From lukelinus at yahoo.com Wed Oct 1 10:37:27 2003 From: lukelinus at yahoo.com (LukeLinus) Date: Mon Oct 6 10:26:20 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] missing digests Message-ID: <20031001163727.82193.qmail@web21105.mail.yahoo.com> Hi, archive retrieval doesnt work. I am looknig for #168 and #170 Thanks best regards from Germany Peter last show: Sting / Paris next show: tba ===== http://www.lukelinus.com __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com From hillman at planet-torque.com Wed Oct 1 21:18:47 2003 From: hillman at planet-torque.com (David Hillman) Date: Mon Oct 6 10:26:20 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Testing New List Host Message-ID: See subject. -- D a v i d H i l l m a n hillman@planet-torque.com From ThisOldMagazine at aol.com Thu Oct 2 08:55:58 2003 From: ThisOldMagazine at aol.com (ThisOldMagazine@aol.com) Date: Mon Oct 6 10:26:20 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] I'm So Glad Message-ID: <192.207ac048.2cad6c4e@aol.com> I'm So Glad, I'm So Glad, I'm Glad, I'm Glad, I'm Glad Dont' know what to do, don't know what to do, don't know what to do! I got the digest on aol, got the digest on aol, got the digest on aol! Don't know what to say, don't know what to say, but i'll say it anyway I'm so glad, I'm so glad, I'm glad I'm glad I'm glad Somebody who ought to know said EC would probably be touring Europe and US in 2004. Tom -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031002/57a5e1a0/attachment.htm From Artaarias at aol.com Thu Oct 2 10:03:27 2003 From: Artaarias at aol.com (Artaarias@aol.com) Date: Mon Oct 6 10:26:20 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Hubert Sumlin: About Them Shoes Message-ID: <0868E207.1D6C641C.022CCD68@aol.com> Hubert Sumlin: About Them Shoes Cover album from legendary bluesman and Howlin' Wolf guitarist Hubert Sumlin, with songs from the repertoire of Wolf's Chicago arch-rival in the '50s and '60s, Muddy Waters. Recorded in New York in the fall of 2000 and spring 2001, the album features guest appearances by rock stars and blues aficionados like Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Levon Helm of The Band, Waters sideman Bob Margolin, bassist Mudcat Ward of the J. Geils Band and many more. Officially released by Warner/WEA in the winter of 2003. Levon Helm also appeared together with David Johansen, Jimmy Vivino, and Mike Merritt on Sumlin's guitar instruction video The Blues Guitar of Hubert Sumlin, recorded for Homespun Tapes in 1999. ===== Hubert Sumlin's About Them Shoes is a refreshingly pure blues recording which comes at a time when others are distorting the genre with various "contemporary" elements. The songs are from the repertoire of Muddy Waters . seven tunes written by Waters (McKinley Morganfield), four by Willie Dixon, one from Carl C. Wright, and a beauty by Sumlin to close things out. Dixon's "I'm Ready" starts things off with Eric Clapton on lead guitar and vocals, the drums of Levon Helm, and Paul Oscher's oozing harmonica filling in nicely with David Maxwell's piano. It's bouncy and shows a side of Clapton not often present on his own albums. Sumlin's lead is tasty, giving way to Oscher's equally gritty wail. Waters' own "Still a Fool" has Keith Richards on lead vocals and sharing the guitar chores with Sumlin. It's got that Rolling Stones-ish ragged edge that producer Rob Fraboni knows so well; Fraboni's guiding hand never gets in the way of the musical process that flows across the CD. James Cotton's harp comes in to spice up "She's Into Something," which features percussionist George Recile on lead vocals and Helm back on the skins. Helm plays drums on eight of the 13 tracks, Recile on four, with the final number, Hubert Sumlin's only original, "Little Girl, This Is the End," closing the set without percussion. "Little Girl" features a charming interplay between Keith Richards and Sumlin's guitars, while Paul Nowinski adds a full-bottom bass to round things out. It's Sumlin's only vocal contribution to the disc, and that voice swims in Fraboni's mix of upfront guitars. This particular song was premiered on Holly Harris' Blues on Sunday program on December 15, 2002, a few months before the album's release, and played next to the remastered "Love in Vain" from Let It Bleed, one could see why the distinctive Richards style is such an important component of the Rolling Stones' success. The two Keith Richards tracks as well as the two contributions from Clapton will get immediate attention, and they do not disappoint, but Blondie Chaplin's vocal on "Look What You've Done" as well as Paul Oscher's on "Come Home Baby" deserve to not get lost in the shuffle. Nathaniel Peterson and George Recile also get to take the mic (with David Johansen about to add some vocals at press time), but none of the changing voices disrupt the vibe or take away from the fun. These blues aren't sad, they are charging, energetic performances from musicians who catch the groove and drive it for all it's worth. Maxwell's piano on Waters' "Come Home Baby" adds frills behind the guitars of Sumlin and Bob Margolin, while Oscher's harmonica just screams. It's a stunning blend of tension and dynamite, and one of the disc's highlights. About Them Shoes could have taken the marquee talent and gone for a glitzy platform to bring Hubert Sumlin into the mainstream. Instead, they dive headfirst into what this music is all about, and in doing so have come up with a mini-masterpiece. It's one of those records that can run endlessly in the CD player and keep entertaining. Hopefully it will expand the audience of this deserving virtuoso --Joe Viglione, All-Music Guide http://theband.hiof.no/albums/hubert_plays_muddy.html From smangano at solartestinglabs.com Thu Oct 2 12:32:33 2003 From: smangano at solartestinglabs.com (Sam Mangano) Date: Mon Oct 6 10:26:20 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] concert for george Message-ID: <012101c388fa$66fa7f40$1f01a8c0@solar3.Domain> happy to report to cleveland area list members that the concert is scheduled to be show on the big screen at the valley view cinemark theater on an exclusive engagement beginning 10/3. it is located at 6001 canal road in the valley under the I-480 bridge across from the golf dome. phone is 216-447-4900. www.concertforgeorge may have other local listings in your area. out sambo#8 From hillman at planet-torque.com Thu Oct 2 15:05:41 2003 From: hillman at planet-torque.com (David Hillman) Date: Mon Oct 6 10:26:20 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Administrivia: Changes Message-ID: In case you haven't noticed, we've moved to the new List Host. A brief summary of changes so far; * Apparently AOL subscribers, or at least one them, can receive the Digest now. * Web-based subscription/unsubscription at; http://five.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand * Web-based archives at http://five.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/ ( I do not have the archival archives on line there yet, but that will hopefully be possible. ) * You can now choose to receive the Digest as MIME-encoded, or plain text. The latter may not look pretty until I get HTML content-rejection straightened out, or everyone stops sending HTML in text messages. You'll have to get a password to do so, and there are a few other options you might be interested in at; http://five.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand Everyone is now receiving plain text by default, since I figure if you don't know what you want, you probably want plain text. If you want it "back the way it was", go to the above URL, set your password, and switch to MIME. * The Subject of Digest issues has changed slightly, so if you have a mail-processing rule looking for it, you should update it. We may be stuck back at V1 issue 1, as I don't see anyway to configure that. * Archive requests via mail, previously the only way to access the archives, no longer work. * I've cut the spam I receive by about 95%. ( | ) That's me mooning all the spammers who send me hundreds of messages day. "Ican'thearyouIcan'thearyouIcan'thearyou." If there's anything about the old Digest that seems to have gone away, ( good or bad ) and isn't mentioned above, feel free to let me know. -- D a v i d H i l l m a n hillman@planet-torque.com From viktor_box at hotmail.com Fri Oct 3 00:47:43 2003 From: viktor_box at hotmail.com (Ash Elsalaymeh) Date: Mon Oct 6 10:26:20 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Cream Grande Ballroom Offer Message-ID: It's been awhile, but I'm finally able to offer this show back up the list (thanks Don). I've got three copies that will go out to the first three Slowhanders to send me an e-mail with their mailing address. Cheers, Ash -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The final track starts without Eric who joins in later have repaired his guitar string!. The stories of breaking strings regularly are confirmed here However Keith Relf just manages to squeeze out Eric's attempt at a full -blown blues solo. The recording quality is very good for the period better than the previous releases. It was made only a few days before Keith Relf collapsed with his lung problem. He missed the visit to Switzerland with the rest of the band being replaced by Mick O'Neil of The Authentics for this trip. The immediate replacement singer was Tony Carter from The Grebbles - another Gomelski stable band. They also featured Roger Pearce who had deputised for Eric during his previous break from The Yardbirds in December 1963. Michael Bedford Crawdaddy Old-timer From pigpen at esper.com Fri Oct 3 07:10:48 2003 From: pigpen at esper.com (Pat Toth) Date: Mon Oct 6 10:26:20 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] any trades of EC welcomed Message-ID: <01c101c38996$b9a342d0$81146fd8@patrickw5945nz> Hello I've just recieved a copy of the rare 10-8-01 Montevideo Uruguay show fo Erics'. Please contact me privately if ready to trade. Also recieved a couple shows fo the Allman Brothers doing "Layla" in concert Thanks Pat From slowhandnj at comcast.net Fri Oct 3 10:11:16 2003 From: slowhandnj at comcast.net (ToeKneeF) Date: Mon Oct 6 10:26:20 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] THANK YOU Message-ID: <3F7D7574.7060700@comcast.net> Dave, Just a brief, but very heartfelt, THANK YOU, for your work to keep the digest running and available to as many subscribers as possible. Tony -- "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. " Benjamin Franklin From rhendriksen at westhoek.nl Fri Oct 3 17:01:47 2003 From: rhendriksen at westhoek.nl (Roel Hendriksen) Date: Mon Oct 6 10:26:20 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] 2004 tour Message-ID: On previous Digest it said: >> Somebody who ought to know said EC would probably be touring Europe and US in 2004. << Now is that really a reliable source???? Because.... WOW!!!! Greetings, Roel From deltanick at comcast.net Fri Oct 3 15:44:32 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Mon Oct 6 10:26:20 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Live Blueswailing Message-ID: <000b01c389de$62b0ba00$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> A previously unpublished live Yardbirds (with Eric Clapton) performance from July 1964 is slated for release this year. Both UK and German Amazon websites (Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.de) list "Live Blueswailing" as being released on 15 September. However, the US Amazon (Amazon.com) website lists release for this import as 4 November. The Castle Music website (www.castlemusic.com) states that release date is 29 September 03. Just wondering whether any of our European subscribers has seen this yet, and if so, their evaluation. DeltaNick From slowhandnj at comcast.net Sat Oct 4 03:02:49 2003 From: slowhandnj at comcast.net (ToeKneeF) Date: Mon Oct 6 10:26:20 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Tom Dowd and the Language of Music Message-ID: <3F7E6289.5000309@comcast.net> Anyone who loves the classic Atlantic Jazz or Pop records is familiar with Tom Dowd's work as a recording engineer and producer. The film tribute celebrating his life premiered on the Sundance Channel Friday night and it was a loving look into the life of a true artist. For those who missed it, the movie will be shown all month on the Sundance Channel. I've attached the scheduled showtimes below..........This IS must see TV............T About: Tom Dowd and the Language of Music (2003) While his work may be obscure to those who don't memorize the credits on classic CDs, in the music business Tom Dowd is legendary. A recording engineer and producer who transformed the sound of American music, Dowd influenced many all-time great albums by John Coltrane, The Allman Brothers Band, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk and Otis Redding. Mark Moormann's inspiring documentary features interviews with Dowd and musicians including Ray Charles, Eric Clapton and Aretha Franklin, to recount the work of this unsung hero of the recording studio. Scheduled show times are: Tuesday - 10/07/03 - 09:30 pm ET Wednesday - 10/08/03 - 05:30 am ET Saturday - 10/11/03 - 08:30 am ET & 11:00 pm ET Friday - 10/31/03 - 07:30 pm ET -- "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. " Benjamin Franklin From slowhandnj at comcast.net Sat Oct 4 03:03:43 2003 From: slowhandnj at comcast.net (ToeKneeF) Date: Mon Oct 6 10:26:20 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Bill Wyman's Blues Odyssey Message-ID: <3F7E62BF.7030207@comcast.net> On Friday, October 17 @ 1:00 - 3:00 pm ET, Bravo will be showing Bill Wyman's Blues Odyssey.................T About Bill Wyman's Blues Odyssey The former bass player of The Rolling Stones brings his unique perspective to this retrospective of the blues, featuring specially filmed interviews with and performances by BB King, Ike Turner, Buddy Guy, Wilson Pickett and many others. Featured Artists Chuck Berry, Blind Boys Of Alabama, Gary Brooker, Big Bill Broonzy, Eric Clapton, Bo Diddley, Lonnie Donegan, Mick Fleetwood, Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, Lightnin' Hopkins, Son House, Howlin' Wolf, Frank Hutchison, Papa Charlie Jackson, Elmore James, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Robert Johnson, B.B. King, Lazy Lester, Leadbelly, Albert Lee, Little Walter, Taj Mahal, Big Bill Morganfield, Charley Patton, Sam Phillips, Wilson Pickett, Elvis Presley, Jimmy Reed, Keith Richards, The Rolling Stones, Otis Rush, Bessie Smith, Ike Turner, T-Bone Walker, Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson, Bill Wyman, The Yardbirds -- "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. " Benjamin Franklin From slowhandnj at comcast.net Sat Oct 4 03:04:41 2003 From: slowhandnj at comcast.net (ToeKneeF) Date: Mon Oct 6 10:26:20 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] A&E's Live by Request Starring B.B. King and Friends Message-ID: <3F7E62F9.20906@comcast.net> In October, the Biography Channel will be showing A&E's Live By Request Featuring BB King with a guest appearance by Jeff Beckk. If you missed the original broadcast, in June, this was a great show. Seeing BB and El Becko together was F A N T A S T I C!..............T About: A&E's Live by Request Starring B.B. King and Friends - Legendary blues master B.B. King treated legions of fans to a live performance w/ guest Jeff Beck. Taped in June 2003 at John Jay College in New York City. Sunday - 10/12/03 - 08:00 pm ET Monday - 10/13/03 - 12:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 6:00 pm ET -- "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. " Benjamin Franklin From twarner34 at comcast.net Sat Oct 4 10:25:40 2003 From: twarner34 at comcast.net (Tracy Warner) Date: Mon Oct 6 10:26:20 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] What I Say/Day Tripper Message-ID: <001401c38a83$63958cc0$63ec3544@newhvn01.in.comcast.net> Listening to "Bluebreakers" the other day, I again thought of a question to which a Slowhander may know the answer: After the break in Ray Charles' "What'd I Say," Clapton does a note-for-note solo of the "Day Tripper" riff. Which came first? The Mayall recording or the Beatles recording? From deltanick at comcast.net Sun Oct 5 00:19:25 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Mon Oct 6 10:26:20 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] What'd I Say/Day Tripper Message-ID: <000501c38aef$7b4a7580$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> >> Listening to "Bluebreakers" the other day, I again thought of a question to which a Slowhander may know the answer: After the break in Ray Charles' "What'd I Say," Clapton does a note-for-note solo of the "Day Tripper" riff. Which came first? The Mayall recording or the Beatles recording? << "Day Tripper" by the Beatles was recorded in October 1965. "Blues Breakers" was recorded in either March or April 1966. DeltaNick From slwhnd at webtv.net Sun Oct 5 11:09:32 2003 From: slwhnd at webtv.net (nancy solomon-stutts) Date: Mon Oct 6 10:26:20 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] TOM DOWD...... Message-ID: <11129-3F80261C-2716@storefull-2173.public.lawson.webtv.net> The Tom Dowd documentary was one of the most amazing shows I've seen. To see 'the man himself', show you how he engineered LAYLA, was a spiritual journey in itself. The footage of Duane Allman, the interviews with Eric, Gregg Allman, Butch Trucks, Jaimoe, Dickey Betts were not only informative, but heartfelt. They loved Tom Dowd. Check out the show..... From gourlayd2002 at yahoo.ca Sun Oct 5 19:48:37 2003 From: gourlayd2002 at yahoo.ca (David Gourlay) Date: Mon Oct 6 10:26:20 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] BB King on A&E Message-ID: <20031006014837.78907.qmail@web20301.mail.yahoo.com> Hello everyone - Just read the post on the re-run of the BB King show that I did caught when it was originally aired live and now I see it is available on DVD !! I would say that is a must buy - too bad Clapton was not in the show. d __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com From gwornex at yahoo.com Mon Oct 6 11:54:29 2003 From: gwornex at yahoo.com (GREG W) Date: Mon Oct 6 13:54:32 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Beck & BB Message-ID: <20031006175429.12227.qmail@web12507.mail.yahoo.com> I read an interview with BB and Beck after their show together in one of the guitar rags. In the interview Beck recalls how he and EC would sit in his car and listed to a tape of "live at the Regal" over and over. Beck remembers asking Eric if he thought they'd ever get to meet BB, and Eric said : Naw, not a chance'. Greg __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com From jwalasko at telus.net Mon Oct 6 12:47:23 2003 From: jwalasko at telus.net (John Walasko) Date: Mon Oct 6 14:51:14 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Cream Message-ID: <86254B60-F82D-11D7-A3C0-000393DABF4E@telus.net> Hi guys and gals, Has anybody compared the sound quality of the new bootleg cream compilation "BLUES: ANCIENT & MODERN" (2CDs on the Japanese HiWATT label) to other sources of the material? For instance, do the Klook's Kleek tracks sound any better? HiWATT was the company that first circulated the "Ricky Tick" and "Tulip Bulb Auction Hall" tapes, so they have a good track record for quality and finding unreleased material. According to the track list I've seen this compilation has cut some tracks to fit everything on to 2 discs, which is unfortunate. Does this new set have surprises or any un-edited material compared to what's been out before? Thanks John Vancouver From jwalasko at telus.net Mon Oct 6 13:30:08 2003 From: jwalasko at telus.net (John Walasko) Date: Mon Oct 6 15:36:11 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] "More Jack Than God" - new Jack Bruce album Message-ID: <7EC08867-F833-11D7-A3C0-000393DABF4E@telus.net> The title of the new album is a little play on the "Clapton Is God" graffiti from the '60s. I found this tiny interview with Jack Bruce regarding at undercover.com; -- Quote -- In 2003, Bruce is continuing work on his trilogy of Afro-Caribbean musical elements with the second album in the threesome 'More Jack Than God' about to be released. The 'More Jack Than God' title could be taken as a tongue in cheek reference to his superstar buddy Eric Clapton who is nicknamed God by many a guitar writer. "There's more of an organic feeling to this record, and there's more unity to the music, especially lyrically," Bruce says. "With 'Shadows in the Air' (the first in the series) I was trying to find the direction I was going to be taking, and this one is more on the money." The line-up of musicians is impressive. Living Color guitarist Vernon Reid features as does renowned session muso Bernie Worrell. The album also features guitarist Godfrey Townsend, percussionist Richie Flores, drummer Robby Ameen, drummer "El Negro" Horacio Hernandez and guitarist/pianist Malcolm Bruce (Jack's son). "These are very serious musicians. It's like the feeling in an African band. There's an innate knowledge of rhythm, but that takes a lot of study, training and instinct," Bruce says. For the third and last record in the series, Bruce hopes to record in Cuba. 'More Jack Than God' is out through Sanctuary. by Paul Cashmere -- end quote -- I highly recommend Jack's last album "Shadows In The Air", which features EC on two tracks. The album features some beautiful compositions and tasteful playing. I was hoping that Jack and EC would collaborate on some new music for that record, but EC ended up guesting on two re-makes; "Sunshine Of Your Love" and "White Room". I found "Sunshine" more successful than "White Room" - the Afrocuban drumming fits better into the song and Clapton provides a fantastic solo and vocal. I read another interview with Bruce where he mentioned how emotional it was to stand beside Eric and sing the song again after 33 years. John Vancouver BC -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: text/enriched Size: 2144 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031006/9db81a48/attachment.bin From daveb at kgatech.com Tue Oct 7 12:01:55 2003 From: daveb at kgatech.com (daveb) Date: Tue Oct 7 11:03:49 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Hubert's Shoes Message-ID: I still can not find "About Them Shoes" anywhere. Has anyone found a place to purchase this? 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URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031007/88634bd0/attachment.htm From stuartcowie at btinternet.com Tue Oct 7 18:50:37 2003 From: stuartcowie at btinternet.com (Stuart Cowie) Date: Tue Oct 7 12:50:10 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Blood Brother Message-ID: Does anyone have a full copy of I Shot The Sheriff (CD1 track 3) from this CD? If so - any chance of a copy? Stuarty From Greenbuggyj at aol.com Tue Oct 7 17:21:44 2003 From: Greenbuggyj at aol.com (Greenbuggyj@aol.com) Date: Tue Oct 7 16:24:31 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 1 Message-ID: <60.36026619.2cb47a58@aol.com> Hello, Could I be kept on the plain text emails. The MIME doesn't work for me. Thanks! Joan From fred.frome at koeln.de Wed Oct 8 20:19:59 2003 From: fred.frome at koeln.de (Fred Frome Cologne) Date: Wed Oct 8 13:48:32 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Tom Dowd, Bill Wyman, BB&Beck Message-ID: <013d01c38dc4$8c445220$9e69863e@oemcomputer> A very fine set of information, so: couldn?t some US SDs compile a disc (VCD or DVD) with such most interesting issues for their fellow SDs this side of the Atlantic?? I?m ready to deal and arrange a European tree then! Best regards Fred from Cologne PS for ToeKneeF - "Willie Nelson and Friends: Live and Kickin'" with Eric belongs to this set as well (I did once apply to you, did?n ?) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031008/37327583/attachment.htm From scottw at racerxill.com Wed Oct 8 11:58:42 2003 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Wed Oct 8 13:59:16 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Digest Tribute cd is Done!!! Message-ID: <010401c38dc5$df8adfc0$e507c841@youro0kwkw9jwc> > The All new 2003 Slowhand Digest Tribute cd is mastered and ready to > ship.60+ minutes > 14 songs from digesters around the world. > Track listings: > 1) Let it Rain .... Scott Wallenberg's... Blue Sky Band Calif USA > 2) Keep on Growing ....Rick Hirsch's... Road to Blue Calif USA > 3) Steppin' Out .... Ric Arra ...Bluesfuze Florida USA > 4) If I Don't Be There .... Brian Sherril Illinois USA > 5) Outside Woman Blues.... Mark Zutkoff USA > 6) While My Guitar Gently Weeps .... Fabio Dwyer Brazil > 7) Key to the Highway ... Jamie Reid .... The Article Plural Nouns Canada?? > 8) Wonderful Tonight ... Juan Manuel Fernandez De Sosa Spain > 9) Goin' Down Slow ... Jack Lambton Nevada USA > 10) Cocaine ... David Villen Spain > 11) Got You On My Mind ... Peter Russell...Fabulous Fender Benders USA > 12) Running on Faith ... Mike Delman .... Park Vista Social Club Calif. USA > 13) Brokenhearted .... Rick Furnival & Bryan Osborn USA > 14) San Francisco Bay Blues .... Grant Abt Australia > > This will be an open b&p from me to everyone on the digest in the USA. To > get your copy > Just send 1 blank 80 min disc and a self addressed postage paid return > mailer to: > > Scott Wallenberg c/o EC Tribute > 5200 Frazier Mtn. Pk. Rd. > Frazier Park, CA 93225 Download version is available at Gerd's site http://www.12bar.de/tribute2003.htm From slowhandnj at comcast.net Wed Oct 8 16:17:43 2003 From: slowhandnj at comcast.net (ToeKneeF) Date: Wed Oct 8 15:17:27 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Tom Dowd, Bill Wyman, BB&Beck References: <013d01c38dc4$8c445220$9e69863e@oemcomputer> Message-ID: <3F8462D7.3020009@comcast.net> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031008/260cebf4/attachment.htm From Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au Thu Oct 9 10:19:19 2003 From: Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au (Jon Maclean) Date: Wed Oct 8 19:20:46 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Hubert's Shoes Message-ID: I have also seen the review Art posted from www.allmusic.com, but my impression is that this album STILL has not yet been released on CD. Very frustrating because it sounds extremely worthwhile. I hope the guy is still alive by the time it is released (thanks again, Warners). Cheers, Jon -----Original Message----- From: daveb [mailto:daveb@kgatech.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 1:02 AM To: slowhand@planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] Hubert's Shoes I still can not find "About Them Shoes" anywhere. Has anyone found a place to purchase this? 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URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031009/b60cbf99/attachment.htm From lskett at yahoo.com Thu Oct 9 10:06:01 2003 From: lskett at yahoo.com (Lisa) Date: Thu Oct 9 12:06:06 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] EC Dates Message-ID: <20031009160601.88162.qmail@web11501.mail.yahoo.com> Eric Clapton's Albert Hall residencies have become legendary and his next stint takes in six dates from May 4-11 2004. These dates will be preceded by shows at Glasgow SECC, April 26 Newcastle Telewest Arena (27) Manchester Evening News Arena, April 29 Birmingham NEC, April 30 From LAWnek at aol.com Thu Oct 9 13:30:22 2003 From: LAWnek at aol.com (LAWnek@aol.com) Date: Thu Oct 9 12:30:49 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Tour Information Message-ID: <2804B651.0441D067.0004760A@aol.com> Tour information is now available on the Where's Eric! website. Best, Linda Where's Eric Staff From llt58 at hotmail.com Thu Oct 9 14:12:35 2003 From: llt58 at hotmail.com (Loraine Taylor) Date: Thu Oct 9 14:12:38 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Any one hear this: RAH Tickets on Sale this Friday? Message-ID: I read that on another EC list. Someone heard that tickets for an EC concert go on sale on Friday but didnt hear any more info than that, so they called the Royal Albert Hall. This is what RAH said: "I just finally got through to the box office at RAH (I have been trying all day and just kept getting a busy signal) and I spoke with a very nice man who told me that they really don't know anything themselves yet except that tickets for Eric are supposed to go on sale Friday. He did tell me that he thought that Eric was only doing one show there as opposed to a string of dates as he usually does. But this gentleman didn't have any idea when the show would be. He told me to try back tomorrow as they may know more by then. Otherwise he told me to just start trying to call early Friday morning." That's it. Any one know about this concert? Loraine _________________________________________________________________ Get MSN 8 Dial-up Internet Service FREE for one month. Limited time offer-- sign up now! http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup From lukelinus at yahoo.com Thu Oct 9 19:12:47 2003 From: lukelinus at yahoo.com (LukeLinus) Date: Thu Oct 9 21:12:50 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] EC at Albert Hall Message-ID: <20031010011247.68475.qmail@web21102.mail.yahoo.com> Tickets for Albert Hall shows in London go on sale on friday morning 10-10 9am local time. It should be for may 2004. They are not available online, just by phone. I have no further information, not even of the exact dates yet. I find it unbelievable no EC related website carries any info, not even this digest. Someone please step up and release complete (tour) details. All my eMails to Wheres Eric people remained unanswered. best regards Peter / Germany last show: Sting next show: Bruce Hornsby ===== http://www.lukelinus.com __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com From lukelinus at yahoo.com Thu Oct 9 19:24:05 2003 From: lukelinus at yahoo.com (LukeLinus) Date: Thu Oct 9 21:24:08 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Dates now up ! Message-ID: <20031010012405.7015.qmail@web21110.mail.yahoo.com> I shouldnt have fallen for the site update date. here they are: Day Date City, Country Venue Fri 23 April Dublin, Ireland The Point Sat 24 April Belfast, Northern Ireland Odyssey Arena Mon 26 April Glasgow, Scotland SECC Tue 27 April Newcastle, England Telewest Arena Thu 29 April Manchester, England M.E.N. Arena Fri 30 April Birmingham, England NEC Tue 4 May London, England Royal Albert Hall Wed 5 May London, England Royal Albert Hall Fri 7 May London, England Royal Albert Hall Sat 8 May London, England Royal Albert Hall Mon 10 May London, England Royal Albert Hall Tue 11 May London, England Royal Albert Hall » Tickets go on sale this Friday October 10 « Ticket Sale Information 24 Hour Tickets phone number: (UK) 0870 1432202 Online: www.bookingsdirect.com Glasgow: call 0870 0404000 Newcastle: call 0870 7078000 Manchester: call 0870 1908000 Birmingham: call 0870 909 4133 Royal Albert Hall: call 0207 589 8212 best regards Peter K. / Germany ===== http://www.lukelinus.com __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com From lukelinus at yahoo.com Fri Oct 10 03:09:11 2003 From: lukelinus at yahoo.com (LukeLinus) Date: Fri Oct 10 05:09:14 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Tickets Message-ID: <20031010090911.61469.qmail@web21109.mail.yahoo.com> Hi, I hope you were luckier than me. I am looking for the following tickets: April 23rd ThePoint good single seat or pair May 7th RAH good single seat or pair May 8th RAH good single seat or pair thanks Peter / Germany ===== http://www.lukelinus.com __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com From mbedford at waitrose.com Fri Oct 10 15:56:51 2003 From: mbedford at waitrose.com (Michael J Bedford) Date: Fri Oct 10 09:56:56 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] FW: Correction - Live Blueswailing In-Reply-To: Message-ID: ------ Forwarded Message > From: Michael J Bedford > Date: Mon, 06 Oct 2003 09:18:40 +0100 > To: > Subject: Correction - Live Blueswailing > > Sorry, the new guitar was a Black Fender Jazzmaster according to Keith Relf & > Eric can be heard tuning up for Smokestack Lightning. This must have been a 2 > Fender session Telecaster & Jazzmaster. > > > Eric also sings on Good Morning Little School Girl dueting with Chris Dreja (A > la Five Live Yardbirds) Not the best of balance but Eric can be recognised > towards the end of the number. > > The first track appears to be a sound check / balance so the band must have > been aware of he recording. > > Release date 29th. September > > The CD was available in the HMV store - Oxford Street LONDON last Friday 2nd > October but minus a slip case/sleeve - collector's note! > > I have yet to see the full packaging as my copy was a promo CD-R minus full > packaging . > > > Michael Bedford > > Crawdaddy Old-timer ------ End of Forwarded Message From llt58 at hotmail.com Fri Oct 10 12:24:53 2003 From: llt58 at hotmail.com (Loraine Taylor) Date: Fri Oct 10 12:24:56 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Info for Eric Clapton's 2004 shows Message-ID: I found the answer to my previous question (thanks to someone on ECGoss@yahoogroups.com). Here are the dates for EC's UK shows in 2004: http://www.aloud.com/holding/eric_clapton.shtml Book online for Eric Clapton's 2004 shows right here, just click the venue name for each show to access the tickets. You'll gain direct access to the booking page for each show from which you can select your seats, then click to order Glasgow SECC on April 26 Newcastle Telewest Arena on April 27 Manchester Evening News Arena on April 29 Birmingham NEC on April 30 Royal Albert Hall Shows - select your prefered date Tuesday May 4 Wednesday May 5 Friday May 7 Saturday May 8 Monday May 10 Tuesday May 12 Loraine _________________________________________________________________ Try MSN Messenger 6.0 with integrated webcam functionality! http://www.msnmessenger-download.com/tracking/reach_webcam From quadzila at optonline.net Fri Oct 10 16:37:20 2003 From: quadzila at optonline.net (Dan) Date: Fri Oct 10 15:38:43 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Concert For George movie credits Message-ID: <012201c38f65$f40eb7e0$3ff75643@cv320450a> Hi All, Was looking up info on the DVD release date for this on Amazon.com. I noticed in reviews someone said to be sure to stay through the credits if you watched the movie in a theatre. Anyone know what they were referring to? I only could 1st few seconds of credits(had to catch a train). Saw it NYC, great show! "Something" was a real tear jerker. DVD's out 11/18. Dan Quadzila@optonline.net From marco at whereseric.com Sat Oct 11 00:28:13 2003 From: marco at whereseric.com (Marco van Rooijen) Date: Fri Oct 10 17:28:09 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Additional Tour date: Belgium Message-ID: <000601c38f75$699c4360$9600000a@marco> Hi fellow Clapton fans, Just added an additional European tour date (Belgium) at the Where's ERIC! website. ================================================== Marco van Rooijen - marco@whereseric.com Web Co-ordinator Where's ERIC! - The Eric Clapton Fan Club Magazine Visit us on the web at: www.whereseric.com and www.ericclaptonfaq.com ================================================== From Picker49 at aol.com Fri Oct 10 21:31:33 2003 From: Picker49 at aol.com (Picker49@aol.com) Date: Fri Oct 10 20:31:44 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 4 Message-ID: these are coming to me as MIME...can't/won't open...... -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031011/ed3ef494/attachment.htm From turbineltd at btconnect.com Sat Oct 11 11:08:10 2003 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Sat Oct 11 05:07:00 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Music Downloads Message-ID: <002e01c38fd7$32093270$0100a8c0@dellws410> For those of you who can handle flac/shn and "bit torrent", (broadband connection and loadsa hard-disk space), check out: http://www.sharingthegroove.org/ They had a drop of Cream recently. John From AFichaud at aol.com Sat Oct 11 11:38:32 2003 From: AFichaud at aol.com (AFichaud@aol.com) Date: Sat Oct 11 10:38:38 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] re;my new email address Message-ID: <63.23650e2a.2cb96fe8@aol.com> AS of today my new email address will be> afichaud@sympatico.ca Please do not respond to this email and do not send to my AOL address any longer Thanks. 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URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031012/3eeb2e7b/attachment.htm From simon.george5 at ntlworld.com Sun Oct 12 20:07:26 2003 From: simon.george5 at ntlworld.com (Simon George) Date: Sun Oct 12 14:07:49 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: RAH Tickets References: <20031010160003.44D3B8C04B@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <005d01c390eb$b8af5b00$48e869d5@oemcomputer> Hi there, I dont mean to gloat if anyone didnt get tickets, but just thought that my story may be of interest or give hope if you dont have yours. Got tipped off about it on Friday at 9.30 by a mate. It was 2pm before I got near my credit card, and I had rung the hotline several times during the day, to get an engaged signal, anyhow, I got through after a few minutes wait, (this going on past experience was a bad sign), "I said do you have anything left?" The guy replied "yea loads, what do you want" Apparently the web based ordering system had just released all the failed bookings and tickets were left for virtually every day. So I guess I'll see you there in May!! From nothin-but-the-blues at bis.midco.net Sun Oct 12 17:07:01 2003 From: nothin-but-the-blues at bis.midco.net (J. Hewson) Date: Sun Oct 12 17:03:42 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Tour Dates Message-ID: <004e01c39104$c7fab960$caa8dc18@midco.net> The best way to find out tour dates, for EC or anyone else, is to go to www.pollstar.com . Search for your favorite artist, and sign up for "auto notify." That way, they email you every time a new date is added. Just my two cents. Josh From craigdchilds at yahoo.com Sun Oct 12 18:45:27 2003 From: craigdchilds at yahoo.com (Craig Childs) Date: Sun Oct 12 20:45:29 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Blues "essentials" Message-ID: <20031013004527.71017.qmail@web20609.mail.yahoo.com> I've been a Clapton fan for a decade or so. Now, I am trying to expand my music collection to other blues artists as well. Since there are so many knowledgeable blues fans on this list, I wanted to throw this question out. Excluding the groups EC has played with (Yardbirds, Cream, Mayall, etc), what are the "essential" blues albums one should purchase when starting a blues collection? Here's what I have so far (again, excluding all the EC albums I own): Willie Dixon: Poet of the Blues Howlin' Wolf: London Sessions Son House: Martin Scorsese Presents Son House (just bought this one!) Robert Johnson: Complete Recordings Ernie Bowser & TJ Bell: When the Weather Breaks --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031012/9ea447ae/attachment.htm From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Mon Oct 13 09:36:57 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Mon Oct 13 02:37:51 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Whitlock/Clapton: Bell Bottom Blues on Collection DVD Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701FD6B5B@sunwex01.arivia.kom> In a year of guest shots, re-releases, tributes, special appearances, discovered lost works and a pending official new release, here's something more to lighten the weight of you wallet: http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/sendmail.php?to=2&subject=Later...with%20Jools%20Holland%20GIANTS%20from%20Warner Warner Music Vision has announced the UK Region 2-6 DVD release of Later...with Jools Holland GIANTS for 20th October 2003 with a retail price of ?19.99. The third Later DVD to be released, GIANTS contains performances from some of the greatest musicians to grace the stage of BBC2's flagship music show. Over 2 hours of live performances are presented on the disc in Anamorphic Widescreen with DD2.0 Stereo sound alongside a selection of subtitles (English, French, Dutch, Spanish) and Interviews totalling 20-minutes with Paul McCartney, Johnny Cash, Patti Smith, Leonard Cohen, Al Green, Ronnie Spector, Willie Nelson, Dusty Springfield, Pete Townshend, and Tony Bennett. Also included is Bobby Whitlock doing "Bell Bottom Blues", along with special guest Eric Clapton. The show was recorded on 25th April 2000 and originally broadcast on BBC 2 on 29th April 2000. Question: Since this is the 3rd Later DVD, did the previous 2 contain any Clapton content? Kevin NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. From wschueer at t-online.de Mon Oct 13 18:51:38 2003 From: wschueer at t-online.de (Wolfgang Schueer) Date: Mon Oct 13 11:52:21 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Concert for George in Germany Message-ID: The concert film will be presented in selected cinemas throughout Germany from Nov 3rd to Nov 5th. For details please go to http://www.mysan.de/article1250.html Wolfgang Schueer From scottw at frazmtn.com Mon Oct 13 10:09:15 2003 From: scottw at frazmtn.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Mon Oct 13 12:10:21 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Blues "essentials" References: <20031013004527.71017.qmail@web20609.mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <005801c391a4$7cb0c710$e507c841@youro0kwkw9jwc> Get out the Visa card......This will get you started Muddy Waters Fathers and Sons Buddy Guy and Jr. Wells Play the Blues Koko Taylor Earthshaker The Allman Bros Band Live at Fillmore East BB King Live at the Regal BB King Live at Cook County Jail Albert King Live Wire Freddie King Best of Box Set Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: Craig Childs To: slowhand Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2003 5:45 PM Subject: [Slowhand] Blues "essentials" I've been a Clapton fan for a decade or so. Now, I am trying to expand my music collection to other blues artists as well. Since there are so many knowledgeable blues fans on this list, I wanted to throw this question out. Excluding the groups EC has played with (Yardbirds, Cream, Mayall, etc), what are the "essential" blues albums one should purchase when starting a blues collection? Here's what I have so far (again, excluding all the EC albums I own): Willie Dixon: Poet of the Blues Howlin' Wolf: London Sessions Son House: Martin Scorsese Presents Son House (just bought this one!) Robert Johnson: Complete Recordings Ernie Bowser & TJ Bell: When the Weather Breaks ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031013/000bf34a/attachment.htm From smangano at solartestinglabs.com Mon Oct 13 14:33:21 2003 From: smangano at solartestinglabs.com (Sam Mangano) Date: Mon Oct 13 13:32:59 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] concert for george film In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <010901c391b0$19661d20$1f01a8c0@solar3.Domain> yes, even though the website says the film will be shown over the next month at theaters, they are LIMITED engagements of only about 3 days at each theater. unfortunately, i missed the only weekend showing here in cleveland thinking it would be here all month long-that is obviously not the case. anyone see it yet? comments? out sambo#8 -----Original Message----- From: Wolfgang Schueer [mailto:wschueer@t-online.de] Sent: Monday, October 13, 2003 11:52 AM To: Slowhand Digest Subject: [Slowhand] Concert for George in Germany The concert film will be presented in selected cinemas throughout Germany from Nov 3rd to Nov 5th. For details please go to http://www.mysan.de/article1250.html Wolfgang Schueer From Lynnsteinhauer at aol.com Mon Oct 13 22:10:41 2003 From: Lynnsteinhauer at aol.com (Lynnsteinhauer@aol.com) Date: Mon Oct 13 21:14:56 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] mime Message-ID: <150.2530e8e6.2cbca711@aol.com> i had sent a message earlier about having the digest sent plain rather than mime. i thought this was taken care of , but i am still getting it through mime. i don't want to have to purchase winzip for this. thank you! Lynn -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031013/c79ed5b5/attachment.htm From cas4ec at besonet.ch Tue Oct 14 13:11:12 2003 From: cas4ec at besonet.ch (Chris Schild) Date: Tue Oct 14 06:11:16 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] looking for TORGRIM Message-ID: <00fa01c3923b$7eba7320$0300a8c0@P2260> Dear fellow slow-handers, I am desperately looking for my trading friend TORGRIM RYGNESTAD. He lives in Norway, and always was a reliable source. But since about one month, no more answers from him. I am really worried. If anyone has news about Torgrim, please drop a line privately christoph.schild@besonet.ch Thanks ------------------------------------------------------------------- Christoph Schild Jurastrasse 38 CH-2544 Bettlach Tel.: +41 79 434 11 34 eMail Bus.: christoph.schild@id.ethz.ch eMail Priv.: christoph.schild@besonet.ch ------------------------------------------------------------------- From simon.george5 at ntlworld.com Tue Oct 14 13:52:33 2003 From: simon.george5 at ntlworld.com (Simon George) Date: Tue Oct 14 07:52:45 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Blues "essentials" References: <20031013004527.71017.qmail@web20609.mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <002a01c39249$a7f27ae0$24e869d5@oemcomputer> You have to get some BB King in there, "Live at the Regal" is usually quoted as the best electric blues album of all time, although I dont have it myself, Try some of his later stuff as its quite easy to listen to, BB tends to try to keep up with the times, giving modern music a blues perspective, so to my ear, the earlier, 60's & 70's stuff is a little too Jazzy. Also try Freddie King, the influence on EC is obvious. Another track would be to follow back the original artists from "from the Cradle", this should point you in the right direction. ----- Original Message ----- From: Craig Childs To: slowhand Sent: Monday, October 13, 2003 1:45 AM Subject: [Slowhand] Blues "essentials" I've been a Clapton fan for a decade or so. Now, I am trying to expand my music collection to other blues artists as well. Since there are so many knowledgeable blues fans on this list, I wanted to throw this question out. Excluding the groups EC has played with (Yardbirds, Cream, Mayall, etc), what are the "essential" blues albums one should purchase when starting a blues collection? Here's what I have so far (again, excluding all the EC albums I own): Willie Dixon: Poet of the Blues Howlin' Wolf: London Sessions Son House: Martin Scorsese Presents Son House (just bought this one!) Robert Johnson: Complete Recordings Ernie Bowser & TJ Bell: When the Weather Breaks ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031014/a2626f91/attachment.htm From Ldnfatso1 at aol.com Tue Oct 14 13:07:51 2003 From: Ldnfatso1 at aol.com (Ldnfatso1@aol.com) Date: Tue Oct 14 12:17:28 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] mime format Message-ID: <115.29f790e5.2cbd7957@aol.com> i just cant read it, can i have the digest in plain format. Cheers Steven -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031014/51406c5b/attachment.htm From slowhandnj at comcast.net Wed Oct 15 01:41:50 2003 From: slowhandnj at comcast.net (ToeKneeF) Date: Wed Oct 15 00:41:38 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Slowhand Digest in Mime Format Message-ID: <3F8CD00E.2070204@comcast.net> Lynn, You are certainly not the only one sending in these whinny messages, but alas, you were the final straw. LEARN TO READ. Dave sent out instructions on 10/3, detailing how you could change the format in which you receive the digest. Sending messages to the SD WILL NOT DO IT.......here are the instructions, once again..............T * You can now choose to receive the Digest as MIME-encoded, or plain text. The latter may not look pretty until I get HTML content-rejection straightened out, or everyone stops sending HTML in text messages. You'll have to get a password to do so, and there are a few other options you might be interested in at; http://five.