What is Ric Grech doing now and GInger Baker ? They should have been in this band ! Does any guitar player out there know the chords to this song please ?
Eric is in true form here as he breaks out for the second part of the song. He learned his chops well with John Mayall's bluesbreakers, and then Cream. George Harrison had a huge spiritual influence on his pal Eric. George gave him his Strat, that had the sacred words "Hare Krishna" carved into the back of the plate of the guitar
This is one of the most majestic, powerful yet humble songs about the joy of discovering God and His sustaining power. I would love to sing it live, but I'm not sure if I could sing it without getting choked up. It has a very powerful effect on me. A lot of my favorite rock songs are, in fact, sacred songs. Great performance by Clapton, Winwood & company. Thank you!
@BRealBTru WHat are some of your other favorite rock songs that are sacred songs ? I still remember this from when they first released it as the first "super group".
@Gauraonline This song comes first. Then, in no particular order: Awaiting on You All & My Sweet Lord by George Harrison; 40 by U2; Full Force Gale by Van Morrison; Gotta Serve Somebody by Bob Dylan; Jesus Is Just Alright by Doobie Brothers; In My Time of Dying by Led Zeppelin; My Sacrifice by Creed; Redemption Song by Bob Marley; Let It Be by The Beatles; and Wondering Where the Lions Are by Bruce Cockburn. There are many other such songs, but these are my favorites.
Lol. I play guitar for my church youth group's worship. the pastor asked me if I could play Presence of the Lord, I started playing this song. He was talking about a different Presence of the Lord.... He was surprised that a 15 yr old even knew this song. This generation needs music like this. They say music helps them live. No wonder most teens have shitty lives. I listen to this stuff and My life is amazing
Fabuloso amigo! tu música me entusiasma, yo también perdí un gran hijo con tan solo 23 años. Se aproximan días duros para los dos, verdad?...un abrazo..,Jesús:-)
Here's the rest: "From that day until this, I have never failed to pray in the morning, on my knees, asking for help, and at night, to express gratitude for my life and, most of all, for my sobriety. I choose to kneel because I feel I need to humble myself when I pray, and with my ego, this is the most I can do. If you are asking why I do all this, I will tell you … because it works, as simple as that."
For folks below wondering about Clapton's faith. From an article in Christianity Today: "I was in complete despair," Clapton wrote. "In the privacy of my room, I begged for help. I had no notion who I thought I was talking to, I just knew that I had come to the end of my tether … and, getting down on my knees, I surrendered. Within a few days I realized that … I had found a place to turn to, a place I'd always known was there but never really wanted, or needed, to believe in.
Great Song ! Anyone who knows his what his journey in life has been knows it definately now has a spiritual connection even if it didn't when he first wrote it.
Clapton actually wanted Winwood to be in Cream, but he was voted down. My guess is that Jack Bruce didn't want to compete with Winwood's astonishing vocal abilities. Great video.
Bravo! It takes guts to come out & praise the Lord in this time & age...Peace via Music for it has no frontiers..Clean, clear feelings & emotions can be pure & can elevate us humans to our integral dignity All good music praises the Lord . These are truly great musicians who know that their talents were God given and their training & discipline have made them grateful Each one of us has a sleeping giant in us..Develop ur talents & be best U can! VIVA MARIA!
@pickard72 Just FYI (in case you weren't aware), the "organist", Steve Winwood, wrote this song and originally sang it solo on the Blind Faith record. Just so you know!
Though I am not much of a religious person....this, as with most of EC and Winwood works, is as close to heaven as I will probably ever get. Love it! Thanks for posting.
i saw them in concert last week..they were amazing even though they get older by the minute(which is very sad)but...we must be greatful for the music they made and praise them.......again.....nice job uploader and long live the two of them
Much as I respect Clapton, I think he should have just left the vocals to Winwood cos the man has got the soul in his voice.. Can't help feeling that Clapton was trying to outdo/match Winwood. Well, he needn't have to cos he's god of the guitar. To me, this round goes to Winwood!
