Eric Clapton - Ain't Nobody's Business

[luisdeper]

This is the longest I've seen him perform without touching the strings of his guitar. He amazes me every time.

[GiovaneFugazza10]

This song is my favorite song, and i mean the Otis Spann version.

But i don't even bother thinking who'se version is better , i'm just glad that we have so many great versions by such great musicians such as Otis spann, Freddie king, John Mayer , Eric Clapton , etc...

I would say i am more a Clapton fan than a john mayer's fan, but i'm happy that he is keeping the style of music i love ALIVE.

Sorry for my english, i'm not american.

[cosimomazzotta]

maronn!

[sirronald69]

*****

[mrcescipioni]

Clapton is God!

[TwistedOyster]

The best rendition of this song is by Ardis.  Look up for it in Youtube

[nellgwen48]

@TwistedOyster The best version is by Billy Holiday.

[eincm]

@nellgwen48 No way man. just searched up both of those versions. cant even listen to them after hearing Eric Clapton's version. it is by far the best version ive heard.

[djdannyv1]

Listen if you can hear the heart of Mr. Clapton.

DJDANNYV Long Island

[cooldork123]

this made me cry

[djdannyv1]

This solo tears my heart out, I can't stop the tears.

Danny Long Island

[JesusDillinger]

I'm better than Eric Clapton.

Not at playing guitar, but probably at something.

[ObnoxiousOldFart]

@JesusDillinger LOL! Now that's funnry! Me too. I'm better @ checkers. ;-)

[Dannycoolbreeze]

This was a tribute concert to all his blues hero's just like the cd that he did in 1994 from the cradle to the grave!!! U should check out the rehearsal he filmed for that cd it's very cool!!!!! He sang Albert kings song born under a bad sign in the rehearsal it was sweet !!!!!!

[Arthurianwarp]

ALL MUSIC AND/OR MUSICVIDS CONTAINING CONTENT REGARDING ERIC CLAPTON OR HIS WORKS ARE PROPERTY OF WMG - WHO OWNS THE DISTIBUTION RIGHTS TO ALL ERIC CLAPTON'S WORK!!!

[pdec91]

the last note that sinks in with the band at 3:32 makes me jizz every fucking time i hear it. eric clapton soothes my soul

[bklyncosanostra]

IVE BEEN LISTENIN TO CLAPTON FOR 30 YEARS AND I REALIZED THAT HE IS NOT THAT GOOD, HOWEVER, THIS SOLO, THIS SPECIFIC SOLO, IS ONE OF THE MOST SOULFUL PERFORMANCES I HAVE EVER HEARD, BY ANYBODY. PUT THIS IN A TIME CAPSULE

[slowhand6565]

@bklyncosanostra

the same!

[MrPhili1010]

GREAT thx for uploading !

(he dont really know where to go with his hands xD)

[hilhax]

Living legend !

[luchomaggio]

CLAPTON IS GOD... LUCHIO A.K.A MJ 23 SP 33

[ritzygal]

What the hell was that??

Love Clapton but white people need to stay away from The Blues. They sound ridiculous!!!

[jovialduke]

@ritzygal i have to agree. he's a cool guitarist, but this is cringeworthy...

[indian5]

@ritzygal BB King and Buddy Guy don't seem to think so.

[MOR7295]

i love him so much!! ^^

[SuperLittleSparrow]

Well,then this is how it is.xoxoo

[BluesDfender]

Awesome version !!!!  LOVE IT !!!!

[charlotte946]

great blues voice, thanks for the clip

[besac64]

Ce titre est magnifique!

Ambiance piano-bar et un solo somptueux!

En plus du guitariste, Clapton est un formidable chanteur.

Merci pour la vidéo.

[besac64]

Ce titre est vraiment magnifique. Ambiance piano-bar et un solo somptueux!

De plus Clapton est vraiment un superbe chanteur!

[gooseripper]

wow !

[guitarthroat]

John Mayer is another "pretender" that is trying to capitalize on the genius of real Blues players. John Mayer is watered down shit for watered down people. You want to listen to real blues? Listen to Joe Louis Walker or Buddy Guy or Son House or Albert King or Stevie Ray Vaughan or a couple of hundred other people that weren't these yuppie pretenders. It is shameful to see these pretender goofs trying to be what they will never be.

[Sointula2]

@guitarthroat You mean aside that he's a shit hot guitar player and good singer? Comparisons are pointless unless you're sitting around someone's living room eating Girl Guide Cookies.

