Eric Clapton - Nothing But the Blues (CD, Vinyl & Bluray)

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  1. crossroads69

    crossroads69 Senior Member

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    Lucky you! I was still in college and could no way afford to fly across for these amazing gigs. But I remember being on the Cream2005 forums waiting excitedly for the first reports - what songs did they play, what guitars did Eric use, how was the jamming….

    I hope they release a volume 2 of these shows someday, lots of great alternate performances that could be released on Blu-ray/CD!
     
  2. bbanderic

    bbanderic Forum Resident

    A bit of a frustrating watch, but you’ll get the picture, Eric is smoking here:

     
  3. All Down The Line

    All Down The Line The Under Asst East Coast White Label Promo Man

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    Happened to play this in the car today and yes it is an excellent performance and is absolutely one of the highlights of Cream's 2005 Albert Hall stand!
     
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  4. batdude98

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    I know this is a 1990s thread, but the Yardbirds, Bluesbreakers and Cream eras of Clapton really did earn him the graffito, and they're blowing my mind right now (Ultimate!, MFSL, and DCC/MFSL releases):

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  5. batdude98

    batdude98 Forum Resident

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    A little more relevant to the thread, and still stellar:

     
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  6. Tuck1977

    Tuck1977 Forum Resident

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    I have heard him do this one. He is easily as good as his golden years around this period or better.
     
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  7. supermd

    supermd Senior Member

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    What do you think accounted for his return to form?
     
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  8. Anthrax

    Anthrax Forum Resident

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    When I first got that Cream reunion CD + DVD (yes, I had to have both!) I was somewhat puzzled that a song like Stormy Monday was included, as I expected it to be 100% Cream classics. I felt it was out of place. But when I finally heard it I realised I shouldn't have worried. It's a highlight!
     
  9. bbanderic

    bbanderic Forum Resident

    Eric was playing great in the 80’s and early 90’s as well, the Journeyman album really put him back in the public eye and then Unplugged which sold 26 million copies. I think after Unplugged Eric realized he could do whatever he wanted and then went back to his core which is the Blues with FTC. To answer your question in one word….INSPIRATION.

    As great as that Stormy Monday clip is with Cream in 2005, and it’s top shelf stuff, the NBTB was another level IMO because he was so inspired. I think 94/95 is consistently Eric’s best live period, bar none.
     
  10. All Down The Line

    All Down The Line The Under Asst East Coast White Label Promo Man

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    Maybe but I wouldn't be without several shows recordings from 1967, '68 & '70 to be sure!
     
  11. bbanderic

    bbanderic Forum Resident

    Of course! I’ll say this, ‘67-‘70 his most creative period by a mile.
     
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  12. Sex Lies And Master Tapes

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    You may be right. EC was a far better guitarist and more mature musician in 1994 though.
     
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  13. Sex Lies And Master Tapes

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    I pre-ordered the vinyl set by the way (i'll get the blu-ray the day i'll go get my vinyl at my local store).
    Who did order the vinyl set here ?
     
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  14. hodgo

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    :wave:
     
  15. Sex Lies And Master Tapes

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    A-MA-ZING... :cool:
     
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  16. Reid Smith

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    Here is a great performance from EC in 1996.The Blues Band gone and new band with Steve Gadd still back there on the drums,but still playing some great blues.
     
  17. Sax-son

    Sax-son Forum Resident

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    I have been a Clapton fan from day one, but these days I have been disappointed by some of his later releases. I am into other players now.
     
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  18. Sex Lies And Master Tapes

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    What release have you been disappointed by lately ?
     
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  19. bbanderic

    bbanderic Forum Resident

    He’s old now, his chops are nowhere near where they used to be due to health issues
     
  20. Anthrax

    Anthrax Forum Resident

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    This upcoming Nothing But The Blues release is from the mid 90s, From The Cradle period. You might enjoy it.
     
  21. supermd

    supermd Senior Member

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    I’m stoned and watching the clip of “Have You Ever Loved a Woman”, and holy Lord, this is some good s***. I’m so glad I’ve preordered this. Dear God. And what a tone. That Gibson…
     
  22. crossroads69

    crossroads69 Senior Member

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    Put on the Hyde Park DVD next. The “Tore Down - Have You Ever Loved A Woman” duo has that same Gibson tone and EC in good form!

    Then flip back to Sheriff, Tearing Us Apart and Old Love for some Fender goodness :)
     
  23. supermd

    supermd Senior Member

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    I was just watching part of that earlier and actually stopped on that song because I had just watched it on YouTube. Guess I’ll go and check it out right now. After some Captain Fantastic. I got sidetracked. Elton is an absolute master.

    It’s definitely a night for music.
     
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  24. Ragged Glory

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    I did. Sky Arts broadcast 'Nothing but the Blues' here in the UK a couple of weeks ago, so I had the chance to watch it over the weekend. It really is an outstanding performance; Eric is clearly giving it everything, playing music that really motivates him. Having ordered and swiftly returned the 'Lady in the Balcony' set, because the pressing was riddled with issues, I can only hope they do a better job of the vinyl this time around. It's definitely a vinyl set I'll be keen to have in the collection, if the pressing quality is there. I got an Amazon pre-order in for the Blu-ray at £16, so that was a no-brainer.
     
  25. supermd

    supermd Senior Member

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