Just watched a video of Eric's performance on 26/5/24 which was yesterday and there is no doubt that this man still has it! Still a badass. Still a legend. Had to come watch this video before going to sleep because hey, it just spits fire! #claptonisgod
yeah, in this one the entire band is into it, guess capturing the Tina Turner spirit, Clapton having written the song with recording it with her in mind th-cam.com/video/XUhdu8mXetI/w-d-xo.html
Clapton is, obviously, a master guitarist, particularly in the blues, blues-rock, and formative rock and roll style. But I can’t help but feel that at least 10% of his iconic quality- as it probably does with all people on that level- comes from the fact his whole life on camera looks like it’s worthy of a poster. He looks so fucking cool all the time.
Cannot agree 100%. The footage from the "24 nights" is incredibly cool (take as an example the Bad Love video), but there's plenty of gigs filmed before mid '80s, when he started getting sober, where you can clearly tell that he's totally wasted and barely standing (late '70 footage, especially), nevertheless still playing like a guitar god
@Ace Harris Clapton is a very sexy beautiful man, yes. But he did not always look this polished. He had a perm at the start of the Cream years which made him unrecognizable to what you see here. So make no mistake-the way he plays the hell out of the guitar and sings in his signature raspy powerful soulful voice is WHY he is epic.
I had the privilege of seeing him at Sandstone Amphitheater outside of Kansas City. What an amazing concert, it was marred by the tragic passing of SRV and other members of Eric's management in that awful crash. Just two days before, and I was hoping to see him with Eric. Always loved Eric and wish him the best.
YES! The backup guys, from the guitar player, the drummer, right on down to the keyboard player. Without them, it would be nothing. They also provide valuable backup vocals to Eric as well.
Listen to this one...then find the version from his 70th at the Royal Albert Hall in 2015. This man's playing hasn't really lost a step...its just AWESOME! He picks great people to back him as well.
Or else they pick him! I mean who would not want to play backup with Eric? I imagine some would be willing to pay to play with him on some gigs just for the notoriety alone!
80s/early 90s Clapton is severely overlooked. They say his career it a stasis mode in the 90s but Journeyman, and August especially are tremendous albums.
How can ANYONE not like the idea of having a good time. Saw him in the 80's in Indianapolis and Charlotte. Seen probably 60 concert 's in the seventies and been a fan since I heard Cream .He was incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've seen him three times, including the performance at Alpine Valley the night Stevie Ray Vaughn died. My fourth, and likely last concert will be in two days in Fort Worth. Can't wait! That night in Alpine Valley I got to witness Clapton, SRV and Robert Cray belt out some amazing music. The best part was watching these three guitar masters looking on in awe at the talent of the others on stage. Truly inspiring!!
Eric's guitar work is phenomenal on this piece. Anyone who thinks his best days were behind him is totally clueless. His guitar screams! This definitely shows that Eric can "bring it" any time he wants to. I started playing guitar in 1975, and Eric Clapton still amazes me. Such an incredible sound - a Fender twin combined with a Leslie cab.
Yep and let's also remember the legendary Nathan East on the basement what a career he's had playing with people like Clapton and others and he can walk down the street with no one knowing who he is
How many times must we tell the tale? How many times must we fall? Living in lost memory You just recalled Working on the sound of the band Trying to get the music right Two go out working Three stay home at night That's when she said she was pretending Like she knew the plan That's when I knew she was pretending Pretending to understand Pretending, pretending Pretending, pretending Satisfied but lost in love Situations change You're never who you used to think you are How strange That's when she said she was pretending Like she knew the plan That's when I knew she was pretending Pretending to understand I get lost in alibis Sadness can't prevail Everybody knows strong love Can't fail Don't be pretending about how you feel Don't be pretending that your love is real Don't be pretending about how you feel Don't be pretending that your love is real I get lost in alibis Sadness can't prevail Everybody knows strong love Can't fail
This song and the Journey Man album is fantastic. My comment is about the guitar. I was so fortunate be given by my parents a Fender Stratocaster American Standard with the same Lace Sensor pickups as the Eric Clapton model. I did sell it and regret that to this very day. God bless Eric Clapton!
