24 Nights- Rock 1... ~upd~ | Eric Clapton - The Definitive

In 1990, Eric Clapton began an annual tradition at the Royal Albert Hall with an 18-night residency, which he expanded to 24 nights in 1991. To keep the performances fresh, he rotated through three distinct formats: a core rock band (varying from 4 to 13 members), a dedicated blues band, and a full orchestra.

This is the crown jewel. The arrangement is faster than the studio original by about 10 BPM. Listen carefully to Greg Phillinganes' left hand on the Hammond B3—he plays the iconic bass riff that Jack Bruce originally wrote, while Nathan East doubles it. When Clapton hits the descending harmony line in the solo, the Albert Hall becomes a sacred church of heavy rock. Eric Clapton - The Definitive 24 Nights- Rock 1...

The newly released Rock disc (available across CD, Blu-ray, and digital formats) rearranges the setlist from the original release. Here is what hits you like a sledgehammer. In 1990, Eric Clapton began an annual tradition

box set. It documents Clapton’s record-setting residency at London’s Royal Albert Hall in 1990 and 1991. Core Background The Residency The arrangement is faster than the studio original