I think they were just trying to give the fans a different twist on the song, which is cool. Clapton's voice lends it an aged soulful raggedness that Winwood couldn't do and which works well with the song. Anyway, we get to hear them both so that's the best possible scenario.
I'm a big fan of Winwood and Clapton. It was nice to see Derek Trucks in there, I'm surprised he's modest enough to be playing rhythm when he's the one of the most proficient slide guitarists out there.
WOW Thanks for posting man. This was one of my favorite tunes @ the show. Such soul, such spirit wow wow wow ... consider myself fortunate to have been there.
@ujslost Thanks for throwing derek in the mix. Not a clapton or winwood yet but the boy sure can hang with the best of em. Thanks for appreciating great music my friend
No problem! I love Trucks and Im a huge Allman Brothers Band fan. So Trucks, Clapton, Duane Allman, SRV, Hendrix, and Warren Haynes are some of my favorite guitarist. Especially for electric blues style!
believe it or not this song isn't exactly about God. he wrote it about his new house. the first time he saw it he fell in love with it and he compared it with a spiritual awakening. it's in his autobio.
Clapton is playing his ass off now a days cause I guess he wants to go out with a bang and damn this songs amazing a reallly good versions of these two at Madison Square Garden, its amazing I have it on dvd.
I hope their words are sincere and that they both reached out to their savior for deliverance. If not or if so, beautiful song that always comes into my mind.
as to whether clapton is a christian, i think this should answer the question: the original title of this song was "in the presence of the dark lord".
He wrote the song about getting out of living in London and being away from the policeman who had been making a name for himself arresting rockers, or so I read somewhere. I think the cops name was Filtcher, he was the guy who locked up Jagger and got Lennon I believe. The song was about getting into the country and the house, Hurtwood as another poster mentioned.
One of my favorite Blind Faith songs but Eric's solo here just doesn't hold a candle to the brilliant, inspired solo he did on the studio version. That one can bring tears to my eyes.
I just ran across mention of this in his book. Clapton didn't want to sing it when it originally came out and was instructing Winwood on how to do it. Winwood was ticked at the instruction from Clapton plus he felt you should sing your own song.
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Eric Clapton has a lousy voice! Plus if you see him in concert he'll put you to sleep. thank God that Winwood was out on tour with him. Thats what made this tour so special not Clapton but Winwood & Clapton
Went and saw them on Monday in Columbus. Eric played and sang better than I have ever heard recorded or live. His playing was quicker and crisper than ever. One thing bad was he did not relate to the crowd. "Hello" was about it...didnt even introduce the band. A 9.5 out of 10....would go back again right now drove from Butler Pa...Was 10000 times better than what I saw recorded @ MSG...GOD BLESS EC & SW !!!David
He wrote this song when he bought his ranch in England, the house where he recorded the Blind Faith album, lived with Pattie, had endless jam sessions with all the legends you can think of. He named it "Hurtwood". He finally felt solace knowing he accomplished so much by himself. He's pretty much just thanking the lord for his talent.
I think he wrote this song to dedicate of his legendary house that he bought in 1969.. I can't remember the name of the house but he said that on his book.
He said in his book he belongs to no organized religion, but believes in an higher power. This song was written during one of many of his rehab attempts.
I saw him give an interview in which he claimed that he wrote this in the midst of Cream's break up. He said when it was over and the problems were gone that it was like being in the presence of the Lord.
I have heard so many inspirations for this song. I have to wonder at times if Clapton remembers?
actually it was written about his house the hurtwood and how he finnally found a place to live in peace,, and actually im at the part in the book now where he says i went to the lord
Studio version is better. His volumn on the Wha Wha was set too low. Will see him in June in Columbus...Love these guys hate to be a critic !! I blame his tech !!
I love this song but does anyone think the guitar solo is a bit random. It completely changes the tone of the song. Im undecided whether it fits or not.
It doesn't really fit, but Clapton had to put his stamp on this song. If he didn't, then it would have sounded too nice and gospel-like and been purely about Winwood's vocals. Clapton just could not help himself. He had to rock on this song and its his right since he wrote it.
