I was maybe 12 years old first time I heard Robert Johnson. When I found out it was just one man playing in didn't believe it at all. There is something otherworldly about his playing. I swear I could hear two guitars. I also dint know that at one point he just strung up an extra string on the low E spot to make a 7 string sound.
Yes, Eric gets better for every year, started from the mid 90's. I did not like him before that but know I like and respect him very much. He is almost near bb king,RJ, Buddy Guy, Freddie King, Muddy Waters. Respect
Eric C is great, I mean really great and I like much of his work, but still it took him 20, 30 or more years to reach the orginals. I do not understand how the original was able to be so good in so short time. This was fantastic work of Eric.
Gotta love Eric. What he did with Cream opened the umbrella for Zeppelin, Hendrix and Sabbath to build the sound of modern rock and Metal. And he masters the Johnson's double tempo like he asked Satan permission
I know Clapton is extremely popular with the (sorry for the derogatory term) 'Boomer' generation. But I feel he is not appreciated enough by the younger generation because he is so understated and such a household name, making him much less appealing than say Hendrix or SRV. But he is extremely good, he really is something and at it for so long and so consistantly. I wouldn't necessarily go to one of his shows because they're so 'Boomer' oriented, but Clapton should demand the utmost respect musically from younger players too.
Realize that only in today’s warped society could you make a back-handed, half-ass, raczist compliment about anyone other than a white male and not be chastised. Clapton is a walking encyclopedia of blues songs and folklore. But forget stereotypes….there are Asian girls, Euro chicks, Native American dudes, Scandinavian grandmas playing credible blues
Great to see Slowhand's undying devotion to reproducing the original - thereby deepening his understanding and feel for what is the most impressive and original blues creativity in history. He ain't Tommy, but he sure has us appreciate him. Thanks, Eric.
Game recognizes game. The sheer humility of a master at his level to acknowledge the intricate nuances of another master's work,yet still in admission of the difficulty of executing it, it is just refreshing.
Most Delta players themselves say Robert Johnson sucked at playing guitar. And what Clapton talks about on this about independent timing is just poor ass engineering fom the 40s. Not skill. Suck on them melons.
You certainly can't knock Mr.Clapton for this, he does a damn fine job - better than most and far, far better than me! His singing too is superb, which is such a hard thing to do on RJs songs, especially with the high falsetto notes. One thing I notice, with the 'dum-de-dum' bass bits between the melody, is that Eric strokes the strings to get this. I think RJ thumb picks these out (4-3-5 strings), which I find tricky to do, especially if trying to hook the thumb under the strings to get that delta thwack. Just wondering if any other guitarists have any thoughts on this this one?
Junior Barnard was my great uncle. He and my grandfather, Gene Barnard both played along with Bob Wills in his heyday. Lots of musicians in our family still thanks to them....and we all know how to play the Barnard Brother (BB) Blues. Miss you grandpa.
Maybe the problem is that all guitar players learn the "normal" way to play. Back then, Robert could've just taught himself in his own way, with his own rules
MAYBE robert SUFFERED from TANGENTIAL THOUGHTS... NOW in ladylike voice wood you take me to SWEET HOME CHICAGO and CATCH JESUS before he LEAVES for NEW ORLEANS....... SLD FEELING BETTER THAN I DO HAVE A GOOD TIME WITH YOU.......... XXXXXXXXXX HEKNOWSWHATTRUELOVEIS XXXXXXXXXX HERFOREVERMANHASHISGOREVERWOMAN XXXXXXXXXX HEKNOWSWHATTRUELOVEIS XXXXXXXXXX FOREVERMANFOUNDHISFOREVERWOMANs. sldc
Mack McCormick, the blues scholar/cultural historian who has since passed away, made comments that he knew who killed Johnson, and knew that this man was still alive (circa late 1980s/early 1990s). He made these remarks in a Johnson documentary, which was either 'The Search For Robert Johnson' (narrated by John Hammond, Jnr.) or another program titled 'Can't You Hear The Wind Howl?' - I can't recall which one, exactly. McCormick stated that he did not want to get into a 'legal situation' in revealing this man's identity, and subsequently nothing was ever revealed that I know of. Some doubt McCormick, who (by his own admission) suffered periods of mental illness in his life, but he is thoroughly convincing in interview footage, and was a renowned music scholar with real credibility. His much anticipated definitive examination of Robert Johnson, "Biography of a Phantom", was sadly never completed before his death, and one doubts it will ever see publication.
From a musical standpoint, I think it's actually better to learn guitar without any formal musical training if you want to play anything but classical music or jazz. I played French horn for 10 years, but when I picked up a guitar 4 years ago, I discovered, at least for me, that it's much easier and a lot more fun to just experiment on your own and learn organically rather than use sheet music. The only way anyone could come up with something like Robert Johnson's overlapping meters is if they were free of any kind of conception of classical structure (like Clapton says in the video), or else even trying to create such music would seem illogical, impossible, or 'primitive'. Any self-taught musician has to stand in awe of players like Robert Johnson or Django Reinhardt.
