Rolling Stone is but a shell of their former self-- those Top 💯 lists are soooo lame-- Ritchie Blackmore not on the list?? Poor taste and bogus IMO! Probably left off Roy Buchanan, Steve Howe, SRV, FOR GOSH sakes-- etc, etc.
RS is full of shit - for soul, playing, mastery of the instrument, multiple genres, influence, longevity.... I could go on, no one touches Clapton - period. I mean how many people soloed guitar on a Beatles track - and wrote with George Harrison regularly - Badge just one example. And speaking of Cream, they effectively invented heavy rock / metal. And R&B / Soul - in the late 60's whilst on tour in America with Cream, producer Ahmet Ertegun dismissed 5 top session guitarists for Aretha Franklin including Bobby Womack who was hot at the time on the back of Sam Cooke and Otis Reading. He called in Eric Clapton from his hotel to complete the session.... cold. Eric has been an incredible influence on rock, blues and R&B music or over 50 years . Anyone who cannot see this needs to read a book and educate themselves beyond RUclips and Alexa.
Yes sir definitely one of the best. When it’s a performance you can’t stop listening to over and over, that tells you everything right there. And he did it LIVE!
In 1999 my dad I and were watching this concert on VHS. I was in 3rd grade and after seeing Clapton play I begged my parents to get me a guitar. I wanted one just like Clapton. After a month of begging, my parents got me a $179 Fender Squire (black and white of course like Claptons) 23 years later I'm still playing and tomorrow (6-2-23) I am receiving Eric Claptons signature Blackie guitar. RIP dad and thank you for introducing me to music, specifically this tribute concert.
He has made a living with just two scales Pentatonic and The Blues scale " One Note Difference". but thats ok so did billy gibbons Beck and Page and so on- but his bending of the notes is great!!!! Beck is way better all around But Eric is a better Blues guitar player
This was Clapton at the peak of his powers, clean,sober and at the right age. The band applaud him as he left the stage…a ridiculously good performance and maybe his best, truly a guitar hero!
If you ever get a chance listen to the rehearsal of this song that is on spotify and how different it is (he plays like he is both trying to figure out what key he needs to be in and trying to work out what xactly he is wanting to play). Yes he is one of the goats, but he is also outworks most everyone. It was mindblowing.
@Raymond Carver Freddie Mercury's tribute is up there in the top 3. I still get chills at first song everytime. I'd Jeff Beck's in May will be something else too..
The late 80’s, early 90’s Clapton was at the very top of his blues guitar playing, as witnessed here. Every note, every fill, every run, the speed, pure perfection. You could see near the end that Steve Cropper and G.E. Smith were in awe of Clapton’s playing., as we all should be.
I remember my mind being blown when I saw this at the time. It was a great concert, and Clapton absolutely stole the show, getting extra points for making this classic, many-times-covered song his own in a way that I didn’t expect, but made perfect sense.
@@mikeyoung9020 I literally watch this video sometimes just to watch Steve Cropper stand there shaking his head knowing that he was in the presence of absolute greatness.
Yup, totally agree. If you watch carefully it was the only time that night the entire backing band was applauding, when he walked off. Look at Steve Cropper staring at Clapton's playing, totally in trance. Eric Clapton playing with The Allman Brothers was also pretty good.
@@mauricedorreboom5388 Hey Maurice! I watched the entire concert on TV and felt Eric Clapton's performance of "Don't Think Twice" was entirely beyond anything else that happened during the entire show. His "Don't Think Twice" rendition was, truly, an >inspired< gift to Bob Dylan, in the same vein of genuine inspiration as Hendrix's studio version of "All Along The Watchtower". It would have been extraordinary to be in the front row to witness this...!!! Keep on keepin' on...! ✨👍🥴✨
Lost on RUclips for many years, I had the audio only. Thanks for posting again. Steve Cropper's face after the final solo tells it all... GOD has returned. With respect, sit down Jimi, Stevie Ray, Prince and all the other pretenders. It's not simply about volume, fast licks or Marshall overdrive - its about SOUL. And Clapton could move a rock to joy.
