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 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.
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!
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.
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!
@@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...
I've been listening to Eric since I was 20. No one. Plays guitar like Eric Clapton. And that raspy blues voice ❣️ I keep hoping to make Eric's Crossroads Festival!
@@cathywalker906 hi Cathy thank you so much. I love going to watch him. He has done a few 2 hour gigs and I love them. Sit and watch him on you tube all the time. The sound on the tv is amazing. I hope you will get to see him in concert sometime. I have lots of faith in him. 😘♥️
No matter the generation, this tune speaks to you, and make you want to give it forward to anyone, cause it makes you more..Ageless rock what makes you move like no one is watching…
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.
It's brilliant how music brings people together.. different backgrounds, cultures. There are no social barriers in music, it's just about feeling. Such a beautiful thing!
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
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.
Eric Clapton I've learned a lot from him and his style of good blues and thank you for showing me not to give up no matter how hard it gets again thank you Mr Clapton
I love the way Clapton rearranges many of his older classics and never seems to play what the audience expects! There's always an argument about who's the best rock guitarist; I don't know who's the all time best but Eric Clapton certainly makes my top 5 list!
This song is fantastic, it is the pure soul of the Blues, essential in any fan collection! It could be from the year 1940, 1970, 2000 or 2150 ... it remains incredible and absurdly sensational! Clapton is a legend! The more time passes, the better it plays!
@@carterjayhovland9575 I think that is pure folklore. Clapton didn't join the the 27 club. Johnson was a black man in the south. Sadly he died so very young. As many did. He went down to the crossroads and never came back.
On my A list all the time. I went to see him every time he came to town, to the old Coliseum. One summer in a packed house, we sweated through a performance and it was the best ever.
I was blessed to see this artist elite perform live at the Odeon Theater in Hammersmith, London in the early eighties and regard it as the best I've seen. Would love to see him again.
Love this classic. Looks to me like he does too!!!! Moving throughout the entire song! Smiling when he starts! He just keeps getting better and better!!!!
Hello 👋 Donna. 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
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
Wow I'm only 15 but this guy is my inspiration as I am learning guitar myself. Clapton just nails it every time. Love him so much x Carry on inspiring m8
This version is blowing my mind!! His axe is sounding fab,his singing better than ever. LEGEND HERE!!!! We are lucky to have you Eric .🔮🌹🌹🌹🌹👑😇🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥your playing is FIRE!!!!!!
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+Ryan Hall Agree. EC has been playing the same solo live on stage for just about every song (consisting of the same trills and double stops) for 25+ years, however this one was actually different, melodic and a little more in keeping with the actual song!
EC in my opinion the Babe Ruth of rock/blues musicians. The man, the myth, the legend. Always hits them out of the park and has been doing so since the 60’s. Bravo slowhand!
i understand youre point. you can be right. lets think for a drummer to play very very very easy with the point that you have much skills. at a concert like this. you can't hit anything because it don't sounds by this number. i will see youre beaver head when you are playing with this how would you looks like? see that i am wrong
I listen to this daily b4 goin to work n B4 goin to bed..fan of Eric Clapton n cream since I got to know in late 80's..this version I love.. is too great ..n..the tempo keeps my mind healthy n stress free...Eric vocals n guitar is different lvl, pianist is too good, drummer is energetic even at this age and is so pumped up n bass guitar is playing so casually.. the backing girls vocals add cream to the classy song..long live Eric Clapton...love from india
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Clapton, every solo is different, even from the same song. Master of improvisation.
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.
My late husband's favorite song. It holds a special place in my heart❤.
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!
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
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.
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Pablo Horteg
You've listened to this song like million times but I was just so addicted to this version
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
true
NO WAY IN HELL this man was EVER washed up! One of the greatest ever!!
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
They are cute too. Anyone know their names?
Those backup singers are fantastic,too!
I found them a little annoying, everyone has different tastes I guess.
They are cute too. Anyone know their names?
What a groove, my foot couldn't have tapped any harder.. the MAN!!!
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.
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.
