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- Опубликовано: 27 мар 2018
- We caught up with music icon Eric Clapton, who has performed at the Royal Albert Hall on over 200 occasions since first stepping out on the stage in 1964.
In this interview he shares his memories of his legendary solo residencies, the iconic gigs with Cream, and what he's enjoyed at the venue as a punter.
Share your Hall memories at: www.royalalberthall.com/rah150 
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Clapton has always been as well spoken as his guitar solos are articulate. The man is just a brilliant communicator.
This. His interviews are wonderful.
Kyle Smith jerry Garcia same thing.
Absolutely love listening to him.
The early clapton years!!!! m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3560992563944914&id=100001026151518
Well said my friend
No matter what anyone says, Eric broke the mould and set the path for British blues and rock guitar. So many people have copied his licks and style over the years, some without even realising it.
I'm a huge fan of Eric Clapton. having said that, Eric would be the first to say he 'borrowed' licks from the American blues.
@@bcpme8637 Everyone one borrows at some level. Clapton broke the mould when he plugged in a Les Paul to a Marshal Bluesbreaker combo. That was the kernel that would become rock guitar. No one can take that from Clappo.
Eric needs to give himself a huge credit.All the tragic things that happened to him .He was able to successfully recreate himself after the Yardbirds an when George Harrison died and what happened to his son . Eric is still with us today. Most famous singers took the wrong turned
He also lost 3 members of his entourage in a 1990 helicopter 🚁 crash (along side Stevie Ray Vaughan)
i saw the Cream in '67....3 days later i went out and bought a gibson EB-3. I've been playing bass ever since, I'm now 69 :) rip JB.
I saw Eric at the Albert Hall, for his 70th Tour. I sat 7 rows from stage, mesmerized..
I have loved him since I was 10 ♡
lindalovesmusic God Bless You, Did Eric Smile a You ? You’re Beautiful, Do You Like Hendrix or Trower or Malmsteen.
lindalovesmusic you are a blessed soul then
lindalovesmusic I started listening to Eric since 1965 when I was 12 years old
lindalovesmusic I seen him 5 times. Not enough.🤘🏼
I was there also. Visiting from Australia I rang the morning of the first show not expecting to get a ticket. The guy I spoke to said yes there is availability in a box almost straight in front of the stage. I grabbed it. It was fantastic and the sound was amazing.
One of the great joys of my life was my friendship with Jack Bruce. I still miss him every day. We all know what a great musician Jack was, but he was also such a lovely human being. Hearing Eric talk so fondly about Jack makes it all a bit better.
Jack was amazing.
Such an articulate man
A total legend of my generation ✌🏽🏴🙏
Im surprised he didn't mention the Concert for George,, which to me was one of the best iv seen,, it was like the Beatles live with friends
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Probably doesn't remember it that clearly, with all the gigs overtime.
@@bluespig1 ooo u remember anything clearly especially if it's preforming with part of the Beatles.
He’s probably ashamed of that .
@@hilldwler420 Why? It was an incredible concert and a beautiful tribute to his friend.
Most important lesson eric taught me is to listen to what your heros listened to and it will lead you into a rabbit hole of discovery and passion
Yep that's why so much new stuff is flat. They're listening to their hero who was listening to someone else who was listening to someone else who was listening to someone else.
The Concert for George was very, very special.
This man is humble, solid and honest. Eric Clapton has seen so much, been through so much and contributed so much to the soundtrack of our lives for more than five decades and counting. I say thank you Eric - you can still fill me with awe and move me to tears.
"Keep Britain white. I used to be into dope, now I’m into racism. It’s much heavier, man."
-Eric Clapton (on stage in 1976)
Keep that in mind when you praise him for being solid, humble and honest
@@thealaskapicker8628 Yeah we sure will. Yet here you are on a website about EC. lol
And you "keep that in mind" that was 44 years ago. Clapton had a long history of being a boozer and a doper. If you know anything about it, most people into that say a lot of things they regret later and aren't nice people when they're in the throes of that kind of lifestyle.
I saw another video where Clapton was asked about what he said on stage in '76 and he said he was embarrassed and horrified about what he said. People can and do change. He has been sober a number of years and has been through a lot. I give anyone a chance if they have changed. If you don't believe it, that's on you. Everybody can make their own decision about Clapton. A lot of us are open minded enough and are able to give people second chances. If you don't, that's ok you.
