This has to be Eric’s best line-up of musicians - Steve Gadd is without peer as a Rock/Blues drummer, so too Nathan East on bass, David Sanchez is a master Hammond organ player as well as being outstanding on other keyboards, Billy Preston has a proven background in the music industry which of course includes work with Beatles ( I swam him live on tour with Tina Turner back in the 1980’s, Andy Fairweather-Lowe has also played with some of the best and clearly relishes his role as rhythm guitarist for Eric…and then there’s the redoubtable Clapton at the peak of his powers on this track. Both solos he performs flawlessly continually increasing the intensity of the music until the composition reaches an emotionally-charged climax of apocalyptic proportions. This track is quite simply mesmerising!
This is my FAVORITE Clapton song & possibly his best performance of it.❤ I just feel the music of his blues guitar. Billy Preston is phenomenal - all of them are just awesome. I'm blown away how great a performance, listening repeatedly.
Please pray for all the mothers, Sisters and daughters in Ukrania that cry rivers of tears for the life of their fathers, brothers and sons. God Blessur them all
Steve Gadd, Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Nathan East, Andy Fairweather Low and David Sanchez. What a band! My God we will never see the likes of music like this ever again. They poured out their hearts and souls for all of us to enjoy! 48 dislikes and yes you are all disliked here. If you don't think this is the best music ever than go take your thumbs down to your grave.
Just saw him in Nationwide Arena on the 8th. It was magical. I've seen Eric 3 times. Each concert is unique I've seen lots of bands and lots of shows. Erics are different than anyone else I've ever seen. He played this song at that concert. IMHO it was the pinnacle of the show. As a working musician (guitarist) he stands alone. I'm at heart, a blues guitarist and he to me, is the greatest of all time.
Was introduced to Eric by my uncle... I lived it ever since!!! 30 years.. I will always listen to him... I wanna die listening to this song!!! Will be no pain what so ever!!!! It's the greatest musician of this style ever!!!!
I've seen Eric about 12 times and loved every one of them . Seen Eric last September and it was fantastic. The whole band was great. He plays with nothing but the best.
When Eric was a young lad, he played with a fury matched by none, Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominos. Now he can play just a few soulful notes that can bring tears to your eyes. And then you bring back that fury when you were a young lad to show that you still have that spark compared to none. Thank you Eric for all the great years of your music.
Eric to me is the man , but every one of those musicians on that stage are talented dudes man, and all the bands he's ever played with or had they've all been excellent musicians it makes a difference they bring it all together he plays the lead guitar and sings and that he is the man
I was lucky enough in 2001 to see them on this tour, Last car, Last rider. I had never heard this song before. I saw him again a few years later. I like EC's songs that weren't top 40 hits. Like this one. This is perfect in every way. It's been my favorite song by him since then.
Every fiber of my being feels every beat of the drum, stroke of keys on the hammond, notes on the strings and the vocals. Thank you gentlemen for the food for the soul.
Yes, amen to that! Eric pulled together a super group here. Would’ve loved to have seen it in person. Steve Gadd on drums, Billy Preston on keys. Everyone on that stage are top tier soulful musicians.
This song on this album is for me the best work that Clapton has ever giving us. At the end of the song watch Clapton smile a Steve Gadd. It's as if he is saying that was the most fucking incredible drum playing I have ever heard. After hopefully watching it you feel as Ido. Blues doesn't get any better than this.
My absolute favorite Clapton songs. The mournful bluesy sound, incredibly poetic lyrics, some of his best most soulful singing, the amazing llyrical guitar intro, and phenomenal guitar solo. Bravo. I true masterpiece that doesn't get played enough
The maestro......there will never, never, never be one who puts so much soul and emotion into his performing.... the guitar is an appendage, the Maestro
@@Donaldo2024 Imagine offering a tribute to someone. Let's say it's a woman. You say she is amazing, the most beautiful woman, with talent and an amazing personality and strength, intelligent, witty and a great sense of humor. And then you speak up and say well I don't know about that I know lots of beautiful women. Many of them are intelligent. Witty and all the other things you said! What a schmuck! It's a tribute. Of course there are other beautiful women. Other intelligent woman. The point is you are giving a tribute. To the one in front of you and you are in front of an Eric Clapton video.
@@Donaldo2024 All right I overreacted! You're not a schmuck! All of those other artists you mentioned are amazing. But I think a tribute to them should not be detracted from either. What's the point of detracting from any of them when responding to a comment honoring them. Let the honor stand. Even if you disagree with it. Even if you think the woman is ugly say nothing.
EC phrasing, touch and feel is unequaled. One bend of a string has more soul and feel than all these so called shredders an ever dream of. EC is the greatest of his generation, who set the bar so high that few will ever reach.
