Featuring Jeff Beck on guitar, I have always loved this huge
hit from The Yardbirds. I didn’t know until today that the song was written by
Graham Gouldman who would be one of the founding members in years to come of
10cc (I’M NOT IN LOVE, THE THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE). To say 1965 pop singles were
eclectic would be a gigantic understatement. ’65 saw the release of the cutting
edge (LIKE A ROLLING STONE) and the old guard, sticky sweet pop (MRS. BROWN
YOU’VE GOT A LOVELY DAUGHTER) and musical experimentation (ALL DAY & ALL OF
THE NIGHT). This song was ahead of its time featuring Jeff Beck’s
sitar-via-fuzzbox raga sounding guitar intro. Also, drummer Jim McCarty’s tempo
changes, Keith Relf’s slightly threatening vocal and the chant-like harmonies
fill out the song in spectacular fashion.
Showing posts with label Eric Clapton. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Eric Clapton. Show all posts
Saturday, May 30, 2020
#1798 – PRESSURE DROP – Toots & the Maytals featuring Eric Clapton - 4/24/2020
This ripping version of Toots Hibbert’s classic PRESSURE
DROP features one of Eric Clapton’s sweetest (albeit way too short) solos.
It took me years to catch onto reggae and even longer to
appreciate Toots & the Maytals due to the unfortunate recollection of the band
opening for The Who at the Springfield (Mass. ) Civic
Center Boston or NYC. Anyway, we were a sh1tload of
pumped up guys waiting to see the ‘oo. The Who had always had a reputation for
good opening acts so we were all hoping this reggae band would be good. But,
alas it was not to be. Being white suburban males in 1975, we weren’t quite
ready to broaden our horizons enough to embrace this reggae legend and when
they broke into their cover version of John Denver’s TAKE ME HOME COUNTRY ROADS
everyone went nuts booing them off the stage.
So it is with a wee bit of embarrassment that I now have
learned to love reggae and embrace Toots as the performer of one of my all-time
favorite songs (although I doubt it would be here if it weren’t for EC’s
modulated solo). Irie! Irie!
#1073 – RUNNING ON FAITH – Eric Clapton - 4/19/2020
The very 1st Boston Marathon was held on this day
in 1897. The Boston Marathon was originally held on Patriot’s Day, April 19, a
regional holiday that commemorates the beginning of the Revolutionary War. In
1969, Patriots Day was officially moved to the third Monday in April and the
race has been held on that Monday ever since.
Which brings me to this tune from “Journeyman” released in 1989.
For my money it is one of EC’s best solo albums. Can’t think of a better
metaphor for the times in which we find ourselves than this couplet from this
tune: “Then we'd go running on faith. All of our dreams would come
true and our world will be right when love comes over me and you….”
Stay safe and well all.
Friday, May 29, 2020
#1057 – WILL IT GO ROUND IN CIRCLES? – Billy Preston & Eric Clapton - 2/6/2020
When I bought this Eric Clapton CD “One More Car, One More
Rider” I picked up the version with the DVD of the concert included. That’s how
I found this version of Billy’s classic single. It’s a feel good song for a day
when I could sure use one. You, too? Turn up your radio (old habits die hard) and
enjoy, friends!
2002
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
FURTHER ON UP THE ROAD – Jeff Beck & Eric Clapton
#179 – FURTHER ON UP THE ROAD - 10/8/2019
I’d like to drop in this incendiary cover of the Bobby “Blue
Bland’s FURTHER ON UP THE ROAD. This version comes from a 1981 benefit all star
fund raising concert in London
FURTHER ON UP THE ROAD – Jeff Beck & Eric Clapton - 1981
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