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand Everyone is now receiving plain text by default, since I figure if you don't know what you want, you probably want plain text. If you want it "back the way it was", go to the above URL, set your password, and switch to MIME. -- "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. " Benjamin Franklin From rhendriksen63 at hotmail.com Wed Oct 15 10:35:48 2003 From: rhendriksen63 at hotmail.com (Roel Hendriksen) Date: Wed Oct 15 05:35:51 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Goformusic Message-ID: Hello all, As Aprik 9th 2004 is the ONLY EC concert on the European continent next year, I guess it will be rather busy there... I ordered tickets through Where's Eric site, linked to goformusic.be, subscribed there and made reservations. But until now I didn't hear anything anymore (after my last Saturday's reservation). Anyone having experiences with goformusic.be? Maybe the Belgian Digesters?? Greetings, Roel _________________________________________________________________ MSN Zoeken, voor duidelijke zoekresultaten! http://search.msn.nl From LAWnek at aol.com Wed Oct 15 14:14:48 2003 From: LAWnek at aol.com (LAWnek@aol.com) Date: Wed Oct 15 13:15:17 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 9 Message-ID: <64EAA662.15844DA4.0004760A@aol.com> Tony... I checked my defaults on the website Dave has set up. For both my aol address I am registered as "plain text". For some reason, it is still being delivered as "mime encoded" to my aol address. So, there are still some glitches to be worked out. Dave did say he realized that and was working to resolve it in that very same email. For all others who have selected "plain text" and are still receiving MIME encoded digests, you can "decode" it easily by using winzip. Linda From korourke2 at wi.rr.com Wed Oct 15 13:23:32 2003 From: korourke2 at wi.rr.com (Kevin O'Rourke (Office)) Date: Wed Oct 15 13:30:35 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Slowhand Digest in Mime Format Message-ID: <002d01c39341$106d1f10$1c46350a@ISID02137KevinORourke> ToeKneeF, Maybe you neeed to follow your own advice. Read what you copied carefully. It says "Everyone is now receiving plain text by default, since I figure if you don't know what you want, you probably want plain text." Sound to me like the digest should be coming in plain text. The complaints that have been posted to the digest are from suscribers that are getting the digest in MIME format. Seems like they would have had to go change the setting to me or else someone else changed it. I agree that where they are sending the complaint is inappropriate. They should be contacting the list admin slowhand-owner@planet-torque.com and not just spamming the digest. Have you tried getting a password? I have gone to the edit options web page and have tried twice now and have not recieved one yet.... For my third attempt to change to plain text I just tried unsubscribing and resubscribing. Since when you subscribe via the web page you get to set your password. I have not recieved the confirmation of my susbscription yet. Heck I probably will not get any further digests since I just unscribed in an effort to get a password. Kevin O'Rourke > Lynn, > > You are certainly not the only one sending in these whinny messages, but > alas, you were the final straw. LEARN TO READ. Dave sent out > instructions on 10/3, detailing how you could change the format in which > you receive the digest. Sending messages to the SD WILL NOT DO > IT.......here are the instructions, once again..............T > > * You can now choose to receive the Digest as MIME-encoded, or plain > text. The latter may not look pretty until I get HTML content-rejection > straightened out, or everyone stops sending HTML in text messages. > You'll have to get a password to do so, and there are a few other > options you might be interested in at; > > http://five.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand > > Everyone is now receiving plain text by default, since I figure if you > don't know what you want, you probably want plain text. If you want it > "back the way it was", go to the above URL, set your password, and > switch to MIME. > > -- > "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little > temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. " > Benjamin Franklin > > From apuraja8 at hotmail.com Wed Oct 15 14:49:09 2003 From: apuraja8 at hotmail.com (Apurva Parikh) Date: Wed Oct 15 14:49:12 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] blues recommendations Message-ID: Just responding to this thread about blues recommendations (other than EC artists).. All the major ones have been covered , here's few more .. 1. Buddy Guy/Junior Wells; Hoodoo man blues.. Awesome playing by both men. 2. BB king: Live in Japan. A personal fave. I like Regal, but this one has some incredible guitar playing 3. BB King: Blues is King, another good BB guitar record, you can't go wrong with anything BB 4. Magic Sam: West Side Soul 5. Anything by Earl Hooker, fabulous slide playing 6. Paul butterfield blues band: East/West, not 100% all blues, but a tight band and Bloomfield smokes. 7. Fleetwood Mac: Live in boston, vol 1, 2, 3. Peter is the man. _________________________________________________________________ Never get a busy signal because you are always connected with high-speed Internet access. Click here to comparison-shop providers. https://broadband.msn.com From hillman at planet-torque.com Wed Oct 15 23:49:30 2003 From: hillman at planet-torque.com (David Hillman) Date: Wed Oct 15 22:49:32 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Administrivia: MIME format Message-ID: Tony wrote... > Sending messages to the SD WILL NOT DO > IT.......here are the instructions, once again..............T > > * You can now choose to receive the Digest as MIME-encoded, or plain > text. The latter may not look pretty until I get HTML content-rejection > straightened out, or everyone stops sending HTML in text messages. > You'll have to get a password to do so, and there are a few other > options you might be interested in at; Thanks Tony. Contrary to what a few people apparently think, maintaining this list does not pay my mortgage, nor is it my fulltime job. Quite a lot of this list is now self-service, but you have to pay attention, and read the applicable instructions. I don't think that's too much to ask. If you want full-service, you better be prepared to tip really generously. I believe I mentioned that we switched list software versions, a few days after the "big switch". This had the unfortunate side-effect of switching everyone back to MIME from plain text. Equally unfortunately, there's no way for me change that across the board. I may, eventually, get around to changing all 2,000 subscriptions manually, but I'm sure you can imagine how likely that is. If you don't want MIME, log into the administration interface at; http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand and change it. Note that this URL may change from time-to-time, but it is always specified in the most recent Digest. If, for some reason, you can't figure out how to do that, unsubscribe, and re-subscribe, and you should automagically get plain text Digests. -- D a v i d H i l l m a n hillman@planet-torque.com From bjsleeman at hotmail.com Thu Oct 16 02:08:22 2003 From: bjsleeman at hotmail.com (Brian Sleeman) Date: Thu Oct 16 01:08:24 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] John Tsalikes - RIP Message-ID: One of my long-time trading friends, John Tsalikes of Holiday, Florida, passed away on October 10th. Many of you who collect EC and other artists' recordings undoubtedly have at least a few of John's recordings in your collection. Probably the biggest example is the only known recording of Derek & the Dominos performing live with Duane Allman, playing "Layla" on the "Soulmates" boot from Tampa, Florida in 1970. John's tradelist read like a journal of his life, and he lived for music. He once told me his biggest taping regret was not bringing enough equipment for when he tried to tape Jimi Hendrix in 1970, his first recording ever. Now he's up there with Jimi, and getting to hear Duane play once again... Just thought I'd post about it here for any of the rest of you who may have bumped into John on the trading circuit from time to time. He will be missed. _________________________________________________________________ Page a contact’s mobile phone with MSN Messenger 6.0. Download it now FREE! http://msnmessenger-download.com From Ken_Norris at umit.maine.edu Thu Oct 16 13:15:27 2003 From: Ken_Norris at umit.maine.edu (Ken Norris) Date: Thu Oct 16 12:15:32 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] John Mayall and Friends Message-ID: Has anyone seen a listing anywhere for the John Mayall and Friends CD? The Mayall newsletter suggests that it should be coming out on November 3rd (probably in the UK), but I haven't seen anyone yet offering it for sale. Amazon says the DVD is coming out on December 9th in the U.S. I think the DVD is coming out in Europe on November 17th. Anyone with info, let me know. Best, Ken From g.abt at ucsm.ac.uk Thu Oct 16 19:15:16 2003 From: g.abt at ucsm.ac.uk (Abt, Grant) Date: Thu Oct 16 13:13:44 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Concert for George Message-ID: <238C3261CD6E534A98A5A7383A9A381B0A46A9@lanmail.ucsm.ac.uk> Evening viewers, Went to see TCFG at the Manchester Odeon last weekend and it was GREAT! Some really fantastic versions of GH's songs. My favorites were Isn't It A Pity, Beware of Darkness, My Sweet Lord, and the last song I'll See You In My Dreams sung by Joe Brown with his ukulele!! (not sure who recorded this, and i don't think it's a GH song). I think EC did a great job as musical director. I urge you to see the film at a theatre if you can. 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You should ensure that you have a suitable anti virus system in place and check the email upon receipt. From gwornex at yahoo.com Thu Oct 16 11:20:13 2003 From: gwornex at yahoo.com (GREG W) Date: Thu Oct 16 13:20:16 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Bruce recovering from liver transplant Message-ID: <20031016172013.17629.qmail@web12506.mail.yahoo.com> Stories on the web this morning reporting that Jack Bruce has liver cancer and had a transplant last month. He apparently almost died from that. Keep him in your thoughts......... Greg __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com From llt58 at hotmail.com Thu Oct 16 14:28:21 2003 From: llt58 at hotmail.com (Loraine Taylor) Date: Thu Oct 16 14:28:25 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Cream's Jack Bruce Recovers from Liver Transplant Message-ID: Entertainment - Reuters Cream's Jack Bruce Recovers from Liver Transplant Thu Oct 16, 2:38 AM ET LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Scottish musician Jack Bruce (news), former bass player and vocalist with short-lived 1960s "supergroup" Cream, is recovering from a near-fatal liver transplant, his label said on Wednesday. Bruce, 60, underwent the transplant in an English hospital on Sept. 19 after being diagnosed with liver cancer during the summer, Sanctuary Records said in a statement. He almost died after his body rejected the new liver, his kidneys failed and an infection set in. "After being very critical for a period in which we almost lost him, Jack is now making a successful recovery," said the statement, attributed to Bruce's family. Bruce is best known for his two-year stint in Cream, the groundbreaking blues-rock trio he formed in 1966 with guitarist Eric Clapton (news) and drummer Ginger Baker (news). With lyricist Pete Brown, Bruce co-wrote such hit singles as "I Feel Free" and "White Room." Tension within the group contributed to its demise in 1968, after three studio albums and a farewell concert at London's Royal Albert Hall. Bruce continued to record and tour, and he reunited with Clapton and Baker in 1993 to play three songs at Cream's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=638&e=3&u=/nm/20031016/en_nm/leisure_bruce_dc _________________________________________________________________ Never get a busy signal because you are always connected with high-speed Internet access. Click here to comparison-shop providers. https://broadband.msn.com From eddy.pollet at pandora.be Thu Oct 16 22:00:05 2003 From: eddy.pollet at pandora.be (POLLET Eddy) Date: Thu Oct 16 15:00:09 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] GoForMusic Message-ID: Hi all, The last Clapton concert in Belgium, I ordered my tickets through GoForMusic, and I think I received the payment form about a week later, but the tickets themselves, I got only several months later . This time, I got a mail from "Sportpaleis", and they linked to http://www.teleticketservice.com, where I ordered my tickets . Hereafter that mail (in Dutch ... sorry for the non-Dutch speaking) : Beste e-abonnee van de website www.sportpaleis.be , ======================================= Legende Eric Clapton op 9 april in het Sportpaleis - een evenement van Clear Channel Entertainment Belgium - Op vrijdag 9 april 2004 concerteert Eric ?Slowhand? Clapton in het Antwerps Sportpaleis. Hiermee komt deze levende gitaarlegende ? gelukkig ? terug op zijn beslissing om na zijn tournee in 2001 en de geboorte van zijn dochtertje met pensioen te gaan. De intussen dertigjarige carri?re van Eric Clapton heeft vele hoogtes en ook laagtes gekend. De R&B gitarist speelde in innovatieve rockbands zoals The Yardbirds, Cream en Derek & The Dominos. Hij maakte klassiek geworden albums, overleefde verslavingen en persoonlijke tragedies maar bleef bovenal de beste R&B gitarist van zijn generatie. Een soloartiest van de beste soort. In het voorjaar verschijnt zijn nieuwe album en op vrijdag 9 april komt hij in het kader van zijn Europese tournee naar het Sportpaleis in Antwerpen. Legende Eric Clapton dus eindelijk terug in het land! Eric Clapton op vrijdag 9 april om 20.30 uur in het Antwerps Sportpaleis. Kaarten kosten ? 35, ? 43 en ? 48; exclusief service- en portokosten. Bestellen kan tijdens de kantooruren bij Tele Ticket Service 070/345.345 (vanuit NL: 0900-45.000.45) en 24/24 uur on line via www.teleticketservice.com . ======================================= From jwalasko at telus.net Thu Oct 16 19:46:14 2003 From: jwalasko at telus.net (John Walasko) Date: Thu Oct 16 21:50:10 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Jack Bruce in the hospital Message-ID: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/3196828.stm Rock and blues musician Jack Bruce, from 1960s supergroup Cream, almost died after having a liver transplant in September, his record company has said. Bruce, 60, who was diagnosed with liver cancer in the summer, is now recovering after his body rejected the new liver and he contracted an infection. A statement from the Scottish star's family said he was on the mend. Bruce is best-known as vocalist and bassist in Cream, formed in 1966 with Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker. His family's statement said: "After being very critical for a period in which we almost lost him, Jack is now making a successful recovery." Cream were at the forefront of guitar music in the 1960s and sold more than 35 million records, including classic tracks I Feel Free, Strange Brew and Sunshine Of Your Love. They split up in 1968 amid rumours of tensions within the line-up. They played a farewell concert at London's Royal Albert Hall. Bruce is still a highly respected singer, bassist, guitarist and cellist who has continued to record and tour. In 1993, he reunited with Clapton and Baker for three songs when the band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. -- end -- -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: text/enriched Size: 1285 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031016/344eba89/attachment.bin From scorpionseven at webtv.net Fri Oct 17 12:24:55 2003 From: scorpionseven at webtv.net (scorpionseven@webtv.net) Date: Fri Oct 17 11:24:58 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] CALENDER Message-ID: <13550-3F9009C7-499@storefull-2314.public.lawson.webtv.net> hi , the 2004, eric clapton calender, is now available from, www.pushposters.com, they usually do a nice job, with great photos, of e.c. best, tom r. From ijwthstd at yahoo.com Fri Oct 17 12:39:21 2003 From: ijwthstd at yahoo.com (ijwthstd) Date: Fri Oct 17 14:39:23 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Question about Mayall DVD In-Reply-To: <20031017160003.ADE988C122@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <20031017183921.68754.qmail@web41115.mail.yahoo.com> Does anyone know if its going to be the complete show? ===== __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com From ijwthstd at yahoo.com Fri Oct 17 12:54:32 2003 From: ijwthstd at yahoo.com (ijwthstd) Date: Fri Oct 17 14:54:35 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: John Tsalikes - RIP In-Reply-To: <20031016160003.2728C8C009@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <20031017185432.40032.qmail@web41104.mail.yahoo.com> > From: "Brian Sleeman" > Subject: [Slowhand] John Tsalikes - RIP > Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2003 01:08:22 -0400 > To: slowhand@planet-torque.com > > One of my long-time trading friends, John Tsalikes > of Holiday, Florida, > passed away on October 10th. Many of you who > collect EC and other artists' > recordings undoubtedly have at least a few of John's > recordings in your > collection. Probably the biggest example is the > only known recording of > Derek & the Dominos performing live with Duane > Allman, playing "Layla" on > the "Soulmates" boot from Tampa, Florida in 1970. > John's tradelist read > like a journal of his life, and he lived for music. > When he was just 9 years old. Isnt that amazing? I no longer have his list but does anyone know if he has any alleged "masters" older than that? > He once told me his biggest taping regret was not > bringing enough equipment > for when he tried to tape Jimi Hendrix in 1970, his > first recording ever. I also regret not taping Hendrix but only because I wasnt born yet. > Now he's up there with Jimi, and getting to hear > Duane play once again... thought I'd post about it here for any of the > rest of you who may have > bumped into John on the trading circuit from time to > time. He will be > missed. > > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com From bjsleeman at hotmail.com Sat Oct 18 13:28:32 2003 From: bjsleeman at hotmail.com (Brian Sleeman) Date: Sat Oct 18 12:28:34 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: John Tsalikes Message-ID: >When he was just 9 years old. Isnt that amazing? I no >longer have his list but does anyone know if he has >any alleged "masters" older than that? I'm guessing the obituary was a misprint and that he was more like 51 when he died, although I never met him in person. I doubt he was making up stories about taping D&D but who knows... Whether he was or not, he was still an excellent trader and all-around good guy. _________________________________________________________________ Fretting that your Hotmail account may expire because you forgot to sign in enough? Get Hotmail Extra Storage today! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es From ijwthstd at yahoo.com Sat Oct 18 11:32:02 2003 From: ijwthstd at yahoo.com (ijwthstd) Date: Sat Oct 18 13:32:04 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: John Tsalikes - RIP In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20031018173202.752.qmail@web41103.mail.yahoo.com> --- ECFanMtrl@aol.com wrote: > A fellow human being dies and the best you can do is > take issue with and > ridicule some claim that he made. You really are a > sad, sad person. > > ML > People die all the time I had some positive experiences with him and truly enjoyed his posts and contributions but a liar is a liar is a liar. ===== __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com From gaefvill at tin.it Sat Oct 18 22:18:01 2003 From: gaefvill at tin.it (Gaetano Villari) Date: Sat Oct 18 15:19:38 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] plain text format? Message-ID: <000501c395ac$8d13e270$27427450@abcd8103bc416a> One question to the person in charge of the list, or whomever knowing the answer: does it happen to be possible to get the digest in plain text format? Thanks Gaetano Villari From shelterd98 at yahoo.com Sat Oct 18 16:51:34 2003 From: shelterd98 at yahoo.com (greg delaney) Date: Sat Oct 18 18:51:36 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] DVD - Blues EC + Apollo 15 Message-ID: <20031018225134.24279.qmail@web11107.mail.yahoo.com> Hi would anybody on the digest have a copy of " nothing but the blues " or " Carl Perkins w/ eric + George harrison " on DVD that I could get in a trade?? and a long shot.... Apollo 15 complete downlink edition now out of print. not avail in Canada. I have a copy on VHS but would like to get a dvd copy. I cant copy DVD's but have a good trade list of cdr's. I can be reached at GDelaney@Shaw.ca Thanks Greg __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com From jshortri at rmi.net Sun Oct 19 10:15:54 2003 From: jshortri at rmi.net (John Shortridge) Date: Sun Oct 19 11:40:13 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Travel packages? Message-ID: <2202DAAC-0247-11D8-BD12-003065C7881E@rmi.net> I wondered if anyone was aware of any travel packages being offered to see Eric at the RAH? The last time he did a multi-night stand at the RAH there was a travel agency, that included tickets, airfare and hotel. John From deltanick at comcast.net Sun Oct 19 13:13:45 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Sun Oct 19 12:12:34 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest Content Message-ID: <003d01c3965b$f8d4ecc0$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> If you cannot receive your cable TV signal correctly, who do you contact? Do you contact MTV, ABC, or CNN? Or should you contact your cable TV provider? The correct answer is, obviously, your cable TV provider. I really do not understand why people having problems with the format of the Slowhand Digest keep posting messages about it. These folks need to correspond with the digest editor, NOT the group as a whole. Each issue has instructions on how to do this. The editor's e-mail address is listed in each issue! This is a digest devoted to Eric Clapton, not "MIME vs. plain text" format problems. DeltaNick From Garret74 at aol.com Sun Oct 19 15:35:45 2003 From: Garret74 at aol.com (Garret74@aol.com) Date: Sun Oct 19 14:35:53 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] (no subject) Message-ID: I don't know if anyone else is having this problem, but I am unable to download this file... Garret From msawin at hotmail.com Sun Oct 19 21:43:55 2003 From: msawin at hotmail.com (Michael Sawin) Date: Sun Oct 19 15:43:58 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Eric and Stevie Winwood Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031019/d250ae6a/attachment.htm From fred.frome at koeln.de Mon Oct 20 12:12:08 2003 From: fred.frome at koeln.de (Fred Frome Cologne) Date: Mon Oct 20 05:13:36 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Goformusic References: Message-ID: <003d01c396ea$995c9100$086c863e@oemcomputer> Hi SDs! after booking for EC inAntwerp with goformusic on 13th Oct. I received an immediate reply from them by e-mail and today the booking/accounting approval from Tele Ticket Service NV PB 133 B 2170 Merksem Belgium Fax +32-3-4000 40 50 info@teleticketservice.com www.teleticketservice.com But I have of course no tickets yet! BTW how to book Ireland??? Best regards Fred from Cologne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roel Hendriksen" To: Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2003 11:35 AM Subject: [Slowhand] Goformusic > Hello all, > > As Aprik 9th 2004 is the ONLY EC concert on the European continent next > year, I guess it will be rather busy there... > > I ordered tickets through Where's Eric site, linked to goformusic.be, > subscribed there and made reservations. But until now I didn't hear anything > anymore (after my last Saturday's reservation). > > Anyone having experiences with goformusic.be? Maybe the Belgian Digesters?? > > Greetings, > Roel > > _________________________________________________________________ > MSN Zoeken, voor duidelijke zoekresultaten! http://search.msn.nl > > From DMelton1 at socal.rr.com Mon Oct 20 10:57:38 2003 From: DMelton1 at socal.rr.com (Dave Melton) Date: Mon Oct 20 12:55:33 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] test only Message-ID: <001d01c3972b$44bf9520$30d21818@socal.rr.com> this is a test -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031020/b224d643/attachment.htm From stallknecht at t-online.de Mon Oct 20 20:03:59 2003 From: stallknecht at t-online.de (Christian Stallknecht) Date: Mon Oct 20 13:00:57 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Goformusic (Ireland tix) References: <003d01c396ea$995c9100$086c863e@oemcomputer> Message-ID: <000e01c3972c$27c9aef0$ac7ba8c0@WURM> For Ireland (Dublin & Belfast) try http://www.ticketmaster.ie/cgi/asp_events/searchresults.asp?criteria=event&s earchstring=clapton ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fred Frome Cologne" To: "Roel Hendriksen" ; Sent: Monday, October 20, 2003 11:12 AM Subject: Re: [Slowhand] Goformusic > Hi SDs! > > after booking for EC inAntwerp with goformusic on 13th Oct. I received an > immediate reply from them by e-mail and today the booking/accounting > approval from > > Tele Ticket Service NV > PB 133 B 2170 Merksem Belgium > Fax +32-3-4000 40 50 > info@teleticketservice.com > www.teleticketservice.com > > But I have of course no tickets yet! > BTW how to book Ireland??? > > Best regards > Fred from Cologne > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Roel Hendriksen" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2003 11:35 AM > Subject: [Slowhand] Goformusic > > > > Hello all, > > > > As Aprik 9th 2004 is the ONLY EC concert on the European continent next > > year, I guess it will be rather busy there... > > > > I ordered tickets through Where's Eric site, linked to goformusic.be, > > subscribed there and made reservations. But until now I didn't hear > anything > > anymore (after my last Saturday's reservation). > > > > Anyone having experiences with goformusic.be? Maybe the Belgian > Digesters?? > > > > Greetings, > > Roel > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > MSN Zoeken, voor duidelijke zoekresultaten! http://search.msn.nl > > > > > > > From Ken_Norris at umit.maine.edu Mon Oct 20 15:14:29 2003 From: Ken_Norris at umit.maine.edu (Ken Norris) Date: Mon Oct 20 14:14:36 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Japanese Tour Message-ID: The Japanese tour starts up in under a month. Do you think he'll be doing any stuff from the new album, or replay the Reptile tour, or do something "Just for You" as it says on the ticket announcement? I'm just hoping that Mid Valley sends a crew out to every show. Best, Ken From Jbroh1 at netscape.net Mon Oct 20 20:52:12 2003 From: Jbroh1 at netscape.net (John Broholm) Date: Mon Oct 20 19:52:18 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Steve Winwood guitar Message-ID: <65E3674C.4078AD46.0004BB4E@netscape.net> Michael Sawin wrote: >>>There was a discussion a while ago re the guitar playing of Stevie Winwood and I thought that I'd submit this little gem. A good friend of mine, who's a REAL Cream freak, also used to see EC in the Bluesbreakers era. He recounts the time when?he saw?them when they played the Manor House pub in North London with Spencer Davies Group as support. During the evening the two of them decided to have a guitar 'duel' and just traded licks for a full 15 minutes, with Stevie giving as good as he took. Eventually EC won the shootout and they retired gracefully to the bar. And the wager? A pint of beer. Where's a taper when you really need one?<<< Winwood was on the Austin City Limits I saw a couple of weeks ago. Had a good, small band, with a very non-EC-like guitarist, himself mostly on keys. For Mr Fantasy, Winwood pulled out some version of a strat (didn't sound like lace sensors, but I couldn't tell the model) and played a gorgeous, rolling solo, just like he used to with Traffic in concert. The man can definitely play guitar. I'm sure he can play about anything with strings. I don't know wether that was an old ACL appearance being repeated, or something new. John Broholm mailto:jbroh1@netscape.net __________________________________________________________________ McAfee VirusScan Online from the Netscape Network. Comprehensive protection for your entire computer. Get your free trial today! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/computing/mcafee/index.jsp?promo=393397 Get AOL Instant Messenger 5.1 free of charge. Download Now! http://aim.aol.com/aimnew/Aim/register.adp?promo=380455 From lawlor at cliff.path.queensu.ca Tue Oct 21 09:16:03 2003 From: lawlor at cliff.path.queensu.ca (Hermina Lawlor) Date: Tue Oct 21 08:05:51 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Contents of Slowhand digest missing In-Reply-To: <20031017160002.9E0038C000@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <3F94EB43.26833.13D285@localhost> This is all I am receiving from the slowhand digest. No posts. Can you offer me any help! I used to receive the new version of the posts but now do not. Thanks for any help you can supply. Hermina lawlor@cliff.path.queensu.ca On 17 Oct 2003 at 12:00, slowhand-request@planet-torque.com wrote: > Send Slowhand mailing list submissions to > slowhand@planet-torque.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > slowhand-request@planet-torque.com > > You can reach the person managing the list at > slowhand-owner@planet-torque.com > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Slowhand digest..." > From Tildemarie at aol.com Tue Oct 21 11:15:45 2003 From: Tildemarie at aol.com (Tildemarie@aol.com) Date: Tue Oct 21 10:16:03 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Getting the Digest Message-ID: <9f.3f378623.2cc69991@aol.com> In a message dated 10/20/2003 11:02:09 AM Central Standard Time, slowhand-request@planet-torque.com writes: > Message: 2 > Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2003 14:35:45 EDT > From: Garret74@aol.com > Subject: [Slowhand] (no subject) > To: slowhand@planet-torque.com > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > > I don't know if anyone else is having this problem, but I am unable to > download this file... > > Garret Garrett, I had trouble at first but after I downloaded the WinZip program... All was well with the world(Digest:) again. I just downloaded the Free program so that was cool, too. Mimi :) Fantastic Stranger -- Mimi's Mainstream Romantic Novel set in the Deep South of Mississippi ISBN 0-595-29467-7 Visit me at my website and enjoy my photographs, too! http://Tildemarie.homestead.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031021/f53edc3b/attachment.htm From Greenbuggyj at aol.com Tue Oct 21 16:05:50 2003 From: Greenbuggyj at aol.com (Greenbuggyj@aol.com) Date: Tue Oct 21 15:10:16 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 15..Please Remove Me From This List! Message-ID: <142.1afa8244.2cc6dd8e@aol.com> From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Wed Oct 22 10:18:48 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Wed Oct 22 03:18:58 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Japanese Tour Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701FD6B6E@sunwex01.arivia.kom> Interesting question. If "Just for You" is the name of the next album, then there will surely be a good slice of what is to be expected. Now the title "Just for You" has a personal, comforting, lounge feeling about it. So it could otherwise be titled "An Eventful Evening with Eric Clapton" - meaning a solid sound with short precise solos. Perhaps he'll even include George Harrison's "Beware of Darkness" under such circumstances. Then again, it could be a term of endearment/love for the wife that has brought two daughters into his life, so he could be selling the virtues of family values, which again would most probably be the same type of music as above. As reported, the musicians are the same as on the 2001 tour, with the exception of Chris Stainton alone on keyboard this time round. Chris is a hands-on type of player. I don't see him playing mouth synthesisers or doing organ wizardry, al la Billy Preston. His keyboards complement and his piano tonks away into insignificant solos. I doubt that he has been honing his skills for the last 5 years. Again, reportedly, there are no backing singers like Katie and Tessa scheduled to support the band. So, this may really be Eric's real farewell to long-standing fans, going out with a blast. Considering this, I'd say that "Reptile" and "Over the Rainbow" are out and that hopefully it will be a rockin' blues tour. To me Clapton was at his best when he came off the "Nothing But the Blues Tour" and got back into the rock and ballads, as seen on the Hyde Park video from '96. His fingers were still on fire and he injected new life into recycled material. Clapton knows just what we need (Just for You :-), which is why he has endured so long. My personal wish list includes things now as obscure as "Roll It Over", but without doubt I will have to be content with hearing the 2003 version of "Layla", "Sunshine of Your Love" and "Wonderful Tonight". With Eric, nothing much changes like it stays the same. Kevin -----Original Message----- From: Ken Norris [mailto:Ken_Norris@umit.maine.edu] Sent: 20 October 2003 20:14 To: slowhand@planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] Japanese Tour The Japanese tour starts up in under a month. Do you think he'll be doing any stuff from the new album, or replay the Reptile tour, or do something "Just for You" as it says on the ticket announcement? I'm just hoping that Mid Valley sends a crew out to every show. Best, Ken NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. From deltanick at comcast.net Wed Oct 22 06:50:12 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Wed Oct 22 05:49:14 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] John Mayall & Eric Clapton on TV Message-ID: <000f01c39881$e3504e80$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> This Friday, 24 October, BBC-4 (TV) will broadcast a one-hour documentary on John Mayall: "40 Years of the Blues." The documentary, directed by Peter Gibson and produced by Focus Productions, will air at 9PM, followed by the Liverpool Benefit with Eric Clapton, filmed 19 July. Anyone know if these will be broadcast in the US? DeltaNick From Sol.Fischler at nbc.com Wed Oct 22 12:22:50 2003 From: Sol.Fischler at nbc.com (Fischler, Sol (NBC)) Date: Wed Oct 22 11:22:58 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] TRIPLE CHOCOLATE TORTE Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031022/df9d8488/attachment.htm From slowhandnj at comcast.net Wed Oct 22 14:25:42 2003 From: slowhandnj at comcast.net (ToeKneeF) Date: Wed Oct 22 13:25:33 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Mayall Special on BBC-4 Message-ID: <3F96BD96.2000407@comcast.net> A check of the BBC America site does not leave me hopeful. There were no hits when I searched for Mayall and their Specials page did not list anything for Mayall either...........T -- "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. " Benjamin Franklin From stallknecht at t-online.de Wed Oct 22 20:30:45 2003 From: stallknecht at t-online.de (Christian Stallknecht) Date: Wed Oct 22 13:27:16 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Concert for George in german cinemas Message-ID: <002c01c398c2$3a227540$ac7ba8c0@WURM> Here you can see the dates: http://www.cinemaxx.de/start.asp?Navi=Extras&Main=special/ConcertForGeorge/d efault.asp From Dshawna at aol.com Wed Oct 22 17:18:12 2003 From: Dshawna at aol.com (Dshawna@aol.com) Date: Wed Oct 22 16:18:23 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digests Message-ID: I have tried to get the information for the Digest, by going to MIME and have not been able to get the information, maybe you can tell me what i am doing wrong Thanks -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031023/41f48986/attachment.htm From smangano at solartestinglabs.com Thu Oct 23 13:12:10 2003 From: smangano at solartestinglabs.com (Sam Mangano) Date: Thu Oct 23 12:11:24 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] possible digest viewing help Message-ID: <016f01c39980$6a60ac90$1f01a8c0@solar3.Domain> i have been getting the digest postings as separate little mail attachments in my outlook program for the past year. however, after registering at the new link, every issue since then has been the regular list in one email with no attachments. it doesnt matter to me either way, just wanted to let those out there with problems no what happened to me. out sambo#8 From mbedford at waitrose.com Thu Oct 23 18:33:11 2003 From: mbedford at waitrose.com (Michael J Bedford) Date: Thu Oct 23 12:33:14 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] 40 years in the business Message-ID: Just over forty years ago Eric turned up at The South Western Hotel. Richmond, Surrey, UK with his Kay Jazz guitar in tow. He auditioned for the job with The Yardbirds & included the Chuck Berry duck walk for the first and last time in his long career. Having passed muster, he played his first gig at The Star Hotel, Broad Green , Croydon on Saturday October 19th. The rest is history Michael Bedford Crawdaddy oldtimer From pschitt_happens at yahoo.com Fri Oct 24 05:47:25 2003 From: pschitt_happens at yahoo.com (Ken Goetz) Date: Fri Oct 24 07:47:28 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] new album??? Message-ID: <20031024114725.38475.qmail@web40910.mail.yahoo.com> I have seen a few mentions of a new album....any details? Ken --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031024/a8e27ea5/attachment.htm From Sol.Fischler at nbc.com Fri Oct 24 12:13:39 2003 From: Sol.Fischler at nbc.com (Fischler, Sol (NBC)) Date: Fri Oct 24 11:13:48 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Recipe Message-ID: I just noticed that a Digest or two ago I accidentally sent a recipe for a chocolate cake to the digest. It was simply a case of quick fingers and not paying attention -- my apologies to anyone who looked at it and said "huh--?" As for EC content, I'm sure he likes chocolate ... And let me take this opportunity to remind everyone -- it's better to eat cake than to eat crow -- (unless, of course, you're Marie Antoinette ...) Again, sorry for the misguided message, and anyone who DOES want the recipe can contact me privately ... -- Sol From dablues at austin.rr.com Fri Oct 24 14:56:06 2003 From: dablues at austin.rr.com (dablues@austin.rr.com) Date: Fri Oct 24 14:56:09 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 18 Message-ID: <17f597181a98.181a9817f597@texas.rr.com> He's supposedly working on one. Reason I know this is because I'm a big fan of Doyle Bramhall II, and if you go to Doyle's website it says that Doyle is in England working with Eric on his new album. http://www.doylebramhall2nd.com > Message: 4 > Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2003 04:47:25 -0700 (PDT) > From: Ken Goetz > Subject: [Slowhand] new album??? > To: slowhand@planet-torque.com > Message-ID: <20031024114725.38475.qmail@web40910.mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > I have seen a few mentions of a new album....any details? > Ken > From smevans at tds.net Sun Oct 26 05:24:26 2003 From: smevans at tds.net (Steve) Date: Sun Oct 26 06:24:25 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] RE: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 19 In-Reply-To: <20031025160003.C1F4C8C039@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <000701c39bb3$ba37dba0$0200a8c0@valuedvprmatrix> He's supposedly working on one. Reason I know this is because I'm a big fan of Doyle Bramhall II, and if you go to Doyle's website it says that Doyle is in England working with Eric on his new album. http://www.doylebramhall2nd.com I just pray that Doyle is not the opening act for live shows. I saw 7 shows on the last tour and I have never seen so many people walk out on an opening act. Doyle needs to learn the volume knob on his amp can be turned down. From scottw at frazmtn.com Sun Oct 26 09:31:24 2003 From: scottw at frazmtn.