Honestly I don't think the solo is at all random and for me it doesn't change the tone of the song at all. But I have to say I have heard Slowhand do this in concert many times so I am accustomed to this or similar.
Whenever, whereever, I hear Eric sing this song it brings great joy to me...I am so happy for him..his journey has been a struggle....he has found his peace.
Jesus said, As for the person that hears my words but does not keep them. I do not judge him. For I did not come to judge the world, but to save it. John 12:47
Surely, the Resurrection band to me has done the best version of this song...sung with true passion, blues and gospel together. Glenn Kaiser is the lead singer...great rendition.
I've been waiting for nearly 7 years to see him live..... And I'm sure as HELL going to the DC one. No shitty seats this time, man. We made that mistake with the Who. They go on sale tomorrow!
¨Heeeeeyyyy This is just in, clapton and winwood are toruing the US again dates: June 10 East Rutherford, NJ June 12 Philadelphia, PA June 13 Washington, DC June 15 Columbus, OH June 17 Chicago, IL June 18 St. Paul, MN June 20 Omaha, NE June 21 Denver, CO June 23 Dallas, TX June 24 Houston, TX June 26 Glendale, AZ June 27 Las Vegas, NV June 29 Oakland, CA June 30 Los Angeles, CA Check out wheres eric for more info.
What is Wondering Where the Lions are about ?
Gauraonline 4 days ago
What is Ric Grech doing now and GInger Baker ? They should have been in this band ! Does any guitar player out there know the chords to this song please ?
Gauraonline 2 weeks ago
Eric is in true form here as he breaks out for the second part of the song. He learned his chops well with John Mayall's bluesbreakers, and then Cream. George Harrison had a huge spiritual influence on his pal Eric. George gave him his Strat, that had the sacred words "Hare Krishna" carved into the back of the plate of the guitar
Gauraonline 2 weeks ago
This is one of the most majestic, powerful yet humble songs about the joy of discovering God and His sustaining power. I would love to sing it live, but I'm not sure if I could sing it without getting choked up. It has a very powerful effect on me. A lot of my favorite rock songs are, in fact, sacred songs. Great performance by Clapton, Winwood & company. Thank you!
BRealBTru 1 month ago
@BRealBTru WHat are some of your other favorite rock songs that are sacred songs ? I still remember this from when they first released it as the first "super group".
Gauraonline 2 weeks ago
@Gauraonline This song comes first. Then, in no particular order: Awaiting on You All & My Sweet Lord by George Harrison; 40 by U2; Full Force Gale by Van Morrison; Gotta Serve Somebody by Bob Dylan; Jesus Is Just Alright by Doobie Brothers; In My Time of Dying by Led Zeppelin; My Sacrifice by Creed; Redemption Song by Bob Marley; Let It Be by The Beatles; and Wondering Where the Lions Are by Bruce Cockburn. There are many other such songs, but these are my favorites.
BRealBTru 1 week ago
Lol. I play guitar for my church youth group's worship. the pastor asked me if I could play Presence of the Lord, I started playing this song. He was talking about a different Presence of the Lord.... He was surprised that a 15 yr old even knew this song. This generation needs music like this. They say music helps them live. No wonder most teens have shitty lives. I listen to this stuff and My life is amazing
Pewpewyouredead 1 month ago
Fabuloso amigo! tu música me entusiasma, yo también perdí un gran hijo con tan solo 23 años. Se aproximan días duros para los dos, verdad?...un abrazo..,Jesús:-)
tunick2 1 month ago
the left handed guy is the same guitarist that used to tour with roger waters at the "in the flesh" tour?
DonConstantinos 2 months ago
@DonConstantinos true story
Jeppsson0750 1 month ago
Here's the rest: "From that day until this, I have never failed to pray in the morning, on my knees, asking for help, and at night, to express gratitude for my life and, most of all, for my sobriety. I choose to kneel because I feel I need to humble myself when I pray, and with my ego, this is the most I can do. If you are asking why I do all this, I will tell you … because it works, as simple as that."