I remember watching this concert when they did the live TV broadcast. EC was/is my #1 favorite guitarist of all time and I was anxiously awaiting his performance that night. I was watching with a couple of friends who liked Clapton, but weren't huge fans of his. During the later part of this song, when Clapton goes on a tear during his two solos, all I heard was one of my friends quietly and slowly say "HOLY SH*T....". He got two new fans after that song. EC is a legend, no matter what anyone says.
My dad was no expert. He was not a kind man. He was a fan of music. He procured several cabinet speakers and would ROCK the neighborhood with this song. I remember how excited he was to hear and play this and the look that would overcome him was absolutely tranquil, at a volume that would cause harm. I learned at a very young age, there isn't a maximum volume for some songs.
Been huge EC fan my whole life - I think what strikes me the most seeing this performance again, is just what a great voice Eric also has.....Great great vocals on this song on top of his playing.
In fact, it´s from the same era when Clapton played Stone Free for the Hendrix tribute album. They sound similar when it comes to the feel and strenght in those performances. Both are great renditions.
@@FoxtrotMike I think it's remarkable how Clapton and Hendrix would have had no clue about the other's playing starting out and they came out of opposite sides of the world but yet sound quite similar at times
@@brentonchattin Exactly. Both may cross musically at some point, but the best thing is that both contributed in different areas. Hendrix was the starting point in experimental guitar, removing the established limits and making noise and distortion something wonderful. Clapton contributed to the blues by being the bridge that led us to it. His voice and musical ability have influenced more musicians than you can think of and he brought a dark area of music to life, transforming it into pure light.
Eric was on fire that night. His son passed away the previous year so he was still in a state. Love Minus Zero was sweet and lyrical, Don't Think Twice had fury, as if chastising himself. Twice Booker T on organ played in the wrong key causing Eric too smile and smirk. But he was not gonna be derailed that night. He was on fire and GE Smith and the band and the crowd knew it. This delivery blew the roof off the Garden.
Extraordinarily inspired rendition and gift from EC to Bob Dylan that blew everyone away entirely and stole the whole show; just beyond ...✨FABULOUS✨...!
I heard the audio of the rehearsal for this song, it was slower and more bluesy, he sure improvised kicking it up a few notches ! This is an incredible performance, one of his best. It makes me laugh when people say he’s over rated, truly a gifted once in a lifetime musician!👍
I remember I saw Eric Clapton in 2001 and he was playing like this, he was absolutely insane. Saw him again years later at Malahide Castle, but it just wasn't the same.
Eric love all your styles and your own touch on them this is so good and i would love to be able to have a concert of live requests but unfortunate it would take at least a month for that to happen all the songs i missed because I was to drunk to remember. Pre 1999. I prefer to purchase my music ftom the artists and i do. However i do use you tube. ❤Forever Fan ♥
I like to think that all of the artists playing in the 30th anniversary concert are playing even harder because Bob is watching and they want him to approve and enjoy of their interpretation of the song even tho it's been rehearsed and approved way before the concert
That's one of the best performances by E.C.
The power in his voice and his guitar playing, absolutely brilliant.
And thinking everybody is raving about Prince's solo on While My Guitar
That was excellent too!
How good was this?? Even Steve Cropper was applauding at the end.. Eric kicked some major ass here..
This is unquestionably the greatest version of this song.
Hands down the best.
well, what about franki valli & the 4 seasons????
It’s jaw dropping
I don't care what Rolling Stone says, in my eyes he'll always be #1
Agreed!! So blistering and clean
Rolling Stone is but a shell of their former self-- those Top 💯 lists are soooo lame-- Ritchie Blackmore not on the list?? Poor taste and bogus IMO! Probably left off Roy Buchanan, Steve Howe, SRV, FOR GOSH sakes-- etc, etc.
RS is full of shit - for soul, playing, mastery of the instrument, multiple genres, influence, longevity.... I could go on, no one touches Clapton - period. I mean how many people soloed guitar on a Beatles track - and wrote with George Harrison regularly - Badge just one example. And speaking of Cream, they effectively invented heavy rock / metal. And R&B / Soul - in the late 60's whilst on tour in America with Cream, producer Ahmet Ertegun dismissed 5 top session guitarists for Aretha Franklin including Bobby Womack who was hot at the time on the back of Sam Cooke and Otis Reading. He called in Eric Clapton from his hotel to complete the session.... cold. Eric has been an incredible influence on rock, blues and R&B music or over 50 years . Anyone who cannot see this needs to read a book and educate themselves beyond RUclips and Alexa.