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Sun Oct 26 12:31:28 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Doyle volume Message-ID: <002801c39be6$fb6c54b0$ce07c841@youro0kwkw9jwc> It is not Doyle's fault he was too loud. An individual amp on stage at a venue like RAH is not going to blow anybody away except maybe front row seat.I sat right behind the soundboard at the RAH show 2nd night. During Doyle's set, all the settings were in the red and the sound man did not do one thing to adjust them! Doyle had a different mix than EC and they really didn't care. Usual opening act apathy. Scott From slowhandnj at comcast.net Sun Oct 26 13:30:00 2003 From: slowhandnj at comcast.net (ToeKneeF) Date: Sun Oct 26 13:29:57 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] RE: Doyle as opening act for Clapton Message-ID: <3F9C12A8.3090300@comcast.net> Sorry, Steve, I don't think it was the volume. His sound was muddy and quite frankly there was not much to say about the caliber of his performance. While suffering through his opening set, I was struck by how weak his singing was and his solos were unimaginative and one dimensional. I bought the Arc Angels CD and was not impressed. Then, based on his association with EC, I bough the Jellycream CD, again not impressed at all. I just can't see what all the fuss is about. Its a shame, because he does have the lineage, but I guess he is just not front-man material. If you want to hear some really kick-ass music from a Bramhall, listen to one of his father's CDs. Doyle II fares better in a supporting role, as his contribution to Fitchburg Street, his dad's latest CD, shows. Doyle Sr. can sing rings around his progeny propelling his material to some dizzying heights. -- "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. " Benjamin Franklin From dablues at austin.rr.com Sun Oct 26 15:02:43 2003 From: dablues at austin.rr.com (Robert) Date: Sun Oct 26 15:57:25 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] RE: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 20 In-Reply-To: <20031026170003.D2DA58C036@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: > > He's supposedly working on one. Reason I know this is because > I'm a big fan of Doyle Bramhall II, and if you go to Doyle's > website it says that Doyle is in England working with Eric > on his new album. http://www.doylebramhall2nd.com > > I just pray that Doyle is not the opening act for live shows. I > saw 7 shows > on the last tour and I have never seen so many people walk out on > an opening > act. Doyle needs to learn the volume knob on his amp can be turned down. > > Well aren't most of Eric's fans a bit older? hehe Nah.....what I hear happened was that Doyle was not doing a sound check before the shows which is kinda bad IMHO. That's why his sound was off. There were a lot of complaints even by Doyle fans that the sound was crappy and some even questioned why the sound engineers weren't fixing that. Doyle was interviewed and asked about the sound problems after the tour was over and he said that the reason he was not doing a sound check was because Eric was not doing one either. The thing is that Eric's sound engineers already know exactly how to tweak Eric's sound and not Doyle's. I think that is why Doyle's set sounded bad. From nmoodley at lg0331.kzntl.gov.za Mon Oct 27 07:48:46 2003 From: nmoodley at lg0331.kzntl.gov.za (Nirmal Moodley) Date: Mon Oct 27 00:48:48 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Doyle Bramhall II Message-ID: <80D5C4D232A6D61180E70002B39E2D115CCE36@pmbmail> Steve wrote: >I just pray that Doyle is not the opening act for live shows. I saw 7 shows >on the last tour and I have never seen so many people walk out on an opening >act. Doyle needs to learn the volume knob on his amp can be turned down. Agree totally.....I saw Doyle play on the Roger Waters IN THE FLESH tour,...he tried to re-produce David Gilmour's brilliant guitar work, but I did not think it worked.....volume control again. NM SA From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Mon Oct 27 16:43:42 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Mon Oct 27 09:43:58 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Sunshine of Your Love Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701BF9BD5@sunwex01.arivia.kom> http://mixonline.com/ar/audio_creams_sunshine_love/index.htm Interesting articles - just over 2 years old that I don't remember reading before. Kevin NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. From Llrrbb4 at aol.com Mon Oct 27 12:08:23 2003 From: Llrrbb4 at aol.com (Llrrbb4@aol.com) Date: Mon Oct 27 12:12:36 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Doyle volume Message-ID: <49.3558624f.2cceab07@aol.com> In a message dated 10/27/2003 11:02:33 AM Central Standard Time, slowhand-request@planet-torque.com writes: It is not Doyle's fault he was too loud. An individual amp on stage at a venue like RAH is not going to blow anybody away except maybe front row seat.I sat right behind the soundboard at the RAH show 2nd night. During Doyle's set, all the settings were in the red and the sound man did not do one thing to adjust them! Doyle had a different mix than EC and they really didn't care. Usual opening act apathy. It wasn't just at RAH, here in Chicago, at the United Center, the sound wasexactly the same. WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY TOOO LOUD -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Exclusive Video Premiere - Britney Spears http://launch.yahoo.com/promos/britneyspears/ From Duncan.McKie at infinity.co.nz Tue Oct 28 08:50:13 2003 From: Duncan.McKie at infinity.co.nz (Duncan McKie) Date: Mon Oct 27 14:50:18 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] "going to California" Message-ID: OK so I know it's a Led Zep song, but couldn't think of an EC title that's close... But anyway, I'm off to L.A. and San Fran for the Hols and besides Christmas with the Outlaws and taking kids to Disneyland and various other theme parks, intend to spend a fair bit of time trolling round the record shops. Also gonna try to get to Hollywood HoB to see Dave Lindlry with the Mighty Ian Maclaghan, as well as various Hard Rocks. So any recommendations for shops, 2nd hand Record shops,things to see, bars/clubs in San Fran and L.A.?- particularily the Carson/Torrance area and Longbeach?? Cheers Duncan McKie The information contained in this email is privileged and confidential and intended for the addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient, you are asked to respect that confidentiality and not disclose, copy or make use of its contents. If received in error you are asked to destroy this email and contact the sender immediately. Your assistance is appreciated. From trevork1 at iinet.net.au Tue Oct 28 18:57:21 2003 From: trevork1 at iinet.net.au (trevor kempin) Date: Tue Oct 28 05:56:15 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Japan Tour 2003 Message-ID: <000601c39d42$44339760$89b03bcb@ecpm.com> Does anyone who is attending EC concerts in Yokohama or Tokyo in November/December know of any get togethers of SH members either before or after concerts. I would be interested in meeting other members. Regards Trevor kempin Perth Western Australia From trevork1 at iinet.net.au Tue Oct 28 18:59:50 2003 From: trevork1 at iinet.net.au (trevor kempin) Date: Tue Oct 28 05:58:44 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Japan Tour 2003 Message-ID: <000701c39d42$9cacd280$89b03bcb@ecpm.com> Does anyone who is attending EC concerts in Yokohama or Tokyo in November/December know of any get togethers of SH members either before or after concerts. I would be interested in meeting other members. Regards Trevor kempin Perth Western Australia -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031028/f2137dd4/attachment.htm From weedweed at tiscali.fr Tue Oct 28 16:25:32 2003 From: weedweed at tiscali.fr (=?iso-8859-1?Q?weedweed@tiscali.fr?=) Date: Tue Oct 28 09:25:35 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re :DoyleII Message-ID: >Agree totally.....I saw Doyle play on the Roger Waters IN THE >FLESH tour,...he tried to re-produce David Gilmour's brilliant >guitar work, but I did not think it worked.....volume control >again. I attended 3 EC show in 2001, one at the RAH and 2 in Paris Bercy. All with desastrous sound from the opening night (I was in circle section on RAH that didn't help...). In fact I think that on the second night I miss the first half of his set, and the third night I came later to the venue and attended final song only. I got the DVD from the In the flesh tour but I saw his remplacent on the world tour leg. Doyle is a gifted guitarist but simply it fit not Gilmour's style whereas Chester Kamen does. It was a great show minus the (to my ear) the first solo on SOYCD(1-5) by Snowy White. And to come back on a more EC related subject, I very appreciated the short but efficient (and too rare) solo by Andy Fairweather Low on Money. ********** L'ADSL A 20 EUR/MOIS********** Avec Tiscali, l'ADSL est ? 20 EUR/mois. Vous pourrez chercher longtemps avant de trouver moins cher ! Pour profiter de cette offre exceptionnelle, cliquez ici : http://register.tiscali.fr/adsl/ Offre soumise ? conditions. From scottw at frazmtn.com Tue Oct 28 09:17:06 2003 From: scottw at frazmtn.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Tue Oct 28 12:22:53 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 22 References: <20031028170004.754CB8C08F@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <006e01c39d78$1a8d9ab0$ca07c841@youro0kwkw9jwc> There is a great Blues scene down in Long Beach area. Cafe Boogaloo always ahs great talent. There is a paper called Calif Blues scene that has listings of the clubs and acts. Amoeba records in Hollywood is great...a huge record shop! Scott > > Message: 4 > Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2003 08:50:13 +1300 > From: "Duncan McKie" > Subject: [Slowhand] "going to California" > > OK so I know it's a Led Zep song, but couldn't think of an EC title > that's close... > But anyway, I'm off to L.A. and San Fran for the Hols and besides > Christmas with the Outlaws and taking kids to Disneyland and various > other theme parks, intend to spend a fair bit of time trolling round the > record shops. > Also gonna try to get to Hollywood HoB to see Dave Lindlry with the > Mighty Ian Maclaghan, as well as various Hard Rocks. > So any recommendations for shops, 2nd hand Record shops,things to see, > bars/clubs in San Fran and L.A.?- particularily the Carson/Torrance area > and Longbeach?? > > Cheers > Duncan McKie > > > From marco at whereseric.com Tue Oct 28 21:23:59 2003 From: marco at whereseric.com (Marco van Rooijen) Date: Tue Oct 28 15:24:03 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Jools Holland - Small World Big Band friends 3 Message-ID: <000001c39d91$6cc03360$9600000a@marco> After the phenomenal success of the first two albums in the series Jools Holland is back with his Friends and what friends they are!!! This new studio album features 21 duets with some of the biggest and best musicians and singers in the world including David Gray, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Ronnie Wood, Jimmy Scott and Terri Walker to mention just a few. As always the album features tracks recorded with regulars Sam Brown, Ruby Turner and The Rhythm & Blues Orchestra. For tracklisting and more check out the Where's ERIC! website at: www.whereseric.com Also new European tourdate added: April 11, 2004 - Rotterdam, The Netherlands. ================================================== Marco van Rooijen - marco@whereseric.com Web Co-ordinator Where's ERIC! - The Eric Clapton Fan Club Magazine Visit us on the web at: www.whereseric.com and www.ericclaptonfaq.com ================================================== From lukelinus at yahoo.com Tue Oct 28 14:38:00 2003 From: lukelinus at yahoo.com (LukeLinus) Date: Tue Oct 28 17:38:03 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] new tour date Message-ID: <20031028223800.38454.qmail@web21102.mail.yahoo.com> april 11th ahoy, eastersunday, rotterdam, netherlands best regards Peter / Germany last show: Bruce Hornsby next show: Robben Ford ===== http://www.lukelinus.com __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Exclusive Video Premiere - Britney Spears http://launch.yahoo.com/promos/britneyspears/ From dablues at austin.rr.com Tue Oct 28 18:51:16 2003 From: dablues at austin.rr.com (Robert) Date: Tue Oct 28 19:45:51 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] RE: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 22 In-Reply-To: <20031028170004.754CB8C08F@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: You guys don't get it. Roger Waters was not looking for a David Gilmour clone. That is why he chose Doyle in the first place. I thought Doyle did a fabulous job adding his own Texas tone to the guitar solos and also singing on some of the songs. Doyle has a fatter tone than Gilmour and Chester. Chester sounded very thin from the few clips I've heard of those shows. Clapton sounded thin too when he played with Roger a few years ago. Doyle's meatier tone made the difference in those shows with Roger in 99 and 01. Message: 8 Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2003 16:25:32 +0200 From: " weedweed@tiscali.fr " Subject: [Slowhand] Re :DoyleII >Agree totally.....I saw Doyle play on the Roger Waters IN THE >FLESH tour,...he tried to re-produce David Gilmour's brilliant >guitar work, but I did not think it worked.....volume control >again. I attended 3 EC show in 2001, one at the RAH and 2 in Paris Bercy. All with desastrous sound from the opening night (I was in circle section on RAH that didn't help...). In fact I think that on the second night I miss the first half of his set, and the third night I came later to the venue and attended final song only. I got the DVD from the In the flesh tour but I saw his remplacent on the world tour leg. Doyle is a gifted guitarist but simply it fit not Gilmour's style whereas Chester Kamen does. It was a great show minus the (to my ear) the first solo on SOYCD(1-5) by Snowy White. And to come back on a more EC related subject, I very appreciated the short but efficient (and too rare) solo by Andy Fairweather Low on Money. From Tildemarie at aol.com Wed Oct 29 09:38:58 2003 From: Tildemarie at aol.com (Tildemarie@aol.com) Date: Wed Oct 29 09:39:14 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Checking on our Friends in California Message-ID: <84.1b90993b.2cd12b02@aol.com> > Hi, > I am just wondering if you guys(gals) are doing okay out there? > Please let us know. > You'all are in my thoughts and prayers, > Mimi -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031029/65c6885e/attachment.htm From Tildemarie at aol.com Wed Oct 29 09:44:04 2003 From: Tildemarie at aol.com (Tildemarie@aol.com) Date: Wed Oct 29 09:44:14 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] NOT in anyway a political announcement! BUT.. Message-ID: <1e2.1256d216.2cd12c34@aol.com> I heard printed recently (A friend just had to call and tell me 'cause she knew how much I loved EC) that Gephardt stated... that if he won the election, he would want to have Eric Clapton for his inaugural party. :) Well, He definitely has good taste in music, don't-cha' know! mimi -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Nobody said that, we just agreed that we were more impressed by the Original guitarist's work. >>"Doyle did a fabulous job adding his own Texas tone to the guitar" If Texas tone means PLAYING LOUD ,....then hell yes!!!....he did a great job!!! >>"Doyle's meatier tone..." + "Doyle has a fatter tone than Gilmour and Chester." I am totally NOT IMPRESSED by Doyle's vocals....shallow , boring, , common (my opinion) Anyway, enough of this ....lets get back to EC. CHEERS! From texasbluboy at houston.rr.com Thu Oct 30 12:03:02 2003 From: texasbluboy at houston.rr.com (Daniel Kimball) Date: Thu Oct 30 13:03:43 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand-And The Volume Knob!!!! References: <20031030170003.423D78C067@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <3FA15255.8ABCEBCD@houston.rr.com> Although I didn't get to see any of the shows that Doyle played at, and didn't hear the volume that he played at, I remember the times when Eric was accused of the same thing. When he was with Cream, the volume was astronomical to say the least. And now a lot of us, me included miss the days when Eric would kick back, turn the volume up as loud as it would go and crank out some of the loudest music that ever was on the face of the Earth!!!! And back then I don't recall anyone comparing tone, and great sounds coming from this kind of amp or that, all that was mentioned was- "Man, Cream was soooo Freakin' Loud I couldn't hear for a week after we left that show man!" Now, when someone cranks it up we get all perturbed and distraught over it all, not that it's not warranted, all I am saying is it's amazing what 20 or 30 years can do to your taste in the volume knob on an amplifier and guitar. Have a great week all, and that's all I got to say about that. Think I'll go and crank my Marshall up with my Custom built Fender Strat and let er wail!!!! Keep on Rockin' Daniel"TexasBluBoy"Kimball -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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More information available in the "news" section of www.whereseric.com We will continue to post dates as they become available. ================================================== Where's ERIC! - The Eric Clapton Fan Club Magazine Visit us on the web at: www.whereseric.com and www.ericclaptonfaq.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031030/13e7372c/attachment.htm From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Fri Oct 31 09:07:48 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Fri Oct 31 02:07:58 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Predict the Setlist Contest Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701FD6B88@sunwex01.arivia.kom> I'm announcing a "Predict the Setlist Contest". EC's tour of Japan kicks-off on 15 November 2003 (just over 2 weeks time). The prize, to be supplied by me, will be a Double CD-R copy of Legends: "Gods Meeting". The sound quality is SB6. Musicians are: EC, Steve Gadd, Marcus Miller, Joe Sample and David Sanborn. Recording date: 4 July 1997. Most songs are instrumentals (not reprocessed EC material), but the CDs includes: an inspiring version of "Third Degree" and an acoustic "Layla" to the rhythm of a Bass Clarinet, no less. All in all very unusual and inspiring. Contest Rules: 1. There will be 5 winners - chosen from the first 5 people who most accurately predict the setlist for the opening night. 2. Anyone with e-mail can enter and should reply by e-mail - one entry only per person, please. Include this subject heading in your reply. 3. Setlists should include between 17 and 21 songs (in no particular order). 4. If you think that a new song will be included in the setlist, then type 5. The contest closes on Thursday, 13th November 2003 (so that no one is confused about which time zone the competition is run in). 6. I will collate all entries. 7. Winners will be announced on the Slowhand Digest within a day or three after the opening night, as soon as I hear what songs were played. 8. My judgement of who the winners are is final. 9. I will laugh at gee whiz e-mails and not respond to them. 10. The prize will be posted to the winners on 27 November 2003 and takes about 2 weeks to reach whatever destination in the world. The intention of the contest is to generate interest in what EC is up to, besides the 101 releases that have popped up this year. Enjoy - Kevin NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. From AvalancheScott at earthlink.net Fri Oct 31 12:02:33 2003 From: AvalancheScott at earthlink.net (Scott Peterson) Date: Fri Oct 31 12:02:41 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Greatest Boots List? In-Reply-To: <20031031170002.A67238C03E@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: Some other artists have fan-run websites where they list the top five or ten or fifty or however many boots from the artist's career. Has anyone ever assembled such a list for EC? I've don't have any of his shows and would be interested in acquiring some, but don't have the slightest idea where to start. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance, Scott Peterson AvalancheScott@earthlink.net From slowhandnj at comcast.net Fri Oct 31 12:28:33 2003 From: slowhandnj at comcast.net (ToeKneeF) Date: Fri Oct 31 12:28:31 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Slowhand-And The Volume Knob!!!! Message-ID: <3FA29BC1.8010104@comcast.net> I don't think its just the loudness as much as the quality of what is being played. My recollection of Cream, Who (Tommy at the Fillmore), Led Zeppelin, etc. was that they were loud (some had my ears ringing the following morning) but the sound was clear, not muddy, and the musicianship was above par. Eric was as loud as Doyle, but the sound was much more disctinct, with none of the murkiness. With Doyle II it was clear that the amps were being overdriven and the distortion was painful. Couple that with the weak singing and pedestrian soloing and you have one not so enjoyable performane. Witness the mass exodus from the arena! As I said in a previous posting, Doylee II seems to fare better as a sideman then as a band leader. His contributions to his father's recent CD are more focused and tighter than anything I've heard him do solo. -- "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. " Benjamin Franklin From lukelinus at yahoo.com Fri Oct 31 10:57:35 2003 From: lukelinus at yahoo.com (LukeLinus) Date: Fri Oct 31 13:57:38 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] EC on Bruce Hornsby CD Message-ID: <20031031185735.77744.qmail@web21102.mail.yahoo.com> Its official now, so here it goes: Bruce & Clapton Together in the Studio Bruce traveled to London to play a solo concert at the Jazz Cafe recently and spent two days afterward recording with Eric Clapton. They worked on four songs for Bruce's new record. "We had a lot of laughs and he played great, " Bruce said. Sting added vocals to another track in Williamsburg late september. Word is there will be another huge name on the album. Hornsby is still in the recording process and wants to release the new one with another major label after being thrown off the RCA/BMG label. A radio hits album will be released in Jan.04 from RCA/BMG to cash in one final time. Hornsby is shopping around with a bag full of goodies. The album shouldnt be out before summer of 04. best regards Peter / Germany last show: Bruce Hornsby next show: Robben Ford http://www.lukelinus.com ===== http://www.lukelinus.com __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Exclusive Video Premiere - Britney Spears http://launch.yahoo.com/promos/britneyspears/ From klaassen at coastweb.de Fri Oct 31 20:01:59 2003 From: klaassen at coastweb.de (Gerd Klaassen) Date: Fri Oct 31 14:02:08 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand-And The Volume Knob!!!! Message-ID: <3FA2B1A7.3020903@coastweb.de> I've also heard Doyle opening for EC. It wasn't just "a bit too loud" (I love loud music plaing live!), it was a really horrible sound. You couldn't understand neither his guitar nor any vocals. Just a pain for your ear. No comparison to Cream, I think... Other topic: the german "Gitarre und Bass" magazin (translated: guitar and bass ;) has two specials about EC/Blind Faith. And again the old "born as Eric Patrick Clapp" error. I think of writing a letter... Keep on, Gerd http://www.12bar.de From ted.harris at sympatico.ca Sat Nov 1 08:09:45 2003 From: ted.harris at sympatico.ca (Ted Harris) Date: Sat Nov 1 08:09:14 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 25 References: <20031031170003.A3C2E8C03A@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <3FA3B099.8070903@sympatico.ca> I think that new technology in amps and sound reinforcement makes loud volumes a thing of the past. Most guitar players are able to re-create the same kinds of sounds at much lower volumes these days and I for one and quite glad of that. >Message: 1 >Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 12:03:02 -0600 >From: Daniel Kimball >Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand-And The Volume Knob!!!! >To: slowhand@planet-torque.com >Message-ID: <3FA15255.8ABCEBCD@houston.rr.com> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > >Although I didn't get to see any of the shows that Doyle played at, and >didn't hear the volume that he played at, I remember the times when Eric >was accused of the same thing. When he was with Cream, the volume was >astronomical to say the least. And now a lot of us, me included miss >the days when Eric would kick back, turn the volume up as loud as it >would go and crank out some of the loudest music that ever was on the >face of the Earth!!!! And back then I don't recall anyone comparing >tone, and great sounds coming from this kind of amp or that, all that >was mentioned was- "Man, Cream was soooo Freakin' Loud I couldn't hear >for a week after we left that show man!" Now, when someone cranks it up >we get all perturbed and distraught over it all, not that it's not >warranted, all I am saying is it's amazing what 20 or 30 years can do to >your taste in the volume knob on an amplifier and guitar. Have a great >week all, and that's all I got to say about that. Think I'll go and >crank my Marshall up with my Custom built Fender Strat and let er >wail!!!! > >Keep on Rockin' >Daniel"TexasBluBoy"Kimball >-------------- next part -------------- >An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031030/52533cda/attachment-0001.htm > > > From vg00m at hotmail.com Sat Nov 1 23:39:17 2003 From: vg00m at hotmail.com (=?iso-2022-jp?B?GyRCQj8ybBsoQiAbJEI3cjtWGyhC?=) Date: Sat Nov 1 09:39:19 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] New years dance eve Message-ID: Will Eric play on this new years eve in Woking ? Regards, Ken _________________________________________________________________ ????PC??????????????????????????? ???? ???????? http://www.microsoft.com/japan/protect/hm.asp From Dale.Kalina at rrd.com Sat Nov 1 11:02:41 2003 From: Dale.Kalina at rrd.com (Dale.Kalina@rrd.com) Date: Sat Nov 1 12:02:46 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Dale G Kalina/US/DNY is out of the office. Message-ID: I will be out of the office starting 10/31/2003 and will not return until 11/10/2003. I will respond to your message when I return. From smevans at tds.net Sat Nov 1 16:31:18 2003 From: smevans at tds.net (Steve) Date: Sat Nov 1 17:31:17 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] volume knob In-Reply-To: <20031101170003.9CD988C0A3@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <000201c3a0c7$e16fea50$0200a8c0@valuedvprmatrix> I joined this list I believe in 95. I lurk every day. Haven't posted since I got to speak with eric on the larry king show. I posted my opinion the other day about doyle and his volume and started a whole discussion about the subject...and glad to see those of you out there agree...doyle was painfully loud. Doesn't have to be that way these days. Anyway, back to lurking. Steve in Madison From scottw at frazmtn.com Sat Nov 1 15:03:10 2003 From: scottw at frazmtn.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Sat Nov 1 18:03:16 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] set list contest Message-ID: <043f01c3a0cc$52bff430$da07c841@youro0kwkw9jwc> Not knowing the names of any of the new tracks which I am sure he will play makes this tough but here's my guess: Acoustic intro: 5 songs Blues in E (Malted Milk, Driftin, Walkin' Blues) Bell Bottom Blues ***2 new songs here*** Change the World Electric gets strapped on My Father's Eyes I shot the Sheriff *** 3 more new songs*** Badge Cocaine Wonderful Tonight She's Gone Slow blues medley *** one more new song*** Layla Sunshine Crossroads Scott From Ericclaptonfaq at aol.com Sat Nov 1 18:31:13 2003 From: Ericclaptonfaq at aol.com (Ericclaptonfaq@aol.com) Date: Sat Nov 1 18:31:17 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Best EC Bootlegs Message-ID: <6f.3dd3e471.2cd59c41@aol.com> Scott inquired about a "best of" bootleg list for EC. A good place to start is with the Eric Clapton FAQ. Rather than present a Top 10 or Top 25, it lists the best shows of each year. This way, collectors can focus on their favorite era be it Derek & The Dominos, 1974 or 2001. You can find the list at www.ericclaptonfaq.com - use the "bootlegs" button at left to go directly to that section. Another excellent resource is the Eric Clapton Bootography, maintained by Rick Braley. For other readers of this list, we are always looking for recommendations of bootlegs to add. Feel free to contact us with your suggestions. Cordially, The Eric Clapton FAQ Staff visit our websites: www.whereseric.com and www.ericclaptonfaq.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Mike From AvalancheScott at earthlink.net Sun Nov 2 15:15:35 2003 From: AvalancheScott at earthlink.net (Scott Peterson) Date: Sun Nov 2 15:15:41 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Take pity on a trading newbie? In-Reply-To: <20031102170002.E43648C008@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: Now that I know WHAT shows to look for--thanks, folks!--I'm wondering if there's anyone out there who'd be willing to help out a longtime EC fan who's new to EC trading. I've got a fair number of other artists, or I'm very willing to do B&Ps. Any help would be most appreciated. Thanks! Best, Scott Peterson AvalancheScott@earthlink.net From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Sun Nov 2 23:52:35 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Sun Nov 2 16:52:51 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Music for Montserrat DVD Re-Release Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701FD6B8A@sunwex01.arivia.kom> Warning the re-release of the "Music for Montserrat" DVD (from 15 September 1997) in DTS Digital Surround Sound does not have the brilliant solo acoustic performance of EC doing "Broken Hearted, for some unknown reason. Kevin NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. From marco at whereseric.com Sun Nov 2 23:24:30 2003 From: marco at whereseric.com (Marco van Rooijen) Date: Sun Nov 2 17:24:24 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] DVD RELEASE: LATER.with Jools Holland HOOTENANNY Message-ID: <000601c3a190$162fcda0$9600000a@marco> DVD RELEASE: LATER.with Jools Holland HOOTENANNY Warner Music Vision is proud to announce the 1st December 2003 release of Later.with Jools Holland HOOTENANNY. This spectacular DVD encapsulates classic performances from some of the legendary musicians to join Jools and his Big Band on stage as they welcome the New Year in. More details, including tracklisting can be found at www.whereseric.com ================================================== Marco van Rooijen - marco@whereseric.com Web Co-ordinator Where's ERIC! - The Eric Clapton Fan Club Magazine Visit us on the web at: www.whereseric.com and www.ericclaptonfaq.com ================================================== From Rumcoke72 at aol.com Sun Nov 2 19:55:10 2003 From: Rumcoke72 at aol.com (Rumcoke72@aol.com) Date: Sun Nov 2 19:55:18 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Is there a U.S. tour in early 2004? Message-ID: <162.27b48d8a.2cd7016e@aol.com> Hi, I was wondering if Eric was planning on touring the U.S. after Japan in December and before Europe in the spring. I thought I read it somewhere, but havent heard anything about it yet. Also, is there a new album to support the tour? Thanks! See ya at the Garden!! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Please keep in mind that there were several people who had never ever recorded before and did not have access to all the right equipment and pro recording gear and learned first hand just how difficult it can be to capture a performance. Also I don't think very many of the people who submitted are even in a band or have ever played live in front of anyone....That said.... everyone who did submit all took a lot of time and enjoyed the experience and the ability to share it with friends and fellow digest members....just getting it done was an accomplishment and I applaud them for having the guts to do that. I was surprised you didn't contribute a track this year. Maybe next time in 2005. Scott From smangano at solartestinglabs.com Mon Nov 3 11:55:27 2003 From: smangano at solartestinglabs.com (Sam Mangano) Date: Mon Nov 3 11:53:51 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] prince fretwork (no ec content) Message-ID: <011a01c3a22b$48c37b90$1f01a8c0@solar3.Domain> you may recall i posted about prince's acuemen on guitar after seeing him live a couple years ago. well, a dvd from that tour has been released, and its showing on direct tv (channel 103) for free this month (ala EC's LA show last year from his dvd). anyways, 2 points of interest: 50 minutes in, he and his band do an interesting version of zeppelins "whole lotta love" with a nice 2 minute solo, but the highlight was the closing blues number "if you got the time, i got the ride". stunning solo with his band reduced to a 4 piece, and an all female rhythm section (sheila e on drums). also, maceo parker appears for a jazz song at some point during the hour and 15 minute presentation. enjoy!! out sambo8 ps david bowie fans, there is also a concert of his from this past sept in london showing this month on direct tv for free, also..... From mowdamowda at hotmail.com Tue Nov 4 13:43:27 2003 From: mowdamowda at hotmail.com (Shanahan) Date: Mon Nov 3 21:46:05 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhanders 2003 Tribute CD Message-ID: Hi Mike, It's so easy to sit back and criticise. I know, I do it regularly, and sometimes, if I've had a good day, who knows, the criticism may even be positive. However to sit down and try and convey how a particular song or artist touches you by baring your soul musically is quite a task. And to share that with fellow Digest members is an even bigger task. I definitely couldn't do it. Apart from the musical ability of the individual, there are so many other factors that can effect the end result of hours and hours of work. The choice of microphone, instrument, the arrangement, acoustic versus electric, the mix, how you record it, how you transfer it to computer, the countless retakes and overdubs etc. etc. Mike, I'd like you to track down and give us your opinion on these recordings by the artists below 1957 - Dancin' Wild - Tom And Jerry (aka Simon & Garfunkel) 1958 - That'll Be The Day - The Quarrymen (aka Beatles) 1961 - San Fancisco Bay Blues - Bob Dylan 1963 - Take It Easy Baby - Sonny Boy Williamson & The Yardbirds (in particular, the guitar solo) 1963 - Auld Lang Syne - The Beach Boys 1966 - Bucket "T" - The Who 1967 - Ten Little Indians - The Yardbirds How do these songs measure up with the songs on the new SD Clapton Tribute CD? Would have you given the artists above any encouragement? And one other thing, how about you record your interpretation of a Clapton song, acappela? I'm sure Scott Wallenberg will put it on his site for us to check out. And no cheating and recording "Stepping Out" , "Got To Hurry" or "Hideaway". Thanks to Scott Wallenberg I have been able to download and listen to all the songs from the Tribute CD. I like them. I'm not comparing them to Eric's originals, I'm not dissecting every song and analysing them, I'm taking them for what they are, great versions of songs from friends I haven't met. Thanks Scott, Rick H, Ric, Brian, Mark, Fabio, Jamie, Juan, Jack, David, Peter, Mike, Rick F and Grant. Cheers Tone Sydney, Oz >Hi there, >no comments about the new SD Clapton Tribute CD? >I have listened to it and, to be honest: It is a disappointment! >There were some moments at the SD tribute CD 2002, but the new compilation has absolutely no highlights. After four or five >songs I had the feeling that all songs sounds some kind of similar. Especially the voices are all weak and if I listen to >the guitar work I have to say that we shouldn't grumble about Eric's playing these days. And what about all those >drumcomputers!? >Where are all those good recordings from the real bands? >Sorry to ya'all, but I'm glad that I'm not on this compilation. >Now it's your turn! >Mike --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.518 / Virus Database: 316 - Release Date: 11/09/2003 From fabiodwyer at hotmail.com Tue Nov 4 02:19:28 2003 From: fabiodwyer at hotmail.com (Fabio Dwyer) Date: Mon Nov 3 23:19:30 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Digest Tribute 2003 Message-ID: In response to Mr. Prehn & Mr. Wallemberg, I would like to say that *I AM* glad to be part of this project, independent of the level of the other contributions. Actually I liked very much some of them, like Keep on Growing and If I Don't Be There By The Morning. I believe the intention has always been to share a good time with fellows around the world. Whenever I have the chance to go to a professional studio with my band, I invest all the money I have recording original works, my own compositions, not covers. I recorded this cover at home, with a backing track, just added my (horrible) voice and my (not horrible) guitar playing. I do have a carreer as a musician, as a guitar player, not as a singer. This was exactly the reason why I sang there, because I don't have this opportunity often, just for fun. Maybe, I would even say *probably*, George Harrison is shutting his ears in heaven with my singing in "While my guitar..." although himself, or even Clapton in his first years weren't exactly great singers. So what? Let's have fun, let's play our guitars. I would like to *CONGRATULATE* all the other contributors, no matter if you sing well (or bad like me), if you're begginers or experienced players (like me, in my NOT humble opinion), and specially to Scott Wallemberg for the great opportunity to play - keep this nice job, man! I love to be part of it! And sorry for the delay with the art cover, I'm loaded with work- I'll try to send you something asap, but if you have anybody else who like to try that too, no problem:-) That's it, always remembering that anyone has the right to have their good or bad opinions, but let's remembers this is a hobbie, not a professional work:-) Cheers from a bad singer and the second best guitar player in the world (just behind Kurt Cobain...) Fabio Dwyer Message: 5 Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2003 19:29:29 -0800 From: "Scott Wallenberg" Subject: [Slowhand] Prehn's 2003 Tribute review To: "Slowhander" Cc: Message-ID: <00fa01c3a1ba$b54828e0$da07c841@youro0kwkw9jwc> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Hi Michael, Thank you for your comments. The bi-annual tribute CD is a labor of love and a pet project of mine, so it's always nice to get feedback from listeners. As a part-time singer and guitar player I am sorry that my vocal performance on "Let it Rain" was not up to your liking...My plan was not to do a note for note copy version but to give it a different arrangement altogether. Yours is the first negative I have heard but hey everyone has different tastes. As for the others who contributed.... Please keep in mind that there were several people who had never ever recorded before and did not have access to all the right equipment and pro recording gear and learned first hand just how difficult it can be to capture a performance. Also I don't think very many of the people who submitted are even in a band or have ever played live in front of anyone....That said.... everyone who did submit all took a lot of time and enjoyed the experience and the ability to share it with friends and fellow digest members....just getting it done was an accomplishment and I applaud them for having the guts to do that. I was surprised you didn't contribute a track this year. Maybe next time in 2005. Scott _________________________________________________________________ MSN Messenger: converse com os seus amigos online. http://messenger.msn.com.br From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Mon Nov 3 20:44:09 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Tue Nov 4 00:18:49 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Is there a U.S. tour in early 2004? Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701BF9BFE@sunwex01.arivia.kom> Not a chance. You'd have heard about the tour donkey's ears ago. The album will probably be out around March 2004 - whatever it is. Kevin -----Original Message----- From: Rumcoke72@aol.com [mailto:Rumcoke72@aol.com] Sent: 03 November 2003 02:55 To: slowhand@planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] Is there a U.S. tour in early 2004? Hi, I was wondering if Eric was planning on touring the U.S. after Japan in December and before Europe in the spring. I thought I read it somewhere, but havent heard anything about it yet. Also, is there a new album to support the tour? Thanks! See ya at the Garden!! NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031103/6bc2b673/attachment.htm From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Tue Nov 4 13:23:55 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Tue Nov 4 06:24:07 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] FW: Predict the Setlist Contest Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701FD6B8C@sunwex01.arivia.kom> I've had 2 responses to the e-mail I sent out on Friday, which doesn't make it much of a contest. Perhaps weekends are not a good time to respond and we have more time at work during the week, so here it is again. Enjoy - Kevin -----Original Message----- From: Kevin Wilson Sent: 31 October 2003 09:08 To: 'slowhand@planet-torque.com' Subject: Predict the Setlist Contest I'm announcing a "Predict the Setlist Contest". EC's tour of Japan kicks-off on 15 November 2003 (just over 2 weeks time). The prize, to be supplied by me, will be a Double CD-R copy of Legends: "Gods Meeting". The sound quality is SB6. Musicians are: EC, Steve Gadd, Marcus Miller, Joe Sample and David Sanborn. Recording date: 4 July 1997. Most songs are instrumentals (not reprocessed EC material), but the CDs includes: an inspiring version of "Third Degree" and an acoustic "Layla" to the rhythm of a Bass Clarinet, no less. All in all very unusual and inspiring. Contest Rules: 1. There will be 5 winners - chosen from the first 5 people who most accurately predict the setlist for the opening night. 2. Anyone with e-mail can enter and should reply by e-mail - one entry only per person, please. Include this subject heading in your reply. 3. Setlists should include between 17 and 21 songs (in no particular order). 4. If you think that a new song will be included in the setlist, then type 5. The contest closes on Thursday, 13th November 2003 (so that no one is confused about which time zone the competition is run in). 6. I will collate all entries. 7. Winners will be announced on the Slowhand Digest within a day or three after the opening night, as soon as I hear what songs were played. 8. My judgement of who the winners are is final. 9. I will laugh at gee whiz e-mails and not respond to them. 10. The prize will be posted to the winners on 27 November 2003 and takes about 2 weeks to reach whatever destination in the world. The intention of the contest is to generate interest in what EC is up to, besides the 101 releases that have popped up this year. Enjoy - Kevin NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Tue Nov 4 13:41:32 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Tue Nov 4 06:41:39 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] DVD RELEASE: LATER.with Jools Holland HOOTENANNY Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701FD6B8D@sunwex01.arivia.kom> Yep, it's another Cash-in-on-Clapton-one song-at-a-time release. This time we get "Reconsider Baby" from 13 December 1995. >From the same show, next year we'll get "Such a Night" (w~EC & Dr. John) on HOOTENANNY Part 2 - release date 1 Dec 2004, then we'll get "Third Degree" (w~EC & The Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra) HOOTENANNY Part 3 - release date 1 Dec 2005, then we'll get "There Must Be a Better World Somewhere" (w~EC & Dr. John) on HOOTENANNY Part 4 - release date 1 Dec 2006 and finally, "Jump for Joy" (Jam) on HOOTENANNY Part 5 - release date 1 Dec 2007. This e-mail is no reflection on the poster below, just on the wiles of the world we live in. Oh well, come to think of it, the song titles seem speak for themselves. Kevin -----Original Message----- From: Marco van Rooijen [mailto:marco@whereseric.com] Sent: 03 November 2003 00:25 To: Slowhand Digest (messages) Subject: [Slowhand] DVD RELEASE: LATER.with Jools Holland HOOTENANNY DVD RELEASE: LATER.with Jools Holland HOOTENANNY Warner Music Vision is proud to announce the 1st December 2003 release of Later.with Jools Holland HOOTENANNY. This spectacular DVD encapsulates classic performances from some of the legendary musicians to join Jools and his Big Band on stage as they welcome the New Year in. More details, including tracklisting can be found at www.whereseric.com ================================================== Marco van Rooijen - marco@whereseric.com Web Co-ordinator Where's ERIC! - The Eric Clapton Fan Club Magazine Visit us on the web at: www.whereseric.com and www.ericclaptonfaq.com ================================================== NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. From bobwelshjr at valink.com Tue Nov 4 08:21:40 2003 From: bobwelshjr at valink.com (Bob Welsh) Date: Tue Nov 4 08:21:47 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] SD Tribute Message-ID: <008501c3a2d6$95473a00$0f0a0a0a@isop.com> How do I get to the tracks to download them? I misplaced the link.... -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031104/79e36c3c/attachment.htm From pench at aaw.ne.jp Tue Nov 4 22:23:59 2003 From: pench at aaw.ne.jp (pench@aaw.ne.jp) Date: Tue Nov 4 08:22:39 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 29 In-Reply-To: <20031104114143.7248C8C13C@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <200311041322.hA4DMXgB013705@ns.aaw.ne.jp> I wish a distribution stop. Thank you. From JVlahakis at HINSHAWLAW.COM Tue Nov 4 10:07:55 2003 From: JVlahakis at HINSHAWLAW.COM (JVlahakis@HINSHAWLAW.COM) Date: Tue Nov 4 11:10:32 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Digest Tribute Cheers to those who contributed Message-ID: Skipped content of type multipart/alternative From scottw at frazmtn.com Tue Nov 4 09:11:56 2003 From: scottw at frazmtn.