Eric Clapton/Germany 2004

We have discovered a completely different sound source new master of the previously released 2004 “Robert Johnson Tribute Tour” performance sound source in Frankfurt, Germany on April 8th. This is the master sound source of a famous taper living in Germany who is famous for Queen’s recordings in the 70’s. This new master is a stereo audience recording of the highest level that is much clearer and more natural than the previously released version. The previously released version had a fairly high sound quality, but it had the drawback of noise occurring in multiple places on the right channel due to poor microphone contact. The new master I discovered this time does not have any of these drawbacks. Moreover, the sound quality is clearer and more powerful than previous releases, and Steve Gadd’s drums are captured with the natural sound that could have been heard at the venue on the day. The performance itself is exceptionally clear, and has been finished to give you a sense of realism, breadth, and power, so even those who own the previously released version will definitely be satisfied. This tour was the first time that Doyle Bramhall II, who has been Clapton’s right-hand man for many years, was appointed, and even if you listen back now, you can see how his support made the songs full of vitality. Furthermore, the late Billy Preston, who was Clapton’s best friend from the 1960s, participated on the keyboard following the 2001 tour. The lively clavinet heard in Got To Get Better In A Little While is a play that can be said to be his true essence. It was also the first time that Michelle John and Sharon White, who are still connected today, were used as the backing female chorus. Enjoy the soulful chorus work unique to black women. But above all, it’s Doyle Bramhall’s play that deserves attention. Andy Fairweather Lowe’s quiet support until the previous tour was completely different from his aggressive play, which captivated my ears. Starting with the glossy play in the bridge section of Let It Rain, the solo with a wah-wah that rivals Clapton’s in Got To Get Better In A Little While, and the intro of Layla that you can definitely say is second to none. The nice support that emphasizes the original version is shining. Clapton, who was convinced of his ability with the 2000 album “RIDING WITH THE KING” with B.B. King, entrusted Doyle with the solo after Layla, the first since George Terry in the 70s. And Clapton takes over from him and explodes with a flash-like fast play. It is clear that Clapton was stimulated and agitated by Doyle’s participation, and it is also reflected in the solo after I Shot The Sheriff and the tremendous solo in Have You Ever Loved A Woman. For the two encore songs, Clapton’s favorite young guitarist Robert Randolph, who served as the opening act, jumps in and shows off his outstanding pedal steel play. 2004 Frankfurt is full of highlights and worth listening to. Live at Festhalle, Frankfurt, Germany 8th April 2004 PERFECT SOUND(from Original Masters) Disc 1 (52:41) 1. Intro. 2. Let It Rain 3. Hoochie Coochie Man 4. Bell Bottom Blues 5. I Shot The Sheriff 6 Milkcow’s Calf Blues 7. When You Got A Good Friend 8. They’re Red Hot 9. Kind Hearted Woman Blues 10. Got To Get Better In A Little While Disc 2 (58:03) 1. I Wanna little Girl 2. Change The World 3. Have You Ever Loved A Woman 4. Badge 5. Wonderful Tonight 6. Layla 7. Cocaine 8. Member Introduction 9. Sunshine Of Your Love 10. Got My Mojo Working Eric Clapton – Guitar, Vocals Nathan East – Bass , Vocals Chris Stainton – Keyboards Steve Gadd – Drums Doyle Bramhall II – Guitar, Vocals Billy Preston – Keyboards, Vocals Sharon White – Backing Vocals Michelle John – Backing Vocals