Eric Clapton gives a live performance of ''Crossroads'' from the 2010 Crossroads concert at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois. Thumbnail Pic: Kevin Mazur/Getty
I have SO many favorite versions he plays of crossroads. I think his version with Cream from the Farewell concert is my favorite though. It sounds so angry and it blew my mind when I first heard it. Also incredible how young he was back then.
He just keeps getting better with each passing year. I can not believe how many years I have listened to Clapton and it always puts me in a good mood jamming out to his music as loud as I dare crank my speakers!
Hello 👋 Peggy. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado, where are you from? You seem like a real country girl
The 2010 and 2013 Crossroads performances were awesome. Doyle Bramhall has been doing some great side-man work for Clapton. I hope if there is another Crossroads festival they get Joanne Shaw Taylor and Joe Bonamassa
I think he's just pointing out that Clapton is a talented, multi-faceted artist. That he can play a rockin' blues song on one hand, and a tearful serenade on the other.
hey, illuminati,n was new to utube and wrote a comment above yours if get a chance then come and read it as I think it might help understand the song, ok.sldc
exactly Clapton also wrote Layla and a few dozen other bluesy songs with Derek and the Dominoes what the fuck is their point exactly? he also wrote Badge with his buddy George Harrison who happened to be married to the girl he wrote Layla to lol
Since the beginning , he wanted to be a old bluesplayer , guess what ? Now he is one . Claptons always been good when the band he played within was pushin him and elevated him. Check Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek n the dominoes. When he went solo it all went downhill. Sure he got mainstream recognition, but he kinda just fell into the position of not pushing the envelope too much. Just being a bluesplayer and frontman..
The debut Rose City Rockers video goes live in 90 minutes!! Watch the premier airing of Crossroads here - ua-cam.com/video/xw98t4ZpDjs/v-deo.html ps: Let us know below what you think of the song and the video!!
+Peter F. Obviously the underlying chord structure is the same but whenever he puts on a new show he completely re-produces his songs with a whole new feel and groove. Compare the beer commercial version of After Midnight with his original recording. Or the MTV Unplugged version of Layla compared to the classic original with Greg Almond. Or the way he played Crossroads at the Crossroads Guitar Festival compared to the original recording that every aspiring guitar player had to learn. I saw him play Can't Find My Way Home in Lakeland, FL that was barely recognizable until Victor Wooten (on bass) started singing the verse. It was AWESOME.
Eric Clapton is the shit, have always love his guitar playing, especially when he plays the Blues, he will always be my hero in life and his guitar playing too....Eric love you man, keep rocking it.
I used to think EC was irrelevant when I was a kid learning guitar. The more I’ve learnt about music and guitar playing, the more relevant and better he gets. I’ve finally learnt enough to appreciate his music.
John Wallent It is a two-disc album. The first disc was recorded in a studio and is titled "In The Studio". The second disc was recorded at the Fillmore and is titled "Live At The Fillmore". I have the album,and I was at the concert.
@@jellyrollmorton2051 Of course. Do you remember WLAC Nashville? They had two incredible programs... Ernie's Record Mart and Randy's Record Parade, in succession, five nights per week. They sold mail order Blues records. 78's. I was a kid at Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, 30 miles east. We would often turn the volume down very low on our AM radios after Lights Out and listen to both.. Great times...
a lot of people say Clapton was washed out and doesn't deserve his spot on the top 3 but his ability to stay relevant throughout the generations, and his unmistakable ability to improvise is unmatched when considering that it is never out of place, never an accidental moment of silence it is always fitting right in where it needs to and that's what makes him so great.
I disagree, he is not in the top 3, he is the top 1 for sure, I've never seen any guitarist improvise with such freedom and feeling, the only one that in my opinion could be compared to this level is Gary Moore, who said that there are many good guitarists, but Eric Clapton transcended!
I went down to the crossroads, Fell down on my knees. I went down to the crossroads, Fell down on my knees. Asked the Lord above for mercy, "Save me if you please." I went down to the crossroads, Tried to flag a ride. I went down to the crossroads, Tried to flag a ride. Nobody seemed to know me, Everybody passed me by. I'm going down to Rosedale, Take my rider by my side. I'm going down to Rosedale, Take my rider by my side. You can still barrelhouse, baby, On the riverside. You can run, you can run, Tell my friend-boy Willie Brown. You can run, you can run, Tell my friend-boy Willie Brown. And I'm standing at the crossroads, Believe I'm sinking down.
