I agree, man if Eric Clapton would have played guitar on the original recording...Not to take away from the original solo guitarist but Eric puts that sprinkle of magic to the sound...
Original recording stands on its own, but I know what you mean. Pretty cool when you can have Paul Carrack as your side show. One more confirmation that Clapton really is god.
Clapton. is one of the few great guitarists that i can hear every note of his strings.. Chet Atkins once said Clapton played the most beautiful notes on a Stratocaster ever..
I am 77 and I loved this song when it came out in 1975. I still like it, especially with Eric Clapton's help along with the great band and backup singers.
Some watch the sun dip into the sea and stay hidden for 10 or so hours. Others believe they saw magic that continues to get more mythical Everytime they see it...
I swear his voice has only gotten better with time. More soulful and deep. Took a great song and only made it better, simply timeless. One of my favorites of all time. Just a good flowing tune, you could actually understand the lyrics too, imagine that !
Aubrey bowles I agree 100 %. He was barely an adult when this song first came out. . . . . . . . or he looked like it anyway! One of my favorite musicians of all time!
Anytime you Add Sir Erick Clapton in a Music Collaboration , you can expect the Very Best Outcome. I mean let's Face it. You can't lose when it comes to Eric Clapton !
Dear Irene: As of April 30-20 it's "been goin on" for 54 years & counting-- 54 yrs of happy marriage with you. Since last Sept. you've inspired me, your family & friends as you battled thru chemo & radiation with your usual great smile & sense of humor. Geez, the nurses still love your daily morning visits as your treatments are finally finishing. We'll have a big celebration as soon as this coronavirus shut-down ends---for your B-Day, our 54'th and your beating cancer. I love you --- Wayne.
I've been a big Paul Carrack fan for decades. Great to see him on stage with Clapton-- both of them playin' the hell outta this fantastic, timeless song. I was reminded that when this song first came out, I thought it was performed by a black group, with black lead singer. Nope, instead it was one of those extraordinarily inspired and soulfully talented Brits. Where would we be without all their incalculable contributions to modern music? Hard to imagine, right?!
Singing is so difficult, especially keeping your voice sounding the same as you age. This dude does it so well, one of my favorite numbers from the 70's.
@@inspector7112 It IS My point. It IS not difficult at all , because It IS genes. It IS as if you dont lose your hair...It IS not your effort. God blessed u. Or etc
I have always loved this song, But Eric brings it to another level, Eric gives me chills on this one everytime. Great line up Paul is a great asset to Eric's band. Love all you guys.💖
He has a small following, here in the States, for sure but in general the OP is right. You mention his name to the avg person & most would have absolutely no clue who he is even though he sang on several big hits back in the 80's.
There's a great film of Paul Carrack on the road, showing how hard it is to make a living in the music-download world. Great that Clapton gave him a high-paying gig.
I love it, I love it, I love it! The two of them were absolutely incredible! Carrack's voice and Clapton's guitar was an epic performance, especially due to their age! They are timeless!
Carrack has not only maintained his voice, it has gotten better over time. A lot of singers should be calling him, asking what he did (besides listen to a lot of old, great blues singers, apparently!) lol.
Inspector711 I never said smokers couldn't sing. But smoking damages the vocal chords almost as much as it does the lungs and heart. Even though some smokers are still good singers in spite of their smoking, they'd sing better (and live longer) if they'd never smoked.
I saw Paul Rogers when he fronted Bad Company back in the late 1970s at Earls Court .He went on the join Queen for a while ...yes we have have some of the finest singers who are still around thank god. I could watch these two all day. The youngsters today need to take a look back and see how lucky we were to have such talent, not like the so called groups and singers these days...
PC is awesome! At 57, I have been loving this song for years, the living years came out right after my father passed abd will always be a special song for me, and who could not love Eric Clapton, they don't write music like they used to!