Those guest players are not only amongst the absolute best session players in the entire world ever, yet they know Eric inside out and have played with him many times and they're good friends
martin dunn 24 nights to be precise!! and yes I was at the royal Albert hall1990/1991. Eric. George Harrison.Phil Collins.ray cooper.Andy fair weather low chuck leavell.
How many times must we tell the tale? How many times must we fall? Living in lost memory you just recalled Working on the sound of the band Trying to get the music right Two go out work Three stay home at night That's when she said she was pretending Like she knew the plan That's when I knew she was pretending Pretending to understand Pretending Pretending Pretending Pretending Satisfied, but lost in love Situations change You're never who you used to think you are How strange That's when she said she was pretending Like she knew the plan That's when I knew she was pretending Pretending to understand Pretending Pretending Pretending Pretending (pretending, pretending) I get lost in alibis Sadness can't prevail Everybody knows how love can't fail Don't be pretending 'Bout how you feel Don't be pretending The love is real Don't be pretending 'Bout how you feel Don't be pretending To love is real Pretending Pretending Pretending Pretending (pretending, pretending) ❤❤❤
@GhostShip my bro, you're correct. His contributions to Cream, the yardbirds, movie soundtracks are completely unwarranted. Eric Johnson is a phenom, but Clapton is incredible and marketable. Eric Johnson has a niche arena. Now go back to your room and practice before it gets late and mom tells you to turn your speaker down.
No mention of Phil Palmer...master guitarist...carries this in the background...look and listen again ..Clapton playing mostly rhythm. .except for great solo...look at palmer on start pack video on watchtower...brilliant
I love Clapton he is the best of the best. This version as well as the recorded one on the cd is incredible he’s a monster the new version with John Mayer is great. But I feel like Clapton isn’t the gigantic man on stage anymore. Mayer was fantastic but I miss this clapton
I just finished serving in the corp.(83-91).. hurricane Andrew came to florida.this album and leppards adrenalize made the Caine a lil easier.. semper fi
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The fact is that this song is 30 fucking years old. Plus here we are listening to it now. I love it. Never say die
cussing is lame
I know someone working on a tribute version right now
i know he wasn't heathy here
@@donzxcv1no it fucking isn’t
What do you mean @@FutureAbe
Late 80s to early 90s was Clapton at his most untouchable level when it came to his guitar playing. Hands down.
smooooth hand
Slow Hands Down.
Yes and his voice too, especially after From the cradle album.
Been listening, to him play, for over 50 years. Yeah...I'll keep listening and enjoying.
Um yes. Me too
И я тоже
he's great
Give the drummer a raise..he’s earned it.
He got it, by joining Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers.
Looks like the drummer from AWB
his band's great and the drummer is the engine they earn it
I'm 87 years old, and this song brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. -michaelB
Porque llora Usted..
How the h*ll do I know? I am not a psychiatrist
Eric always surrounds himself with the best musicians.
That's why his music sounds so great. ..
He does
it's a no brainer. He's a great gig for any musician for hire. Who's going to say no to playing with Clapton, Steve Vai perhaps? Not likely.
... And then he fires them for showing him up as basically kinda mediocre for a performer.
Well Cordon, I can see why you’re a grouch.
That’s just a lot of BS
Phillinganes, East, and Ferrone backing Clapton. Definitely one of the best backing bands there was!
Unbelievable lineup
And Steve Farone went on to another great Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Just watched a video of Eric's performance on 26/5/24 which was yesterday and there is no doubt that this man still has it! Still a badass. Still a legend. Had to come watch this video before going to sleep because hey, it just spits fire!
#claptonisgod
one of my favorites
For me this is his best line up ever and the track is certainly one of his best
That guitar playing is legendary!
Absolutely true!!
Caught this tour in Philadelphia, beyond amazing! EC is by far the greatest ever!
Brilliant brilliant record.