Fab White - Yes, he does seem to use middle position for most of the song, only moving to bridge pickup right at the end of the song. I didn't notice that first time. It's great when someone replies to my comment because I come back to this video and hear Clapton's beautiful tone again, and it always inspires me!
as I'm playing this video someone in their twenties walks in to my office and says "what are you listening to"? i said its an old song by a guy named Robert Johnson. He looks at Clapton and says"is that him? I say no, That's Eric Clapton. He said who's that?
This is a typical stellar performance (& maybe my favorite song), by Clapton that, after a couple drinks, makes me think...."I got this"....I grab my guitar & try to " play like Eric", then I go back to my sales & expense reports....defeated.
At least you have a go mate. We use to play this in pubs and it didn't usually go down that well but you always had at least one fella looking at you and giving you wink as if to say I'm with you boys
I started playing when I was 14. I'll be 66 on the 25th. Clapton, the Kings, almond brothers, and the list goes on.... All of those wonderful blues musicians that have influenced my playing over the years. Thank all of You so very much.lol My very first concert ever I was 14. B.B. King. I went into the concert as a youngster wanting to be a rock n roll guitarist. I came out of that concert a totally changed young man. Funny, now everything that I play comes out kind of bluesy.
De Johon Bloom la pian😢 nu pomenește nimeni?, Omul e un geniu, e un virtuos. l-am văzut în zeci de interpretări cu improvizații. cu multa armonie și ritm. Nu degeaba Eric Clapton îl are în formație în toate melodiile din ultimii 20 de ani. Ce să cred.? Oricum eu il iubesc f mult ca pe unul din cei mai buni
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Clapton, every solo is different, even from the same song. Master of improvisation.
I have SO many favorite versions he plays of crossroads. I think his version with Cream from the Farewell concert is my favorite though. It sounds so angry and it blew my mind when I first heard it. Also incredible how young he was back then.
I now have this ability....thanks to listening to him
Bass player is underappreciated, this guy holds and grooves like there's no tommorow.
Yes he do. So thight on ALL clips. So is Steve Gadd on the drums,
Anybody know who that is? It's not Nathan East. Some nice playing by Chris Stainton too.
@@jagtone Willie Weeks
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NO WAY IN HELL this man was EVER washed up! One of the greatest ever!!
Those backup singers are fantastic,too!
I found them a little annoying, everyone has different tastes I guess.
He just keeps getting better with each passing year. I can not believe how many years I have listened to Clapton and it always puts me in a good mood jamming out to his music as loud as I dare crank my speakers!
Hello 👋 Peggy. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado, where are you from? You seem like a real country girl
The finest performance I have witnessed by musicians....thank you Mr. Clapton, I enjoy this video on a regular basis.
Probably one of the most immaculate blues performances ever.
My brother gave me this song on a Cream album when I was about ten. OMGosh...... been hooked on REAL music ever since!!
Even after all these year, Clapton can still rock.
Music is like great art - some love it and others just don't get it.
I second that - brother!
Larry Hansen So well said my friend!!
Absolutely!
Music saves me
Gage M yes i would some art i like some art i dont understand
Clapton created the crossroads to blues rock electric guitar greatness....add his vocals and song creating skills, you have a legendary artist
E C my favourite guitar 🎸 player, great stuff
Came here for the guitar playing but holyyy those vocals sound amazing! Those growls sound so powerful and full of soul!
I have a million things to do but I keep listening/watching Clapton instead...
This is one of the best way of spending Time🎶👍
life’s too short to not watch clapton every day
@@SubmarineZues Yes, indeed!!
Wait can’t you just listen while you’re doing your tasks?
At least your priorities are in order!
This music gives me a flight to the imagination, what a beautiful song ❤
Yes! Next year in the Hyde Park! We will take the plane from Amsterdam to see this fabulous guitarplayer. Can't wait!
The 2010 and 2013 Crossroads performances were awesome. Doyle Bramhall has been doing some great side-man work for Clapton. I hope if there is another Crossroads festival they get Joanne Shaw Taylor and Joe Bonamassa
Love the slow blues version of this song. I would Love to play the drums on this song with him.
He is my all time hero
Wonderful! I like this Version.
Love them been jamming out to them for years and years and years love it music light shine bright
Wow this video was uploaded one day before my 5th on March 5 the following day.
Remember, this is the guy that wrote 'Tears in Heaven'.
