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[Reissue of extremely rare and vintage reel-to-reel versions] As part of the “vintage reissue project” related to Eric Clapton, we will release reel-to-reel versions of two albums from 1970. This is a CD version of the Ampeg reel-to-reel version of the live album “DELANEY AND BONNIE AND FRIENDS ON TOUR WITH ERIC CLAPTON” released in the US in 1970. From the late 1960s to the 1970s, there were formats such as records, cassette tapes, reel-to-reel, and 8-track cassettes (for listening in cars) for listening to music at home. Records were common, but at that time stereo records were just starting to appear, and equipment that could only play mono was still mainstream. During that time, listeners who had reel-to-reel decks were limited to a few wealthy families. Reel tapes, which are wider than cassette tapes, naturally have a larger allowance for recording sound information, and are known for their stereo recording and good sound quality. Moreover, due to their structure, they do not generate scratch noise like records. Although it had great merits, it disappeared from the market sooner than cassette tapes due to the hassle of playback, the difficulty of skipping songs, and the high price. This time, we were able to get hold of this extremely rare reel work that was released in 1970. We hope you will enjoy the analog-chic and warm sound that revives that era. [Song order completely different from records and current CDs!] As you can see, the reel version of this work has a completely different song order from the records and CDs! (The order of the records and CDs is 1.5.6.2.7.3.4.8.). I have no idea why the order of the songs was changed so dramatically only on the open reel tape, when the cassette tape was recorded in the same order as the record. On the other hand, Clapton’s solo album has the same order as the record. However, it is quite fun to listen to the song order that can only be heard in this version, along with the analog-chic and warm sound of the vintage media. The reason why Clapton guested with this band was because he was a superstar who had gained fame with Cream at the time, and was fascinated by the earthy, bluesy and soulful music of this unknown band, which opened for Blind Faith, and the family-like bond between the band members, despite the fact that they were all white. He then threw away his own status and joined the band as a sideman. It was a time when Clapton, a white man born in England, found in this band the essence of white soul and white blues that he should have mastered in the home of blues, and so he took on a “big challenge” alone. In this band, Delaney Bramlett actively encouraged Clapton to “sing,” and he was taught not only how to sing but also how to compose music. History has proven that this was a milestone for him to later become Derek & the Dominos and a solo artist. Although it was a modest activity in Clapton’s career, it was a time of training in the home of blues, where he went alone. Please enjoy the rare open reel version of Delaney & Bonnie & Friends’ best live album from that period. This album is a Delaney classic, recorded on December 7, 1969 at Fairfield Hall in Croydon, England. Thanks to Clapton’s name, it is their best-selling album. As is now clear, George Harrison also participated in this work. At the time, there were problems between the labels he belonged to, and there were circumstances that forced him to cut the MC announcement introducing him and the album credits. However, the slide play sounding in the center of Coming Home is George himself. And Clapton plays delicate and elegantly on the right channel from start to finish, and Dave Mason’s play is mixed into the left channel (only I Don’t Want To Discuss It was recorded at Colston Hall in Bristol, so Clapton’s play is mixed into the center). In other words, the band that was on stage was an ultra-luxurious lineup that included Deraboni, George Harrison and Dave Mason of the future Derek & the Dominos, and Rita Coolidge of the future Stones horn section. Listen to Clapton’s performance, who was a behind-the-scenes player, but still dazzling. It feels like the essence of this band is in the warm sound of that era, which cannot be experienced in today’s high-quality media competition. This is the first time that the original reel tapes have been digitized. Taken from the original US Ampex Reel-To-Reel (ATCO Records, X 326) (42:56) 1. Things Get Better 2. I Don’t Want to Discuss It 3. Where There’s A Will There’s A Way 4. Comin’ Home 5. Poor Elijah 6. Only You Know and I Know 7. That’s What My Man Is for 8. Little Richard Medley Eric Clapton – Guitar, Dela ney Bramlett – Guitar, Vocals Bonnie Bramlett – Vocals Dave Mason – Guitar George Harrison – Guitar Rita Coolidge – Vocals Bobby Whitlock – Keyboards, Vocals Carl Radle – Bass Jim Gordon – Drums Tex Johnson – Percussion Jim Price – Trumpet Bobby Keys – Saxophone
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