I'll never forget seeing him in Miami 1998. His newest album out was Pilgrim. He was asking for requests and everyone of course was screaming "cocaine" and there was a pause in the yelling, it was all quiet and I then yelled to him, "she's gone". And, he looked up into the nose bleed seats where I was..... and he smiled and sang the song for me. I loved it, made my day.
Saw him last night in Nashville and this is almost 100% my first thought as well. Sounded and look the same as this. Maybe he learned guitar playing on his own and sold his soul for the fountain of youth?
Ethan Bean Probably my first guitar hero too - the one I'd listen to and be like, "THAT is what I want to do", "THAT is the reason I'm going to sit my room plucking a guitar for endless hours, instead of play video games". And, what a reward it's been. When I needed an outlet, I had guitar to help me decompress. Clapton also led me to find JJ Cale, Big Bill Broonzy, and countless other artists I would then study.
More tiring if you don’t alternate heel toe I feel. I do it that way too for that reason. Helps me time upstokes to I tend to move my heel out on upstrokes and my hand knows it
I love how he opens up with a song that is about rich people who lose everything by spending money and thinking money is everything, to a venue full of super rich folks and celebrities. Well played.
im 23 but my dad educated me when it came to music and eric Clapton is THE MAN more bluesy now but it sounds great and boy can he still rip on the guitar!!! he made that concert!
Plays guitar great, sings great, looks great, and has the reputation on being a great man. God blessed us with the gift of this great man. Stay with us Eric.
He´s a ABSOLUTE GIANT !! for me ..because his Music over the Years ...not only the MTV Acoustic sets ..his Work with all the Famous Bands and all the GREAT GREAT Records ,Music , Guitar solo´s ..Eric Clapgton is just so AWESOME
Why can you like a video only once ? This is my favourite at the moment. I watch it and listen to it at least once a day. I give it at least 365 likes ! I love this song. Simple, so much meaning in the words and sung by one of the best. Thank you Eric for sharing this incredible artwork with us.
Once I lived the life of a millionaire Spent all my money, didn't have any care Took all my friends out for a mighty good time We Bought bootleg liquor, champagne and wine Then I began to fall so low Lost all my good friends, had nowhere to go If I get my hands on a dollar again I'll hang on to it till that old eagle grins 'Cause no, no, nobody knows you When you're down and out In your pocket, not one penny And as for friends, you don't have ANY When you get back on your feet again Everybody wants to be your long-lost friend I said it's strange, without any doubt Nobody knows you when you're down and out When you get back on your feet again Everybody wants to be your long-lost friend I said it's strange, without any doubt Nobody knows you Nobody knows you No one can use you when you're down and out
Thank you for your kind comment. His music is such a huge part of my life. I try and learn his solos because I have no one I play guitar with. But it works for me. Thank you again.. Remember Tears in heaven.....
This guy is absolutely the reason at68 years old I have wanted to play this 6string thing so badly. He's a one man blues player. I play a lot of this. Love this guy.......
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EC actually plays this song three different ways, depending on the tuning that he prefers at the time. He even uses his pinkie at times. Thats what improvisational genius is all about. Never play the same thing twice. Just a brilliant player, hands down, no debate.
There is a video on you tube of RICHARD PRYOR singing it back in the early 60's in a club with a sweater & his shirt collar over the sweater Man he really could belt out the blues.
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I'll never forget seeing him in Miami 1998. His newest album out was Pilgrim. He was asking for requests and everyone of course was screaming "cocaine" and there was a pause in the yelling, it was all quiet and I then yelled to him, "she's gone". And, he looked up into the nose bleed seats where I was..... and he smiled and sang the song for me. I loved it, made my day.
That’s really cool, you think there is a recording of that moment somewhere?
Only your day?
@@spongeorpete7289 Highlight I still remember to this day. I still feel stoked thinking about it. So I guess I should have said more than a day. LOL
@@phiddy55 that sounds amazing bruhhhhh wish i could’ve been there..... wasnt even born yet tho lol
What a cool moment
That's digged up from 1923 but, as you can tell, it's a timeless song.
Proud you know that. Cheers mate. Blues is a lost art
@@mknottzi5807 FKing agree mate. Blues is the origin of all music. Its priceless!
Completely true but digged
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All of the outright crap that's being called Blues today simply isn't.
Scrapper Blackwell.
I'm a firm believer this man doesn't age. He sounds just as good, if not better, than he did 20+ years ago. My all-time favorite musician forever
He has lots of known health problems unfortunately; he is definitely aging, and not performing much these days
He sounds better in this recording (in my opinion) than he did in the MTV Unplugged version of this song.
@@Alex-eo9of i mean theres a global pandemic
Saw him last night in Nashville and this is almost 100% my first thought as well. Sounded and look the same as this. Maybe he learned guitar playing on his own and sold his soul for the fountain of youth?