And?
I think he's just pointing out that Clapton is a talented, multi-faceted artist. That he can play a rockin' blues song on one hand, and a tearful serenade on the other.
hey, illuminati,n was new to utube and wrote a comment above yours if get a chance then come and read it as I think it might help understand the song, ok.sldc
exactly Clapton also wrote Layla and a few dozen other bluesy songs with Derek and the Dominoes what the fuck is their point exactly? he also wrote Badge with his buddy George Harrison who happened to be married to the girl he wrote Layla to lol
Peter F. - Matter of fact, Badge and Here Comes The Sun were both written mere minutes apart and share the now famous "Badge-riff."
We just uploaded our cover of this. We love Clapton!
ladies on BV's, fantastic
OMG all of his covers are so great. Why can't he compose music like this?
VERY GOOD my God!!!!
one of the best songes i'v ever heard
How did it go?
Since the beginning , he wanted to be a old bluesplayer , guess what ? Now he is one .
Claptons always been good when the band he played within was pushin him and elevated him.
Check Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek n the dominoes. When he went solo it all went downhill. Sure he got mainstream recognition, but he kinda just fell into the position of not pushing the envelope too much. Just being a bluesplayer and frontman..
Legendary
Eric has his best farmer pants on for this performance.
there's no mistaking it when you're in jeans :)
If you rock like this when you are 65 (at the time of the performance) you are allawoed to wear whatever pants you like :D
i mistoke it.
Eric:
Your bass player rocks.
Rich in Baltimore
Long live rock and roll!
Ni hendrix ni van halen pueden con el maestro clapton😎👍
Steve Gadd and Chris Stainton are yet another people i like so much!
Awesome
Katee Kassoon on harmony! Best of the best! The keyboardist carries this one.
Fred Moore that's not Katie that's Michelle and Sharon
@@OrenValek Oops! Sure looks like her.. (I just found your comment.)
@@fredmoore8661 haha it's confusing!!
The debut Rose City Rockers video goes live in 90 minutes!!
Watch the premier airing of Crossroads here - ua-cam.com/video/xw98t4ZpDjs/v-deo.html
ps: Let us know below what you think of the song and the video!!
awesome in all way! slower tempo is cool also.
You're right!
He's 68 now...and still doing it!
Classic eric
It sounds to me Robert Johnson wasn’t the only one who went down to the crossroads
Music’s great; cinematography and cam direction bite hugely.
I went down to tha clinic tryin to catch my breath…but Covid already had got me/ now I’m gonna catch a painful death
Anyone know who the black women singing are? They sound superb, singing as well as keeping a beat with the percussion instruments.
Is that Chris Stainton on keyboards?
Goddamn GADD is so distinctive--whoa!!
Steve Gadd on drums!!! Oh, yeah!!!!
Guitar looks brand new, new version of the song too
That's one of my favorite things about Clapton. He really NEVER plays the same song twice.
if you mean how he plays the song , yes note for note they are different but this is still based off of 12 bar blues
+Peter F. Obviously the underlying chord structure is the same but whenever he puts on a new show he completely re-produces his songs with a whole new feel and groove.
Compare the beer commercial version of After Midnight with his original recording. Or the MTV Unplugged version of Layla compared to the classic original with Greg Almond. Or the way he played Crossroads at the Crossroads Guitar Festival compared to the original recording that every aspiring guitar player had to learn. I saw him play Can't Find My Way Home in Lakeland, FL that was barely recognizable until Victor Wooten (on bass) started singing the verse. It was AWESOME.
Derrick and Dominoes, then------Crossroads, made him great!"
robert jhonson says... your soul is expensive than me.
What can I say, Musicians are my Hero's. Judaism is my way of life, but music is my religion.
Who doesn't love Eric Clapton but am I the only one who sees and hears his band and the beautiful ladies voices? OMG, these ladies are amazing.
Love those back up singers
No you are not, we have ears
How about those Ladies!!
Love the backing vocals.
jstumple Right?! How awesome were they?!
Two woman.
Sound like ten.
...it is no accident that they sing in the background!... :)
jstumple d
they are both great and there are in many Clapton performances.
One of the best version of "Crossroads". I like the tempo....
What a master of Universe...
You should definitely listen to John Mayer's version, cool one
Totally!
The tempo is more like the original by Robert Johnson. I like it too.
Best version is the original
Eric Clapton is the shit, have always love his guitar playing, especially when he plays the Blues, he will always be my hero in life and his guitar playing too....Eric love you man, keep rocking it.
