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- 1987 BBC Documentary on Eric Clapton
Argueably the best doco ever made about one of the best guitarists of all time.
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It's always sad to read the negative crap on these pages about how Clapton and other blues artists ripped off the old black guys. Truth is the new guys actually resurected the careers of the old guys and allowed them to be respected in the country that mostly ignored them.
+Tony Wilkes + ALL the Black Guitar Kings Including BB King are WELL Respecting Claptons Music and all those dumb People who discredit him Have NO Idea about it .
I sAY Clapton is a Phantastic Musician ,Who was inspired by all these Blues Masters , Now He is one of Them !
I Also love his more Simple Songs when im driving with my Wife , because his Singing is also very cool in a special way .
Eric Clapton , ThankYou for The Music !!
+Tony Wilkes I agree with you. I only discovered Robert Johnson after listening to fresh cream. Also, saw and interview with BB King about when he was watching TV and Clapton told an interviewer that the muswician that he would most like to perform with was BB. BB said he was floored. This led to their Riding with the King project--one of my favorite albums!
This absolutely true and well stated. Clapton frequently honored his heroes such as when he helped to record and play on the record "Howling Wolf, The London Sessions."
The fans, publications and the media are the problem. Not Clapton. He always loved and appreciated the originators out loud.
It is, in fact, extremely racist to presume that only someone of a certain skin color can legitimately play ANY type of music. LOTS of times these days the most racist people are those calling everyone else racist.
Can't believe this is 36 years ago
Beautiful photo of you my Eric Patrick Clapton ❤️ 💙
This was not a BBC documentary. This was The interview he did for the Southbank show which was broadcast on ITV.
First Time I hear him Tallinn about social classes. No wonder hé was friends with Harrison. I don’t agree about 10 cc though.
This is byfar the best Eric Clapton documentary!! I love him and all he's created. I cannot wait to see him in September.
gonna be seeing him a royal Albert hall next year
How was the show?
Bet it was a good one - I've never seen him
Thank you Sir Eric for introducing me to the power of the Blues!
Wasn't Jack Bruce handy on that bass guitar! He was certainly one of a kind.
Cream unwittingly gave birth to heavy métal which Éric never forgave himself for.
That was awesome to see his grandmother tell her love for the blues he plays .
I forgot to add thank you for sharing my first experience was Cream went backwards to John Mayhall and the Blues Breakers. I started at 8 years old and so glad my older brother turned me on to REAL music.
Eric Clapton - Jimi Hendrix - Robin Trower . 🎸🎸🎸✨✨✨ ( How many of you bought a Fender Stratocaster because of these guys ? )
Takes me back 60s n 70s Cream Dominos n ALL. Clapton is king of guitar
Yes he is.
I love Clapton he’s #2 on my all time list… nobody imo comes close to what srv did with a guitar
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Eric the love of my life😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Great show😊love you eric😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Eric is one of the living legends in blues and rock and roll.
His grandmother Rose was a real sweetheart, she was a real support for him.
This is The South Bank Show, not BBC but was from ITV. I remember watching it when broadcast back in 1987 while I was in university. Recorded it on my Betamax video and watched it over and over!
I wish I could meet Eric Clapton - I'd tell him about the conversation with Charlie Daniels - we were in complete agreement - Mr Clapton is our favorite musician/singer/songwriter -
I told Charlie - "He makes it look so
easy " Charlie says "That's because it is - to him ! " We both had a good laugh and a strong bond - because of horses and Eric Clapton -
I don't know if it's the best Clapton documentary ever made or not, but it's the best one I've seen!
And I'm glad that it was made in 1987, since I happen to think that Eric's playing was at its peak between 1985-92.
I mean, his best songs came earlier, but his best solo-playing was done during that, later period.
teppolundgren My Personal opinion is that Journeyman was where Clapton finally got truly sober. It is his best (save for Layla, which was love and Duane Allman inspired) album of his career. Lately I'm running on Faith, AA stuff all the way. So if that fits into your time period I am really sure that is the knife's blade of decision for him.
kirk johnwiggle
I suppose you're right. He got sober during those years, yet, he also had years of drug and alcohol abuse behind him, so he had plenty of experience to draw on.
