Watching 5 young men in today's society recognizing and admiring the pure musicianship of Eric Clapton and a lot of older artists, some true ones too, warms my soul.
I’m proud to say that I made sure that both my boys new all the great ones and they now realize that most of the new music today is a copy and most of it that’s new has no real meaning
I agree it's great that these bands are being appreciated and the instruments in their own right! Real music and not something generated on a computer! There's loads of great songs out there but with a band you listen beyond just the song, you pay attention to every instrument that makes up that song and how powerful the emotions you feel are. I said to my son's growing up to like a song simply because of it. No matter the genre and singer/band, just always be open cause you'll miss out on some great tunes that have and are standing the test of time which this is doing for these guys! Their reaction to Gary Moore solo had Tag crying! The guitar is a mesmerising piece of equipment!
Being 60 years old, and having grown up listening to Clapton, it tickles me to no end to watch you discover Eric for the first time. Your video is hands-down my favorite Reaction clip…OF ALL TIME. Bravo!
BB King called Eric his son. They had incredible love for each other. Eric along with other English guitarists reintroduced the world to the best old blues players from the south and gave them the long earned credit due them.
B.B.King loved the playing of Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac. Before they stopped being a British Blues band and became a middle of the road American sing-a- long band.
Clapton's life has been filled with addiction, tragedy, loss, and unbelievable artistic achievement. I heard an interview once where he stated "I have earned the right to sing the blues." Give a listen to "White Room", recorded by the band Cream.
@@jimmyhawkins5357 Yes, and was also the bassist, but Clapton played guitar. Was this not a discussion about his talent as a guitarist? If I'm not mistaken, the question was why is Clapton #2 on a list of the greatest guitar players. I believe "White Room" is a rock and roll masterpiece, largely thanks to Clapton's guitar. But thank you for letting those who didn't know who sang this classic. And Ginger Baker was the drummer, RIP to one of greatest drummers of rock and roll history.
@@jimmyhawkins5357 Yes. And Clapton was the guitarist, demonstrating why he was #2 on the list of greatest guitar players which was the topic of discussion - I believe the "reaction" was to question why Clapton rated so high as a guitar player. Do you not agree that his performance on this song is brilliant? And, yes, we all know Ginger Baker was on drums.
Some of the greatest blues music ever performed has come from Eric Clapton over his very long career. He is a stunning guitarist and a soulful singer. The combination of both makes for some truly moving experiences. It is no wonder he is considered a blues great. As a long time blues vocalist myself, its lovely to see young guys like you enjoying some of my era's musicians.
Eric Clapton is such a brilliant guitarist! I’m so happy these guys finally got to see him perform. He has an impressive history with a few bands, Derek and the Dominoes, Cream, Yardbirds to name a few. He never disappoints.
He was a neglectful father as he was drunk and high on drugs most of the time. Plus he’s a racist, crazy antivaxxer and a delusional conspiracy theorist.
@@bellabana and you seem to be someone who loves to look for comments to attack and bring everyone down to a hateful level... if that is the case, he paid the worst price any parent can pay!!! Unfortunately that was the lifestyle for people in the business at that time, that doesn't excuse his behaviour by any means but he wasn't the only one on drugs or alcohol in this time and I'm sure he has & will always feel heartbroken over these events.
A lot of guitarists learned their skills by listening to BB King and Muddy Waters. Those old blues guitarists are the connective tissue for so many great guitarists over the last 60 years. As for another great Clapton performance, please watch him play "Layla" live at MSG in 1999.
So many Blues artists such as Muddy Waters from the United States played for a long time in Birmingham England. Steve Winwood was a session musician for many of them. They influenced so many British artists in the 1960s and 1970s.
This is a massive tribute to Muddy, BB, and all the OG American blues artists. Their reach is so far and wide in the rock music of the '60's and '70's, even to British artists. You can hear blues influence in great bands like Jimi Hendrix and the Experience, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Big Brother and the Holding Company(with Janis Joplin), Elvis Presely and SO many more! Props to the OG's and two you guys for giving it a listen!
He made that guitar wail like a tortured soul. Glad you guys enjoyed it. Looked like y'all were deep into Eric's despairing groove. Love what y'all do. Great discussions too.
Eric Clapton is a wizard. Given the nickname "slowhands" his bluesy style is almost second to none. He, Hendrix, Jeff beck, Jimmy page and Stevie Ray Vaughn are consider by many as the greatest guitar players of all time.