Love the music of Eric Clapton 💙💙🎤🎸💙🌟💙🌟💙🌟💙🌟💙🌟💙🌟💙🌟⭐️💫
Great performance, love watching Nathan East work, he always seems to enjoy himself.
yeah, in this one the entire band is into it, guess capturing the Tina Turner spirit, Clapton having written the song with recording it with her in mind
th-cam.com/video/XUhdu8mXetI/w-d-xo.html
Damn right he was
Eric is awesome, as usual, but the bass player is rockin' -- they all are!
I totally agree!
2024, Clapton is still God 🎸
yes
him and late Jeff Beck.
He was in a bad way here.
A great version of this great song
Clapton is, obviously, a master guitarist, particularly in the blues, blues-rock, and formative rock and roll style. But I can’t help but feel that at least 10% of his iconic quality- as it probably does with all people on that level- comes from the fact his whole life on camera looks like it’s worthy of a poster.
He looks so fucking cool all the time.
Good observation as I have had these thoughts through the years.
Cannot agree 100%. The footage from the "24 nights" is incredibly cool (take as an example the Bad Love video), but there's plenty of gigs filmed before mid '80s, when he started getting sober, where you can clearly tell that he's totally wasted and barely standing (late '70 footage, especially), nevertheless still playing like a guitar god
Absolutely! And that Fender Strat looks like it’s part of his body.
@Ace Harris Clapton is a very sexy beautiful man, yes. But he did not always look this polished. He had a perm at the start of the Cream years which made him unrecognizable to what you see here. So make no mistake-the way he plays the hell out of the guitar and sings in his signature raspy powerful soulful voice is WHY he is epic.
That's because, He is that Fucking Cool all the time....! 😉
This version so clean, so bad ass
Always the Best!!
I had the privilege of seeing him at Sandstone Amphitheater outside of Kansas City. What an amazing concert, it was marred by the tragic passing of SRV and other members of Eric's management in that awful crash. Just two days before, and I was hoping to see him with Eric. Always loved Eric and wish him the best.
arguably two of the top 5 guitarists of all time. I was too young to see the mastery of Stevie live. But Im glad Eric is still touring
What makes 24 Night incredible is the supporting musicians, top notch. Clapton in top form doesn't hurt either.
YES! The backup guys, from the guitar player, the drummer, right on down to the keyboard player. Without them, it would be nothing. They also provide valuable backup vocals to Eric as well.
So great a god of his time 😊
Listen to this one...then find the version from his 70th at the Royal Albert Hall in 2015. This man's playing hasn't really lost a step...its just AWESOME! He picks great people to back him as well.
Or else they pick him! I mean who would not want to play backup with Eric? I imagine some would be willing to pay to play with him on some gigs just for the notoriety alone!
80s/early 90s Clapton is severely overlooked. They say his career it a stasis mode in the 90s but Journeyman, and August especially are tremendous albums.
August is a great record, but the guitar work isn't in the same league as Journeyman and From the Cradle imho
Love august
Eric you are the MAN!!!
How can ANYONE not like the idea of having a good time. Saw him in the 80's in Indianapolis and Charlotte. Seen probably 60 concert 's in the seventies and been a fan since I heard Cream .He was incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've seen him three times, including the performance at Alpine Valley the night Stevie Ray Vaughn died. My fourth, and likely last concert will be in two days in Fort Worth. Can't wait!
That night in Alpine Valley I got to witness Clapton, SRV and Robert Cray belt out some amazing music. The best part was watching these three guitar masters looking on in awe at the talent of the others on stage. Truly inspiring!!
Oh, man, the experience you describe takes my breath away.
like fuck off no one give a fuck
That groove at 4 is so dope, they put a little nasty on it and rode that groove out rest of the song.
Eric's guitar work is phenomenal on this piece. Anyone who thinks his best days were behind him is totally clueless. His guitar screams! This definitely shows that Eric can "bring it" any time he wants to. I started playing guitar in 1975, and Eric Clapton still amazes me. Such an incredible sound - a Fender twin combined with a Leslie cab.
This is his custon pete cornish rack with marshall amplifiers
Steve Ferrone on the drums! That man right there can make any song stand out that much more with him in the pocket.
justincredible214 Bass ain't too shabby either.
