The instrumental intro is probably the best jam I have ever heard. So effortless yet so tasty. Not a single note out of place. Perfection is a lot of little things done right.
There are few other bassists who can pull off solos like Nathan. I also love his intro to Layla on 24 Nights - gives me goosebumps every time i listen - and that is a lot of times!!!!
Don't forget his back up singers as well. As phenomenal and stunningly unbelievable that the music made by "just 3 guys" when he was with Cream, when he plays the songs now, the back up singers "fill in" a bit more. Even if it's just a simple little "Oh Yeah".... Listen to one of the more recent versions of "Sunshine of your Love" and you'll catch those singers throwing in a bit of "extra" compared to the original Cream version. I never thought I'd ever say a Cream song could be made "better", cause considering what "just 3 guys" put out, there's certainly no other Band with "just 3 guys" (with the possible exception of RUSH, who were mind blowing with not only how good they were, but how difficult their music was to play from a technical standpoint), but there have been bands with 4 or even more members who STILL couldn't match what "just 3 guys" were doing. Just my opinion, but I think it's a fair and valid point. Anyone else agree or disagree, and why ?, If you guys wouldn't mind sharing your thoughts and/or opinions.
@@sandmanCQB8541 I don't disagree at all, but I was just kind of referring to that core rythm section he's had since the 90s. He's great at picking musicians but the other guitar slot and keyboard chairs very understandably seem to shift every now and then. Both East and Gadd have basically played with everyone, but it's just great to see how tight they are with Clapton at this point.
@@shawnmcvey7789 I understood what you were referring to as far as that "core" he's been playing with since the 90s, and I also agree with you as far as that goes, as well as the "shifting" in some other areas. I don't think it would be fair for any one of us to speculate why that is. As far as it goes, it could just be something as simple as a scheduling issue (Although I can't imagine anyone not literally just dropping whatever they may be working on for the chance or opportunity to play with Clapton, that's an offer that anyone would be crazy to turn down, but again, we don't know what's going on behind the scenes that leads to that. The one thing we DO know for sure is that, as you mentioned, Clapton is obviously great at choosing the musicians to fill those spots, and it's a safe bet to make that, being that were talking about Eric Clapton, you know he most likely has only the best of the best lining up around the block to get a chance to play a gig with him, and from that line, he cherry picks the people he wants sitting in those spots. I have NO idea how or why he makes those choices, he's probably the only person who does. One things for sure though, and I'm sure we agree... When they all sync up, that's when the magic happens, and Brother, it is something incredible to see and hear. Truly spectacular. All of them.
@@shawnmcvey7789 One must also mention Chris Stainton (though absent here), as well. And Willie Weeks has possibly matched the great Nathan East in longevity, and surely capability from a 'groove' perspective. Of course, Andy Fairweather-Lowe holds the line also, as the '2ndGuitar'.
So true. They don't call him Slowhand for nothin' (not to mention "God"). I've been going to see Clapton since the very late 70s. When that man pics up a guitar, the smart thing to do is just sit back, WATCH, and LISTEN. The music he creates is Legendary, and the seemingly effortless way in which he plays it is astounding, whether it's a totally laid back song like this, or a jam that he just let's go and lights it up. The man just makes it look SO easy. Total LEGEND. It just doesn't get any better. ✌
Isnt it amazing how much fun they have playing?😀they dont have to prove nothing anymore,every single one just serving Music and the Band!✌✌✌Amazing!💖💖💖
My favorite song of ALL TIME. ❤️-, found my way home from the grace of God, leavin my body alone, stepping down from the throne.,,beautiful, beautiful tribute. - very classy. Smooth. 🎶
That was Paul Carrack (Mike & The Mechanics/How Long Has This Been Going On) on keyboards. What a line up. Serious top brass playing here with Clapton.