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 MAN IS A LIVING LEGEND
Was Blessed to see Eric in concert in late 80s and early 90s!
An amazing elevated experience!
Happy 76th Birthday to one of my all time guitar heroes
Nice and SOLID bass work, lovin' it.
Hands down finest performance of this song in human history! Upbeat, tempo, "Vibe", simply Outstanding 💥💥💥
Probably one of the most immaculate blues performances ever.
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.
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.
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.
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...
What a fantastic guitar player, incredible
Lovin' the backing vocals, those girls can sing!!!
Indeed they can .
Anyone know those girls name??
They are cute too. Anyone know their names?
I've been listening to Eric since I was 20. No one. Plays guitar like Eric Clapton. And that raspy blues voice ❣️ I keep hoping to make Eric's Crossroads Festival!
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@@brendahawkins3965 id go see him... Great rip! Tell him to keep on truckin😁
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@@cathywalker906 hi Cathy thank you so much. I love going to watch him. He has done a few 2 hour gigs and I love them. Sit and watch him on you tube all the time. The sound on the tv is amazing. I hope you will get to see him in concert sometime. I have lots of faith in him. 😘♥️
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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All time favorite song! This always puts me in a good mood. Rock On 🤘
The finest performance I have witnessed by musicians....thank you Mr. Clapton, I enjoy this video on a regular basis.
No matter the generation, this tune speaks to you, and make you want to give it forward to anyone, cause it makes you more..Ageless rock what makes you move like no one is watching…
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.
It's brilliant how music brings people together.. different backgrounds, cultures. There are no social barriers in music, it's just about feeling. Such a beautiful thing!
That keyboard/organ combo solo is just fantastic
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
My brother gave me this song on a Cream album when I was about ten. OMGosh...... been hooked on REAL music ever since!!
Claptons solo gave me chills
Eric rocks! I've heard him do this in at least a dozen different styles; love 'em all.
i dig this piece up 4 or 5 times a week .... just awesome
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.
The backing singers are brilliant.
They are cute too. Anyone know their names?
Eric Clapton I've learned a lot from him and his style of good blues and thank you for showing me not to give up no matter how hard it gets again thank you Mr Clapton
Keep going we need you.
The reason Clapton is so good is he actually lived the blues 😎
He reinvented this tune and it is brilliant.
I love the way Clapton rearranges many of his older classics and never seems to play what the audience expects! There's always an argument about who's the best rock guitarist; I don't know who's the all time best but Eric Clapton certainly makes my top 5 list!
One of the best songs played by one of the best
been listening to your consistency in music-making & clean guitarmanship all these 40 years. More power to you EC !
I love watching the finger work. Eric Clapton.....he is a pure legend.
This song is fantastic, it is the pure soul of the Blues, essential in any fan collection! It could be from the year 1940, 1970, 2000 or 2150 ... it remains incredible and absurdly sensational! Clapton is a legend! The more time passes, the better it plays!
It is from the 1930s - Robert Johnson
Sold his soul to the devil for the skill. Charter member of the 27-and-out club.
@@carterjayhovland9575 legend or true? lol
Love your comment.
@@carterjayhovland9575 I think that is pure folklore. Clapton didn't join the the 27 club. Johnson was a black man in the south. Sadly he died so very young. As many did. He went down to the crossroads and never came back.
im in love with the looks and sound of his strat
On my A list all the time. I went to see him every time he came to town, to the old Coliseum. One summer in a packed house, we sweated through a performance and it was the best ever.
Even after all these year, Clapton can still rock.
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
Incredible performance!!
While we all love Eric, love those "back-up" vocalists. They are so sweet.
I was blessed to see this artist elite perform live at the Odeon Theater in Hammersmith, London in the early eighties and regard it as the best I've seen. Would love to see him again.
Living legend! It's such a cool song to jam around with.
so good! love that guitar too!
Wooowww waht a performance ....Bravo!!!
great cover
I always love to play like Clapton, he had an amazing style .
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
Jizzes, these musicians are......well i can't find the right word, just amazing!!!
What a combo of old guys enjoying themselves, iconic performance of this song .
