Eric Clapton/Scotland 1989

The third installment of “Eric Clapton Week” is the release of a forgotten masterpiece! On January 18, 1989, just before the 12 consecutive performances at the Royal Albert Hall, the Edinburgh Playhouse performance was recorded in full with a superb level of super high quality stereo audience recording. It is a secret master that was recorded by Taper, a veteran living in the UK who we trust. Here, let’s take a chronological look at the topics of this concert period to see when this concert took place in Clapton’s career. Clapton’s activities were active from the beginning of 1989.・January 16th to February 3rd, 1989: UK tour (including 12 consecutive performances at the Royal Albert Hall in London at the end) ←★Here★≪Spring 1989: Recorded the album “JOURNEYMAN” in New York≫・May 9th, 1989: Joined Carl Perkins’ gig at the Bottom Line in New York　・May 31st, 1985: Attended the “International Rock Awards” at the Lexington Armory in New York. Presented the award to Keith Richards, who won the award, and also participated in the performance to commemorate the award. From this situation, we can see that they were planning to play to their heart’s content at the live performance before starting recording of the new album. Moreover, this day was the day before the 12 consecutive RAH performances that began the next day. In other words, it was a warm-up gig just like the real thing, the final stage of the final touches. The band was a simple four-piece with three elite members that Clapton had placed great trust in since the album “AUGUST”. It was a perfect situation to play the guitar to his heart’s content. As expected, Clapton generously included a set of classic songs from the Cream era to that time. The Dominos number Bell Bottom Blues was performed for the first time since 1975 with the same band as the Dominos. And Forever Man was set for the first time in five years. Phil Collins’ drumming was outstanding. And the four members’ abilities were fully demonstrated in the raging urban blues Same Old Blues. And the number featured as a thank you to Phil Collins for his support was Easy Lover. It was a catchy and bubbly number that was all the rage at the time, but here Nathan East played the role of Philip Bailey and duetted with Collins. There, Clapton played a brilliant solo on his signature Strat. This year, a limited-time performance was held only for this tour. The veteran Taper himself went out and recorded it. The result is an ultra-clear sound that can only be described as astonishing. Not only Clapton’s guitar, but also the tight drum sound is recorded with the highest clarity, allowing you to enjoy the crisp ensemble with the best sound image. A recording source from a medium hall in one of the leading British provincial cities in 1989. Please enjoy this top-of-the-line stereo audience recording that combines the boldness and high level of perfection unique to warm-up gigs that cannot be experienced at the Royal Albert Hall. Live at The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh, Scotland 18th January 1989 PERFECT SOUND(from Original Masters) Disc 1 (73:07) 1. Introduction 2. Crossroads 3. White Room 4. I Shot The Sheriff 5. Bell Bottom Blues 6. Wonderful Tonight 7. After Midnight 8. Can’t Find My Way Home 9. Forever Man 10. Same Old Blues Disc 2 (51:56) 1. Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door 2. Easy Lover 3. Tearing Us Apart 4. Member Introduction 5. Cocaine 6. A Remark You Made 7. Layla 8. Behind The Mask 9. Sunshine Of Your Love Eric Clapton : Guitar & Vocals Nathan East : Bass Greg Phillinganes : Keyboards Phil Collins : Drums