[guitarthroat]

@Sointula2 White people trying to say they have "The Blues" are bullshit. White people should write songs about giving other people the fucking Blues. That's the only reason why the old Bluesmen in the Delta wrote it in the first place. The slaves were brought here to be worked to death by white masters. Kind of ironic that the music that was spawned from that happening is so coveted and copied by all these Caucasian, rich, well-to-do "pretenders". Its a fucking sacrilege.

[Sointula2]

@guitarthroat Horseshit. Ok, some of it is horseshit, some not so much. For the same reason as the comparisons. Life isn't that black and white - pardon the pun. You can't possibly know the life experience of others. You are deluded.

[guitarthroat]

@Sointula2 I'm black and was raised in Mississippi most of my life. I think it is silly when wealthy people try to mime my people's music. What the fuck do you know? Clapton and all the others are just silly white men trying to rip off our music.

[Sointula2]

@guitarthroat Everything changes all the time. Blues might have gotten it's birth from violated black people, but that's not the extent of it. Whether you like or not, it has grown into something else that isn't exclusively black, or poor or downtrodden. Slaves probably didn't sing 12 bar. They didn't sing about Jesus - or sing in english. Until it changed into all that. Things change. There's not one blues anymore than there's one snowflake. Still, your point is taken - and not lightly.

[chickenandbaconclub2]

@guitarthroat @guitarthroat Both music AND emotion transcend skin colour. We are modern black people, we cannot hang on to this 'hate the white man' thing, it's too primitive. Do you realise we are in the 21st century? Not all white people are the same; it was uneducated, hateful people that advocated racial barriers. You are no better than them for keeping this trend alive. Eric Clapton's 4 year old son fell out of a window and died, if he isn't qualified to sing the blues then no one is.

[guitarthroat]

@chickenandbaconclub2 what the fuck does his child dying have to do with anything? The southern plantation owners were not uneducated people. The vast majority of them were educated in the north and were fantastically wealthy. They didn't want to pay labor. I'm so tired of you silly fucks on here talking about "being qualified" to play blues because of personal tragedy. Clapton is watered down shit for well-to-do white people who aren't really comfortable around real black blues men

[guitarthroat]

@chickenandbaconclub2 Clapton has made a fortune ripping off and copying real blues players. He has never written any original blues. It must be nice to plagiarize other people's creativity and pass it off as your own. And make millions of dollars copying obscure bluesmen's work. You want to talk about a fucking injustice? Him and John Mayer, KWS and all the white pretenders. They are trying to be something they NEVER can be.  At least SRV grew up in Texas among the old guys.

[chickenandbaconclub2]

@guitarthroat I don't know why you are so full of hate. All they are doing is playing music they enjoy. If personal tragedy doesn't allow one to play the blues with feeling then what does? What is the blues all about? I shouldn't have said 'uneducated' I should have said grossly ignorant and moronic.

[chickenandbaconclub2]

@guitarthroat As for the charges of 'copying', blues standards are to be played by whoever wants to play them. The obscure bluesmen you mention would be even more obscure if people didn't still play their music. And Eric Clapton's style is unmistakable so I really don't see how your accusations off 'ripping-off' can stand. You are giving SRV (who is my personal favourite) more respect because of where he grew up? Sounds familiar, judging people in terms of where they are from...

[kevnito]

@guitarthroat

Hey, he is good at playing the guitar though.

[pitchstrings]

@guitarthroat does this mean every classical musician that plays chopin, bach, mozart, rachmaninov, beethoven etc. are actually ripping off the respective composer?

andreas segovia played many bach pieces on many recordings and recitals and is one of the highly respected classical guitarists of the 20th centuary

[lskett]

Is this from NBTB Tour? What venue? Thanks for uploading this -- It's fantastic.

[Senaatintori]

Mind-blowing performance. Awesome vocals and yes, of course a masterly solo as ever !!!!!

[MarsVoltaKA]

I like Johny Hobo's "ain't nobodies business" much more

[jazzmann94]

No, Jesus is in Clapton. It isn't the same thing. :-)

[2menace]

Clapton is god

[WesVO1024]

The solo in this song is full of feeling, let's chills go down your back

[569013]

i really like s john mayer s version but this have another lvl

i think this its my favourite

but it wasnt in the record

[bklyncosanostra]

the best solo he ever put down in his career, so soulful n the vocals! fuggetaboutit

[IIAmSkyHiigh]

disclaimer: I am a Eric Clapton fan and OF COURSE...i am talking about the vocals. when he gets to the guitar solo he takes of into the music...iLike.

