Eric Clapton blues question

asatbender · December 21st, 2007, 04:12 PM

I have always thought that EC was just ok. I have only heard the hits like Cocaine and layla until I stumbled across this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apeu0am5LZQ

I love this type of blues to say the least. Where can I hear or buy more of EC doing this and are there more guys that play like this. I am illiterate when it comes to the blues, I have never heard some play that I probably should have. I have heard some of B.B. and SRV but most of their stuff I do not like as mucah as this.

mistermullens · December 21st, 2007, 04:21 PM

I can't watch youtube at work, but I bet its from the "From the Cradle" Tour.

BTW, to answer question, get the "From the Cradle" album. Probably my favorite EC album besides the Cream stuff

Cheesehead · December 21st, 2007, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by asatbender

I have always thought that EC was just ok. I have only heard the hits like Cocaine and layla until I stumbled across this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apeu0am5LZQ

I love this type of blues to say the least. Where can I hear or buy more of EC doing this and are there more guys that play like this. I am illiterate when it comes to the blues, I have never heard some play that I probably should have. I have heard some of B.B. and SRV but most of their stuff I do not like as mucah as this.

Man oh man oh man. You gotta listen to his Derrick and the Dominoes version of this song. The intro gives me chills. You also gotta listen to the Bluesbreakers Beano album ("featuring Eric Clapton").

mistermullens · December 21st, 2007, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheesehead

Man oh man oh man. You gotta listen to his Derrick and the Dominoes version of this song. The intro gives me chills. You also gotta listen to the Bluesbreakers Beano album ("featuring Eric Clapton").

Oh, yeah. The Bluesbreakers album is sweet!!!! Can't believe I forgot about that one

dsharman · December 21st, 2007, 04:35 PM

Outstanding. Thanks for posting.

Pete Galati · December 21st, 2007, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheesehead

Man oh man oh man. You gotta listen to his Derrick and the Dominoes version of this song. The intro gives me chills. You also gotta listen to the Bluesbreakers Beano album ("featuring Eric Clapton").

Yeah, I'd say the Derek and the Dominos "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs" version is a lot stronger. There're several good tracks on that album.

"Nobody Knows You (etc)", "I Looked Away", "Key To The Highway", and "Tell The Truth" also make that one worth owning.

The John Mayall album has some very strong playing on it.

charlie chitlin · December 21st, 2007, 08:22 PM

I've found that if you steal enough Freddie King licks, you start to sound just like Eric Clapton

DaBender · December 21st, 2007, 08:32 PM

He has a double CD titled simply "Blues" that is very good. It's studio work on one side and live on the other, and I don't think they're recycled cuts from other albums, though he's recorded some of the songs on other works.

Grin'n'pick · December 21st, 2007, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by charlie frey

I've found that if you steal enough Freddie King licks, you start to sound just like Eric Clapton

+1. NTTIAWWT.

asatbender · December 21st, 2007, 08:40 PM

What Freddie King cd's should I look for

Jeffscreamedcorn · December 21st, 2007, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by charlie frey

I've found that if you steal enough Freddie King licks, you start to sound just like Eric Clapton

Also Magic Sam.

garytelecastor · December 21st, 2007, 08:59 PM

There is a two hour PBS documentary that features the "From the Cradle" Cd. He does a KILLER version of crossroads on the set. If I can get it to post I will. The whole 2 hour special is filled with various interviews with the, no pun intended, Heavyweights of blues.
GO GET THE CD. It was all cut live and most are 1st takes. Very cool.
This is however from the Martin Scorsese work on the History of the blues.

jlrich · December 21st, 2007, 09:08 PM

Also get "Just One Night". It is a live disc from 1980 that is outstanding. Plus Albert Lee is his other guitarist so you kinda get a double feature.

Sleph · December 21st, 2007, 09:25 PM

Thanks for posting asatbender!

When I first started playing guitar, my guitar teacher used to say "there are at least 2 people in every suburb of Sydney that can play better than Clapton..."

....for me though, it isn't what he plays but how he plays it.

This is one of the songs that made me want to play guitar in the first place...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpSHNW96fEQ

Jeffscreamedcorn · December 21st, 2007, 09:52 PM

One of the best (IMHO) fairly recent things EC did is the George Harrison tribute. Killer version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," and he shows his true depth playing Indian music.

