Released in 1975 (and frequently collected by crate-diggers in various late-70s repressings), E.C. Was Here is a live album that documented Clapton's 1974 tour. Coming off the massive success of 461 Ocean Boulevard , this tour served as a public celebration of his return to the stage.
How do you think this mid-70s live version with John Mayall? Eric Clapton - The Country Blues
Playing through his famous mid-70s setup, his tone here is warm, slightly overdriven, and incredibly vocal. Released in 1975 (and frequently collected by crate-diggers
Originally written and recorded by the legendary Delta bluesman Robert Johnson in 1936, "Ramblin' On My Mind" holds a sacred place in Clapton's catalog. He famously sang his first-ever recorded lead vocal on a version of this very song back in 1966 on the iconic John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton album.
On many pressings and streaming versions, this track is heavily tied to "Driftin' Blues," forming a massive slow-blues medley that showcases his masterclass in phrasing and dynamics. How do you think this mid-70s live version with John Mayall
While his studio efforts in the mid-70s leaned heavily into laid-back rock, reggae, and pop, his live shows were a different beast entirely. On stage, Clapton let his guitar do the talking, stretching out standard blues numbers into massive, emotive jams. 🎶 The Track: "Ramblin' On My Mind"
Robert Johnson's music was meant to be raw. The inherent warmth of a vinyl master perfectly complements the grit and soul of the delta blues. He famously sang his first-ever recorded lead vocal
If you have stumbled upon a classic vinyl rip or a physical copy of this specific record, you are listening to one of the most passionate periods of Clapton’s live performing career. 🎸 The Context: Eric Clapton’s E.C. Was Here