[IIAmSkyHiigh]

i dnt like this this version it sounds very...............vaudeville. The BLues is there, but no soul...

[he4rtandsoul]

EC IS GENIUS.

[BlueBlueFeelin]

great vocals

[beckypw1995]

This is magic :)

[paonessa72]

I Love It!!!Clapton is the best!!!!!

[mikeypres]

semplicemente spettacolare..

[mcamburn1]

I have seen a few folks comparing this version to John Mayer and some back and forths. I don't think John Mayer would even dare support any opinion that he played better............I think it was obvious he didn't even try. Clapton is too humble to comment and I think Mayer has a fair amount of humility himself. I would imagine John knows who the teacher is.

[mcamburn1]

Burn baby, burn. So smooth.......and powerful.

Glad he got sober.

[coolscrnname]

Love to hear that piano SING! And EC as well.

[neverindoubt]

Great. Thanks for posting lyrics too.

[coolscrnname]

I'm reading more and more comments about Clapton's skill as a singer, and not just about his pre-immortalized guitar playing. Nice to read those. Clapton is nice . . . (hmm, how can I say this in a non-sexual way?) all around (?:).

[elfaalafel]

most people hear the name "clapton" and the first thing they think is "guitarist", but this song more than proves that he is just as great as a vocalist

[Guitarman5150]

This is a great song by Clapton the first time I heard it my jaw dropped! But what do I expect from Clapton?!

[nobodysbusiness123]

This song goes back way before Bessie Smith got hold of it in 1923. In it's first ever outing it was done by Alberta Hunter, Bessie Smith got it from her. There's been many great versions but Clapton's playing on this is one of my personal favourites from him Ever.

[01jaybird]

I liked it! Alot actually :)

[coolscrnname]

Beginning to prefer this clip to the one from the making of "From the Cradle" b/c the audience is there to hoot at his sex appeal and his godliness!

[coolscrnname]

Also I like the crazy little bit of feedback as he starts on the guitar.

[coolscrnname]

First comes sex, then comes music - as you can see from the instrumental ending of this piece (watch the emotions fly through Clapton's face).

[BATENKILL]

John Mayer can't touch this......Clapton just puts the REAL blues in it, John Mayer is killer not downing him hear

[nateguitarsoccer]

john mayer doesn't compete with him. he looked up to all of this era's guitarists. also, clapton pretty much gave him his seal of approval

[BATENKILL]

Yeah I know Mayer is not in the ball game or he is trying to compete with him my favorite is Claptons version but man I'm telling you what Mayer is one of the best out there today probably THE best of his era and age I love him but just in my book I got to go with Clapton first you know ? But thats just in my book.....But they are both better than I will EVER be lol

[tormentor91]

one of my favourite blues songs

[masterd48]

THE man

[acr08807]

It's just terrible the way Otis Spann stole this song from Clapton.

[ChocolateSmurf2001]

This song actually BELONGS to BILLIE HOLIDAY, take a moment and look it up

[taruff5]

mayers solo to this song is great but claptons blows the god damn roof off. I just love the contrast created between piano accompanied vocals and then the immediately intense guitar solo.

[BATENKILL]

The best...his singing just will make you smile

[TruusjeF]

Wauw love it, love it more then billies'.

[827261]

I NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO

comment me back FL

[Framboise2007]

John Mayer does this song as well? Uh huh. Interesting.

[ak231510]

Clapton is awesome, but speaking about specifically this song, Mayers version is better, I dont think it is on youtube so ill post it later, but if you just listen to the two songs and not factor in things like Claptons legacy, Mayers version is just better, but you can be the judge. And as for the overall comparisons, there doesnt need to be any comparing, they are both amazing. Just enjoy them both.

[scoutfree]

Thanks for uploading it! I have listened and still I prefer Clapton's, but maybe it's because I'm more used to it.

[LQuidsnake1]

@ak231510 fuck you and fuck mayers....i don't care what you think , now again F off, thank you and goodnight

[bakerb53]

I just love thisone!

[dereklipman]

The Clapton-Mayer debate seems to have engulfed Youtube.

In actuality, there is no comparison between the two in terms of skill level. The Clapton from ages 20-60 absolutely destroys Mayer. I know, I know, all of you Mayer fans will say "he's better than you'll ever be!." Let me qualify by stating that I have no interest in playing guitar. I am just an observer who easily sees the huge gulf between the two artists.

