Eric Clapton/France 1977

The sound source of this day was distributed among tape traders, and some boots made from it were circulated in some places, but the master of this board is a completely different source and different master. You can see that it is a different thing even if you see that Layla, which was cut out and missing at the end of the already released board, is also recorded up to the ending (although the encore Further On Up The Road is unfortunately incomplete). The whole work is recorded in mono audience recording with good sound balance, easy to listen to, and powerful sound quality, but the only drawback is that the capacity of the loaded cassette tape is small, and in order to somehow record the full concert under such conditions, the recording was stopped between each song. Therefore, the beginning and end of each song are slightly missing. Our engineer perfectly corrected the pitch that was more than a semitone higher and reduced the frequent hiss noise to the extent that it did not affect the song. In addition, the sound quality has been improved by the masterful mastering, which cross-fades and removes the creaking sound of the pauses between songs, and even though it was the first public master of the complete recording, it is a treasure-class master. What’s more, Clapton’s condition on this day is extremely good! The maniac boot commentary site Geetarz praised this day, saying, “For some reason, Clapton seems to be particularly burning at the performance in Paris. This day is no exception. This performance is worth listening to.” As this evaluation suggests, the sharp play in Tell the Truth is shocking. And the most amazing thing is Layla’s aftertaste. “Play it down.” It seems that there is no other play that fits this word. Clapton is piling up amazing phrases. This play alone is worth listening to. After this aftertaste, like the comeback tour in 1974, he joins the Everly Brothers’ standard All I Have To Do Is Dream. This performance was held at the end of the promotional tour for “NO REASON TO CRY”, but the rare set list is also attractive, and at this time of year, they are playing Little Rachel from the previous album. This groove is also wonderful. Furthermore, I will mention it last, but that Ringo Starr is jumping in on the tambourine at Badge that day. Since the interval between songs is cut, I can’t hear Clapton’s MC introducing Ringo, and there is no microphone on Ringo’s tambourine, so I can’t hear his play, but it is true that he is participating. Le Pavilion, Paris, France 14th June 1977 TRULY AMAZING SOUND(from Original Masters) Disc 1 (48:46) 1. Hello Old Friend 2. Sign Language 3. Alberta 4. Badge 5. Double Trouble 6. Tell the Truth 7. Can’t Find My Way Home 8. Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door Disc 2 (42:23) 1. Key to the Highway 2. Nobody Know s You When You’re Down and Out 3. Little Rachel 4. I Shot the Sheriff 5. Layla 6. All I Have To Do Is Dream 7. Further On Up The Road Eric Clapton – Guitar, Vocals George Terry – Guitar Dicks Sims – Keyboard Carl Radle – Bass Jamie Oldaker – Drums Sergio Pastora Rodriguez – Percussion Yvonne Elliman – Backing Vocals Marcy Levy – Backing Vocals