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Tue Nov 4 12:12:26 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Digest link Message-ID: <02ed01c3a2f6$cd0a88a0$da07c841@youro0kwkw9jwc> Here is the link for the Digest EC tribute tracks. Also the 2001 and 1998 Tribute is also linked to that page. http://www.12bar.de/tribute2003.htm Scott From M.Prehn at t-online.de Tue Nov 4 18:21:33 2003 From: M.Prehn at t-online.de (M.Prehn@t-online.de) Date: Tue Nov 4 13:21:34 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Only a hobby????????? Message-ID: <1AH5nq-06WDtQ0@fwd08.sul.t-online.com> It sounds so curious to me that Clapton-"fans" and such Clapton experts as we have at this list think that making music is just a hobby. What do you mean by that? I have a hobby too and I practise it as if my life depends on it. And sorry, but that is what I expect from others too. And I have to say another thing: I went to a David Bowie concert a few days ago and it was the first time for years that an artist really got me! This man is 56 years old. So why in the world can't Eric perform with such energie anymore? I never thought that I would ever say this, but : Eric is BORING!!!!!!!!!! Sniff! A big hug to ya'all. Mike From bobwelshjr at valink.com Tue Nov 4 14:02:36 2003 From: bobwelshjr at valink.com (Bob Welsh) Date: Tue Nov 4 14:02:45 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton MP3 server? Message-ID: <009701c3a306$3648ae50$0f0a0a0a@isop.com> I am posting this to the digest to see if there is ample interest in utilizing the internet to swap our MP3's in a low-key manner. I have access to facilities that would allow this sort of thing, as I did about three years ago when I ran the Hotline Clapton MP3 server while living in St Louis. This time around, it would be a straight FTP site, nothing fancy. Any interest? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031104/84b83252/attachment.htm From ivanrussell at hotmail.com Tue Nov 4 17:36:38 2003 From: ivanrussell at hotmail.com (Ivan) Date: Tue Nov 4 17:36:40 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] SALE: Small EC collection sale Message-ID: I need to get rid of some items. Please check out http://www.aciagency.com/boots.htm for more info. If you have any gripes or complaints, please do not hesitate to ignore this post. Thanks in advance, Ivan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031104/b7d42c6e/attachment.htm From AvalancheScott at earthlink.net Wed Nov 5 12:26:56 2003 From: AvalancheScott at earthlink.net (Scott Peterson) Date: Wed Nov 5 12:27:01 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: SALE: Small EC collection sale In-Reply-To: <20031105170002.2C1058C056@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: Back on 11/5/03 12:00 PM, Ivan said something like: I need to get rid of some items. Please check out http://www.aciagency.com/boots.htm for more info. If you have any gripes or complaints, please do not hesitate to ignore this post. Long-time Slowhand lurker, new to EC trading but has traded other artists a pretty fair amount. Not a criticism here, but an honest question: who still buys bootlegs? Most artists have a fanbase that trades these things for free--what's the benefit of the original CD rather than a CD-R? The artwork? Scott Peterson AvalancheScott@earthlink.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031105/ac74b18a/attachment.htm From aks112778 at hotmail.com Wed Nov 5 19:44:00 2003 From: aks112778 at hotmail.com (allan simpson) Date: Wed Nov 5 14:44:08 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] RE: Slowhand, boring? Message-ID: Hello All, I have to take issue with the post from the most recent issue claiming that EC is boring. Simply because he works hard and doesn't light his guitar on fire or use a song book like David Bowie to read words to songs he wrote himself, does not make him boring. When he's in the midst of a great extended solo, like the ones on My Father's Eyes, Pilgrim, Layla, HYELAW, Change the World etc. nothing tops that and it is a sight to see and hear. Very far from boring. Side note, I would be interested in a Clapton mp3 server. -AKS _________________________________________________________________ Is your computer infected with a virus? Find out with a FREE computer virus scan from McAfee. Take the FreeScan now! http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 From marco at whereseric.com Wed Nov 5 21:54:33 2003 From: marco at whereseric.com (Marco van Rooijen) Date: Wed Nov 5 15:54:37 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Tour dates Germany Message-ID: <000001c3a3df$06383fd0$9600000a@marco> Today the German tour dates are announced! Complete tour schedule is available at www.whereseric.com Regards, Marco. ================================================== Marco van Rooijen - marco@whereseric.com Web Co-ordinator Where's ERIC! - The Eric Clapton Fan Club Magazine Visit us on the web at: www.whereseric.com and www.ericclaptonfaq.com ================================================== From gwornex at yahoo.com Wed Nov 5 13:08:13 2003 From: gwornex at yahoo.com (Greg W) Date: Wed Nov 5 16:08:16 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Les Paul question Message-ID: <20031105210813.74949.qmail@web12503.mail.yahoo.com> This is a semi-EC related question (since he plays 'em). I have a question for all you player's and Les Paul owner's out there. I've decided that after all these year's of dreaming I'm gonna buy an LP. I'm tempted to go really over board and get one of the '59 reissue's, but I'm wondering if it's worth the huge difference in price from a nice LP studio with a 'burst finish for about 3 grand less. Appreciate any input on this matter. Also would be curious as to your opinion of the Epi Les Paul's. thanks Greg W. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree From Garret74 at aol.com Wed Nov 5 17:47:41 2003 From: Garret74 at aol.com (Garret74@aol.com) Date: Wed Nov 5 17:48:02 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] (no subject) Message-ID: <62.36f1d45e.2cdad80d@aol.com> It sounds so curious to me that Clapton-"fans" and such Clapton experts as we have at this list think that making music is just a hobby. What do you mean by that? I have a hobby too and I practise it as if my life depends on it. And sorry, but that is what I expect from others too. And I have to say another thing: I went to a David Bowie concert a few days ago and it was the first time for years that an artist really got me! This man is 56 years old. So why in the world can't Eric perform with such energie anymore? I never thought that I would ever say this, but : Eric is BORING!!!!!!!!!! Sniff! A big hug to ya'all. Mike Mike... I can tell by your tone you're probably quite a personable guy...really well loved and respected...I'll bet you're a really good guitar player too.. Cause you take it sooooo seriously... Garret From lukelinus at yahoo.com Wed Nov 5 15:52:27 2003 From: lukelinus at yahoo.com (LukeLinus) Date: Wed Nov 5 18:52:30 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Concert for George Message-ID: <20031105235227.61546.qmail@web21108.mail.yahoo.com> Hi all, just had the pleasure of watching the movie in Cologne at a special screening in a theater. As stated here before its a must for every Clapton fan. The DVD will be out in Germany end of this month. Good documentary with rehearsal segments and statements by the artists who participated. Running time about 105 minutes. It starts a bit slow, but picks up about 1/3 into it, never looking back. A nice treat to get warmed up for the Japanese tour, although I am not going. Enjoy. See you on the road. best regards Peter / Germany last show: Robben Ford next show: Peter Gabriel ===== http://www.lukelinus.com __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree From fabiodwyer at hotmail.com Wed Nov 5 23:31:15 2003 From: fabiodwyer at hotmail.com (Fabio Dwyer) Date: Wed Nov 5 20:31:18 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Hobby Message-ID: Mike, you misunderstood me. I don't think making music as a hobby because, actually, I managed to make my living as a musician and a music teacher for the last ten years. But, even within my own professional carreer orientation, there are certain things I do as a hobbie. Recording songs from Clapton, although it's a big passion of mine, it doesn't feed me, I can't pay my bills in the end of the months just playing covers of Clapton. The time I deserved for this particular recording, the Digest Tribute, was some spare time I had between tons of music classes, recordings and rehearsals. Do you known how many takes I did to cut it? One. Everything (voice & guitar) was at first trial. If it was not a hobbie, instead, a pro gig, I would spend days recording it, until it got *perfect*. It was definitely not the case, as I believe was not the case with the other contributors too. So why analize it as it was a professional work? Yes, it is a hobbie, and people has different amounts of time to dedicate to their hobbies, it doesn't depends on "how many passion" you put on it. Be sure that I would love to dedicate more time to do that. In fact, because of this rough & criticized cut of While My Guitar, and some other Clapton oriented songs I recorded as a hobbie, I just got a professional gig, it's for a concert next December 10 in a big blues & rock club here in Brazil, to play a tribute to Clapton. It began like a hobbie and reached a professional level. I'll try to record this show if I get a MD, and I can send you a copy, just to compare what I call a hobbie, and what I call a professional job in music. There's a "grand-canyon" of difference. I'm not offering this because I'm upset with your critic or something like that, just to bring everything to the right perspective. I accept being criticized in a professional level for a professional work. About your Bowie preferences, I'd rather not comment that, I don't like the guy, no matter what he does. Clapton, even being exausthed, with two broken fingers AND laringithis will always entertain me more than Bowie at his best, even with Stevie Ray on the guitars! hehehe Just my opinion, not better nor worse than any other. Cheers, Fabio >>>It sounds so curious to me that Clapton-"fans" and such Clapton experts >>>as we >have at this list think that making music is just a hobby. What do you mean >by >that? >I have a hobby too and I practise it as if my life depends on it. And >sorry, but >that is what I expect from others too. >And I have to say another thing: I went to a David Bowie concert a few days >ago >and it was the first time for years that an artist really got me! This man >is 56 >years old. So why in the world can't Eric perform with such energie >anymore? I >never thought that I would ever say this, but : Eric is BORING!!!!!!!!!! >Sniff! >A big hug to ya'all. Mike _________________________________________________________________ MSN Hotmail, o maior webmail do Brasil. http://www.hotmail.com From Ericclaptonfaq at aol.com Wed Nov 5 21:42:52 2003 From: Ericclaptonfaq at aol.com (Ericclaptonfaq@aol.com) Date: Wed Nov 5 21:43:00 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] 7 Clapton Dates Announced for Germany Message-ID: <7b.1bf5ace6.2cdb0f2c@aol.com> 7 dates in Germany have just been announced between 30 March and 15 April. A list of dates and venues is at www.whereseric.com . Ticket information not yet available. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031105/e89b4ffe/attachment.htm From Boultonus at aol.com Thu Nov 6 12:06:21 2003 From: Boultonus at aol.com (Boultonus@aol.com) Date: Thu Nov 6 12:06:40 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Concert for George Message-ID: <114.2b151449.2cdbd98d@aol.com> Does anyone know if it is still being screened anywhere in the US, or as the DVD is out is that it? We missed it and I'm so disappointed not to have seen it on the big screen. Tony -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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It's the difference between a $20.00 Boudroix and a $50.00 Boudroix. Both get the job done, it's just what you want out of the experience. I also really like Stratocasters...I own 3 EC Signatures (one with the noiseless pickups) and a 57 reissue and a 56 custom Shop relic. ( it sure beat paying over $10, 000 for the originals!) I also own a very beautiful Daphne Blue 62 reissue... I am passionate about guitars and playing them. When I meet a guitar I love, if I have the money, I buy it... Garret From gourlayd2002 at yahoo.ca Thu Nov 6 19:21:43 2003 From: gourlayd2002 at yahoo.ca (David Gourlay) Date: Thu Nov 6 22:21:46 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] EC is anything but boring Message-ID: <20031107032143.28754.qmail@web20307.mail.yahoo.com> Wow - that we have to even discuss the fact that EC is even close to being boring is revolting. I obviously feel strongly about that one !! I would suggest that our passion for his music makes him nothing less than skilled and perfect at this trade and his music speaks for itself. That we even talk about this is ridiculous !!! Can't wait for May 2004 - see you all at the RAH ! __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree From stratoblade at tiscalinet.it Fri Nov 7 10:05:17 2003 From: stratoblade at tiscalinet.it (stratoblade) Date: Fri Nov 7 04:03:48 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Clapton MP3 server? (Bob Welsh) References: <20031105170004.18C328C0AD@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <007101c3a50e$4440f9e0$0200a8c0@pezzullo.net> I'd very happy to have some more place to share EC mp3.... I said some more 'couse there is already one ... the DC++ community slowhand.dnsalias.com... there you can find a lot of EC stuff ..... but any new places are welcomed... Let us know Stratoblade (DC++ alias: pincopallino) >> Message: 3 > Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2003 14:02:36 -0500 > From: "Bob Welsh" > Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton MP3 server? > To: > Message-ID: <009701c3a306$3648ae50$0f0a0a0a@isop.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > I am posting this to the digest to see if there is ample interest in utilizing the internet to swap our MP3's in a low-key manner. I have access to facilities that would allow this sort of thing, as I did about three years ago when I ran the Hotline Clapton MP3 server while living in St Louis. This time around, it would be a straight FTP site, nothing fancy. Any interest? > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031104/84b83252/att achment-0001.htm > > ------------------------------ > From simon.george5 at ntlworld.com Fri Nov 7 12:56:34 2003 From: simon.george5 at ntlworld.com (Simon George) Date: Fri Nov 7 07:56:43 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] bootlegs References: <20031105235227.61546.qmail@web21108.mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <007401c3a52e$92fdc890$0ee469d5@oemcomputer> my local record store has some bootlegs for sale, of note is a Clapton from the Royal Albert Hall in 1996 (not sure of exact date) and one of the shows with joe cocker in Birmingham in 1994. the latter I taped on a walkman from the audience and so have a very poor quality boot of. Does anyone have these, if so whats the quality like? their ?15 each for 2 doubles so not cheap and I wouldnt want to waste all that money. (apparently the cd player in the shop doesnt work, which made me suspicious). Your opinions please, if I do get them, I'll report back. From smevans at tds.net Fri Nov 7 08:53:07 2003 From: smevans at tds.net (Steve) Date: Fri Nov 7 09:53:08 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Rotterdam tickets In-Reply-To: <20031106170003.E59558C04F@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <001301c3a53e$dddd0230$0200a8c0@valuedvprmatrix> Can anyone out there point me in the direction of getting tickets to shows in Rotterdam? I've having a tough time finding anything on the net that leads me to ticket sales. Thanks, Steve in Madison. From marteng at bahnhof.se Fri Nov 7 16:39:01 2003 From: marteng at bahnhof.se (Marteng) Date: Fri Nov 7 10:39:09 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] RE Mp3 server Message-ID: <002801c3a545$44f8fa40$2114a8c0@pyro> I have set up one.... (direct connect hub) slowhand.dnsalias.com I have set up a DirectConnect server for everyone who is interested to share Compared to most other DirectConnect servers (Hubs) you do not need to have anything to share to be allowed. What you need is the program DirectConnect http://www.neo-modus.com/?page=Download or better: DC++ http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=40287&release_id=171657 Will eventually take you to this file http://umn.dl.sourceforge.net/sourceforge/dcplusplus/DCPlusPlus-0.301.exe After setting up filesharing and userprefs connect to slowhand.dnsalias.com Then you can chat with others connected and browse files that other users have shared /Marteng From apuraja8 at hotmail.com Fri Nov 7 11:17:32 2003 From: apuraja8 at hotmail.com (Apurva Parikh) Date: Fri Nov 7 12:17:35 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] any blueswailing reviews?? Message-ID: Anyone get a chance to purchase the 1964 Yardbirds recording that recently came out??? If so, how is it, sound quality wise, etc.... _________________________________________________________________ MSN Messenger with backgrounds, emoticons and more. http://www.msnmessenger-download.com/tracking/cdp_customize From lukelinus at yahoo.com Fri Nov 7 09:31:21 2003 From: lukelinus at yahoo.com (LukeLinus) Date: Fri Nov 7 12:31:24 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Dortmund Show Message-ID: <20031107173121.19535.qmail@web21101.mail.yahoo.com> Could someone from the Dortmund area, planning to show up at "Goik" in person to buy tickets, please contact me off list? Thanks & best regards Peter / Germany last show: Robben Ford next show: Peter Gabriel ===== http://www.lukelinus.com __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! 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From crae2 at att.net Sat Nov 8 15:57:46 2003 From: crae2 at att.net (crae2@att.net) Date: Sat Nov 8 10:57:49 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Chuck Leavell on Piano Jazz (no EC content) Message-ID: <110820031557.21254.1cae@att.net> For those who follow musicians who have worked for EC, I heard that Chuck Leavell is to be on this week's installment of Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz series on NPR radio. crae From deltanick at comcast.net Sat Nov 8 12:44:39 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Sat Nov 8 12:44:34 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] 70th Birthday Concert Message-ID: <000e01c3a61f$fc32f1e0$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> John Mayall & Friends, "70th Birthday Concert," with Eric Clapton, Mick Taylor, & Chris Barber Double CD 18 November DVD 9 December http://www.johnmayall.com/merch.html From dcruise at adelphia.net Sat Nov 8 19:20:27 2003 From: dcruise at adelphia.net (DAVID cruise) Date: Sat Nov 8 19:20:36 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Fender's Clapton series Strat Message-ID: <001f01c3a657$4a039460$35893518@Slowhand> Well I have finally saved up the money for a Clapton Strat, but have a few questions that nobody seems to be able to really answer for me, so maybe some of you Strat owners can help. I have always loved the 89-90 7up green strat but never really warmed up to the lace pickups, I now see they make a candy green Clapton strat with the new noiseless pickups, I have not been able to find any picture of this color and Fenders new color chart on their website says the candy green and torinio red colored pictures are coming soon, so no help their. Does anyone know if this color favors the 7up green? Also the fender website says the Candy green paint finish is polyurethane, what does that mean? What type of finish are the other colors? This will be a played instrument and I'd like it to eventually get the cool paint wear markings, Is this possible with the poly finish. Thanks for any help anyone has. DAVID cruise http://www.davidcruise.us From twarner34 at comcast.net Sat Nov 8 20:04:45 2003 From: twarner34 at comcast.net (Tracy Warner) Date: Sat Nov 8 20:02:53 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Concert for George Message-ID: <000701c3a65d$773a88c0$63ec3544@newhvn01.in.comcast.net> Looks like the Concert for George is scheduled for Nov. 18 release on CD and dvd....same day as the "Let it Be' remaster comes out. From Brooz at aol.com Sun Nov 9 13:33:41 2003 From: Brooz at aol.com (Brooz@aol.com) Date: Sun Nov 9 13:33:47 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Live! Blueswailing Message-ID: <167.27ffb3a8.2cdfe285@aol.com> "Live! Blueswailing" is an essential release for EC and Yardbirds fans. Hard to believe it was recorded in 1964, about 4 months after "5 Live." The sound is, for the most part, great. EC's and Sam's vocals on GMLS are low in the mix; Jim McCarty's drumming, excellent as always, could have been miked better--but overall, this is a fine recording of a blazing performance. Snooky Pryor's "Someone to Love Me" is a revelation. Introduced to the band by EC, this is the precursor to "Lost Woman," one of the best of the Beck-era tunes, before it was re-arranged with new lyrics written by Chris Dreja. Unfortunately, it grinds to a halt midway through. According to Clayson, a studio recording of this song was made at IBC around the time they recorded "For Your Love." Wonder what happened to it? The other previously unreleased tune is "The Sky Is Crying" with an exceptional EC performance. A couple reviews- All Music Guide: This recently discovered seven-song set is an awe-inspiring live recording of the Yardbirds before their official debut, Five Live Yardbirds. As a document, it adds considerable weight to the band's early rep that has been passed into legend. It also rewrites history: this short set blows Five Live away both in terms of performance and sound quality. This is the second incarnation of the band, with Chris Dreja, Jim McCarty, Keith Relf, Paul Samwell-Smith, and new guitarist Eric Clapton (who had replaced Andrew "Top" Topham). The music here roars, screams, howls, growls, and bleeds white-boy British blues; it is blistering in its raw intensity, with covers of Chuck Berry's "Too Much Monkey Business" and the standard "Smokestack Lightning." The band's trademark "rave-up" antics are abundant here (check out "She's So Respectable"), and in the closer -- one of the most startling rock versions of "The Sky Is Crying" on record -- the listener gets the clearest picture yet of Clapton as an early and worthy guitar hero. His playing is so inspired and full of razor-sharp turnarounds and knotty arpeggios, one has to wonder what was left for him to accomplish even then. The energy here is crackling, dangerous, and woolly. Anyone interested in vintage garage or modern garage rock should check this out, as it rivals most of what comes out of today's "raw and raucous" scene as well. Indeed, history has been rewritten. Thom Jurek Yardbirds World, 14 October, 2003: Reviewer: Richard Mackay (Yardbirds World) from Blackbird Leys, Oxford United Kingdom Value For Money? Well, clocking in at around only 30 minutes (Around the same playing time as some ?3.99 cd singles I have bought) this item is sold at an album price. Importance of this cd? For shear playing power & listening pleasure, it's possibly the best release since 1970. Rock music, as we now know it, started here, with this band. Quality Of Recording? Considering this is dated at July 1964, and pre decent sized amps (they were still using small A.C.30s at the time) also this is pre all the guitar gadgets as such, as live recordings go the sound is amazing through out. Star Of The Recording? No matter how excellent everyone else was in the various line ups of The Yardbirds, the main man was always Keith Relf. This recording goes a long way in redressing the balance away from who ever the guitarist of the day was (in this case one Eric Clapton). Relfy was the best frontman of a band I have ever seen, his banter with the audience was quite special, his punk style singing was perfect for the band, whilst his harp playing was second to none. A Worthwhile Purchase ? CRUCIAL!! From turbineltd at btconnect.com Sun Nov 9 21:33:00 2003 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Sun Nov 9 16:31:02 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] WEED: Mayall Documentary 2003 (BBC-4) Message-ID: <002601c3a709$0d4696a0$0100a8c0@dellws410> Fellow Mayallites, I am offering a single CD of the above hour-long video documentary. The offer is available to the first three, with burners, to reply off-list with their mailing details with a promise to re-weed. The Xdiv codecs are included on the disc which, after installation, will allow viewing with the Windows Media Player. The resolution is 640x360 pixels, in the 16:9 format as transmitted. Note: this quality is superior to the SVCD standard, but requires a computer with a CPU-speed >500MHz to view properly. If you can't meet this requirement, don't request the disk! Replicating this data disk should be easy; the disk's format is ISO Level-2, Mode-1, with an ASCII Character Set and Joliet Secondary Volume Descripter. BTW, this CD contains EC material. John From e.c.collectables at btopenworld.com Mon Nov 10 17:16:11 2003 From: e.c.collectables at btopenworld.com (EC Collectables) Date: Mon Nov 10 12:16:18 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] EC RADIO SHOW CLEAROUT!! Message-ID: <004501c3a7ae$572386c0$b4d28351@Mesh2002> Clearing out my entire Eric Clapton Radio show collection now on eBay..... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2572196811&category=1573 If anyone wishes to make me an offer for the entire collection please don't hesitate....here the list.. Eric Clapton Eric Clapton - Up Close 1988 4 CDS Eric Clapton Eric Clapton - Up Close 1990 4 CDS Cream In The Studio- `Disraeli Gears' CD Various Artists K.B.F.H. - Princes Trust Gala 1988 2 CDS Eric Clapton In The Studio - "24 Nights" 2CDS Music & Int. B'cast 6.11.91 Album Network Eric Clapton History Of Eric Clapton 6CDS Music & Int. B'cast 4-7.9.92 Westwood One #92-36 Eric Clapton Up Close 1992 4CD Music & Int. B'cast 10/23.9.92 Media America #92-20/21 Eric Clapton Up Close 1995 3CD Music & Int. B'cast 15.3.95 Media America #95-14/15/16 Eric Clapton Up Close 1996 3CD Music & Int. B'cast mar/Apr 96 Media America #96-13/14/15 Eric Clapton Off The Record CD Music & Int. Eric Clapton Off The Record 2CD Music & Int. B'cast 16.1.95 Westwood One Special #95-04 Eric Clapton Cream Of The Crop - 30 Years With Eric Clapton 6CD Music & Interviews Global Satellite Network Eric Clapton 'Still Got The Blues - The Eric Clapton Story' Show # 95 - 22 for B'cast May 26-29 1995 6CD Eric Clapton The Eric Clapton Story 2CD Music & Int. B'cast 22.10.94 Westwood One #94-43 Eric Clapton Clapton & Co. 3CD Music & Int. B'cast 15-17.10.93 Unistar Showcase Of Rock Eric Clapton Rarities On CD Volume 11 1CD Various Sources - B'cast 4.9.92 Westwood One -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031111/19d91879/attachment.htm From e.c.collectables at btopenworld.com Tue Nov 11 11:30:46 2003 From: e.c.collectables at btopenworld.com (EC Collectables) Date: Tue Nov 11 06:31:33 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Spare Boots....for sale Message-ID: <008f01c3a847$58a7c440$2a247ad5@Mesh2002> I have a spare ORIGINAL copies of the following Japanese Boots on the EC Is Here Label...(not cd-rs) ALL NEW, sealed and Unplayed First Impression - Philip Arena, Atlanta, Ga May 21st 2001 (SOUNDBOARD) There's Another one in every crowd 2CD - Jamaica 1974 Rough Mixes/Alternate takes The Real Legends - small club gig 1994 - Buddy Guy's Legends 17th November 1994 2CD Mersey Riverside Blues - John Mayall & Friends feat. Eric Clapton - Big Top Arena, Kings Dock, Liverpool 19th July 2003 3CD (INCLUDES SOUNDCHECK/REHEARSALS!!!) email me privately for prices and to reserve.. First come - first served!. Thank you e.c.collectables http://e.c.collectables.users.btopenworld.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031111/ccc79aa6/attachment.htm From deltanick at comcast.net Tue Nov 11 10:01:22 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Tue Nov 11 10:01:29 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] SACDs Message-ID: <00a701c3a864$ab6932a0$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> I see that some of EC's old albums will be released next year in Super Audio Compact Disc (SACD) format. I'm curious why not, instead, on DVD-Audio (DVD-A), although "461 Ocean Boulevard" is already available in DVD-A format. Just about all "home entertainment centers" sold today allow for playback of a variety of mult-channel formats, including DVD-Audio. I understand that SACD is a proprietary Sony/Phillips format. Yet, when I visit BestBuy and other stores, they cannot show me an SACD player, even though they sell a variety of Sony players (all playing DVD, DVD-A, CD, etc) and SACDs. My understanding is also that SACD and DVD-A are about equal in quality. I have never seen an SACD player. Am I missing something? DeltaNick From mark at inna.net Tue Nov 11 10:21:18 2003 From: mark at inna.net (Mark Deavult) Date: Tue Nov 11 10:16:59 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Fender's Clapton series Strat References: <001f01c3a657$4a039460$35893518@Slowhand> Message-ID: <00ec01c3a867$75755ef0$0100a8c0@littleboy> ----- Original Message ----- From: "DAVID cruise" To: Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2003 7:20 PM Subject: [Slowhand] Fender's Clapton series Strat > Well I have finally saved up the money for a Clapton Strat, but have a > few questions that nobody seems to be able to really answer for me, so > maybe some of you Strat owners can help. I have always loved the 89-90 > 7up green strat but never really warmed up to the lace pickups, I now > see they make a candy green Clapton strat with the new noiseless > pickups, I have not been able to find any picture of this color and > Fenders new color chart on their website says the candy green and > torinio red colored pictures are coming soon, so no help their. Does > anyone know if this color favors the 7up green? Yes and no. Candy green is a darker color, as a reference I'd say it is between 7-Up and Sherwood. If you have the current printing of Duchossoir's "The Fender Stratocaster", there is a great color photo of a Candy Green Elite Strat in the color section on page 41 that is very accurate. > Also the fender website > says the Candy green paint finish is polyurethane, what does that mean? > What type of finish are the other colors? This will be a played > instrument and I'd like it to eventually get the cool paint wear > markings, Is this possible with the poly finish. No, all production EC strats have a poly finish, and will not wear like vintage guitars finished in nitrocellulose lacquer. They will wear, but it's not the same look at all - for instance, poly tends to "crystallize" around dings instead of chip like nitro. For what it's worth, all of EC's personal EC strats are finished in Poly, and most of his necks are finished in cyanoacrylate (super glue) which gives a great feel but wears quickly! Cheers, Mark Deavult From daniel at hayesinstrument.com Tue Nov 11 12:42:00 2003 From: daniel at hayesinstrument.com (Daniel Shearon) Date: Tue Nov 11 13:42:06 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] RE: boots In-Reply-To: <20031111170005.5DC8C8C06D@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <000001c3a894$428feaa0$0b02a8c0@daniel> Having perused the FAQ and geetarz for a while now, I was wondering how folks handle trading the boots listed on these sites. What is boot etiquette? Is it kosher to pay for a boot and then issue copies for free? I have no desire to have every show which Eric has ever played, but I would like to hear the outstanding performances and a few of the show that are special to me. Is it ok to put a request out for the shows by the name of the boot rather than the date and location of the show? For example do I put the request out for Play With Fire or do I ask for RAH, London - February 17, 1991? I have a few boots so far but it would take a bit of time to put together a list, most of which a trader with the shows I want would already have. Thanks for the schooling. And here is the first request: Does anyone have a copy of the Nashville, TN - May 24, 2001 show at the GEC? Thanks, Daniel --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.538 / Virus Database: 333 - Release Date: 11/10/2003 From crocketo at tele2adsl.dk Tue Nov 11 23:17:09 2003 From: crocketo at tele2adsl.dk (Kristian Frellsen) Date: Tue Nov 11 17:17:03 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] "Theme from a song that never happened" ?? Message-ID: <001f01c3a8a1$8c8037c0$fdcb8e81@putte> Anyone know which movie the song "Theme from a movie that never happened" should had appeared in? It's from the "My Father's eyes" maxi-cd. Any help? /KF From LukPac at lukpac.org Tue Nov 11 19:18:18 2003 From: LukPac at lukpac.org (Luke Pacholski) Date: Tue Nov 11 20:18:25 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] SACDs Message-ID: DeltaNick wrote: >I see that some of EC's old albums will be released next year in Super Audio >Compact Disc (SACD) format. I'm curious why not, instead, on DVD-Audio >(DVD-A), although "461 Ocean Boulevard" is already available in DVD-A >format. As far as I know, 461 is *not* available as a DVD-A. It is, however, available as a DTS CD, which will only play back through DTS decoders. This CD uses the original quadrophonic mix, I believe, rather than a new remix. >Just about all "home entertainment centers" sold today allow for playback of >a variety of mult-channel formats, including DVD-Audio. I understand that >SACD is a proprietary Sony/Phillips format. Yet, when I visit BestBuy and >other stores, they cannot show me an SACD player, even though they sell a >variety of Sony players (all playing DVD, DVD-A, CD, etc) and SACDs. My >understanding is also that SACD and DVD-A are about equal in quality. > >I have never seen an SACD player. > >Am I missing something? Well, I got my SACD player at Best Buy, although that was about a year ago. The format is hardly "proprietary" - a lot of manufacturers produce the hardware, and more and more mainstream releases are being put out on SACD. And I think more than a few home theatre packages *don't* have DVD-A capability. One of the biggest advantages of SACD over DVD-A is it can incorporate a CD layer, which means such hybrid discs can play in essentially any CD player (in stereo only, of course). That means there's one release for an album, not a separate CD and SACD release (think stereo and quad LPs). This is how the Clapton titles will be issued, and how the Stones and Dylan catalogs were issued, along with Tommy. Luke -- http://lukpac.org/ From twarner34 at comcast.net Tue Nov 11 21:20:21 2003 From: twarner34 at comcast.net (Tracy Warner) Date: Tue Nov 11 21:18:27 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] SACDs Message-ID: <001101c3a8c3$87075680$63ec3544@newhvn01.in.comcast.net> Looks like from Universal's site, the SACD releases will be the hybrids, playable on regular CD players as well as SACD players.... this is the format of the recent Dylan and Stones releases, as well as Dark Side of the Moon....Pioneer makes a DVD player that plays both DVD-A and SACD for about $150. I was hoping Polydor, in it's never-ending attempts to milk its EC catalogue, would issue a 30th anniversary version of 461 next year with 2 or 3 discs including the many outtakes from the sessions. .. From turbineltd at btconnect.com Wed Nov 12 07:59:16 2003 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Wed Nov 12 02:57:47 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Mayall Documentary 2003 (BBC-4) Message-ID: <002901c3a8f2$e7dc43b0$0100a8c0@dellws410> I have my quota, look out for Robert/USA, Carey/Oz, Siro/Spain & Peter/Austria to re-weed. I have a question for the list: Was the Buddy Holly Tribute CD, with three tracks featuring EC & JJ Cale, ever released? John From llrrbb4 at yahoo.com Wed Nov 12 09:23:33 2003 From: llrrbb4 at yahoo.com (Lauren Blatt) Date: Wed Nov 12 12:23:34 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Eric and Solomon Burke In-Reply-To: <20031112170003.1DF828C04F@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <20031112172333.72110.qmail@web60001.mail.yahoo.com> If this has been p[osted before, I am sorry. I just heard on the radio that EC plays with Solomon Burke on a cd that is coming out next week. Has anyone else heard anything about this? Thanks. Lauren __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree From rdh at optimum-power.com Wed Nov 12 13:14:47 2003 From: rdh at optimum-power.com (Roy D. Houston) Date: Wed Nov 12 13:15:31 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] recent MP3 discussions Message-ID: <0674D9B64FE1B04D912243724811E9370415E0@mail.optimum-power.com> Hello all, With the recent discussion regarding hosting an MP3 site (thank you to whoever has offered the space to host) - may I make a suggestion.... Why not use Shorten (.shn) files rather than MP3s? .SHN files are "lossless" - meaning that they use a compression scheme that does not remove content/data from the original .Wav files. .SHNs can be decoded very easily using the mkw freeware to convert them to their original .Wav files. Many other lists are moving to this type of technology to populate complete shows without any loss of quality (and many traders are adopting .SHN files as the burn method of choice - sending .SHNs instead of Audio Cds. It reduces the number of discs sent out and can be easily encoded back to a standard CD disc). The .SHN files are typically prepared with a checksum file (.MD5) that you can use to verify that your downloaded .SHNs have arrived to your PC without corruption. The only drawback that comes with lossless compression is that the file sizes are larger than MP3s - about half the size of the .WAV whereas MP3s are roughly one tenth the size. Any thoughts? -Roy From marco at whereseric.com Wed Nov 12 20:46:06 2003 From: marco at whereseric.com (Marco van Rooijen) Date: Wed Nov 12 14:46:07 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] "New" releases Message-ID: <000201c3a955$9da9a180$9600000a@marco> A Japan only CD of Clapton's ballads collection will be released on the occasion of his Japan tour. The CD is exclusively sold in Japan with a limited time of three months. Also Atlantic Records has announced the November 18th release of an all-star benefit album, "IT'S STILL OK TO DREAM," in support of Save the Children, a development and relief organization working around the world to make lasting, positive change in the lives of children in need. The album features classic songs by 15 of the top names in contemporary music, including Babyface, Eva Cassidy, Eric Clapton, Celine Dion & Andrea Bocelli, Don Henley, Jewel, Carole King, Barry Manilow, Sarah McLachlan, Carly Simon, Paul Simon, Sting, Barbra Streisand, and James Taylor. More details, including tracklistings, of these releases can be read on the Where's ERIC! website at www.whereseric.com ================================================== Marco van Rooijen - marco@whereseric.com Web Co-ordinator Where's ERIC! - The Eric Clapton Fan Club Magazine Visit us on the web at: www.whereseric.com and www.ericclaptonfaq.com ================================================== From lukelinus at yahoo.com Thu Nov 13 06:27:41 2003 From: lukelinus at yahoo.com (LukeLinus) Date: Thu Nov 13 06:27:43 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Dortmund & Cologne Presale on now Message-ID: <20031113112741.55834.qmail@web21108.mail.yahoo.com> starting today 11-13 phone: for Dortmund: 49-231-90595959 phone: for Cologne: 49-2212801 officially going on sale 11-15 everywhere else. Good luck Peter / Germany ===== http://www.lukelinus.com __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree From scottw at frazmtn.com Thu Nov 13 11:53:28 2003 From: scottw at frazmtn.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Thu Nov 13 11:58:06 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Buddy H tribute Message-ID: <008f01c3aa07$4956e3b0$f207c841@youro0kwkw9jwc> These tracks which feature JJ Cale as well have yet to surface officially. Scott From apuraja8 at hotmail.com Thu Nov 13 12:01:07 2003 From: apuraja8 at hotmail.com (Apurva Parikh) Date: Thu Nov 13 12:01:10 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Just got blueswailing Message-ID: ...Hey Folks, well i finally got my copy of Blueswailing 64, the live yardbirds release. Short Review: 1. Packaging: Wonderful liner notes, really emphasizing the Keith and Eric's performance, and very good quotes from the bandmembers talking about Eric's blues influence and how even at that time he was destined for greatness. The Eric quotes seemed to have been pulled from past interviews with Rolling Stone and other publications, nonetheless a lot of good pictures and extensive notes about the concer itself. 2. Sound: Much warmer and more of a "live"/ambient feel to this. The lower end is much more noticeable, and the entire recording, as opposed to Five Live Y'birds, doesn't sound reedy or tinny to my ears. This is definite headphone listening, to hear Eric's delicate playing, fiery arpeggio's, you can tell he was smokin' that night, playing his Tele or Jazzmaster. (the liner notes refer to Eric playing a newly purchased Jazzmaster I think, must have been very expensive at the time). 3. Performance, etc Whjile i've only listened to the whole thing at once, I am impressed. Yardbirds were not jsut a blues cover band, but a band that could hold its own with any of its time, Stones/beatles included. The bass playing is wonderfully present, Keiths' singing while restrained at times is quite passionate. Eric's playing, for me is the centerpeice of course, being an EC fan, you can hear all the buddy guy influences (ala the Hoodoo Man album, quick pull offs, etc), and the freddy king influences as well. I wonder what it must have been like to see this band rip it up first hand... Good release all in all, must have for any EC or blues fan. AAP _________________________________________________________________ MSN Messenger with backgrounds, emoticons and more. http://www.msnmessenger-download.com/tracking/cdp_customize From alynn at centurytel.net Thu Nov 13 12:12:47 2003 From: alynn at centurytel.net (ALL) Date: Thu Nov 13 12:10:44 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Rolling Stone.com Download Message-ID: <012201c3aa09$5c77f9a0$dd4e7042@annalynn> Paul McCartney & Eric Clapton "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" Rolling Stone is offering a download of EC and PM for free for 30 days of "While My Guitar Gently Weep" from the Concert for George -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031113/94c3b4d7/attachment.htm From n.seidenberg at comcast.net Thu Nov 13 13:34:44 2003 From: n.seidenberg at comcast.net (Noah Seidenberg) Date: Thu Nov 13 13:34:55 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] SHN Vs MP3 Message-ID: <001801c3aa14$d4de1d60$f829f80c@noahzuc4v0htek> Noah here, out of lurk mode for a minute. I do read em all though. I used to spend time posting here but now spend my free time trading and dealing with Live Shows (I hate the word "Bootleg"), I don't sell anything ever. I only trade it and give it up for free. Please check out this link for all the info you need to know regarding anything about SHN files, how to use them and how to get the software for free. http://research.umbc.edu/%7Ehamilton/shnfaq.html You can also ask me any questions, it seemed a while back that we were leaning this group toward spreading live EC or related music. EC shows are usually pretty easy to get and I would love to get this going here to make it interesting. Let's pass em among us and talk about it? Noah PS, MP3 is only for 15 year old pimply faced kids. No one who is an adult and or serious about music uses this format anymore. It is horrible and will only give you so so sounding sets. It is a format that sacrifices sound quality for file size. Hard drives and blank CDR's are cheap now, who cares about space? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031113/87a3e835/attachment.htm From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Thu Nov 13 14:45:19 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Thu Nov 13 14:45:29 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Eric and Solomon Burke Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701FD6B9E@sunwex01.arivia.kom> Yes Eric appears on 2 tracks on: Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra: Jack O the Green (Small World Big Band Friends 3) The tracks are: "Mabel" and "Message to My Son" both written by Solomon Burke, Jools Holland and Eric Clapton. Eric also appeared on: Jools Holland, His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and Friends: Small World Big Band (released in 2001) on a lively track written by Ray Charles called: "What Would I Do Without You" - along with 34 other musicians - sort of Big Band meets Clapton - well worth it. Eric did not appear on "Small World Big Band 2" Kevin -----Original Message----- From: Lauren Blatt [mailto:llrrbb4@yahoo.com] Sent: 12 November 2003 19:24 To: slowhand@planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] Eric and Solomon Burke If this has been p[osted before, I am sorry. I just heard on the radio that EC plays with Solomon Burke on a cd that is coming out next week. Has anyone else heard anything about this? Thanks. Lauren __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. From simon.george5 at ntlworld.com Thu Nov 13 14:49:48 2003 From: simon.george5 at ntlworld.com (Simon George) Date: Thu Nov 13 14:49:57 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] new hobby for Eric? Message-ID: <002701c3aa1f$4d517d00$18e969d5@oemcomputer> Dont Know if anyone saw the Daily Mirror in UK today, apparently Eric is taking up shooting. He's been spotted taking lessons at a West London gun club. Just thought you'd like to know. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031113/7d0ce5a7/attachment.htm From Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au Thu Nov 13 19:01:08 2003 From: Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au (Jon Maclean) Date: Thu Nov 13 19:03:06 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Eric Clapton Ballads Message-ID: That just about covers it. The only thing left now is a duets album with Tony Bennett. Cheers, Jon >A Japan only CD of Clapton's ballads collection will be released on the >occasion of his Japan tour. The CD is exclusively sold in Japan with a >limited time of three months. > >Also Atlantic Records has announced the November 18th release of an >all-star benefit album, "IT'S STILL OK TO DREAM," in support of Save the >Children, a development and relief organization working around the world >to make lasting, positive change in the lives of children in need. >The album features classic songs by 15 of the top names in contemporary >music, including Babyface, Eva Cassidy, Eric Clapton, Celine Dion & >Andrea Bocelli, Don Henley, Jewel, Carole King, Barry Manilow, Sarah >McLachlan, Carly Simon, Paul Simon, Sting, Barbra Streisand, and James >Taylor. > >More details, including tracklistings, of these releases can be read on >the Where's ERIC! website at www.whereseric.com > *************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete it and notify the sender. Views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, and are not necessarily the views of the Department of Lands. This email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. *************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031114/e5487945/attachment.htm From slowhandnj at comcast.net Fri Nov 14 01:09:29 2003 From: slowhandnj at comcast.net (ToeKneeF) Date: Fri Nov 14 01:09:33 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: .shn Files Message-ID: <3FB47199.3020507@comcast.net> Roy, I don't know if it has to be this way, but I have yet to find an .shn trading site that has easy downloads. It is ridiculous that a "typical" download of a concert in .shn format takes 20 - 24 hours (and I have a cable modem)! I have yet to find such a significant difference in sound quality, between .shn files and .mp3 files, to justify this additional overhead. I say leave .shn to the fanatics....................T -- "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. " Benjamin Franklin From rhendriksen63 at hotmail.com Fri Nov 14 04:32:33 2003 From: rhendriksen63 at hotmail.com (Roel Hendriksen) Date: Fri Nov 14 04:32:35 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] While my guitar... Message-ID: >Rolling Stone is offering a download of EC and PM for free for 30 days of >"While My Guitar Gently Weep" from the Concert for George Unfortunately not available here... I guess it's US only. Roel _________________________________________________________________ MSN Zoeken helpt je om de gekste dingen te vinden! http://search.msn.nl From turbineltd at btconnect.com Fri Nov 14 04:06:46 2003 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Fri Nov 14 04:35:42 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] The SHN Debate Message-ID: <000b01c3aa8e$a57cbfc0$0100a8c0@dellws410> This is where it's at: http://www.sharingthegroove.org/msgboard/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=17 John From Tildemarie at aol.com Fri Nov 14 13:09:04 2003 From: Tildemarie at aol.com (Tildemarie@aol.com) Date: Fri Nov 14 13:09:15 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Fictional Story Inspired by EC Message-ID: <39.40799572.2ce67440@aol.com> Many, many of us have been inspired by EC to do something we might not have otherwise done... Be it in Music or Art or Writing. Sometimes, we're inspired by his talent and other times, by his incredible Will to move through adversity. I am offering this as my testimonial of his inspiration to me. AND although, this might seem too gooey for some... I am thinking there are others who might enjoy it, OR if nothing else... Be inspired to follow a dream or do something you never thought you could. I mean who would have ever thought I could write a novel!! And I've gone on to write five to date! lol Any Help anyone can give offer me to get my word out, I would appreciate --- publication email or website addresses.. Most Appreciated! :) mimi Press Release. Women's Fictional Novel by MS. Coast Resident Bay St. Louis, MS.? 11/12/03? Mimi M. Heitzmann of Bay St. Louis is recently published by iUniverse, Inc., the leading provider of publishing technology solutions for authors, announced today. Fantastic Stranger is a mainstream women's fictional novel about a middle-aged woman, Abby Henderson. It is a mystery about a man and a woman and the famous musician who silently haunts their lives for over thirty years. Their fates come full circle when the fantastic stranger makes an impromptu visit to the lovely and tranquil city near New Orleans on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Abby's quiet and uneventful lifestyle turns into a series of exciting developments as her estranged husband, Anselm Henderson, her rock star, Rick Clayton and her doctor friend, Robert Duveney, develop a newfound allure for the sassy woman of fifty. A host of revelations about Abby's past, which include the possibility that Rick Clayton is the father of her twin sons, unfold to draw Abby's fantastic stranger back into her life on a more permanent basis. Many other secrets are uncovered throughout the tale. Because all of the main characters, including Abby's best friend Charleen, have a hidden piece of the puzzle to her past, each chapter unveils an element of surprising detail to the very end. Mimi Heitzmann was born and raised in the Deep South? In a lovely little town called Bay St. Louis on the Mississippi Gulf Coast where the beaches reach for 26 miles along the Mississippi Sound and stretch along a scenic and picturesque roadway from Waveland to Ocean Springs. Sharing her positive philosophy and humor about being middle-aged is the essence of her stories. "Life is good at any age? Being over 50 can be the best if you just have the heart to make it so! Way down South in Mississippi? We have the Camellias. We are many shapes and colors, and as the Camellia? we bloom exquisitely in our autumn and winter. Tildemarie, 'My Inner Persuasion,' is definitely a flower who continues to bloom through her stories." Mimi's novels are light hearted-fun loving tales about women who are approaching their forties, in their fifties and beyond who find that they are not getting older? because they are and will forever be ? young-at-heart! Constantly encountering new and unusual experiences, they have been touched with tragedy, sadness and turmoil as well as joy, peace and tranquility. Although they face all these things and more, they keep their spirit and enthusiasm for life. Not only do they survive the trials and tribulations of their life experiences, but they become better women showing, many times the stamina of today's middle aged woman. Her stories are chiefly staged in the Deep South. The Mississippi Gulf Coast and southern Louisiana are her usual focal points. Yet, Mimi's characters take adventures and travel encompassing and experiencing many new places and people in their journeys through life. Says Mimi? "I've been writing for five years? have written five contemporary fictional, women's stories to date and many, many short stories. Fantastic Stranger is my first published novel." Fantastic Stranger is available in the U.S., Canada and the UK through http://iUniverse.com?? 's online bookstore, or locally at Bookends Bookstore in Bay St. Louis, Ms. for $14.95. ISBN # 0-595-29467-7. http://Tildemarie.homestead.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031114/d313df55/attachment.htm From rdh at optimum-power.com Fri Nov 14 14:46:30 2003 From: rdh at optimum-power.com (Roy D. Houston) Date: Fri Nov 14 14:47:18 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] RE: .shn Files Message-ID: <0674D9B64FE1B04D912243724811E9370415E3@mail.optimum-power.com> ToeKneeF writes: >> I have yet to find such a significant difference in sound quality, between .shn files and .mp3 files, to justify this additional overhead. << I definitely disagree! I have heard many shoddy MP3s - sometimes this is due to a low bit rate conversion, but even on high bitrates, the high end can sound smeary and the low end can be lacking. With .shn files no data is lost *and* they provide a checksum file that verifies your download was glitch-free. The quality gained is worth it, imo. -Roy From gwornex at yahoo.com Fri Nov 14 16:05:13 2003 From: gwornex at yahoo.com (Greg W) Date: Fri Nov 14 16:05:16 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] MAYALL BDAY RELEASE Message-ID: <20031114210513.83461.qmail@web12505.mail.yahoo.com> This may be old news but the Mayall B'day CD is set to release 11/18 and DVD in the US on 12/9 according to Mayall newsletter........ p.s. Additional question for the 'geetar' player's . Thanks for all the feedback on the Les Paul question. Now, I was perusing my local music shop and they had a 'HERITAGE H-150' which look and and sound similiar to the Paul for about a grand less. Anyone out there own one of these or had personal experience with them??Thanks Greg W. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree From deltanick at comcast.net Fri Nov 14 23:13:08 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Fri Nov 14 23:13:03 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] God's Guitar Message-ID: <007601c3ab2e$c6ca5520$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> Speaking of fictional stories ... A short story titled "God's Guitar," about Clapton's stolen Bluesbreakers guitar, has been published in an online magazine -- e-zine -- called "Abyss & Apex." This is a genuine short story by Justin Stanchfield. You can find the 2-part story at: Part 1: http://www.klio.net/abyssandapex/godsguitar.html Part 2: http://www.klio.net/abyssandapex/godsguitar2.htm DeltaNick From slowhandnj at comcast.net Sat Nov 15 00:37:02 2003 From: slowhandnj at comcast.net (ToeKneeF) Date: Sat Nov 15 00:37:08 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: .shn Files References: <0674D9B64FE1B04D912243724811E9370415E3@mail.optimum-power.com> Message-ID: <3FB5BB7E.6060100@comcast.net> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031115/a497d32d/attachment.htm From deltanick at comcast.net Sat Nov 15 14:18:33 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Sat Nov 15 14:17:28 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Review - John Mayall, "70th Birthday Concert" Message-ID: <001c01c3abad$42f2b4c0$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers And Friends, "70th Birthday Concert," -- with Eric Clapton, Mick Taylor, Chris Barber, and a horn section led by former Bluesbreaker Henry Lowther -- will be released as a double CD on Tuesday, 18 November here in the US. It was released last Monday, 10 November in Europe. A DVD will follow on 8 December (Europe) and 9 December (US). Overall, I recommend it highly. It's a historic recording: this is, I believe, the first time that former Bluesbreaker Eric Clapton has played with Mayall since 19 July 1974 in Long Beach, California. At that show, Mayall appeared on stage during the encore number of a Clapton concert and they jammed for a few moments. But it was not an especially great time for the blues, and it was not an especially great period in the lives of either Clapton or Mayall. Exactly 29 years later, on 19 July 2003, Clapton appeared at a UNICEF benefit concert in Liverpool, England, with Mayall and his band. Mick Taylor, another former Bluesbreaker (and a former Rolling Stone) also played guitar. Trombonist Chris Barber was never a member of Mayall's band, but he has deep roots in the history of blues music in Britain, having fronted a jazz band since the 1940s. Barber hosted Muddy Waters during his first visit to Britain in the 1950s, and visited -- and played with -- Muddy in Chicago, also during the 1950s. Not many of us have heard of Barber, but he's been involved with blues music in Britain since before many of us were born, and certainly before Clapton ever picked up a guitar. And Henry Lowther played as a Bluesbreaker alongside Mick Taylor, when Mayall recorded "Bare Wires," during the late 1960s. Anyway, the show is excellent. The Bluesbreakers perform alone, before introducing Mayall. Mick Taylor plays on a few numbers with Mayall & Co. Clapton and Mayall perform a guitar-piano duet, with Mayall on vocals. Then, backed by the Bluesbreakers, Clapton plays on several numbers that Mayall sings, and sings two tunes himself. Chris Barber joins in on trombone during various points. And everyone plays during the finale. Are there any surprises? Well, for starters, it's a damn fine concert. However, if you're familiar with only Clapton, there are many pleasant surprises. Clapton is Clapton, and pretty much sounds as he has in recent years. Not much else to say here that's not been said before. Mick Taylor, as always, is an excellent guitarist, playing both conventional, fretted guitar, and slide guitar. For the guitarists familiar only with Clapton, I think you'll be impressed by both Mick Taylor and Buddy Whittington on these performances. If you're not familiar with Mayall and his band in recent years, they are an especially pleasant surprise. They are really excellent. And Mayall's guitarist Buddy Whittington is also impressive, as mentioned above. Equally impressive are the other members of the Bluesbreakers: Tom Canning (keyboards), Hank Van Sickle (bass), and Joe Yuele (drums). These guys are damn good. Mayall always has the finest musicians in his bands, one of his enduring legacies. And they back Clapton as well as, if not better than, Clapton's own bands (I prefer this one). And last but not least, is John Mayall, who will reach the age of 70 on 29 November, celebrating his birthday 4 months and 10 days early this year, as indicated by the album's title. Mayall may be approaching 70, but I have never seen a younger 70-year-old, both physically and mentally (and both musically and bluesically, of course). Mayall is always outstanding, especially on piano and harmonica. Over the course of his career, Eric Clapton has collaborated with many fine musicians: Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, Duane Allman, B.B. King, Freddy King, Robert Cray, to mention just a few. These others are often given special credit for inspiring Clapton "to new heights," and John Mayall is often left off the list. Yet, it is John Mayall, in my opinion, who shared the most empathetic musical vibes with Clapton in his entire career. And the heights that Clapton reached when he played with Mayall in 1965-1966 are nothing less than legendary. John Mayall has crusaded his entire life for the blues, 40 years professionally. He works very hard at this, yet it's a labor of love, as the blues can only be. On this album, Mayall performs a recent composition called "Kids Got The Blues." The song indicates that John Mayall's crusade has not been in vain. In writing this song, Mayall sees the results of his labor, life, and love realized. One more thing. I cannot think of a better birthday present for John Mayall than this album. Thank you, John. DeltaNick From lukelinus at yahoo.com Sat Nov 15 15:57:02 2003 From: lukelinus at yahoo.com (LukeLinus) Date: Sat Nov 15 15:57:04 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Concert for George on air pre-release Message-ID: <20031115205702.81223.qmail@web21102.mail.yahoo.com> WDR2 Soundfiles 11-12pm this sunday night. best regards Peter / Germany last show: Bruce Hornsby, Robben Ford next show: Amor, Peter Gabriel ===== http://www.lukelinus.com __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree From pench at aaw.ne.jp Sat Nov 15 23:09:58 2003 From: pench at aaw.ne.jp (pench@aaw.ne.jp) Date: Sat Nov 15 23:10:04 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] (no subject) In-Reply-To: <20031115170005.7E9D48C1A2@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <200311160410.hAG49xv8022475@ns.aaw.ne.jp> Please stop distribution. Thank you. From aks112778 at hotmail.com Sun Nov 16 01:29:26 2003 From: aks112778 at hotmail.com (allan simpson) Date: Sun Nov 16 01:29:30 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Japan Tour Info? Message-ID: Anyone know what the best site is to get prompt info about EC's Japan tour? I visit Where's Eric? often, will they be updating their site with each show? Here's hoping EC and the fans in Heroshima had a great time last night. I look forward to reading all about the shows while keeping my fingers crossed that he'll come to the states in spring '04. Thanks, Ken _________________________________________________________________ Is your computer infected with a virus? Find out with a FREE computer virus scan from McAfee. Take the FreeScan now! http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 From deltanick at comcast.net Sun Nov 16 11:43:06 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Sun Nov 16 11:42:09 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Current Tour Set List Message-ID: <002501c3ac60$b62016a0$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> Here's Clapton's set list from the first night (15 November) of his tour in Japan, at the Green Arena, Hiroshima. What’s new? Some old blues numbers. Maybe this is a hint as to what will be on his next album. Of 26 songs last night, 10 were blues tunes (*), which is about double the percentage of blues songs during his last tour (usually about 4 or 5 blues songs of a 19-song set list). Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out* When You Got A Good Friend* Crossroads* I Shot The Sheriff Bell Bottom Blues Reconsider Baby* Can't Find My Way Home White Room I Want A Little Girl* Got My Mojo Working* Hoochie Coochie Man* Change The World Before You Accuse Me* Kind Hearted Woman* Badge Holy Mother My Father's Eyes River Of Tears Lay Down Sally Wonderful Tonight Cocaine Five Long Years* Knockin' On Heaven's Door Layla Encore: Sunshine Of Your Love Somewhere Over The Rainbow DeltaNick From deltanick at comcast.net Sun Nov 16 12:12:15 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Sun Nov 16 12:11:24 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Not SPAM Message-ID: <004b01c3ac64$c8ff7dc0$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> This e-mail is NOT to be confused with SPAM! This is real! If you're an insomniac, there's hope! Guaranteed to put you -- and 20,000 others -- to sleep ... in Madison Square Garden! Slowhand fans will be elated to learn that 3 of Clapton's greatest tunes are in his current set list, and appear in the following order: Lay Down Sally Wonderful Tonight Cocaine DeltaNick P.S. No prescription necessary! From aks112778 at hotmail.com Sun Nov 16 12:29:34 2003 From: aks112778 at hotmail.com (allan simpson) Date: Sun Nov 16 12:29:36 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Japan Setlist Message-ID: I found a decent website for setlists from the Japan tour. www.clapton.ne.jp/ I'm impressed with the one from last night, especially that he played 26 songs and really brought out some tunes he hadn't played in awhile: Lay Down Sally, Kind Hearted Woman, Knocking on Heaven's Door, Can't Find My Way Home, Holy Mother etc. I don't think I've ever heard "When You've got a good friend", is that a blues tune? From that set list I can't tell which songs were played acoustically. Anybody know? -Ken _________________________________________________________________ Great deals on high-speed Internet access as low as $26.95. https://broadband.msn.com (Prices may vary by service area.) From deltanick at comcast.net Sun Nov 16 21:12:12 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Sun Nov 16 21:11:12 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] George vs. John Message-ID: <002001c3acb0$3661b360$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> I've heard parts of the "Concert For George," and I've heard the Mayall "70th Birthday Concert." There's no comparison. The "Concert For George" is a nice idea (as is the Mayall thing), but it's pretty dead. I'll probably skip it altogether. Frankly, what I've heard is rather boring. No reflection on George Harrison, of course. On the other hand, the "70th Birthday Concert" is full of life. DeltaNick From gwornex at yahoo.com Sun Nov 16 21:12:27 2003 From: gwornex at yahoo.com (Greg W) Date: Sun Nov 16 21:12:32 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] live blueswailing Message-ID: <20031117021227.5272.qmail@web12508.mail.yahoo.com> I basically wanted to confirm what Apurvah said about the Yardbird's CD that just came out. It is a fascinating listen from the formative year's of EC. It also becomes the first documented recording of EC singing (Good Morning Little Schoolgirl). His playing on this date is much less 'tentative' than his earlier performance on the Sonny Boy recording ,IMHO. (I wonder if they knew they were being recorded on this date). His tone is still 'thin' as this is pre'humbucker' stuff........However, as someone who's attempted to play the guitar for the past thirty year's,it still amazes me to hear someone who was able to play with so much 'feel' at the tender age of 19.......Sure I'm jealous!!!!! Greg w. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree From deltanick at comcast.net Sun Nov 16 22:02:59 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Sun Nov 16 22:01:54 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] EC's First Vocals Message-ID: <003801c3acb7$4eaa92a0$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> EC's first vocals were on "Five Live Yardbirds," which was recorded some four months before "Live! Blueswailing." Listen to "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl," on which he duets with Paul Samwell-Smith. And you can hear his unmistakeable voice on several other tracks. Also, listen to the Yardbirds' studio recordings. You can hear EC's voice on several tracks, such as "I Ain't Got You." All it takes is your ears. DeltaNick From crocketo at tele2adsl.dk Mon Nov 17 09:03:34 2003 From: crocketo at tele2adsl.dk (Kristian Frellsen) Date: Mon Nov 17 09:03:31 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Japan 2003 concert reviews?? Message-ID: <000501c3ad13$979a6dd0$fdcb8e81@putte> Anyone know where to see reviews and pics of ECs concerts in Japan? /KF From vdv64 at yahoo.com Mon Nov 17 09:21:46 2003 From: vdv64 at yahoo.com (=?iso-8859-1?q?PM?=) Date: Mon Nov 17 09:21:48 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Mayall Doku offer Message-ID: <20031117142146.10822.qmail@web60305.mail.yahoo.com> Hi group members, thanks to John Mills I've got the dokumentation concerning John Mayall (70th birthday) wit appearence of EC of course. I will be happy to make copys and send them out to the first four of you I'm getting a mail from - with the address where to send the package. First come, first serve. At least two should be willing to offer the cds to other members of the group, altough I'm sending also to you if you do not have a burner. Thanks again John ! Best regards Peter __________________________________________________________________ Gesendet von Yahoo! Mail - http://mail.yahoo.de Logos und Klingelt?ne f?rs Handy bei http://sms.yahoo.de From Sol.Fischler at nbc.com Mon Nov 17 10:11:32 2003 From: Sol.Fischler at nbc.com (Fischler, Sol (NBC)) Date: Mon Nov 17 10:11:46 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton unplugs Venice Message-ID: Hi fellow 'Slowhanders' This item was in the Sunday L.A. Times Real Estate section, you might find it of interest in the arcane and minutiae aspect of God... Clapton unplugs his Venice, California residency Eric Clapton has put his Venice beach house on the market at just under $1.5 million. The legendary British rocker decided to sell his home of four years because he needs more space for his growing family. The ocean-view house, designed by Arata Isozake and built in 1986, has one bedroom and two bathrooms in about 2100 square feet. The living room has a 30-foot cathedral ceiling, skylights and floor-to-ceiling windows, which open onto a Japanese bamboo garden. The master bedroom has a 20-foot cathedral ceiling. The house is a few steps from the beach. Clapton also has homes in England, Antigua and two homes in France. Clapton, Sting, Sarah McLachlan and Barbra Streisand recently donated songs to a new compilation to raise funds for 'Save the Children'. The set is due out Tuesday from Atlantic Records. Clapton, in his mid-50's, is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The rock-blues guitarist and lead vocalist is a multiple Grammy-winning songwriter and he has worked on the scores of many movies, including the three 'Lethal Weapon' films. Clapton was also musical director of 'Concert for George,' the film tribute to George Harrison, his late Beatle friend. Thanks to Sol for helping to post this article as my outgoing emails to the 'Slowhand-Digest' keep getting rejected for something or anothers. If you want to contact me please do so offlist at: orpheusrocker21@hotmail.com - Jess "You were born to rock, you'll never be an opera star..." - Neil Young -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031117/4561c0dd/attachment.htm From e.c.collectables at btopenworld.com Mon Nov 17 11:25:41 2003 From: e.c.collectables at btopenworld.com (EC Collectables) Date: Mon Nov 17 11:25:47 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Clearance....Mid Valleys etc... Message-ID: <000f01c3ad27$72284f40$75317ad5@Mesh2002> Hi All... I have a few duplicate Mid Valley and other assorted boots I need to offload....due to space restrictions George Harrison w/ Eric Clapton & His Band George Harrison with ERIC CLAPTON & His Band - "DAYS OF SPEED 2" 2CD set Osaka, Japan 10th Dec 1991. Slip Case with inserts/Poster + Laminate 'Access All Areas' Pass...Excellent Digital recording on...Genuine MID VALLEY RECORDS release. MINT Eric Clapton ERIC CLAPTON - "DRY YOUR EYES" TEENAGE CANCER TRUST - 25th March 2003 Royal Albert Hall + 2CD Promo Bonus discs of EC & His Band at the Ferrari Festival in exclusive card cover. Excellent Digital recordings on... Genuine MID VALLEY RECORDS release. MINT Eric Clapton ERIC CLAPTON COMPLETE JAPAN TOUR 1988 - 8CD Box set + 1 DVD-R. 4 Complete shows from Japan FEATURING Mark Knopfler and Elton John. Has exclusive unreleased and unedited MTV Interview on DVD-R. All Excellent Digital recordings on Specialist EC Is Here label. MINT Eric Clapton "Two More Cars Two More Riders - Live in Madrid 2001" 4CD Box set of both shows in Madrid, Spain, 22/23 February 2001 complete in excellent audience sound. On Japanese Zig-Zig label Mint. email me privately for more info. and to reserve. I only have one copy of each so first come , first served!. Cheers ec collectables From g.abt at ucsm.ac.uk Mon Nov 17 12:35:11 2003 From: g.abt at ucsm.ac.uk (Abt, Grant) Date: Mon Nov 17 12:35:22 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Concert for George Message-ID: <238C3261CD6E534A98A5A7383A9A381B0A4711@lanmail.ucsm.ac.uk> DeltaNick, I'd highly recommend that you view the whole Concert for George. Like any piece of work, the only way to really judge is to see it (or hear it) in it's entirety. Even if you don't particularly like the recorded versions of GH's songs, i think this concert is brilliant because the live feelings and emotions are different and even enhanced because of the artists playing them, like Billy Preston. Billy adds his always brilliant organ (and vocals) to the mix and makes songs like Isn't It A Pity really great. Even Ringo Starr does a great version of Photograph, a song i'd heard before but not really noticed, until now. While i love EC and think his arrangement of the concert was a major part of it's success, it was the performances from some of the lesser known artists that were the real highlights, like Joe Brown. His ukelele performance of I'll See You In My Dreams, which closes the film, is a really emotional moment. I hadn't heard this song before but it gaves me the chills. Watching this film made me go back to GH's masterpiece, All Things Must Pass and re-acquaint myself with the album. Go on, give it another try, you know you want to... :-) Cheers, Grant. ***** CONFIDENTIALITY & SECURITY DISCLAIMER ***** Please note the contents of this e-mail do not necessarily represent the policies or views of St Martins College. This e-mail message and any attachments may contain confidential information and should only be accessed by the intended recipient. If they have come to you in error please advise the sender by replying to this email and copy your reply to postmaster@ucsm.ac.uk. 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Noyes) Date: Mon Nov 17 12:44:30 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton on PRI w/ host Keb Mo Message-ID: <000c01c3ad32$72777fb0$6402a8c0@ryan> Volkswagen, in junction with the Public Radio International, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Educational Outreach Campaign are providing (via PRI) a phenomenal series of thirteen (13) one-hour episodes of a program, simply titled, "The Blues." Keb Mo serves as host, artistic director, interviewer, and aside from all of this, a Chairmen on the Board for the "Year of the Blues" project at-large. The past episode will have Delta Nick and all British Rock enthusiasts truly excited, as Eric Clapton speaks throughout the program with Keb Mo. The Clapton interview served almost a role more reminiscent of co-host than interviewee. There is easily a solid ten minutes, if not more, of exclusive EC footage. The program was impeccably researched and produced. It focuses exclusively on the British rise of popularity of the blues genre. The program will stream online on 11/21/03. I highly recommend your tuning in at or before this time. Follow this link and click on Episode 9 for details. http://www.yearoftheblues.org/radio/index.asp Regards, Ryan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031117/d39277f0/attachment.htm From rnoyes at verizon.net Mon Nov 17 12:50:56 2003 From: rnoyes at verizon.net (Ryan W. Noyes) Date: Mon Nov 17 12:51:00 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Correction Message-ID: <001101c3ad33$5ac9ae50$6402a8c0@ryan> 1. Keb Mo is on the board for the radio series, though not Chairing it. Pardon this mistake. 2. As of right now, the entire program is available online, including what I presume is outtake footage of Clapton, because I did not hear it on the live broadcast. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031117/b46c3133/attachment.htm From apuraja8 at hotmail.com Mon Nov 17 13:39:09 2003 From: apuraja8 at hotmail.com (Apurva Parikh) Date: Mon Nov 17 13:39:12 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Mayall 70th.. Message-ID: I second Deltanick's comments about Concert for George being a bit bland. While I am a little interested to hear Eric play that acoustic piece with Ravi Shankar, et al, I am not a huge fan of memorial concerts or ones that feature these celebrity all star lineups. The songs or pieces I have heard, have been decent, only the Clapton contributions make me want to buy this, and out of respect for George Harrison. ON the other hand.. the Mayall 70th birthday is a historic event, as many people have said before on this digest. The one question I would ask about the concert, is no. 1, the cd is the full concert I presume? and no. 2, does Eric sing at all on any of the songs? thanks AAP _________________________________________________________________ Concerned that messages may bounce because your Hotmail account is over limit? Get Hotmail Extra Storage! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es From emse_97 at yahoo.com Mon Nov 17 13:51:33 2003 From: emse_97 at yahoo.com (Ed Petry) Date: Mon Nov 17 13:51:34 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Japanese Tour 2k3 In-Reply-To: <20031117170002.EBF138C309@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <20031117185133.95547.qmail@web60608.mail.yahoo.com> Hi everyone, How soon do we start circulating shows from Japan? Ed __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Mon Nov 17 14:27:58 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Mon Nov 17 15:21:27 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Predict the Setlist Contest: Winners and Little Extended Offer Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701FD6BA4@sunwex01.arivia.kom> Sadly, there were only 3 entrants. Happily, for them, they are the winners. They have been contacted separately and will be receiving a copy of "Legends: Gods Meeting" in due course. The winners are: Wayne Decatur, Scott Wallenberg and David Gourlay. I'd like to offer more copies of the double CD-R set to a further 2 people, only this time to Slowhanders who are able to cut and distribute further. Kevin PS. Day 2 of the current tour is down from 26 to 22 songs, with "significant" numbers being dropped: "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out" [acoustic], "Before You Accuse Me", "My Father's Eyes" and "River of Tears" (mmmm - wonder what's the zone number on this tour). PPS. Where's Eric www.whereseric.com have announced that "during this tour concert reviews and photos will be post on this site." NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031117/e6e7a416/attachment-0001.htm From brooz461 at hotmail.com Mon Nov 17 19:48:30 2003 From: brooz461 at hotmail.com (Brooz Slowhand) Date: Mon Nov 17 19:48:33 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Re: Mayall 70th.. Message-ID: Hi Apurva and everyone, I have not heard theis recording yet, but I read that it is not the complete concert. ICE magazine says it has 19 of 24 songs. from Barnes & Noble: Track List DISC 1 1. Grits Ain't Groceries 5:14 2. Jacksboro Highway 5:30 3. Southside Story 7:50 4. Kids Got the Blues 3:55 5. Dirty Water 8:08 6. Somebody's Acting Like a Child / Mick Taylor 8:00 7. Blues for the Lost Days / Mick Taylor 12:26 8. Walking on Sunset / Mick Taylor 6:34 9. Oh, Pretty Woman / Mick Taylor 9:32 10. No Big Hurry / Eric Clapton 6:30 DISC 2 1. Please Mr Lofton / Chris Barber 7:03 2. Hideaway / Chris Barber 4:50 3. All Your Love / Eric Clapton 4:19 4. Have You Heard / Eric Clapton 18:02 5. Hoochie Coochie Man / Chris Barber 6:25 6. I'm Tore Down / Chris Barber 5:55 7. It Ain't Right 6:18 8. California / Chris Barber 15:30 9. Talk to Your Daughter / Chris Barber 8:57 Reviews All Music Guide Though almost always well intentioned, events like this usually don't pan out on record let alone DVD. Usually. Thankfully, this is not one of those occasions. John Mayall in his 70th birth concert is as spry, ferocious, and on his game as ever. There is nothing tired about the presentation or the performances. Mayall's own umpteenth version of the Bluesbreakers is yet another example of his uncanny ability to pick the right cats for the job. They play with plenty of fire, brilliant musicianship and taste. There are two discs in this package encompassing 19 cuts. The show broke down as follows: The band play two burning tracks on their own -Grits Ain't Groceries" and "Jacksboro Highway," -before Mayall joins them for three including a stunning rendition of "Dirty Water." Mayall then invites Mick Taylor to the stage for no less than four cuts-two of which are "Blues For The Lost Days," and "Oh Pretty Woman." But it gets better. Eric Clapton and Chris Barber joining the Bluesbreakers for seven cuts- "Hideway" (what else?) and a beautiful duet performance of "No Big Hurry" between Eric and John. Both Clapton and Taylor are in hungry fine form and hold nothing back. The last finale features Taylor and Clapton and is a guitar orgy as one would expect. What it all adds up to, however, is a stinging, overdriven performance of modern electric blues by a master bandleader who shows no signs of slowing down physically, and most importantly creatively. Highly recommended. Thom Jurek --------------------------------------------- >From : "Apurva Parikh" Subject : [Slowhand] Re: Mayall 70th.. Date : Mon, 17 Nov 2003 12:39:09 -0600 The one question I would ask about the concert, is no. 1, the cd is the full concert I presume? and no. 2, does Eric sing at all on any of the songs? thanks AAP _________________________________________________________________ Compare high-speed Internet plans, starting at $26.95. https://broadband.msn.com (Prices may vary by service area.) From dablues at austin.rr.com Mon Nov 17 20:07:54 2003 From: dablues at austin.rr.com (Robert) Date: Mon Nov 17 20:01:53 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Doyle recorded 2 albums worth of material with Clapton In-Reply-To: <20031117170002.EBF138C309@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: Or so it says on Doyle's website. www.doylebramhall2nd.com Robert EBMAS Austin, Texas Emin Boztepe Martial Arts System Wing Tzun kung fu -Street-Defense http://www.awtk.us From roante04 at yahoo.co.uk Tue Nov 18 02:09:29 2003 From: roante04 at yahoo.co.uk (=?iso-8859-1?q?a=20linden?=) Date: Tue Nov 18 02:09:31 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] George vs. John Message-ID: <20031118070929.17486.qmail@web25009.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> Hello, After seeing Concert for George (the film) and hearing bits of Mayall 70th birthday concert I must say, that on any level Concert for George is the one to check out. John Mayall has made his mark on British Blues and the career of Clapton, but George's importance on modern music has been vast by comparison. Mr. Mayall has stayed pretty much to his 60's blues roots and that's his choice, but for me it sounds a bit bland, white blues played in his style seems to be a bit dispirited and isn't that soulful IMHO. I hope the DVD makes things sound more lively. On the other hand, the Concert for George is just great and full of love and gratitude for George. Don't believe what DeltaNick says, apart from Beano he seems to have little respect for other parts of Clapton's great career;*) Ande __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree From vdv64 at yahoo.com Tue Nov 18 03:31:56 2003 From: vdv64 at yahoo.com (=?iso-8859-1?q?PM?=) Date: Tue Nov 18 03:31:57 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Mayall doku offer closed Message-ID: <20031118083156.69831.qmail@web60303.mail.yahoo.com> Dear slowhanders, please no more requests. I've got so many that I could burn down my cd burner literally ;-) I'll contact the lucky offline. Some of them promised to reoffer to the group. Best regards Peter __________________________________________________________________ Gesendet von Yahoo! Mail - http://mail.yahoo.de Logos und Klingelt?ne f?rs Handy bei http://sms.yahoo.de From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Tue Nov 18 02:11:57 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Tue Nov 18 03:41:53 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Offer Closed: Legends - Gods Meeting Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701FD6BA5@sunwex01.arivia.kom> The 2 extra pair of discs on offer will be going to Camilla Baca and Bruce Wilson, both of whom have agreed to distribute further. Kevin NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031118/b166e018/attachment.htm From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Tue Nov 18 02:28:13 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Tue Nov 18 03:41:54 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Great Performances Out of the Zone?? Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701FD6BA6@sunwex01.arivia.kom> We all know that at a particular time during any given concert Clapton goes off into his own dimension and brings us a personal solo wired to the soul. However, how many performance of great playing can you site where he simply plays well without (apparently) thinking about it, i.e. without going off into the zone. I can think of one in particular: 30 June 1999, while David Sanborn is close to popping the blood vessels on his forehead (an not sounding too great for all the effort), Eric literally plays rings around him - of course later in the song he goes off into the zone for "his" solo, but that's besides the point. When I watched this recently I thought, "You bugger - you can do it if you want to without breaking a sweat." Perhaps it was his way of telling Sanborn whose show it was. Someone once wrote to the Digest of seeing Eric in the 70's cut John McLaughlin off at the knees (musically of course) for taking too much of a stand. Kevin NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031118/ec02cafb/attachment.htm From deltanick at comcast.net Tue Nov 18 06:22:07 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Tue Nov 18 06:21:13 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: George vs. John Message-ID: <005101c3adc6$33e0b480$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> Ande, I think you misunderstood. George Harrison was talented, and I don't think his contributions were fully appreciated, at the time, even by the rest of the Beatles. That being said, his name carries SO much weight, that it's a sure bet these releases (CD and DVD) will be reviewed in "Rolling Stone," the "NY Times," and other major publications. And yes, the Beatles were probably the most influential musical performers of the second half of the 20th century. However, Mayall -- arguably the musician having the greatest influence on Clapton (caveat: with whom Clapton played) -- has never received the recognition he deserves. And the finest musicians have received training under his musical leadership. These are all pros, not amateurs. I'll be surprised if the same periodicals review the "70th Birthday Concert" as "Concert For George." We can argue whether "CFG" or "70th BC" are "bland" or not, but from what I've heard of both releases (I've heard about 4 tracks from "CFG" and the whole of "70th BC"), the latter sounds a bit more lively. My CD collection includes dozens and dozens of Clapton recordings from ALL phases of his career, from ALL decades (1963 - today). So much for your appreciation comment. And yes, I think he's had both high points and low points, as has Mayall, as had George Harrison and the rest of the Beatles, and everyone else. And here we go again with "white blues." Last time I checked, however, Clapton was white, and the blues were his musical foundation. DeltaNick >> Hello, After seeing Concert for George (the film) and hearing bits of Mayall 70th birthday concert I must say, that on any level Concert for George is the one to check out. John Mayall has made his mark on British Blues and the career of Clapton, but George's importance on modern music has been vast by comparison. Mr. Mayall has stayed pretty much to his 60's blues roots and that's his choice, but for me it sounds a bit bland, white blues played in his style seems to be a bit dispirited and isn't that soulful IMHO. I hope the DVD makes things sound more lively. On the other hand, the Concert for George is just great and full of love and gratitude for George. Don't believe what DeltaNick says, apart from Beano he seems to have little respect for other parts of Clapton's great career;*) Ande << From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Tue Nov 18 06:54:24 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Tue Nov 18 06:56:50 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] It's a Plot - I Tell You Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701FD6BA7@sunwex01.arivia.kom> It's a plot - I tell you ...... a very clever marketing strategy getting us to argue whether CFG or JM70 is better. At the end of the day we will be so curious we'll all go out and buy them both and on CD + DVD - for the nuances of course. And we'll tell ourselves that we've worked hard this year and since there was even a month or (gulp) two that we missed out on a new release with old Eric dangling his guitar on a track here and there - it's what WE deserve. Man --- are we ever right when we're right. Rollup rollup rollup, rollout the banknotes and stretch the plastic. One more car, one more rider, one more release, one more buyer. - Kevin NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031118/f5ab2502/attachment.htm From cbackes at pt.lu Tue Nov 18 07:01:20 2003 From: cbackes at pt.lu (cbackes@pt.lu) Date: Tue Nov 18 07:01:07 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] John Mayall BBC Documentation Offer Message-ID: <1069156880.3fba0a1040615@webmail.pt.lu> Hi slowhanders, Thanks to the kindness of John, I can offer the BBC John Mayall hour documentation to the first 5 slowhanders which contact me. As usually, the slowhanders receiving the show have to promise to offer it to other slowhanders from the digest. CB Always looking for a great trade www.backes.lu From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Tue Nov 18 07:06:42 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Tue Nov 18 07:06:49 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Doyle recorded 2 albums worth of material with Clapton Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701FD6BA8@sunwex01.arivia.kom> Actually it says: "Doyle just returned from London where he recorded two records with Eric Clapton." - which could mean anything, including what you have surmised. Kevin -----Original Message----- From: Robert [mailto:dablues@austin.rr.com] Sent: 18 November 2003 03:08 To: slowhand@planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] Doyle recorded 2 albums worth of material with Clapton Or so it says on Doyle's website. www.doylebramhall2nd.com Robert EBMAS Austin, Texas Emin Boztepe Martial Arts System Wing Tzun kung fu -Street-Defense http://www.awtk.us NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. From lemmy1976 at hotmail.com Tue Nov 18 08:11:30 2003 From: lemmy1976 at hotmail.com (MARIO MUSTO) Date: Tue Nov 18 08:11:33 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] where's eric Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031118/67ee28a5/attachment.htm From wildquat at yahoo.com Tue Nov 18 10:33:06 2003 From: wildquat at yahoo.com (Wildquat) Date: Tue Nov 18 10:33:09 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] I want, I need Message-ID: <20031118153306.9144.qmail@web60709.mail.yahoo.com> Wow, the setlist from the first Japan show (26 songs) is just fantastic. Now that they have shortened the setlist to about 22 songs, I wonder if and how soon the first date will be available for distribution. Some of the tunes that haven't been on recent performances really get me. I really would like to get my ears on those songs and Clapton's current versions of them. Thanks in advance for your replies. Dustin (Louisiana, USA) P.S. I would also like to obtain "LEGENDS--God Meeting"...please help!!! __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree From siro.garrido at wanadoo.es Tue Nov 18 12:22:10 2003 From: siro.garrido at wanadoo.es (siro.garrido@wanadoo.es) Date: Tue Nov 18 12:22:14 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Mayall Documentary Offer Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031118/9ea83a07/attachment.htm From weedweed at tiscali.fr Tue Nov 18 17:02:27 2003 From: weedweed at tiscali.fr (=?iso-8859-1?Q?weedweed@tiscali.fr?