My late husband had to be Eric's biggest fan. He owned every album from every band Eric has been in. He played them daily. Eric plays & sings with so much emotion.
My late husband and I were also fans. We saw Eric for his Journeyman tour. I lost him to cancer 5 years ago. Together 30 years. I’m sorry for your loss ❤😢
I watch the vintage yardbird's b/w concert,, and see the man in back shining like a diamond, thinking to myself , like one day, you'll be up from. Not up and coming,,, no no, you will be up and gone. Love it....
The most difficult thing for any musician is to transmit emotions. You can practice a lot and be very fast and clean, but you have to feel what you play for your listeners to feel it as well. Clapton does it wonderfully.
Exactly I heard this song for the first time live on 9/8/22 (same day QE2 passed). This song stood out among all the great songs he played for the emotion he transmitted and I felt.
I was never big Jeff Beck fan.He was great.I just listened to EC,more.And someday,we'll all be drowning, in a river of tears.So many great players.Never has there ever been,a best guitarist.But you can usually gauge,just by the way they make you feel.So,thank you,Eric
I only saw your comment today, but definitely agree with what you said! I’m almost 70 yrs old now and was trained as a classical pianist and organist since I was 5. It’s one thing to be taught to read notes on paper and apply them to an instrument. I learned at an early age that this alone doesn’t mean that a person is, or will be, a talented musician (with any instrument). Technically it could make them ‘good’, but to be ‘great’ all around can only come from within the heart and soul, and ‘felt’ by them AND those who listen/watch them play! *** Another Clapton performance where this is clearly visible to the audience was in his performance of ‘Have You Ever Loved a Woman’, which I believe was the one done at the Fillmore East (he also played it at the F. West) quite some time ago. I’ve NEVER seen Clapton play with the amount of feeling and visible emotions as he did in this one - even more than River of Tears - and that says a lot! He’s really one of the very few guitarists who can play so well, and yet makes it look so easy!
Clapton has more emotion in his fingers than most have in their heart. It amazes me that he can use a guitar to invoke what you can see and tell that he's feeling. Many criticized his PILGRIM album for being too "dark", yet I feel like it's one of his best. I love every song on that album.
Eric is 77 (in 2022). He suffers from tinnitus, lower-back pain, and is going deaf. He is living with peripheral neuropathy, which sometimes affects his ability to play guitar. But he is still here. Play on brother.
That pain, the tears, his guitar and vocals dovetailed into the very cry from his soul, I just can't stop falling in love with this song and listening to it over and over......Sir Eric Clapton, thank you.
Beautiful Eric. I cry each time I listen. I Pray to be able to see you before I leave earth. Bucket list since 17yrs old to see you.i am 65. Thank you Eric Clapton for your music. Gets me through most days
I still cry every time i listen. Don't know why but can't help it. Thank you Eric for being you. I'm 67 and my hope is to be able to see you in concert before I leave this world! Never had the opportunity.
I don't know where you live but he's going to play in New York and California this year. Google dates. I finally saw him three years ago in Houston...happy life moment. Go - you deserve to see him!
Stephen Jones good call ! One of my favorite tracks ! He's more phenomenal live than you would ever have thought !!! I hope you get to whiteness the greatness !
Sadly, when this man puts down his guitar for the last time, there will be no more blues, no more of the most meaningful music ever. He has carried it on his shoulders for 5 decades, kept it alive, honored the best by doing so, taught millions what real heartfelt art is all about and it will all be gone. What a shame.
It won't all be gone. All you have to do is watch the way he has been mentoring young guitarists on stage for decades now. He often stands back to give them room to fly. He said himself that he feels a certain obligation to make sure the Blues keeps on. Clapton was a young guy once himself, and band mates have said he was good, but not yet great. Give the next generation time, there may, or may not, be another Clapton in there, but there are some outstanding musicians in the crop.
This song gets to me every time. I was lucky enough to see him 3 times live. I’m 70 now and I can die happy after seeing such a genius live. Thank you Eric, your my guitar hero
And..he still remains..12 years after..the King of guitar! I saw him yesterday in Bologna,Unipol Arena! He is 77 but looks and plays and sings like a young one!
Eric Clapton has been my favorite guitarist since I was 16 years old..my youngest 31 year old son took me to see him at MSGarden this past Monday...seeing him play has been my dream for 50 years and he was every bit the greatest guitar I imagioned and then some!! Your guitar still shoots straight into my heart...thank you Eric and my dear son Jonathan for making my dream come true.....Love you both forever!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Cried the first 3 times hearing this. The amount of emotion Clapton can get from his guitar is overwhelming to hear. I’m not sure if there is a more emotional song I’ve ever heard. Unreal
I love this song so much. Sorry to have to say, but this is the worst version of this I have ever heard. Sloppy, stiff & forced. There is a wonderful deeply emotional studio version and an earlier live one that are perfect.
