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E.C. Was Here
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0731453182325
Format: Live, Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
Label: Polydor / Umgd
Manufacturer: Polydor / Umgd
MPN: 531823
Number Of Discs: 1
Publication Date: 1996
Publisher: Polydor / Umgd
Release Date: August 20, 1996
Studio: Polydor / Umgd
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Editorial Review:
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
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Very Under Rated with Sadness Attached
Well, back in the day-when this record came out- you were trying to keep your records dust free and watching the tracking weight of the turntable tone arm. And looking for scratches!
That was the era. Cream, Hendrix, Joplin, Jim Morrison and the Doors, The Beatles (and soon Elvis and Lennon in tragedy) were all gone!
The '70's was a downright bummer trip and a prozac ride, before prozac was invented. The Eagles, came along with Linda Ronstadt and helped us get thru the decade, ... Read More
Rating: - Cool blues
Missed this CD in my E.C. collection.
Astonished to hear wellknown numbers in a different way.
This live performence is pure blues, cool performed.
Refreshing duet with Yvonne Elliman.
Rating:  - Eric Clapton
I'm 55 yrs young and have enjoyed his music since I can remember. I purchased this LP when it was released and still do not regret it. What a talent and songwriter. Does anyone remember the Yardbirds and so forth ? It is a must for any blues fan ? of course it is . Just sit down , shut up and listen .
Rating:  - Any Other Live Clapton Disc Is Better Than This
Flash back to mid-1970's, where record companies began releasing live albums regardless of the quality, a problem that would get worse after the unforeseen success of 'Frampton Comes Alive'. At this time Clapton had covered a reggae song, Bob Marley's "I Shot The Sheriff". Similarly, he had recorded what can best be described as laid-back versions of songs such as Dylan's "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" and the traditional "Swing Low Sweet Chariot". So the powers that be decide that since he is (some ... Read More
Rating: - classic live Clapton
Even though I read a bunch of reviews before investing in Eric Clapton's 1975 live album, I wasn't sure whether the sound and style would be closer to late 70's Clapton (the softer, more commercialized period of his career) or the heavy bluesy jamming days with Derek and the Dominos (which rules). Turns out the album overall is closer to the early days. Good!
I'm a big fan of Clapton's guitar playing. I think he's able to take a guitar solo and elevate it to a whole other world. He just ... Read More
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