I took notice!
He’s phenomenal!
Yep and let's also remember the legendary Nathan East on the basement what a career he's had playing with people like Clapton and others and he can walk down the street with no one knowing who he is
Saw him tonight. Clapton is King
Clapton at his best in 89/90 in my opinion. I saw Eric at the RAH 23 years later. Loved to hv seen him on this tour.
Listening from South Africa 🇿🇦 Covid 19 Lockdown...this guy's music moves me still....💕💞
I love this version of the band too. They're out there kicking ass and having fun
he is not only the greatest guitarist alive he is also too handsome... I Salute You Mr Clapton because you're simply the best man
Mr. Eric Clapton, please. Guitar God,among the many.....love this guy.😎
Clapton is so freaking talented!
Brilliant awesome
Performance by
ALL THE AFTISTS!!
WOW!!🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤
Amazing performance they did here.
So unique and on key its crazy.
Seen Clapton live in the early 1990s Tacoma dome.
Will ever forget✔️.
It took me a long time to appreciate Clapton's brilliance
Seems to me that this was Clapton at his peak as a guitar player. Wonderful playing in every sense of the word.
Teachering id agree.. his best ever lead playing without a doubt.
Nope he peaked on that album, I saw him live when it was released and he was better then this
Pinnacle years from 92 to 2002. His from the cradle years and shows were his mountain top.
This is a killer song🤘
The Best 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🎸👍🏽
Thank you ♡ For great music.
The drummer is superb
So much fun to watch him play and flip you off as he does it!! Absolutely amazing
Gorgeous guitarwork.
Love those lace sensors on the EC signature Stratocaster!
Greatest misheard lyric of my childhood- “Everybody knows Tone Loc can’t fail”
I saw him on tour I think it was ‘92. I mean, he was literally perfect. I was 18 at the time have never forgotten his sheer mastery.
I'm seeing him September 24th in L.A and I'm 18 years old right now. Im so unbelievably excited!
Clapton plays wicked D minor and F Major Bar Chords.
His hands. His hands. His hands. Thank you, God, for his beautiful talented hands.
Oh I still love this song!
He was in his groove at this time period, ran into him at Manny's Music in New York back in the 70's.
How many times must we tell the tale?
How many times must we fall?
Living in lost memory
You just recalled
Working on the sound of the band
Trying to get the music right
Two go out working
Three stay home at night
That's when she said she was pretending
Like she knew the plan
That's when I knew she was pretending
Pretending to understand
Pretending, pretending
Pretending, pretending
Satisfied but lost in love
Situations change
You're never who you used to think you are
How strange
That's when she said she was pretending
Like she knew the plan
That's when I knew she was pretending
Pretending to understand
I get lost in alibis
Sadness can't prevail
Everybody knows strong love
Can't fail
Don't be pretending about how you feel
Don't be pretending that your love is real
Don't be pretending about how you feel
Don't be pretending that your love is real
I get lost in alibis
Sadness can't prevail
Everybody knows strong love
Can't fail
Just brilliant. Eric at his best!
Un chitarrista con la C ...maiuscola super, extra, megagalattico!!!
This song and the Journey Man album is fantastic. My comment is about the guitar. I was so fortunate be given by my parents a Fender Stratocaster American Standard with the same Lace Sensor pickups as the Eric Clapton model. I did sell it and regret that to this very day. God bless Eric Clapton!
I have it.
Maestro ❤
KILLER SOUND! :)
Love his music, one of the best.
Has always booked Albert Hall after he came off the sauce early 90s. Seen him Birmingham 86.class playing.superb nite. Different gravy.
This crew he is playing with is awesome
tore the roof off royal albert hall!
solorsix just a guitar God having fun don't you think?
solorsix he basically owns the place
One of the very best ever...❤❤❤❤
love how they command the stage- tight knit group, even with guest players
Those guest players are not only amongst the absolute best session players in the entire world ever, yet they know Eric inside out and have played with him many times and they're good friends
Guitar genius!!!Some persons must live forever!!