If it wasn't for this man I would have given up on music, never played guitar, and probably would have hit rock bottom
Ethan Bean Probably my first guitar hero too - the one I'd listen to and be like, "THAT is what I want to do", "THAT is the reason I'm going to sit my room plucking a guitar for endless hours, instead of play video games". And, what a reward it's been. When I needed an outlet, I had guitar to help me decompress. Clapton also led me to find JJ Cale, Big Bill Broonzy, and countless other artists I would then study.
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Rediscovered this song lately. Fills me with hope every time, no matter the situation.
When it starts with a "Good Evening." you know shit's goin down like John Mayer's Neon
John got it from Eric!
Jajajajaa yes
Even the way he taps his foot is cool.
Bro one day I hope to brush my hair like him he's just such a badass.
More tiring if you don’t alternate heel toe I feel. I do it that way too for that reason. Helps me time upstokes to I tend to move my heel out on upstrokes and my hand knows it
I love how he opens up with a song that is about rich people who lose everything by spending money and thinking money is everything, to a venue full of super rich folks and celebrities. Well played.
And about how nobody knows you if you’re poor
Fair. But he might be warning em. Lol.
can we all just admire how melodically genius that solo was...
Andrew Chae Seriously. I know what I'm working on tonight.
Exactly. A lesson Bonamassa still hasnt learnt.
And it looked and sounded wonderfully effortless. That's genius.
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kinda not so great. def not genius...
Eric is simply the best guitar-player in the world! Just wasn’t aware in my young days, love the remastering 🙏🏻🍀👒
Outstanding performance; Clapton is one of a kind....
from eddie van halen to john mayer every body has to go thru eric clapton...
im 23 but my dad educated me when it came to music and eric Clapton is THE MAN more bluesy now but it sounds great and boy can he still rip on the guitar!!! he made that concert!
His guitar playing is so good his voice if possible is underrated this song is a great example
This is my favorite version of this song. He's a vocal and musical genius who I didn't appreciate in the 80s. But, I do now!
He's at an ease and just comes on stage, no nonsense, no jokes, picks up his guitar and starts giving people a memorable time. What a great man!
Those bass notes snap so perfectly.
Plays guitar great, sings great, looks great, and has the reputation on being a great man. God blessed us with the gift of this great man. Stay with us Eric.
I remember watching this concert on TV live, I was 14 and this was the first time I was really introduced to Eric Clapton....been in love ever since
attgirl cant go worng with eric....
well said
He´s a ABSOLUTE GIANT !! for me ..because his Music over the Years ...not only the MTV Acoustic sets ..his Work with all the Famous Bands and all the GREAT GREAT Records ,Music , Guitar solo´s ..Eric Clapgton is just so AWESOME
Never tired of listening to Eric up to now ever since ive known him after 40 years he never fails to cheer me up
one of my favourites..... and even at his old age clapton still looks badass
Good God yes. Still smoking hot!
Why can you like a video only once ? This is my favourite at the moment. I watch it and listen to it at least once a day. I give it at least 365 likes ! I love this song. Simple, so much meaning in the words and sung by one of the best. Thank you Eric for sharing this incredible artwork with us.
Once I lived the life of a millionaire
Spent all my money, didn't have any care
Took all my friends out for a mighty good time
We Bought bootleg liquor, champagne and wine
Then I began to fall so low
Lost all my good friends, had nowhere to go
If I get my hands on a dollar again
I'll hang on to it till that old eagle grins
'Cause no, no, nobody knows you
When you're down and out
In your pocket, not one penny
And as for friends, you don't have ANY
When you get back on your feet again
Everybody wants to be your long-lost friend
I said it's strange, without any doubt
Nobody knows you when you're down and out
When you get back on your feet again
Everybody wants to be your long-lost friend
I said it's strange, without any doubt
Nobody knows you
Nobody knows you
No one can use you when you're down and out
Correction: As for friends you don't have ANY.
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Correction 1:54 : I said it's strange, without any doubt
No one CAN USE YOU when you're down and out
Such an old soul in such a youthful body. A true blessing. Rock on, Eric!
A damn good guitar player with the gentle look of a university lecturer. Eric Clapton deserves a knighthood.
Eric is a man of taste
Besides being a magical musician
Eric Clapton is phenomenal!
Lucky enough to see him on his From the cradle album, best concert ever !
Me too, 5 may 95
This was the one I was looking for the other day. Love/truth. Love you Eric/all from the bottom of my heart, always and forever xo
This has become a favourite song of mine. They should have a "Love" option on you tube because sometimes "like " is not enough !
Eric Clapton knows how to perform ...Light & Love...
Almost single handidly brought the 1940's and 50's Blues into 70's mainstream Ameruca
He is a wonderful man.
Actually heard this song for the first time while watching the concert, completely mind blowing song. Thanks much for the upload!