Journeyman is probably his best 80's album, I agree, and that's why I love his 24 Nights live album, since that was sort of part of the tour he did for that album.
I was at one of the Royal Albert Hall shows, by the way. And that's the best he's ever played, in my opinion.
*****
Which one? Thanks, nevertheless.
His best work I believe is Beano. With John Mayall
He is truly a very gifted man 😇😇😇😇😇
Eric Clapton was here?no ,Eric is all the time with us!we love his music!
That tone Clapton had in the 80's : slight buzz, just enough clarity to hear the middle pick ups....I like it better than the Fender tone he uses now....but in the end , it's all in his hands
I used to have this on VHS 📼 and watch it religiously from time to time
Ditto.
The best of the best , period !
What an interesting life he's had - hard but interesting!
Eric is just class .
I bet Pete Townshend shudders every time he remembers that 'if something awful were to happen now to Eric' comment.
Yeah....he really predicted the tragedy a few years after
A few vicious comments below knock Mr. Clapton for 'ripping off' the bluesmen and for somehow being unworthy of his stature. Despite my first album (in '65) being 'Five Live Yardbirds' and loving much of what he has done (notably Mayall, Cream, Delaney & Bonnie...) I'm no fan of Eric's playing. Still, as a musician his integrity is undeniable. And unlike, say, Led Zeppelin, Clapton always gave credit where it was due. I recall reading how royalties from Cream's version of 'I'm So Glad' were paying to keep composer Skip James's alive in hospital. Indeed, he has done so, so much to bring the blues to the fore and ensure its originators were recognised and rewarded. When Clapton does well, so do those who wrote and published the original versions of those blues tunes. Meanwhile, long after making Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy and many others household names and even powering the concept of all the blues festivals that have arisen around the world - not to mention inspiring the likes of Duane Allman, Jimi Hendrix, Robin Trower, Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Mayer... - Eric Clapton still represents the blues a a musical art form worthy of the world's attention and respect. True, his own personal indulgences have distracted from and even overshadowed the reality. But as history has already confirmed, anyone who dares to criticise Eric Clapton on the basis of their own subjective perspective has obviously missed much of the story that has made him possibly the single most important player in the survival of the blues.
+Wayne Blanchard I think he single handedly revived Muddy Waters career
+Brett Morgan - I would agree, Brett. Though the Clapton-era Yardbirds were essentially a blues covers band, it wasn't until the 'John Mayall - Eric Clapton: Blues Breakers' album that Clapton really had the opportunity to bring the blues to the fore with such effectiveness that today, 50 years later, that album is still cited a one of the most influential of all. And though there are no Muddy Waters tunes on it (Freddy King scored there), it brought the blues to the forefront, setting up a scenario where not only Mayall, but Cream (2 ex-Mayall members), Fleetwood Mac (3 ex-Mayall members, Colosseum (3 ex-Mayall members) and others could base their careers on American blues. I suppose that in real terms the Stones, who name and several cover tunes came from Muddy Waters, did the most to ensure the man rise in popularity. Johnny Winter was also a big promoter of Muddy's (real name: McKinley Morganfield), producing his comeback albums in the 80s.
All the Clapton nay sayers don't have to listen to the best musican period ❤Forever Fan ❤
Clapton for all he has created .... so humble.
Like its no big deal 😂 thsts why i dig him🎉😂
This video taught me much more about my favorite singer-musician-performer. I like his term "Musicologist" for the length or spans of time where he states he was absorbing ideas from other musicians around him. I think these times must have also helped him to hone in on his voice....it just gets better and better. Thank you for sharing this precious videos with the public....Eric is really a humble man and somewhat of a loner but in a healthy way......I feel free too. It may be an Aries thing? Peace.