EMD2 2 months ago 3
For folks below wondering about Clapton's faith. From an article in Christianity Today: "I was in complete despair," Clapton wrote. "In the privacy of my room, I begged for help. I had no notion who I thought I was talking to, I just knew that I had come to the end of my tether … and, getting down on my knees, I surrendered. Within a few days I realized that … I had found a place to turn to, a place I'd always known was there but never really wanted, or needed, to believe in.
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Thank you Mr. Clapton!
PastorEricHansen 4 months ago
Thank you Mr. Clapton!
PastorEricHansen 4 months ago
@i see the legendary CHRIS STAINTON on the 2nd keyboards [@woodstock w/ joe cocker]
stalkingwolf1954 5 months ago
Great Song
SuperGoodlovin 9 months ago
Great Song ! Anyone who knows his what his journey in life has been knows it definately now has a spiritual connection even if it didn't when he first wrote it.
SuperGoodlovin 9 months ago
Great Song ! Anyone who know's what he's been through and his journey in life know's it definately has spiritual connections
SuperGoodlovin 9 months ago
Love it
mississippiqueen2u 9 months ago
Love it.
mississippiqueen2u 9 months ago
it's amazing that both clapton and winwood improved their voices after all this time
cjorata 9 months ago
This is actually about a house that Eric lived in and thought was awesome, it doesn't have a spiritual connection
Zakarazi 10 months ago
@Zakarazi Where did you read that?
305bigdad 10 months ago
@305bigdad His autobiography XD
Zakarazi 10 months ago
2 peoples with the Devil
casa3826 10 months ago
gotcha
BarryFreedman 11 months ago
Stevie you are great!!!
Steve & Eric the best rock couple ever!
Mrmercuzio1 1 year ago
Music that will stand forever...
Love it!
Mrmercuzio1 1 year ago
Chris Stainton on keyboards here?
torontoskater2 1 year ago
even if you don't believe in the lord, you have to feel enspired to!
lisalucian 1 year ago
@lisalucian so true...
GeorgeTel100 11 months ago
Clapton actually wanted Winwood to be in Cream, but he was voted down. My guess is that Jack Bruce didn't want to compete with Winwood's astonishing vocal abilities. Great video.
mattyhag1 1 year ago
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that is a guess...
mloaks 11 months ago
I love seeing Black and White muscians playing together!
meoddball 1 year ago 2
@meoddball What does their colour matter?
AndrewP222 11 months ago
Wow!
palehorseone 1 year ago
AAAAAAAAAAAAA
vsquyres 1 year ago
It is as good today as it was 4 decades ago
vsquyres 1 year ago 2
This is music ^^
Freedaaa 1 year ago
in the PRESENCE OF THE LORD...well said...
katdaddy511 1 year ago
One Of My All Times Favorites..... Rock on world:)
katdaddy511 1 year ago
Bravo! It takes guts to come out & praise the Lord in this time & age...Peace via Music for it has no frontiers..Clean, clear feelings & emotions can be pure & can elevate us humans to our integral dignity All good music praises the Lord . These are truly great musicians who know that their talents were God given and their training & discipline have made them grateful Each one of us has a sleeping giant in us..Develop ur talents & be best U can! VIVA MARIA!
magcarril 1 year ago
HAVE NO WORDS TO COMMENT THIS PROPERLY,
the great eric clapton, greatest guitar player song writer of all times
charlotte946 1 year ago
@charlotte946 o yea
MrMickyblueeyes2010 1 year ago
Goosebumps every time Winwood comes in on the 2nd verse.
crimsondynamoo 1 year ago
Classic Clapton... and the organist was pretty good too!
pickard72 1 year ago
@pickard72 Just FYI (in case you weren't aware), the "organist", Steve Winwood, wrote this song and originally sang it solo on the Blind Faith record. Just so you know!
Vortigern99 1 year ago
@Vortigern99 hello, fact check time, Eric Clapton wrote this song, just check the song credits on the original album
raneydev 1 year ago
@raneydev I stand happily corrected! It appears to be the only Blind Faith track written by Clapton. My mistake!