Yep I play electric guitar and I've always tried to put my soul into every note clapton is the bench mark from my first E5 chord to everything today ,brilliant musician
Over the years,and Im talking years here I was 8 years old and already a fan when he was in Cream. Then I became a huge fan starting in the Layla years. I have remained a huge fan, but I did have a hard time warming up to some of his newer albums like this album Pilgrim. However I now love this a whole bunch. This performance is outstanding. The people out there that berate him as a guitarist just will never get that its not about playing a million notes a second. Its about soul, its about melody. This song has it all. Love Eric.
It’s a performance but you’d have to be mostly dead not to be moved hearing this. Every musician is right there, and we’ve all had our losses. Perfection in the musical expression of pure emotion. Masterful, intense and wonderful.
Eric Clapton is the best there is no one who even comes close! The whole band is perfect I love you and listen to you every day Thank You for all that you give keeps me wanting more 🙂💛
I agree, but Steve Winwood is only a baby step away. They both exhibit a mutual respect, love, and admiration of each other. Their duets are untouchable !
@@geschaub Clapton is a great artist, but check your emotions There are others who also are great. What happens when Eric has passed we stop listening to music.
He wrote a song of tears in heaven. Apparently it doesn't bother him that many little children were murdered, burned, abused, thrown into the fire, burned alive, so all the songs he wrote are worthless. Neither he nor Hamsnikim's guitar
These guys, and especially Eric, are among the best ever. But beyond that, they also put every ounce of themselves into their performances. So beautiful. So satisfying.
Absolutely love this song, absolutely love Clapton. Such a great songwriter, such a great guitarist. Clapton is a man who has such a great feel for melancholy. That sadness born from personal anguish that personifies the empathetic soul. Every note brings to bare the emotions of the song and while we hear him, it is through the filter of our own life that the meaning takes root in the most perfectly personal way. Thank you slowhand, you are the reason I pursue the blues Rock guitar. I love you man you are a great inspiration.
The loss of a child is a pain that never goes away, I try to refocus my thoughts to happy thoughts of wonderful memories. Thank you for the brilliant music, it goes to my heart. Blessings.
He wrote a song of tears in heaven. Apparently it doesn't bother him that many little children were murdered, burned, abused, thrown into the fire, burned alive, so all the songs he wrote are worthless. Neither he nor Hamsnikim's guitar
He wrote a song of tears in heaven. Apparently it doesn't bother him that many little children were murdered, burned, abused, thrown into the fire, burned alive, so all the songs he wrote are worthless. Neither he nor Hamsnikim's guitar
He wrote a song of tears in heaven. Apparently it doesn't bother him that many little children were murdered, burned, abused, thrown into the fire, burned alive, so all the songs he wrote are worthless. Neither he nor Hamsnikim's guitar
Over the last twenty years or so, this particular recording has gotten me through so much trauma in my life. It may, in fact, be his best performance ever. The song and performance are so powerful!
Maybe you’ll save me from drowning in a River - a River of tears.... Actually you do every time I listen to you and this great band! Perfecto Thank you!
Billy Preston shakes Clapton and pushes him to his level... Saw them in 2004 Billy was about to steal the show and Eric had to remember his God capabilities...
This has to be Eric’s best line-up of musicians - Steve Gadd is without peer as a Rock/Blues drummer, so too Nathan East on bass, David Sanchez is a master Hammond organ player as well as being outstanding on other keyboards, Billy Preston has a proven background in the music industry which of course includes work with Beatles ( I swam him live on tour with Tina Turner back in the 1980’s, Andy Fairweather-Lowe has also played with some of the best and clearly relishes his role as rhythm guitarist for Eric…and then there’s the redoubtable Clapton at the peak of his powers on this track. Both solos he performs flawlessly continually increasing the intensity of the music until the composition reaches an emotionally-charged climax of apocalyptic proportions. This track is quite simply mesmerising!
I agree 100% ❤ ForeverFan❤
This is my FAVORITE Clapton song & possibly his best performance of it.❤
I just feel the music of his blues guitar. Billy Preston is phenomenal - all of them are just awesome.
I'm blown away how great a performance, listening repeatedly.
Please pray for all the mothers, Sisters and daughters in Ukrania that cry rivers of tears for the life of their fathers, brothers and sons. God Blessur them all
Sure we will..❤
Steve Gadd, Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Nathan East, Andy Fairweather Low and David Sanchez. What a band! My God we will never see the likes of music like this ever again. They poured out their hearts and souls for all of us to enjoy! 48 dislikes and yes you are all disliked here. If you don't think this is the best music ever than go take your thumbs down to your grave.