Debbie Leigh a yr late. Just saw this post. Not late to this video but typo on ur behalf I think. Paul’s 67. And still has it. He’s not 57. The little keyboard is at fault.
Clapton was no where on spot with the lead, he changed it all up and holy smokes. He put more feeling in the lead here than I could have ever imagined for this song. What an awesome sound he gave Carrack.
Eric is such a gracious man and the rendition of this classic is ten times better then the original or any subsequent versions. You can SEE both artists getting into and off on the moment the song is merely a conduit to playing a new version with the best vocals by Paul and truly the best clean soulful breathing shake it up smooth enjoyable lead solos (both) by Eric... my favorite is Paul looking out at Clapton from the keyboards like a fan getting lost in his talent.. it reminds me of Keith looking Charlie back to audience because in that moment its about the music and him getting off. In this fake Arthur Murray learned dance steps and sampling ... It so liberating to see and hear real authentic artists in the moment!
Brits do soul music their own way and it always turns out fantastic! Joe Cocker,Annie Lennox,Lisa Stansfield,Corinne Bailey Rae..even Paul Rodgers was rocking the soul vocals 50 yrs ago but Paul Carrack's voice is soooo smooth...what a treat to hear him again!
I saw them do this in Charlotte, NC in '13. I was floored to hear my guitar god EC play on one of my favorite "on-hit" singles from the 70s. It was awesome. I was born in '78, so obviously I never thought Id get to hear this song performed. Clapton is God- Ace kicked ass, too...ZP
LYDIA S Wonder what was in the water in the Crookes area of Sheffield both Paul ll and Joe Cocker were from there. Different from my part of the City, that's for sure. !
Saw Paul Carrack last night. If Angels sing they would sound like him, his voice is just something else. As my wife said to me, when you hear an artist like this it makes you realise how woefully inadequate X factor contestants and judges alike are. Fantastic.
gibson335mega hear hear.even my kids think todays music sucks (as they say) and constantly dip into my collection,and my grandkids are now picking up on it by listening to the who,stones,beatles,clapton,floyd etc,they cant get enough (paul rodgers).but that crowd? what a boring bunch,polite clapping when they should be jumping about,but then,it IS switzerland,that well-known party capital of europe :-|
Paul Carrack has always been one of my favorite singers since 1972's How Long with Ace when I was a kid to Mike and The Mechanics. Just brilliant a brilliant lyricist and that voice!
Ace, Squeeze, Mike +Mechanics were all fortunate to have PC as lead singer...one of the best...his version of Jackie De Shannon's "When You Walk in The Room" is another hit! He's my soul brother!
Paul Carrack is so good. A treasure. His vocal is the standout on this performance just as it was on Five-A-Side when this was recorded all these years ago. And that’s saying something given who’s on stage with him on this. Timeless 🎶
👉 How did all my favorite artists get old? *Why am I an old??* LOL! Didn't mean for that to happen... I was supposed to be cool... forever! Oh well, anyway Paul is still in great voice! Never get tired of this song!
I keep seeing how people say how underrated Paul Carrack is. Nope . His career has been amazing. He’s amazing. Underrated people don’t play with EC. The Man with the golden voice. Damn right.
That Eric Clapton guy must have been so excited and felt lucky to play alongside Paul Carrack
"Is this heaven?."
"No, it's just Eric Clapton and Paul Carrack making magic".
I agree, man if Eric Clapton would have played guitar on the original recording...Not to take away from the original solo guitarist but Eric puts that sprinkle of magic to the sound...
Original recording stands on its own, but I know what you mean. Pretty cool when you can have Paul Carrack as your side show. One more confirmation that Clapton really is god.
Sir Thomas! they did it bevore youre eyes! Deutsche Grüße!
Carrack has an incredible voice still and slow hands Eric solos are just what they need to be: Magical
Clapton. is one of the few great guitarists that i can hear every note of his strings..
Chet Atkins once said Clapton played the most beautiful notes on a Stratocaster ever..
