One of the greatest guitarists of all time. In the 60s he was in the Yardbirds and Cream before going solo. Definitely should go down the Clapton road.
I think the positivity you hear in the song is honestly everybody on that stage is taking us to Church with it. You might want to listen to the album version. This is a JJ Cale song, Clapton loves him some JJ Cale.
🎸💯 I loved Eric Clapton's "Cocaine" at first listen; but, sadly NOT this version‼🔥 There was lots of coke around when that song was released & there were lots of us doing it, too. Seriously‼ I've ALWAYS been a Clapton (Slow Hand) fan‼ The man has been performing for most of my life & that's crazy‼🤯 I've been able to see him in concert multiple times in different venues‼The 2nd or 3rd time in Charlotte, NC was the greatest‼☮ ❤ 🎶 (MrLboyd, are you familiar with Jackson Brown? You should REALLY check out his catalogue of amazing music! His Running On Empty is an amazingly, fantastic album‼)
Eric's (Studio) Version of this song is my favorite version of this song. The guitar solo(s) from the studio version is what mainly influenced me to go buy my very first guitar at the age of 12. lol Now 24 years later, its still one of my favorite songs to play on guitar! JJ Cale wrote this song in 1976 and Eric covered and recorded it about a year later. The studio version just said "Cocaine" and then I believe after he got sober, he added the "Dirty Cocaine" into the chorus when performing Live. At least that's my theory.
The BEST version of this song is the live version from his "Just One Night" album. That entire album is really great, with Albert Lee on guitar as well, backing Eric amazingly, and trading solos back and forth. It's a must-listen! 😎
It was a pretty big hit for Eric, back in the day... He also ran a rehab in Antigua. Booger Sugar made me spit a mouthful of Tea all over my keyboard! 🙂
You should listen to more of his music....Lay Down Sally, Wonderful Tonight, Tears in Heaven, After Midnight, Layla....or his remakes of I shot the Sheriff, Knocking on Heaven's Door, or Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. Beautiful and wonderful music from a legend.
I remember hearing this for the first time when I was staying with my mother. One of the guys that liked my sister was a junkie, and they didn't want him around the house, so they would send him out places. I went with him once, and we ended up cruising the back roads of rural NE CT in his old Ford van, that happened to be white, lol. It was pretty fun just riding back roads listening to music. This was one of the songs that came on the radio. He was a pretty good guy and cool too. I liked him. But my mother and her husband didn't want him around. So he eventually stopped coming over.
I'm pretty sure he meant the drug. Also have some have said this is not a particularly good live version. There are some excellent live versions out there done much earlier.
I do love your honest reaction to this, and the meaning of the song (to Clapton) has changed over the years. He has gone from a a user and addict to a key person in rehabilitation and help. He has his "own" clinic which hosts a music festival every year in order to raise funds for other addicts. However... the fact is that is wasn't HIS song... it was an cover of a JJ Cale song as was After Midnight and Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Call Me The Breeze" It just covered his mood and addiction at the time. If you would like another cover, the please listen/react to Johnny Cash's version of "Hurt"...one you will never forget
"She don't lie. Cocaine. Dirty cocaine." The music sounds SO good, it feels like a celebration. It's not a celebration. 😊✌💙 It does compare to Hip Hop or Rap and every other genre of music. In that all artists write songs about the same things. Life experiences. Good....Bad.... Happy.....Sad....
Many/most rock and roll musicians from the 1960's and 70's are experts on drug use. You should check out the Rolling Stones ' Sister Morphine from the No Security live album. The mood is a whole lot more somber. The great thing about Eric Clapton concerts is that even the hits have new solos and extra arrangements that make the songs different from the album version you've heard a thousand times 🎸
You need to listen to the original version. I sure wish that someone would react to some actual J.J. Cale, instead of just the songs that others have covered. I’m not sure where this particular version came from, but it’s definitely the least desirable I’ve ever heard. ✌🏼😎
I prefere the original: less is more! There is an live video of JJ Cale made shortly before he died. You can't miss the message. In Sweden "Blomman" [Bo Blombergh] made a cover "Heroine" in 1977. Young people in Sweden died from heroine at the time.
From what I understand from his biography, EC Had a lot of heavy drugs problem, a bit like Osbourne when he hit the ground. That's the way Clapton used to think of cocaine. If I'm not mistaken he wrote that song when he was still using a abusing coke a lot. Probably a way to explain how your mind gets clouded when you're under the influence of this drug. It seem so harmless when you take it but the feedback is not immediate like harsher drugs like crack and heroin.