@@thealaskapicker8628 get over it, alot of others have
@@jonnysupreme No thanks. You can "get over it" if you want. Clapton has been an apologist for racism for decades and proven the opposite of worthy of the "Clapton is God" as his diehard fans like to claim. And blaming his poor behavior on his drug use is no excuse and doesn't demonstrate taking accountability. I appreciate his music but I wont join the chorus of "he is such a great man" that I hear here.
This man is gifted he has it all and he is a breath of fresh air and level headed he makes it look easy and if it was we all could do it
As a teenager I've grown up with his 24 Nights album. I know it by heart, every note of those songs. For me it's still the greatest show. love it so much
My favorite too, very sad time in his life, but his playing is heart wrenching and beautiful at the same time
My favorite gig at the RAH is Concert for George, one if the most outstanding events ever.
I had a box in 92 at the albert hall eric wason with jimmy Vaughn,I’ll never forget it we traveled from jersey to see the great man,he was fantastic best night of my life,thanks Eric
Reunion - 'Best Cream gig'. So glad they did it...
Re-reading his autobiography is a reminder of what an amazing life Eric has had. So many collaborations, many of them brief- The Yardbirds, John Mayall, Cream, Blind Faith, Leon Russell, Delaney and Bonnie, Derek and the Dominoes, playing with the Beatles, Stones, and Dylan, touring with Lennon and Harrison, jamming and hanging out with everyone from Pete Townsend to Peter Tosh. Amazing.
Can't forget him and J.J Cale
I’ve seen him 9 times at the Royal Albert Hall, always a thrill, always made me cry, I’ve been when I was pregnant, my son boogied along 😂 and taken my kids. He is an icon ❤
Saw Cream at a nightclub, the Family Dog in Denver. This was just after Disraeli Gears was released. They played the opening chord of Tales of Brave Ulysses...and Clapton's Marshall blew out. We were thinking, "Yeah, yeah, these guys are so great." They replaced the amp, and then two hours later -- after Crossroads, Train Time, Toad, you name it -- we left the place agape. We were standing in the front row, between Jack and Ginger. Clapton was wearing his aviators, it was perfect. Probably the best concert I've ever attended.
I envy you. Such times, when amps were blow out right and left. Music was growing by leaps and bounds. Pushing the envelope all the time. Creating sounds people never heard before. I like to call adventure music.
I am so envious. I grew up in Colorado Springs. I was 13 when Disralei Gears came out. I LOVED Cream and still do.
Mr. Clapton you are my guitar hero and always loved your music and always will. One of a kind.
Been a fan since 1969. I've seen Eric in the states over 12 times. He has never failed to exceed my expectations, alway's exceptionally ENTERAINING !!! ( re: Albert Hall- The Concert for George is on the top of my chart !! Thanks EC.
👍👍👍
It's a miracle he's still alive. He finally made his peace with himself and God. And George.
I just read his autobiography... what a mess of a person!
@@terryballard4674 Yes and take note of how many great guitarists died mysteriously after having spent time with him Jimi Hendrix and Duane Allman for starters
"And George." XD
@@andrewcomments5812 yes I wondered why George died fairly young. He was a vegetarian and real strict with his health
@@dr.know-it-all5148 Yeah because they're the only reasons someone can get ill.
I hope my hair is that good when I'm 73
My hair isn't that good and i'm 33 - nor was it that good when I was 23! haha.
If I want to run my fingers through my hair I have to cut a hole in my pocket.
@THE ANTAGONIST Well, it's kind of a joke, but given your name I hate to antagonize you with this lowbrow level of humour but I'll tell you just the same. I'm bald, so the joke refers to the fact (although I haven't done this nor do I have any plans to) that if I wanted to run my fingers through my hair I'd have to cut a hole in my pocket and run them through my nut hair.
@THE ANTAGONIST 54
@THE ANTAGONIST it is what it is dude!
I've played his music for 57 of my 67 years. I feel like I have known him all my life and have never met him. Probably never will. Maybe on the other side.