Eric was given the nickname Slowhand Clap...ton because that is what he got from the audience in his early days when he took so long to tune his guitar.
Eric is one of the best guitar players of all time!! 'Layla' is definitely a track you should check out! There are two versions of this song, original & acoustic unplugged and both are amazing!! 'Bad Love' is also another great track by Eric. Gary Moore is another iconic guitar player and singer you should check out.... 'Still Got The Blues ' & 'Parisienne Walkways' live will really show you what Gary's made of. 🤘
The performance of Layla from the same concert is a must! Incredible musician, can thank my dad for bringing me up on Clapton that I still go back and listen to his songs very often
I love these guys, I'm 57 years old and so great to see these guys reactions to songs of my era, I'm a funk n soul man but appreciate good music, Eric is a legend
Does my soul great to see this. Please treat yourselves to more of Clapton. He's been around for a long time guys. Rock, jazz blues ect. Feed your souls ✨️ ♥️
I've seen Clapton in concert twice. Chills both times! He makes that guitar talk, cry, and moan. He is also one of the most underrated singers of his generation. He sings with emotion.
He will never be Stevie Ray Vaughan. Eric didn’t want to go on stage after Stevie bc he knew he couldn’t follow such brilliance. The last night of Stevie’s life he jammed on stage with Eric, BB King, Albert King, more and Stevie stole the stage
Many believe that the song While My Guitar Gently Weeps is one of the finest pieces of rock music written and played...The guitar comes to life. Eric Clapton is amazing...and varied styles of performance
Yes I agree with you about the quality of While my guitar gently weeps, a great song written by George Harrison, who invited Eric to play a guitar part for the recording.
Clapton's vocal abilities - IMO - have never been fully acknoiwledged due to his lengendary guitar presence. He was (now a bit old) a tremendous singer.
It is uncanny, but Eric Clapton is one of a few musicians that I have ever listened to that has never sung or played a song I didn't like. I must have gone through over a hundred songs of his over the last 40 years. It is impossible for him to not sound terrific. And there is always something different and unique about every one. I am glad you reacted to this solo. I hadn't seen it. He does so much with so little. It's magical. And the group he gets together on this stage looked like the best musicians. You should listen to "Tears in Heaven." It's heartbreaking. He lost his son, who had a tragic accident as a small boy.
You boys make me regret my dismissal of the younger generation as being incapable of appreciating real music! Keep up the great work! (Try Steve Vai for a guitar solo?)
Mr. "Slow hand" himself, (one of his nicknames). Well worth it to invest your time checking out more of his catalog as part of a band/s, and a solo artist. Amazing artist in every sense of the word.
Stevie Ray Vaughan is the GOAT always. Eric Clapton never wanted to play after him because he knew Stevie was so much better. They battled on stage the last night of Stevie’s‘s life and Stevie beat everyone. RIP❤️🩹 SRV🎸
This is one of the guitarists that Hendrix idolized, [along with Jeff Beck.] Clapton was in the 'first' Supergroup, 'Cream,' in the sixties. They were a 'power trio.'
Good call guys. One of his many great performances. I’m 60 so I’ve been listening to him a very long time. He can make that guitar cry. He’s one of the last of truly great Blues Man Ty Guys
Clapton was one of the best concerts I ever attended. Yeah, he did four decades of his hits and finished with "Over the Rainbow" from the Wizard of Oz. I swear, I had tears in my eyes (as did my wife). He is an amazing musician. I'd check out his live version of "I Shot the Sheriff".
Clapton is a blues legend. He kept leaving bands because they kept turning in to rock and roll bands, and he really just wanted to stick with blues. That said, he has charted albums in like 7 or 8 different genres. His fans in England had a simple way to express his greatness: Clapton is God.
Imagine hearing that live. You're in the top tier now, guys. Clapton has a great passion and love for the Blues and America's legendary Blues men who created it. Eric Clapton plays like that and you should hear him talk about Srevie Ray Vaughan. Great reaction. 😊✌💙
You mentioned the vibe being different... It is. Because NOBODY'S playing hits you in your soul like Eric's does. Keep watching his live concerts. #blues ♡
This is my favorite reaction. For the people like me who are familiar with Eric’s music, I couldn’t wait for you to hear this and I knew you would instantly change your mind. Great job guys.
Clapton is a legend, love his mad guitar play and his songs.. it was so so tragic what happened to his 4-year-old son sadly 😥 If you guys like mad guitar skills react to Esqueça do Mundo (Forget the World) by Lazer Lloyd he's impressive doing this piece solo with a guitar.