[wesrman]

Well put Derek. :)

Mayer is good, but Clapton is GOD. Big difference.

[guitarmanzoso]

lol Im sure Mayer would also agree with you too

[DMac1712]

@dereklipman really? i dont know how anyone could compare the two. Clapton is better in every way. He has an incredibly soulful voice instead of a breathy teenager voice, and his guitar playing is WAAAAYYY ahead of mayers. If anyone disagrees just watch any video from cream. And clapton hasnt done all the pop bullshit that john mayer does. Sure he was a little corny at sometimes in the eighties, but he always had a few blues songs (his favorite to play) stuck in on every album. Mayers a joke

[YouT00ber]

Saw John Mayer do this song live. It was awesome.

[carlguage]

None Better!!!!

[cherrialbum]

Thank you!! :0)

[toleodor]

Does anyone know if the Davy Graham version of this song is up.

[bluesgunner]

One of Clapton's best vocal performances, methinks.

[evanguy]

He is a very underrated vocalist.

[youbobwhatsnew]

Absolutely true.

[jywh91]

Absolutely love his singing..

[BILLIEandME2]

Great Job!!  Give me the Piano Player.....

[pack123456]

Chris Stainton. He used to be with Joe Cocker's Grease Band and has toured with Clapton for a long time now.

[mercury852001]

Yeah....I can dig that!!!

[leanonme78]

CLAPTON YOU ARE GOD !!! LOVE YOU MAN

[janeythebrit]

dig it BIG TIME !!

[vinegate]

This is OK - but have a look and listen with BB King and Ruth Brown, tne real thing - that`s where this guy got it from

[jimh432]

actually this is a Bessie Smith song from the 20's

[blah148]

yes indeed. clapton's version is great-in fact i didnt realize his singing was so superb-however Bessie Smith's unbelievable rendition of this standard far exceeds Clapton, although how can one compare the Empress of the Blues with Clapton. Next best rendition of this classic I'd say would have to go to Ella Fitzgerald

[FreeToBeMe63]

Hey Scout thanks for sharing!!Excellent cover!

Clapton Rocks

[scoutfree]

Welcome!

[FreeToBeMe63]

have a happy everyday!

[munch690]

I saw him doing a version of this at The Royal Albert Hall years ago, who knows where the time goes

[tinkerbellchime]

Great change for Clapton. Excellent. Thanks for posting this.

[madhomed]

Очень тут "живой". Обычно он менее подвижный на сцене) Кросавчег! +1

Клэптон - бог.

[LauriRHCP]

That's beautiful

[SailtheWeb]

Thanx for sharing!!

[scoutfree]

Welcome!

[DrFandF]

eric, if you're reading, I just wanna say: THANK YOU

[risjackal2007]

thank you!

[claptongirl]

this is a freakin awesome performance, shame the sound is out of sync

[DERRYIRELAND]

glad you enjoyed the Clapton performance, you should also check out Rory Gallagher playing Bullfrog Blues, enjoy!

[1hitwoon]

wow

[Karius7]

gah.. I want to find the tabs on this one XD the solo i mean

[sneezy1974]

This dude is everyday joe. Millionaire and his clothes are too big for him, bless him. I only looked this up because of Aint Misbehavin. Love this man though!!!!

[mkeywork]

the best guitar player i like

[eus91]

eric sings awesome, his guitar too

[jaeDRALO]

Unbelievable performance by EC. For once, his voice is the highlight and not his guitar playing. Great add!

[pazplaysfenders]

where can i get a copy of this program and the other one about the rehearsals for this tour?

[eclapton]

Good Question!!! I need this

[jayfur1]

it came out on a Martin Scorcese documentary that I think was called "Nothing But The Blues"...this song if prefaced by a REALLY cool comment by Clapton about how powerful this music truly is and that how after having done practically everything under the sun, he kept coming back to it...

[marciobajo]

do you know where I can find this DVD or a VHS tape to buy?

[eclapton]

i agree, he is the greatest...(for me)

[zep123dmc]

Eric Clapton- the greatest musician and guitarist ever

[bay500]

this is absolutley mind blowing, just mind blowing . . .

[cockroachx]

does anybody have the sheets to bandits' version (from the german "bandits")? please...

[judasbmx]

<3<3

[jazzman94]

Nice final solo

[ChungEunChong]

freaken awesome.  dang.