Rolling Stone’s list is total BS. I don’t know if Clapton is #1, but that list is worse than worthless.
Same!
In my opinion, this is the single greatest Rock and Roll performance ever.
Yes sir definitely one of the best. When it’s a performance you can’t stop listening to over and over, that tells you everything right there. And he did it LIVE!
Exactly!!!
It is hard to pic a single one, but damn this is amazing!
Waw. Best cover EVER.
In 1999 my dad I and were watching this concert on VHS. I was in 3rd grade and after seeing Clapton play I begged my parents to get me a guitar. I wanted one just like Clapton. After a month of begging, my parents got me a $179 Fender Squire (black and white of course like Claptons) 23 years later I'm still playing and tomorrow (6-2-23) I am receiving Eric Claptons signature Blackie guitar. RIP dad and thank you for introducing me to music, specifically this tribute concert.
Beautiful ❤
NICE! Isn’t the neck on those Clapton signatures just EPIC?!?!
I love reading about men who honor their fathers.
Watced the consert on tv when it was released. Loved it ever since then
Eric was absolutely on fire here. His vocals and playing were out of this world. Bob had to be smiling on this one!
He has made a living with just two scales Pentatonic and The Blues scale " One Note Difference". but thats ok so did billy gibbons Beck and Page and so on- but his bending of the notes is great!!!! Beck is way better all around But Eric is a better Blues guitar player
@@meyou-dv8ns don’t think twice about it Meyou!
This was Clapton at the peak of his powers, clean,sober and at the right age. The band applaud him as he left the stage…a ridiculously good performance and maybe his best, truly a guitar hero!
If you ever get a chance listen to the rehearsal of this song that is on spotify and how different it is (he plays like he is both trying to figure out what key he needs to be in and trying to work out what xactly he is wanting to play). Yes he is one of the goats, but he is also outworks most everyone. It was mindblowing.
This was one of the greatest concerts in the history of music.
💯
I was there. Epic.
@Raymond Carver Freddie Mercury's tribute is up there in the top 3. I still get chills at first song everytime. I'd Jeff Beck's in May will be something else too..
@@thehadster7043 me too. Fantastic concert
Amen
The late 80’s, early 90’s Clapton was at the very top of his blues guitar playing, as witnessed here. Every note, every fill, every run, the speed, pure perfection. You could see near the end that Steve Cropper and G.E. Smith were in awe of Clapton’s playing., as we all should be.
He was on fire for most of the 90's I would say.
Well said, story telling through talent in music.
Best comment right here
I AGREE. I was listening to Clapton and SRV in the 90s
I remember my mind being blown when I saw this at the time. It was a great concert, and Clapton absolutely stole the show, getting extra points for making this classic, many-times-covered song his own in a way that I didn’t expect, but made perfect sense.
You know it's good when the band claps for you when it's over.
My exact thought. They knew that was something special.
@@mikeyoung9020 I literally watch this video sometimes just to watch Steve Cropper stand there shaking his head knowing that he was in the presence of absolute greatness.
When you have Steve Cropper applauding your performance that is quite an honor!!
I was there. Incredible performance. 😎
Me too...unreal night overall but THIS was the moment.
Clapton casually stealing the show; reminding everyone that he's still got it and why he was considered 'god' in the 60s.
The night that Eric brought Madison Square Garden to their feet !!
He made it 25 years ago with cream
Once
Hulk Hogan did it 400 nights a year, brother
thanks for putting this back up...cause it gets taken down all the time.......Clapton playing at his best !!!
Thanks bro! I love this interpretation
Maybe its Erics marketing strategy so we cant wear it out. Like putting his foot down in a hotted up Porsche.
Yup, totally agree. If you watch carefully it was the only time that night the entire backing band was applauding, when he walked off. Look at Steve Cropper staring at Clapton's playing, totally in trance.
Eric Clapton playing with The Allman Brothers was also pretty good.
YOU GOT THAT RIGHT
@@mauricedorreboom5388 Hey Maurice! I watched the entire concert on TV and felt Eric Clapton's performance of "Don't Think Twice" was entirely beyond anything else that happened during the entire show. His "Don't Think Twice" rendition was, truly, an >inspired< gift to Bob Dylan, in the same vein of genuine inspiration as Hendrix's studio version of "All Along The Watchtower". It would have been extraordinary to be in the front row to witness this...!!! Keep on keepin' on...!