Vortigern99 1 year ago
@Vortigern99 no problem, just wanted to give credit where credit was due, thanks
raneydev 1 year ago
@pickard72 Ha - yes, he's a fair hand... YOu should hunt down all manner of Steve Winwood stuff - he's amazing.
hrothgleas 1 year ago
Yeah I was like whoa, that's Derek Trucks. What a collaboration. Blind Faith is the shiz
evolutionOrevolution 1 year ago
@evolutionOrevolution damn i thought that was Derek.
RenoRaider 1 year ago
@evolutionOrevolution damn i thought that was Derek. I was thinking what is he doing playing backup.
RenoRaider 1 year ago
That one Blind Faith album has such a wealth of material - legendary!! These new versions do them justice - in a big way!
1953jazzman 1 year ago
Anybody know what Wa-wa pedal Clapton is using on this? It sounds a hell of a lot better than my crybaby.
cheeseball832 1 year ago
I always prayed that Blind Faith would do another album......
timsricochet 1 year ago
Outstanding!!!
rosesredvioletsblue 1 year ago
Is that Derick Trucks up there playing with Eric?
LittlewingKD 1 year ago
@LittlewingKD Yep, that's Derek doing great work in the background
simonvillette 1 year ago
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@LittlewingKD Yep, that's Derek doing great work in the background
simonvillette 1 year ago
tear come to my eyes when I listen to this one
Dogonwear 1 year ago
Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, George Harrison. The three men who most influenced me.
daBlackBaron13 1 year ago 14
@daBlackBaron13 thats a beautiful thing bro
RenoRaider 1 year ago
@daBlackBaron13 probably to me too
Slashslashslash114 6 months ago
Though I am not much of a religious person....this, as with most of EC and Winwood works, is as close to heaven as I will probably ever get. Love it! Thanks for posting.
rushbuzzy 1 year ago
Derek Trucks in there too.....
MountainGyspy 1 year ago
two genius!
jbfan2000 1 year ago
Stll makes me cry.
carolnoel1 1 year ago 9
WOW!
PUBSHAMROCKS 1 year ago
Despite some poor diction at times, Steve is by far the better vocalist, so he sings this song better.
Johlibaptist 1 year ago
@Johlibaptist But Clapton wrote it, when both were in the band Blind Faith. Clapton is not a bad singer.
klotzstang 1 year ago
i saw them in concert last week..they were amazing even though they get older by the minute(which is very sad)but...we must be greatful for the music they made and praise them.......again.....nice job uploader and long live the two of them
atrismalex 1 year ago
Winwood...............masterful job on the Hammond Organ, nothing sounds like a B3 paired with a Leslie speaker
cobradavid1967 1 year ago
Clapton excels with not only his playing but, his vocals as well. One of the best I've seen, sung from the soul as is his guitar.
loneguitar13 1 year ago 3
Wow!
govendrampremchand 1 year ago
Much as I respect Clapton, I think he should have just left the vocals to Winwood cos the man has got the soul in his voice.. Can't help feeling that Clapton was trying to outdo/match Winwood. Well, he needn't have to cos he's god of the guitar. To me, this round goes to Winwood!
dermapteratenuis 1 year ago
@dermapteratenuis Clapton wrote this song and Winwood sang the original version. In my opinion, 50-50 is right.
dcav6892 1 year ago
@dermapteratenuis
I think they were just trying to give the fans a different twist on the song, which is cool. Clapton's voice lends it an aged soulful raggedness that Winwood couldn't do and which works well with the song. Anyway, we get to hear them both so that's the best possible scenario.
fabrikk60 3 months ago
The voice of Steve Winwood is soulful and very cool.
whiteroom13 1 year ago
Winwood is OK singing, and Clapton is a"good" guitarman? Listen and learn mon ami.
1afternine09 1 year ago
winwood is ok singing, but clapton is a good guitarman, not a singer.-
ca6ca6 1 year ago
Funny thing, Derek will prove to be their equal.
TheNigelr 1 year ago
fucking Amen old dirty hippies.
brandonfurst 1 year ago
Thank you for this song! Missing good people!
