Eric Clapton - The Lady In The Balcony:”Lockdown Sessions” (CD/LP/DVD/Blu-ray) [Nov 12, 2021]

This is fantastic news. I'm more excited about this than any other fall release, including Sir Elton's forthcoming album.

 

An instant purchase for me. I only wish it was less acoustic and more electric. Eric’s wife Melia who is The Lady In The Balcony is a beautiful soul who does a lot of charitable work for addiction.

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BCK9P3...s2&ascsubtag=c6f9be8c6390615f0c08c3634e59d210

 

I’m in even though I haven’t like Clapton personally of late.

 

Just ordered the Deluxe Edition on amazon.fr, which seems to be the cheapest option here in Europe.

 

I just can't!

 

Had this discussion with my wife the other day. She's a big music fan as well; not a huge Clapton fan. Here she fell into the 'enjoy the music not the man' camp, which has validity. At least for recordings we already own.

 

Eric kicked off his short US tour yesterday in Fort Worth, TX. The set list featured two new acoustic tracks from the forthcoming release.

01. Pretending
02. Key To The Highway
03. Hoochie Coochie Man
04. I Shot The Sheriff
05. Kerry (acoustic)
06. Man of The World (acoustic)
07. Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out (acoustic)
08. Tears In Heaven (acoustic)
09. Layla (acoustic)
10. Got To Get Better In A Little While
11. Wonderful Tonight
12. Little Queen Of Spades
13. Crossroads
14. High Time We Went (encore)

 

Can't wait to hear that one!
When was the last the last time he played it? 1970, wasn't it?

 

Re: Bad Boy

Always liked this on his '70 debut LP though was intrigued to more recently read some vintage article whereby Eric claimed he wasn't happy with Bad Boy or more specifically his treatment of it.
I wonder if that could be a reason for his revisiting the track?

 

Something is puzzling me... what is on the second BD in the 2 UHD BD edition ?
I haven't been able to find any information until now.

https://www.jpc.de/jpcng/poprock/de...n-the-balcony-lockdown-sessions/hnum/10716719

 

In case it was not mentioned before, the japanese deluxe edition (BD/DVD/CD) includes as bonus track on the CD only, Harrison's "Isn't It A Pity"
Lady In The Balcony: Lockdown Sessions (Deluxe Set) [DVD+Blu-ray+SHM-CD] [Limited Edition] [Japan Bonus Track] Eric Clapton DVD

The same bonus exists in the japanese CD only release too.

 

I think the 2 discs in this package are: 4K BD & regular BD.
https://www.whereseric.com/eric-clapton-news/303-lady-balcony-lockdown-sessions”-out-november-12

 

Got it ! Thank you RiRiIII !

 

Never fails

However these days it's a whole lot easier to get those stray tracks via...well...other methods...

 

I don't believe he ever played it in the 70's, according to setlist.fm he only played it three times in 1995. I know setlist.fm is by far complete, but never heard a boot either where it's played live, but my memory might fail on me here.

That's one expensive track, compared to the Amazon prices.

 

I think it's on the Derek & the Dominos show from the Electric Factory, or possibly the one from Ohio(?) I just know I have it.

 

I wonder how many extra sales/revenue they drive through this “Japan only” bonus track strategy. Why not make it available everywhere?

 

This scheme helps Japan sell domestically made copies of albums, instead of cheaper imports.

 

one thing for sure about eric clapton, the man knows how to recycle songs.

 

I find Clapton's rendition of Man of the World to be really lovely. I'm quite glad that this exists and can't wait to hear the Lady in the Balcony version.

 

It is a pity.

 

It's not on my Dominos Electric Factory CD.

 

Deregular Gears?