Eric, thank you for teaching the world how to make the guitar weep with sorrow and pure emotion. The sadness of this song has always lifted me through my own sad and lonely days. Long live Eric Clapton, king of guitars!
I seen Eric play last Tuesday in Nashville, we had great seats, I've seen many great artistic people perform, and now I can easily say I have seen the best. So much heart, soul and emotion displayed by one individual is almost overwhelming . I felt like he was singing my life in his music. Thanks Mr. Clapton.
I saw him on the 14th June this year in Copenhagen. It was the highest experience of my life. Thank you Eric for giving me and so many others this wonderful feeling by hearing your song and guitar playing. I listen to you and your music every day😍❤️
Steve Gadd plays perfectly on this song. His dynamics and tasteful fills show why he is one of or the greatest studio drummer ever. Clapton, Nathan East, the band plays flawlessly. Breath taking live performance.
My dad past away in 2009 and he was listening his music so much, so we've played Eric Clapton's music on his funeral. Thankful that my dad gave me that love for his music too 🙏🏼 really love Eric Clapton's music so much. It gives me good memories 🥰 Eric Clapton is legend 💯
I love seeing all the comments praising Eric Clapton's voice. I feel like his amazing guitar playing overshadowed his also amazing vocal ability. I know it's a completely different song but the run he does in Tears in Heavan at 2:25 (official music video time) while singing the word please is low and subtle but sounds so beautiful and gives me chill bumps just thinking about it.
Personal turmoil, anguish & grief never sounded so phenomenal. He absolutely knows how to make that Stratocaster cry.. sends shivers up my spine & brings tears to my eyes. Superb !!!
Yes Eric Clapton is my favorite top 10 guitarist and a very prolific writer. This happened to me after my 17yr marriage fell apart in 2006 and still grieve over the death of my marriage. I didn't want this and I have remained single since then and I'm 64 yrs old now. Even though that bridge was burnt yrs ago I still get a tear in my eye. My daughter who is 31yrs old now suffered dearly over our divorce. Dec.26th however I celebrate a 40yr anniversary with someone who has never abandoned me walking down this narrow road I have been walking and his name is Yeshua Hamashiach! ( Jesus My Messiah!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
This man has been to hell and back ..but what makes him great is he held it all together.puts it out in his music..love you Eric Clapton..you the man..
Eric is such a huge inspiration to me! I have also suddenly lost a son and I don't know what I would have done without my wife, daughter, and the Pilgrim album. It got me through the hardest time of my life and even though it reminds me of that time I still come back to it all the time to remember my boy... RIP Nolan. Love you buddy!
My youngest brother passed 6 months ago unexpectedly We were so close yet we were living in different Countries Face timed each other all through lock down times I will never get over losing him Eric Claptons songs and music are so great , he writes sing and plays from his heart, an excellent singer & musician, this man is a gift to the world
His name,,,, means it all,,,,, Unique. Never ever Will be another . Only one Page, only one Hendrix, only one Gilmour, so is Eric. UNIQUE... Thank you Sir, ,, for providing so much.
I should mention, maybe not everyone in the world is aware of it, Clapton plays different solos every night. Some of the short little fills between song lines might be very similar, but when it's time to step up and play he opens his heart and mind and plays what he feels each night. And on this night there was something especially beautiful.
this song is a journey that Clapton takes the listener on... from the melancholy opening to the guitar vocalization of a drowning...the whole thing is tragically super-meta...if it doesn't change you, you're broken
Annnd......That is without a doubt the best guitar player if not the best musician in the world folks!.....soo much heart in the way this man plays his music for us!
God has blessed with such wisdom, not only you make your guitar SING, but you bring peace to everyone that has suffered just like you.😔 May God fills your heart with PEACE, Happiness & Faith.🙏🏾🙏🏾😇🙏🏾🙏🏾
Clapton is God! I had the chance to hear and see Mr Clapton playing this song on my very first concert, and all I can say, it was the most beautiful and amazing experience in my life! I was crying when Eric was playing the last solo of the song. Thanks Eric!!!!
Eric we know the pain you carry with you every day from your loss of your young Conner. You channel your pain in such a beautiful way when you perform this song ! Thank you for the gifts you have given to the world!