Nope. It's about booger sugar alright. It was popular waaaaay back when people did that stuff. Gods, I was 17 working in a bar and it was an "older" song. I'm 62 now!
I font feel it's a duble entendre. It's a straight up song about coke ..someone can correct me, but I don't think he uses symbolism....ad far as it being an advertisement. In the 70's it was about lyrical freedom. Nobody openly complained about the topic that I can remember. This was a single that was played daily on AM radio
They are old here. Yes, the substance personified as a seductive woman (which, BTW, I hate). It was quite the song in its day (not this old guy performance) and controversial. Parents didn't like it, obviously, but it was a bit rebellious. The substance was a rich person thing, especially in the celebrity world, not just rock, either, but the film industry, also. Again, an example of what can be sold with a party vibe. This was a big dance song at clubs. I've never been a fan of reality altering things. 💜
I really hate when people don't get the anti-drug message of this song. JJ Cale wrote the song, and Clapton covered it because he's a former addict. He even added the phrase 'the deadly cocaine' to the lyric several times.
not at all - it is a song AGAINST using it - that it gives you a false sense of everything - back in the 80/90 a lot of "normal" people did a line a time or two - quicker that weed!!! He says it is an anti-drug song - watch his interviews about it!!! GREAT SONG!!!! GREAT!!!!! he is one of the top 4 guitar players in the world!! PS he kicked his habit & is now clean & sober!!! Most musicians in the 60-90's did coke - all genres - Even Satchmo Armstrong himself got busted once for it!!! It was rich man's drug - we normal folks had to smoke weed!!! AN ICONIC SONG - MOST FOLKS KNOW IT IN THE FIRST 4 BARS!!!!!!
If you want songs about substance abuse that are audibly good, Metallica - master of puppets, Nirvana - come as you are, Rolling Stones - brown sugar and dead flowers are both good, Billy Joel - Captain Jack, nine inch nails - hurt... All of which are rather pointed to one specific substance. But all of which are anthems that could be tossed back as a refutation of the rap drug promotion argument.
Something went wrong here I've never heard him live and it not sound amazing this is crap??He is under singing she is over singing and the harmony is totally off potentially??
He had a serious addiction problem. He finally got clean, he is credited with getting Stevie Ray Vaughan clean and sober.
Clapton is the only person in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 3 times. As a solo Artist and with 2 of his bands The Yardbirds and Cream.
Truth... God
This was an anti cocaine song, cocaine makes a lot of promises. Watch his interview on this song.
One of the greatest guitarists of all time. In the 60s he was in the Yardbirds and Cream before going solo. Definitely should go down the Clapton road.
You should do the song about his son. Sad and beautiful but a masterpiece of musical art. Tears in heaven if I remember correctly.
How clumsy that little lad was.
Heartrending. I remember when I heard about his son....then the song. Not a dry eye in the room.
You should check out the video from 20 nov. 2021.
I think the positivity you hear in the song is honestly everybody on that stage is taking us to Church with it. You might want to listen to the album version. This is a JJ Cale song, Clapton loves him some JJ Cale.
Your comments & expressions are priceless.
Sounds like cautionary tale from someone who’s been there to the max extent possible but still came out alive
🎸💯 I loved Eric Clapton's "Cocaine" at first listen; but, sadly NOT this version‼🔥
There was lots of coke around when that song was released & there were lots of us doing it, too. Seriously‼
I've ALWAYS been a Clapton (Slow Hand) fan‼ The man has been performing for most of my life & that's crazy‼🤯 I've been able to see him in concert multiple times in different venues‼The 2nd or 3rd time in Charlotte, NC was the greatest‼☮ ❤ 🎶
(MrLboyd, are you familiar with Jackson Brown? You should REALLY check out his catalogue of amazing music! His Running On Empty is an amazingly, fantastic album‼)
Were you on coke writing this comment? 😂😳🤨😆😥😝🤔😑🔥😕💯🎸
The keyboards and backing vocals ruin his live version. Clapton is losing his hearing and the only reason I can see him allowing this version.
His vice.... hence the emotions and delivery is spot on. His perspective
Eric's (Studio) Version of this song is my favorite version of this song. The guitar solo(s) from the studio version is what mainly influenced me to go buy my very first guitar at the age of 12. lol
Now 24 years later, its still one of my favorite songs to play on guitar!