I thought calling someone shit was derogatory?
@@QuantumLeap89 no sir
@@harbonip So if I call you a piece of shit that's ok?
@@harbonip mmok
@@QuantumLeap89 It is...its disgusting.
I think his voice is getting better as he ages! Sounds great.
+Pablo Horteg Agreed!!!
Yeah! but it has always been good. right?
Age has given him a more bluesier, soulful voice.
Check it out me version of LAYLA (Clapton) on my channel. Let me know you like it. Thanks
Pablo Horteg
I used to think EC was irrelevant when I was a kid learning guitar. The more I’ve learnt about music and guitar playing, the more relevant and better he gets. I’ve finally learnt enough to appreciate his music.
I prefer the version on the 1968 "Wheels of Fire" album,4:13,recorded live at the Fillmore (I was there).
I thing that Cream (Clapton, Bruce, Baker) version from "Wheels of fire" i s the best!
It was in winterland.
John Wallent It is a two-disc album. The first disc was recorded in a studio and is titled "In The Studio". The second disc was recorded at the Fillmore and is titled "Live At The Fillmore". I have the album,and I was at the concert.
My late husband's favorite song. It holds a special place in my heart❤.
What a fantastic guitar player, incredible
Such a good cover.
rip Robert Johnson
Must be difficult without a soul
Terrible cover. RIP Robert Johnson.
@@jellyrollmorton2051 Grew up in the 50's South. I remember them all. I was truly blessed.
@@fredmoore8661 Remember what? The old blues musicians? They will always be the best.
@@jellyrollmorton2051 Of course. Do you remember WLAC Nashville? They had two incredible programs... Ernie's Record Mart and Randy's Record Parade, in succession, five nights per week. They sold mail order Blues records. 78's.
I was a kid at Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, 30 miles east. We would often turn the volume down very low on our AM radios after Lights Out and listen to both.. Great times...
Clapton with Chris Stainton on keys - and Steve Gadd on drums - this is an all-star band !!
Has to have Nathan East on bass though
Willie weeks is great though
What about Nathan East?? He is the legend of bass guitar.
The other keyboard player is Walt Richmond. Top class.
Seems Stainton never gets enough mention.
Can also add Doyle ll for another guitar.
a lot of people say Clapton was washed out and doesn't deserve his spot on the top 3 but his ability to stay relevant throughout the generations, and his unmistakable ability to improvise is unmatched when considering that it is never out of place, never an accidental moment of silence it is always fitting right in where it needs to and that's what makes him so great.
Totally agree.
Forever in the pocket with playing and tone.
Never heard anyone say that Clapton was washed out!!! My all time favourite musician
@@daveardron4197 DEFINITELY not washed out..ever..
I disagree, he is not in the top 3, he is the top 1 for sure, I've never seen any guitarist improvise with such freedom and feeling, the only one that in my opinion could be compared to this level is Gary Moore, who said that there are many good guitarists, but Eric Clapton transcended!
I went down to the crossroads,
Fell down on my knees.
I went down to the crossroads,
Fell down on my knees.
Asked the Lord above for mercy,
"Save me if you please."
I went down to the crossroads, Tried to flag a ride.
I went down to the crossroads,
Tried to flag a ride.
Nobody seemed to know me,
Everybody passed me by.
I'm going down to Rosedale,
Take my rider by my side.
I'm going down to Rosedale,
Take my rider by my side.
You can still barrelhouse, baby,
On the riverside.
You can run, you can run,
Tell my friend-boy Willie Brown.
You can run, you can run,
Tell my friend-boy Willie Brown.
And I'm standing at the crossroads,
Believe I'm sinking down.
That tone! The notes are so meaty, even on the bridge pickup. I love it!
That's his signature Twinolux and his vintage noiseless pickups doing there job!
that too
XD
Did he do this to get a thicker sound? I personally loved when he played his gibsons with cream with those warm humbuckers
Fab White - Yes, he does seem to use middle position for most of the song, only moving to bridge pickup right at the end of the song. I didn't notice that first time. It's great when someone replies to my comment because I come back to this video and hear Clapton's beautiful tone again, and it always inspires me!
That’s middle. He mostly uses the neck PU.
This song always inspires me to get up and do something good with the time that I have on earth. Mr. Clapton, you’re a living legend.
Happy 76th Birthday to one of my all time guitar heroes
The backing singers are brilliant.
