I’m always on the lookout for new, up-and-coming talent on the blues scene to share with you, but there are a lot of times where I enjoy digging into some of the classics as well. And I’m pretty sure you dig it too. I found myself digging through old Eric Clapton videos from his days with Otis Rush, Cream and in some of his early solo stuff. There’s so much to enjoy from this iconic guitarist, that it’s hard to fit it all into one post… fortunately I don’t have to. I found a few live videos performances to share from EC… I had a really hard time choosing, so there’s probably going to be a ‘part 2′ at some point soon. In the meantime, enjoy some of Clapton’s early work in these few videos below!!
Clapton always considered Otis Rush to be one of his great influences… what’s funny is I seem to find myself gravitating towards Otis and a lot of the other Texas blues guitar greats. Check out this performance of “All Your Lovin’ (Miss Loving)” with Otis and Eric at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN71NPAXCkc.
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Eric Clapton rose to stardom with the all-star power trio Cream. Here he is talking about his guitar, some of his favorite licks, and a special extended live performance with Jack and Ginger at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hYCKeOsj_w.
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Lastly, Clapton makes his guitar sing in this live performance from his solo project. This footage comes from an abandoned Scorsese documentary called “Nothin’ But The Blues.” Check out this killer performance at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxTWQD91b5c.
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I hope you dug these Clapton videos. There’s nothing like some great guitar playing to brighten up the day. There’s more coming your way at Blues Guitar Unleashed, so stay tuned.
Thanks,
Griff
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Well there is Otis playing a right handed guitar again . my dad and brother were both left handed but played right handed an both were good at it . i have a friend whos attempting to play left and his guitar is made to play that way . is it possiable that that type of guitar wasnt availiable back then? I like clapton and Otis version of the song lil miss lovin but perfer Gary Moores version better. i am sure that songs been around before all these artist did it. its all been very entertaing as usual Griff . Ive seen that clip of Clapton once before its cool demonstrating his licks . the early Cream stuff. Maybe he should broke up the guitar . funny funny !
That was Great from a true master, one who inspired many.
That was so great thanks Griff.
Great stuff …………
Thanks Griff, all Clapton over the years is appreciated, that Scorsese film vids on what became “From The Cradle” made me a believer in Groaning: after such a rude awakening, what a ~six minute solo, GREAT album, looking forward to part 2……
great stuff as usual griff.