=) Date: Tue Nov 18 17:03:00 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Doyle on Clapton Album - fresh news? Message-ID: Hi, >Actually it says: >"Doyle just returned from London where he >recorded two records with Eric Clapton." >- which could mean anything, including what you have surmised. Ok I will bet that the first one will be called "Riding with the King" and this is EXCLUSIVE breaking news, it's 12 duets with BB King. The second will not feature BB King but many covers, including one from J.J. Cale and one from Stevie Wonder and the album will be called "Reptile" Oh, strange, it seems I heard already heard this before.... Regards PS : don't miss the DBII upcoming show (hurry up, you are late!): July 14, 2003 ANTONE'S, Austin, TX. July 16, 2003 Houston, TX with the Dave Matthews Band July 18, 2003 Dallas, TX with the Dave Matthews Band July 19, 2003 Selma, TX with the Dave Matthews Band ********** L'ADSL A 20 EUR/MOIS********** Avec Tiscali, l'ADSL est ? 20 EUR/mois. Vous pourrez chercher longtemps avant de trouver moins cher ! Pour profiter de cette offre exceptionnelle, cliquez ici : http://register.tiscali.fr/adsl/ Offre soumise ? conditions. From EddyPauley at aol.com Tue Nov 18 19:53:11 2003 From: EddyPauley at aol.com (EddyPauley@aol.com) Date: Tue Nov 18 19:53:30 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Delta Nick and Wonderful Tonight: The Untold Story..... Message-ID: <1ac.1d19a3ba.2cec18f7@aol.com> Delta Nick and Wonderful Tonight: The Untold Story....... Folks don't believe for 1 minute Delta Nick's remarks about Wonderful Tonight and Lay Down Sally being in the Japan tour set list. Rumor has it on the street that D.N. likes those two tunes so much that he has commissioned the boys from Mid Valley to make him an exclusive CD consisting of each nights versions of Wonderful Tonight and Lay Down Sally from the Japan tour. And as they say....now you have the rest of the story....:) Cheers, Eddy -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031118/a43b5808/attachment.htm From quadzila at optonline.net Tue Nov 18 19:11:34 2003 From: quadzila at optonline.net (Dan) Date: Tue Nov 18 20:20:45 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Trade? Message-ID: <00e501c3ae32$e9f0b510$3ff75643@cv320450a> Hi All, I'm looking to set up a trade for the May 21, 2001 "First Impression" show. If anyone's interested, please contact me off the digest for my list. I'm also looking for the 9/14/99 "Central Park In Blue" and 11/94 "Nothing But the Blues - The REMASTER" videos. Thanks! Dan Quadzila@optonline.net From deltanick at comcast.net Tue Nov 18 20:52:22 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Tue Nov 18 20:51:48 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Mayall "70th Birthday Concert" Set List Message-ID: <001901c3ae3f$c8199bc0$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> According to an online newsletter put out by JohnMayall.com on 14 November, the 2xCD "70th Birthday Concert," released today (18 November), "has the entire set from this July 19th UNICEF Benefit." DeltaNick From deltanick at comcast.net Tue Nov 18 21:00:32 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Tue Nov 18 20:59:56 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Mayall "70th Birthday Concert" Set List (Update) Message-ID: <002001c3ae40$ea309be0$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> The set list, in John Mayall's own handwriting, is available for viewing at http://www.johnmayall.com/images/SetList.jpg. There were 20 numbers planned, but they ran out of time and eliminated one track from the encore ("A Hard Road," on which EC was to play). So, the 19 tracks on the 2xCD release is the ENTIRE concert. DeltaNick >> According to an online newsletter put out by JohnMayall.com on 14 November, the 2xCD "70th Birthday Concert," released today (18 November), "has the entire set from this July 19th UNICEF Benefit." DeltaNick << From bjsleeman at hotmail.com Tue Nov 18 21:36:05 2003 From: bjsleeman at hotmail.com (Brian Sleeman) Date: Tue Nov 18 21:36:37 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] RIP Michael Kamen Message-ID: Legendary composer and conductor Michael Kamen has passed away in London at the age of 55 from a long bout with multiple sclerosis. No one else I can think of brought rock and classical music together so well, and EC fans can hear his work with Eric on the "Concerto For the Electric Guitar" piece (as well as many others) from the orchestral nights of the Royal Albert Hall run in the early '90s. _________________________________________________________________ Need a shot of Hank Williams or Patsy Cline? The classic country stars are always singing on MSN Radio Plus. Try one month free! http://join.msn.com/?page=offers/premiumradio From deltanick at comcast.net Tue Nov 18 22:17:17 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Tue Nov 18 22:17:16 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Michael Kamen Message-ID: <006c01c3ae4b$a2ec9620$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> By now, we've all heard about conductor Michael Kamen's untimely death. I just want to remind everyone that Kamen conducted the strings at last year's "Concert For George," which was released today on both CD and DVD. DeltaNick From doddsj at yahoo.com Wed Nov 19 05:39:29 2003 From: doddsj at yahoo.com (James Dodds) Date: Wed Nov 19 05:39:31 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Michael Kamen Message-ID: <20031119103929.61579.qmail@web14002.mail.yahoo.com> Sadly, Michael Kamen, who worked with Eric Clapton a few times, has died. The following link has more information. http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/nm/20031118/people_nm/people_kamen_dc_7 __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree From apuraja8 at hotmail.com Wed Nov 19 10:53:25 2003 From: apuraja8 at hotmail.com (Apurva Parikh) Date: Wed Nov 19 10:53:57 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Concert for george -- mini review Message-ID: Ok, I take back 100% of what I said yesterday.. The Concert for george is WORTH getting for the following reasons: -My biggest complaint about being an Eric Clapton fan is that we rarely get to see the human, more personal side of him. Save for Conor's passing, Eric can be a very guarded person and very limited in his time. However, seeing him speak, play, sing and interact with the other artists on this show, gives us a more personal glimpse into Eric's personality. There are priceless moments, like Eric's initial introduction, his singing of Beware of Darkness, his interation with Paul McCartney and Ringo... At the end, an exasperated Dhani, leaning on Eric's shoulder, while Eric offers a warm embrace, none of this is music related, but more on an emotional level. -The music itself is very good, usually these all star affairs are stale, and cluttersome, but since our man was the musical director, you know the rehearsals meant something and everything came off as genuine and inspired. The mood, so to speak, the vibe were all there... -The extras are so-so. No Eric interviews, very limited look at the rehearsals of the band.. I thouhgt there would be more.. The second disc is just the theatrical version of the cocnert. Kinda useless, but nice to have.. So while I wait for the Mayall 70th bDay to arrive, the Concertt for George will be in heavy rotation in my DVD player _________________________________________________________________ Has one of the new viruses infected your computer? Find out with a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee. Take the FreeScan now! http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Wed Nov 19 14:42:18 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Wed Nov 19 14:42:33 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Lethal Weapon - Limited CD Release Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701FD6BAE@sunwex01.arivia.kom> http://www.musicweb.uk.net/film/2002/Sep02/Lethal_Weapon.html With the recent passing away of Michael Kamen, here's an excellent testimony of one of his first collaborations with Eric. The article is some 14 months old. Kevin NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. 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If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031119/fe974a04/attachment.htm From simon.george5 at ntlworld.com Wed Nov 19 16:10:33 2003 From: simon.george5 at ntlworld.com (Simon George) Date: Wed Nov 19 16:10:57 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Midi Requests Message-ID: <006701c3aee1$9c92b200$30e469d5@MAIN> Anyone know where I might get midi backing tracks of "After Midnight" (Version 2 off the Crossroads Box Set) and "Wanna Make love to you" off the same. I have loved these songs for years, and all my searches of midi sites have failed. Thanks Simon p.s. i have over 1000 midi files on hand, I might be able to help others if you can help me. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031119/dfebacbe/attachment.htm From macca461 at hotmail.com Wed Nov 19 18:20:23 2003 From: macca461 at hotmail.com (Jon Maclean) Date: Wed Nov 19 18:20:56 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] When You Got A Good Friend Message-ID: I didn't realise at first either, but when I did some checking I found that “When You Got A Good Friend” is a Robert Johnson cover, and to the best of my knowledge marks the 14th Johnson song EC has performed in his career. Considering Johnson only recorded 29 different tunes in his short lifetime, Eric has now covered almost 50% of them! Great to see him reviving another Johnson song "Kindhearted Woman Blues" again too, which he played a few times in 1978. Apparently only "WYGAGF" and "Nobody Knows You" (only performed in Hiroshima) are acoustic, the remainder of the set is electric. Cheers, Jon > >Message: 2 >Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2003 17:29:34 +0000 >From: "allan simpson" >Subject: [Slowhand] Japan Setlist >To: slowhand@planet-torque.com >Message-ID: >Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed > >I found a decent website for setlists from the Japan tour. >www.clapton.ne.jp/ > >I'm impressed with the one from last night, especially that he played 26 >songs and really brought out some tunes he hadn't played in awhile: Lay >Down >Sally, Kind Hearted Woman, Knocking on Heaven's Door, Can't Find My Way >Home, Holy Mother etc. I don't think I've ever heard "When You've got a >good friend", is that a blues tune? From that set list I can't tell which >songs were played acoustically. Anybody know? > >-Ken > _________________________________________________________________ Hot chart ringtones and polyphonics. Go to http://ninemsn.com.au/mobilemania/default.asp From deltanick at comcast.net Wed Nov 19 21:50:29 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Wed Nov 19 21:50:02 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] When You Got A Good Friend Message-ID: <003701c3af11$0f314d60$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> Sounds like some people haven't listened to Robert Johnson yet (tsk, tsk ... shame on you)! Robert Leroy Johnson recorded 29 songs, but made 41 known recordings, recording several versions of some songs (#41 was discovered around 1998 or 1999, and is now in the Library of Congress). So, if you see some notes claiming that he made only 40 recordings, they're a bit dated. Also, there are only 2 known photographs of Johnson, one in which he appears with a cigarette in his mouth. However, when the U.S. Postal Service made this one into a postage stamp a few years ago, the cigarette was airbrushed out of the photo, so as not to be politically incorrect (see BOTH photos, plus the airbrushed one, at http://www.shs.starkville.k12.ms.us/mswm/MSWritersAndMusicians/musicians/Johnson.html). Johnson's a bit difficult to take, at first. Even Clapton has said so. But once you get the hang of it, things roll along rather smoothly. BTW, Johnson played a Gibson, as pictured on Robert Johnson, "The Complete Recordings." I don't know what brand of cigarettes he smoked. DeltaNick From bobwelshjr at valink.com Thu Nov 20 10:16:14 2003 From: bobwelshjr at valink.com (Bob Welsh) Date: Thu Nov 20 10:16:04 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] While my guitar... References: Message-ID: <001401c3af79$3d4c4ca0$33107f80@isop.com> If you give me a few days I can convert my copy straight from the video I recorded of the concert and make it available somewhere. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roel Hendriksen" To: Sent: Friday, November 14, 2003 4:32 AM Subject: [Slowhand] While my guitar... > >Rolling Stone is offering a download of EC and PM for free for 30 days of > >"While My Guitar Gently Weep" from the Concert for George > > Unfortunately not available here... I guess it's US only. > > Roel > > _________________________________________________________________ > MSN Zoeken helpt je om de gekste dingen te vinden! http://search.msn.nl > > > From ectrader at ourtownusa.net Thu Nov 20 12:20:55 2003 From: ectrader at ourtownusa.net (ectrader@ourtownusa.net) Date: Thu Nov 20 12:26:05 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: When You Got A Good Friend Message-ID: <8d308e77444a41ea812faf5e100e5816.ectrader@ourtownusa.net> Well Jon it looks you might have to span your compilation "The Robert Johnson Album" over 2 discs after this tour! Robert Message: 4 Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 23:20:23 +0000 From: "Jon Maclean" Subject: [Slowhand] When You Got A Good Friend To: slowhand@planet-torque.com Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed I didn't realise at first either, but when I did some checking I found that “When You Got A Good Friend” is a Robert Johnson cover, and to the best of my knowledge marks the 14th Johnson song EC has performed in his career. Considering Johnson only recorded 29 different tunes in his short lifetime, Eric has now covered almost 50% of them! Great to see him reviving another Johnson song "Kindhearted Woman Blues" again too, which he played a few times in 1978. Apparently only "WYGAGF" and "Nobody Knows You" (only performed in Hiroshima) are acoustic, the remainder of the set is electric. Cheers, Jon From apatron at uol.com.ar Thu Nov 20 13:54:24 2003 From: apatron at uol.com.ar (Alberto Patron) Date: Thu Nov 20 13:54:30 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Michael Kamen DVD Message-ID: It is very sad to know that Michael Kamen has passed away. Time for my first post in the list! I?ve been subscribed to the list for a couple of months and I must say that I like it a lot. The posts are usually very interesting and "mood" is fantastic (on some other lists there are always fights and things like that). I love Clapton ?s music but I don?t have so much knowledge like some people out there so I usually cannot contribute much. If you wanted another reason for buying the concert for George you will Michael Kamen in charge of the orchestra there. He collaborated with Eric on the orchestrations of many of his songs and on the Concert for Electric Guitar. Michael also worked with some other artists that I think are also loved by people from the list like Pink Floyd, David Gilmour, Roger Waters and many others. In addition he was a great composer for films (one of my other music passions) and worked with Eric for example in the Lethal Weapon soundtracks and on the music for the miniseries Edge of Darkness (that you can listen at the end of 24 nights for example). By the way, I own the Concert for electric guitar that he wrote for Clapton but played by a Japanese guy called Hotei. I don?t think it is commercially available by Clapton but does anybody have a bootleg of it? Finally, Kevin spoke about the DVD of Michael Kamen concerto. In fact it is a concerto for saxophone written for David Sanborn (who also worked with Clapton and Kamen on Lethal Weapon and plays on the Benefit for Crossroads DVD). Clapton appeareance in this specific DVD is minimal. He just appears on the Documentary section for just a couple of seconds. The percussion on the concert is performed by another good friend of the list Mr Ray Cooper. I know that is a little off topic but I will continue with some Kamen recommendations (hope you forgive me). I would not recommend this Concert for Saxophone DVD for strictly Clapton fans. Its mostly symphonic with Sanborn driving the main melody. If you want to hear some of Kamen?s work for the movies there is a fantastic compilation called "The Michael Kamen soundtrack album" (or in some countries Michael Kamen?s Opus"). Its fantastic and it includes a track with Clapton for Edge of Darkness. If anybody wants some further comments or recommendations about Kamen just contact me. Regards Alberto -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031120/6d133499/attachment.htm From gwornex at yahoo.com Thu Nov 20 14:09:11 2003 From: gwornex at yahoo.com (Greg W) Date: Thu Nov 20 14:09:13 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Robert Johnson....the facts Message-ID: <20031120190911.13506.qmail@web12507.mail.yahoo.com> Fellow Slohander's, I was floored to read Professor Nick's admission that he didn't know what brand of cigarettes Robert Johnson smoked......Any self respecting blues scholar would know that he smoked Lucky Strike unfiltered's....And he lit them with a satin finished Zippo lighter that was manufactured on 12, Dec. 1933. I cannot verify, however, which brand of lighter fluid he used........... Greg W. Anal retentive blues historian __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/ From p.jeromin at hamburg.de Thu Nov 20 14:09:38 2003 From: p.jeromin at hamburg.de (Philip Jeromin) Date: Thu Nov 20 14:10:22 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] 3 seats for Hamburg show Message-ID: <3FBD1172.1010706@hamburg.de> I have three tickets for the show at the Color Line Arena in Hamburg on 3 April 2004 for sale. They cost 203 Euros (plus postage) together, exactly what I paid for them, no more, no less. They're located "U 20", go to www.colorlinearena.de > Besucherinfos > Bestuhlungspl?ne > Konzert mit unbestuhltem Innenraum for information. And yes, my price is slightly above face value but that's not because I want to rip off anyone. Due to some mix up at the promoter I did not get the correct tickets. So I paid (cash on delivery to the postman) for the next higher category tickets (which I ordered) but got these instead. They're willing to give me a full refund next week when the money's transferred from postal services to their account. But since tickets are rare I figured I'd ask here first. Philip From Sol.Fischler at nbc.com Thu Nov 20 15:28:34 2003 From: Sol.Fischler at nbc.com (Fischler, Sol (NBC)) Date: Thu Nov 20 15:29:15 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] GH and Winwood, too Message-ID: Here's some consolation for Stevie not making Rolling Stone's top 100 list : NEW YORK (Billboard) -- The late George Harrison, Prince, Traffic and ZZ Top are among the 2004 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Jackson Browne, the Dells and Bob Seger round out the group. I don't know about going in with Prince, though ... From cbackes at pt.lu Thu Nov 20 16:02:58 2003 From: cbackes at pt.lu (CB) Date: Thu Nov 20 16:03:42 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Michael Kamen Tree Message-ID: <1.5.4.32.20031120210258.00b8a7f0@mailsvr.pt.lu> Hi slowhanders, In honor of the great Michael Kamen, what do you think of organizing a tree distributon of the hard to find Concerto for Saxophone (1CD) from 1990 or the 2 CDs from the Orchestra Nights from 1990 ? As I have both original CDs, I offer you to organize the whole tree. Just decide which CD to seed and I will start. CB From e.c.collectables at btopenworld.com Thu Nov 20 17:54:42 2003 From: e.c.collectables at btopenworld.com (EC Collectables) Date: Thu Nov 20 17:54:49 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] New Year's Eve Anyone? Message-ID: <001701c3afb9$49ee4b30$72c67ad5@Mesh2002> I have a pair of tickets to Woking this year on New Year's Eve to see EC and his Band perform as 'Doctor Bob's Swing' Anyone wishing to go to this special annual event, please email me privately. Please note, I am only wanting face value for these tickets, as I am unable to make this year's show myself... Genuine replies only please - UK residents only. e.c.collectables@btopenworld.com From paul_kil at hotmail.com Wed Nov 19 06:58:01 2003 From: paul_kil at hotmail.com (paul kil) Date: Thu Nov 20 20:38:01 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Michael Kamen dead Message-ID: LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Michael Kamen, the Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated composer who fused hard-rock riffs with classical styling in albums for Pink Floyd and provided music for the ``Lethal Weapon'' and ``Die Hard'' movies,'' has died at age 55. Kamen collapsed in his London home Tuesday from an apparent heart attack, according to his Los Angeles-based publicist, Jeff Sanderson. Kamen collaborated with a wide range of artists, from the London Philharmonic to Aerosmith, Metallica and jazz saxophonist David Sanborn. Although Kamen was classically trained and studied oboe at New York's Julliard School, the composer's distinctive long, curly hair and beard made him look more like a heavy-metal guitarist than a classical conductor. He was known for combining those two sensibilities. Among his most famous collaborations was on the orchestral arrangements in Pink Floyd's 1979 album ``The Wall.'' He also worked with the band on the albums ``The Final Cut'' and ``The Division Bell.'' Kamen's most recent Grammy win came in 2001, when he shared the award for best rock instrumental performance with Metallica for conducting the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra in the metal-rock band's song ``The Call of Ktulu.'' He also won a Grammy in 1996 for best instrumental arrangement with ``An American Symphony,'' which he derived from his work on the Richard Dreyfuss musical drama ``Mr. Holland's Opus.'' His first Grammy was in 1992 for best pop instrumental performance for the theme music to ``Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.'' In ``Mr. Holland's Opus,'' Dreyfuss portrayed a passionate teacher who sacrificed his own ambitions to engage the imagination of his students through music. Inspired by the movie, Kamen established the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation in 1997 to raise money to make musical instruments available to the nation's children. Kamen worked with singer Bryan Adams to help craft the movie theme songs ``(Everything I Do) I Do It For You'' from ``Robin Hood'' and ``Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman'' from ``Don Juan DeMarco.'' He received Oscar nominations for co-writing those songs. Kamen also collaborated with such pop, jazz and rock stars as Sting, Rod Stewart, David Bowie and Eric Clapton. Kamen was born in New York City in 1948. He started learning to play the piano at age 2 and later added the guitar, clarinet and oboe. Among his parents' friends were the musicians Huddie Ledbetter and Pete Seeger, and he grew up listening to recordings of music by Bach and Gilbert and Sullivan. Kamen played folk-blues in a jug band while simultaneously studying oboe at Julliard, and later experimented with techno, disco and rock while writing pure classical music for ballet performances. Kamen is survived by his wife, two daughters, his father and three brothers. _________________________________________________________________ Desc?rgate en tu tel?fono los tonos y logos de las canciones y artistas de m?s ?xito en MSN M?viles. http://www.msn.es/MSNMovil/ From bjsleeman at hotmail.com Thu Nov 20 20:50:17 2003 From: bjsleeman at hotmail.com (Brian Sleeman) Date: Thu Nov 20 20:50:50 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Bramhall's Site Message-ID: "weedweed" wrote: >Ok I will bet that the first one will be called "Riding with the >King" and this is EXCLUSIVE breaking news, it's 12 duets with BB >King. > >The second will not feature BB King but many covers, including one >from J.J. Cale and one from Stevie Wonder and the album will be >called "Reptile" That might be a reasonable prediction had not Doyle's new site been put online *only a couple of months ago.* www.doylebramhall2nd.com _________________________________________________________________ Set yourself up for fun at home! Get tips on home entertainment equipment, video game reviews, and more here. http://special.msn.com/home/homeent.armx From gary at girolimon.com Thu Nov 20 21:47:25 2003 From: gary at girolimon.com (Gary Girolimon) Date: Thu Nov 20 21:48:08 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Michael Kamen In-Reply-To: <20031121015053.4A7108C03D@six.pairlist.net> References: <20031121015053.4A7108C03D@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <0A184A91-1BCD-11D8-B53E-000A95EA3A92@girolimon.com> It should also be noted that Michael Kamen played keyboards on Roger Water's Pros and Cons of Hitchhiking tour back in the 80s with Clapton on guitar. Gary From Garret74 at aol.com Thu Nov 20 23:15:00 2003 From: Garret74 at aol.com (Garret74@aol.com) Date: Thu Nov 20 23:15:39 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Johnson's cigs... Message-ID: <182.2379b08d.2ceeeb44@aol.com> >>>>Fellow Slohander's, I was floored to read Professor Nick's admission that he didn't know what brand of cigarettes Robert Johnson smoked......Any self respecting blues scholar would know that he smoked Lucky Strike unfiltered's....And he lit them with a satin finished Zippo lighter that was manufactured on 12, Dec. 1933. I cannot verify, however, which brand of lighter fluid he used........... Greg W. Anal retentive blues historian<<<< Actually Greg, he used boxed wooden matches to lite his smokes....(diamond brand it's rumoured....) Garret From Gerry.Fahy at petrosea.com Fri Nov 21 03:51:53 2003 From: Gerry.Fahy at petrosea.com (Gerry.Fahy@petrosea.com) Date: Fri Nov 21 03:55:42 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] re DeltaNick on Robert Johnson Message-ID: Hi guys, In answer to DeltaNicks rendition of the "Robert Johnson story". Acording to his long time companion Johnny Shines and other old guys who knew him, he didn't play Gibson guitars on the recordings, or whilst playing live, reputedly his preference was for Kalamazoo and Stella guitars, the Gibsons were too expensive for most of the "bluesmen" of the time (Great depression etc etc). In an interview with Shines and Robert Johnsons sister, It was said that the guitars used in the "Photo booth" shot and the "studio portrait" were borrowed, as was the suit that he wore in the "studio shot" (borrowed from his Nephew, who was about to leave to join the Navy). Hope this adds to the previous "good stuff" from DeltaNick. Regards, Gerry Fahy From deltanick at comcast.net Fri Nov 21 05:52:10 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Fri Nov 21 05:51:35 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Gibson, Kalamazoo, Stella Message-ID: <002b01c3b01d$83dc5120$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> Stella was a cheap brand made by Harmony, another inexpensive brand. However, Kalamazoo was a Gibson brand guitar, just a cheaper version. Check this out: http://montana.gibson.com/guitars/L-Series/RobertJohnsondatasheet.pdf. DeltaNick From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Fri Nov 21 07:28:06 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Fri Nov 21 07:28:14 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] No Stiletto Shoes Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701BF9C6E@sunwex01.arivia.kom> http://www.procolharum.com/99/shoes_2002-christmas1.htm For those interested in the shoes Eric & No Stiletto Shoes wore at the gig of 20th December 2002. Kevin NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031121/02809d36/attachment.htm From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Fri Nov 21 07:33:49 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Fri Nov 21 07:34:06 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] No Stiletto Shoes Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701BF9C6F@sunwex01.arivia.kom> http://www.procolharum.com/99/shoes_2002-christmas-2b.htm >From shoes to faces. Don't you think Eric looks a lot like Dave Bronze? Kevin NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031121/1c192a09/attachment.htm From bsiever at wowway.com Fri Nov 21 07:09:23 2003 From: bsiever at wowway.com (bsiever@wowway.com) Date: Fri Nov 21 08:09:55 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Kamen Tree Message-ID: <3fbe0e83.31ef.1804289383@wowway.com> If there is enough interest in the Michael Kamen tree, I can volunteer to administer the tree. So.......is anyone interested? -Bryan From rdh at optimum-power.com Fri Nov 21 09:06:47 2003 From: rdh at optimum-power.com (Roy D. Houston) Date: Fri Nov 21 09:08:17 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] New tree!?! Message-ID: <0674D9B64FE1B04D912243724811E9375BFB93@mail.optimum-power.com> What about the old tree?? Did the Bluesbreaking tree whither on the vine or am I the only one who never received a copy of this. Can anyone help me out. Have *lots* to offer for trade.... -Roy From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Fri Nov 21 09:29:42 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Fri Nov 21 09:29:51 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Eric's keeping promise over Odyssey date Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701BF9C70@sunwex01.arivia.kom> Anyone know what this snippet from: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/story.jsp?story=452235 is all about (besides the gig set for 24 April 2004)? - Kevin. By Eddie McIlwaine emcilwaine@belfasttelegraph.co.uk 11 October 2003 Eric Clapton will be keeping a promise he made to promoter Jim Aiken 35 years ago when he plays the Odyssey in Belfast next spring. NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031121/9bb2d4be/attachment-0001.htm From llt58 at hotmail.com Fri Nov 21 11:16:14 2003 From: llt58 at hotmail.com (Loraine Taylor) Date: Fri Nov 21 11:16:46 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Kamen Tree Message-ID: I am!! Loraine ------- original message ------------ Bryan wrote: > >If there is enough interest in the Michael Kamen tree, I can >volunteer to administer the tree. So.......is anyone >interested? _________________________________________________________________ Set yourself up for fun at home! Get tips on home entertainment equipment, video game reviews, and more here. http://special.msn.com/home/homeent.armx From Jbroh1 at netscape.net Fri Nov 21 12:16:43 2003 From: Jbroh1 at netscape.net (John Broholm) Date: Fri Nov 21 12:17:17 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Robert Johnson's zippo Message-ID: <6021609D.7EFD0DFA.0004BB4E@netscape.net> >>>And he lit them with a satin finished Zippo lighter that was manufactured on 12, Dec. 1933. <<< There's historical doubt about that. Some sources indicate it had a plated (rather than solid) lid that came from a 1934 model. He also apparently used flints that were .005" longer than the factory parts, for extra spark. Researchers have not been able to determine whether those flints were single-wound or double-wound. JB __________________________________________________________________ McAfee VirusScan Online from the Netscape Network. Comprehensive protection for your entire computer. Get your free trial today! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/computing/mcafee/index.jsp?promo=393397 Get AOL Instant Messenger 5.1 free of charge. Download Now! http://aim.aol.com/aimnew/Aim/register.adp?promo=380455 From jbm90501 at yahoo.com Fri Nov 21 13:33:26 2003 From: jbm90501 at yahoo.com (James Fox) Date: Fri Nov 21 13:33:28 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Kamen / soundtracks Message-ID: <20031121183326.6788.qmail@web11605.mail.yahoo.com> It must have been 1986 when I was walking through a record store & that "Edge Of Darkness" EP almost jumped out of the bin into my hands. I had never heard of it before & was very surprised to find something related to Clapton in a "chain" type store that wasn't known for carrying rare or imported items. So I bought it on the spot & have never seen it in a store again, though I don't do much looking. This is the studio version which I think is more inspired as far as the phrases Eric plays. From my first listen to the title track I've been impressed with the blend of blues / jazz & the dynamics & tension expressed but thought it was difficult to determine how much of that feeling was from the song structure & how much was due to the performance & recording with all the fancy equipment. When Kevin Winn started the Clapton Tribute I thought it would be a good chance to try an acoustic version. With that recording I was able to sit back & observe that the song structure had a good amount of those qualities and as I suspected, the quality of the Clapton/Kamen performance was a combination of everything that can go into a good song/performance/recording. I know my recording is not nearly as inspiring as the original but if anybody is moved to listen to the acoustic version take the opportunity to enjoy the song itself. Notice how well it was written, I get the feeling Michael probably did the basic chord progression & Eric composed in real time as it was recorded. I've also thought that Eric became interested in soundtrack work after talking with Ry Cooder. The "Homeboy" soundtrack has parts that remind me of Ry's approach. So it was one of those chance encounters that brought me into contact with that EP many years ago. Probably one of very few available off-the-racks in the U.S., I think it was $6.00 , back then. This past Tuesday afternoon I got together with somebody to talk about a music project & I finally remembered to pass along the address to the site where he could hear that track. We talked about Michael Kamen & Eric & the next day I found out Michael had passed away. - James __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/ From cbird at ihug.com.au Sat Nov 22 00:29:11 2003 From: cbird at ihug.com.au (Carey Bird) Date: Sat Nov 22 00:29:18 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Offer: Mayall Documentary on SVCD Message-ID: <001c01c3b0b9$8fbc5a70$6896adcb@birdies> Third time lucky?: I didn't see the following appear in the digest and haven't received any responses, so suspect it didn't reach the list... Thanks to John Mills, I too have the BBC Mayall documentary to re-offer. This includes footage from the 70th birthday concert currently under discussion and has lots of EC :-) Conditions as follows: I'll accept two requests from burnerless (please put "burnerless" in the email subject line) I'll accept two requests from others who promise to re-offer to the digest EXACTLY what they get from me (when you receive it, you'll see what I mean...) Please respond off-list with full postal address details. If you hear from me, you're in, otherwise bad luck, but wait for it to be re-offered Again, Thanks to John for kicking this off. Carey Bird From apatron at uol.com.ar Sat Nov 22 19:30:41 2003 From: apatron at uol.com.ar (Alberto Patron) Date: Sat Nov 22 19:30:51 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Kamen Tree maybe the Guitar concerto also? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I find it great that there is a commitment to create a Kamen tree. I would find it very interesting if a bootleg (I heard there is one out there) of the Guitar concerto played by Clapton himself (not the released one with Hotei) could be included. Does anybody on the list have it? regards, Alberto From mowdamowda at hotmail.com Sat Nov 22 20:16:22 2003 From: mowdamowda at hotmail.com (Shanahan) Date: Sat Nov 22 20:18:32 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Robert Johnson, The real story Message-ID: John Broholm, DeltaNick and Greg W Unfortunately you guys have been a little naive when it comes to the history of Robert Johnson. You, like so many other Robert Johnson fans, have believed completely the story he fed to the journo for the cover notes to his second album "The Freewheelin' Bob Johnson". With a little more research you would note that to add to his mystique Robert had different stories for different people in his early days in Greenwich Village, all of them false. As for the cigarette, he was a vehement anti-smoker, and yes, it is a Lucky Strike in his mouth in the photo, but it is an unlit Lucky Strike. He had a sponsorship deal with Lucky Strike in order to pay for guitars and suits. It only takes a cursory listen to "Little Queen Of Spades" take # 2, 1.42 until 2.07, played backwards, to hear what he really thought about the tobacco industry. So the Zippo lighter is a moot point. Still, any discussion about Robert Johnson is better than none. Tone --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.518 / Virus Database: 316 - Release Date: 11/09/2003 From vdv64 at yahoo.com Sun Nov 23 12:08:57 2003 From: vdv64 at yahoo.com (=?iso-8859-1?q?PM?=) Date: Sun Nov 23 12:09:29 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Michael Kamen tree ? Message-ID: <20031123170857.70713.qmail@web60306.mail.yahoo.com> Hi CB, hi slowhanders, oh yes, I would love to partecipate to this tree if it will be set up. Just got my burner to work again and burned the rest of the Mayall-CDs I owe to four of you (Juan Manuel Fernandez de Sosa, Joan Kovacs, Kristoffer Stabrun, Daniel Kimbell). That means the cds are going out monday and it also means that I have "free capacities" to burn - and to get the Orchestral Night would be great, since I've got this one only mp3 sourced. The second mentioned concert I don't have at all. So please count on me if you need someone to burn and spread the music. Greetings Peter __________________________________________________________________ Gesendet von Yahoo! Mail - http://mail.yahoo.de Logos und Klingelt?ne f?rs Handy bei http://sms.yahoo.de From adobe15 at theriver.com Sun Nov 23 14:45:30 2003 From: adobe15 at theriver.com (Kit Hamitlon) Date: Sun Nov 23 14:47:29 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Oh, no! Is Paul dead AGAIN??? Message-ID: <002701c3b1fa$5c256200$6c9ffea9@UnknownUser> per : "It only takes a cursory listen to "Little Queen Of Spades" take # 2, 1.42 until 2.07, played backwards, to hear what he really thought about the tobacco industry. So the Zippo lighter is a moot point." Oh, CRAP!!! Yet ANOTHER damn CD I have to figure out how to play BACKWARDS!!!! People, WHEN will this curse END?? So far, I've only been able to acheive this trick with a few "faves": *on "Abbey Road", if you play "Octopus' Garden backwards, take #6, 2.41 until 3.36, you can distinctly hear Ringo saying: "Screw these guys. They never gave me more than 3 freaking songs and 10% of the gross for the past 10 freaking years." *on KISS LIVE, if you play "I wanna Rock and Roll" backwards, take #2314, 1.38 until 5.43, you can hear Gene Simmons croaking: "I just wanna take the public for every cent I can and get laid by women who used to throw things at me just to make me go away. So, in spite of the fact that I am a completely talentless, hideous troll with really BAD hair - buy a KISS doll and lunchbox, you asshole!" *on Don Johnson's great hit "Heartbreaker", take #1, 1.02 to 3.78, played backwards, you can clearly hear Don yell: "It was either this or a re-make of "Attack of the Brain Eaters" once "Miami Vice" was cancelled so what the hell do you people WANT from me????" Somebody please gimme a Prozac.... JB -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031123/4a2119a5/attachment.htm From texasbluboy at houston.rr.com Sun Nov 23 17:34:47 2003 From: texasbluboy at houston.rr.com (Daniel Kimball) Date: Sun Nov 23 17:35:30 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re:Robert (Bobby) Johnson's Smoking Habits. References: <20031123170004.A36D68C1EA@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <3FC13607.26AE1E89@houston.rr.com> All of you guys are wrong about Roberts smoking. He used the Lucky Strikes for photo ops, but, when he was out on his own, he rolled his own fags. Used Prince Albert's Fine Tobacco in a can, and E-Z Wider 1&1/2 papers for rolling. As far as lighting them, he didn't use a cigarette lighter or matches although he did carry a box of Strike Anywhere Matches in case of an emergency when he couldn't get a light anywhere. The reason he didn't use a lighter or let on that he had any matches is that was his opening line to hit on a woman when he got to a town. He would say, "Hey, there pretty mama, yo', got me a light for my P.A.'s?" To which she would reply, "Honey, I got sumptin', sumptin' to set a fire but, it sho' tain't no cigarette dat' it's gonna' light! Honey Child o' Mine!" Next thang ya' know he got a place to stay whilst he be in town, and dat's dat. Dat was de way dat it be back den. I know, cause in another life I used to be de man dat always kept Robert up to date on de train dat we be's gonna' ride to de next gig! So, I tell you no lies here, and that's the way that it really was. I had to swear to it, so don't y'all go and make no liar out of me. I had to go down to the crossroad at midnight to git dis cheer story, cause I don't remember too good any mo' lately/ Sincererly, Daniel"TexasBluBoy"Kimball 1886-1941 and 1954-???? I hope it be a long time dis time. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031123/22e1fce6/attachment.htm From Gerry.Fahy at petrosea.com Sun Nov 23 22:19:56 2003 From: Gerry.Fahy at petrosea.com (Gerry Fahy) Date: Sun Nov 23 22:22:48 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re : message from "shanahan" re "freewheelin' Bob" Message-ID: OK guys we all "now know that RJ smoked Lucky Strike", but what are you smokin' Shanahan, dont think its Lucky strike, mate ???? Regards, Gerry Fahy Lead Structural Engineer PT Petrosea Jakarta, Indonesia From smangano at solartestinglabs.com Mon Nov 24 11:26:40 2003 From: smangano at solartestinglabs.com (Sam Mangano) Date: Mon Nov 24 11:24:25 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] rolling stone advert/album poll Message-ID: <01d001c3b2a7$be0c5e30$1f01a8c0@solar3.Domain> just got my new magazine with the 500 greatest albums of all time. huge issue (a lot of advertising), which included tower records artist spotlight, and had a page for EC and a lot of his albums. as for the poll: 1. beatles-sgt pepper 2. beach boys-pet sounds 3. beatles-revolver 27. robert johnson-king of the delta blues singers 34. music from big pink 101. cream-fresh cream 112. cream-disraeli gears 115. layla 141. bb king-live at the regal 195. bluesbreakers w/EC 325. slowhand 353. raveup with the yardbirds (no EC) 409. 