I agree! Mostly! Eric has overcome his very real pain by understanding, through It all and dispite his self inflicted pain and internal relentless struggle against his personal "demons", that he can successfully channel such highly consuming energy into something which benefits so many - his soulful and heartfelt music! This Is not negative nor judgemental concerning his choices but rather a comment concerning the reality that many of his poor choices have given him - so much fuel for his creativity. And this Is a truly magnificent human response which identifies his ability to overcome such adversity by turning It into a creative force. A creativity (and personal story) for which we have benefitted without end (and thankfully so has he)! So Mr. Clapton Is truly deserving of the adulation surrounding his creativity, his longevity and his ability to maintain control over those very real, almost demonic attempts to destroy him all the while creating, for those of us who render to him undivided loyalty and gratitude and many many others, music that touches us to our very soul. It Is my prayer that this man continues to benefit from the heartfelt graditude we share as "fans" and grateful recipients of his gifts of music - music that heals, warms and embraces the very soul of all Who hear, and most importantly listen to, his music endlessly! Thank you Eric for overcoming and hanging on to keep us from all from drowning in our own very real tears!
This song pulls me through knots of emotions: fear, bitterness, sorrow, loss, escape, resignation. How is it possible a man can create the sounds coming from this instrument to touch us all.
The trick to watching this incredible performance is to get to a point where you’re not totally geared into watching Eric. Watch the other performers, listen to what they add, what they offer. Simply incredible musicianship.
the more i listen to his music, the more i realize what incredible music, he played wrote and sung, there is a touch of genuine sadness coming from within his soul, thanks Eric for your music❤
One of the best versions of this song that I have listened to a million times. Eric is inspired, so are the ladies and the guys around him. Follow my advise : don't ever listen to this song when sitting on the side of a river a day of sadness after loosing your love. You'd better stay alive and listen to Mr Clapton for the rest of your life.
All I can say is WOW!!! I am currently reading The Autobiography of EC. Just a little bit more than halfway through it. I have been trying to pick my favorite song from him. There are just too many to choose from. This song though.....just listening to the opening guitar just kills me. The guitar speaks the lyrics. He plays with such intense feeling in this song. When he begins to sing....SPECTACULAR!! To watch him live here....you can see & feel the emotion. LOVE EC!!
I replay this video at least once a week. His lady in the balcony version is also a true masterpiece but when he rips his last solo on this one, my hair on my arms stands straight up! Blues forever!
@@brianstewart2032 why try to "one~up" this magnificent tune and video with Gary? Just enjoy this mystical wonder while Gary sits on the back burner .. smh
@@brianstewart2032 Oh yeah .. I tried .. and I love(d) Gary Moore .. but no way I could make it through 9 minutes of that shrill~ness .. no comparison .. EC in a landslide ☝️
Have been a fan of Eric for decades and have seen for four times live in concert and never get tired of hearing him. This song is one of his very best pouring out so much emotion in his voice and with every note played on his guitar you can actually feel so much of his weeping and pain . What a truly great artist he is.🥰🥰🥰🥰
Stephen Jones, I hope you got your wish,his concerts are magnificent! I've been lucky enough to have seen him several times. I lost my husband John 2 years ago and Eric's music has helped me through!
Eric, you always know what people need to listen to! This song hits home with me! We lost our baby brother a few years back, but this for some reason reminds me of the terrible days we went through and the way you play this, somehow is soothing! Thank you!
LOVE this song. So emotional. Clapton is the man. I've always loved him. And I've always loved his singing voice. So plaintive. I don't know why anyone would say he isn't a good singer.
I was lucky enough to see Eric in concert several years ago, would love to see him in person again! It brought tears to my eyes and so touching how he can play the blues and so believable!
One of his (or anybody's) finest solos. He really catches the wave, and even Nathan applauds him at the end, and it looks like Nathan says, "That was it." Check EC's little smile and look over at 7:37...he knows he got it.
Ohhh...Eric Clapton!!...you are one of the fructiferal british musician...how great you sing ever in any style...awesome!!...a master!!...i love you Eric ever!!
The one and only song that I ever saw my boyfriend listen to and sit with tears streaming down his face. It was painful to think what he was thinking about. I feel he was missing his dad.
this is some otther wordly stuff right here! im with ya bud.He sings with that guitar like no other imo.The version from one more car one more rider might be even better idk its tough
This is really a great song,so full of passion,sadness and simply heart and soul, so touchy,and the recording itself on the album absolutely phenomenal, this guitar is so wide, IT spreads its sound way beyond room walls.
I am thankful to God for Eric and all the Talent that he has to share with all of us. His own pain he has shared with all of us. And we too all can relate to our own pain and suffering if loss and suffering.
I first saw Eric in the Yardbirds at the Twisted Wheel Club in Manchester around 1965 and followed his career right to this day, we are all getting older but his music only matures like a vintage bottle of wine and hope never get to the end of this bottle.
There’s no one I have more admiration for in my entire life this music has always been with me in my entirety greatly appreciate the people all of those that made this happen for me thank you
My late husband had to be Eric's biggest fan. He owned every album from every band Eric has been in. He played them daily. Eric plays & sings with so much emotion.