When the pros take over ... a wonderful piece of music i a new suit that fits perfectly. The swing and groove of Steve Gadd is unbelievable, the tasteful bass lines of Nathan East and the brilliant keys - super
Hi Ayikue. Just read your comment and went hunting for my preferred version of this song. Its still Clapton and Nathan East but its from the early 90`s. Actually witnessed this as I went to their string of concerts at The Royal Albert Hall. Hope you enjoy. Most sincerely JF ( UK )
Nathan East is a top ranked bassist, and I'm impressed at his vocal abilities, as well. Eric Clapton has a wonderful way of stepping back, and letting others take center stage. He is not driven by his own fame or talent. That kind of humility is rare in the music business.
Nathan East... one of the most talented and influential bassists since James Jamerson... Eric Clapton... a name that lives in infamy as the most influential blues guitarists in history... This is the best incarnation of this song sing Steve Winwood first uttered these words... "Can't find my way home,,,,"
an outstanding version for many reasons but I still think the Crossroads version just pips it for the ultimate live version (perhaps of any song) ....ua-cam.com/video/xaBE_Yw5tlo/v-deo.html
noun "infamy" - the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed. "a day that will live in infamy" You might want to correct your statement... I understand what you were getting at, but Clapton is anything BUT infamous...
@D.Becker: hoffen wir, dass alles so kommt und "nur" um ein Jahr verschoben wird. Ich hatte mir soooo gewünscht, an meinem 76. Eric Clapton zu seinem 75. Geburtstag gratulieren zu können. Egal, Hauptsache er kommt 2021, und er ist gesund.
Absolutely couldn't agree with you more. He's been uniquely gifted since he first stepped onto a stage. He truly is, to use your words, "magical". Been going to see him play for 40 years and I've never left a show disappointed, just wanting to sit back down and watch him play for another few hours.
I saw the “Blind Faith” tour EC and Steve Winwood did in ‘11! THAT was a show to the 𝙃𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙀𝙎𝙏🎶𝙋𝙊𝙒𝙀𝙍 and I consider myself quite🎶fulfilled❤️ from being there..as that surely will be the last time those 2 guys tour as that!! I hope you get the chance in the future to see these guys, as I’ve seen Clapton 4 times now AND- 𝙄𝙩❤️𝙅𝙐𝙎𝙏🎸𝙂𝙀𝙏𝙎🎶𝘽𝙀𝙏𝙏𝙀𝙍 thru the years!!!! ❤️🎸ua-cam.com/video/Vld1gTq6kH8/v-deo.html
They did this arrangement on the 90 tour with Nathan singing it. What was cool about it, they brought out a white, standup electric bass to the front of the stage to spotlight him. Didn’t hear Clapton play this song again til 2009 Clapton winwood tour.
Man, these guys are making love to their instruments, how beautiful is this !!! And thinking back to years ago when the young kids raved about the WHO trashing their guitars, amps and drums.
One of the Best Songs in history. Nathan East, he sing this Song so good like Steve Winwood.👏👏👏 Winwood and Clapton is / was a Real Dreamteam.👏👏👏. Super Performance 🎸🎸🎸
Danke für diese großartige Musik.👍😎Tolle Stimme, Toller Bass, es geht nicht besser. Diese Schwingungen, Harmonien, und nicht zu vergessen die genialen Sängerinnen, Danke 🍀
I remember walking through the canyon in San Diego when this blind Faith album came out! I had just taken some mescaline! So I was crying when singing this song!
How can a bass player touches softer than anybody to his/her instrument? This popular Blind Faith song has become also Nathan's song over the years. I love very much his electric double bass version as well, it reminds my childhood days when we listened VHS with Murat Taner at his friend's house to me. Perfect.
Nathan East is one of the best singer-bassist of all time. It is hard to sing and play bass at the same time. He should release more solo albums. He is so musically talented.
no-name your listening to musicians who know jazz as well as blues -- Nathan East is a jazz bass player ,,, when drummer Buddy Rich was on his deathbed in a final interview he was asked to name one drummer that could do it all -- his response "" Steve Gadd "" and as far as Eric Clapton go's , Eric has recorded and performed with Trumpeter Winton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra as well as numerous blues musicians and one of Eric favorite people. -- JJ Cale -- musicians are like fine wines ,, the more mature , the more finess
So thankful you all lived and got clean and sober. What a loss to humanity it would have been. I am so thankful did not occur. Hearts of love belong to you all always. ===Lea in Tucson AZ
![Eric Clapton[70] 16. Cocaine](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/0kie9hvmClE/mqdefault.jpg)
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I believe that somewhere in the world, there are people who feel the same emotions that I feel when I listen to masterpieces like this song.
