| very, very, very nice!
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| lemmoth wrote: Don't give me that sanctimonious shit - Everybody has to come to the blues their own way.
Uh... Whilst Eric, Paige, Beck and others may have indeed been born British, they sure as fuck weren't born "wealthy."
And these guys....especially Eric, have always given great credit to all the great African American artists who forged the path for them.
Most of white America would never have discovered black American blues if it wasn't for the British blues/rock players. lemmoth... Gotta read a bit more carefully dude. Never did I say any of them were 'born' wealthy. You make a good point that 'the blues' can belong to anyone who has been handed 'hard times' out of their control in any situation (financial, emotionally or physically). As to EC giving credit to the originators...yes, yes I've heard and read this many times over. Still...the irony that emanates from their performances don't hold the same effect when I know they are well off in many more ways than anyone of us can imagine. Yes, most of 'white' America may not have discovered the blues had it not been for these mainstream artists. Should we also appreciate commercials that shamefully use classic rock songs in their quest for that extra dollar? I'll betcha most people under the age of 20 would have never been exposed to some of that music had it not been used in a Nike commercial or a movie soundtrack. All in all the sun still shines and we all have our opinions whether you agree or not. Thanks for expanding on how you felt. You make a good point...but I just don't get the same vibe hearing Clapton or Petty playing the blues. |
| RoelantSiekman wrote: Question for those who know Eric Clapton better, or -as I did- seen him perform:
Is he always this apathetic towards his audience?
The show i went to see and hear was with Steve Winwood (2011) and even though he played brilliantly (I will buy his records anytime, blind) his stage presence was utterly disappointing. He may have given the public a glance but didn't say a word. No 'hi', no (obligatory) 'nice to be here' nor a 'goodbye' when the show was over.. He just sat on his stool, did the songs (with an incredibly long tedious version of Hendrix's Cross Town Traffic) and up and went away..
It seemed to me he'd had a falling out with Steve just before the show, or was sick to his stomach or just hated being there (Arnhem, Gelredome Stadium, The Netherlands).
Could well have been. Maybe it wasn't his night as well.. But now it's hard for me to block this image and the feeling of deception, and it will still take a while before I'll play one of his albums at home with pleasure.
Sounds familiar to anyone? sounds like he's been hanging out with Van Morrison. Your experience sounds typical - some friends had the same reaction when they saw him (without Steve Winwood) in Toronto. |
| Man. These blues are giving me the blues.
Not happy music is it?
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| DUANE
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| Question for those who know Eric Clapton better, or -as I did- seen him perform:
Is he always this apathetic towards his audience?
The show i went to see and hear was with Steve Winwood (2011) and even though he played brilliantly (I will buy his records anytime, blind) his stage presence was utterly disappointing. He may have given the public a glance but didn't say a word. No 'hi', no (obligatory) 'nice to be here' nor a 'goodbye' when the show was over.. He just sat on his stool, did the songs (with an incredibly long tedious version of Hendrix's Cross Town Traffic) and up and went away..
It seemed to me he'd had a falling out with Steve just before the show, or was sick to his stomach or just hated being there (Arnhem, Gelredome Stadium, The Netherlands).
Could well have been. Maybe it wasn't his night as well.. But now it's hard for me to block this image and the feeling of deception, and it will still take a while before I'll play one of his albums at home with pleasure.
Sounds familiar to anyone?
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| My favorite song on this album. Has been for decades. But so much sadness...
Duane Allman's slide is soooo missed. I read Eric's book. Then I read Pattie's. This is a sad story that IMO didn't come out well for either of them. And the closing line is just not true, as it turns out.
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| michaelgmitchell wrote: Yes, I have, Derek.
Afraid I have too! |
| Duane Allman, one of the greats, taken from us too soon. : (
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| RobN wrote: Goosebump generating material ->9
Absolutely!
Achingly great blues.. |
| Goosebump generating material ->9
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| Smokin'! That's a 10.
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| I forgot how much I like
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| From 9 to 10!
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| Superb. Give an 18 to that guitar solo!
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| Yes, I have, Derek.
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| Nice!
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| Very nice!
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| lemmoth wrote: Don't give me that sanctimonious shit - Everybody has to come to the blues their own way.
Uh... Whilst Eric, Paige, Beck and others may have indeed been born British, they sure as fuck weren't born "wealthy."
And these guys....especially Eric, have always given great credit to all the great African American artists who forged the path for them.
Most of white America would never have discovered black American blues if it wasn't for the British blues/rock players.
Well said. Brits growing up in the 50s and early 60s were A)struggling in a country still rebuilding after WWII and B) not allowed to hear much of the rock and roll Americans could because of BBC radio sensors. As a result, future musicians would try and get their hands on american music any way they could. Through american GIs, albums shipped to a few record stors, and pirate radio. It speaks to the dedication of people like Clapton, Beck, Richards, Townshend, Page, Harrison, etc. That blues would have such a profound influence on them, and that they would, in affect, bring the blues back in america. |
| Freddie King has the handle on this track
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