I was fortunate enough to see him in concert 3 times in the 90s. My husband was so inspired by Eric that he started playing guitar. Hubby is a great guitarist. It lead to him making his own electric guitars and then making acoustic guitars. It is amazing what an inspiration a musician can be to another person.
Eric is nice. But they're are way better players out there. He's probably top ten. But I'd take jimi,Jimmy,srv,Van Halen, Derrick trucks, and a few others over him. His blues sound is just very clean and consistent. Solos lack complexity and sounds lacks variety for me compared to others.
Mannnnn, I loved watching you guys listen to this, the smiles on your faces, and your sense of awe. I could also see how moved you were. I grew up listening to Clapton. You should check out Clapton with Stevie Winwood, OMG. I have not heard this in such a long time. What a great combination... you guys watching it for the first time, and Clapton just blowing everyone away.
Y’all were born too late to hear real music. No auto tune, real performances, true artists. Love seeing young people discovering Real music. Pure genius. Take a deep dive into the Blues. The foundation of all classic music. Soul. They is a saying you can’t play the Blues unless you’ve lived the Blues & its true. Check out the story of the Crossroads. Eric certainly we you through it.
Clapton is one of the best to ever do it and it's largely thanks to him (and others of course) that the Blues became as popular as it did. He just drips Soul. Check out stuff like 'Forever Man', 'Pretending', 'Bad Love', 'Before You Accuse Me' ,'Change The World' and 'Gotta Get Over' just to name a few out of many!
Love these reaction videos. Grew up in a guitar house, exposed to my parents’ music of the 50-60s, my grandparents music before that, and me 70s-90s. Big bands and calypso, Roy Orbison & Chet Atkins, Doo Wop & the Supremes, The Police & Guns & Roses with Hip hop & R&B, I was blessed to be exposed to such a large range of music. Hands down the best guitarist with he largest range of musicality and skill, self taught on so many instruments, was Prince. Remains the best live show I’ve ever seen. It’s like he gobbled up all who came before him and spit is all out in his own unique style. He is missed. Keep up the good work, guys. ❤
WOW AMAZING thanks guys for this video, I'm a professional singer and sang 2 of his songs *Bell Bottom Blues * and * Layla * check them out but I never heard THIS song solo it left me breathless got to listen to it again!🎸🎤🎶🎼🎹🎵🦌
FUI. Look up how he lost his toddler. Fell from their high rise apartment. Of cause he was devastated. He wrote and sang a song about losing his son. Old or young- man or woman-black or white you will have tears in yours when you listen to his words. So beautiful. Tears in Heaven.
Eric Clapton is so soulful , Jazzy, and rhythm and blues. He gets very deep into his music. He is a perfectionist. When his so passed away he wrote a song in tribute to him Tears in heaven. Glad you enjoyed his music.
Eric and Jimi were contemporaries but Jimi left us way to young. Eric is still here thankfully but it begs the question, how much great music would have Jimi created if he were still around now.
Glad to see ya’ll reacting to some great bluesmen. I really hope you ya’ll listen to the live version of “Wonderful Tonight” and to “Tears in Heaven”. I see that ya’ll found SRV, and I hope ya’ll start looking into Joe Bonamassa. The live version that almost nobody does is an old one with a black fender strat of “If Heartaches were Nickels”, it’s my favorite version of the song.
I just love watching you guy's finding this music, all the musicians that you are reacting to are great in their own way. Clapton does a song called Layla, on the original "Layla by Derick and the Domino's" A guy by the name of Duane Allman plays the wailing slide on it. Duane Allman of the Allman Brothers Band, check it out.
My Dad is a huge Eric Clapton fan and so I heard his music all the time growing up. I truly think he is the greatest guitarist to ever play. It is insane what he can do.
He'd been playing for decades by the time of this song. He's always had a great feel about him. From the 60's forward. A natural. Like the guitar was invented for him.
My late husband and I got to see him in San Diego on his Journeyman Tour many years ago. The stage opened up, there he was sitting on a chair they just started playing. His back up singers are amazing. It was a magical night.
He has played wit BB King many times ,also played with the Beatles in studio !! Gotta hear tears in Heaven ! You guys are gonna be in for some good stuff !!
Watching 5 young men in today's society recognizing and admiring the pure musicianship of Eric Clapton and a lot of older artists, some true ones too, warms my soul.