Here is one.
I agree with u
I'm here
Absolutely brilliant.
Count me in! Great!
Man, I never realized Nathan East could sing. He is a hell of a bassist. What a great version of this song.
When guitar talking
Check out the acoustic version with knopler
May be check out the version of Spin 1ne 2wo. ❤
He sang this on the 24 Nights gigs 1990/91.
Great bass player, and singer. Huh? Didn't know that he sang. Good voice.
Who else is here to watch Steve Gadd, Paul Carrack, and Nathan East -- getting Clapton as a bonus?
The instrumental intro is probably the best jam I have ever heard. So effortless yet so tasty. Not a single note out of place. Perfection is a lot of little things done right.
Totally AGREE!
Well said! I have been listening to the recently uploaded Definitive 24 Nights Live album. The extended intros and outros/solo sections are amazing!
❤
There are few other bassists who can pull off solos like Nathan. I also love his intro to Layla on 24 Nights - gives me goosebumps every time i listen - and that is a lot of times!!!!
Yup! Perfect
I hope the people sitting and watching this heavenly perfection realize how blessed that they are to be witnessing this.
I'm sure that they did...
At this point Clapton, Steve Gadd, and Nathan East have been playing together longer than all of Eric's former iconic groups put together.
Don't forget his back up singers as well. As phenomenal and stunningly unbelievable that the music made by "just 3 guys" when he was with Cream, when he plays the songs now, the back up singers "fill in" a bit more. Even if it's just a simple little "Oh Yeah".... Listen to one of the more recent versions of "Sunshine of your Love" and you'll catch those singers throwing in a bit of "extra" compared to the original Cream version. I never thought I'd ever say a Cream song could be made "better", cause considering what "just 3 guys" put out, there's certainly no other Band with "just 3 guys" (with the possible exception of RUSH, who were mind blowing with not only how good they were, but how difficult their music was to play from a technical standpoint), but there have been bands with 4 or even more members who STILL couldn't match what "just 3 guys" were doing. Just my opinion, but I think it's a fair and valid point. Anyone else agree or disagree, and why ?, If you guys wouldn't mind sharing your thoughts and/or opinions.
@@sandmanCQB8541 I don't disagree at all, but I was just kind of referring to that core rythm section he's had since the 90s.
He's great at picking musicians but the other guitar slot and keyboard chairs very understandably seem to shift every now and then.
Both East and Gadd have basically played with everyone, but it's just great to see how tight they are with Clapton at this point.
@@shawnmcvey7789 I understood what you were referring to as far as that "core" he's been playing with since the 90s, and I also agree with you as far as that goes, as well as the "shifting" in some other areas. I don't think it would be fair for any one of us to speculate why that is. As far as it goes, it could just be something as simple as a scheduling issue (Although I can't imagine anyone not literally just dropping whatever they may be working on for the chance or opportunity to play with Clapton, that's an offer that anyone would be crazy to turn down, but again, we don't know what's going on behind the scenes that leads to that.
The one thing we DO know for sure is that, as you mentioned, Clapton is obviously great at choosing the musicians to fill those spots, and it's a safe bet to make that, being that were talking about Eric Clapton, you know he most likely has only the best of the best lining up around the block to get a chance to play a gig with him, and from that line, he cherry picks the people he wants sitting in those spots. I have NO idea how or why he makes those choices, he's probably the only person who does.
One things for sure though, and I'm sure we agree... When they all sync up, that's when the magic happens, and Brother, it is something incredible to see and hear. Truly spectacular. All of them.
@@shawnmcvey7789
One must also mention Chris Stainton (though absent here), as well. And Willie Weeks has possibly matched the great Nathan East in longevity, and surely capability from a 'groove' perspective.
Of course, Andy Fairweather-Lowe holds the line also, as the '2ndGuitar'.
@@sandmanCQB8541
Amen there, Julian..!
