He is such a nice guy - unreal how likable he is in this interview. He has a very similar vibe to the Clapton of today, humble and thoughtful with his words.
At 7:30 Eric states his favorite guitar is a Gibson. God I miss those years. He hasn't abandoned the Gibson entirely but it's extremely rare to see him play one now. I loved the Cream reunion concerts but I was bitterly disappointed (as were many fans I'm sure) that he didn't use a Gibson for those shows. It was almost sacrilege really, hearing him play all those songs with Jack & Ginger on a Fender. 😔
I guess he could still do all that stuff on a Gibson but maybe he didn't want to hear everybody saying he should go back to a Gibson and how much better it sounds and so on. He said they experimented with Marshall stacks in RAH but it didn't sound right so maybe they also experimented with using a Gibson. He often plays a Strat like a Gibson or so it seems to me -- lots of bending and sustain. SRV had a much twangier sound.
Even in 1967 Eric knew exactly what he wanted and had a handle in what direction he was going. Who would have thought that he would have come so far and BLESS ALL of us with his music and the feelings of the Blues and all of his other songs, concerts, and appearances he has made the world over. There will NEVER be another like him. I love you Eric...
Incredible the interviewer knew of Jimi's band during the Village days. The interviewer is also quite knowledgeable about blues from the sounds of it. Good interview!
Fascinating interview with Eric Clapton from 1967. There must be others? Not sure where this was recorded, but there is a complementary Ginger Baker interview on youtube from about the same time period while they were waiting to go on Murray the K "Music in the 5th Dimension" package shows between March 25th and April 2nd 1967. Cream's set was only about 12 minutes long so they had lots of time to kill backstage. Thanks to Wallace Wood for this info.
This was before Prince, obviously. Back then it was folks like the Kinks and the Who (Link Wray fans) using that overdriven guitar sound on their early singles that was such a big hit with young/art school/R&B crowd. Eric is modest about his ability, but just listen to the original Freddy King version of Hideaway then play the Bluesbreakers album version that sounds like Eric might have just laid it down in one take.
There was no more at that time. I am surprised to hear he liked Jeff, Who in 1967 had not learnt to play yet....he took a long time to find his path, regsrdless of how good he has been since (+/-) 1974
@@pabloperez4063 - not sure that’s right. Beck played in the Yardbirds and that was prior to Cream forming in 1966, so he was playing before this interview was done.
That's right people, Eric C. didn't pick a electric guitar till 17 an it only took 3 years until he evolved with John Mayall on the Beano Album and only 4/5 years to play like he did with Cream. Although, Eric's brilliance with Cream was at the hands of Jack an Ginger pushing him from the roots of Jazz. And thank God for that. But to me, when he decided to put down the Les Paul his skill died. And yes he had more fame with his solo career, just like Fleetwood Mac had more fame with Stevie Nix, but to me she ruined the bands pure blues style.
He is such a nice guy - unreal how likable he is in this interview. He has a very similar vibe to the Clapton of today, humble and thoughtful with his words.
I've been listening to Eric play on the bluesbreakers album for so many years and guess what I never get tired of it.
Clapton was born March 30th 1945, so he's 22 in this interview. He talks just like he does now !
cos its the same fucking guy. Genuis muscians are born as that...
He still has ThE same face ... sometimes, you can see ThE same face when he was 19 as when he was 70
At 7:30 Eric states his favorite guitar is a Gibson. God I miss those years. He hasn't abandoned the Gibson entirely but it's extremely rare to see him play one now. I loved the Cream reunion concerts but I was bitterly disappointed (as were many fans I'm sure) that he didn't use a Gibson for those shows. It was almost sacrilege really, hearing him play all those songs with Jack & Ginger on a Fender. 😔
and the way he dressed for that show
He'd look pretty silly wearing 1960s psychedelic outfits wouldn't he?
I guess he could still do all that stuff on a Gibson but maybe he didn't want to hear everybody saying he should go back to a Gibson and how much better it sounds and so on. He said they experimented with Marshall stacks in RAH but it didn't sound right so maybe they also experimented with using a Gibson. He often plays a Strat like a Gibson or so it seems to me -- lots of bending and sustain. SRV had a much twangier sound.
Sacrilege is a bit dramatic. His playing during those shows was absolutely stellar, too. But I agree to an extent, I'm a Gibson guy.
There is no credible explanation for ThE use of Fender in Cream 2005 shows.....It IS as they were playing with acoustic instruments
Even in 1967 Eric knew exactly what he wanted and had a handle in what direction he was going. Who would have thought that he would have come so far and BLESS ALL of us with his music and the feelings of the Blues and all of his other songs, concerts, and appearances he has made the world over. There will NEVER be another like him. I love you Eric...
In general terms of musicianship, composer, singer, and long career in stages for 50 years, at least for me he IS at ThE top-top of art
Incredible the interviewer knew of Jimi's band during the Village days. The interviewer is also quite knowledgeable about blues from the sounds of it. Good interview!
Great interview..........Clapton is a legend.
This sounds like it was recorded as the band’s gear was being set up.
I really enjoyed this. Great interview.
Fascinating interview with Eric Clapton from 1967. There must be others? Not sure where this was recorded, but there is a complementary Ginger Baker interview on youtube from about the same time period while they were waiting to go on Murray the K "Music in the 5th Dimension" package shows between March 25th and April 2nd 1967. Cream's set was only about 12 minutes long so they had lots of time to kill backstage. Thanks to Wallace Wood for this info.
Thanks for sharing this. It's great hearing the stories from two man himself.
Gold!!!
This was before Prince, obviously. Back then it was folks like the Kinks and the Who (Link Wray fans) using that overdriven guitar sound on their early singles that was such a big hit with young/art school/R&B crowd. Eric is modest about his ability, but just listen to the original Freddy King version of Hideaway then play the Bluesbreakers album version that sounds like Eric might have just laid it down in one take.
Eric was a big fan of Prince.
i agree i like when clapton was playing SG , to me humbuckers are the best
Bless Eric....he's a listener of Ustad Bismillah Khan.......the king of Hindustani Melody....
So humble!
How long do you think the Cream will keep alive musically? 10:47
Jimi….” He just plays blues,….and freaks out occasionally,,
wow, clapton looks as old in 1967 as he does today! oh i see he's a ventriloquist too. and to hold you body still like that for 15 minutes amazing! :)
Ymous Anon XD
If this is from Cream's first tour of America than this recording must be around June or July of '67. No?
His favorite guitarist is Jim Hendrix.
martinbill123321 buddy guy.
There was no more at that time. I am surprised to hear he liked Jeff, Who in 1967 had not learnt to play yet....he took a long time to find his path, regsrdless of how good he has been since (+/-) 1974
And Jimi,s favourite was Eric
@@pabloperez4063 no, jimi's favorite was a guy named Terry Kath
@@pabloperez4063 - not sure that’s right. Beck played in the Yardbirds and that was prior to Cream forming in 1966, so he was playing before this interview was done.
That's right people, Eric C. didn't pick a electric guitar till 17 an it only took 3 years until he evolved with John Mayall on the Beano Album and only 4/5 years to play like he did with Cream. Although, Eric's brilliance with Cream was at the hands of Jack an Ginger pushing him from the roots of Jazz. And thank God for that. But to me, when he decided to put down the Les Paul his skill died. And yes he had more fame with his solo career, just like Fleetwood Mac had more fame with Stevie Nix, but to me she ruined the bands pure blues style.
you know
The racial problem in America 8:53
Where's BILLY SHEARS?