Why does eric clapton play on a carpet

Already subscribed? Log in. Forgotten your password? Want an ad-free experience? The acoustic section is much shortened from the recently completed London concerts, but Tim Carmon now adds some subtle Hammomd to Driftin', Nobody Knows You. Badge, Wonderful Tonight and Before You Accuse Me lead into "Little Queen of Stainton" - well it is his showpiece despite being the vehicle for all band solos - followed by.

Cocaine which draws the show to a close the audience completely missing their cue on the final shout of Cocaine. An encore of Crossroads wrapped it up. Love Scandinavia! Next stop Norway and the Norwegian Wood Festival. Highlights beside great singing, were brilliant guitar solos on Old Love,. My son and daughter saw EC live for their. With a polite "Good Evening!

Clapton, who is on a short trip through Scandinavia before an extended summer hiatus, seemed energized to be on stage by himself. Starting with "Keys to the Highway", your writer knew that this night would be special. An absolutely blistering "Going Down Slow", only the second song into the set, sealed the deal. With minimal staging, the focus became the music and, more importantly, the musicianship. Bolstered by excellent video displays, there was ample opportunity to watch and appreciate one of the best doing what he does best-singing and playing the blues.

Clapton was absolutely in the zone this night. His playing was powerful, confidant and, most importantly, joyful. His constant rocking and little two-step dance during his solos showed his intensity. For whatever reason, you sensed that tonight, this night, he wanted to, no, needed to play.

And play he did. Each song's grateful applause was given a short "Thank you. Stage patter was not necessary as E. The final number was fan favorite, "Cocaine", which at the end of the song, the fans were so enraptured by what they were witnessing that they missed the cue to shout the title at the end. Clapton put down the Fender and walked off with a little wave.

It took the audience a few seconds to realize that the set was over. It was then that they broke into applause which built into the call for more. This gig, second of seven at the Royal Albert Hall, is free of celebratory bells and whistles: he simply ambles on, plugs in and gets on with it.

But his music is the reason even the restricted-view seats behind the stage are full. Cocaine encore I had great seats to the Detroit show last September, that was the only show on the entire tour to be canceled. I found out after driving five hours to get there. I got tickets to the Columbus show then found out Derek Trucks was pulling out. The Columbus show was the last show on a long tour.

I feared listless performances from a band needing rest. After watching the concert, I feel I should ask for forgiveness. The show just ended, and I was blown away.

Robert Cray and his band was outstanding. His crisp clear lyrics and blues guitar was entertaining and enjoyable. Clapton and his band completely tore the place up.

To watch his band so energized was exciting. From the moment he stepped on stage he rocked the place. My first exposure to Eric was watching him in the Concert for Bangledesh movie in the early 70's. I've seen him live several times. As a 49 year old lifetime fan, I felt as if this concert was custom designed for my generation. It takes guts to forego the popular newer tunes and play songs that those in the audience under 35 probably wouldn't know.

It's so cool the way he just walks out on stage with no fluff and just plays. The only interaction with the crowd is a thank you, or to acknowledge a solo from his outstanding band.

To see Lttle Wing performed live was the highlight for me. I wish he could have played another hour. I hope that's true. It would be cool to experience the show with Derek Trucks' slide guitar. I'm looking forward to the Guitar Festival in Chicago. I'm not surprised it sold out in 10 minutes. I sure hope Eric tours again. God Bless. John Arena on OSU campus. It was on July 4th and kids threw fireworks in the air during the concert Thirty plus years later and couple hundred yards across a river and highway I saw him again with my wife, who also saw the first concert.