My late husband and I were also fans. We saw Eric for his Journeyman tour. I lost him to cancer 5 years ago. Together 30 years. I’m sorry for your loss ❤😢
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I'm so sorry dear ladies❤❤
I watch the vintage yardbird's
b/w concert,, and see the man in back shining like a diamond, thinking to myself , like one day, you'll be up from. Not up and coming,,, no no, you will be up and gone. Love it....
@@Falaje64 so very sorry
Probably the best most heartfelt blues song Clapton has ever played.
One of my favorite Clapton tunes. Loves how he makes that guitar whisper, talk, sing and cry
Me too🎉
That guitar is as much a part of him as his arms or legs. It's a direct extension of his soul...
Tal cual. Es su Amor❤ y fiel Amiga🎸!!!!
Su Magnifica musica tiene un eco increiblemente profundo y maravilloso en mi❤💘🔥⚡💣
Amo River of Tears🔥
@@roylatulippe8469 Exactly!!😎
Yes. He is a Master craftsman!! Unreal sounds he makes
It's a sad song but so beautiful and emotional. Eric is a living legend
The most difficult thing for any musician is to transmit emotions. You can practice a lot and be very fast and clean, but you have to feel what you play for your listeners to feel it as well. Clapton does it wonderfully.
Exactly I heard this song for the first time live on 9/8/22 (same day QE2 passed). This song stood out among all the great songs he played for the emotion he transmitted and I felt.
His guitar playing is unlike anything I've ever heard!
I was never big Jeff Beck fan.He was great.I just listened to EC,more.And someday,we'll all be drowning, in a river of tears.So many great players.Never has there ever been,a best guitarist.But you can usually gauge,just by the way they make you feel.So,thank you,Eric
@@tedarndt6254 not a bad singer either
I only saw your comment today, but definitely agree with what you said! I’m almost 70 yrs old now and was trained as a classical pianist and organist since I was 5. It’s one thing to be taught to read notes on paper and apply them to an instrument. I learned at an early age that this alone doesn’t mean that a person is, or will be, a talented musician (with any instrument). Technically it could make them ‘good’, but to be ‘great’ all around can only come from within the heart and soul, and ‘felt’ by them AND those who listen/watch them play! *** Another Clapton performance where this is clearly visible to the audience was in his performance of ‘Have You Ever Loved a Woman’, which I believe was the one done at the Fillmore East (he also played it at the F. West) quite some time ago. I’ve NEVER seen Clapton play with the amount of feeling and visible emotions as he did in this one - even more than River of Tears - and that says a lot! He’s really one of the very few guitarists who can play so well, and yet makes it look so easy!
Clapton has more emotion in his fingers than most have in their heart. It amazes me that he can use a guitar to invoke what you can see and tell that he's feeling. Many criticized his PILGRIM album for being too "dark", yet I feel like it's one of his best. I love every song on that album.
No Doubt
agreed!
Same. Pilgrim is brilliant.
it’s good. not too sure about the drum machine though
He asked songwriter Simon Climie if he wanted to help him make the saddest album ever recorded, he did, together they did, and called it Pilgrim.
One of the most heartfelt, beautiful songs ever recorded !
Which are the others. Top three among your choices.
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Never gets old! Thank You, Eric!
I'm glad Eric is still here. So many great ones are gone but we still have Eric. Play on brother.
Eric is 77 (in 2022). He suffers from tinnitus, lower-back pain, and is going deaf. He is living with peripheral neuropathy, which sometimes affects his ability to play guitar. But he is still here. Play on brother.
@@RhiannonFanI am one month older than Eric Clapton. Believe me, I understand.
wenn eric und mark knopfler nicht mehr hier sind bleibt nur noch john mayer der rest der heutigen musik ist nur noch müll
That pain, the tears, his guitar and vocals dovetailed into the very cry from his soul, I just can't stop falling in love with this song and listening to it over and over......Sir Eric Clapton, thank you.
same here
Amen.
Amazing, it makes me feel in love!
I agree
So beautiful and soulfull 💖💖Eric at the top 💞
Beautiful Eric. I cry each time I listen. I Pray to be able to see you before I leave earth. Bucket list since 17yrs old to see you.i am 65. Thank you Eric Clapton for your music. Gets me through most days
❤❤❤Eric plays with his heart and soul every song...and his BAND is spot on every note 🎵🎶🎵 ❤️❤️❤️🤍🌹🌹 forever FAN🎵🤍
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That line…”Lord, how long must this go on”…..turns on the faucet every time
I still cry every time i listen. Don't know why but can't help it. Thank you Eric for being you. I'm 67 and my hope is to be able to see you in concert before I leave this world! Never had the opportunity.