I agree, I’ve been playing for 50 years and the main reason is Eric Clapton. His songs and licks taught me a lot. Thanks Eric!!!
Carlos Ben Harvey
Good stuff Carlos.
Where do you play ?
Carlos Ben Harvey: Clapton will certainly know your name when you meet in music heaven.
A beautiful artist, a beautiful man ! For me the concert I loved most @ RAH was the "Concert for George " which Eric directed.
The Liz Taylor story cracks me up. Great interview. God bless you Eric.
Saw him in 78, first time. I was 19, unforgettable memory. Let me thank him
for that moment in my life. Which I love to
think back. And get myself back on how excited
I felt that night.
So humble yet so amazingly great!🤘🏼
I've seen Clapton four times in New Orleans, great performances each time. I've loved his music since Cream, when I was about nine years old. The best of times for me. He is the King!!!!
I have seen him in New Orleans everytime he has come ! Each show is unique and Fantastic!
He introduced me to the blues and will always be my favorite.
Clapton has class. He’s matured, and he’s studied his feelings that are so important in his music to take them to a higher, educated, even classical level.
I'm so happy that he's healing
from what??
he's been suffering since 2016 of a peripheral neuropathy, he was even spotted in a wheelchair last year but now he's healing as you can see, he'll play in Hyde Park this summer
Amen
@@riccardocondorelli2220 God Bless Eric!
I live in the NYC area, but I've been fortunate to see Eric play twice at RAH: once during his residency in 2001, and then opening night of the Cream re-union in 2005. RAH is one of the world's great halls, and seeing Eric there is a very, very special experience.
Very happy for you sir. Ive only seen him once in Auckland NZ around 1990 and my memory of it is hazy
Thanks so much, this is one of the best Clapton interviews ever captured, so great to hear his memories of the best venue in the world.
1988 Princes Trust concert was amazing , Eric playing with Mark Knophler etc , stunning .
The concert for George was great as well.
You are one of the best people you could strut your guitar and anything you came up with to play… let’s face it. You are always good and from that place in times master pieces are being established by you Eric
Just a beautiful man and legendary guitarist. I wish I knew what he's forgotten about playing guitar.
I'm an expat now but seeing Eric Clapton each year at the annual Albert Hall 'dust-up' is still one of my fondest memories of the UK and yes, the Albert Hall is a very, very special place.
My eyes are watering watching this, so Iconic of a songwriter, musician, and vocalist.
EC...the definition of an icon...thanks for the music and memories..
my love for this man is unmeasurable...get out there Eric..lol
So much respect for this man... Keep it up, Mr Clapton.
Cheers
His autobiography is amazing. I wouldn’t expect anything less from the guitar God. ❤️
45'-21' and still kicking ass and taking names! Its a shame there is only so few left out there..💯❣
I saw Clapton several times in the 90s at the RAH, including the 24 Nights shows. The best rock concerts I ever attended. I've seen him play other venues and while they were good they don't compare.
Oh to have been at that concert! WOW! I saw him there in2019 and it was beyond amazing! But 24 Nights wooooooow!!!!!
Eric is THE MAN!!! Living, breathing Guitar God who’s still with us! Long live Clapton
My wife and her daughter saw him walking out of RAH into his limousine back in the 90s. She said Hi to Eric Clapton and he smiled back embarrassed that he had been noticed.
He s a sneaky cat, always been
After he played in Cardiff a few years ago he was spotted in the Little Chef in Builth Wells (of all places)! He was sitting quietly on his own, drinking coffee and reading a newspaper. My friend who was starstruck didnt approach him respecting his right to privacy. I think I'd have said hello tbh!
Jayne Murphy
That's a great story about a wonderful experience.
@@gabrieltdu5780 thats not fair. With everything he gives of himself, is it to much for him to just want to be a regular person at times and blend into the landscape ?
I bumped into him in Rhodes Greece 2007 he reluctantly stopped to have a 5 minute chat but admitted to me that he was a very private man but he was very polite we chatted about the 2005 Cream reunion
This man got me into playing and studying the blues in the early mid 80s when i was 14. Owe him a lot.
A big part of Clapton's playing is the suspense, and he makes good choices from one bar to another. It's not just being able to play. It's knowing what to play. He once said it's like singing melody to play lead guitar.