+kiltimaghlad You have shit for brains. You can't be ashamed for something you haven't done personally. To do so accomplishes nothing. My God, you're thick as a brick.
Why should they ashamed? If they aren't racist and never have been why the fuck should they be ashamed? Just because they share the same skin colour as the oppressors? That's some racist shit. In that case black people should be ashamed of selling slaves to America all those years ago. See how dumb that sounds?
Me too Clowntrooper61,i have been alternating between Roberts version + Erics,it's a G tuning ive snapped many an E string when playing the lead due to high tuning,ive listenend hard for weeks now and,i find Robert puts a few backward rakes down to the G note on the top E but this is as close as it get's plus Erics guitar and recording is far better than in them day's :) Robert or Eric might not be the best but I get that feeling Eric must get when I listen to Roberts song's
The hardest thing I have with his style is keeping the rhythm with your thumb and the finger picking for the lead and it's hard because you hand just wants to do the same rhythm for both like in sweet home chicago
wow
In the last two days. Hahaha! Legend!
I'm deeply impressed, by Eric. Taking on a classic piece by a Blue's Legend (Johnson). Clearly Johnson was a "Force Of Nature".
Gotta think RJs guitar wasn't the best money could buy either.
If there was anyone that played Robert Johnson’s songs, you, Clapton, would be in the bottom of the fish barrel..sorry for all you Clapton clowns
Genius work!
Brilliance all 'round
He is a class musician. Great guitarist and singer. 🙏🙏
Eric played with the best artists worldwide...much ❤and respect 😊❤❤❤❤❤
I was maybe 12 years old first time I heard Robert Johnson. When I found out it was just one man playing in didn't believe it at all. There is something otherworldly about his playing. I swear I could hear two guitars. I also dint know that at one point he just strung up an extra string on the low E spot to make a 7 string sound.
Hes talks about his hero great blues music
Bob wills is still the king
Yes, Eric gets better for every year, started from the mid 90's. I did not like him before that but know I like and respect him very much. He is almost near bb king,RJ, Buddy Guy, Freddie King, Muddy Waters. Respect
Eric C is great, I mean really great and I like much of his work, but still it took him 20, 30 or more years to reach the orginals. I do not understand how the original was able to be so good in so short time. This was fantastic work of Eric.
You’re trying to emulate his limitations!
Gotta love Eric. What he did with Cream opened the umbrella for Zeppelin, Hendrix and Sabbath to build the sound of modern rock and Metal. And he masters the Johnson's double tempo like he asked Satan permission
I know Clapton is extremely popular with the (sorry for the derogatory term) 'Boomer' generation. But I feel he is not appreciated enough by the younger generation because he is so understated and such a household name, making him much less appealing than say Hendrix or SRV. But he is extremely good, he really is something and at it for so long and so consistantly. I wouldn't necessarily go to one of his shows because they're so 'Boomer' oriented, but Clapton should demand the utmost respect musically from younger players too.
Wow… 16 years ago this was posted… I was 5…
Wow I can't believe it's been 16 years since I recorded this and posted it. 😳
Still the best white boy " alive" who can play blues with the Soul
Realize that only in today’s warped society could you make a back-handed, half-ass, raczist compliment about anyone other than a white male and not be chastised. Clapton is a walking encyclopedia of blues songs and folklore. But forget stereotypes….there are Asian girls, Euro chicks, Native American dudes, Scandinavian grandmas playing credible blues
Nice to hear Eric say that. I was feeling the same way when playing along to his rendition of Terraplane Blues
looks effortless to me. Also Claptons voice is one of the best around
I't would be interesting what Jimi Hendrix has to day about Robert Johnson
good choreography, too!
Please name of this masterpiece ?? This song I mean ? Thank you all..
Stones in my passway - Robert Johnson
Guess “The Devil” has it over “God” in the music department. Change Guitar to Goatar surely.
But not in God's kingdom ;)
This is so stupid of him playing that music to public. It is insane to try that.
Great to see Slowhand's undying devotion to reproducing the original - thereby deepening his understanding and feel for what is the most impressive and original blues creativity in history. He ain't Tommy, but he sure has us appreciate him. Thanks, Eric.
I know what he means “a lifetimes work” but I sure do enjoy trying to play his songs.
Game recognizes game. The sheer humility of a master at his level to acknowledge the intricate nuances of another master's work,yet still in admission of the difficulty of executing it, it is just refreshing.
Love the high "woo-hoo" 's EC sings.
Play that "blues" music white boy
Robert Johnson was and still still is the greatest guitar player
Can someone write the tuning for this stuff? It´s something in the key of A but not open A tuning, I´ve already tried that.