This is the best line up Eric has had for a long time...Paul Carrick, Nathan East and the all mighty Steve Gadd...
So wish I'd caught this tour. What a line up!!!
Watching these gentlemen treating their instruments with utter respect and gentle hands.. it doesn't get better than this. Thanks for posting.
coudn't agree more.
1een stap naar voren te brengen met een fijne avond van jou en Marielle ik mis jullie ook nog een fijne dag lieg
So true. They don't call him Slowhand for nothin' (not to mention "God"). I've been going to see Clapton since the very late 70s. When that man pics up a guitar, the smart thing to do is just sit back, WATCH, and LISTEN. The music he creates is Legendary, and the seemingly effortless way in which he plays it is astounding, whether it's a totally laid back song like this, or a jam that he just let's go and lights it up. The man just makes it look SO easy. Total LEGEND. It just doesn't get any better. ✌
Exactly What It's About!!
We do the same @ #Everydaystrangers
Isnt it amazing how much fun they have playing?😀they dont have to prove nothing anymore,every single one just serving Music and the Band!✌✌✌Amazing!💖💖💖
Nathan is just an awesome person and musician. His voice sounds so perfect so beautiful. Thank You Nathan and of course Eric and the rest of the band
When you cant sleep ...and you turn on the radio ..this is what you get .............BRILLIANT !!
That's me now magical 🎸 Wayne in ecclefecan Scotland
Fantastic! Nathan East is a master bassist and terrific vocalist.
Yeah he Is incredible!
My favorite song of ALL TIME. ❤️-, found my way home from the grace of God, leavin my body alone, stepping down from the throne.,,beautiful, beautiful tribute. - very classy. Smooth. 🎶
Mine too
Beautiful. For myself, an ode to trying to fit in after coming back from combat. Thank you.
Bless you for your service
Masterclass of musicianship....
OUTSTANDING
Beautiful, simply beautiful
I can’t believe these video directors that roam all over the theater instead of showing Clapton playing a solo.
Nathan East, what fantastic bass player...
I love Nathan's voice on this.
Nice falsetto indeed, but he also sings some earth shattering bass notes, too. I love mr East!!!
Masterpiece!
Those Clapton dance guitar moves tell me he was enjoying playing the song.
Simply the best ❤
That was Paul Carrack (Mike & The Mechanics/How Long Has This Been Going On) on keyboards. What a line up. Serious top brass playing here with Clapton.
The king of swing..Mr. Steve Gadd..great! I have listened to him and his "friends" 40 years. :-)
Amazing song.. Thank you for sharing 🙏
Nathan East, WOWWW! This guy is amazing!!!
What an excellent version of this song! Steve Winwood is proud!!!!!
Gadd / East is the best sounding rythmn section Clapton ever had.
My favourite bass player singing my favourite song
When the pros take over ... a wonderful piece of music i a new suit that fits perfectly. The swing and groove of Steve Gadd is unbelievable, the tasteful bass lines of Nathan East and the brilliant keys - super
Perfezione allo stato puro❤
Soft, sophisticated and heartfelt. Could listen to this on a loop all day.
Me too in 2023
I still do 😉…… moves my soul to the core. This is a fabulous rendition~
Ditto
Bonjour . Que c'est beau que c'est beau . Ce morceau est magnifique . La Grande Classe . On touche la perfection
D'accord!🇧🇷
Beautiful. Simply beautiful. Thanks! 😎💙💛
Clapton at his best at 70,
He’s as dull as dish water these days, the cream days were his prime
Always loved the tone of this guy's bass!
tonewise he's tough to beat
🎸🎶👌
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Perfection… and Eric is at its best too..
Eric, this is your best band, ever!
Errrm, remember Cream anyone ?
Blind faith would be that category
The funk factor in this version is very motivational!
First time I ever heard Nathan sing!! He killed it!!!!
i grew up with this music. i feel privileged.
Great version of this song by Nathan 💖💖💖
Nathan East, the "Denzel Washington" of bassplayers, such a cool guy!
He has a lot more talent than an actor 🐕🎸
@@martydibergi5228 that’s for sure!