AJ Love · December 21st, 2007, 10:00 PM

Clapton is a preeminent historian of the blues: Magic Sam, Freddie King, Otis Rush

Mark-00255 · December 21st, 2007, 10:18 PM

If it's Clapton video you're after, the 2004 Clapton Crossroads Festival has some really great stuff - especially late in the second disk, with Blues in C, and a version of Rollin & Tumblin, or Possession over Judgment Day - whatever it's called on that take.

The 2007 Crossroads festival isn't as good, perhaps, but I've only seen it once so far. The Blind Faith stuff with Winwood, especially Had to Cry Today, looks pretty great.

On Clapton's CDs, the MTV Unplugged session is first rate, with four or five real keepers like Hey Hey, and Malted Milk. Also, the Me and Mr. Johnson CD is pretty good, although I like the live and acoustic stuff better.

One more thing, if you like great blues, you simply have to check out Joe Bonamassa. His Blues Deluxe CD makes me wanna quit playing guitar, or quit work and play all the time, either one! There's some cool video of him here:
http://72.167.28.71/

Big Mike Simpson · December 21st, 2007, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asatbender

I have always thought that EC was just ok. I have only heard the hits like Cocaine and layla until I stumbled across this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apeu0am5LZQ

I love this type of blues to say the least. Where can I hear or buy more of EC doing this and are there more guys that play like this. I am illiterate when it comes to the blues, I have never heard some play that I probably should have. I have heard some of B.B. and SRV but most of their stuff I do not like as mucah as this.

Unseen · December 21st, 2007, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asatbender

I have always thought that EC was just ok. I have only heard the hits like Cocaine and layla until I stumbled across this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apeu0am5LZQ

I love this type of blues to say the least. Where can I hear or buy more of EC doing this and are there more guys that play like this. I am illiterate when it comes to the blues, I have never heard some play that I probably should have. I have heard some of B.B. and SRV but most of their stuff I do not like as mucah as this.

Just ok? Well, he's not the best who ever lived, but he is on a John Mayall and The Blues Breakers album playing very strong stuff. Very powerful knock-yer-sox-off stuff. Not fancy, just terribly terribly bold and fearsome. He's done some good stuff since then (like Crossroads and the solo on White Room and lots of other things), but I love that Blues Breakers album better.

RumorsofsurF · December 21st, 2007, 11:20 PM

I've always been a huge Clapton fan, especially the early stuff. Cream was amazing, but Derek and the Dominoes were my favorite lineup.

This is probably my favorite EC vid...So much emotion! Standing out there sweaty in a t-shirt.

That white Strat is delicious, too.

Chimp #6 · December 21st, 2007, 11:41 PM

As long as we are sharing tasty clips .....

BellyBoy · December 22nd, 2007, 12:04 AM

as far as Freddie King CD's I would start with "Texas Cannonball" and "Freddie King is a Blues Master" "1934-1976" has some cool stuff on it as well... "Freddie King Sings" has the original version of "Have You Ever Loved A Woman" on it... I think the reason EC is so well thought of by the masters is that he has never taken credit for what he plays. He always points to the masters. He will be the first one to tell you he stole every Freddie lick and Albert lick he could, for that I give him great respect.

gtech · December 22nd, 2007, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by charlie frey

I've found that if you steal enough Freddie King licks, you start to sound just like Eric Clapton

Right...

From

On the back of the Album entitled, "Freddie King (1934-1976)" is this quote, "He taught me just about everything I needed to know...when and when not to make a stand...when and when not to show your hand...and most important of all...how to make love to a guitar." Eric Clapton, July 1977. I've been listening to Freddie King for just about forever. The man simply rocks.

The very first Blues CD I bought is a Freddy King on. I was hooked on Blues from that day...

And he can play in BB King style too...

Sorry... I love his playing

Grin'n'pick · December 22nd, 2007, 08:45 AM

Someone's got to say it, it's good because he's playing a Gibson. Clapton is better on a Gibson.

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asatbender Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ga Posts: 257	Eric Clapton blues question I have always thought that EC was just ok. I have only heard the hits like Cocaine and layla until I stumbled across this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apeu0am5LZQ I love this type of blues to say the least. Where can I hear or buy more of EC doing this and are there more guys that play like this. I am illiterate when it comes to the blues, I have never heard some play that I probably should have. I have heard some of B.B. and SRV but most of their stuff I do not like as mucah as this.