You took the words right out of my mind ths music was phenomenal then and glad to see this music touch their Souls.
I’m proud to say that I made sure that both my boys new all the great ones and they now realize that most of the new music today is a copy and most of it that’s new has no real meaning
That’s exactly what I thought too...! Brilliant choice boys.
Shows me America and the worlds bright future.
I agree it's great that these bands are being appreciated and the instruments in their own right! Real music and not something generated on a computer! There's loads of great songs out there but with a band you listen beyond just the song, you pay attention to every instrument that makes up that song and how powerful the emotions you feel are. I said to my son's growing up to like a song simply because of it. No matter the genre and singer/band, just always be open cause you'll miss out on some great tunes that have and are standing the test of time which this is doing for these guys! Their reaction to Gary Moore solo had Tag crying! The guitar is a mesmerising piece of equipment!
Eric is one of the best guitarists of all time. His jam sessions with B.B. King are legendary masterpieces.
And has made tons of racist statements in the past - seems like a bit of a prick tbh
Not to mention tours with Muddy Waters Robert Cray and of course Cream
Derek and the Dominos was literally Eric Clapton and Duane Allman...
@@adamwehib7191he did once and he apologised. It was 50 years ago
Prince is better
Only artist to be inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 3 times! As member of Yardbirds, member of Cream and as solo artist.
Don't forget Derick and the Dominoes.
@chrisjones7352 , I remember Derick and the Dominoes, but so far, they have not been inducted into R&R Hall of Fame. Maybe one day!
@@Newcastle423 Can you?
And Blind Faith and Derek and the Dominoes.
@@marymargaretmoore9034 , yes, but was NOT inducted into Hall of Fame for those bands, YET.
Being 60 years old, and having grown up listening to Clapton, it tickles me to no end to watch you discover Eric for the first time. Your video is hands-down my favorite Reaction clip…OF ALL TIME. Bravo!
I'm 62 and was raised on Eric Clapton. My dad was a big lover of great music of all kinds.
He recorded an album with BB King which is fabulous. He started with the Yardbirds, Cream, Derrick and the Dominos, etc. The man is a living legend.
Graffiti all around London circa 1969 "Eric Clapton Is God"...:)
Delany and Bonnie, The Dirty Mac, Blind Faith!
Correction-he started with John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers-been following him since then…….
BB King called Eric his son. They had incredible love for each other. Eric along with other English guitarists reintroduced the world to the best old blues players from the south and gave them the long earned credit due them.
‘Riding with the King’...killer album!
Wonderful ❤
Mr BB King and Stevie Ray Vaughan had a strong bond and he referred to Stevie as his son.
I've always known Eric Clapton to be a master guitarist and singer,yet the whole time I was listening I kept seeing B.B.King's face!🎸
B.B.King loved the playing of Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac. Before they stopped being a British Blues band and became a middle of the road American sing-a- long band.
Clapton's life has been filled with addiction, tragedy, loss, and unbelievable artistic achievement. I heard an interview once where he stated "I have earned the right to sing the blues." Give a listen to "White Room", recorded by the band Cream.
Great post. He has indeed earned that right.
White room was sung by Jack Bruce on the Cream album.
@@jimmyhawkins5357 Yes, and was also the bassist, but Clapton played guitar. Was this not a discussion about his talent as a guitarist? If I'm not mistaken, the question was why is Clapton #2 on a list of the greatest guitar players. I believe "White Room" is a rock and roll masterpiece, largely thanks to Clapton's guitar. But thank you for letting those who didn't know who sang this classic. And Ginger Baker was the drummer, RIP to one of greatest drummers of rock and roll history.
Great Song
@@jimmyhawkins5357 Yes. And Clapton was the guitarist, demonstrating why he was #2 on the list of greatest guitar players which was the topic of discussion - I believe the "reaction" was to question why Clapton rated so high as a guitar player. Do you not agree that his performance on this song is brilliant? And, yes, we all know Ginger Baker was on drums.
Eric’s “Tears in Heaven” makes me cry every time i hear it. It’s about losing his little boy. Just broke my heart.
Yes, my gosh, can't help but cry when you hear the words & the melody 💙
Was coming on to say the same
Me too because I lost my daughter.
I named my son after that little boy. ❤
He wasn't lost he fell out a 87 story window 😅
Some of the greatest blues music ever performed has come from Eric Clapton over his very long career. He is a stunning guitarist and a soulful singer. The combination of both makes for some truly moving experiences. It is no wonder he is considered a blues great. As a long time blues vocalist myself, its lovely to see young guys like you enjoying some of my era's musicians.
