I've got a host of Clapton CD's, including classics, but this one beats them all. I say so because of how Clapton turned "Layla" into a slow blues song, ingeniously showing his maturity as a musician who can critique and revise his own key hits from years back. I can hardly listen to "Tears in Heaven," knowing it means the sudden death of his pre-school son who fell out of an up stairs window. "Before You Accuse me," (better look at yourself) is also one of my favorites. The rest are worth every second of your listening time and mine: Track listing 1. Signe 2. Before You Accuse Me 3. Hey Hey 4. Tears In Heaven 5. Lonely Stranger 6. Nobody Knows You 7. Layla 8. Running On Faith 9. Walking Blues 10. Alberta 11. San Francisco Bay Blues 12. Malted Milk 13. Old Love 14. Rollin' And Tumblin' The CD in 61 minutes long, and of course, the middle-age Eric Clapton plays guitar and sings, like only he can. All of these folks joined Unplugged to make for a dandy 1993 triple Grammy winning Album of the Year, Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, and Best Male Rock Vocal Performance: Andy Fairweather-Low (guitar); Chuck Leavell (keyboards); Nathan East (bass); Steve Ferrone (drums); Ray Cooper (percussion); Katy Kissoon, Tessa Niles (background vocals). You want some matured and seasoned Clapton to listen to? Get this one.Read full review
Eric Clapton, older, wiser, mellower, clean and sober, is as good as the Slowhand we knew when he was playing "White Room", "Badge" or "Presence of the Lord" and leading Cream, Blind Faith or even Delaney & Bonnie & Friends. This CD shows the artist maybe not at the top of his game, but certainly at the tope of the acustic Clapton. Tears in Heave is a heartbreaker; loss and sorrow for a father. Before You Accuse Me, driving and bluesy; Layla, even the acoustic version, remains the quintessential rock song ... bearly edging out "Tough Me" by the Doors. Alberta is just downright fun. And San Francsico Bay Blues makes you want to move there. Clapton, more than any other musician of the modern era, can do it all and do it convincinly. He is a generous performer, giving listeners what they want and how they want it. Clapton's Unplugged is a portrait of an artist in the full.Read full review
I had been planning that purchase since 1999. It tokk long because I waited to complete a good listening stuff in my room. When I finally completed my audiophile search it was obvious to obtain Clapton MTV live. I've always known that this is a great piece of music, but when I heard it in high quality I've fallen in love. For those who ever tried to play a guitar, who love sounds of guitar strings and for those who like good-tempered, warm music it is a must-have position. Technically it is also very well prepared - you can surely listen to it on hi-end.
I just finished his Autobiography, what a career and life this man has led. He stated that this "album" was his favorite, so I went for it. I always enjoy acoustic vs electric, and live is always good, but I am not a big blues guy and most of the cuts are blues tunes I don't know. However, the Layla and Tears in Heaven cuts more than make up for it. It arrived in good shape, and I was more than pleased with the price. If you can get it for a deal, I would give it a shot.
I had purchased this project in cassette form a few years ago, and my cassette was wearing out. I wanted a format longer lasting, because this is a FANTASTIC compilation of acoustic music done by a master. Eric Clapton has a mastery of strings, and his backup musicians seem to almost read his mind as their talents blend together for an extraordinary auditory treat. I hope to be able to keep a copy in some format or another for a very, VERY long time.
A very enjoyable album to listen to, great the first time and the five hundredth time listening to it. A true rock classic! A wonderful mix of songs. 1. "Signe" (Eric Clapton) – 3:13 2. "Before You Accuse Me" (Ellas McDaniel) – 3:36 3. "Hey Hey" (Big Bill Broonzy) – 3:24 4. "Tears in Heaven" (Clapton, Will Jennings) – 4:34 5. "Lonely Stranger" (Clapton) – 5:28 6. "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out" (Jimmy Cox) – 3:49 7. "Layla" (Clapton, Jim Gordon) – 4:46 8. "Running on Faith" (Jerry Lynn Williams) – 6:35 9. "Walkin' Blues" (Robert Johnson) – 3:37 10. "Alberta" (Traditional) – 3:42 11. "San Francisco Bay Blues" (Jesse Fuller) – 3:23 12. "Malted Milk" (Robert Johnson) – 3:36 13. "Old Love" (Clapton, Robert Cray) – 7:53 14. "Rollin' and Tumblin'" (Muddy Waters) – 4:10Read full review
Eric Clapton has always been considered to be in a class of his own. On these cuts, he interpreted his earlier, often rocking, hits in an inimitable acoustic manner. There is no question that the Martin guitar certainly added to the classic quality of the "EC" sound. Great work, Eric--thanks!
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I have always loved Eric Clapton and was remembering the loss of his beautiful baby boy. It took a while to find out that he wrote a song for him 'Tears in Heaven' and wanted to have it for myself as well. The simplicity of this perfect song is amazing and timeless.
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When I first heard the acoustic Layla I thought "why mess with one of the greatest songs that offers some of the greatest guitar riffs ever played?" This just isn't right. WRONG! This album by EC is way different than we're used to from the guitar wizard. Its all great. The acoustic version gives the songs a softer, smoother, more emotional feeling. Love it.
This is a great album. Normally I don't like live recordings, but this is a notable exception. The audience reaction really adds to the vibe, and every cut is a winner. So glad to have it in my collection.
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