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mistermullens Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,574 56 Photos	I can't watch youtube at work, but I bet its from the "From the Cradle" Tour. BTW, to answer question, get the "From the Cradle" album. Probably my favorite EC album besides the Cream stuff __________________ Jonathan - Demos@purevolume.com When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. - Jimi All I need is my Esquire - MM

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garytelecastor Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,706 18 Photos	There is a two hour PBS documentary that features the "From the Cradle" Cd. He does a KILLER version of crossroads on the set. If I can get it to post I will. The whole 2 hour special is filled with various interviews with the, no pun intended, Heavyweights of blues. GO GET THE CD. It was all cut live and most are 1st takes. Very cool. This is however from the Martin Scorsese work on the History of the blues. __________________ éí 'aaníígÓÓ 'áhoot'é Elvis did not die; he just went home!

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DaBender TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maine Age: 52 Posts: 45	He has a double CD titled simply "Blues" that is very good. It's studio work on one side and live on the other, and I don't think they're recycled cuts from other albums, though he's recorded some of the songs on other works.

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asatbender Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ga Posts: 257	What Freddie King cd's should I look for

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Sleph Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,039 6 Photos	Thanks for posting asatbender! When I first started playing guitar, my guitar teacher used to say "there are at least 2 people in every suburb of Sydney that can play better than Clapton..." ....for me though, it isn't what he plays but how he plays it. This is one of the songs that made me want to play guitar in the first place... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpSHNW96fEQ

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Jeffscreamedcorn Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: beantown Age: 51 Posts: 753	One of the best (IMHO) fairly recent things EC did is the George Harrison tribute. Killer version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," and he shows his true depth playing Indian music.

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AJ Love Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Madison WI Age: 42 Posts: 840	Clapton is a preeminent historian of the blues: Magic Sam, Freddie King, Otis Rush

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Mark-00255 Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Olympia, WA Age: 50 Posts: 146	If it's Clapton video you're after, the 2004 Clapton Crossroads Festival has some really great stuff - especially late in the second disk, with Blues in C, and a version of Rollin & Tumblin, or Possession over Judgment Day - whatever it's called on that take. The 2007 Crossroads festival isn't as good, perhaps, but I've only seen it once so far. The Blind Faith stuff with Winwood, especially Had to Cry Today, looks pretty great. On Clapton's CDs, the MTV Unplugged session is first rate, with four or five real keepers like Hey Hey, and Malted Milk. Also, the Me and Mr. Johnson CD is pretty good, although I like the live and acoustic stuff better. One more thing, if you like great blues, you simply have to check out Joe Bonamassa. His Blues Deluxe CD makes me wanna quit playing guitar, or quit work and play all the time, either one! There's some cool video of him here: http://72.167.28.71/ __________________ Mark-00255 Red=0; Green=0; Blue=255: All Blues!

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RumorsofsurF Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Independence, OR Age: 25 Posts: 343	I've always been a huge Clapton fan, especially the early stuff. Cream was amazing, but Derek and the Dominoes were my favorite lineup. This is probably my favorite EC vid...So much emotion! Standing out there sweaty in a t-shirt. That white Strat is delicious, too. __________________ Forever coming back to the Tele....

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Chimp #6 Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Clemente, California Posts: 166 17 Photos	As long as we are sharing tasty clips ..... __________________ When I was a young boy, I heard the sound of rolling thunder ..... ever since then I have been trying to play it.

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BellyBoy Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chula Vista, Ca Age: 48 Posts: 453	as far as Freddie King CD's I would start with "Texas Cannonball" and "Freddie King is a Blues Master" "1934-1976" has some cool stuff on it as well... "Freddie King Sings" has the original version of "*Have You Ever Loved A Woman*" on it... I think the reason EC is so well thought of by the masters is that he has never taken credit for what he plays. He always points to the masters. He will be the first one to tell you he stole every Freddie lick and Albert lick he could, for that I give him great respect. __________________ http://www.johnnymannion.com http://www.myspace.com/johnnymannionband

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Grin'n'pick Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sarf Eas' Laandon Posts: 1,853 38 Photos	Someone's got to say it, it's good because he's playing a Gibson. Clapton is better on a Gibson.