Eric Clapton is such a brilliant guitarist! I’m so happy these guys finally got to see him perform. He has an impressive history with a few bands, Derek and the Dominoes, Cream, Yardbirds to name a few. He never disappoints.
Eric has been through such sadness when he lost his son his pain can be heard through his music. He is awesome.
Tears In Heaven is the song he wrote when his son passed away 😢
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He was a neglectful father as he was drunk and high on drugs most of the time. Plus he’s a racist, crazy antivaxxer and a delusional conspiracy theorist.
@@bellabana and you seem to be someone who loves to look for comments to attack and bring everyone down to a hateful level... if that is the case, he paid the worst price any parent can pay!!!
Unfortunately that was the lifestyle for people in the business at that time, that doesn't excuse his behaviour by any means but he wasn't the only one on drugs or alcohol in this time and I'm sure he has & will always feel heartbroken over these events.
He is phenomenal!
A lot of guitarists learned their skills by listening to BB King and Muddy Waters. Those old blues guitarists are the connective tissue for so many great guitarists over the last 60 years. As for another great Clapton performance, please watch him play "Layla" live at MSG in 1999.
He has a album with BB King. That's real good
So many Blues artists such as Muddy Waters from the United States played for a long time in Birmingham England. Steve Winwood was a session musician for many of them. They influenced so many British artists in the 1960s and 1970s.
Layla one of the greatest songs ever written!!
uc405 Yes, please do guys.
This is a massive tribute to Muddy, BB, and all the OG American blues artists. Their reach is so far and wide in the rock music of the '60's and '70's, even to British artists. You can hear blues influence in great bands like Jimi Hendrix and the Experience, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Big Brother and the Holding Company(with Janis Joplin), Elvis Presely and SO many more! Props to the OG's and two you guys for giving it a listen!
He made that guitar wail like a tortured soul. Glad you guys enjoyed it. Looked like y'all were deep into Eric's despairing groove.
Love what y'all do.
Great discussions too.
Clapton been around since the 60's playing the blues. He's the best blues guitarist still.
Spread the word to younger generations, this is real music and talent that is not being
Heard today
Eric Clapton is a wizard. Given the nickname "slowhands" his bluesy style is almost second to none. He, Hendrix, Jeff beck, Jimmy page and Stevie Ray Vaughn are consider by many as the greatest guitar players of all time.
Eric was given the nickname Slowhand Clap...ton because that is what he got from the audience in his early days when he took so long to tune his guitar.
Dont forget Duane Allman, Dickie Bettes, Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes...........
@@agw1965 Warren Haynes is a criminally underrated guitarist!
And the highly underrated Gary Moore.
Roy Clark goes above and beyond all,
Eric is one of the best guitar players of all time!!
'Layla' is definitely a track you should check out! There are two versions of this song, original & acoustic unplugged and both are amazing!!
'Bad Love' is also another great track by Eric.
Gary Moore is another iconic guitar player and singer you should check out....
'Still Got The Blues ' & 'Parisienne Walkways' live will really show you what Gary's made of. 🤘
Layla for sure
Layla!
Video link is Eric Clapton playing Layla at Live Aid in 1985 with Phil Collins on the drums.
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Don't forget that Duane Allman played the slide lead on Layla. Another great guitarist.
Eric Clapton is a purist, probably the greatest, back in a time when talent was king.
That's just the tip of the iceberg! Eric has lots of amazing music!
It's great to see you guys so involved in this Man's music. Please watch 'Tears in Heaven' and be prepared to hear his heart cry on the guitar.
Tissues needed on that one!
So good
Well, because it is about his 4 y/o son's death. I remember when that song came out. I bawled forever.
The death of his son. It broke all of our hearts! Us old folks have the best music…it was sung with heart and soul
And 60 years later it’s still as strong as ever
The performance of Layla from the same concert is a must! Incredible musician, can thank my dad for bringing me up on Clapton that I still go back and listen to his songs very often
Layla by Eric Clapton is so good, especially live.
I love these guys, I'm 57 years old and so great to see these guys reactions to songs of my era, I'm a funk n soul man but appreciate good music, Eric is a legend
Antonio. Even older, and loving this show. ❤🧓
These CLOWNS never heard of Eric, so no appreciation !
57 ???? No Youngsters,Please!