JJ Cale wrote this song in 1976 and Eric covered and recorded it about a year later. The studio version just said "Cocaine" and then I believe after he got sober, he added the "Dirty Cocaine" into the chorus when performing Live. At least that's my theory.
I was never into cocaine, but I LOVED the way it smelled.
Eric slow hand Clapton legend
I hope you notice he blended 3 distinct styles together in a seamless whole
Dr. Steve Gadd on drums just killing it. 👏
Last dance with Mary Jane by Tom Petty
Most definitely
The BEST version of this song is the live version from his "Just One Night" album.
That entire album is really great, with Albert Lee on guitar as well, backing Eric amazingly, and trading solos back and forth. It's a must-listen! 😎
Check out Old love. You will not be disappointed!
Did you see Samsons new song?! Fricken amazing
I always thought this was a song of hope... like, "I hope we get cocaine after this song"
The song is actually a cover of J.J. Cale's song. It's also an anti-drug song.
Is that a Biggie figure in the background?
I love your analyses, sir. And this is one of my favorite Clapton songs. Thank you for reacting.
It was a pretty big hit for Eric, back in the day... He also ran a rehab in Antigua. Booger Sugar made me spit a mouthful of Tea all over my keyboard! 🙂
You should listen to more of his music....Lay Down Sally, Wonderful Tonight, Tears in Heaven, After Midnight, Layla....or his remakes of I shot the Sheriff, Knocking on Heaven's Door, or Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. Beautiful and wonderful music from a legend.
Love love love Clapton! Check his younger days 🔥
U should listen to Dr hook - stoned and I missed it
You should listen to the original recording - this version is way up tempo.
Song written by JJ Cale , reinterpreted by Clapton especially after he got sober later in life.
I remember hearing this for the first time when I was staying with my mother. One of the guys that liked my sister was a junkie, and they didn't want him around the house, so they would send him out places. I went with him once, and we ended up cruising the back roads of rural NE CT in his old Ford van, that happened to be white, lol. It was pretty fun just riding back roads listening to music. This was one of the songs that came on the radio. He was a pretty good guy and cool too. I liked him. But my mother and her husband didn't want him around. So he eventually stopped coming over.
Do check out his Cream reunion concert from 2005, oneof the best in recent times.
I'm pretty sure he meant the drug. Also have some have said this is not a particularly good live version. There are some excellent live versions out there done much earlier.
I do love your honest reaction to this, and the meaning of the song (to Clapton) has changed over the years.
He has gone from a a user and addict to a key person in rehabilitation and help.
He has his "own" clinic which hosts a music festival every year in order to raise funds for other addicts.
However...
the fact is that is wasn't HIS song... it was an cover of a JJ Cale song as was After Midnight and Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Call Me The Breeze"
It just covered his mood and addiction at the time.
If you would like another cover, the please listen/react to Johnny Cash's version of "Hurt"...one you will never forget
Different times man, different times 😂
You should listen to the original Layla. Spectacular!
"She don't lie.
Cocaine.
Dirty cocaine."
The music sounds SO good, it feels like a celebration.
It's not a celebration.
😊✌💙
It does compare to
Hip Hop or Rap and every other genre of music. In that all artists write songs about the same things.
Life experiences.
Good....Bad....
Happy.....Sad....
Respect you if you listen in the Middle changes you can't get it back but you want it you want it
Try "Wonderful Tonight" , "Layla"
"Tears in Heaven", "Old Love", "White Room" , "Bell Bottom Blues"
His song lola!!
Eric is God. Also, I would pay Mr Boyd a lot of money to read me bedtime stories
I snorted a mountain of coke listening to this song back in the day. Good times, Good times.
Words of experience from J.J. Cale and Eric Clapton. J.J. wrote the song, and played it, but Eric made it his own.
It is basically about cocaine but it’s more importantly about the evils of cocaine!!!
Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll!!!
Need to listen to studio version 😂
In that case you need to check out Johnny Cash cocaine blues as well to enlighten you some more🧐
Its not double entendre. Its all about Speedball! yami😋
Many/most rock and roll musicians from the 1960's and 70's are experts on drug use. You should check out the Rolling Stones ' Sister Morphine from the No Security live album. The mood is a whole lot more somber.