I'm 63 and can still listen to this over and over again!
I'm 78 & I do---LOL
76 and right behind you. We're not old; we're seasoned.
Me too at 60
I am 77 and I loved this song when it came out in 1975. I still like it, especially with Eric Clapton's help along with the great band and backup singers.
Some watch the sun dip into the sea and stay hidden for 10 or so hours. Others believe they saw magic that continues to get more mythical Everytime they see it...
Got a feeling eric loves that song and paul loved where he took it..refreshed an already wonderful unique songxxxxx
40 years later and Paul’s voice is better than when ACE released this song. Fantastic.
My heart is near exploding with joy!
Classic all the way around.
@@rk41gator And this was all about another band trying to lure his bass player away.
@@johnsteiner8640 Did not know that. Interesting.
This is the greatest musician and vocalist you will ever hear. His voice is pure gold.Totally natural. Well done Paul, keep it going for your fans.
Can't argue that-always been in my top 3 or 4 as far as singers. Multi instrumentalist at a high level as well as that voice.
omg totally agree!!
stumbled across this accidentally while clearing out our home to sell…soooo Grateful, as it took
me back, to my youth!
Na
Nice,Love how u and Eric can keep a duo together.
What a blessing to be alive and be able to hear this kind of magic...
It doesn't get any better than this; Paul Carrack, Eric Clapton and How Long😅😆🥰❤️😎
Right!! Clapton always amazing!! Carrick is better than ever!!
Love them both!!
I love them and there is nothing to add
How long I've waited for this collab. Brilliant!
What a voice, what a guitar. Music is still alive
I swear his voice has only gotten better with time. More soulful and deep. Took a great song and only made it better, simply timeless. One of my favorites of all time. Just a good flowing tune, you could actually understand the lyrics too, imagine that !
Yes!!✌️
Absolutely amazing!!!! How Long Has This Been Going On???
Amazing performance!
Aubrey bowles I agree 100 %. He was barely an adult when this song first came out. . . . . . . . or he looked like it anyway! One of my favorite musicians of all time!
I love Paul Carrack
Anytime you Add Sir Erick Clapton in a Music Collaboration , you can expect the Very Best Outcome. I mean let's Face it.
You can't lose when it comes to Eric Clapton !
Actually, an interpretation usually doesn't come close to the original, but this one by Eric Clapton and Paul Carrack does, simply very beautiful.
Dear Irene: As of April 30-20 it's "been goin on" for 54 years & counting-- 54 yrs of happy marriage with you. Since last Sept. you've inspired me, your family & friends as you battled thru chemo & radiation with your usual great smile & sense of humor. Geez, the nurses still love your daily morning visits as your treatments are finally finishing. We'll have a big celebration as soon as this coronavirus shut-down ends---for your B-Day, our 54'th and your beating cancer.
I love you --- Wayne.
The voice. The guitar. And Andy Fairweather Low, Eric's longtime wingman. EXCELLENT. Just EXCELLENT!
Sheffield Cardiff and London all represented lol
@@chrisalexander2729 ..and Cwm, Henry on Drums 😅
Carrick is one of the best, what they call a "singer's singer."
You are so right. Paul Carrack just keeps getting better and better. I adore him.
I've been a big Paul Carrack fan for decades. Great to see him on stage with Clapton-- both of them playin' the hell outta this fantastic, timeless song. I was reminded that when this song first came out, I thought it was performed by a black group, with black lead singer. Nope, instead it was one of those extraordinarily inspired and soulfully talented Brits. Where would we be without all their incalculable contributions to modern music? Hard to imagine, right?!
Singing is so difficult, especially keeping your voice sounding the same as you age. This dude does it so well, one of my favorite numbers from the 70's.
James Edwards it's easy when it comes naturally
@@inspector7112 It IS My point. It IS not difficult at all , because It IS genes. It IS as if you dont lose your hair...It IS not your effort. God blessed u.