If you were a kid/teenager in the late 60`s - early 70`s,(pre- disco), Cream & EC were a huge part of your " soundtrack", or should have been.
It sure was! They were terrific! Love Eric Clapton!
Man.. im buzzing watching this interview..
Cream (early and late formations) was a rare formula: 1 + 1 + 1 = much more than 3.
I see your into number theory
@@johnboydwalker I see your into writing ridiculous comments on RUclips..
What a great interview. An incredible venue. I do hope Eric plays the Albert Hall again.
A great man and a brave man.
This interview will be a treasure for years to come. Thank you!
Saw Cream 6 times in 67 and 68....TREMENDOUS !!
bobo brazil Amazing, Did You Get Pictures???? Did you see Jimi Hendrix ???
Hey Bobo I used to really dig your skirmishes with Freddy. Blassey. Do you still see him?
@@trevorgwelch7412 No Photos but "Ginger bumped into me coming off stage"......didn't get to see the Great Hendrix....but I did see these other classic groups and artists in the 1960's and never paid more than $5.50 for a ticket " The Beatles" (twice) "The Yardbirds" ...."Chicago" ...."Jethro Tull" "The Who" (do Tommy)......Marvin Gaye......"The Rolling Stones"....."Blind Faith"......Stevie Wonder......Jeff Beck........The Dave Clark 5.......The Animals......Smokey Robinson.....John Sebastian (Lovin Spoonful.......Rod Stewart.......Johnny Winter and I partied with Edgar Winter...
Great upload. Thank you, Mr. Hall.
I think the RAH gig in 2005 was the best concert I've seen in a long time. It was done over a period of four nights, six songs each night. It's on YT. The 40th anniversary reunion concert. After you watch those videos you'll understand how absolutely tight they were. Each of them was a star at one of the pinnacles of their careers. They came together as one those nights.
I’ve had the 24 Nights CD from the Albert Hall when it first came out.
One of my favs. Loved watching the Cream Reunion too. 🎼🎸
Amazing Interview ❤️ I have been 3 times at RAH for Eric Clapton concerts and If I could I will go 3 or more times, always unbelievably good 🎸
I cant imagine what its like being the child of a legend like clapton
I can. There'd be lots of great guitars available to play and I love guitars and playing guitar!!!
At 17:13. Johnny Johnson Eric. One of My favorites
Wow. Great interview. Thanks. A show at the Hall. A bucket list item that never happened. 😢.
The Cream was Jack Bruce. I was incredibly lucky to see his Big Band was a total revelation to his song writing and playing ability.
Seen Eric at The Royal Albert Hall a number of years ago and it was a fantastic show; the man's a legend as is the venue. Insightful interview - thanks for the upload.
I have always appreciated Eric Clapton's guitar playing and his personality. He has really been an influence upon me. I am a guitar player too, well, I am a frustrated violinist that can't hold a violin due to neck injuries so I play guitar, sitting down without a strap. It's still a stringed instrument so I'm happy. I notice a Sharp focus in this video. Probably the Canon 85mm f/1.2 at around f/2 and the colors are spot on. I have that lens so I am familiar with how it renders life!. This is the best image quality of any youtube video that I have ever seen!
Peter
1983 concert for arms, for Ronnie Lane, sitting next to stage, embedded in memory like it was yesterday ✌️
@Mike M Wow you are fortunate. I still remember that concert. I vhs taped it live off the tv. I was crushed when that tape was no longer playable. The 3 things I still remember most 1)If Page wasn't WASTED he sure is good at acting so 2)Beck being sheepish about singing HI Ho Silver and 3)Eric & George laughing at Ray Cooper going nuts with the gong during Layla. The all time greats of my youth were up on that stage.
may 2009 royal albert hall 7th row while visiting london from usa very special had seen him 8 times before but never like that!!
I saw the cream reunion in NY at the garden and just sat 1st row at Albert in 2019, both are still the best concerts I’ve ever seen
Mark Welch that’s awesome! We took our son to NY MSG to see Clapton, my 2nd EC concert. Tremendous show my son then 11 loved it too, my favorite entertainer.
Clapton Is Very Humble . A Delight To Listen To . Intelligent Far Beyond Anyone Can Imagine. We Need Another Guitar Blues Festival With All The Major Players .