I have this this on video recorded at the time and it was the South Bank Show, that's why Melvyn Bragg is presenting. NOT BBC
i love this video..especially when they are playing the chorus of Take A Chance ....clapton always sheds his emotion and thoughts through all his obscure songs the most i think.
Sorry folks, It is South Bank Show which was aired on UK TV Sundays on ITV and not BBC
It`s great, many thanks for sharing!
Been looking for this one
A great story of musical genius and how he made the world make sense to himself and those all around. He's a guitar god for sure.
Thanks for posting... this is terrific!
had this on VHS!
This was awesome, thank you for sharing.
Great documentary. Thanks for upload it ❤
It's so emotional, powerful and interesting.
Fab music. Miss that era.
Great doc o remember watching It on a vhs when I became a huge fan. Love his music.
Love it. He is the best, forever and ever
An something really humble about him!
Amazing guitarist, he had so many great songs back in the 70's
being there when Clapton was there goes a long way to understanding the influence he had on us, the change of direction he made to me it was all part of growing, without which there is stagnance
His solo tone is insane.
No surprise that he and George were best friends, two genuine and authentic artists.
That man is beautiful
May we all rest in our Eternal Mothers Holy love and embrace.
I love this man so much, the road he took gave all of us the best guitarist of all time. Eric you are amazing!
Best EC docu
:D cant even think of Clapton in Canada but those blues songs are probably his signature in all aspets of rock overall
The South Bank Show used to be on around 10 pm on a Sunday night on ITV1
461 oceans boulevard. Melvin bragg great interview, loved the give me strength part with his grandmother
Yes, I wondered if that was Melvin. He may be (in my mind) more of a legend.
thanks for sharing this, watched this at the time it aired in the 80's in my very early teens, he's still the best for me hendrix, Richards, Page & other guitarists may have reached cult status in pop culture but no one plays like him
I play exactly like him. But I'm not famous, so who cares? ;)
Gary Moore could emulate Clapton's style superbly, some of the playing on the Bruce Baker Moore album is very reminiscent of Eric
mojogoat
Clapton's style is very easy to emulate, but his feel is not.
It's kind of unique, which is why he's so respected.
teppolundgren Maybe I shouldn't have used the word "emulate" :) Both players were world-class. Eric's playing was a tremendous influence on Gary, probably why Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker got him to play on their album.
It's a pity that Gary wasn't alive to hear Eric cover his "Still got the blues" at the Albert Hall.
mojogoat
Well, there's a subtle difference between "emulate" and "imitate". But who cares!
Anyway, I didn't know Clapps played Still Got the Blues! I'll have to check that out, if there's a recording available somewhere.
Not a BBC documentary. This appeared on Melvyn Bragg's Southbank Show, which was an ITV production.
Cream was his best period. Bruce especially, and Baker too, made him a much better player.
The great Bruce. Stings idol
Such a beatific smile on Eric Clapton's face ...[15:09]
I feel for you❤❤❤ the same happend to me❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😊😊❤❤❤❤❤
Revive
Awe Eric's Mama😢 She would be so Proud of him 😢
Sweetness good day😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
For its time, this was a great documentary, and there are, even now, some gems in this video. I have since seen a number of other documentaries which are far more comprehensive, namely "Life in 12 Bars" and maybe "Standing at the Crossroads" would be a runner up. Nevertheless, this is definitely worth a watch.
nice
This wasnt a “BBC Documentary” it was, in fact, an episode of ‘The South Bank Show’ from November / December ‘87….I too have a vhs of it somewhere….
"One second @ A.A. time✝️
6:38 I recognize that song. Derek & The Dominos! Finally some footage.
Me musi made me blind😢😢 but music make me tevive😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Does anyone know if it exist a full version of the intro video of Eric playing When did you leave heaven? I´ll be deeply grateful.
Clapton's a saint .
thats right...it's just a "feelin" ;) - lbtb
This was The South Bank show not the BBC.
Four Until Late
He looks like his mama❤
What a MOTHER.
He was the reason Hendrix came to England
I think the newer generations need introducing to his mudic to fully appreciate it.