Or etc
Eric's 2nd chorus solo was perfection.
"How Long","Tempted","Over My Shoulder"....all one man. These will always be stand out songs for me.
Ever have a voice that comes along and moves you ? Paul is it.. I'm 60 and it still moves me..Thank you Paul Carrack
Eric Clapton- best concert I ever had the pleasure to attend. He is a master.
Shame the drummer's timing is all over the place.
clapton has brought back so many artists to our attention
I have always loved this song, But Eric brings it to another level, Eric gives me chills on this one everytime. Great line up Paul is a great asset to Eric's band. Love all you guys.💖
Eric Clapton is and will always will be the best GUITAR PLAYER OF ALL TIME NO ARGUMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm not gonna argue with you either because it's Stevie Ray Vaughan.
CLAPTON IS GOD. GOAT. NO DOUBT.
Maybe Jimmy Page and oh yeah someone by the name of Jeff Beck.
Paul Carrack with Clapton, how awesome is that!
John L IKR??
Paul Carrack is to lead vocals as Eric Clapton is to lead guitar . Two of the greatest right there .
Greatest sound ever! 💋❤️
Fucking Brilliant!! Cool
THR GREAT VOCALS OF PAUL CARRACK OF ACE, SQUEEZE AND MIKE & THE MECHANICS ARE PURELY GOLDEN PIPES 😍🥰✌🏼❤️
Two fabulous artist's.. Eric Clapton plays the guitar 🎸 effortlessly, a true genius and Paul Carrack has the most beautiful voice.. Excellent... ❤️ 😊
Michael McDonald and Paul Carracks voices..WOW. They were blessed.
And worked their tails off to get everything they could, and can, from all.... that.... talent. Cheers!
@@kurtweber6326 Sorry, but McDonald couldn't hold Carrack's microphone.
@@Gordonsmusic911 It need not be a competition. Both vocalists are outstanding. Nothing wrong with that.
@@nobznezz Whenever I want your opinion I'll ask for it. I couldn't care less about what you think is wrong or right.
@@Gordonsmusic911 - FYI...you are what's wrong with RUclips.
Claptons tone...... Wow!!!
Paul Carrack - the greatest musician you never heard of. At least in the US.
real music fans excluded.
McSkiver I will never understand how underrated Paul Carrack is.....
Lots of us in the US have heard of him
If he hadn't gotten himself kicked out of Squeeze more people would have heard him.
He has a small following, here in the States, for sure but in general the OP is right. You mention his name to the avg person & most would have absolutely no clue who he is even though he sang on several big hits back in the 80's.
So glad I am old enough to have heard this song the first time around and young enough to hear it again in this video. Awesome tune.
Two beautiful voices - Paul's singing and Eric's Strat. Both so smooth and soulful, laid back yet powerful.
Just as good as ever..
EC's solo just enhanced it even more..
Paul Carrack has a voice that would be great with almost any group ever.One of the best singers for so long.
Paul sounds great. Have loved this song for years. Clapton is just awesome.
This is just stunning. Paul Carrack is my favourite vocalist and Clapton's solos are the icing on the cake!
Two giants together makes one worl cultiral heritage.
I listen to this rendition every day. It’s perfection. The best of the best Carrack and Clapton. So well done.
Eric's solo is amazing, perfectly added in this song
There's a great film of Paul Carrack on the road, showing how hard it is to make a living in the music-download world. Great that Clapton gave him a high-paying gig.
What a bunch of musicians, Clapton,Fairwheater Low, Carrack,Spinetti.....
I love it, I love it, I love it! The two of them were absolutely incredible! Carrack's voice and Clapton's guitar was an epic performance, especially due to their age! They are timeless!
Yes indeed!
Great vocals and Clapton is supreme.How can you not like this?
It's absolutely wonderful!!!!!!!
Love This!!!!!!'
I love Paul Carrack. He is excellent. Clapton is the icing on the cake. The best.!