461 ocean blvd 424. robert johnson -king vol. 2 437. all things must pass 499. albert king-born under a bad sign have a good holiday! regards sam From apuraja8 at hotmail.com Mon Nov 24 13:14:43 2003 From: apuraja8 at hotmail.com (Apurva Parikh) Date: Mon Nov 24 13:15:18 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] rolling stone advert/album poll Message-ID: Sam, there was also yardbirds, Roger the Engineer (No EC) ranked, but it slips my mind as to what the ranking was.. NO point in really arguiing about the rankings, although to Rolling Stones credit they did seem to poll a wide variety of people in the business, anyone from Britney Spears to David Geffen, to the RS Editors themselves, many many other artists... I didn't expect anyone BUT the beatles, or Dylan to own the top 10, but it was nice to see London Calling rank in the top 10, same with Kind of Blue. _________________________________________________________________ Gift-shop online from the comfort of home at MSN Shopping! No crowds, free parking. http://shopping.msn.com From petergordon at lineone.net Mon Nov 24 16:12:10 2003 From: petergordon at lineone.net (Peter Gordon) Date: Mon Nov 24 16:15:41 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Swing Low Sweet Chariot References: Message-ID: <01e501c3b2cf$aed561a0$6401a8c0@STRATEXUKPGORDON> What's the possibility of Eric's record company releasing this song again to cash in on England's Rugby World Cup Victory and the fact that this song appears to have been the fan's anthem all through the competition. Cheers Peter Gordon Nuneaton, England From brooz461 at hotmail.com Mon Nov 24 18:53:06 2003 From: brooz461 at hotmail.com (Brooz Slowhand) Date: Mon Nov 24 18:53:39 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: rolling stone advert/album poll Message-ID: Hi Sam and everyone, Have not seen this RS, but if the Yardbirds album is "Having a Rave Up with the Yardbirds," the lp version had EC on one side and Beck on the other. The EC tunes were from "Five Live Yardbirds" which Epic did not release in the US at the time. The Beck tunes were singles and other studio recordings from the early part of his tenure. from allmusic.com: Used as an encore number during the Yardbirds' residency at London's Marquee Club (where this track was cut live for the Five Live Yardbirds album), "Here 'Tis" is driven by a furious " Bo Diddley" beat and rhythm. Aside from the locomotive-like drive, the song features a lengthy rave-up, which was an instrumental interlude that the band made popular. The high-pitched, scratchy strings by guitarist Eric Clapton sound like a precursor to what would be known as punk over ten years later. Clapton's interplay with bassist Paul Samwell-Smith is one of the great moments in the band's recorded history, showing just how exciting the band really was in a live setting. Now available on the Rhino anthology Ultimate Yardbirds. — Matthew Greenwald "Heart Full of Soul" was the Yardbirds' fourth single and their immediate follow-up to their first hit, "For Your Love," but it was much more than that — it was the song that introduced the group's real sound, or something close to it, to the mass public, and also helped mark the opening of a new, experimental era in British rock. The song came from the pen of Graham Gouldman, a composer/performer (later with 10CC) who had also written "For Your Love." That earlier song, although it had been a hit, didn't really represent the group's sound; indeed, it had played a key role in the exit of lead guitarist Eric Clapton, who couldn't abide "For Your Love"'s pop music attributes, especially the use of the reverb-laden harpsichord as the lead instrument. The group's recording of "Heart Full of Soul," by contrast, was very representative of the Yardbirds' music and was a production that all members of the group pursued with interest and enthusiasm. Indeed, where Eric Clapton had been dealt out of "For Your Love," his successor, Jeff Beck, played a vital role in the arrangement and recording of "Heart Full of Soul." It had been the idea of the group's manager, Giorgio Gomelsky, to use a sitar as the lead instrument on the song — this notion got as far as a rehearsal and an attempt at a recording at Advision Studios in March of 1965, but the Indian musician brought to the session couldn't play in time with the group. It was Jeff Beck who saved the song and the session with his fuzztone guitar licks, which mimicked the sound of a sitar. With rhythm guitarist Chris Dreja playing a metal-strung acoustic guitar, the effect was a startling breakthrough on a pop single for the period. The song expanded the range of guitar sounds that the public knew and understood, in much the same manner as the Rolling Stones' "Satisfaction," except that "Heart Full of Soul" was recorded first, two months earlier, and released before the Stones' recording was made. And where the latter song used the fuzztone guitar to imitate a Stax Records-style horn section, "Heart Full of Soul" reached outside of Western music altogether, imitating the sound of a Hindustani instrument. The song was not only a major hit (and, finally, one that matched the group's real sound) but an immensely influential record, inspiring hundreds of bands to try and imitate Beck's guitar and a significant number of those to look beyond Western music for their inspiration on songs. Along with the Beatles' "I Feel Fine" and the Stones' "Satisfaction," "Heart Full of Soul" heralded in a new phase of exoticism in popular music, letting the "genie" of musical experimentation out of its bottle and starting a process that would completely alter the shape of popular music, starting branches of psychedelic and progressive rock, in both of which the Yardbirds would participate fully. Strangely enough, after "I'm a Man," "Heart Full of Soul" remained in the group's repertory longer than almost any other song, right until the final tour with Jimmy Page on the eve of the group's transformation into Led Zeppelin. — Bruce Eder Have a great Thanksgiving, brooz -------------------------------------------------------------------- >From : "Sam Mangano" To : "'sd'" Subject : [Slowhand] rolling stone advert/album poll Date : Mon, 24 Nov 2003 11:26:40 -0500 just got my new magazine with the 500 greatest albums of all time. huge issue (a lot of advertising), which included tower records artist spotlight, and had a page for EC and a lot of his albums. as for the poll: 1. beatles-sgt pepper 2. beach boys-pet sounds 3. beatles-revolver 27. robert johnson-king of the delta blues singers 34. music from big pink 101. cream-fresh cream 112. cream-disraeli gears 115. layla 141. bb king-live at the regal 195. bluesbreakers w/EC 325. slowhand 353. raveup with the yardbirds (no EC) 409. 461 ocean blvd 424. robert johnson -king vol. 2 437. all things must pass 499. albert king-born under a bad sign have a good holiday! regards sam _________________________________________________________________ Share holiday photos without swamping your Inbox. Get MSN Extra Storage now! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es From twarner34 at comcast.net Mon Nov 24 21:26:54 2003 From: twarner34 at comcast.net (Tracy Warner) Date: Mon Nov 24 21:25:06 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Concert for George Message-ID: <001e01c3b2fb$97caeda0$63ec3544@newhvn01.in.comcast.net> A few ?s and observations: So who is the guitar player doing most of the slide solos and other George leads in Concert for George? Marc Mann from the credits? And is the guy with the blonde, frizzed hair who plays accoustic throughout Albert Lee? If so, I'm surprised someone of his talent didn't get any leads. I see from the credits that Eric's early '80s British band is all there -- Brooker, Spinetti, Stainton, Lee, Markee. Did they have a special connection to George? Figured Tessa and Katie were the backup singers because they sang the same parts on the Japanese tour. Great version of While My Guitar Gently Weeps. Was the bass player with the long gray hair Voorman or Markee? Dhani looks so much like George....but he looks even more like Stig from the Rutles. From Ziggo820 at aol.com Tue Nov 25 12:24:16 2003 From: Ziggo820 at aol.com (Ziggo820@aol.com) Date: Tue Nov 25 12:24:57 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Bluesbreaking Message-ID: <11f.2810e15a.2cf4ea40@aol.com> I am looking for a copy of Bluesbreaking which was recently treeded back in the summer.If you have one and want to trade e-mail me at ziggo820@aol.com.Thanks,Mike -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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My problem is another trader has asked for this show in trade. Could someone who has this show help me out and set up a quick trade so I can then pass it on. Set list for the show is as follows: Key to the highway (Acoustic, EC solo) Reptile (Instrumental) Got you on my mind (Acoustic) Tears in heaven (Acoustic) Bell bottom blues (Acoustic) Change the world (Acoustic) My father's eyes River of tears Goin' down slow She's gone I want a little girl Badge Hoochie coochie man Stormy Monday Cocaine Wonderful tonight Layla Sunshine of your love (Encore) Somewhere over the rainbow (Encore) Thanks in advance. Ed __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree From slowhandnj at comcast.net Wed Nov 26 00:50:36 2003 From: slowhandnj at comcast.net (ToeKneeF) Date: Wed Nov 26 00:51:16 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] RE: Concert For George Message-ID: <3FC43F2C.2080305@comcast.net> Tracy, Marc had production/performing credit on George's last CD, Brainwashed. He has also contributed to Jeff Lynne's ELO reprise, ZOOM. Interestingly enough, he is more noted for his arranging and keyboard skills. I must say that he blew me away with his guitar playing, it was fantastic. Yes, the gray haired gent was Albert Lee and if I recall correctly, he had 2 standout solos during the show, Honey Don't and 1 other........T -- "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. " Benjamin Franklin From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Wed Nov 26 01:16:11 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Wed Nov 26 01:16:21 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Swing Low Sweet Chariot Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701FD6BBA@sunwex01.arivia.kom> EC was with RSO/Polydor or Polygram at the time, not his current company, so no chance, unless he rerecords it, which is unlikely. He did *not* perform it on Monday night as a nod to the England victory. Kevin -----Original Message----- From: Peter Gordon [mailto:petergordon@lineone.net] Sent: 24 November 2003 23:12 To: ECGoss@yahoogroups.com; slowhand@planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] Swing Low Sweet Chariot What's the possibility of Eric's record company releasing this song again to cash in on England's Rugby World Cup Victory and the fact that this song appears to have been the fan's anthem all through the competition. Cheers Peter Gordon Nuneaton, England From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Wed Nov 26 01:37:40 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Wed Nov 26 01:37:45 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Concert for George Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701FD6BBB@sunwex01.arivia.kom> Hi Tracy I haven't seen the video yet, but from reports and pictures, here's my take: Marc Mann is the guy wearing the driver cap. It was reported that he handled all George's slide pieces. At some or other point in the show Albert Lee plays a bright blue Stratocaster. Although Albert Lee has a reputation for being a musician's musician, this was probably simply a paid session for him. Was Dave Markee actually named? My take on him is that he is very out of favour in the EC camp after continuously trying to "convert" Eric to Christianity in the early 80's. He's never been back since he and the rest of the band were fired around the time of Money and Cigarettes, while all the rest have in one form or another. He is also the source of much of the negative commentary against Eric in the book, "The Edge of Darkness", or at least it's heavily alluded to by the author. Dave Bronze was at the concert. Check out the Ringo numbers. At times he looks like Eric's brother - if you went to links I posted to the Digest last week, you will see why I say so. The 80's band relationship with George? Who knows, perhaps drinking buddies at some or other stage. Kevin -----Original Message----- From: Tracy Warner [mailto:twarner34@comcast.net] Sent: 25 November 2003 04:27 To: Slowhand Digest Subject: [Slowhand] Concert for George A few ?s and observations: So who is the guitar player doing most of the slide solos and other George leads in Concert for George? Marc Mann from the credits? And is the guy with the blonde, frizzed hair who plays accoustic throughout Albert Lee? If so, I'm surprised someone of his talent didn't get any leads. I see from the credits that Eric's early '80s British band is all there -- Brooker, Spinetti, Stainton, Lee, Markee. Did they have a special connection to George? Figured Tessa and Katie were the backup singers because they sang the same parts on the Japanese tour. Great version of While My Guitar Gently Weeps. Was the bass player with the long gray hair Voorman or Markee? Dhani looks so much like George....but he looks even more like Stig from the Rutles. From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Wed Nov 26 02:15:22 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Wed Nov 26 02:19:35 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Dave Bronze Interview & Robin Trower Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701FD6BBC@sunwex01.arivia.kom> http://members.shaw.ca/stevesplace/DaveBronzepage.htm Check out this link to an interview with Dave Bronze by Steve Shail. Nothing new on the EC side, just some insight from another humble Clapton musician, here and there. I can't place a date on the interview, but it's probably from the late 90's. Also has info on Bronze's relationship with Robin Trower. Also this report from the same sight from 18 December 2002: "Dave has been keeping busy this last while. The rehearsals for the Harrison tribute took three weeks and then he went to Italy with Eric Clapton to do a show for Ferrari. Dave will be joining Davey Pattison and Robin (Trower) early in January to finish up the songs for Robin's next release. Dave is co-producing this." Off the subject of Dave Bronze, and onto Robin Trower: You know that famous quotation from Eric (Clapton) regarding Stevie Ray Vaughan, which goes something like: "I was travelling in my car, listening to the radio and heard this guitar. And I said to myself, 'I haven't heard this piece by Jimi Hendrix.' Then I found out it was this dude Stevie Ray Vaughan - amazing man". Well, EC was once quoted as saying something along the same lines about Robin Trower, shortly after he first appeared as the new main axe wielder. These days Robin Trower falls into the same league as Gary Moore in Clapton interviews - he's existence is ignored. Kevin NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031126/32983759/attachment.htm From apatron at uol.com.ar Wed Nov 26 07:15:11 2003 From: apatron at uol.com.ar (Alberto Patron) Date: Wed Nov 26 07:15:21 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Looking for Federico In-Reply-To: <20031123170857.70713.qmail@web60306.mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I am sorry for sending this to the whole list but I am looking for Federico Gonzales, from Uruguay, with whom I have an ongoing trade and I am not being able to get to him for a while. If you Federico read this or someone has his new email please contact me. Thanks a lot, Alberto From wildquat at yahoo.com Wed Nov 26 11:11:38 2003 From: wildquat at yahoo.com (Wildquat) Date: Wed Nov 26 12:15:35 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] 1st Show this tour Message-ID: <20031126161138.27888.qmail@web60701.mail.yahoo.com> Any word on recordings of the first Japan show from earlier this month (The show with 26 songs)? I'm fanatically awaiting its appearance!!! Dustin __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree From snogod at claptonweb.com Wed Nov 26 15:20:59 2003 From: snogod at claptonweb.com (Snogod) Date: Wed Nov 26 15:21:35 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Ringo at Concert For George Message-ID: <002801c3b45a$d7faa590$9de424d5@SNOGOD> Do you notice at the end of "Honey Don't" that someone threw some things at Ringo Starr. First I was thinking it was some water but Ringo bends down and throws it back at the audience. Snogod ________________________ E.C. Mainline Florida http://www.claptonweb.com From scottw at frazmtn.com Wed Nov 26 15:51:43 2003 From: scottw at frazmtn.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Wed Nov 26 15:51:58 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Reptile show Message-ID: <01ae01c3b45f$1b402fb0$f107c841@youro0kwkw9jwc> Set list for the show is as follows: Key to the highway (Acoustic, EC solo) Reptile (Instrumental) Got you on my mind (Acoustic) Tears in heaven (Acoustic) Bell bottom blues (Acoustic) Change the world (Acoustic) My father's eyes River of tears Goin' down slow She's gone I want a little girl Badge Hoochie coochie man Stormy Monday Cocaine Wonderful tonight Layla Sunshine of your love (Encore) Somewhere over the rainbow (Encore) The problem is that EC doesn't change his set lists very much. That could be one of any number of US shows. Scott From crocketo at tele2adsl.dk Thu Nov 27 04:40:49 2003 From: crocketo at tele2adsl.dk (Kristian Frellsen) Date: Thu Nov 27 04:40:41 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton in Scandinavia 2004 Message-ID: <001601c3b4ca$8b264380$fdcb8e81@putte> Hi all, A few months ago, someone wrote that he had heard from a, so-called, "Reliable" source that EC would be playing any concerts in Scandinavia in 2004. Well, whoever wrote that submission is a FOOL! Whoever your "reliable" source is, don't send in any more rumors. Especially when your source isn't that damn reliable after all! It is now confirmed that EC will give his ONLY concert in Scandinavia, in Copenhagen, Denmark the 17th of April. The sales starts Monday Dec. 1. at 10am (local time, GMT+1) I will be there, of course. /Kristian Frellsen, Denmark From smevans at tds.net Thu Nov 27 12:11:43 2003 From: smevans at tds.net (Steve) Date: Thu Nov 27 12:12:39 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 58 References: <20031127170004.464D28C1D5@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <00af01c3b509$88552380$0200a8c0@Notebook> Do you notice at the end of "Honey Don't" that someone threw some things at Ringo Starr. First I was thinking it was some water but Ringo bends down and throws it back at the audience. Snogod Jelly Babies. They were throwing them just like they used to throw them at the Beatles during their live shows. Steve/Madison, WI From brooz461 at hotmail.com Thu Nov 27 13:05:24 2003 From: brooz461 at hotmail.com (Brooz Slowhand) Date: Thu Nov 27 13:05:56 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] "as EC" Message-ID: Will history be rewritten with EC singing "For Your Love"? from rockontv.com Show: American Dreams Episode: "The Long Goodbye" Network: (NBC) National Broadcasting Company Date: Sunday - November 30, 2003 Time: 08:00 pm - 09:00 pm ET Featured Artists Eric Clapton, Richie Sambora, The Yardbirds About: "The Long Goodbye" As JJ (Will Estes) says his last goodbyes to his family and friends, he and Meg (Brittany Snow) continue to fight about her dating Drew (guest star Sam Page). Meanwhile, Beth (Rachel Boston) is having issues with her own mother and turns to Helen (Gail O'Grady) for support. Even though Roxanne (Vanessa Lengies) likes being on the road with the band, she realizes something that makes her decide to go home and Henry (Jonathan Adams) and Sam (Arlen Escarpeta) continue to have a strained father-son relationship. Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi) guest stars as Eric Clapton in The Yardbirds singing "For Your Love." _________________________________________________________________ Is there a gadget-lover on your gift list? MSN Shopping has lined up some good bets! http://shopping.msn.com From aks112778 at hotmail.com Thu Nov 27 13:31:53 2003 From: aks112778 at hotmail.com (allan simpson) Date: Thu Nov 27 13:32:25 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton in Japan Message-ID: Has anybody stumbled across any boots from this year's Japan shows? I'd love to get my hands on one. I have plenty to trade. Thanks! AKS >From: slowhand-request@planet-torque.com >Reply-To: slowhand@planet-torque.com >To: slowhand@planet-torque.com >Subject: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 58 >Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2003 12:00:03 -0500 (EST) > >Send Slowhand mailing list submissions to > slowhand@planet-torque.com > >To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand >or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > slowhand-request@planet-torque.com > >You can reach the person managing the list at > slowhand-owner@planet-torque.com > >When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >than "Re: Contents of Slowhand digest..." >Today's Topics: > > 1. 1st Show this tour (Wildquat) > 2. Ringo at Concert For George (Snogod) > 3. Reptile show (Scott Wallenberg) > 4. Clapton in Scandinavia 2004 (Kristian Frellsen) ><< message5.txt >> ><< message7.txt >> ><< message9.txt >> ><< message11.txt >> >_______________________________________________ >Slowhand mailing list >Slowhand@planet-torque.com >http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand _________________________________________________________________ >From the hottest toys to tips on keeping fit this winter, you’ll find a range of helpful holiday info here. http://special.msn.com/network/happyholidays.armx From bsiever at wowway.com Thu Nov 27 19:06:51 2003 From: bsiever at wowway.com (Bryan Siever) Date: Thu Nov 27 19:06:14 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Kamen Tree Votes Message-ID: Greetings Fellow slowhanders, All who are interested in the Kamen tree: I have put up a web page with a simple voting mechanism so you can vote for which show we could do. There are two shows, a concerto which has EC on one song or a RAH show which EC performed with Kamen. The show with the most votes will be chosen (provided there is enough interest), simply visit the web page: www.wowway.com/~bsiever/kamenvote.html and click the button for which show you want, the web page will bring up your email window with the subject and vote already filled out so simply send it off for your vote. Voting Ends DECEMBER 4th. Feel free to email me with any questions you have. From stallknecht at t-online.de Fri Nov 28 02:00:34 2003 From: stallknecht at t-online.de (Christian Stallknecht) Date: Fri Nov 28 01:59:14 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] RE: Ringo at Concert for George Message-ID: <001301c3b57d$5207acc0$ac7ba8c0@WURM> Hi. I think it was jelly. After photograph he looked at the ground an said after that "thank you for the jelly baby". Christian From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Fri Nov 28 04:02:05 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Fri Nov 28 04:02:16 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton in Scandinavia 2004 Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701FD6BC3@sunwex01.arivia.kom> Don't take your bad hair day out on the Digest. According to your e-mail someone stated that "EC would be playing" and it seems he is on 17th April. So what's your gripe? Secondly, whoever the "fool" is supposed to be - take heart, you're in good company with a classic Clapton guitar. Yeah!!!! Kevin -----Original Message----- From: Kristian Frellsen [mailto:crocketo@tele2adsl.dk] Sent: 27 November 2003 11:41 To: Slowhand@Planet-Torque. Com Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton in Scandinavia 2004 Hi all, A few months ago, someone wrote that he had heard from a, so-called, "Reliable" source that EC would be playing any concerts in Scandinavia in 2004. Well, whoever wrote that submission is a FOOL! Whoever your "reliable" source is, don't send in any more rumors. Especially when your source isn't that damn reliable after all! It is now confirmed that EC will give his ONLY concert in Scandinavia, in Copenhagen, Denmark the 17th of April. The sales starts Monday Dec. 1. at 10am (local time, GMT+1) I will be there, of course. /Kristian Frellsen, Denmark From stabrun at hotmail.com Fri Nov 28 04:18:35 2003 From: stabrun at hotmail.com (Andreas St. Smith) Date: Fri Nov 28 04:19:07 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Clapton in Scandinavia (and some thoughts on CFG) Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031128/6d572427/attachment.htm From andreas.schellenberg at siemens.com Fri Nov 28 06:50:40 2003 From: andreas.schellenberg at siemens.com (Schellenberg Andreas) Date: Fri Nov 28 06:51:14 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Eric in Switzerland Message-ID: Hello slowhanders, very good news for all who couldn't get any tickets for the german shows. Eric is coming to Switzerland. Date: 28.03.04 / Z?rich Tickets are available since this morning: http://www.ticketcorner.ch/index.php?pn=event&id=8050%2F283 Can't wait to see him. 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From r_laude at gmx.de Fri Nov 28 16:57:59 2003 From: r_laude at gmx.de (Robert Laude) Date: Fri Nov 28 16:58:45 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Hyde Park-Cover Message-ID: <336268847.20031128225759@gmx.de> Hi folks, I know there exists a cd-cover for a boot of Clapton's '96 Hyde Park-show that is designed like the vhs/dvd official version. I know it, cause I saw it somewhere on the net. But I just can't find it anymore. And it drives me crazy... I'm sure some of you know what I'm talking about and have that cover. Please, would someone be so kind to send me that cover by e-mail! I am really keen on that one. Thanks Robert From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Sat Nov 29 08:00:33 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Sat Nov 29 08:00:44 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] "as EC" Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701BF9CB1@sunwex01.arivia.kom> So, who plays Philip Marlowe? -----Original Message----- From: Brooz Slowhand [mailto:brooz461@hotmail.com] Sent: 27 November 2003 20:05 To: slowhand@planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] "as EC" Will history be rewritten with EC singing "For Your Love"? from rockontv.com Show: American Dreams Episode: "The Long Goodbye" Network: (NBC) National Broadcasting Company Date: Sunday - November 30, 2003 Time: 08:00 pm - 09:00 pm ET Featured Artists Eric Clapton, Richie Sambora, The Yardbirds About: "The Long Goodbye" As JJ (Will Estes) says his last goodbyes to his family and friends, he and Meg (Brittany Snow) continue to fight about her dating Drew (guest star Sam Page). Meanwhile, Beth (Rachel Boston) is having issues with her own mother and turns to Helen (Gail O'Grady) for support. Even though Roxanne (Vanessa Lengies) likes being on the road with the band, she realizes something that makes her decide to go home and Henry (Jonathan Adams) and Sam (Arlen Escarpeta) continue to have a strained father-son relationship. Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi) guest stars as Eric Clapton in The Yardbirds singing "For Your Love." _________________________________________________________________ Is there a gadget-lover on your gift list? MSN Shopping has lined up some good bets! http://shopping.msn.com NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. From Ken_Norris at umit.maine.edu Sat Nov 29 11:26:01 2003 From: Ken_Norris at umit.maine.edu (Ken Norris) Date: Sat Nov 29 11:26:07 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] The Nothing But The Blues Mystery Message-ID: I am still trying to figure out what happened to the Nothing But The Blues video. Clearly the initial strategy back then was to put out a video rather than a live album. Scorsese shot it, it aired once, and then promptly disappeared. Why? Some people have said Clapton didn{t like Andy Newmark{s drumming. Another thing I heard was that, because they were using archival footage of a lot of artists, some people or their estates were asking for too much money. This actually sounds more plausible to me. Are there any other theories out there? The video was originally given a release date and a catalogue number, right? Were there any review copies sent out? Can we hear from anyone who knows anything about what happened with this, and why it was never released? Best, Ken From deltanick at comcast.net Sat Nov 29 12:38:03 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Sat Nov 29 12:37:17 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] NBTB Message-ID: <001701c3b69f$8aef4de0$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> >> I am still trying to figure out what happened to the Nothing But The Blues video. << Ken, We've discussed this ad nauseum. Anything else is speculation. Bottom Line: The live "Nothing But The Blues" was never released officially, but it seems a few review copies got out, and I think the bootlegs (both video and CD) stem either from these, or from recordings of the PBS TV show. Maybe it'll come out in the future, but I wouldn't hold my breath, maybe long after Clapton's retired. But, sadly, I also think that EC wants to release just lazy versions of "Wonderful Tonight" and "Lay Down Sally." Anything on which he plays more than barely adequate guitar is pretty much not to his liking nowadays. He does NOT want to be noticed as a guitar player any more. He just doesn't do the things he used to do, such as apply vibrato to a bent note. He'll apply vibrato, and he'll bend notes, but almost never does them together any more. He used to do this all the time in his younger days, one of the sweeter things that he used to do. And if he plays some great guitar, it seems that he wants to make sure that it will not appear on any official recording. Some would call this modesty, others have more choice words. DeltaNick From hugo.beer at ntlworld.com Sat Nov 29 14:10:15 2003 From: hugo.beer at ntlworld.com (Hugo Beer) Date: Sat Nov 29 14:11:06 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] WE Party Message-ID: <004801c3b6ac$6be27820$bd110350@BEER> The nice people of WHERE'S ERIC magazine will organize an After-Show-Party at the Hard Rock Cafe in London on Friday, May 7th 2004, from about 11.00pm to 3.00AM. Tickets can be bought from WE and details are printed in this week's WE Issue 35. Hope that many of you will be there. Hugo -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031129/72854d2f/attachment.htm From slowhandnj at comcast.net Sat Nov 29 14:53:43 2003 From: slowhandnj at comcast.net (ToeKneeF) Date: Sat Nov 29 14:54:26 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: The Nothing But The Blues Mystery Message-ID: <3FC8F947.1070508@comcast.net> Ken, You hit it squarely on the head with your second supposition. Problems arose with the attainment of rights for certain material used in the film and the project was dropped. My guess is that it would have been to much bother to obtain the rights, given the relatively small return associated with "Blues" releases. -- "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. " Benjamin Franklin From bjsleeman at hotmail.com Sat Nov 29 15:13:27 2003 From: bjsleeman at hotmail.com (Brian Sleeman) Date: Sat Nov 29 15:13:59 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Nothing But the Blues Mystery Message-ID: Ken wrote: >The video was originally given a release date and a catalogue number, >right? Were there any review copies sent out? > >Can we hear from anyone who knows anything about what happened with this, >and why it was never released? I've heard all the same rumors, but I know that review/promo copies *were* sent out. In fact at one time you could even order it through PBS, and they still had it listed as out of print in their catalog a few years ago when I checked it out again. The cool thing about the promo copy is that it included that great electric performance/jam of "Driftin," which appears on the "Blues Concert" Kiss the Stone bootleg which has since been liberated. _________________________________________________________________ Set yourself up for fun at home! Get tips on home entertainment equipment, video game reviews, and more here. http://special.msn.com/home/homeent.armx From mark at inna.net Sat Nov 29 15:16:49 2003 From: mark at inna.net (Mark Deavult) Date: Sat Nov 29 15:16:46 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] The Nothing But The Blues Mystery References: Message-ID: <004001c3b6b5$b95c0fe0$0100a8c0@littleboy> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Norris" To: Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2003 11:26 AM Subject: [Slowhand] The Nothing But The Blues Mystery > The video was originally given a release date and a catalogue number, right? Were there any review copies sent out? It was given both. I was in the video rental business at the time and had already preordered it. To my knowledge no copies were ever shipped to distributors. Warner Brothers did send out promotional copies. They looked like this: http://www.geetarz.org/reviews/clapton/nbtb-promo-vhs.jpg The promotional copies begin with a test pattern and the sound is in mono. However, they are complete, containing the performance of "Driftin'" that was not shown on the PBS broadcast. When PBS broadcast the program they did offer copies as a promotional item for people willing to donate a certain sum. I have never seen one of the PBS in person. > > Can we hear from anyone who knows anything about what happened with this, and why it was never released? EC himself dodged the question, IIRC it was a SD member who collared him about it on Larry King Live (12 February 1998) and he did the lawyer thing where someone talks for a few minutes but won't actually answer the question! Your guess is as good as anyone's. Cheers, Mark Deavult From Cobhome at aol.com Sat Nov 29 23:03:47 2003 From: Cobhome at aol.com (Cobhome@aol.com) Date: Sat Nov 29 23:03:57 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] NBTB Message-ID: <4e.24f42b0e.2cfac623@aol.com> Warner released a promotional copy of the PBS show - gave it to radio stations, reviewers etc. it is circulating - has cover art etc - I also am perplexed as to why it was never released - it is one of his best videos Cecelia -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031129/910869e8/attachment.htm From lukelinus at yahoo.com Sun Nov 30 07:59:51 2003 From: lukelinus at yahoo.com (LukeLinus) Date: Sun Nov 30 07:59:53 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] John Mayall on TV Message-ID: <20031130125951.56198.qmail@web21110.mail.yahoo.com> BR-alpha in Germany tonight sunday 11-30 11.05 pm with possible EC contributions. best regards Peter / Germany last show: Peter Gabriel next show: tba ===== http://www.lukelinus.com __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/ From brooz461 at hotmail.com Sun Nov 30 09:48:57 2003 From: brooz461 at hotmail.com (Brooz Slowhand) Date: Sun Nov 30 09:49:30 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Marlowe Message-ID: Mystery to me. Heard that Justin Timberlake may have a small part. -----Original Message----- >From : "Kevin Wilson" To : "Brooz Slowhand" CC : "Slowhand Digest (E-mail)" Subject : RE: [Slowhand] "as EC" Date : Sat, 29 Nov 2003 15:00:33 +0200 So, who plays Philip Marlowe? -----Original Message----- From: Brooz Slowhand [mailto:brooz461@hotmail.com] Sent: 27 November 2003 20:05 To: slowhand@planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] "as EC" Will history be rewritten with EC singing "For Your Love"? from rockontv.com Show: American Dreams Episode: "The Long Goodbye" Network: (NBC) National Broadcasting Company Date: Sunday - November 30, 2003 Time: 08:00 pm - 09:00 pm ET Featured Artists Eric Clapton, Richie Sambora, The Yardbirds About: "The Long Goodbye" As JJ (Will Estes) says his last goodbyes to his family and friends, he and Meg (Brittany Snow) continue to fight about her dating Drew (guest star Sam Page). Meanwhile, Beth (Rachel Boston) is having issues with her own mother and turns to Helen (Gail O'Grady) for support. Even though Roxanne (Vanessa Lengies) likes being on the road with the band, she realizes something that makes her decide to go home and Henry (Jonathan Adams) and Sam (Arlen Escarpeta) continue to have a strained father-son relationship. Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi) guest stars as Eric Clapton in The Yardbirds singing "For Your Love." _________________________________________________________________ Set yourself up for fun at home! Get tips on home entertainment equipment, video game reviews, and more here. http://special.msn.com/home/homeent.armx From deltanick at comcast.net Sun Nov 30 11:26:14 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Sun Nov 30 11:25:27 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Concert For George Message-ID: <005901c3b75e$acd73660$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> Does anyone still have any of the .mp3 files from "Concert For George"? Or better yet, does anyone have the download site? I'd like to compare the official "Concert For George" with what it sounded like originally. I lost those .mp3 files when my hard drive died in August. However, my memory tells me that the official release was SIGNIFICANTLY enhanced, with mucho post-production work being done (including lots of overdubs). In fact, the official "Concert For George" release sounds like an entirely NEW recording. DeltaNick From apuraja8 at hotmail.com Sun Nov 30 12:36:13 2003 From: apuraja8 at hotmail.com (Apurva Parikh) Date: Sun Nov 30 12:36:45 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: mayall 70th-underwhelmed Message-ID: Hello Sd'ers, hope all of you had a good thanksgiving, stuffed yourself silly and found time to listen to Eric Clapton.. I finally got my copy of the mayall 70th birthday release. My initial thoughts, after listening to all of the 2cd set once.. -I was very impressed by John himself, while I was never a huge FAN of his voice, with age he sounds very good. His new band which i hadn't previously heard on record is fantastic, esp. Buddy Whittington (sp?). He plays fast little licks, very much like early buddy guy/otis rush. -Mick taylor's playing is fine, very good in fact, those of you who know himthrough only the Stones work, should check his solo cd's out.. - I was VERY underwhelmed by the Clapton portion of the show.. for the following reasons: Don't like the "new arrangements" on Have You Heard and ALl your love, it sounds like a bunch of 50-60 year olds, meandering through those old chestnuts. Yes I know they are a bit older/wiser, but the songs seem to drag. Too many keyboard, other solos get in the way to me... Eric's guitar tone.. yuck. Thin and boring.. I dont know why it is, but on his solo tours it sounds a bit more chunky and substantial, but maybe it's the recording but it sounds woefully thin. While it's great to hear Eric playing hideaway, this version sounds more like the Freddie King version than the Beano version, in terms of guitar tone.. I wonder what the 20 year old Eric Clapton would think if he heard the 60 year old Clapton's version. hehe.. So I give this one a partial thumbs up, A for Effort, B, C+ for execution. _________________________________________________________________ Is there a gadget-lover on your gift list? MSN Shopping has lined up some good bets! http://shopping.msn.com From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Sun Nov 30 13:42:38 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Sun Nov 30 13:42:46 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Marlowe Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701FD6BC4@sunwex01.arivia.kom> Naah, he plays "Little Sister", small part and all. End of off the subject of EC. Kevin -----Original Message----- From: Brooz Slowhand [mailto:brooz461@hotmail.com] Sent: 30 November 2003 16:49 To: slowhand@planet-torque.com Cc: Kevin Wilson Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Marlowe Mystery to me. Heard that Justin Timberlake may have a small part. -----Original Message----- >From : "Kevin Wilson" To : "Brooz Slowhand" CC : "Slowhand Digest (E-mail)" Subject : RE: [Slowhand] "as EC" Date : Sat, 29 Nov 2003 15:00:33 +0200 So, who plays Philip Marlowe? -----Original Message----- From: Brooz Slowhand [mailto:brooz461@hotmail.com] Sent: 27 November 2003 20:05 To: slowhand@planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] "as EC" Will history be rewritten with EC singing "For Your Love"? from rockontv.com Show: American Dreams Episode: "The Long Goodbye" Network: (NBC) National Broadcasting Company Date: Sunday - November 30, 2003 Time: 08:00 pm - 09:00 pm ET Featured Artists Eric Clapton, Richie Sambora, The Yardbirds About: "The Long Goodbye" As JJ (Will Estes) says his last goodbyes to his family and friends, he and Meg (Brittany Snow) continue to fight about her dating Drew (guest star Sam Page). Meanwhile, Beth (Rachel Boston) is having issues with her own mother and turns to Helen (Gail O'Grady) for support. Even though Roxanne (Vanessa Lengies) likes being on the road with the band, she realizes something that makes her decide to go home and Henry (Jonathan Adams) and Sam (Arlen Escarpeta) continue to have a strained father-son relationship. Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi) guest stars as Eric Clapton in The Yardbirds singing "For Your Love." _________________________________________________________________ Set yourself up for fun at home! Get tips on home entertainment equipment, video game reviews, and more here. http://special.msn.com/home/homeent.armx NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. From mark at inna.net Sun Nov 30 14:01:25 2003 From: mark at inna.net (Mark Deavult) Date: Sun Nov 30 14:01:18 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Concert For George References: <005901c3b75e$acd73660$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> Message-ID: <009f01c3b774$5b06fda0$0100a8c0@littleboy> ----- Original Message ----- From: "DeltaNick" To: "Slowhand Digest" Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2003 11:26 AM Subject: [Slowhand] Concert For George > However, my memory tells me that the official release was SIGNIFICANTLY > enhanced, with mucho post-production work being done (including lots of > overdubs). In fact, the official "Concert For George" release sounds like an > entirely NEW recording. Well we at least know of one prominent edit - EC's introduction of "George's wife Dhani". Cheers, Mark From mangs8 at att.net Sun Nov 30 20:45:31 2003 From: mangs8 at att.net (mangs8@att.net) Date: Sun Nov 30 20:46:02 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] nbtb release Message-ID: <120120030145.19776.7842@att.net> well, it must have mistakenly got released to a mall video store in pgh. i saw it on the shelf in college, but was too poor to purchase it when i saw it. a subsequent return to buy it a couple months later proved fruitless..... regards sam From roante04 at yahoo.co.uk Mon Dec 1 07:49:32 2003 From: roante04 at yahoo.co.uk (=?iso-8859-1?q?a=20linden?=) Date: Mon Dec 1 07:50:05 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] NBTB Message-ID: <20031201124932.53548.qmail@web25009.