Me too. It's just to Damn beautiful
I don't know where you live but he's going to play in New York and California this year. Google dates. I finally saw him three years ago in Houston...happy life moment. Go - you deserve to see him!
Like sallie46 mentioned, there will be concerts in NY and LA this Sep. Good luck, sir.
Stephen Jones good call ! One of my favorite tracks ! He's more phenomenal live than you would ever have thought !!! I hope you get to whiteness the greatness !
Saw Eric Clapton in Jacksonville where he sang this song, Layla, Tears in Heaven and Wonderful Tonight on acoustic guitar...WOWZER!!!
Sadly, when this man puts down his guitar for the last time, there will be no more blues, no more of the most meaningful music ever. He has carried it on his shoulders for 5 decades, kept it alive, honored the best by doing so, taught millions what real heartfelt art is all about and it will all be gone. What a shame.
Gary Clark Jr.,,, John Mayer, Derek trucks...
The show goes on
Michael P No there are others who will carry the torch and also younger ones. But Clapton is indeed in a class by himself.
NO ONE compares to Clapton, imo. Yes, there are younger ones who will come up the road, but Clapton is totally in a class by himself.
It won't all be gone. All you have to do is watch the way he has been mentoring young guitarists on stage for decades now. He often stands back to give them room to fly. He said himself that he feels a certain obligation to make sure the Blues keeps on. Clapton was a young guy once himself, and band mates have said he was good, but not yet great. Give the next generation time, there may, or may not, be another Clapton in there, but there are some outstanding musicians in the crop.
He WILL NEVER BE GONE
This song gets to me every time. I was lucky enough to see him 3 times live. I’m 70 now and I can die happy after seeing such a genius live. Thank you Eric, your my guitar hero
I’ve loved Clapton since I was a kid, but I’ve never had the pleasure of being able to attend any of his concerts. He’s the absolute best
Seen him 6 times
Hey John 70 is still young. Hope you're still with us.
He is genius with the guitar. Love his songs John. I’m btw turning 69 in 3 months time
I’ve seen him perform live hundreds of times…right here on TH-cam…😎
And..he still remains..12 years after..the King of guitar! I saw him yesterday in Bologna,Unipol Arena! He is 77 but looks and plays and sings like a young one!
Eric Clapton has been my favorite guitarist since I was 16 years old..my youngest 31 year old son took me to see him at MSGarden this past Monday...seeing him play has been my dream for 50 years and he was every bit the greatest guitar I imagioned and then some!! Your guitar still shoots straight into my heart...thank you Eric and my dear son Jonathan for making my dream come true.....Love you both forever!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
That is a wonderful thing your son did for you! I’m so glad for you! How exciting! 😊
Cried the first 3 times hearing this. The amount of emotion Clapton can get from his guitar is overwhelming to hear. I’m not sure if there is a more emotional song I’ve ever heard. Unreal
I love this song so much. Sorry to have to say, but this is the worst version of this I have ever heard. Sloppy, stiff & forced. There is a wonderful deeply emotional studio version and an earlier live one that are perfect.
Damn it's true !!!!++
Eric, thank you for teaching the world how to make the guitar weep with sorrow and pure emotion. The sadness of this song has always lifted me through my own sad and lonely days. Long live Eric Clapton, king of guitars!
Me too.
Living legend
i wish i could feel like i could play my heart like him...
Clapton is God
Well spoken .
Eric ages like fine wine and this song is just one of the reasons he is still at the top of the list of icons in the music industry. ❤
Omg, absolutely the best ever. Love you Eric.
Good 🎉
I seen Eric play last Tuesday in Nashville, we had great seats, I've seen many great artistic people perform, and now I can easily say I have seen the best. So much heart, soul and emotion displayed by one individual is almost overwhelming . I felt like he was singing my life in his music. Thanks Mr. Clapton.
Thanks for sharing that! 👍 ❤
I saw him on the 14th June this year in Copenhagen. It was the highest experience of my life. Thank you Eric for giving me and so many others this wonderful feeling by hearing your song and guitar playing. I listen to you and your music every day😍❤️
Very well stated. The object of art is accomplished with this piece, performed so intimately by a master.
@@cubnation Rock All On
@@loridumm1053 Thank you! I finally saw him in September at the United Center in Chicago. Wow, best concert ever!! ❤❤❤
Pure genius ,, if anybody could put their heart and soul into this song it is Eric Clapton,,, BEAUTIFUL
Yes the best.
Beautiful song. Eric Clapton is one of the best artist of all times. He is such a great guitarist.
Beautifully written, composed and performed by the great Eric Clapton.
