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It is easy to see why so many other artists followed the
style as it gives them a chance to show off their playing,
singing and performance skills in front of a small, knowledgeable
crowd for, in many cases, the first time in years.
Eric Clapton Unplugged is, as you would expect, very
blues-oriented, with Before You Accuse Me, Hey Hey, Nobody
Knows You When You're Down, sliding on down very nicely.
It also has a quiet mix of ballads such as Tears in Heaven,
Lonely Stranger and a wonderfully laidback version of
the rock classic Layla.
It is hard to watch the track Tears in Heaven, written
after the death of his young one, without getting a lump in
the throat and thinking just how brave is this bloke to be
able to perform such a painful tribute without breaking down.
Backing the maestro are Ray Cooper (percussion), Nathan East
(bass guitar/backing vocals), Steve Ferrone (drums), Chuck
Leavell (keyboards), Andy Fairweather Low (guitar), Katie
Kissoon (backing vocals), Tessa Niles (backing vocals).
Eric Clapton Unplugged may have been one of the first,
but boy, do all others have a lot to match when they release
their own acoustic concerts. Wonderful, wonderful stuff.
Conclusion: Rating: 90%
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