7vessel 1 year ago
BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you!!!
waylandsphere76 1 year ago
super super brilliant as they always were and are
SuperLmcc 1 year ago
Beautiful.
shechaiyah 1 year ago
Steve winwood blows Eric Clapton away on this song and in general Steve Winwood rules.
Timotaa 1 year ago
Last chorus: If you analyze the way the two of them layer their vocals, it's almost canonic imitation, it's almost counterpoint...
Winwood and Clapton, Twin brothers of different mothers.
tuxguys 1 year ago 2
So Beautiful.....
rubyrose456 1 year ago
Marvellous song! We all need the presence of the Lord!
jazzmann94 1 year ago
@jazzmann94 amen!
getthesensation 1 year ago
Terrific song despite the religious overtones.
I'm a big fan of Winwood and Clapton. It was nice to see Derek Trucks in there, I'm surprised he's modest enough to be playing rhythm when he's the one of the most proficient slide guitarists out there.
morbidhippo 1 year ago
WOW Thanks for posting man. This was one of my favorite tunes @ the show. Such soul, such spirit wow wow wow ... consider myself fortunate to have been there.
jeffinphx 1 year ago
The presence of the Lord is the greatest thing that we have got!
jazzmann94 1 year ago
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oepsoeps 1 year ago
clapton is god
youtellemandre 1 year ago
What a Fantastic song,so much Talent on one stage!!!
Phishphantom 1 year ago 3
I'm glad they got back together after all those years since Blind Faith days. They both matured well and sound great!
busterbone 1 year ago 3
Winwood and Clapton: Two men born to play the blues
ChablesMan 2 years ago
Sweet! There is Dereck Trucks!
ujslost 2 years ago
@ujslost Thanks for throwing derek in the mix. Not a clapton or winwood yet but the boy sure can hang with the best of em. Thanks for appreciating great music my friend
jcfire1979 2 years ago
No problem! I love Trucks and Im a huge Allman Brothers Band fan. So Trucks, Clapton, Duane Allman, SRV, Hendrix, and Warren Haynes are some of my favorite guitarist. Especially for electric blues style!
ujslost 2 years ago
believe it or not this song isn't exactly about God. he wrote it about his new house. the first time he saw it he fell in love with it and he compared it with a spiritual awakening. it's in his autobio.
bawrais112 2 years ago
OOuahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!
MrJeanraymond 2 years ago
The voice of Steve Winwood is soulfull.
whiteroom13 2 years ago 2
I am so stoked! Didn't know they were saved!
dandalora 2 years ago
@dandalora they arnt. Sorry. He wrote it about it something else. Be good if he was though.
JEUXolim 1 year ago
@dandalora Eric may have had a conversion experience in the past. But it didn't stick.
LaRaNaThA 1 year ago
amazing..........................
ingglez 2 years ago
nice
grhr69 2 years ago
2.44 is an awesome moment !
MURRA1 2 years ago
thank you
potatoequeen72 2 years ago
やっぱクラプトンよりウィンウッドだよなぁ。
ウィンウッドの評価が低すぎる！
年下はつらいよ。
belllily801 2 years ago
Clapton is playing his ass off now a days cause I guess he wants to go out with a bang and damn this songs amazing a reallly good versions of these two at Madison Square Garden, its amazing I have it on dvd.
90zosoman09 2 years ago
omg...
there voices are so similar...
danypieman 2 years ago 4
Awesome, awesome, awesome!!!!
midwestfisherman 2 years ago 4
I hope their words are sincere and that they both reached out to their savior for deliverance. If not or if so, beautiful song that always comes into my mind.
jackhanna1955 2 years ago
When this music is over.....God help us all !!! It doesn't get much better than this..
handyhanks 2 years ago 2
Beautiful song. Thanks for sharing. Nadine
williedb47 2 years ago 10
brilliant, i love this
bruckner66 2 years ago 15
as to whether clapton is a christian, i think this should answer the question: the original title of this song was "in the presence of the dark lord".
gmcgavin 2 years ago
Your'e bolloxed. I'm not saying Clapton is a bleedin' Christer, but I think you're jacking off banshees, ya gobshite!