Steve Gadd plays perfectly on this song. His dynamics and tasteful fills show why he is one of or the greatest studio drummer ever. Clapton, Nathan East, the band plays flawlessly. Breath taking live performance.
I'm 65 I've been listening to Eric since I was 13 he plays from the heart
My dad past away in 2009 and he was listening his music so much, so we've played Eric Clapton's music on his funeral. Thankful that my dad gave me that love for his music too 🙏🏼 really love Eric Clapton's music so much. It gives me good memories 🥰 Eric Clapton is legend 💯
I learnt of music from my dad as well. I’m continually thankful. 🎼
EC "GOD"
Me encanta tu letras y música Erik por siempre Un abrazo desde Chile Al final del mundo Que Dios te bendiga hoy y siiempre
So I'd your Dad .and you...
Life is crazy. God bless.
I love seeing all the comments praising Eric Clapton's voice. I feel like his amazing guitar playing overshadowed his also amazing vocal ability. I know it's a completely different song but the run he does in Tears in Heavan at 2:25 (official music video time) while singing the word please is low and subtle but sounds so beautiful and gives me chill bumps just thinking about it.
oh man ... Eric and the weeping guitar ... just the instrumental .. you can almost feel his pain
Personal turmoil, anguish & grief never sounded so phenomenal. He absolutely knows how to make that Stratocaster cry.. sends shivers up my spine & brings tears to my eyes. Superb !!!
Yes Eric Clapton is my favorite top 10 guitarist and a very prolific writer. This happened to me after my 17yr marriage fell apart in 2006 and still grieve over the death of my marriage. I didn't want this and I have remained single since then and I'm 64 yrs old now. Even though that bridge was burnt yrs ago I still get a tear in my eye. My daughter who is 31yrs old now suffered dearly over our divorce. Dec.26th however I celebrate a 40yr anniversary with someone who has never abandoned me walking down this narrow road I have been walking and his name is Yeshua Hamashiach! ( Jesus My Messiah!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
This man has been to hell and back ..but what makes him great is he held it all together.puts it out in his music..love you Eric Clapton..you the man..
Eric is such a huge inspiration to me! I have also suddenly lost a son and I don't know what I would have done without my wife, daughter, and the Pilgrim album. It got me through the hardest time of my life and even though it reminds me of that time I still come back to it all the time to remember my boy... RIP Nolan. Love you buddy!
Wonder women
May your son NOLAN rest in peace.
My youngest brother passed 6 months ago unexpectedly
We were so close yet we were living in different Countries
Face timed each other all through lock down times
I will never get over losing him
Eric Claptons songs and music are so great , he writes sing and plays from his heart, an excellent singer & musician, this man is a gift to the world
His name,,,, means it all,,,,, Unique.
Never ever Will be another . Only one Page, only one Hendrix, only one Gilmour, so is Eric.
UNIQUE... Thank you Sir, ,, for providing so much.
"don't cry because it's over, SMILE BECAUSE IT HAPPENED!" Thank you for all your phenomenal music 🎶 ❤️
This is pure masterpiece
มีพนธ็นาข้าว..ทุงข้าวนาแห่ง
I should mention, maybe not everyone in the world is aware of it, Clapton plays different solos every night. Some of the short little fills between song lines might be very similar, but when it's time to step up and play he opens his heart and mind and plays what he feels each night. And on this night there was something especially beautiful.
definately a lost art of improvising solos these days..
One of the greatest song I ever heard, nice one Mr. Slow hand Eric Clapton 👍☝️
The subtle shifts from neck to bridge to middle pickups. It just works so well and it's all part of the genius.
this song is a journey that Clapton takes the listener on... from the melancholy opening to the guitar vocalization of a drowning...the whole thing is tragically super-meta...if it doesn't change you, you're broken
I was 16yrs old when I discovered this mans abilities,Ill be 60 in July and I love him more every year.He is and will always be my favorite guitarist
What a musical treasure this man is.
Annnd......That is without a doubt the best guitar player if not the best musician in the world folks!.....soo much heart in the way this man plays his music for us!
yep
Is true
There is no doubt he is the best musician whoever lived he can make a guitar talk make it sing make it live
Absolute Clapton at his very best. What more can you say...............😌
God has blessed with such wisdom, not only you make your guitar SING, but you bring peace to everyone that has suffered just like you.😔 May God fills your heart with PEACE, Happiness & Faith.🙏🏾🙏🏾😇🙏🏾🙏🏾
EC has always delivered to me since the early 60s. Thank you, Mr. CLAPTON.
I could never say in words what Eric Clapton say with his guitar!
Eric is wonderful. He can make that guitar gently weep. I love him.