The great thing about Eric Clapton concerts is that even the hits have new solos and extra arrangements that make the songs different from the album version you've heard a thousand times 🎸
The video is mirrored it’s weird to see Clapton playing lefty haha
Debaucherous, and the nerve to sound good.... welcome to Rock and Roll lol
You need to listen to the original version. I sure wish that someone would react to some actual J.J. Cale, instead of just the songs that others have covered. I’m not sure where this particular version came from, but it’s definitely the least desirable I’ve ever heard. ✌🏼😎
I prefere the original: less is more! There is an live video of JJ Cale made shortly before he died. You can't miss the message. In Sweden "Blomman" [Bo Blombergh] made a cover "Heroine" in 1977. Young people in Sweden died from heroine at the time.
From what I understand from his biography, EC Had a lot of heavy drugs problem, a bit like Osbourne when he hit the ground. That's the way Clapton used to think of cocaine. If I'm not mistaken he wrote that song when he was still using a abusing coke a lot. Probably a way to explain how your mind gets clouded when you're under the influence of this drug. It seem so harmless when you take it but the feedback is not immediate like harsher drugs like crack and heroin.
Nope. It's about booger sugar alright. It was popular waaaaay back when people did that stuff. Gods, I was 17 working in a bar and it was an "older" song. I'm 62 now!
Cautionary tale... the last half of the last verse contains the warning...
its just about if ya wanna do it, it will fuck you up
A lot of rockers have drug songs that pre date hip hop
You need to listen to a much older performance he does this song. This video is of him much later in age
what about the Beatles Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds......not hip hop....., tom petty's mary janes last dance ...
His live performances had to be off the chain
Clapton is God
There is only One God, & His name isn’t Eric or Clapton….✝️
Next up “Snowblind” by Ozzy Osbourne
I font feel it's a duble entendre. It's a straight up song about coke ..someone can correct me, but I don't think he uses symbolism....ad far as it being an advertisement. In the 70's it was about lyrical freedom. Nobody openly complained about the topic that I can remember. This was a single that was played daily on AM radio
They are old here. Yes, the substance personified as a seductive woman (which, BTW, I hate). It was quite the song in its day (not this old guy performance) and controversial. Parents didn't like it, obviously, but it was a bit rebellious. The substance was a rich person thing, especially in the celebrity world, not just rock, either, but the film industry, also. Again, an example of what can be sold with a party vibe. This was a big dance song at clubs. I've never been a fan of reality altering things. 💜
This song is not about a narcotic, cocaine is a stimulant. Narcotics are downers.
Listen to Girl on LSD by tom petty and the heartbreakers
I really hate when people don't get the anti-drug message of this song. JJ Cale wrote the song, and Clapton covered it because he's a former addict. He even added the phrase 'the deadly cocaine' to the lyric several times.
not at all - it is a song AGAINST using it - that it gives you a false sense of everything - back in the 80/90 a lot of "normal" people did a line a time or two - quicker that weed!!! He says it is an anti-drug song - watch his interviews about it!!! GREAT SONG!!!! GREAT!!!!! he is one of the top 4 guitar players in the world!! PS he kicked his habit & is now clean & sober!!! Most musicians in the 60-90's did coke - all genres - Even Satchmo Armstrong himself got busted once for it!!! It was rich man's drug - we normal folks had to smoke weed!!! AN ICONIC SONG - MOST FOLKS KNOW IT IN THE FIRST 4 BARS!!!!!!
What's the difference between an eight ball of cocaine and a baby?
Clapton wouldn't let an eight ball fall out the window.
What an odious thing to say
Not the original version! You should react to the studio version, which is Much better!😎👌
Studio version is much better
If you want songs about substance abuse that are audibly good, Metallica - master of puppets, Nirvana - come as you are, Rolling Stones - brown sugar and dead flowers are both good, Billy Joel - Captain Jack, nine inch nails - hurt... All of which are rather pointed to one specific substance. But all of which are anthems that could be tossed back as a refutation of the rap drug promotion argument.
He's singing about the downside of the drug.
Great tune but doesn't touch the original by JJ Cale
Funny this song was actually anti-cocaine that he wrote while he was addicted to cocaine even though he convinced himself he wasn't
J.J.Cale wrote the song, Clapton covered it.
Something went wrong here I've never heard him live and it not sound amazing this is crap??He is under singing she is over singing and the harmony is totally off potentially??
Are you going to blame the song Lola for guys going gay?
this video is reversed they're all playing left handed
Bad version bro
Studio version is 10 times better than this one…
This version sucks.... got to check out the original from back in the day from him.
That's the worst version I've ever heard of this song.
Not the best version of this song.
Horrible version. Clapton is definitely top 10 on the guitar. Try a better version or any other song by him.