THIS MAN IS A LIVING LEGEND
What a groove, my foot couldn't have tapped any harder.. the MAN!!!
as I'm playing this video someone in their twenties walks in to my office and says "what are you listening to"? i said its an old song by a guy named Robert Johnson. He looks at Clapton and says"is that him? I say no, That's Eric Clapton. He said who's that?
Fuck hahahahaha
The end of civilization is approaching.
@@ping261054 And many of the current bunch don't even know that WW II happened!!! As stupid as boulders!!!
What an idiot!.
I hope you clued him in.
Eric won best guitarist 5 years running..International event!
Who cares about awards...just listen!
Not bad for a bunch of old geezers.....rock n roll will never die.!!!
Not bad??
Bro I hope you are being sarcastic cause these guys developed 'real' music
Eric clapton best performance in his career crossroads 2010 and it just my opinion , i shot the sheriff too
There is nothing like a couple of sisters to make this song come alive!
"Are you sick of the sound of the electric guitar yet?"
"No!"
"And if it rains, do you care?"
"No!"
Eric Clapton :
You've listened to this song like million times but I was just so addicted to this version
I "get it" this just isn't my favorite version. I prefer one with DB ll.
i like his jeans ... but i really like his music !!
Wells of fire
His jeans are looking, that he is coming from painting the walls in his house.
Imagine what Robert could've done with a Stratocaster, and fender twin?!?!?!.!!!!!!
I wish I could see that. Him doing a collab with Jimi would be about the most amazing thing we'd ever see
This is a typical stellar performance (& maybe my favorite song), by Clapton that, after a couple drinks, makes me think...."I got this"....I grab my guitar & try to " play like Eric", then I go back to my sales & expense reports....defeated.
lol
At least you have a go mate. We use to play this in pubs and it didn't usually go down that well but you always had at least one fella looking at you and giving you wink as if to say I'm with you boys
Fuck me I’m in the offense right now working jamming out to this and I saw ur comment u bastard
Just do some pentatonic to begin with
Learn it.
The reason Clapton is so good is he actually lived the blues 😎
Somehow I think clapton and gadd will be in wheelchairs and STILL be jamming together...sweet jesus! lol
What a fucking boss! better than the album version!
All time favorite song! This always puts me in a good mood. Rock On 🤘
Nice and SOLID bass work, lovin' it.
Hands down finest performance of this song in human history! Upbeat, tempo, "Vibe", simply Outstanding 💥💥💥
Something that bands try to cover when Cream covered it ahead of them.
I started playing when I was 14. I'll be 66 on the 25th. Clapton, the Kings, almond brothers, and the list goes on.... All of those wonderful blues musicians that have influenced my playing over the years. Thank all of You so very much.lol My very first concert ever I was 14. B.B. King. I went into the concert as a youngster wanting to be a rock n roll guitarist. I came out of that concert a totally changed young man. Funny, now everything that I play comes out kind of bluesy.
Eric rocks! I've heard him do this in at least a dozen different styles; love 'em all.
De Johon Bloom la pian😢 nu pomenește nimeni?, Omul e un geniu, e un virtuos. l-am văzut în zeci de interpretări cu improvizații. cu multa armonie și ritm. Nu degeaba Eric Clapton îl are în formație în toate melodiile din ultimii 20 de ani. Ce să cred.? Oricum eu il iubesc f mult ca pe unul din cei mai buni
I used to be into heavy metal then I watch the movie Crossroads and I'm a Blues Man
As we all do 🤗
A LOT of styles /genre comes out of blues 🤘
A real music lover seeks/find the road back to the roots eventually
🙂😍
// Sweden
That guitar would be cool with a matching '57 Chevy!
Sea Breeze Green?
Daphne Blue
And screaming guitars?
Clapton could play guitar in his sleep. He is one with his guitar. His voice is clear as a bell. He's the greatest. A legend.
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his upper ranges on the guitar are so throaty, very easy listening compared to the screech of some other soloists...
Screw schreeching.
Remember, this is the guy who refused to wear a mask during the pandemic 😁✌️
Good on ya Mr. Clapton.
Ad it should be! He got shit on for keeping it real in that respect
Was Blessed to see Eric in concert in late 80s and early 90s!
An amazing elevated experience!
Why was Gary Moore never asked to attend 😮 , was he not good enough,a shame 😮
I smiled through this :-) this was great!
RIP Jack Bruce