IMCcanTWEESTED 2 years ago
and i think you spend a lot of time on your knees.
gmcgavin 2 years ago
Where you think I spend a lot of time, and your assertion about the "original title" of Clapton's piece, are equally fictitious.
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clapton worships satan. and where you spend your time is written on bathroom walls.
gmcgavin 2 years ago
Abba can reach anyone we should all thank Jesus that they are singing HIS PRAISES. . .Michael Judah
MichaelJudah 2 years ago
Questa è la canzone più bella di tutti i tempi. adoro winwood e clapton
pakytoscano 2 years ago
Is that Derrick Trucks playing rhythm?
georgewagner 2 years ago
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hell yeah man
mistadobalina29 2 years ago
yup
fenderstrat918 2 years ago
yep
siwash99 2 years ago
stevie winwood mostrou quem é que manda no meio de campo, apesar de que clapton cantou maravilhosamente!!!
marcotukoff 2 years ago
Good version....I do prefer Clapton's Rainbow Concert better.....fine musicians!
jcee1994 2 years ago
He wrote the song about getting out of living in London and being away from the policeman who had been making a name for himself arresting rockers, or so I read somewhere. I think the cops name was Filtcher, he was the guy who locked up Jagger and got Lennon I believe. The song was about getting into the country and the house, Hurtwood as another poster mentioned.
kgarty 2 years ago
One of my favorite Blind Faith songs but Eric's solo here just doesn't hold a candle to the brilliant, inspired solo he did on the studio version. That one can bring tears to my eyes.
slackandsteel 2 years ago 4
His house is called "Hurtwood".
112341513534134 2 years ago
This song was the best one to come out these sessions, Chi, NY and US various IMO, yes even btr than Voodoo
ecSee 2 years ago
HEART & SOUL.......perfectly delivered!
artenjoy 2 years ago
I wish Clapton would leave the vocals to Stevie.
deweydell 2 years ago
I just ran across mention of this in his book. Clapton didn't want to sing it when it originally came out and was instructing Winwood on how to do it. Winwood was ticked at the instruction from Clapton plus he felt you should sing your own song.
bc1969214 2 years ago
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Eric Clapton has a lousy voice! Plus if you see him in concert he'll put you to sleep. thank God that Winwood was out on tour with him. Thats what made this tour so special not Clapton but Winwood & Clapton
deweydell 2 years ago
If Clapton has a lousy voice and will put you to sleep why would the concert be special because it's Winwood and Clapton instead of just Winwood?
Sounds like you were hoping to see a Steve Winwood concert but felt you had to suffer through these other guys playing with him.
bc1969214 2 years ago 2
Great audio and quality! Thanks dude
AmerStratGuy 2 years ago
Went and saw them on Monday in Columbus. Eric played and sang better than I have ever heard recorded or live. His playing was quicker and crisper than ever. One thing bad was he did not relate to the crowd. "Hello" was about it...didnt even introduce the band. A 9.5 out of 10....would go back again right now drove from Butler Pa...Was 10000 times better than what I saw recorded @ MSG...GOD BLESS EC & SW !!!David
dhanidoberman 2 years ago
I have to say, superb audio quality!
bjay0907 2 years ago
He wrote this song when he bought his ranch in England, the house where he recorded the Blind Faith album, lived with Pattie, had endless jam sessions with all the legends you can think of. He named it "Hurtwood". He finally felt solace knowing he accomplished so much by himself. He's pretty much just thanking the lord for his talent.
fenderhands1 2 years ago 4
I hope to God I can see these guys in june.
fenderhands1 2 years ago
can someone explain to me why eric made this song?
sry for the bad english :P
rsgunnar 2 years ago
Eric is giving thanks for his relationship with God through Christ. He is a follower of Jesus. Glad you asked!
jiajr 2 years ago
im not sure i know he is a christian now but he wrote this song whwn he was a alchohol and heroin adict
jimmyp73 2 years ago
I think he wrote this song to dedicate of his legendary house that he bought in 1969.. I can't remember the name of the house but he said that on his book.