Clapton is God! I had the chance to hear and see Mr Clapton playing this song on my very first concert, and all I can say, it was the most beautiful and amazing experience in my life! I was crying when Eric was playing the last solo of the song. Thanks Eric!!!!
Eric we know the pain you carry with you every day from your loss of your young Conner. You channel your pain in such a beautiful way when you perform this song ! Thank you for the gifts you have given to the world!
This man has brought so much joy to the world of music, in spite of all his pain!!!! Thank you Eric!!!!
I agree! Mostly! Eric has overcome his very real pain by understanding, through It all and dispite his self inflicted pain and internal relentless struggle against his personal "demons", that he can successfully channel such highly consuming energy into something which benefits so many - his soulful and heartfelt music! This Is not negative nor judgemental concerning his choices but rather a comment concerning the reality that many of his poor choices have given him - so much fuel for his creativity. And this Is a truly magnificent human response which identifies his ability to overcome such adversity by turning It into a creative force. A creativity (and personal story) for which we have benefitted without end (and thankfully so has he)! So Mr. Clapton Is truly deserving of the adulation surrounding his creativity, his longevity and his ability to maintain control over those very real, almost demonic attempts to destroy him all the while creating, for those of us who render to him undivided loyalty and gratitude and many many others, music that touches us to our very soul. It Is my prayer that this man continues to benefit from the heartfelt graditude we share as "fans" and grateful recipients of his gifts of music - music that heals, warms and embraces the very soul of all Who hear, and most importantly listen to, his music endlessly! Thank you Eric for overcoming and hanging on to keep us from all from drowning in our own very real tears!
I live this artist. .
@@johnforster3643, I completely agree
He has always been unique. But between ‘89 and ‘99, no one - I mean NO ONE - could touch him. One brilliant solo after another.
Anybody who doesn't see Eric as one of the best pickers, ever, needs to listen to this song
This song pulls me through knots of emotions: fear, bitterness, sorrow, loss, escape, resignation. How is it possible a man can create the sounds coming from this instrument to touch us all.
This is a masterpiece...tears in my eyes!!! Thank you Mr. Eric Clapton...Great artist!!!
FOR CONNER ❤️🩹
The trick to watching this incredible performance is to get to a point where you’re not totally geared into watching Eric. Watch the other performers, listen to what they add, what they offer. Simply incredible musicianship.
Saddest song ever... the loss of a child and the guilt from it. 😢
I love Clapton.
My daily dose of Clapton performing at his best I will forever be greatful for the music this man gives
My favorite Clapton song. Love his bluesy guitar & the emotions I feel listening. He's in a class of his own! ❤
One day Eric and his Son will see each other again what a Glorious day that will be ✌❤
the more i listen to his music, the more i realize what incredible music, he played wrote and sung, there is a touch of genuine sadness coming from within his soul, thanks Eric for your music❤
When my world blew out of the water, I ran in disgrace. E.c. helped me out without prison time. Th.god.
Hello @marymolles864, I'm glad you're a fan. How are you doing today? It's my pleasure meeting you here. Is this one of your favorite songs?
@@eric_clapton_superconnectIt's a nice comment, but I really doubt that Eric Clapton writes messages to his fans on the internet.
@@carolynwilson2206no dudes es Clapton.
I listen to Eric Klapton,the guiter
wizard,over and over again to fill my heart in my pensive hours.I adore this great performer.
From his pain he created this masterpiece,❤
One of the best versions of this song that I have listened to a million times. Eric is inspired, so are the ladies and the guys around him. Follow my advise : don't ever listen to this song when sitting on the side of a river a day of sadness after loosing your love. You'd better stay alive and listen to Mr Clapton for the rest of your life.
It’s incredible how time passes by so quickly and I don’t think you understand until you wake up and wonder where it all has gone by so quickly!
Creme de la Creme ... thank God for offering us this enlightment .
당신의 음악은 내 영혼을 울립니다.
from South Korea
All I can say is WOW!!! I am currently reading The Autobiography of EC. Just a little bit more than halfway through it. I have been trying to pick my favorite song from him. There are just too many to choose from. This song though.....just listening to the opening guitar just kills me. The guitar speaks the lyrics. He plays with such intense feeling in this song. When he begins to sing....SPECTACULAR!! To watch him live here....you can see & feel the emotion. LOVE EC!!
I replay this video at least once a week. His lady in the balcony version is also a true masterpiece but when he rips his last solo on this one, my hair on my arms stands straight up! Blues forever!
you can almost see tears running down his guitar, never heard anybody else make a guitar "cry" like he can
You may want to take a listen to Gary Moore. Parisien walkways , Still got the Blues....