Carrack has not only maintained his voice, it has gotten better over time. A lot of singers should be calling him, asking what he did (besides listen to a lot of old, great blues singers, apparently!) lol.
Gregg Allman is another who has miraculously kept the flame.
Chuck Voellinger Dave, most singers do see an degree in their voice with age but blues singer their voices get seasoned with age.
+Dave Bass
Best thing a singer can do for their voice is not smoke...
+Jonathan Gwynne Allman smoked like a chimney
Inspector711
I never said smokers couldn't sing. But smoking damages the vocal chords almost as much as it does the lungs and heart.
Even though some smokers are still good singers in spite of their smoking, they'd sing better (and live longer) if they'd never smoked.
Thank you, Paul and Eric!
Paul Carrack and Paul Rodgers, two of my favorite singers from the past, with voices that seem to just get better and better.
lanes58 spot on. Couldn’t agree more. The documentary on Carrick - the man with the golden voice - show the humble side of the man. Brilliant.
lanes58 "whose voices."
Mines too
Amen to that.
I saw Paul Rogers when he fronted Bad Company back in the late 1970s at Earls Court .He went on the join Queen for a while ...yes we have have some of the finest singers who are still around thank god.
I could watch these two all day. The youngsters today need to take a look back and see how lucky we were to have such talent, not like the so called groups and singers these days...
Eric Claption.. slow hand.. ultimate blues.. timeless
💓💓💓
2 greats. Carrack and Clapton.
A simple song that says so much.
Clapton plays like the guitar is just an extension of his body. Just freakin' amazing.
Very underrated
Love this song 50 years now ❤
Brings back so many memories! An doing this with Eric is the best version ever.
PC is awesome! At 57, I have been loving this song for years, the living years came out right after my father passed abd will always be a special song for me, and who could not love Eric Clapton, they don't write music like they used to!
Debbie Leigh a yr late. Just saw this post. Not late to this video but typo on ur behalf I think. Paul’s 67. And still has it. He’s not 57. The little keyboard is at fault.
Eric is phenomenal ❤👊
2 greats combined master vocalist and master guitarist
his voice is as strong as 40 years ago , incredible .
40 years later... still priceless.
Clapton was no where on spot with the lead, he changed it all up and holy smokes. He put more feeling in the lead here than I could have ever imagined for this song. What an awesome sound he gave Carrack.
That snare is like a rifle shot every time... gorgeous.
Eric is such a gracious man and the rendition of this classic is ten times better then the original or any subsequent versions. You can SEE both artists getting into and off on the moment the song is merely a conduit to playing a new version with the best vocals by Paul and truly the best clean soulful breathing shake it up smooth enjoyable lead solos (both) by Eric... my favorite is Paul looking out at Clapton from the keyboards like a fan getting lost in his talent.. it reminds me of Keith looking Charlie back to audience because in that moment its about the music and him getting off. In this fake Arthur Murray learned dance steps and sampling ... It so liberating to see and hear real authentic artists in the moment!
Man love that 70's soul music.
Great melding of talents...Clapton adds magic where ever he plays
When Slow Hand has your back, you're a made man.
Feardrinker
SSSOOOOoooo Right!
Excellent comment
This is Brilliant music!! So Cool
Wow. This is a great version, especially with Clapton
Paul Carrack is a real Star🌟...Eric magnificoooo too❤️
What an amaziing version of How Long... even Claptons subtile tones outsite his solo's are verry welcome.
Great solo from Mr. Eric Clapton.
Paul Carrack is just the Best!
Can't get enough of Carrack lately.
LOVE THAT GUITAR SOUND..
how refreshing to hear Eric playin something a bit different, he must be lovin it sounds great
Brits do soul music their own way and it always turns out fantastic! Joe Cocker,Annie Lennox,Lisa Stansfield,Corinne Bailey Rae..even Paul Rodgers was rocking the soul vocals 50 yrs ago but Paul Carrack's voice is soooo smooth...what a treat to hear him again!
