Ec Was Here

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A 1975 live album that found Clapton at--if you'll pardon the expression--a crossroads, E.C. Was Here marks the line of demarcation between the guitar hero of the past and more song-oriented player he'd become for the second half of the '70s. Clapton breaks out on a couple of old Blind Faith numbers--"Presence of the Lord" and "Can't Find My Way Home"--that reflect his soulful, spiritual side, while "Further On Up the Road" rocks out and Charles Brown's "Drifting Blues," restored to its full eleven-and-a-half-minute length on the CD's newly remastered version, presents another instrumental showcase. There are only six tunes here, but E.C. leaves his indelible mark on each of them. --Daniel Durchholz --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Ec Was Here, Music, Eric Clapton, Rock

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"Tell Them EC Was Here" and he left you a CD!

Ec Was Here

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000F6YPJQ
Release Date: 2006-06-27

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"Tell Them EC Was Here" and he left you a CD!.......2007-06-21

As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" and a former radio disc-jockey, I am often asked to write and or discuss various recordings from the 60's and 70's.

For as long as there have been record companies they have taken constant criticism (Well deserved) for being short sided, out of touch with the artists audience, and only caring about the might dollar. When August 1975 saw the release of "E.C. Was Here" the accolades belong not only to Mr. Clapton but the suits for understanding in advance this wasn't going to be about hit singles and three minute songs.

"E.C. Was Here" contains six tracks. Only one was penned by Clapton the Blind Faith masterpiece ("Presence Of The Lord"). He would deliver another Blind Faith treasure "Can't Find My Way Home" (Steve Winwood).

The opening track "Have You Ever Loved A Woman" is written by Billy Myles. Clapton's not the only one singing the blues. His guitar sounds as sincere as E.C. with a terrific rendition.

Next comes "Presence Of The Lord." During the 6:40 things get very still. You became fixated on the pure emotion from Clapton. He was attempting to put the drug demons behind and with Yvonne Elliman's incredible voice along side, this is as good as any post Blind Faith version. Your ear can hear after "Everybody knows the score" E.C. mutters "yeah." Don't think the vocal arrangement dampers the guitar. Clapton's six string sounds like a blowtorch.

Track three is the longest one on the disc. It is the Brown, Moore, and Williams composition "Driftin' Blues. Clapton's wizardry leads the band through an exhausting and uplifting 11:43.

Up next is Eric's tremendous rendition of "Can't Find My Way Home." Once again, Yvonne Elliman's powerhouse and vocal diversification enhances an instant classic.

One of Clapton's idols Robert Johnson's "Rambling On My Mind" follows the Blind Faith genius. It is one thing to pay homage to your heroes but harder to excel in the process. Clapton plays the blues as if there would be no tomorrow. The guitar's tone perfect for the stroll back in time.

Joe Medwick and Don Robey's tune "Further On Up The Road" has been played a million times. When Clapton puts this in the set list (He has many times over the years) it brings a certain distinction. Jamie Oldaker's drums sound wonderful in conjunction with the guitar.

Throughout the festivities the CD mix of the other players Carl Radle (Bass), George Terry (Guitar), Marcy Levy (Vocals), and Dick Sims (Keyboards) is well done.

Tell them "E.C. was here."

Enjoy the music and be well,

Craig Fenton

Author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent"

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