Rickyzinho 2 years ago 2
He wasn't doing heroin at the time this was written, according to his autobiography.
benthic81 2 years ago
if you read his book he clearly states he isnt
Danjd1 2 years ago
He said in his book he belongs to no organized religion, but believes in an higher power. This song was written during one of many of his rehab attempts.
pastew60 2 years ago
I saw him give an interview in which he claimed that he wrote this in the midst of Cream's break up. He said when it was over and the problems were gone that it was like being in the presence of the Lord.
I have heard so many inspirations for this song. I have to wonder at times if Clapton remembers?
JamieCulpepper 2 years ago
actually it was written about his house the hurtwood and how he finnally found a place to live in peace,, and actually im at the part in the book now where he says i went to the lord
tannerleudy36 2 years ago 2
Studio version is better. His volumn on the Wha Wha was set too low. Will see him in June in Columbus...Love these guys hate to be a critic !! I blame his tech !!
dhanidoberman 2 years ago
Wah's don't necessarily have volume knobs, but they can reduce the volume slightly.
joebrassmonkey 2 years ago
Clapton, Winwood the Best Around!
kricketc1 2 years ago 17
clapton showing he can still weld an axe
atom5heart 2 years ago 3
I hate guitars being called axes no offence, it makes them seem so heavy metalish. My lecturer calls my guitar an axe its just ucchh :(
I have nothing against heavy metal :)
But yer Clapton can sure weld his axe lmao!!!
LadyDarkWalker 2 years ago
this song is so amazing yet another amazing tune from the god that is clapton
marcyboy07 2 years ago 3
I agree, but that would by default make Steve Winwood Jesus Christ and Jimi Hendrix the Holy Spirit-completing the Holy Musical Trinity. Amen
africanbully 2 years ago 9
I love this song but does anyone think the guitar solo is a bit random. It completely changes the tone of the song. Im undecided whether it fits or not.
naillic101 2 years ago
It doesn't really fit, but Clapton had to put his stamp on this song. If he didn't, then it would have sounded too nice and gospel-like and been purely about Winwood's vocals. Clapton just could not help himself. He had to rock on this song and its his right since he wrote it.
brya82 2 years ago 2
It is an awesome solo. Live version way better than studio version.
hugholl 2 years ago 3
Honestly I don't think the solo is at all random and for me it doesn't change the tone of the song at all. But I have to say I have heard Slowhand do this in concert many times so I am accustomed to this or similar.
Thanks for posting this. Just brilliant!
TheVeganHere 2 years ago
Whenever, whereever, I hear Eric sing this song it brings great joy to me...I am so happy for him..his journey has been a struggle....he has found his peace.
Jesus said, As for the person that hears my words but does not keep them. I do not judge him. For I did not come to judge the world, but to save it. John 12:47
Molliepet 2 years ago 7
June 21st in Denver...with my daughter. She can hardly wait either.
longrockwoman 2 years ago 2
I can't wait to see them June 23rd at the AA Center in Dallas, TX either. Two musical legends reunite.
busterbone 2 years ago 6
Clapton/Winwood June 20 Qwest Center cant wait!!!.
rocktoy79sux 2 years ago 2
This entire concert is amazing to see and listen to. One of Clapton's finest hours... And Jeff Beck's... And Steve Winwood's... etc.
roswell1965 2 years ago 2
Surely, the Resurrection band to me has done the best version of this song...sung with true passion, blues and gospel together. Glenn Kaiser is the lead singer...great rendition.
ezktime7 2 years ago
I've been waiting for nearly 7 years to see him live..... And I'm sure as HELL going to the DC one. No shitty seats this time, man. We made that mistake with the Who. They go on sale tomorrow!
mustangman442002 2 years ago
danigoni 3 years ago
I knew there was a reason the military put me in Omaha
a1cbobbyh 2 years ago 3
lol. are you going to the one in omaha too?
rocktoy79sux 2 years ago