Billy could play the hell out that Hammond.
You have just completely made the most powerful and justly deserved description that could ever be made
Just saw him in Nationwide Arena on the 8th. It was magical. I've seen Eric 3 times. Each concert is unique I've seen lots of bands and lots of shows. Erics are different than anyone else I've ever seen. He played this song at that concert. IMHO it was the pinnacle of the show. As a working musician (guitarist) he stands alone. I'm at heart, a blues guitarist and he to me, is the greatest of all time.
Was introduced to Eric by my uncle... I lived it ever since!!! 30 years.. I will always listen to him... I wanna die listening to this song!!! Will be no pain what so ever!!!! It's the greatest musician of this style ever!!!!
I've seen Eric about 12 times and loved every one of them . Seen Eric last September and it was fantastic. The whole band was great. He plays with nothing but the best.
Billy's solo…enough said...and Gadd, absolutely CRUSHING it behind Clapton's 2nd solo.
Gadd is BREATHTAKING in this. What intensity!
Please never let this video die!!! This is pure heart and soul!
When Eric was a young lad, he played with a fury matched by none, Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominos. Now he can play just a few soulful notes that can bring tears to your eyes. And then you bring back that fury when you were a young lad to show that you still have that spark compared to none. Thank you Eric for all the great years of your music.
mrp356b : I agree.
Are you forgetting the Bluesbreakers? Between the Yardbirds and Cream?
Eric to me is the man , but every one of those musicians on that stage are talented dudes man, and all the bands he's ever played with or had they've all been excellent musicians it makes a difference they bring it all together he plays the lead guitar and sings and that he is the man
Hard to sound better than that band. All fantastic.
Beautifully Said .
Thanks a lot indeed Sir !!!!!!
I was lucky enough in 2001 to see them on this tour, Last car, Last rider. I had never heard this song before. I saw him again a few years later. I like EC's songs that weren't top 40 hits. Like this one. This is perfect in every way. It's been my favorite song by him since then.
The best!
What a fabulous performance by Eric and the whole band. You can feel his emotions in your heart and soul and the band feels it too!
" I wish I could hold you , one more time , to ease the pain " wrenches my heart .
Yes
Yes
Feel you…Steve Gadd just absolutely stepped to another level on this one
@joanlerman9983 * Been there huh? Yeah, I agree, it seems like the wound will never heal. Maybe tomorrow........
Stev Gadd and all the other lads were something else that night. Heroes that I love!
Tears streaming down my face .
Music from a guy with a deep soul x
Every fiber of my being feels every beat of the drum, stroke of keys on the hammond, notes on the strings and the vocals. Thank you gentlemen for the food for the soul.
amen to that!!!
Yes, amen to that! Eric pulled together a super group here. Would’ve loved to have seen it in person. Steve Gadd on drums, Billy Preston on keys. Everyone on that stage are top tier soulful musicians.
Double the amen. You expressed what Clayton's blues does to me.
Eric Clapton is just brilliant. Love him 💕💕💕💕😍😍😍
This is an artform,that moves the deepest emotions. More than music. Thanks Eric
Eric Clapton played this song from deep inside, he put so much emotion into it that came through as he played the guitar. Love it, love it, love it.
emotion is cool !!
Robert Williams in the love of his lost son
One of the GREATEST of all time...
Thank you for being You♥️♥️♥️🙌🌏🎵🌺
This song on this album is for me the best work that Clapton has ever giving us. At the end of the song watch Clapton smile a Steve Gadd. It's as if he is saying that was the most fucking incredible drum playing I have ever heard. After hopefully watching it you feel as Ido. Blues doesn't get any better than this.
Amen!
His line up with Gadd and East are definitely my favorites as well..
Eric Clapton ist einer der letzten Giganten
Mesmerising Sir Eric Clapton and the extra ordinary musos.
My God I love the live version of this so much
My absolute favorite Clapton songs. The mournful bluesy sound, incredibly poetic lyrics, some of his best most soulful singing, the amazing llyrical guitar intro, and phenomenal guitar solo. Bravo. I true masterpiece that doesn't get played enough
and in the final solo the tears pour from his guitar
Oh yes. The emotional feelings your body feels plus just pure enjoyment of wonderful music. ❤
Never has there been a better guitar player than Eric Clapton 💗
imo he's a very skilled guitar player and his artistic personality and music taste is melow, he doesn't strive to impress
I play this video so often.... I know, and feel, every second, every note, it is overwhelming :-)
Fantastic version of the song!
Arguably his best song.