✨👍🥴✨
Clapton Takes over the Moment!!! WTF!!! This is FIRE!!!!
Lost on RUclips for many years, I had the audio only. Thanks for posting again. Steve Cropper's face after the final solo tells it all... GOD has returned. With respect, sit down Jimi, Stevie Ray, Prince and all the other pretenders. It's not simply about volume, fast licks or Marshall overdrive - its about SOUL. And Clapton could move a rock to joy.
100% aggree!
@@Spartanm333💯% agree!!!
Couldn't agree more ,you can have all the licks and tricks ,but if it ain't got soul then I aint listening
First last and only time I ever saw Clapton. He absolutely KILLED the house that evening.
has to be Eric's finest performance he was really enjoying himself
The guitar playing, and singing, is just outstanding.
Always was always will be a real bad dog . And he's still alive . Been my top since 1966
My favorite guitar player. There's a lot of em but Eric is the one for me. We all have our favorites.
I remember watching this concert when they did the live TV broadcast. EC was/is my #1 favorite guitarist of all time and I was anxiously awaiting his performance that night. I was watching with a couple of friends who liked Clapton, but weren't huge fans of his. During the later part of this song, when Clapton goes on a tear during his two solos, all I heard was one of my friends quietly and slowly say "HOLY SH*T....". He got two new fans after that song. EC is a legend, no matter what anyone says.
My dad was no expert. He was not a kind man. He was a fan of music. He procured several cabinet speakers and would ROCK the neighborhood with this song. I remember how excited he was to hear and play this and the look that would overcome him was absolutely tranquil, at a volume that would cause harm. I learned at a very young age, there isn't a maximum volume for some songs.
When you get a standing O from Steve Cropper you know you've had a good night.
100%
My favourite one of his guitar solos.
Been huge EC fan my whole life - I think what strikes me the most seeing this performance again, is just what a great voice Eric also has.....Great great vocals on this song on top of his playing.
This has to be in Clapton's top 5 live performances. The arrangement is perfect. Dare I say there's a bit of Hendrix influence in the solos?
In fact, it´s from the same era when Clapton played Stone Free for the Hendrix tribute album. They sound similar when it comes to the feel and strenght in those performances. Both are great renditions.
@@FoxtrotMike I think it's remarkable how Clapton and Hendrix would have had no clue about the other's playing starting out and they came out of opposite sides of the world but yet sound quite similar at times
@@brentonchattin Exactly. Both may cross musically at some point, but the best thing is that both contributed in different areas. Hendrix was the starting point in experimental guitar, removing the established limits and making noise and distortion something wonderful. Clapton contributed to the blues by being the bridge that led us to it. His voice and musical ability have influenced more musicians than you can think of and he brought a dark area of music to life, transforming it into pure light.
Lord have mercy ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Dont care who you are, how big you’ve ever been, getting applauded off by the MGs has to be a career high. The proper EC turned up and deserved it.
Weird that this stellar performance from a master of his craft only attracts 18 comments. If Adele farts in concert everyone will have a view.
Clapton doing his God routine! Fantastic, onya Eric!
Clapton at his best !!! Wouaouwww
This is the way the song should be played... as a slow blues... and by the best white blues guy ever!
His guitar matches his vocals, that is rare.
We wanted Clapton we got it. Unbelievable cover by EC
As good as it gets
Eric was on fire that night. His son passed away the previous year so he was still in a state. Love Minus Zero was sweet and lyrical, Don't Think Twice had fury, as if chastising himself. Twice Booker T on organ played in the wrong key causing Eric too smile and smirk. But he was not gonna be derailed that night. He was on fire and GE Smith and the band and the crowd knew it. This delivery blew the roof off the Garden.
can you mark that time please? thanks
Booker T did not play in the wrong key at all. He just jazzed it up by using alternate chords. Eric smiled because he was digging it.
@@fredbates1922Play a wrong note once and it's called a mistake, play it twice and it's called jazz
Extraordinarily inspired rendition and gift from EC to Bob Dylan that blew everyone away entirely and stole the whole show; just beyond
...✨FABULOUS✨...!
The Greatest!!