Does my soul great to see this. Please treat yourselves to more of Clapton. He's been around for a long time guys. Rock, jazz blues ect. Feed your souls ✨️ ♥️
Eric is a true artist, respected worldwide. I hv loved him for decades.
AMEN TO THAT!!!!!
Eric Clapton is an amazing musician.
I've seen Clapton in concert twice. Chills both times! He makes that guitar talk, cry, and moan. He is also one of the most underrated singers of his generation. He sings with emotion.
He's still considered one of the best blues guitarists ever. loved listening to him, amazing experience live.
He will never be Stevie Ray Vaughan. Eric didn’t want to go on stage after Stevie bc he knew he couldn’t follow such brilliance.
The last night of Stevie’s life he jammed on stage with Eric, BB King, Albert King, more and Stevie stole the stage
SRV is the GOAT@@alesiaking5578
Saw Eric Clapton at the Royal Albert Hall in london in the 80,s and just to make it even more amazing he had Mark Knoppfler join him.❤
Yes!!! More Clapton gentlemen! Eric truly should be top 3 on everybody list.
This is why they always say "Eric Clapton is God"
Also, BB influences every guitar player out there whether they know him or not. BB rules all.
Many believe that the song While My Guitar Gently Weeps is one of the finest pieces of rock music written and played...The guitar comes to life. Eric Clapton is amazing...and varied styles of performance
yes, that final guitar solo on "While my Guitar.." is virtually all beautifully executed bends. Such great feel
Believe George Harrison wrote .. as My guitar gently weeps ..
Yes I agree with you about the quality of While my guitar gently weeps, a great song written by George Harrison, who invited Eric to play a guitar part for the recording.
Clapton's vocal abilities - IMO - have never been fully acknoiwledged due to his lengendary guitar presence. He was (now a bit old) a tremendous singer.
It is uncanny, but Eric Clapton is one of a few musicians that I have ever listened to that has never sung or played a song I didn't like. I must have gone through over a hundred songs of his over the last 40 years. It is impossible for him to not sound terrific. And there is always something different and unique about every one. I am glad you reacted to this solo. I hadn't seen it. He does so much with so little. It's magical. And the group he gets together on this stage looked like the best musicians. You should listen to "Tears in Heaven." It's heartbreaking. He lost his son, who had a tragic accident as a small boy.
I feel the same way but also for Mark Knopler
You boys make me regret my dismissal of the younger generation as being incapable of appreciating real music! Keep up the great work! (Try Steve Vai for a guitar solo?)
Mr. "Slow hand" himself, (one of his nicknames). Well worth it to invest your time checking out more of his catalog as part of a band/s, and a solo artist. Amazing artist in every sense of the word.
GOD was another but he didn’t like it
@@extraSNUFFY yup, he really didn't like that nickname.
Clapton, Beck, and Page were the three guitar gods of the 60s.
Gilmore
Stevie Ray Vaughan is the GOAT always. Eric Clapton never wanted to play after him because he knew Stevie was so much better. They battled on stage the last night of Stevie’s‘s life and Stevie beat everyone. RIP❤️🩹 SRV🎸
What was Hendricks ..
@@alesiaking5578 of the 60s it says
What a great reaction!! You did this an absolutely brilliant guitar performance it’s due! Bravo!
Glad you guys enjoyed the greatness of Eric Clapton .
This is one of the guitarists that Hendrix idolized, [along with Jeff Beck.] Clapton was in the 'first' Supergroup, 'Cream,' in the sixties. They were a 'power trio.'
Good call guys. One of his many great performances. I’m 60 so I’ve been listening to him a very long time. He can make that guitar cry. He’s one of the last of truly great Blues Man Ty Guys
My favorite guitarist of ALL time, playing one of my favorite guitar solos of all time. So glad you guys discovered EC. The blues are in his soul!!!!
I saw him in concert in 1977 when one of his big hits “Cocaine” was on the radio. He’s awesome 😎
Clapton was one of the best concerts I ever attended. Yeah, he did four decades of his hits and finished with "Over the Rainbow" from the Wizard of Oz. I swear, I had tears in my eyes (as did my wife). He is an amazing musician. I'd check out his live version of "I Shot the Sheriff".
Awesome..Eric can make his guitar talk.. Beautiful ❤️
Someone mentioned B.B.King.. He and Eric have an album together... Riding with the king... GREAT album.
"black bro in the back" is Nathan East.. one of best bassist alive .