Favorite "Surf's Up" Music!! Superb!!
Absolutely stunning🎸🎶🎵🎤🥰
Legendary ♥️
I finally figured out why this song means so much to me. We were both pretending its ok.
The guitar god himself..Mr clapton.
His bass player is right in the groove as well !!!!
I was at this concert well one of them he use to do about ten nights. Great night
martin dunn 24 nights to be precise!! and yes I was at the royal Albert hall1990/1991. Eric. George Harrison.Phil Collins.ray cooper.Andy fair weather low chuck leavell.
he's the best
MAGNIFICO
I usually don't like live performances, but damn this was EPIC!!!
It was Eric, bro)
wait just a minute...this guy's hands aren't slow,at all
Haha!
Nice shootin
He used to restring his guitar really slow and got that name
@@tonystone8584 это точно
Handey, with an axe
How many times must we tell the tale?
How many times must we fall?
Living in lost memory you just recalled
Working on the sound of the band
Trying to get the music right
Two go out work
Three stay home at night
That's when she said she was pretending
Like she knew the plan
That's when I knew she was pretending
Pretending to understand
Pretending
Pretending
Pretending
Pretending
Satisfied, but lost in love
Situations change
You're never who you used to think you are
How strange
That's when she said she was pretending
Like she knew the plan
That's when I knew she was pretending
Pretending to understand
Pretending
Pretending
Pretending
Pretending (pretending, pretending)
I get lost in alibis
Sadness can't prevail
Everybody knows how love can't fail
Don't be pretending
'Bout how you feel
Don't be pretending
The love is real
Don't be pretending
'Bout how you feel
Don't be pretending
To love is real
Pretending
Pretending
Pretending
Pretending (pretending, pretending)
❤❤❤
The lyrics are so thoughtful and full of insight. 'Pure poetry.
-michaelB
I didn't know this song was so old. Where have I been?!
Halleyscomet55 being alive I hope 😂
Clapton once credited Carl Perkins' vocal influence on his own singing style. "Mr. Blue Suede Shoes" influence shows in this performance.
Such a smoking version of this. Wow
Look, it's Clapton. We all know he's the GOAT with the six string, but no compliments on his hair on this one?
@ Michael Olin Gorgeous like the rest of him!!! Always loved his hair long. He is beautiful. Sa-woon.
@GhostShip my bro, you're correct. His contributions to Cream, the yardbirds, movie soundtracks are completely unwarranted. Eric Johnson is a phenom, but Clapton is incredible and marketable. Eric Johnson has a niche arena. Now go back to your room and practice before it gets late and mom tells you to turn your speaker down.
He was sooo hot in the 90's
Absolutely, his hair is as legendary as his guitar guitar skills🎶🎵🎸🎤
@@michaelolin2219 I adore Eric Johnson too. Love them both😍🎸
I still can't believe I was there
No mention of Phil Palmer...master guitarist...carries this in the background...look and listen again ..Clapton playing mostly rhythm. .except for great solo...look at palmer on start pack video on watchtower...brilliant
Ah, yes, Phil Palmer. He is Clapton's foil. Such a guitar player!
Hugo R.
Me encanta escucharlo siempre a pesas de los años. Que guitarrista por Dios¡ Extraordinario, y el tema Pretending, lo mas¡
Nathan East... that SMILE!!!!
Maestro
That's some good music 🎵
Eric's live performances are mostly EPIC!
Hundreds, if not thousands of bootleg recordings that I have say so :-)
Awesome.love it
He played with more intensity through out this entire album💋💋
💕uno de los dos mejores guitarristas de todos los tiempos 🎸💋
I love Clapton he is the best of the best. This version as well as the recorded one on the cd is incredible he’s a monster the new version with John Mayer is great. But I feel like Clapton isn’t the gigantic man on stage anymore. Mayer was fantastic but I miss this clapton
AWESOME!!!! ;-)
maravilloso
I just finished serving in the corp.(83-91).. hurricane Andrew came to florida.this album and leppards adrenalize made the Caine a lil easier.. semper fi
The goat..