@@brianstewart2032 why try to "one~up" this magnificent tune and video with Gary? Just enjoy this mystical wonder while Gary sits on the back burner .. smh
@@brianstewart2032 Oh yeah .. I tried .. and I love(d) Gary Moore .. but no way I could make it through 9 minutes of that shrill~ness .. no comparison .. EC in a landslide ☝️
Shit happens every day…. No one seems to give a shit
They are both great guitarist. Only Clapton still plays on and Gary listens from heaven.
I love Eric Clapton. An amazing guitarist, song writer and brilliant singer.
He definitely can make that guitar cry. 🎸 😘❤
He's a GENIUS.
What a beautiful musical number by the great Mr Clapton. You feel the passion in this number. Talent at it’s best.
His work will last, I’ve listened to many in my life but Clapton surely rates the top of all the around musicians.
Have been a fan of Eric for decades and have seen for four times live in concert and never get tired of hearing him. This song is one of his very best pouring out so much emotion in his voice and with every note played on his guitar you can actually feel so much of his weeping and pain . What a truly great artist he is.🥰🥰🥰🥰
Stephen Jones, I hope you got your wish,his concerts are magnificent! I've been lucky enough to have seen him several times. I lost my husband John 2 years ago and Eric's music has helped me through!
This is a classic Clapton. The lyrics pull at your heart, beautifully crafted.
Eric, you always know what people need to listen to! This song hits home with me! We lost our baby brother a few years back, but this for some reason reminds me of the terrible days we went through and the way you play this, somehow is soothing! Thank you!
LOVE this song. So emotional. Clapton is the man. I've always loved him. And I've always loved his singing voice. So plaintive. I don't know why anyone would say he isn't a good singer.
I love to watch him play guitar. It is almost like he is having an out of body experience. Like he is so at peace when doin it.
One of if not the best guitar player ever with a great vocal.
Absolutely!
@@katemurphy2003 my sister describes his voice as having a lived in quality that she finds very appealing.
I was lucky enough to see Eric in concert several years ago, would love to see him in person again! It brought tears to my eyes and so touching how he can play the blues and so believable!
Beautiful,,,seven hours, seven days, or seven years...Brilliant performance!!
Há grande emoção ao ouvir esta canção que me toca na alma.Obrigada,Eric
I don’t care what this man’s politics are. When he plays his guitar I can feel his soul, in a world with so many soulless people these days.
Asking for peace & harmony is political?
Never heard Him say a word about politics in 62 years. Got the right bloke or just making shit
politics are a combination of theory and fear of the future... Nothing more. Perhaps much less
@@craigschepers714 he liked Enoch Powell, a known racist
How can anyone be thinking politics while listening to this?
One of his (or anybody's) finest solos. He really catches the wave, and even Nathan applauds him at the end, and it looks like Nathan says, "That was it." Check EC's little smile and look over at 7:37...he knows he got it.
I have no words, just tears.
Ohhh...Eric Clapton!!...you are one of the fructiferal british musician...how great you sing ever in any style...awesome!!...a master!!...i love you Eric ever!!
The one and only song that I ever saw my boyfriend listen to and sit with tears streaming down his face. It was painful to think what he was thinking about. I feel he was missing his dad.
Anyone who doesn't think Clapton is one of, if not the the best, guitar player in the world should watch this video again
this is some otther wordly stuff right here! im with ya bud.He sings with that guitar like no other imo.The version from one more car one more rider might be even better idk its tough
A Ledgend
@@EC_IS_Here Of course you get the blues, WindyCityKid. It's in your DNA. 😊
One of the best versions of this emotionally wrenching song. So good!!
This is really a great song,so full of passion,sadness and simply heart and soul, so touchy,and the recording itself on the album absolutely phenomenal, this guitar is so wide, IT spreads its sound way beyond room walls.
I am thankful to God for Eric and all the Talent that he has to share with all of us. His own pain he has shared with all of us. And we too all can relate to our own pain and suffering if loss and suffering.
I first saw Eric in the Yardbirds at the Twisted Wheel Club in Manchester around 1965 and followed his career right to this day, we are all getting older but his music only matures like a vintage bottle of wine and hope never get to the end of this bottle.
Seen live in Verona Arena some years ago: JAW DROPPING 🏆❤️👏🎸
Pamela Knowles
8 months ago
Beautiful,,,seven hours, seven days, or seven years...Brilliant performance!!
I never heard this until now and it's absolutely beautiful, can't stop the tears, You Have Always Been Awesome n Genius
Hello @lorettay9895, I'm glad you're a fan. How are you doing today? It's my pleasure meeting you here. Is this one of your favorite songs?
E. C. is Master of his Craft ! Hands Down.
Thanks Eric for the beautiful music you brought in this world. My hero since the 70s
There’s no one I have more admiration for in my entire life this music has always been with me in my entirety greatly appreciate the people all of those that made this happen for me thank you