The maestro......there will never, never, never be one who puts so much soul and emotion into his performing.... the guitar is an appendage, the Maestro
It's those sinewy fingers
@@Donaldo2024 any of them are so emotional like clapton
@@Donaldo2024
Imagine offering a tribute to someone. Let's say it's a woman. You say she is amazing, the most beautiful woman, with talent and an amazing personality and strength, intelligent, witty and a great sense of humor. And then you speak up and say well I don't know about that I know lots of beautiful women. Many of them are intelligent. Witty and all the other things you said!
What a schmuck! It's a tribute. Of course there are other beautiful women. Other intelligent woman.
The point is you are giving a tribute. To the one in front of you and you are in front of an Eric Clapton video.
@@Donaldo2024
All right I overreacted! You're not a schmuck! All of those other artists you mentioned are amazing. But I think a tribute to them should not be detracted from either. What's the point of detracting from any of them when responding to a comment honoring them. Let the honor stand. Even if you disagree with it. Even if you think the woman is ugly say nothing.
EC phrasing, touch and feel is unequaled. One bend of a string has more soul and feel than all these so called shredders an ever dream of. EC is the greatest of his generation, who set the bar so high that few will ever reach.
Music at its best and Steve tearing up those drums they'll never be another clapton simply the best!!
No one bends a string as well as EC !
Yep I play electric guitar and I've always tried to put my soul into every note clapton is the bench mark from my first E5 chord to everything today ,brilliant musician
Over the years,and Im talking years here I was 8 years old and already a fan when he was in Cream. Then I became a huge fan starting in the Layla years. I have remained a huge fan, but I did have a hard time warming up to some of his newer albums like this album Pilgrim. However I now love this a whole bunch. This performance is outstanding. The people out there that berate him as a guitarist just will never get that its not about playing a million notes a second. Its about soul, its about melody. This song has it all. Love Eric.
Me too im 63 and Eric is and will always be number one this man's music from God is one of the reasons I am still here.❤Forever Fan ♥
PERFECTION is not enough.
This song brings memories of my griefs and what l am still experiencing.Thank you Eric.You are humanitarian
This is on his set list for his European tour he's on now. 2 nights at Royal Albert Hall in London.
Steve Gadd is a beast on the drums.
I'VE SEEN ERIC CLAPTON OVER 200X THIS IS JUST ONE REASON WHY
What a lucky guy you are.
The greatest ever and ever musician. Thank you Opa Eric Clapton
What a song, what a Band, , wonderful and soulfull playing... Tears in my eyes 💖💖🎸🎸
Thank you Eric.... Lyrism, sincerity and talent ...A MUST....
One of my favorite EC live tunes.
Slow crescendo builds dramatically. Nicely done.
It’s a performance but you’d have to be mostly dead not to be moved hearing this. Every musician is right there, and we’ve all had our losses. Perfection in the musical expression of pure emotion. Masterful, intense and wonderful.
Eric Clapton is the best there is no one who even comes close! The whole band is perfect I love you and listen to you every day Thank You for all that you give keeps me wanting more 🙂💛
Absolutely stunning performance ❤❤ never gets old ❤️ fantastic crew.
I dream to listen to you live someday
Man the base line in this song is just crazy good
The Greatest Guitarist Of All Time. Mr. Eric Clapton. Thank You...
Michael speak for yourself.
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I agree, but Steve Winwood is only a baby step away. They both exhibit a mutual respect, love, and admiration of each other. Their duets are untouchable !
@@geschaub Clapton is a great artist, but check your emotions There are others who also are great. What happens when Eric has passed we stop listening to music.
❤
You can feel the emotions not only when he sings but with every note on the guitar as only Eric can masterfully express! Such a great talent!👏👏👏👏👏
He wrote a song of tears in heaven. Apparently it doesn't bother him that many little children were murdered, burned, abused, thrown into the fire, burned alive, so all the songs he wrote are worthless. Neither he nor Hamsnikim's guitar
Its a song about his dead son. You must be heartless.@Avim111
These guys, and especially Eric, are among the best ever. But beyond that, they also put every ounce of themselves into their performances. So beautiful. So satisfying.
Absolutely love this song, absolutely love Clapton. Such a great songwriter, such a great guitarist. Clapton is a man who has such a great feel for melancholy. That sadness born from personal anguish that personifies the empathetic soul. Every note brings to bare the emotions of the song and while we hear him, it is through the filter of our own life that the meaning takes root in the most perfectly personal way. Thank you slowhand, you are the reason I pursue the blues Rock guitar. I love you man you are a great inspiration.
