Eric Clapton - 24 Nights (Orchestral) (3LP)

In 1990, Eric Clapton performed 18 nights at one of his favorite venues - the famous Royal Albert Hall in London. During the 18 run of shows Clapton performed with three different line-ups: a rock band, a blues band, and an orchestra. Eric returned to the same venue in 1991 with the same three line -ups and played a further 24 shows. The huge undertaking of rehearsing for performances of three distinctly different genres was made even more challenging by the line-up for the rock shows varying from 4, 9 or 13 band members. Clapton has always played with superlative musicians, and these shows were no exception.

The bands included Johnnie Johnson, Jimmie Vaughan, Chuck Leavell, Nathan East, Greg Phillinganes, Steve Ferrone, Ray Cooper, and Jerry Portnoy. Additionally, legendary special guests joined Clapton on stage: Phil Collins in the rock ensemble; Robert Cray, Buddy Guy and Albert Collins for the blues shows.

The Orchestral performances were arranged and conducted by Michael Kamen the highly regarded and successful composer who had worked with Clapton previously (Lethal Weapon, Edge Of Darkness). The set list included the epic 30 minute ‘Concerto For Guitar’ that Kamen composed especially for Clapton - released now for the first time.

1. Crossroads

2. Bell Bottom Blues **

3. Lay Down Sally

4. Holy Mother

5. I Shot The Sheriff

6. Hard Times **

7. White Room

8. Can’t Find My Way Home (Feat. Nathan East on lead vocals)

9. Edge Of Darkness**

10. Old Love

11. Wonderful Tonight

12. Layla

13. Concerto For Electric Guitar Part 1

14. Concerto For Electric Guitar Part 2

All tracks have been remixed and the audio has been upgraded and remastered.

** (on 1991 CD release)