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For all you Clapton fans....

I am a huge Eric Clapton fan and have followed everything he has done. I have seen him on three occasions, one of them when he was not at his best. How many of you know about his "blues" virtuosity. A recording called Eric Clapton Blues Polydor 314 547 178-2 I have it on a 2 disc cd set, and it showcases some of his greatest performances, both studio and live. There are also some tracks, such as Ain't That Loving You, a studio track, which can easily show you what your system is really made of. I guarantee a must have for all !
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mr_hosehead
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Marakanetz - it is 4/4/2011, not 4/1/2011, right?

Clapton may not actually be God but he's not all that bad... Technique is also not a bad thing but in an expressive performance art form it's sure not the only thing. As far as personal preferences, Clapton & the blues can take you a long way - Clapton & Duane Allman was other-worldly.
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islandmandan
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I've been a long time fan, and have seen him twice, last time was when he toured with Mark Knopfler, around 1990 something. He was phenominal both times. If you haven't seen him live, you have no idea of how good he really is.

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Dan
martykl
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I recently posted a review on A'gon of the Clapton/Los Lobos show I attended last month. I note the point Marakanetz was making - Clapton's technique is much easier to learn than many/most other guitar heros - but that does not diminish his very personal, very expressive take on the blues, IMHO.

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marakanetz
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Mr_hosehead, I completely agree and I enjoy playing his songs indeed.
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lloydc
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Criticizing Clapton's technique is absurd, regardless whether you enjoy his playing. He intentionally developed a more tasteful and restrained approach after becoming disillusioned with the over-the-top rock soloing he did up through Cream. A more dedicated bluesman can not be found - he quit Cream, at the height of their popularity, to dedicate himself to the blues.
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