Clapton is a blues legend. He kept leaving bands because they kept turning in to rock and roll bands, and he really just wanted to stick with blues. That said, he has charted albums in like 7 or 8 different genres. His fans in England had a simple way to express his greatness: Clapton is God.
No, that would be Eddie Van Halen or Jimi Hendrix.
@@williamjordan5554 It's an old saying. I didn't coin it. The sayin pre-dates Jimi's fame, and Eddies as well.
@@williamjordan5554 Here's the WikiPedia entry en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clapton_is_God. I come from Islington and I was around in 1966, but it wasn't me😁
I was a fan of this man since his days with cream. 55 years of greatness.
Oh yeah!~
You boys should be watching Eric Clapton's crossroads videos. They will blow your minds into how much Eric is loved by all the best of the blues
I second that ❣️❣️
@@Sparkplug4712did you really respond to yourself
Imagine hearing that live. You're in the top tier now, guys. Clapton has a great passion and love for the Blues and America's legendary Blues men who created it. Eric Clapton plays like that and you should hear him talk about Srevie Ray Vaughan.
Great reaction.
😊✌💙
You mentioned the vibe being different... It is. Because NOBODY'S playing hits you in your soul like Eric's does. Keep watching his live concerts. #blues ♡
He has sooooo many more songs you would love. He is so blues influenced. It's definitely a Chicago blues VIBE.
The brother in the back is LEGENDARY Nathan East, one of the great bassists of our time.
Man, again, you did not disappoint~ I LOVE seeing you hear greatness like this for the first time, and recognizing it!!!
This is my favorite reaction. For the people like me who are familiar with Eric’s music, I couldn’t wait for you to hear this and I knew you would instantly change your mind. Great job guys.
You guys need to hear his song Layla. He's so soulful. You can lay back and let it flow.
Awesome talent!!! And I love watching you guys when you hear something you really like and who doesn’t like Eric Clapton👍👍❤️
The 'black brother at the back' that you mention at 2:45 is Nathan East. He is Eric's regular bass player; and one of the best around.
Clapton is a legend, love his mad guitar play and his songs.. it was so so tragic what happened to his 4-year-old son sadly 😥
If you guys like mad guitar skills react to Esqueça do Mundo (Forget the World) by Lazer Lloyd he's impressive doing this piece solo with a guitar.
I was fortunate enough to see him in concert 3 times in the 90s. My husband was so inspired by Eric that he started playing guitar. Hubby is a great guitarist. It lead to him making his own electric guitars and then making acoustic guitars. It is amazing what an inspiration a musician can be to another person.
Eric is nice. But they're are way better players out there. He's probably top ten. But I'd take jimi,Jimmy,srv,Van Halen, Derrick trucks, and a few others over him. His blues sound is just very clean and consistent. Solos lack complexity and sounds lacks variety for me compared to others.
Jeff Beck, Cause We Ended As Lovers, by far the hardest guitarist to copy, his technique is so unique, he really makes the guitar sing.
Mannnnn, I loved watching you guys listen to this, the smiles on your faces, and your sense of awe. I could also see how moved you were. I grew up listening to Clapton. You should check out Clapton with Stevie Winwood, OMG. I have not heard this in such a long time. What a great combination... you guys watching it for the first time, and Clapton just blowing everyone away.
YEAHHHH, WE WERE DEFINITELYYYYY SPOILED WITH ROCK GREATNESS BACK IN OUR DAYS YOU GUYS! 😊THANK GODDDDDDDD! 😊
Y’all were born too late to hear real music. No auto tune, real performances, true artists. Love seeing young people discovering Real music. Pure genius. Take a deep dive into the Blues. The foundation of all classic music. Soul. They is a saying you can’t play the Blues unless you’ve lived the Blues & its true. Check out the story of the Crossroads. Eric certainly we you through it.
You need to do wonderful tonight live by Eric Clapton
Clapton is one of the best to ever do it and it's largely thanks to him (and others of course) that the Blues became as popular as it did.
He just drips Soul. Check out stuff like 'Forever Man', 'Pretending', 'Bad Love', 'Before You Accuse Me' ,'Change The World' and 'Gotta Get Over' just to name a few out of many!