The Greatest Artist Singer Songwriter Guitarist , Thank you Mr. Clapton,, So beautiful ,,goosebumps chills
That riff never gets old
Oh my god this drum is astonishing
Eric was a magic man with his guitar. Now is the best for me. Thanks Eric for all and God bless you.
Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Steve Gadd, Nathan East, Andy Fairweather-Low, Dave Sancious.What a band!
The loss of a child is a pain that never goes away, I try to refocus my thoughts to happy thoughts of wonderful memories. Thank you for the brilliant music, it goes to my heart. Blessings.
May God comfort you, I am so sorry for your loss.
@@terryandmarcymorgan3365 Thank you so very kind of you.
He wrote a song of tears in heaven. Apparently it doesn't bother him that many little children were murdered, burned, abused, thrown into the fire, burned alive, so all the songs he wrote are worthless. Neither he nor Hamsnikim's guitar
Love this song , and love Eric Clapton‘s talent. Great version of this song ❤️
My favorite version of a great song.
He wrote a song of tears in heaven. Apparently it doesn't bother him that many little children were murdered, burned, abused, thrown into the fire, burned alive, so all the songs he wrote are worthless. Neither he nor Hamsnikim's guitar
He is a humble man which makes everything he does so much greater than it already is. He is all class !!!
What a great musician we'll never see another one like clapton so talented!!!
Sublime Steve Gadd en la batería, qué musicalidad que tiene, eh. Un maestro absoluto. 👏🏻🤘🏻⚡️
Billy preston espectacular como lo vive y Erci
Bestial
Absolutely fantastic song Thankyou ..Legends
This just to be one the greatest song from Eric
ONE OF THE BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE IN THE HISTORY OF ROCK MUSIC.
He wrote a song of tears in heaven. Apparently it doesn't bother him that many little children were murdered, burned, abused, thrown into the fire, burned alive, so all the songs he wrote are worthless. Neither he nor Hamsnikim's guitar
What an incredible band playing with such an incredible musician!!!!!
This is a man of integrity and what a guitarist
That Billy Preston's solo before Eric's one...best part, wow
Il concerto più bello, il primo che vidi. Che fortuna! (naturalmente a Firenze, ma stesso tour!)
Anche per me fu il primo di Clapton a Firenze
What’d I’ve give to see this song live. Brings me to tears daily
Clapton at his best! FANTASTIC!!
So unbelievably great
Eric is the blues. He touches the heart.
Over the last twenty years or so, this particular recording has gotten me through so much trauma in my life. It may, in fact, be his best performance ever. The song and performance are so powerful!
Beautiful song written by a beautiful soul🇬🇧🎸🎶
This was performed with so much heart and soul, beautiful! I think this is my favorite EC song ever
It always makes me cry.... 👍🏻👍🏻🔥🔥🔥🎸🎸🎸
Thank you Eric for all the great years of your music.
this is blues. Fabulous!
I have swam through that river and came out dry on the other side..so much of me in that river.
He is the one and only!!!
Wow. Amazing powerful performance. Never better
The best of Eric. Thanks for the soundtrack of my youth.
WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH YOU!!! YOU NEVER...NEVER SMILE. "MERRY CHRISTMAS ERIC" ALL MY LOVE 💖💥
Sad life. Sings from the soul.
You are just so Damm good. I can relate the loss so confront to mo I'm not alone. Thanks for all your music and for pushing through the pain
the day that all members are inspired, was perfect!
I love you eric forever😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
2019!! U R The best, Mr. Eric!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
wow mr. Clapton....you the man!
One of my favorite of ALL time!
Eric is unmatched. Period!
Maybe you’ll save me from drowning in a River - a River of tears....
Actually you do every time I listen to you and this great band! Perfecto
Thank you!
Legendary forever nothing else
Es una rola con todo, y esa alineación que parece que siempre han tocado juntos . Clapton imponente
A touch of magic.
He reminds me of such a humble man...still has all his band!!
My song to my son michael who passed away.mlss him so much.
feier ich
So very sorry. I can't imagine the pain. Let this song bring you whatever it is you need for yourself and the memories of him.
Lo mejor!!!!!!! no sé el porqué, pero despierta en mi, sentimientos tan profundos que no podría describir; por mucho, mi canción preferida!!!!
Billy Preston shakes Clapton and pushes him to his level... Saw them in 2004 Billy was about to steal the show and Eric had to remember his God capabilities...
What a load of crap!
Loeloes: das ist absolut daneben!!
God bless you Eric Clapton.
So emotion.... Perfect artist
Volim te Eric Clapton.
The absolute greatest.
Do I like this song? What kind of question is that? One of the best things ever!
Excellent video thank you for posting this
Clapton is God !!!!!
My fav song of all time
Just absolutely awesome