These Music Masters, all of them, show their skills and provide a superb master performance of timeless masterpiece, written by music geniuses. Sometimes life gives us these moments to pause and enjoy. Thank You one and all.

This band could play this song in thousands of way and still entertaining. This one is I guess a more relaxed version of the song. Yet it is still very beautifully played and presented; rich, creative and intensely melodious.

Absolutely amazing arrangment...beautiful, warm, wonderful!

Absolutely sublime! Eric, Billy Preston (RIP), Andy Fairweather Low, Steve Gadd, Nathan East and David Sancious and that fabulous Gibson arch top. Beautiful!

Love how Eric introduces & honors his band members, one by one. Respect

Thank you for all you have given of yourself in your music ! Many of us have been around to share your musical journey with you. Over the Rainbow is like the icing on the cake. It’s one of the songs on my list to be played at my funeral. I hope to hear live again in 2 weeks in Atlanta like I did 20 years ago. I wish you well pilgrim, Spirit Bear

The mellowness of Eric's voice and the smoothness of the band just soothes the soul ✌❤ to yall

I lost my Mom in March of this year due to Covad. Hearing this song really helped me realize just how much she meant to me, and how much she will be missed. Thank You Eric !!!

what a wonderful world this could be..............somewhere over the rainbow.....where bluebirds fly! Thank you Eric Clapton for music that lifts us up to fly.....

HOLY FUCK!!!!!!! That was amazing! In my opinion that was as close is you can come to perfection! I loved everything about that performance! Clapton owned it! I know that was not his most wailing blues solo work, But it was amazing! So perfect for the song! and he sang it and played rhythm amazingly as well! Just overall a masterpiece!

Wow, just beautiful. Brought a tear to my eye.

he's not just Eric Clapton, he is EPIC Clapton

ABSOLUTELY BRILIANT.CONGRATS ALL THE WAY.

a stunning example of deep respect for the people with whom you do what you love

How humble this guy is

I love how he introduced everybody...helped me to memorize their names. These musicians have been playing with Eric Clapton for a long time.. great band ..they have got old together and are forever young. Just love them.

This is absolutely beautiful. From the guy who brought us the best guitar solo ever in “Crossroads”. The ovation when Eric’s name is mentioned by Nathan East is spine tingling.

Eric can play anything and everything. The man is an awesome guitar 🎸 player! Turning 69 in 3 days...what better than a little Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Doors

I lost my mother in March 2021 to Covid. The worst experience having to say your goodbyes over a cell phone in speaker mode as they had her in quarantine. I was handling it pretty good till I was processing my thoughts at my desk at work and for some reason I played this song. It brought me to my knees with emotion and I will always be grateful for this version of this song.