❤The amazing B.B King 🎸singing ‘The thrill is gone’ with Eric Clapton
You guys are bringing back so many fond memories. Thank you. ❤
Love these reaction videos. Grew up in a guitar house, exposed to my parents’ music of the 50-60s, my grandparents music before that, and me 70s-90s. Big bands and calypso, Roy Orbison & Chet Atkins, Doo Wop & the Supremes, The Police & Guns & Roses with Hip hop & R&B, I was blessed to be exposed to such a large range of music. Hands down the best guitarist with he largest range of musicality and skill, self taught on so many instruments, was Prince. Remains the best live show I’ve ever seen. It’s like he gobbled up all who came before him and spit is all out in his own unique style. He is missed. Keep up the good work, guys. ❤
Eric Clapton is one of my favourites. Love how he makes the guitar talk
WOW AMAZING thanks guys for this video, I'm a professional singer and sang 2 of his songs *Bell Bottom Blues * and * Layla * check them out but I never heard THIS song solo it left me breathless got to listen to it again!🎸🎤🎶🎼🎹🎵🦌
I just love your reactions....Eric Clapton is one of the best writers and guitarists...So incredibly full of soul!
FUI. Look up how he lost his toddler. Fell from their high rise apartment. Of cause he was devastated. He wrote and sang a song about losing his son. Old or young- man or woman-black or white you will have tears in yours when you listen to his words. So beautiful. Tears in Heaven.
Eric takes you places you never been before in life..GOAT
I love seeing you discover “new” music! Your reactions are priceless ❤
If you haven't already been told, that's Steve Gadd on drums, one of the best to ever pick up the sticks!
Clapton is the GODFATHER of blues solos
Y'all have finally seem guitar genius. This man was called guitar God in the 1960's. He is AMAZING..
Tears in Heaven from Eric Clapton is a very good song 🎵
Gentlemen. I can't stop listening to this piece. This is a real treat. Thanks guys. Seriously.
Eric Clapton is so soulful , Jazzy, and rhythm and blues. He gets very deep into his music. He is a perfectionist. When his so passed away he wrote a song in tribute to him Tears in heaven. Glad you enjoyed his music.
Eric and Jimi were contemporaries but Jimi left us way to young. Eric is still here thankfully but it begs the question, how much great music would have Jimi created if he were still around now.
Eric Clapton was known before Jimi Hendix, Jimi was a fan of Eric Clapton. They played together once, Jimi killed it!
Glad to see ya’ll reacting to some great bluesmen. I really hope you ya’ll listen to the live version of “Wonderful Tonight” and to “Tears in Heaven”. I see that ya’ll found SRV, and I hope ya’ll start looking into Joe Bonamassa. The live version that almost nobody does is an old one with a black fender strat of “If Heartaches were Nickels”, it’s my favorite version of the song.
Yeah Tears in Heaven,the tribute to the tragic death of his son😔
I just love watching you guy's finding this music, all the musicians that you are reacting to are great in their own way. Clapton does a song called Layla, on the original "Layla by Derick and the Domino's" A guy by the name of Duane Allman plays the wailing slide on it. Duane Allman of the Allman Brothers Band, check it out.
My Dad is a huge Eric Clapton fan and so I heard his music all the time growing up. I truly think he is the greatest guitarist to ever play. It is insane what he can do.
He'd been playing for decades by the time of this song. He's always had a great feel about him. From the 60's forward. A natural. Like the guitar was invented for him.
Back in the mid 1960s, even before Eric started singing, Graffiti around London claimed "CLAPTON IS GOD"
You're right.After the Beano album,where he was a Les Paul man,playing for John Mayall!
@@johnrectangle6034 Yep. RIP John.
YEAH ERIC DID AN ALBUM WITH BB ( RIDIN WITH THE KING ) 😊IT'S FYYYYYRRRRRR FOR SURE YOU GUYS! 😊
He's amazing! Very sad past 😪
Lost his little boy in a horrible accident.
If you want to see him play a killer track check out his tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughn "I ain't going to give up on love" it is legendary
My late husband and I got to see him in San Diego on his Journeyman Tour many years ago. The stage opened up, there he was sitting on a chair they just started playing. His back up singers are amazing. It was a magical night.
He has played wit BB King many times ,also played with the Beatles in studio !! Gotta hear tears in Heaven ! You guys are gonna be in for some good stuff !!
You need to. Listen to some early Clapton, start with his group Cream
Clapton is a living legend. Everyone on earth needs to hear his music
I've heard him live three times, and He Is The Man. Keep on keeping on.
Thank you guys so much for listening and reacting to this. This is the first time i have heard this in a long, long time.
Eric Clapton is so talented and gifted. An icon in the music industry. He loves jazz!