From his presence in seminal blues-rockers the Yardbirds to the power trio of Cream and his own solo career, Clapton's work has relied heavily on his electric guitar skills. The acoustic surroundings were a fruitful but unexpected turn for Clapton. The show first aired on March 11th, 1992, in the U.S.Ĭlapton's performance on Unplugged nabbed him an armload of trophies at the 1993 Grammy Awards, including Album Of The Year, Best Male Vocal Performance, and Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. Clapton eventually married Boyd in 1979, but they later divorced.Ĭlapton's Unplugged special was taped January 16th, 1992. Included is the ode to his late son Tears In Heaven. Clapton fell in love with Patti Boyd, who was at the time married to his friend George Harrison. Eric Clapton performs 15 acoustic songs in this outstanding entry from the MTV Unplugged series. The history of the song, which has now passed into legend, is rooted in a love triangle. of Discs: 1 disc(s) Studio / Label: Reprise. Not only is it the bestselling album of Claptons career to. By deconstructing the tune's original electric guitar lines, Clapton performed “Layla” with only the spine of the song intact, a drastic revision. Title: Unplugged Artist: Eric Clapton Genre: Rock/PopPop Duration: 61.40 mins Format: CD / Album Type: CD No. Eric Clapton / Unplugged 2CD+DVD remastered and expanded reissue 1. Released in August 1992, Eric Claptons Unplugged album is a classic in every sense of the word. This laid-back, live, intimate session featuring Eric Clapton's bluesy guitar playing is quite enjoyable-if a bit limited in scope.
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Ironically, the searing blues on the record, and on “Layla” in particular, only increased his reputation.Ĭlapton re-recorded “Layla” for an MTV Unplugged special. Eric Clapton performs a live acoustic set for the MTV unplugged series which features a slow version of 'Layla'. Seeking to downplay his guitar-god status, Eric Clapton refused to have his name included in the group name or album title. Warm, Massive soundstage, insane instrument separation, 3D sound.
On that date in 1992, 300 music fans boarded coaches in London for Bray Studios near Windsor. “Layla” was originally released on the Derek & the Dominos album Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs in November 1970. Eric Clapton Unplugged (2011, 180 gram, Vinyl) Eric Clapton Unplugged (1992, Gatefold, Vinyl) I've just had a listen to my Bellman cut in headphones and it's unbelievable, and doesn't sound the slightest bit digital. 30 Years On: MTV Unplugged with Eric Clapton Posted by JanuHard to imagine, but 16 January 2022 marks the 30th Anniversary of the filming and recording of Eric Clapton’s blockbuster Unplugged before a live studio audience. Eric Clapton - From the Album Eric Clapton Unplugged - Manufacturer Part : HL00702086 Features: Matching folio to his best-selling acoustic album. Recorded: January 16th, 1992, at Bray Studios, Berkshire, England
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