Todays music is so mechanical lacks the passion soul and humanness of this era.
Whats the song right at the start?
Blocked what a bummer !
very fluid ... i bet physics cant explain that. Reynolds numbers dont apply to this Genius !
I think Claptons grandmother says it all, I don't like wonderful tonight, but I think it's all about his ability to overcome what's expected of him. Who gives a shit what you are expected to do? Worried life blues, ha brilliant rendition, who can do it better?
I HATE wonderful tonite and other awful dreck like Lay down sally.
I think wonderful tonight is probably much more appreciated by women than men. I really like it. It's really a lovely romantic song, without being sappy. It makes a sweet scene in just the right words. More for ladies to enjoy, I think
41:38 Yes
South Bank Show was ITV not BBC.
Oh i forgot its 6... john mayall and the blues breakers
26:37 if Phil is your drummer you don't suck.
Not a patch of the fella from The Feeling. Greatest band since Zeppelin.
What is title of the really first song wich Eric sings?
+Zsombor Lengyel when did you leave heaven by big bill broonzythat clip is from the rolling hotel
Dustin Duczek thank you very much!
Not BBC - LONDON WEEKEND, The South Bank Show
Whats the stretch of chapton s reach???
Was it 5 bands
Yardbirds cream blind faith derrick and the domino's and his own band too.😅❤
How does 461 Ocean Blvd have no guitar solos? There's plenty of lead guitar parts all over that record.
+Daniel Solano
Word , and what´s with the First Song of this Album (Motherless Children) , is this Phantastic Slide Solo No Guitar Solo ?
How i LIKE it when all the no name Guitar shred Amateurs , try to explain why Clapton is not good ...after a DREAM Carriere , with Cream , John Mayall , Yardbirds , Derek & the Dominoes (NO NO , to record a Brilliant Double Album with the Best Musicians @ that time which includes the MEGA Hit "Layla" etc. Does mean Nothing , JERK !)
Later his Phantastic Live Concerts in the 70´s , The MTV MEGA Acoustic record ( ILOVE It)
I Mean this Man had a Goddamm Dream Carriere and He is a Living Legend .
OUT of Million Guitars i Can Hear his ABSOLUTE Unique Tone /style ..all these "little Amateur Bastards" , Just go and keep on Masturbating on your cheap Guitar skillz and trying to maximize your ego by disrespecting some good Musicians , yeah , thats "great" ;-),
When people still could make a fortune playing the guitar
Today's button pushing so called "Musicians" have flooded the music business with pre fabricated computerized crap! Back in the day's of early Hendrix,Clapton Page,Gilmore they had to be so very good at what they did, then they had prove it nightly on there instrument's with pure innovated talent.Today you can rhyme street slang to a basic drum beat and people call it music! The art of arranging tones with a instument in an orderly sequence as to produce a unified and continuous composition are gone!
PRE CBS STRATOCASTER'S shame you can't appreciate wider forms of music.
I love all REAL music! and I specially appreciate music made by true musicians who have worked hard and have earned there musical rinforzando!
Clapton has NEVER missed a note. How many bar bands can say the same thing? The best rise to the top and he did that at about 18 years old and has stayed there ever since. Pretty moronic comment Mr. Senseless in the Tavern boy.
kirk johnwiggle Agreed! Clapton is a blues legend and Eric has also broken down musical boundary's that other musicians can only dream about!
He went through hell
Just a beautiful story and love and Grandmother and Grandfather drugs Rehab and his Holy Mother song 55:52
First shot of Clapton shows him stoned and drunk out of his mind.
It’s interesting that people who seem to dislike Clapton never the less watch his videos
Gee Eric, the dis of the Airplane was uncalled for. Not all rock music needs to be blues derived, and the Airplane listened to Fred Neil, and the Weavers not the Kingston Trio.
32:02
Did Townsend just dismiss Jeff Beck and Page?
Stigwood????? From saturday night fever???? Omg that huy gets around 😅
Blocked in my country WTF???????