Yes, it was a natural thing for him to do, and I think thats also his invention. Some blues revisionists, most recently the musicologist Elijah Wald, have tried to downplay Johnsons importance as a blues artist, maintaining that his importance was a creation of his later, white audience. I thought to myself, Im not going to do that, I just dont think I can. Lost my way! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2016. King in 2000, Me and Mr. Johnson is his first full tribute to Johnson. Others point out that a lot of his material was actually derived from previous work by House and other bluesmen like Lonnie Johnson and Kokomo Arnold. (His set on Jools Holland at New Year hinted at what he could do with the material.) And our relationship never recovered after that. What struck me more than anything else was how in touch with his feelings he was. Eric Clapton will release an entire album of covers of songs by Robert Johnson on March 23rd. One of the best albums Clapton's done since he left cream this is proper blues. You mention that while playing a line on the low strings he would simultaneously pick little reference notes on the high strings thats something he does on When You Got A Good Friend. Wrong and wrong again, according to Johnson's younger . : The truth is, its never been possible for me to do it before. , Release date It goes from just a jam to a genuine mission. Ships from and sold by Mild JAPAN. Eric Patrick Clapton (born 30 March 1945) is an English blues-rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, and composer. I dont think about it at all [laughs]. Clapton Singing Robert Johnson. Clapton was on the frontline of the British blues movement in 1965, playing with John Mayalls Bluesbreakers. Robert traveled throughout the Deep South in the 1930's playing anywhere the train happened to take him. Do you feel any personal obligation to pass your knowledge down to younger guys like Doyle Bramhall II? He is just playing his art from the heart driven by a passion for RJ's music. Factory sealed. "My concept was, You guys dont know this song, so all thats left are the words and the vocal melody, so Ill hold it together that way. Copyright 2022 Penske Business Media, LLC. Muddy just carried a power that everyone was in awe of. When Robert Leroy Johnson was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi on or around May 8, 1911, his life was already atypical. But do I grasp it any better? I first heard him through his manager, who is a friend of mine. Fellow guitarist is Doyle Bramhall II. Eric Clapton put it more plainly: "I have never found anything more deeply soulful than Robert Johnson." The power of Johnson's music has been amplified over the years by the fact that so little about him is known and what little biographical information we now have only revealed itself at an almost glacial pace. When I was younger, Hellhound used to frighten me when I listened to it. I couldnt allow myself to go there and now I think I shouldve tried.. Search titles only; Posted by Member: Separate names with a comma. CLAPTON: Yes, there's a passage. Walking Blues Robert Johnson Eric Clapton played on a Fender ResonatorRobert Johnson's Walking Blues, based on Eric Clapton's unplugged arrangement. DISC 1. Probably worth having in my Clapton collection. Me and Mr. Johnson will feature the guitar legends interpretations of fourteen songs by the Delta blues legend, including Love in Vain and Hellhound on My Trail.. I just wasnt man enough or I didnt think I was. I think of it as a landmark that I navigate by, whenever I feel myself going adrift. Walking Blues Robert Johnson Eric Clapton played on a Fender ResonatorRobert Johnson's Walking Blues, based on Eric Clapton's unplugged arrangement. The idea that he was really singing about being pursued by demons was too much for me for a while I really couldnt deal with it. "Theres a part where Robert sings, Cant you hear the wind howling? What would you say distinguishes Roberts playing from that of his Delta bluesman peers? : And its the same with Buddy and BB its almost like they are kings.. Clapton finally decided to come to terms with what many of his fans have always wanted, a pure Robert Johnson tribute. , Media Format Here it is, finally, the release we have been waiting for. and follows it with a response with his slide, and its just like his voice. I regret it because I think it wouldve been possible to do. Little Queen Of Spades is intriguing, vocally its one of the only tracks on the album where it sounds like you are really trying to imitate Roberts singing It was easier to allow myself to emulate Johnson there because we had abandoned the rest of his arrangement