Saw Paul Carrack in 1978. He opened for Clapton. THE BEST concert experience of my life. I have lived a charmed life!
My grandad was Paul Carracks gardener for years in Hertfordshire. I’ve met all his family and even planted some pots in the summer. Really nice guy!
I spent my teens at school in Bushey Herts - cracking story you posted made me smile.
B raderz wow 😮 love that
Did you say you planted some pot for Paul?? No wonder he's so mellow.
Beautiful , it’s all in the Garden is one of my Songs !
Write a book with memorias....i Will buy It x sure
I just time warped this son from 70s to this - Paul Carrack - still gorgeous and that voice is amazing.
2 truly great artists team up and what a lead solo from Clapton. Fantastic
For sure!
2 Great Artist!!!! Song takes me back!!! Great Band!! I'm 69 still Rock n Roll!!!!! Till I Drop, to the Great Gig in The Sky!!!
Wow! Awesome! I'm amazed at the musical talent of Paul Carrack and Eric Clapton.
I saw them do this in Charlotte, NC in '13. I was floored to hear my guitar god EC play on one of my favorite "on-hit" singles from the 70s. It was awesome. I was born in '78, so obviously I never thought Id get to hear this song performed. Clapton is God- Ace kicked ass, too...ZP
The "MAN" with the golden voice !
LYDIA S Wonder what was in the water in the Crookes area of Sheffield both Paul
ll and Joe Cocker were from there. Different from my part of the City, that's for sure. !
Incredible talent. Such a great song performed by top musicians still at the top of their game. Nice job and thank you!
Saw Paul Carrack last night. If Angels sing they would sound like him, his voice is just something else. As my wife said to me, when you hear an artist like this it makes you realise how woefully inadequate X factor contestants and judges alike are. Fantastic.
gibson335mega hear hear.even my kids think todays music sucks (as they say) and constantly dip into my collection,and my grandkids are now picking up on it by listening to the who,stones,beatles,clapton,floyd etc,they cant get enough (paul rodgers).but that crowd? what a boring bunch,polite clapping when they should be jumping about,but then,it IS switzerland,that well-known party capital of europe :-|
Carrack has an incredible voice.
I used to think this song was about a girlfriend/wife, but it’s actually about the band’s bass player…
Yes..had a gig on the side
Doesnt get any better than this Carrilck and Clapton are brilliant
Andy Fairweather-Low playing his usual excellent sideman part to EC. That guy is a gem!
Even Eric Clapton sounds mad as ever you guys will always rock in my world
Paul Carrack has always been one of my favorite singers since 1972's How Long with Ace when I was a kid to Mike and The Mechanics. Just brilliant a brilliant lyricist and that voice!
Two of the absolute best we had the music this is real music
Ace, Squeeze, Mike +Mechanics were all fortunate to have PC as lead singer...one of the best...his version of Jackie De Shannon's "When You Walk in The Room" is another hit! He's my soul brother!
Paul Carrack is so good. A treasure. His vocal is the standout on this performance just as it was on Five-A-Side when this was recorded all these years ago. And that’s saying something given who’s on stage with him on this. Timeless 🎶
👉 How did all my favorite artists get old? *Why am I an old??* LOL!
Didn't mean for that to happen... I was supposed to be cool... forever!
Oh well, anyway Paul is still in great voice! Never get tired of this song!
I keep seeing how people say how underrated Paul Carrack is. Nope . His career has been amazing. He’s amazing. Underrated people don’t play with EC. The Man with the golden voice. Damn right.
I can replay this all day long on my phone and I won't get sick of it
Best Voice & Best Guitar player. What more can you wish for! Touches your soul....
I have always loved this song and to find it with my number one musician Clapton makes it even sweeter !
A wow song is wower when given a twist by the man himself, Eric C.
I love both Paul Carrack & Eric Clapton...
Clapton can kick bricks, yeah carrack the man