Jeff Beck and Clapton

[Lovellfire1]

clapton is damn good but jeff beck just kicks ass

[Lovellfire1]

Clapton is good but beck is greater

[MensaJeff]

Oh, here, I'll get it...what you meant to say was "headcutting", something of a tradition in the bars of Chicago, for example. Kind of a rite of passage for the young guns, to try and hang with the big guys and gain their respect. Yes, that was very much a competitive situation. I'm not aware of either of these guys getting into one of those showdowns, but maybe so.

[impala327]

You sayin' it doesn't exist is fine. Believe what you want.

[owensp001]

go eric!

[MichaelReeseGuitar]

two of the best guitarist ever!

[kosmickat]

Is this great, both gutarist having a great time, WOW!

[mykylc]

Jeff does what he does...just has fun playing.

[MensaJeff]

The so-called 'competition' doesn't exist; that's something we all like to make up. They're just playing and having fun, since they are friends. Besides which, I've read where Clapton said if he feels that somebody on stage is acting like it's a competition, he just backs off. That's not music, and there's no point.

So it doesn't happen like that.

[impala327]

@MensaJeff

Yes, competition *does* exist. Ever heard of "headhunting"? Muddy used to do it. The question is: was this it?

Eric admits to that he used to engage in it. Its a part of some art. Get used to it.

[MensaJeff]

@impala327 Yeah, there's competition for JOBS, moron, but you won't find those 2 guys trying to show each other up because that's childish crap.

The fuck are you talking about?

[vodude]

Great clip. I'm a big fan of both Beck & Clapton & think they are about equal when it comes to talent so when i hear people say that Beck is destroying Clapton in this video, I have to shake my head in disbelief. First off, Clapton is for the most part, playing rhythm & he is letting Beck play lead so of course Beck is gonna outshine him in this song. Also, they are both friends so it's not like there was a contest going on here. Just 2 friends playing together onstage, that's all.

[panzerschnott]

These guys are the REAL Blues Brothers

[thailow117]

@panzerschnott ooops, careful buddy

[WTig3r]

the contrast here is laughable..

jeff beck totally outshines clapton! it's so sad that he isn't as well known..

[manic1971]

@WTig3r So True! Some people are morons! They equate Popularity with Talent and go with the flow! BECK IS GOD!

[neilmurraybass]

The series of Secret Policeman's Balls are in aid of Amnesty International, which fights to free political prisoners around the world. This is from the final night of 4: 12 September 1981. Mo Foster: bass (I played bass on the 9 & 10 Sept shows); Simon Phillips: drums; John Etheridge: rhythm guitar.

[1952Telecaster]

I've watched this video many times since it came out and it still gets to me. What a great version of this particular song this live performance was. I'm pretty sure it was from "The Policemans Other Ball" concert & subsequent video, which I believe was to raise funds for the families of fallen officers if my memory is correct.

Beck rules! Cheers

[Guitarradoalem]

That'z what you can call guitar players.

[jessaamur]

"I never understood why Clapton got all the cred". as a guitarist - cream, beano album, derek and the dominoes. as a songwriter, his many original penned excellent songs. but i do agree, that as a guitar player beck is more impressive.

[thailow117]

@jessaamur yeah, clapton has total authority and is a true badass (all the crazy drug/booze period), without ever losing his elegance. BUT he gets annihilated by Beck in this jam. But he openly admits it. Beck' just rocking out

[1960jack]

Wow ! two former YARDBIRDS! jammin' on some fenders!

[DKVillain]

groovy!

[guitarbob79]

Jeff Beck is just Amazing

[javadude54]

While Jeff Beck has certainly played some amazing stuff the last few years I do miss the stuff he played when using a pick.

[bluesboy25000]

@javadude54 I love the stuff he does without a pick better. I saw him a week ago. Amazing

[Snotra]

Man those strats sound so thin. Sustain of a banjo!

[deepblue1963]

Becks using a Telly with humbuckers.

[someguyoketcetc]

Anyone know who the rhythm section is?

[HumptyKing]

Simon Phillips, drums

Mo Foster, Bass

[Kenoman29]

Dewey, Cheatem & Howe.

[Kirok]

Nasty, Brutish, and Short

[cinema33]

Amazing Mr. Beck!

[mrhosehose]

anybody know what kind of effect Jeff is aiming for when he rests the guitar on his leg and pulls harshly towards the bridge at the end of a verse???

[HumptyKing]

...it's called the effect of keeping her satified

didn't mama tell you about them bees and little flowers...

Peace and Lurv

[TheDistortionist]

Seymour Duncan made Jeff Beck's Tele before he started making pickups.

[nantyboy]

Clapton sounds great and he was at the hight of his alcoholism at the time and he could still play amazing.

[Kenoman29]

Uh nanty.....yeah its possible the booze, but more than likely it was the big "H"....

[Deepman2992]

Wow.

W-O-W.

[Cruzvega]

ive listened to this song ten times in a row... and STILL LISTENING!!!

[woodygould]

Beck sounded like he'd just digested a whole PILE of Albert Collins records, right down to the "frosty" treble-boosted Tele tone!

[robtcush]

Thanks for posting this. "Cause We Ended As Lovers" from this show is also a truly great performance by Beck. If anyone gets a chance to see it or post it, please do so. It's wonderful. Thanks.

[trilerka]

wow...really wonderful.thanks

[xlxgaruxlx]

NICE!!!

[stinkyedwards]

Thanks RBBlues!

[nevertoofast2]

Oh man! Two of my all time idols together, each playing brilliantly in their own unique way.

[reginalyn]

Fantastic.

[novaberbe]

simon philips on drums?

looks like him...

[xjunjix]

is that the tele-gib? from cause we'eve ended as lovers?

[Bernardovski]

Yeah

[jarsenault]

So great to see beck vibratoless

[Kirok]

What makes this utterly magical is the obvious joy these two titans experience throwin' twelves at each other. I just love the smile they exchange after Beck takes his first lead.

Clapton is terrific. Beck was astonishing. Clapton finesses gorgeous lines from his Strat. Beck extorts anguished poetry out of his Tele, just as he does with whatever guitar he happens to wield at any given time.

[Aerozeppelin29]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO, Eric and Jeff are a great combination.

[ezrag]

does anyone know where to find video of them playing "went down to the crossroads" at this same concert?

[Cleophus]

Wow. Eric had an off night I see. :-)

[evanguy]

Yardbirds alumni playing together is always awesome.

[diseasedone]

Thanks a lot! I enjoyed that.