Most Delta players themselves say Robert Johnson sucked at playing guitar. And what Clapton talks about on this about independent timing is just poor ass engineering fom the 40s. Not skill. Suck on them melons.
clapton is good otis rush is god
You certainly can't knock Mr.Clapton for this, he does a damn fine job - better than most and far, far better than me! His singing too is superb, which is such a hard thing to do on RJs songs, especially with the high falsetto notes. One thing I notice, with the 'dum-de-dum' bass bits between the melody, is that Eric strokes the strings to get this. I think RJ thumb picks these out (4-3-5 strings), which I find tricky to do, especially if trying to hook the thumb under the strings to get that delta thwack. Just wondering if any other guitarists have any thoughts on this this one?
the original all time psycho shreadder...wow go Junior..
eric never plays a Dreadnought Acoustic.
not traditionally used that much for blues
And aliens built the pyramids. Check
Junior Barnard was my great uncle. He and my grandfather, Gene Barnard both played along with Bob Wills in his heyday. Lots of musicians in our family still thanks to them....and we all know how to play the Barnard Brother (BB) Blues. Miss you grandpa.
Maybe the problem is that all guitar players learn the "normal" way to play. Back then, Robert could've just taught himself in his own way, with his own rules
Not sure why this isn't common sense for most people. Same thing with Hendrix.
Robert Johnson had a guitar teacher...
MAYBE robert SUFFERED from TANGENTIAL THOUGHTS... NOW in ladylike voice wood you take me to SWEET HOME CHICAGO and CATCH JESUS before he LEAVES for NEW ORLEANS....... SLD FEELING BETTER THAN I DO HAVE A GOOD TIME WITH YOU.......... XXXXXXXXXX HEKNOWSWHATTRUELOVEIS XXXXXXXXXX HERFOREVERMANHASHISGOREVERWOMAN XXXXXXXXXX HEKNOWSWHATTRUELOVEIS XXXXXXXXXX FOREVERMANFOUNDHISFOREVERWOMANs. sldc
I know the folklore of Johnson, but I never heard if they caught the man who killed Johnson?
+john dennis - Always heard it was his girlfriend that poisoned him.
He died of drinking something that a person poison.
Mack McCormick, the blues scholar/cultural historian who has since passed away, made comments that he knew who killed Johnson, and knew that this man was still alive (circa late 1980s/early 1990s). He made these remarks in a Johnson documentary, which was either 'The Search For Robert Johnson' (narrated by John Hammond, Jnr.) or another program titled 'Can't You Hear The Wind Howl?' - I can't recall which one, exactly. McCormick stated that he did not want to get into a 'legal situation' in revealing this man's identity, and subsequently nothing was ever revealed that I know of. Some doubt McCormick, who (by his own admission) suffered periods of mental illness in his life, but he is thoroughly convincing in interview footage, and was a renowned music scholar with real credibility. His much anticipated definitive examination of Robert Johnson, "Biography of a Phantom", was sadly never completed before his death, and one doubts it will ever see publication.
From a musical standpoint, I think it's actually better to learn guitar without any formal musical training if you want to play anything but classical music or jazz. I played French horn for 10 years, but when I picked up a guitar 4 years ago, I discovered, at least for me, that it's much easier and a lot more fun to just experiment on your own and learn organically rather than use sheet music. The only way anyone could come up with something like Robert Johnson's overlapping meters is if they were free of any kind of conception of classical structure (like Clapton says in the video), or else even trying to create such music would seem illogical, impossible, or 'primitive'. Any self-taught musician has to stand in awe of players like Robert Johnson or Django Reinhardt.
Django kinda didn't have a choice. Be original, or don't play at all
Fantastic
Clapton had a go. Its boss. How sacred do you want yer blues. White american guitar players who love this should be ashamed of their racist past.
+kiltimaghlad You have shit for brains. You can't be ashamed for something you haven't done personally. To do so accomplishes nothing. My God, you're thick as a brick.
Shit for brains has spewed another enormous load. CLEAN UP ON AISLE 3!
non sequitur
Why should they ashamed? If they aren't racist and never have been why the fuck should they be ashamed? Just because they share the same skin colour as the oppressors? That's some racist shit. In that case black people should be ashamed of selling slaves to America all those years ago. See how dumb that sounds?
nobody, even the great Eric Clap J OHNSTON THE only true blues player in heaven.............
+tommy mcilwee I think those hellhounds would disagree. We all know what he did down by the crossroads.... (¬‿¬)
Maybe it's just me but could someone tell me if Clapton is tuned to A?
Anthony Padgett I think it might be EAEAC#E
+nudge2626 Yes. Spanish tuning in A.
Me too Clowntrooper61,i have been alternating between Roberts version + Erics,it's a G tuning ive snapped many an E string when playing the lead due to high tuning,ive listenend hard for weeks now and,i find Robert puts a few backward rakes down to the G note on the top E but this is as close as it get's plus Erics guitar and recording is far better than in them day's :) Robert or Eric might not be the best but I get that feeling Eric must get when I listen to Roberts song's
The hardest thing I have with his style is keeping the rhythm with your thumb and the finger picking for the lead and it's hard because you hand just wants to do the same rhythm for both like in sweet home chicago