Eric Clapton/UK 1988

We have a lineup of 2 CDs of rare and valuable Eric Clapton and Genesis-related charity concerts. This is a 2CD complete recording of the charity concert held in Bramley, Surrey, England on July 2, 1988, with a very good and spacious monaural audience recording. Speaking of Clapton in the 1980s, it was a time when his participation in charity concerts and other artists’ albums was noticeable. He collaborated with numerous charity concerts, including the Prince’s Trust Concerts in 1986, 1987, and 1988. It can be said that these activities led to him establishing and operating the “Crossroad Center” himself today. This concert was held to raise funds for the King Edward VII Hospital. The participating musicians are: Eric Clapton – guitar / vocals, Andy Fairweather Low – guitar / vocals, Mike Rutherford – guitar / vocals, Gary Brooker – keyboards / vocals, Howard Jones – keyboards, Rick Wills – bass, Phil Collins – drums / vocals, Henry Spinetti – drums, Jodie Linscott – percussion, Sam Brown – vocals, Vicky Brown – vocals, Carol Kenyon – vocals, Margo Buchanon – vocals, Mel Collins – saxophone, Frank Mead – saxophone, representing the British rock world. They were amazing people. Since so many stars were participating, Clapton only sings on three songs: Behind The Mask, It’s In The Way That You Use It, and Cocaine, but the highlight is in the guitar play. It has long been known that Clapton stands out with his outstanding play in session activities, but here he also shows his true value with his outstanding guitar work when he is in the background. Andy Fairweather Rowe and Henry Spinetti, who would support Clapton in the 90s, are here, and it is also clear that Procol Harum’s Gary Brooker and Clapton’s friendship continued. Phil Collins plays double drums with Spinetti from beginning to end. Clapton also performs a wonderful solo in the middle solo of Andy’s number Gin House, and in the blue shadow of Procol Harum, he plays a delicious solo with Brooker’s organ. In addition to each musician’s representative solo numbers, the set list includes Procol Harum, Genesis numbers, standards, and cover numbers, so you won’t get bored. It can be said to be a valuable sound source not only for Clapton but also for understanding the abilities of veteran British musicians. Live at Wintershall Estate, Bramley, Surrey, UK 2nd July 1988 TRULY PERFECT SOUND Disc 1 1. Celebration 2. Yes Indeed 3. Behind The Mask 4. Celebrate Our Love 5. I Missed Again 6. Stop 7. Conquistador 8. Throwing It All Away 9. Limelight 10. All I Need 11. Gin House 12. It’s In The Way That You Use It 13. No One Is To Blame 14. Echoes In The Night Disc 2 1. Wide-Eyed And Legless 2. You Can ‘t Hurry Love 3. You Know I Love You 4. A Salty Dog 5. Inside Out 6. Hold On I’m Coming / Soothe Me / You Don’t Know Like I Know 7. I Want To Know What Love Is 8 Whiter Shade Of Pale 9. The Night Time Is The Right Time 10. Cocaine 11. Medley : Turn It On Again / Everybody Needs Somebody / Satisfaction / Midnight Hour / Turn It On Again 12. I Wish 13. Fireworks Eric Clapton – guitar / vocals Andy Fairweather Low – guitar / vocals Mike Rutherford – guitar / vocals Gary Brooker – keyboards / vocals Howard Jones – keyboards Rick Wills – bass Phil Collins – drums / vocals Henry Spinetti – drums Jodie Linscott – percussion Sam Brown – vocals Vicky Brown – vocals Carol Kenyon – vocals Margo Buchanon – vocals Mel Collins – saxophone Frank Mead – saxophone