I was there that night and it was!
Lucky 🎉
Special performance on a special night. You could see the respect.
This version is EVERYTHING to me.
He tore this up. Just awesome.
Some of his best work right here.
This needs to go on a new compilation album for Clapton.
Just wow
This is how you bring a house down
Spectacular!!!! 😍😍😍😍👏👏👏👏😍
Thank you for this ❤️
Eric saluted you...be polite and tell him something...!!!!
@@pabloperez4063 it’s okay,thank you for your concern ❤️
Melodic, not over played with a gritty vocal! Does not get any better than this!
keep coming. back to be in the genius glow of clapton. hard to believe anyone can do what he does.
The sob is playing the hell out of that strat.
EC forever
One of my favourite live performances by anyone ever ❤❤
Same here
Never thought of this as a blues song...but WOW!
What a great interpretation of a great song! Ranks up there with Jimi Hendrix All along the Watchtower!
I think his performance on this day fascinated the audience the most.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how it's done.
Tone Meister General -- Mister Clapton!
Best guitarist on the planet.
This is at the top tier of all-time cover songs! I live for this level of song interpretation! Taking this into full-on shred blues is genius!
It doesn't get better than this! Although Leon Russell's "It takes a lot to laugh, it takes a train to cry" comes close.
When you're backed by Steve Cropper, you've definitely made it. Brilliant!
And G.E.smith
And Donald “Duck” Dunn
Keltner on drums
@@rubenosca2445Donald already played with Eric back in the 80's before this
Clapton at his best
Clapton is god
an amazing performance -- almost in Hendrix territory
Such a cool, fabulous performance….. just brilliant ….
This was just awesome. Haven't heard him play like that in a looooong time. I miss that fire.
何度みても鳥肌がたつ...
彼のスーパーソロの1つだろう
If you watch closely, you can see the actual moment where the other guitarists on stage give Clapton their milk money.
😂
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Eric put some stank on this one! His blues vocals are in fine form here, his growls sound extra funky👍🏻 Love this cover of Bob's song!!!
Oct. 2022, this is the first time I've heard this one...love Dylan and love Eric...wow what a combo..awesome rendition!
Astounding....
Thanks for uploading this!
Sheesh he's a monster front man guitar player and id love to have 1% of that talent and confidence 🤘🤘man makes my strats hate me 🤣
I heard the audio of the rehearsal for this song, it was slower and more bluesy, he sure improvised kicking it up a few notches ! This is an incredible performance, one of his best. It makes me laugh when people say he’s over rated, truly a gifted once in a lifetime musician!👍
Absolutely love it!
Clapton nailed the blues sounds
Best song writer - best singer...!
I remember I saw Eric Clapton in 2001 and he was playing like this, he was absolutely insane. Saw him again years later at Malahide Castle, but it just wasn't the same.
Definitely burning the house down
Good god!! That was just amazing !! I’m sweating!!!wow
God Clapton
Lest we forget,EC WAS HERE!
A particularly fine live album too, as it happens.
he holds up as a great in the blues realm as does Mantle does in baseball! ly EC 3-30-45
genius the greatest ever
미친 연주다
WOW!!! WHAT A PICKER HE IS AND YOU CAN TELL THAT HE IS DAMN SHO FEELING IT ON THIS TUNE RIGHT HERE!!!!
I was there Orchestra Clapton my personal fav geetar man
This was the first time I got aware of Eric Clapton vibrato. Especially how his hands slightly up and down. Had this on vhs
Eric love all your styles and your own touch on them this is so good and i would love to be able to have a concert of live requests but unfortunate it would take at least a month for that to happen all the songs i missed because I was to drunk to remember. Pre 1999. I prefer to purchase my music ftom the artists and i do. However i do use you tube. ❤Forever Fan ♥
tear down the house
Appears to be fine, audio, film too. 08-19-23
I like to think that all of the artists playing in the 30th anniversary concert are playing even harder because Bob is watching and they want him to approve and enjoy of their interpretation of the song even tho it's been rehearsed and approved way before the concert
最高！
Like the last click at the top of the rollercoaster......just gotta ride it out...
Old slow hand his fast as fuck my guitar hero and mark knofler and jimi hendrix genius wish could jam with them amazing players
Thank you,maybe one day…you never know ❤️