It is truly wonderful how Eric gives honor to the great Bessie Smith by not changing the song much. He is one great artist.
His vocals are superb on this and he's pushing 70!
Forgot about this ...Brilliant .
I think all rock / blues guitarists, whether they know it or not owe EC a debt of gratitude.
Nobody knows you when you're a weird kid. Loved this song even as an early teen.
At the word SMOOTH you see this performance
Classy Clapton as always
Listening in 2019 . Terrific version.
Always loved the song , it feels bad to see my legendary Eric Clapton , so Old ... don't die on me man
He is not so well now after having the covid shot. His fingers were starting to hurt a little bit but now after the shot the pain is bad for him.
amazing, simply amazing, with just one acoustic guitar, bass and drums he can do more than what others can not do even with a thousand synthesisers
Muero, muero por Eric, esa voz, ese sentimiento para cantar... no existe otro igual, toda una vida cantando, gracias por este hermoso video!!!!
This song is really amazing. I love so many versions of it
Awesome and Outstanding! Love this song of Jimmy Cox and Erics Version! That's music!:)
A truly gifted musician
Absolutely fantastic. I love how he always thanks the audience
Marvelous song, and really true. Eric you are magic and really know s many things about life
What a brilliant version Eric Clapton has done. He has take a good song and made it awesome.
Neil Swainston that's not a good song it's a great one
Thank you for your kind comment. His music is such a huge part of my life. I try and learn his solos because I have no one I play guitar with. But it works for me. Thank you again.. Remember Tears in heaven.....
hahahahahhaha no.
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Best performance of that show. He makes it look like effort-less! Long live slow hand!
This guy is absolutely the reason at68 years old I have wanted to play this 6string thing so badly. He's a one man blues player. I play a lot of this. Love this guy.......
This is a great performance of this tune from Eric - Brilliant!
🥀Amazing song no doubt & love it because he's telling the truth! Thanks for sharing you're life and in the music industry oh yeah it's that good!🥀☝️🥀
Pure quality! Ages like a wine!
A man who can truly sing the blues as well as a man who has lived the blues! God bless him!
And a man in the comment section who doesn't know what Blues is.
This is song is pure wisdom, I find very enlightening.
Changed my world for the better, thanks Eric!
Tears in Heaven, love it it's sad and the world felt his pain when it first came out. It's hard to lose a child.
Always a great pleasure to hear this song. Good stuff E.C. !!
Completely Agree , this song was amazing
Eric Clapton has been performing and kicking ass doing it for 50 years, almost twice as long as Winehouse was alive.
When he was old & sick Muddy Waters formally passed the torch to Eric.
Incredible fine singer. Brilliant.
When you're watching an open mic contest and the guy starts with "Good evening" you know you're in for a treat
a legend
Fiquei tão feliz nesse dia, por ele ter cantado essa música 😍
One of the best performances ever
this song was written by Jimmy cox in 1923 and singed the first time with Blackwell and adopted by Eric Clapton .. #rip
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for your beautiful comment and supports🌹🌹🌹🌹your comments and constant support has brought me this far,Keep Supporting my dream,may god bless you and your family,I hope you won’t stop being my fan?
Best version of this one by Eric. ❤😊
Brilliant performance.
Every day, more love this man!
esse Eric Clapton quanto mais o tempo passa ele fica melhor ainda.
What a voice!!!
Amazing
Great cover
This is what I call a freakin' masterpiece.
Yeah well he's been my guy for 42 years and he's always great in any place doing any song
ugh why cant i play this song like him. legend
A class act that only got better- amazing.
La Voix de l'Excellence, Incomparable Brillant Émouvant !!!!!!!! Merci Sir❤
EC actually plays this song three different ways, depending on the tuning that he prefers at the time. He even uses his pinkie at times. Thats what improvisational genius is all about. Never play the same thing twice. Just a brilliant player, hands down, no debate.
Tudo de melhor sempre mestre.... Do Brasil ....
Best performance of the night
Oh, I remember my first guitar, the harmonies of a few Blues-Songs and....and........... 60 years ago.........
Because he is a real musician!
yes..thank you from cold and colder Calmar Alberta
There is a video on you tube of RICHARD PRYOR singing it back in the early 60's in a club with a sweater & his shirt collar over the sweater Man he really could belt out the blues.
so great. so inspirational !
i'm from mexico and love to Eric Clapton. wish you make a concert in my country :(
I like Eric Clapton's version of quite a dramatic song. The rise and fall of a star.
I love this man.
This is so awsome
Finally at 1:23 we got Eric as the Strato as itself. They are one.
Eric Clapton is a great 🎸 player I just 💘 this song
I could always tell
Clapton loved this song.
Bravo,What a life he has had.
Amazing!!!
Love this !
God Bless you, Sir Eric for long, long life!