I love this version. the tempo is spot on!
timeless music
Love this classic. Looks to me like he does too!!!! Moving throughout the entire song! Smiling when he starts! He just keeps getting better and better!!!!
Hello 👋 Donna. 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
4 years later still love this great music!
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 backing band here is absolutely sooo good, but Eric just shines like never before too,man he sure can play
I can't get enough of this song NEVER.
Clapton brought the Blues back to mainstream America. God bless him.
Wow I'm only 15 but this guy is my inspiration as I am learning guitar myself. Clapton just nails it every time. Love him so much x Carry on inspiring m8
Alllll same
how is it going?
keep playing darling
E C my favourite guitar 🎸 player, great stuff
I have this Crossroads on DVD from 2010 its 10 years old now and I still think is the best Version of This song
Winterland '68 would like to have a word...
I remember the first time I saw Clapton live. It was on the Journeyman tour and I was only 10, completely blew me away!
I smiled through this :-) this was great!
This version is blowing my mind!! His axe is sounding fab,his singing better than ever. LEGEND HERE!!!!
We are lucky to have you Eric .🔮🌹🌹🌹🌹👑😇🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥your playing is FIRE!!!!!!
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Clapton created the crossroads to blues rock electric guitar greatness....add his vocals and song creating skills, you have a legendary artist
I love jamming with Eric Clapton with my 6 String Bass Guitar. It is so fun jamming with his videos
damn this song sends chills down my spine...
Gosh I love Claptons voice. Equally if not more than his guitar playing.
Was a great show, end to end... OD'd on the blues that day! Great memories!
Clapton s voices ...amazing.
Damn he is so good it is a special moment in time you can enjoy over and over again. From here Im going over to a tribute to George.
What can I say, Musicians are my Hero's. Judaism is my way of life, but music is my religion.
Gracias..For Your..Sound..Amigo..For..Ever..
Beautiful live performance 👌❤️
Steve Gadd on drums and Willie Weeks on bass , possibly the best rhythm section that Eric has had . Awesome combination !
please don`t forget Baker and Bruce eg Crossroads from Best of Cream
Looks like Nathan East on bass.
That is not Nathan East ......he is sponsored by Yamaha , not Fender !
Man! EC is in rare form here! That solo at the end is so tasty! And what a band too! Steve Gadd on drums! This was badass!
+Ryan Hall Agree. EC has been playing the same solo live on stage for just about every song (consisting of the same trills and double stops) for 25+ years, however this one was actually different, melodic and a little more in keeping with the actual song!
Thanks Ryan. He's my favorite drummer.He goes way back, playing with some of the heaviest jazz musicians in the world.
Chris Stainton on keyboard and Willie Weeks on bass guitar.
Best version ever
EC in my opinion the Babe Ruth of rock/blues musicians. The man, the myth, the legend. Always hits them out of the park and has been doing so since the 60’s. Bravo slowhand!
Steve Gadd IS ALWAYS bang on the money. Clapton is beyond. Bassplayer was rock solid.
i understand youre point. you can be right. lets think for a drummer to play very very very easy with the point that you have much skills. at a concert like this. you can't hit anything because it don't sounds by this number. i will see youre beaver head when you are playing with this how would you looks like? see that i am wrong
Thank you, I was wondering who the drummer was.
his my lord
my legend
my hero
Never gets old. Only better.
This is a kick ass version of crossroads to play along to. Thanks for posting it!
There is nothing like a couple of sisters to make this song come alive!
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.
Love it, love it, love it!!! EC could probably play this in his sleep by now but still kills it. His drummer is something else too.
the drummer is steve gadd. one of the best drummers ever
Background singers are angelic.
I listen to this daily b4 goin to work n B4 goin to bed..fan of Eric Clapton n cream since I got to know in late 80's..this version I love.. is too great ..n..the tempo keeps my mind healthy n stress free...Eric vocals n guitar is different lvl, pianist is too good, drummer is energetic even at this age and is so pumped up n bass guitar is playing so casually.. the backing girls vocals add cream to the classy song..long live Eric Clapton...love from india