Fourplay jazz man 🎶🎸👍
나만 이런 생각을 한 게 아니었군요..
Mr. East has such a unique voice and he truly makes this song his own right here
Nathan is so badass. Great singer and awesome bass player.
man... what a performance... those eric clapton moves and rythymn... everything so soft
Steve Gadd on drums. God bless him. He’s one of the greats.
Just a few Notes,played with so much Expression and Feeling.Thats a true Master.💖❤🙏
Great, great version. And I love the way EC is happy to somehow take the back seat.
cool perfect match superb music great vibe
Hi Ayikue. Just read your comment and went hunting for my preferred version of this song. Its still Clapton and Nathan East but its from the early 90`s. Actually witnessed this as I went to their string of concerts at The Royal Albert Hall. Hope you enjoy.
Most sincerely
JF ( UK )
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if bandmates have that mentality (musicality), music's gonna come out real well.
@@arnlmndza And they are kind of used to play together :)
Nathan East is a top ranked bassist, and I'm impressed at his vocal abilities, as well.
Eric Clapton has a wonderful way of stepping back, and letting others take center
stage. He is not driven by his own fame or talent. That kind of humility is rare in the
music business.
Amazing
Nathan East... one of the most talented and influential bassists since James Jamerson... Eric Clapton... a name that lives in infamy as the most influential blues guitarists in history... This is the best incarnation of this song sing Steve Winwood first uttered these words... "Can't find my way home,,,,"
Soft slow and smooth
let’s not forget John Paul Jones nor Geddy Lee. Some might even include John Entwistle
an outstanding version for many reasons but I still think the Crossroads version just pips it for the ultimate live version (perhaps of any song) ....ua-cam.com/video/xaBE_Yw5tlo/v-deo.html
noun
"infamy" - the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed.
"a day that will live in infamy"
You might want to correct your statement... I understand what you were getting at, but Clapton is anything BUT infamous...
@@vingtsun1952 long live JPJ The Ox.. RIP🙏
Nathans gift for Erics 70. Brilliant!! Und beide in bester Spiellaune. Glückwunsch an alle, die mitgewirkt haben.
Klasse! Next year in Stuttgart, June.
@D.Becker: hoffen wir, dass alles so kommt und "nur" um ein Jahr verschoben wird. Ich hatte mir soooo gewünscht, an meinem 76. Eric Clapton zu seinem 75. Geburtstag gratulieren zu können. Egal, Hauptsache er kommt 2021, und er ist gesund.
Damn this bass sounds flawless
Eric is incomparable, extraordinary, magical, for me, he has no equal ...
Absolutely couldn't agree with you more. He's been uniquely gifted since he first stepped onto a stage. He truly is, to use your words, "magical". Been going to see him play for 40 years and I've never left a show disappointed, just wanting to sit back down and watch him play for another few hours.
A soundtrack for life.
Beautifully played and sung.
Notice that as Eric is excused vocals on this song..he puts a little extra into the moves..much appreciated
Paul Carrack, Nathan East and God .... a band made in heaven! Very few regrets in my life but missing this gig is one of them
Don’t forget the legend who is Steve Gadd. What a band this is!
I saw the “Blind Faith” tour EC and Steve Winwood did in ‘11! THAT was a show to the 𝙃𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙀𝙎𝙏🎶𝙋𝙊𝙒𝙀𝙍 and I consider myself quite🎶fulfilled❤️ from being there..as that surely will be the last time those 2 guys tour as that!!
I hope you get the chance in the future to see these guys, as I’ve seen Clapton 4 times now AND-
𝙄𝙩❤️𝙅𝙐𝙎𝙏🎸𝙂𝙀𝙏𝙎🎶𝘽𝙀𝙏𝙏𝙀𝙍 thru the years!!!!
❤️🎸ua-cam.com/video/Vld1gTq6kH8/v-deo.html
By God do u mean Alex lifeson? 😁
Incredible performance; at once both soft and powerful.
They did this arrangement on the 90 tour with Nathan singing it. What was cool about it, they brought out a white, standup electric bass to the front of the stage to spotlight him. Didn’t hear Clapton play this song again til 2009 Clapton winwood tour.