Why do you capitalize all your words, Trevor?
I love his collaboration with van morrison ✌️we fight back!
une forteresse de talent et de simplicité , merci Eric Clapton.
This was a great interview. My wife and I saw him there about 5 years ago. Thanks from the U.S.
I will see you on the 8th of July at British Summertime, Hyde Park, Sir. Cannot wait!!!
Superb interview
Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton - it doesn't get any better than that!
Thank you for this interview! Over the years, I've learned about the RAH through Eric Clapton. Love listening to him talk about it. Maybe someday I'll get across the pond to come and see it for myself. :)
You can't do better.
Seen Eric , many times , at The Albert Hall , my best memories , Thx Eric , for your music , Robert ? Holland .
Great Interview!
Cream in '68, Hendrix twice, Zeppelin twice, The Mothers Of Invention, Johnny Winter, Jethro Tull, Fleetwood Mac, Terry Reid, Pink Floyd, Haitink conducting Enigma Variations and Shostakovich 10, Alfred Brendel, Turangalila, Shost 12 and various others, Cheap Trick, Tedeschi Trucks and many, many more. Great place, happy days, I love it
You missed Mozart and Bach
I couldn’t play on stage with him, but I wish I could sit with him in a living room for a half hour, having him tell me a rhythm to play and listen to him noodle over it. But I am happy to just listen to the old music and the new. The 2005 reunion at RAH was extraordinary!
My favourite memory of RAH was Clapton in 1990(?) seeing him with Michael Kamen and the orchestral night - I originally booked for the blues night and they messed up my ticket. I was always blues/rock guitar influenced but with Kamen it took the guitar to a new level for me. It became almost cinematic. EC remains a true source of inspiration.
OMG..."experimenting of some sort"....you gotta LOVE that. At lease he's finally HONEST.
My favourite guitarist in the world. Eric Clapton
Mine too
Last one standing Wins. Poor guy lost a lot. He HAS the Blues.
I was waiting for E.C. to mention 24 Nights. "Old Love". Thanks.
Eric! You are the Best..
It's only been in recent years that Eric Clapton has become more forthcoming about mentioning his past.
I saw Clapton and Winwood at the RAH. Brilliant!
Great man!!
Wonderful!!!
this bloke has literally stomp the world inside out and around, the blues has done him well talented man to say the least, he'd have enough significance to have a cure for chemistry
Great interview with Eric about RAH. My dream trip happened 3 weeks ago on May 16, 12th row on the floor, I was in heaven, his playing and health was much better than 2017 in LA. I totally get what he means about seeing the people. In LA at the Forum which is a great place since they completely rebuilt it, we had 9th row center directly in front of the stage , but the stage is probably 8ft off the floor where the RAH stage is 3ft off the floor. 9th row at the forum I was maybe 80ft from Eric, 12th row at RAH maybe 40ft. The best venue ever.
"No Hiding No" This interview just won the internet ! im up at 8 52 am just like it all started for me trying to learn blues breakers or Cream note for note. never going to grow up after this.
this is like a 59 Dom just tasty to the end.. I thought I could not shut up during a show
makes me feel less asslike now for showing pure joy and emotion the human spirit needs to shine no matter what.. Terrific interview love to see those places where he is speaking of a tour if you will wink wink nudge nudge say no more SAY NO MORE......
The natural reverb on the farwell cream show always impressed me...
It’s so special place. It has a sense of smell of old wood and only 5000 concert goers. Mr Clapton seems so relax and at home. The 4 different lineups in the early 90s can’t be match. The 24 nights doesn’t do justice of that magic and paying only 19 pounds a ticket back then. Nice interview
Happy birthday Eric 🎂 🥳
March 30th.
I.hope you live for a long, long time.
What can you say.... EC is LEGEND!
Cream... I loved their music... On Crossroads...I was amazed...pure drive...as a kid bass player I had to do Jack Bruce's bass line right just once..I did a very rough run of it..but all the guys were really impressed. I miss Jack Bruce...
i love when musicians talk to the camera, in a few hundred years it will be important to know them.
Yes
A true master of blues improvisation and the most outstanding of the British blues boom