on that song. (1986), The Search for Robert Johnson (1992) and Eric ClaptonSessions for Robert Johnson . Live, intimate and raw, ERIC CLAPTON - SESSIONS FOR ROBERT J is Eric Clapton's tribute to blues legend Robert Johnson. When I did, my first reaction was, Whoa, these guys are kind of noisy, theyre kind of clanky! Classic interview: When Slowhand revisited Robert Johnson's legacy in 2004 we spoke to a candid bluesman "When all the original blues guys are gone, you start to realise that someone has to tend to the tradition", In the midst of recording his own new material, Eric Clapton suddenly started jamming on Robert Johnson songs and ended up with a whole album, Me And Mr Johnson. By submitting my information, I agree to receive personalized updates and marketing messages about Eric Clapton based on my information, interests, . It drives me crazy that theres this performance of me floating around where Im supposed to be on the one where really Im on the two. So, I never really revisit my old stuff. , Run time AWESOME! [2] Released in March 2004 by Reprise Records, with the cover painted by Sir Peter Blake, using a series of photographs of Clapton. Please try again. MusicRadar is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. : I heard Johnson before I heard Son House and Charlie Patton, and people kept telling me I had to check them out. That is slight criticism, though. Blues legend Robert Johnson has been mythologized as a backwoods loner, his talent the result of selling his soul to the devil. Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2018, Both the DVD and CD are good a true Clapton fan needs to buy this only Eric can translate Robert Johnson work for the new generation to learn about Blues, Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2004. Robert Johnson was one of the greatest blues guitar players of the 1930's, and as such he is considered one of the "grandfathers" of rock and roll. Eric Clapton's "Sweet Home Chicago" features a swinging groove and a summertime feel thanks to its 12 bar blues and strum pattern. Even when I played Malted Milk on Unplugged, I did it as a duet with Andy Fairweather Low. You will receive a verification email shortly. All rights reserved. Billy Preston and Chris Stainton. The next thing youd have to ask is whether were going to just play, or is somebody going to sing? His father, Doyle Bramhall, Sr., played drums for legendary Lightnin' Hopkins and for Freddie King. Hopefully someone here can help me understand why Eric Clapton put out two CDs of Robert Johnson blues, both in 2004. Could this one soothing piano chord help prevent people from having nightmares? : I recognise that I have some responsibility to keep the music alive, and its a pretty honourable position to be in., 6 ways to play guitar like Eric Clapton. I find it very difficult to play by myself.. Hes one of the only guitarists I know who can sound like Hop Wilson, a guy from Houston who played lap steel but sounds something like BB King. His landmark recordings in 1936 and 1937 display a combination of singing, guitar skills, and songwriting talent that has influenced later generations of musicians. How could he play in front of other people when hes exposing his emotions so entirely? Faith Lapidushas more. He had finesse! Clapton. , Director . Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Sitting in the abandoned . Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 3, 2022. , Is Discontinued By Manufacturer Clapton has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Yardbirds, of Cream, and as a solo performer, being the only person ever to be inducted three times. "Take Kindhearted Woman Blues. When I was a teenager, I could take the music only in very small measures because it was so intense. Clapton will never be Robert Johnson. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2005. BA1 1UA. Bell Bottom Blues - Derek and the Dominoes, written when Clapton was suffering incredible emotional pain, unrequited love, drug addiction. Eric Clapton has recorded several . Sweet Home Chicago (CD) Milkcow's Calf Blues (CD) Terraplane Blues (CD) . by Eric Clapton Audio CD. What is more important to you these days, playing the guitar or singing? Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by monoman, Apr 23, 2008. Producer (s) Don Law. Ive always run away from that responsibility. A performance/documentary DVD with 14 tracks (from which the 11 CD selections are taken), Sessions for Robert J is blues heaven. Here Johnson recorded for the first time a number of songs he played across the Delta including "Come On In My Kitchen," Kind Hearted Woman Blues," "Cross Road Blues" and Terraplane Blues which became a regional hit, selling 5,000 copies. I don't know whether I see this at its best here. Stop Breaking Down. Starting bid: US $6.99 [ 0 bids] Shipping: $3.49 Economy . , ASIN I mustve come off like some nave blues collector. Im sure Ill do another one with somebody in the future, and in that way I feel like Ive done my part. Its just plain weird. : You can hear raw pain in the lyrics and vocals. How would you explain Johnsons greatness to a blues novice? , Steve Gadd, Eric Clapton, Nathan East, Billy Preston, Chris Stainton, Language So I sang as close as I could, in a relaxed way, to the original version., Ive never actually sat down and played Robert Johnson unaccompanied. Simply stated, this is Clapton's best work in interpreting the songs of Robert Johnson. TRACKS. He was true, absolutely, to his own vision, and as deep as I have gotten into the music over the last 30 years, I have never found anything more deeply soulful than Robert Johnson. I certainly put that one to bed quickly! Eric Clapton recorded it along with several other Robert Johnson songs for his 2004 tribute album, Me and Mr. Johnson. British guitarist and singer-songwriter Eric Clapton's recording career as a solo album artist began in 1970, with the release of his self-titled debut, Eric Clapton.His second effort, 461 Ocean Boulevard, reached the top of the American album chart and the top ten in several other countries. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Guy R, Dec 16, 2004 #7 eelkiller One of the great unwashed Location: Northern Ontario Since then, he has released several best selling albums, such as Unplugged (1992), From the Cradle . "I think that was Robert Johnsons invention, which is a considerable contribution to the blues, and it enabled me to make a direct connection from Robert Johnson to Jimmy Reed.. Which tracks were the most difficult to capture as a recording? Ive grown up and grown out of the myth. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 7, 2018. In an essay for a 1990 boxset of Johnson's recordings, Clapton said: "Robert Johnson to me is the most important blues musician who ever lived. "When you add a singer, thats when the music gets serious; the rest is just playing around. 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Peligro dies, aged 63. I think Hellhound On My Trail is like that. With Cream he scored a charting hit with a cover of Johnsons Crossroads in 1969, a song that would provide the title of his 1988 box set. Clapton and the band retrace Robert Johnson's studio recording footsteps from 1936 and 1937 even going back to some of the same places Johnson recorded. A lynch mob forced Charles to flee Mississippi for Memphis, and Robert was born of an affair not long after. I just play what I play, and every so often make a blues-oriented album like this one and hope people pick up on it. Even people I loved, like [the blues pianist] Leroy Carr or [Delta bluesman] Son House, still sounded like entertainers to me. Little Queen of Spades. I can play Big Bill Broonzys stuff, but theres something very symmetrical about his music. Then stay away. : Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Its just acknowledged when they walk into a room. Eric Clapton Plays Robert Johnson (MUSIC) HOST: Singer and guitarist Eric Clapton has a new album. So in the end we tried it both ways. Clapton spoke to us in 2004 about Johnsons influence. In a way, it does seem like I shouldve done it already. You dont want to make it a mission, but you have to make sure that nobody forgets completely. But when all the original blues guys are gone, you start to realise that someone has to tend to the tradition. Since the beginning we Clapton fans have know of his passion for RJ's 29 songs. Exceptionally honest music CD that comes with a DVD showing the work in progress.Soberly shot, very tastefully produced soundwise. There is an element of the Unplugged album that draws you in, although of course there is electric and acoustic in this recording. : The playing feels looser and while still playing homage to Johnson has much more of Clapton's musicianship showing through. To tell you the truth, I never really did. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. But then Id go back to Robert and Id think, Theres no comparison, this guys got finesse. Clapton finally decided to come to terms with what many of his fans have always wanted, a pure Robert Johnson tribute. SESSIONS FOR ROBERT J - ERIC CLAPTON (DVD + CD SET) CLAPTON PLAYS ROBERT JOHNSON: Condition: Very Good. I dont think its very good. Most were just imitating other people or developing something for the stage. "I think I had to redo the vocals on Last Fair Deal Gone Down and Stop Breaking Down. Instead of solo guitar, youve arranged Johnsons music for a complete band, and often completely depart from the feel of the original versions. Johnson was once described as a one man power trio because of his penchant for simultaneously playing a bass line, a rhythm part on the middle strings and a lead riff on the treble strings all while singing the song. Robert certainly sang about the Devil and hell in songs like Me And The Devil Blues and Hellhound On My Trail. Clumsy is probably too harsh of a word. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Light storage wear. Clapton azt rja az nletrajzi knyvben, hogy egy nagyon szomor albumot szeretett volna kszteni s ehhez Simon Climie-t . Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE (born 30 March 1945), is an English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Filmed during tour rehearsals in London and Dallas plus a Los Angeles hotel room and the Dallas warehouse where Johnson made some of his final recordings, Sessions for Robert J finds Clapton performing all Robert Johnson songs with his touring band, acoustically with Doyle Bramhall II and solo-as well as discussing Johnson and his influence. , Product Dimensions , Actors Search child forums as well Id have to say that I dont its as mystical and as mysterious to me now as it ever was. Robert Johnson, (born c. 1911, Hazlehurst, Mississippi, U.S.died August 16, 1938, near Greenwood, Mississippi), American blues composer, guitarist, and singer whose eerie falsetto singing voice and masterful rhythmic slide guitar influenced both his contemporaries and many later blues and rock musicians. Of course we baffled some of the instruments to minimise leaking, but we all played together in one room and did everything live, including the vocals. $79.69. And while I accept that he was a product of influences like Lonnie Johnson and Kokomo Arnold, I dont think anyone summed up the whole Delta blues experience or had the impact that he did., "Hellhound used to frighten me when I listened to it", Does the Devil mythology associated with Johnson still hold any interest for you? , MPAA rating Not that this is the first time Clapton has paid tribute to Johnson. He is now recognized as a master of the blues, particularly the Delta blues style. However, Charles was not his father. , Number of discs There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. The project was filmed during tour rehearsals in London and Dallas, and features a recording session at 508 Park Avenue, the Dallas warehouse where Johnson made Live, intimate and raw, ERIC CLAPTON - SESSIONS FOR ROBERT J is Eric Clapton's tribute to blues legend Robert Johnson. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Mix of good stuff and some I did not enjoy. Unable to add item to List. The album sort of came about by accident. (Image credit: Robert Johnson) The Robert Johnson legend goes that he gained his guitar virtuosity from the Devil after a midnight meeting at a Crossroads, as described in the song he recorded back in the 1930s - and rejuvenated nearly 40 years later by Eric Clapton and Cream. and ended up with a whole album, Me And Mr Johnson. It contains fourteen Robert Johnson songs. I played this whole album with my fingers instead of a pick, and deprived myself of my natural attack., 5 ways to play like Robert Johnson without making a deal with the devil. Eric Clapton is a huge Blues fan and loves Robert Johnson that is considered one of the most important musicians of the genre. It was the whole package. A Pilgrim a brit gitros-nekes dalszerz Eric Clapton 1998-ban kiadott nagylemeze.Az album 1998. mrcius 10-n jelent meg.. A Pilgrim az els olyan Eric Clapton album az 1989-ben megjelent Journeyman ta, amely j sajt szerzemnyeket tartalmaz. Eric Clapton 515 Vinyl 12 offers from $21.99 Eric Clapton Eric Clapton 402 Audio CD 32 offers from $4.05 Track Listings Editorial Reviews Product Description On Me And Mr.Johnson, Eric Clapton covers 14 of the 29 songs Robert Johnson, the most mythic figure of the blues, wrote and recorded in his lifetime. Clapton was born on 30 March 1945 in Ripley, Surrey, England, to 16-year-old Patricia Molly Clapton ( 7 January 1929 - March 1999) and Edward Walter Fryer ( 21 March 1920 - 15 May 1985), a 25-year-old soldier from Montreal, Quebec. Performed by Eric Clapton, Doyle Bramhall II, Nathan East, Steve Gadd, Billy Preston and Chris Stainton. What specifically did you learn from playing with guys like Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy and BB King? Music, for the most part, was very artificial.
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