Oh my.......! This music really soften my heart.......thank you for this beautiful music and thanks for sharing❤❤❤❤
Man, these guys are making love to their instruments, how beautiful is this !!! And thinking back to years ago when the young kids raved about the WHO trashing their guitars, amps and drums.
best version - perfect harmony - love it
I played bugle on that stage in 1962 with the boys brigade ,and won the silver bugle for the south east
Goose bump material. Thanks Tonibox for this great upload
1 word: Perfection!
Beautiful singing and amazing performance love it!
The feel of Steve Gadd , slowhands sarabands of sound and the groove of the bassist . Out of sight .
One of the Best Songs in history. Nathan East, he sing this Song so good like Steve Winwood.👏👏👏 Winwood and Clapton is / was a Real Dreamteam.👏👏👏. Super Performance 🎸🎸🎸
This is completely hypnotic!!
Danke für diese großartige Musik.👍😎Tolle Stimme, Toller Bass, es geht nicht besser.
Diese Schwingungen, Harmonien, und nicht zu vergessen die genialen Sängerinnen, Danke 🍀
Yes Ben, completely brilliant. Nathan has been at EC's side for 30yrs now. Thats saying something! Great take on a superb song!!
Nathan right on the money. Never herd this version Windwood would be proud!!!
and one of the best drummer in the world steve gadds, awasome
@Clone Ranger He's still grooving, what more are you after
Nathan is killing it... move over steve, my new favorite rendition
What an amazing version ❤❤❤
What a cover version...brilliant.
Music just doesn’t get much better than this.
Sweet & beautiful rendition here., thank you for the groove. Peace be unto you
Wow - that is a mesmerising live performance
so beautiful
the groove and feel on this version is amazing!
INCREDIBLE VERSION
Nathan East!!! Awesome!!
I remember walking through the canyon in San Diego when this blind Faith album came out! I had just taken some mescaline! So I was crying when singing this song!
How can a bass player touches softer than anybody to his/her instrument? This popular Blind Faith song has become also Nathan's song over the years. I love very much his electric double bass version as well, it reminds my childhood days when we listened VHS with Murat Taner at his friend's house to me. Perfect.
Thank you for playing this❤
EC, must be great to have a bass player like mr. East by your side!.. Together your're unbeliveable!! :)
Imagine john pual jones
Nathan East is one of the best singer-bassist of all time. It is hard to sing and play bass at the same time.
He should release more solo albums. He is so musically talented.
He did it :)
Jack Bruce, Glen Hughes and Geddy Lee among others did just fine singing while playing bass
He's a member of the smooth jazz quartet Foreplay.
WTF ? How is possible to play in this amazing way ?
no-name your listening to musicians who know jazz as well as blues -- Nathan East is a jazz bass player ,,, when drummer Buddy Rich was on his deathbed in a final interview he was asked to name one drummer that could do it all -- his response "" Steve Gadd "" and as far as Eric Clapton go's , Eric has recorded and performed with Trumpeter Winton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra as well as numerous blues musicians and one of Eric favorite people. -- JJ Cale -- musicians are like fine wines ,, the more mature , the more finess
The mighty Nathan East, a truly awsome musican and human
Sir Eric fav.bassist. Yep, he looks like Mr.Denzel. Cool guy. All the best to him.
That's some clean guitar playing....and Nathan east brings the rhythm....nice
So thankful you all lived and got clean and sober. What a loss to humanity it would have been. I am so thankful did not occur. Hearts of love belong to you all always. ===Lea in Tucson AZ
simply stunning, haunting I think that this is the finest song Clapton has created
It's actually a Stevie Winwood song.
Superb version of this beautiful song.
Absolute amazing.
Wow, that's a great version. 👍👍
This is awsome! Masterpiece cover by E. Clapton and N. East.. Just beautifull!
what a band.....
Nathan East and Steve Gadd... they were a gift from God to Eric....
Haha - I think EC has to pay them and they know their price well. A gift to pay for?
pure heaven on sound,i could stay hours listen this masterpiece