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> Hi all, I think DeltaNick isn't right, when he said: "But, sadly, I also think that EC wants to release just lazy versions of "Wonderful Tonight" and "Lay Down Sally." Anything on which he plays more than barely adequate guitar is pretty much not to his liking nowadays. He does NOT want to be noticed as a guitar player any more." I think, that Clapton has released lots of beautiful guitar playing if we look back some years: >From the Cradle, Live in Hyde Park, Concert for Crossroads Center, Riding with the King, Reptile, One More Car-One More Rider..all these albums and videos include lots of great guitarwork and beautiful music. And I don't remember hearing Lay Down Sally on any of these recordings. I hope DeltaNick will give a good listening to these albums, although John Mayalla isn't featured here ;*). __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/ From daveb at kgatech.com Mon Dec 1 10:31:26 2003 From: daveb at kgatech.com (daveb) Date: Mon Dec 1 10:34:16 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: The Nothing But The Blues Mystery Message-ID: because they were using archival footage of a lot of artists, some people or their estates were asking for too much money. This actually sounds more plausible to me. Are there any other theories out there? Ken, Thought I'd respond just because I happen pull out my VHS tape of this program this past weekend. I was getting ready to go jam with some friends and needed a good primer to get the juices flowing. I taped it when it was originally aired and I was thinking, as I was watching it, that I wished I had it on DVD. It is a fantastic program with great performances interwoven with Eric's viewpoints and narration. It's basically Eric performing and talking about the music he loves and is his greatest influence with old footage of those influences. It is a shame that it is not readily available because I think it is the perfect portrait of the man and where his heart is at. Besides, He is absolutely scorching hot on some of the footage here. Five Long Years is just pure Clapton on fire completely opened up and pouring out some of the best white hot blues soloing you've ever heard. I would venture to guess that you are correct about the other estates involved. Don't know whether it was a money issue, although that is usually the case. Hopefully someday they'll resolve the problem and put it out there for ever fan to own someday in the proper format. Regards, Dave B -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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They were throwing them just like they used to throw them at > the > Beatles during their live shows. > > > Steve/Madison, WI From snogod at claptonweb.com Mon Dec 1 12:48:36 2003 From: snogod at claptonweb.com (Snogod) Date: Mon Dec 1 12:49:21 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Concert For George References: <20031130170004.CEDA38C139@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <00b701c3b833$76dd18b0$e063f2c3@SNOGOD> DeltaNick, I still have the mp3 from that show, if you want I can send them to you. How do you want to proceed? Maybe through overnet. Please advise Snogod ________________________ E.C. Mainline Florida http://www.claptonweb.com > Does anyone still have any of the .mp3 files from "Concert For George"? > > Or better yet, does anyone have the download site? > > I'd like to compare the official "Concert For George" with what it sounded > like originally. I lost those .mp3 files when my hard drive died in August. > However, my memory tells me that the official release was SIGNIFICANTLY > enhanced, with mucho post-production work being done (including lots of > overdubs). In fact, the official "Concert For George" release sounds like an > entirely NEW recording. > > DeltaNick From smangano at solartestinglabs.com Mon Dec 1 16:29:49 2003 From: smangano at solartestinglabs.com (Sam Mangano) Date: Mon Dec 1 16:26:54 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] concert for george cd ommission Message-ID: <032101c3b852$40ee3d50$1f01a8c0@solar3.Domain> anyone know the possible reason that sam brown's performance of "horse to water" is not on the cd?? an artist contract thing perhaps? out sambo#8 ps based on the program for the japanese tour, it appears this "just for you" tour is basically a greatest hits tour ala the 1988 25th anniversary tour, since it has now been 40 years for EC in the industry. i sure hope some new stuff is played by the time of the album release and US dates.... From apuraja8 at hotmail.com Mon Dec 1 16:46:31 2003 From: apuraja8 at hotmail.com (Apurva Parikh) Date: Mon Dec 1 16:47:02 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] live bluesbreakers/mayall reviews? Message-ID: Does anyone know of a website that contains reviews of the Live Clapton w/bluesbreakers shows when EC was with the Bluesbreakers? Thanks in advance, AAP _________________________________________________________________ Has one of the new viruses infected your computer? Find out with a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee. Take the FreeScan now! http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 From Cobhome at aol.com Mon Dec 1 22:53:57 2003 From: Cobhome at aol.com (Cobhome@aol.com) Date: Mon Dec 1 22:54:09 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] NBTB Message-ID: <37.418735b9.2cfd66d5@aol.com> I do not think the estate stuff is the explanation - as they would have had to resolve all that stuff prior to broadcasting the show - that is - getting rights to use the archival footage - Cecelia -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Regards, Achim joachim.altschuh@t-online.de From deltanick at comcast.net Tue Dec 2 05:57:41 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Tue Dec 2 05:57:18 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: NBTB Message-ID: <002201c3b8c3$1c249980$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> > I think DeltaNick isn't right, when he said: < >> "But, sadly, I also think that EC wants to release just lazy versions of "Wonderful Tonight" and "Lay Down Sally." Anything on which he plays more than barely adequate guitar is pretty much not to his liking nowadays. He does NOT want to be noticed as a guitar player any more." << > I think, that Clapton has released lots of beautiful guitar playing IF WE LOOK BACK SOME YEARS: < Exactly my point, "IF WE LOOK BACK SOME YEARS." DeltaNick From roante04 at yahoo.co.uk Tue Dec 2 08:54:51 2003 From: roante04 at yahoo.co.uk (=?iso-8859-1?q?a=20linden?=) Date: Tue Dec 2 08:55:24 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re re NBTB Message-ID: <20031202135451.60937.qmail@web25006.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> Hello all and dear DeltaNick, I think that's a pretty cheap way of replying, but who cares, that's your way. I feel Clapton has played better than ever during the last then years and that includes the tour 2001(especially the start). I didn't hear Lay Down Sally live during the last decade. Cheers Ande ________________________________________________________________________ Download Yahoo! Messenger now for a chance to win Live At Knebworth DVDs http://www.yahoo.co.uk/robbiewilliams From mrnybluesman at yahoo.com Tue Dec 2 09:47:23 2003 From: mrnybluesman at yahoo.com (Richie) Date: Tue Dec 2 09:47:25 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Boston 2001 shows Message-ID: <20031202144723.777.qmail@web13306.mail.yahoo.com> If anyone has the Boston 2001 shows can you please shoot me an E-mail at mrnybluesman@yahoo.com. Thanks, Richie __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/ From smangano at solartestinglabs.com Tue Dec 2 11:32:11 2003 From: smangano at solartestinglabs.com (Sam Mangano) Date: Tue Dec 2 11:29:03 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] funny blender quote Message-ID: <033601c3b8f1$d6d75050$1f01a8c0@solar3.Domain> in the review of sheryl crow's greatest hits, the magazine mentions a cover of Cat Steven's "the first cut is the deepest" (great version in my opinion) is included on the album, and "shows her respect for ancient musical history (previously demonstrated when she dated Eric Clapton)"....... l8r sammy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------- "I'm gonna have fun! You're gonna have fun! We're all gonna have so much goddamn fun we will need plastic surgery to get the smiles off our faces!" - Clark W. Griswold, National Lampoon's Vacation From Ken_Norris at umit.maine.edu Tue Dec 2 14:24:19 2003 From: Ken_Norris at umit.maine.edu (Ken Norris) Date: Tue Dec 2 14:26:18 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Bluesbreaking Message-ID: Anyone able to make me a copy of this? I thought I was on the tree, but my branch never came through. I have some good shows to offer in a trade. Best, Ken From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Tue Dec 2 14:55:27 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Tue Dec 2 14:58:46 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] funny blender quote Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701FD6BCC@sunwex01.arivia.kom> It's currently number 1 on the Top 8 at 8:00 in Johannesburg - the teenage daily charts. Sure don't know what my (and other) kids see in it. It's dismal compared to other hits like the simple but beautiful "White Flag" by Dido. She (Sheryl Crow) now sounds like Eric Clapton around 1980 - the "Something Special" era, which was nothing special. She rambles through the song worse than Rod Stewart did when he was trying to be young and cool. Kevin -----Original Message----- From: Sam Mangano [mailto:smangano@solartestinglabs.com] Sent: 02 December 2003 18:32 To: 'sd' Subject: [Slowhand] funny blender quote in the review of sheryl crow's greatest hits, the magazine mentions a cover of Cat Steven's "the first cut is the deepest" (great version in my opinion) is included on the album, and "shows her respect for ancient musical history (previously demonstrated when she dated Eric Clapton)"....... l8r sammy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------- "I'm gonna have fun! You're gonna have fun! We're all gonna have so much goddamn fun we will need plastic surgery to get the smiles off our faces!" - Clark W. Griswold, National Lampoon's Vacation NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. From deltanick at comcast.net Wed Dec 3 00:14:01 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Wed Dec 3 00:13:37 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: NBTB Message-ID: <000401c3b95c$43dea3a0$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> >> Hello all and dear DeltaNick, I think that's a pretty cheap way of replying, but who cares, that's your way. I feel Clapton has played better than ever during the last then years and that includes the tour 2001(especially the start). I didn't hear Lay Down Sally live during the last decade. Cheers, Ande << Ande, Cheap? I repeated YOUR words. So, I guess if I write a bit, then it won't be "cheap." Okay, here goes ... I believe that Clapton is capable of playing so much better guitar than he has for the past several years, at least since the blues tours of the "From The Cradle" period (1993-1995). And his style of guitar playing hasn't really changed much since the late '70s or early '80s (I guess it was good when he "grew" out of his "60s style," but it's okay for him to be stuck today in the '70s or '80s). Yes, he can still play fine guitar, but it appears that he doesn't try much any more, as if he's on auto-pilot. Most of today's solos sound like the last one, with few exceptions. Can you name a particular guitar solo, since the "From The Cradle" period, that everyone knows and remembers, that's considered a standard by guitarists? Probably not. However, all guitarists old enough -- and quite a few young ones -- are more than familiar with EC's guitar playing on classics such as "Crossroads," "Sunshine Of Your Love," "Hideaway," "Steppin' Out," "Stormy Monday," "Have You Ever Loved a Woman" from the "Layla" album, etc. That's because he made bold, passionate, and inventive statements on these and other numbers during that period. He TRIED to play guitar, and he was quite successful at it. Today, though, it doesn't seem as if he tries very hard. And we all know that Clapton readily admits that he's quite lazy, as verified by some who've known him for decades. Many agree with his this (see, for example: http://guitar.about.com/library/weekly/aa112899a.htm). If you read the guitar magazines, they do not transcribe Clapton's latest solos, but keep printing transcriptions of his '60s solos instead. This is because those particular pieces were amazing. Guitar players, old AND young, want to learn them: they're considered artistic gems and musical classics, from the period when Clapton was different from your run-of-the-mill guitar player. In fact, he's not often featured in today's guitar magazines. Remember, Clapton used to be THE cutting edge guitarist. Not many consider him to be in that category today. In fact, I've seen letters in guitar magazines in which some claim that "Clapton sucks" (these exact words appeared about a year ago in one of the popular guitar magazines). I don't see this type of statement written about anyone else, about other guitarists. Why? Maybe it's because they hear Clapton's guitar playing today and wonder what the fuss is all about, what's so special about it. And I gave you an example, regarding his current guitar playing, in my original NBTB e-mail. Clapton still bends notes, and he still applies vibrato. But he almost never does them together any more, which is something he used to do regularly in days past, as on the tunes mentioned above. This is just one example of what he no longer does. As a friend says, Clapton currently does "no heavy lifting." He seems to be too concerned, instead, with playing middle-of-the-road, "adult contemporary" songs like "Wonderful Tonight" and "Lay Down Sally," which are both featured on his current tour in Japan. I believe that he's capable of so much more. There are fans, and there are fans with blind faith (no pun intended) who haven't the ability to think for themselves. Some really believe that Clapton is a god, that he can do no wrong. Some of these fans would fawn, gush, and praise Clapton if he burped -- instead of sang -- on his next album. Ande, it's your right to love whatever music you want, and to believe whatever you want. However, as there are many not in agreement with me, there are plenty of others who are not necessarily in agreement with you. DeltaNick From roante04 at yahoo.co.uk Wed Dec 3 02:17:14 2003 From: roante04 at yahoo.co.uk (=?iso-8859-1?q?a=20linden?=) Date: Wed Dec 3 02:17:47 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Does our Eric even try? Message-ID: <20031203071714.3448.qmail@web25006.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> DeltaNick, Thanks for your long reply and passionate opinions.. I think our approaches to music are quite different. I listen to music as whole, not as a guitar solo or a show-off. I think the whole concept of guitar-god died in 1970 when Jimi Hendrix died and EC and Peter Green retired. The guitarplayers, who came after that, aren't in the same class. That era is gone and that's good. I don?t read guitarist magazines anymore as they usually feature technically very skilled but soulless musicians, whose ?music? is usually very selfish and doesn?t offer much as a musical performance. I feel sports and art are different things and these useless whose-fastest 20-minute guitar solos belong to my youth in 1960?s. If somebody thinks in a guitar magazines, that Clapton sucks, what does that prove? Hundreds of thousands still go his concerts and come away in awe of his musical genius. ?Clapton isn?t featured on guitarist-magazines anymore?, ooh ..so what, who cares. I don?t like the musical world these magazines represent, only skill no soul. Clapton made a very wise move when he retired from the naive "guitar god" scene. He knew, that "the best guitarist in the world ? There?s one in every crowd". It?s the music and it?s beauty, the feelings you get, that matters. It?s great, that mr. Clapton still performs and proves, that he?s one of the best and most moving performers ever. I?m sure people will enjoy his concerts this spring and summer, even if didn?t bend notes and apply vibrato at the same time or plays Lay Down Sally, maybe he has something else to offer... music and feelings. Cheers Ande (the fan with blind faith, who hasn't the ability to think for himself) P.S. Come Back Baby (Reptile), My Father?s Eyes and River of Tears (OMC OMR) are nice examples of guitar playing, that ?everybody? knows? and they are amazing, too. And yes, Concert for George is a great DVD!!! ________________________________________________________________________ Download Yahoo! Messenger now for a chance to win Live At Knebworth DVDs http://www.yahoo.co.uk/robbiewilliams From M.Prehn at t-online.de Wed Dec 3 03:55:00 2003 From: M.Prehn at t-online.de (Michael Prehn) Date: Wed Dec 3 03:57:39 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 63 In-Reply-To: <20031202170004.9F4108C1B4@six.pairlist.net> References: <20031202170004.9F4108C1B4@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <1ARSoo-25h29I0@fwd05.sul.t-online.com> > Message: 6 > Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2003 05:57:41 -0500 > From: "DeltaNick" > Subject: [Slowhand] Re: NBTB > To: "Slowhand Digest" > Message-ID: <002201c3b8c3$1c249980$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="x-user-defined" > > > I think DeltaNick isn't right, when he said: < > > >> "But, sadly, I also think that EC wants to release just lazy versions of > "Wonderful Tonight" and "Lay Down Sally." Anything on which he plays more > than barely adequate guitar is pretty much not to his liking nowadays. He > does NOT want to be noticed as a guitar player any more." << > > > I think, that Clapton has released lots of beautiful guitar playing IF WE > LOOK BACK SOME YEARS: < > > Exactly my point, "IF WE LOOK BACK SOME YEARS." > > DeltaNick > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2003 13:54:51 +0000 (GMT) > From: a linden > Subject: [Slowhand] Re re NBTB > To: slowhand@planet-torque.com > Message-ID: <20031202135451.60937.qmail@web25006.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 > > Hello all and dear DeltaNick, > I think that's a pretty cheap way of replying, but who > cares, that's your way. > I feel Clapton has played better than ever during the > last then years and that includes the tour > 2001(especially the start). I didn't hear Lay Down > Sally live during the last decade. > > Cheers > Ande I think that DeltaNick is absolutely right! I don't know what happend since the year 2000 but since then Erics playing has dramatically changed. He is not on fire anymore. And if I compare his actual sound with that of the time from 1997 to 1999 I have to laugh if I remeber Lee Dickson saying, that Eric gets his distortion only with his midboost installed in his guitar. I know you can tell those tales to beginners but not to me. Listen to the concert of George: Eric dials in his midboost and what comes out: A muffeld not very distorted boring sound. So what has he done really to get that great NBTB Tour-sound and why has he stoped using it? By the way: His singing is on fire to my ears. All we need now is his "on fire" guitar to come back. Mike From deltanick at comcast.net Wed Dec 3 10:07:55 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Wed Dec 3 10:07:36 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: NBTB Message-ID: <000901c3b9af$3ba091a0$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> >> DeltaNick, Thanks for your long reply and passionate opinions ... I think the whole concept of guitar-god died in 1970 when Jimi Hendrix died and EC and Peter Green retired. The guitar players, who came after that, aren't in the same class. << Ande, I agree with your statements above. Clapton is a talented performer. However, there are people who are better songwriters, and there are people who are better singers. I like the fact that he sings and writes, but when we speak of his guitar playing, Clapton has (had?) an especially unique talent. There was nobody like him. Mention of "guitar gods," I believe, really cheapens this discussion. Most who could be labeled "guitar gods" aren't worth the time. If it's a tradeoff (the more singing and songwriting he does, the less he concentrates on guitar), then it's a shame. However, I don't believe it needs to be this way. Let's also keep in mind that there were and are great musicians in other musical fields (jazz, classical, etc.) who continued to hone their skills and play their instruments past their twenties (Segovia, Coltrane, John Williams, etc.), so being noted as a musician does not require the "guitar god" label, which is simply another way of saying "rock star." Let me simply state that there are many of us who believe that Clapton is depriving the world of his unique, guitar playing talents by being so "modest." He could do much better, but his laziness seems to get in the way. I'm not interested in 20-minute versions of "Spoonful." But when he plays "Hideaway," as he still sometimes does, it would be nice if he put more than a minimum of effort into it. DeltaNick From apuraja8 at hotmail.com Wed Dec 3 12:14:51 2003 From: apuraja8 at hotmail.com (Apurva Parikh) Date: Wed Dec 3 12:15:23 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton's minimum effort Message-ID: This is a very good thread, one that crops up from time to time. I fall in line very much with the Clapton fans who think he's coasting right now, has different priorities and puts in MINIMAL EFFORT. Those are the operative words.. I have some things to back up my assertions... 1. Clapton announced a couple of years back he was retiriing from big scale touring.. Lookee now, he's touring Japan and soon to tour Europe in a MAJOR way. WHY? Is he plugging new material? No.. And what have we heard from this supposed new album? Nothing really, and what news comes out is that he's collaborating with the likes of Sting, Bruce Hornsby, and Doyle Bramhall II.. Hardly sounds like the rock/blues album EC promised in a Guitarist magazine interview.. So this leads me to believe, our chap EC is perfectly ok with being a doting dad, touring Japan and Europe for the allmight pay day, and releasing adult contemporary type albums trying to copy people like Santana who had chart sucess by doing collaborations.. Simply put, EC likes being a sideman, doesn't like the pressure of having the deliver guitar solos, which leads me to.. . 2. The Mayall and COncert for george releases.. While the George DVD is a tribute, I cannot fault Eric for not taking chances, but it's a musically ok document. The Mayall CD shows our points exactly... EVEN when playing old blues classics, he sounds nothing like HIMSELF.. Eric has always played the deferential role well, defering to other musicians, blending in, (since the 1970's) and not rising above the schlock.. I was sooo excited about this release, but heard Eric's So-So playing and was put off. 3. Even his live shows, have been well scripted and documented since 1995 NBTB tours.. I sometimes even pull out my pilgrim shows and compared to reptile tour those are quite spontaneous.. I dont know what it is, EC is approaching 60, is married, music is not the ends to a means it used to be, he doesn't get off by playing fiery solos, he gets off my going through the motions, collecting paychecks.. It's his right, I will always be a fan, but doesn't mean I have to like it.... _________________________________________________________________ Don’t worry if your Inbox will max out while you are enjoying the holidays. Get MSN Extra Storage! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es From g.reen at gte.net Wed Dec 3 13:48:28 2003 From: g.reen at gte.net (Green) Date: Wed Dec 3 13:48:27 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Tokyo - Seattle Clapton Fan Message-ID: <002a01c3b9ce$0b365ee0$6601a8c0@goto> I always love when the Clapton now vs. then debate, makes it's yearly appearance. It always seem to make some posters blood boil and becomes somewhat of a generational argument IMHO Clapton's best music ended in the early 70's when Eric moved from psychedelics to hard drugs. I feel much of the quality extended jams from Cream were LSD related. Once Eric returned in the mid 70's his playing style had changed, never to be seen again. In the last 30 years I think Eric has basically created only a few songs worth reflecting on when put in a career perspective. His guitar playing and creative style were in top form on, "Holy Mother" from August, "Old Love" from the Journeyman, and his best playing in decades "Every Day I Have The Blues", from the Hyde Park concert. Obviously Eric getting older everyday, being Really married, having and actually Raising children, kicking the drinking and "I think" the smoking habits, all in the same 3-4 years can certainly change your way of looking at things. Eric has most likely never been more at peace with himself as he is now. There is no one to impress, he plays what he feels comfortable with. He doesn't seem to want to be challenged musically any longer. His career has survived longer than anyone would have thought, when you consider what he has been through in the last 40 years. Other than the Stones there is no one who has stayed in the lime light any longer at a consistent level than Clapton. He continues to try new things, not always what his fans want to see, but you got to consider yourself lucky that you chose to closely follow a 60's comet who made it through some hard times and still enjoys his life and love to perform on a regular basis. Remember he is the only 3 time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. Consider yourself lucky we still have him around and enjoy! Best Don Green From gwornex at yahoo.com Wed Dec 3 16:04:09 2003 From: gwornex at yahoo.com (Greg W) Date: Wed Dec 3 16:04:12 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] looking for a trade Message-ID: <20031203210409.12430.qmail@web12508.mail.yahoo.com> Hello all Looking for Cream boot 'Dazed in Detroit' from 6/15/68..Have lot's to trade if interested.... Greg W. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/ From frank.haas at stud.uni-bamberg.de Wed Dec 3 18:48:12 2003 From: frank.haas at stud.uni-bamberg.de (Frank Haas) Date: Wed Dec 3 18:45:25 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] clapton's turning point: an "optical" remark In-Reply-To: <20031203170004.E73118C147@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: > I think that DeltaNick is absolutely right! I don't know what > happend since the year 2000 but since then Erics playing has > dramatically changed. He is not on fire anymore. That?s also right, Mike. The turning point came probably after "Pilgrim": "Riding" was useless. "Reptile" was trivial. The quality of his live perfomances was continously declining. (Don't get me wrong, Slowhanders. He's still a great perfomer, but there were better times. Bobfest, Hyde Park.., for example.) And it's not just his playing, which has changed. Let's have a look at some optical things: There was a time, when Clapton said he is "italophil" - when he was wearing Armani suits and used these famous "24 nights" guitar straps. That was the glamour Clapton. Nowadays he does everything to disturb his former image. When he enters the stage, wearing these short-sleeved shirts, white socks and ugly boots, you get the impression he just left a barbecue. (As you can see on "Concert for George".) Another example for that change is the "art-work" of "One more car": Embarrassing cover, trivial photos. I don't know why Clapton tries to be a "Doug Heffenan" (if you know that tv show). Perhaps it's because he's tired? older? married? happy? Cheers Frank From pigpen at esper.com Wed Dec 3 21:29:39 2003 From: pigpen at esper.com (Pat Toth) Date: Wed Dec 3 21:30:29 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Looking for a trader Message-ID: <015601c3ba0e$99a80620$83146fd8@patrickw5945nz> Sorry to take up space here but I would like the trader that sent me the Montevideo Oct 3, 1990 VCD to contact me. Just a question...nothing wrong Thanks and I hope we can get some posts with information on EC's current tour instead of "how better EC was in the 60's than now". Anyway to the guy that sent me the show please contact me...my mind isn't what it used to be :-) Pat Toth -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031203/8bd3698e/attachment.htm From roante04 at yahoo.co.uk Thu Dec 4 02:18:22 2003 From: roante04 at yahoo.co.uk (=?iso-8859-1?q?a=20linden?=) Date: Thu Dec 4 02:18:54 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Is EC getting old??! Message-ID: <20031204071822.44419.qmail@web25001.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> Hi all, It's nice to have this absolutely very important and totally serious conversation once again. DeltaNick I agree on almost all of your well spoken points. I feel, that NBTB -tour has been the highpoint of Clapton's incredible career. I know EC is lazy and he's been that way always: Many of the Cream shows are guite boring and that's because our Eric isn't up to his godlike standards.(that's human, I think) Then there's always those supershows, (that happen all too seldom) when EC takes the "guitar god" attitude and you're in for a concert expereinece of a lifetime. In my 35 years of Clapton gigs I've seen two of those (1995 and 2001) and it's special. You can hear recordings of such shows for instance on: Club Full of Blues (1994), Seoul Second Night (1997), We'll Try Our Best (2001). Here's my modest point: Clapton is still one of the best performers ever, but you can't be a god fulltime. Cheers Ande p.s. I've shown Concert for George DVD for my family and friends and all have come off happy although with tears in their eyes (but not because Eric had some problems with his guitar tone ;*)) ________________________________________________________________________ Download Yahoo! Messenger now for a chance to win Live At Knebworth DVDs http://www.yahoo.co.uk/robbiewilliams From SteveH1007 at aol.com Thu Dec 4 05:04:53 2003 From: SteveH1007 at aol.com (SteveH1007@aol.com) Date: Thu Dec 4 05:05:27 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Lazy Clapton or just moving on?? Message-ID: <189.22421b89.2d0060c5@aol.com> To say he doesnt try is a joke, the guy is pushing 60 his personal life is more stable and settled than ever. He doesnt need to be a screeching guitar player no more, he has done it and won it!! Moved on , grown up, evolved..... Look at some other big names who have nt " Rod " singing " Do you think I m sexy " etc its cringing, so well done Eric. Moving on saw Eric Bibb in Southsea recently Clapton fans may well like his lazy style of accoustic blues and fab vocals, old Dave Bronze pounded the bass as well... Steve in London www.e17jewel.co.uk -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031204/469bd2dc/attachment.htm From mark at inna.net Thu Dec 4 08:56:32 2003 From: mark at inna.net (Mark Deavult) Date: Thu Dec 4 08:56:22 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Concert for George - Random Thoughts Message-ID: <0aca01c3ba6e$6d4122a0$0100a8c0@littleboy> After hearing all the discussion I finally got a chance to check out the complete concert. Here are a few random thoughts: - It was quite sneaky of Eric to play along during the Indian music session so we won't all fast forward through it like we did during "Concert for Bangla Desh". - Is Andy Fairweather-Low the new Minnie Pearl of rock music, or did he simply forget to take the price tag off the tuners of his Fender Electric XII? - Could it be that EC is wearing the same shirt he wore on the 2001 tour, one of his "fat" shirts? Hard to believe this guy of all people would allow himself to be seen in public more than once wearing the same thing - especially something that looks like it probably came from the bargain bin at Target! What has happened to Mr. Armani? - Basically this was about as close as you can get to a reunion of EC's early 1980s touring band. It's a Pity ... that Albert Lee wasn't allowed to step out a little more! - Speaking of fashion, Eric must not have auctioned off all his old clothes - it looks as if he loaned Billy Preston the suit that he (EC) wore at the 1987 Prince's Trust Concert. - Last but certainly not least, pay attention to the crowd shot after "I Don't Know". How does she DO that? It happens every time ... Cheers, Mark Deavult From lukelinus at yahoo.com Thu Dec 4 14:34:04 2003 From: lukelinus at yahoo.com (LukeLinus) Date: Thu Dec 4 14:34:07 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Claptons minimal effort Message-ID: <20031204193404.20953.qmail@web21101.mail.yahoo.com> >what news comes out is that >he's collaborating with the likes of Sting, Bruce >Hornsby, and Doyle Bramhall II.. just to set the record straight. When I mentioned EC recording with Bruce Hornsby, we are talking Bruces next album, not ECs. Hornsby has lost his long lasting record contract with RCA/BMG. He wants to find a new MAJOR label to go from here. He s been very busy contributing songs pro bono for other artists over the last 15 years. So all HE did is asking a favor from others to contribute on HIS record so his chances for some attention increases. Other notable names will be Sting and Elton John. I find it legit for Bruce and I respect EC for helping out. This doesnt say anything about the way EC is headed in my humble opinion. best Regards Peter / Germany last show: Peter Gabriel next show: Randy Newman ===== http://www.lukelinus.com __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/ From jbm90501 at yahoo.com Thu Dec 4 16:05:56 2003 From: jbm90501 at yahoo.com (James Fox) Date: Thu Dec 4 16:05:58 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] the L word? Message-ID: <20031204210556.53194.qmail@web11605.mail.yahoo.com> I don't know if "lazy" is the right word to use. After years of doing something is it "lazy" to not do it with the same feeling? Maybe. Let's say you have a good rep as an artist. Somebody asks you to do something a little different with the ceiling of their worship area & they say "please Mr. Angelo, make it inspirational...". You put alot into it & alot of people smile. Somebody else comes along with "I love what you did over there, can you do something over here?" You do another & then another & after awhile people start talking about you with heavenly phrases. After 20 years of painting do you think you'd want to direct your energy in a different way? Maybe. Redirected, I'm not trying to play a word game but "lazy" carries a bad ring to it. Preparing yourself & allowing the exectional to happen can be a complex process. And I know there's a time-line difference between creating visual art over a long period as compared to an inspired musical phrase but it was an image that came to mind even though I've never painted a ceiling other than the latex-mostly-with-a-roller gig. Well, ... there was this day in the late '60s when I sprayed some color on a temporary cardboard ceiling in a basement listening room but that's a different subject. I wonder what Hendrix would be playing if __ __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/ From darmel at sbcglobal.net Thu Dec 4 16:34:16 2003 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Thu Dec 4 16:34:49 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] "Lazy Clapton" - Not! Message-ID: <20031204213416.52477.qmail@web80511.mail.yahoo.com> I enjoy this "thread". To characterize EC as "lazy" is unfair. Until you have walked in the man's shoes, it is presumptuous. The last two world tours were marathons - months on the road at a time. Imagine getting "up" for show after show, day after day. In interviews with Steve and Andy, they marvel at the man's energy (btw, what ever happened to the behind the scenes documentary that was produced on tour. Released? Available?). The NBTB tour was fabulous - I heartily agree. There were some incredible, over the top performances on that tour. The 3rd Irving Plaza show is my personal favorite performance. He took many chances in that show letting it all hang out in Five Long Years, Crossroads, HYELAW, Early in the Morning. Other shows like the one at the LA Forum just days prior to Irving Plaza were far more reserved and "standard." The Pilgrim Tour while not my favorite had its moments also. I saw three shows from that tour. My ears are still pinned to the back of the Arco Arena, Sacramento from the 15th row as a result of "She's Gone." Now there's a powerful, soulful, modern work - one where the orchestra did not "get in the way." And how about the amp-feedback work at the onset. I saw two Reptile shows and loved the performance - which somehow reminded me of the Journeyman tour. I didn't particularly like the Pilgrim versions of MFEyes or RofTears, but the Reptile versions were so much improved! The vocals were much better - the end of RofT (I think that EC learned from the Impressions). The guitar work was was VERY emotional and soulful... The point is - EC is a work in progress - not static or boring. He is still learning. His acoustic guitar work today is far improved from the days of "unplugged." His vocal style is ever improving. While he doesn't often burn the strings off his guitar anymore, I hear him playing with increased finesse, again, mostly in his acoustic numbers. EC says that he uses his music as therapy - to grieve. That's a pretty powerful message. He shares his very personal emotions with the world, and at times there are some magic moments where/when he really connects. EC also seems to be a perfectionist - obsessive that the music be "right." We have heard allusions of this trait by numerous peers - often in frustration. He made some of the performers crazy in the production of Concert for George we've read. It might also explain why some of his studio productions have left many of us "flat" lacking in soul and being over-produced (Pilgrim and to a lesser extent Reptile). I, personally, prefer his live performances for their spontineity, and, occasionally, he rips the cover off the ball - Dylan Tribute 50 years - a walk-on "Don't Think Twice" that left audience and peers stunned... Really fast, long GuitarGod solos are not "the man's" current priority. Count the diversions (the roads he's gone down) over the years of his career and shared that journey with us all: acid/psychedelic, reggae, country, jazz, orchestrated, Indian - RaviS (okay that's a stretch) and always back to blues. How many versions of Crossroads has he performed? Perhaps, ripping guitar solos were just another phase that EC journeyed that he may or may not revisit someday. My favorite musicians are those who love and really need their music with a passion - borderline psychotics. Some actors are like this too - Pacino and Penn come to mind. Without their craft, they might reside in padded cells. I think that it is a special treat to share in this therapy, and I can't wait to see what EC does next - but I hope that it includes a couple ripping guitar solos. Thanks for your indulgence for this long post. MBoss -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031204/1b474341/attachment.htm From EddyPauley at aol.com Thu Dec 4 20:15:00 2003 From: EddyPauley at aol.com (EddyPauley@aol.com) Date: Thu Dec 4 20:15:50 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Japan 2003 shows... Message-ID: <178.2341fbfc.2d013614@aol.com> I have attended the last 4 shows at the Budokan. IMHO all were outstanding. E.C. is playing with the same intensity, fire and vigor he demonstrated during the mid 90's Blues Tours and the Journeyman era, especially the Dec. 2 and 3 shows. Whether that passion will hold up for an extended tour I don't know. The show on Tuesday night was a jaw dropper - all agreed - friends from Australia, Germany and Japanese friends that have seen E.C. shows since 74-75. Wednesday's show was just a notch below Tuesday's show but Wed.'s show had a better Sunshine and Layla. As I head back to the U.S., many thanks to all of my Japanese friends for their hospitality and friendship. A great visit - thanks! PS. Mark, I did not see any Minnie Pearl tags hanging off of Andy the last 4 nights but he may be wearing her shoes.....:) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031204/3908bae4/attachment.htm From mzutkoff at ix.netcom.com Thu Dec 4 23:25:01 2003 From: mzutkoff at ix.netcom.com (Mark Zutkoff) Date: Thu Dec 4 23:24:31 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Concert for George - Random Thoughts Message-ID: <006601c3bae7$bfce83e0$0b0110ac@fxl2n01> I've been reading the comments on Concert for George with great interest, as I got to see the film in a theatre, first, and then saw the complete concert on DVD when it came out a few weeks ago. I had been unprepared for how emotional I got over it; it's a very affectionate tribute to a great musician. One thing that hasn't been mentioned, although some have nearly alluded to it, is that most of the numbers were attempts to get as close as possible to the original records in arrangement and solos. "I Want To Tell You," for instance, dropped the long intro that had been part of George and Eric's arrangement of the song from the 1991 Japan tour; "Taxman" (played by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) left out all the "new" lyrics added during the same shows. This didn't always hold true; "Old Brown Shoe" has some unintelligible lyrics repeated at the end that weren't in the original record or the Japan arrangement, and "Something" was an amalgam of McCartney's ukulele performance from his "Back In The U.S." tour and Eric getting to rock out a bit. But by and large, they stuck by the records, which could explain why Eric didn't stretch out too much. I wouldn't fast-forward past the Indian music, by the way. It's superb stuff, first performed and then conducted by Ravi Shankar's talented daughter Anoushka. I particularly enjoyed Eric's contribution, because despite the fact that he's trying to meld with Indian music, much of his work remains rooted in the blues no matter what. It's also evident that Eric loved George, despite (or perhaps because of) their checkered history over the years, and he was trying to keep the group and their various egos (not to mention any names -- P.McC) in check as well as perform himself. EC's contribution is less his solos than his achievements as musical director. And he didn't do too badly singing some of George's songs, either! By the way, Mark Deavult, what's with a reference to a song called "I Don't Know"? Unless you're talking about Mark Lewisohn's report of it being a "wor king title" of "I Want To Tell You" (but then, so was "Laxton's Superb", wasn't it?). I'd like to know so I can watch the crowd shot you refer to. Thanks! ----------------------------- Mark Zutkoff markz@usagiyojimbo.com Keyboards / Vocals / Bass / Rhythm Guitar Blues, Rock, Jazz Space, Spies, Knights and Samurai From backless at bwave.com Fri Dec 5 14:06:14 2003 From: backless at bwave.com (Bryan A. Batton) Date: Fri Dec 5 02:03:12 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Still the same Crazy People Message-ID: <000a01c3bb62$eea6be00$33d436d1@computer> Hello All, The main reason I left the digest almost two years ago is because of the EC bashing. WOW. It's still here. Today, I decided to listen to the " Christmas in DC" Show Played it in the store all day long, I still like EC's playing. I know at the time HE was probably with Sheryl Crow, What kinda scares me is the Tracey Chapman (sp?) thing? Just kidding ! Peace,Love Donny Osmond. Bryan Hope this gets though..... EC IS STILL AMAZING TO ME. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031205/64698560/attachment.htm From mersondennis at hotmail.com Fri Dec 5 07:40:06 2003 From: mersondennis at hotmail.com (Dennis Merson) Date: Fri Dec 5 07:40:39 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] EC nowadays Message-ID: Hi all, I agree that EC doesn't seem to focus on the guitar playing today as he did in the mid-nineties, and like he always should! And I share the view of EC as somewhat lazy guitarwise, but certainly still able to play "on fire" guitar. I won't totally agree with statements like "auto-pilot" and "he does NOT want to be noticed as a guitar player any more", but I get the point. Here's a couple of comments-- First of all I don't believe he does the go-around now (current tour and Europe in the spring) just because of the money. It's something missing in his life if he doesn't. Maybe he's out for getting inspiration regarding the recording process? Can it be that he wants the fans to know he's still here? Maybe that's too much a "fan with blind faith" attitude. Deltanick wrote: "And his style of guitar playing hasn't really changed much since the late '70s or early '80s (I guess it was good when he "grew" out of his "60s style," but it's okay for him to be stuck today in the '70s or '80s)". Can we expect a change in style now (or in the latter decades) as the one we saw pre- post- heroin ediction? I believe not. Such a huge change in his life and personality, so to speak, won't happen again. That's good for him of course. As for the difference from the eighties until recently, I believe there's change, and I'm not alone. But I admit I'm probably not experienced enough to tell. Nick also wrote: "Can you name a particular guitar solo, since the "From The Cradle" period, that everyone knows and remembers, that's considered a standard by guitarists? Probably not". Well, I think you expect way too much if you compare inventiveness of the 60's with invetiveness of today. Our Eric made classical 60's (70's) riffs that other guitarists eager to lear (old and young). But unnessesary to explain, a bunch of things wasn't "tried", and EC did it! The same level of inventiveness today as 35-40 years ago is simply impossible as far as I'm concerned. Inspired guitar MORE OFTEN is certainly something to expect, and I totallt agree on that! By the way, youngsters don't want to lear from 58 year olds, no matter what an old reptile does.. Clapton has taken a step away from the armani image, and why should we bother? He still pull out a suit or two on certain occations, like the Queen Jubilee, the "school-gig" for daughter Ruth, for the "Blowin' the blues away" and for the Pavarotti and friends (yeuch). And he's continuing the change of hairstyle, which is fine (keep it longer Eric:) EC has since the return in the seventies tried to be a more "complete" artist, regarding singing, songwriting and arrangements. Maybe we can look at the past year as a further attempt of reaching new levels? Take the Concert for George.. I doubt he would've taken the musical director role in the eighties for instance. And maybe you can say the same about the acoustic story-teller-school-gig.. I've already written far to much. Interesting reports from Japan. I'm looking forward to Europe. ** Dennis _________________________________________________________________ It's fast, it's easy and it's free. Get MSN Messenger today! http://www.msn.co.uk/messenger From eddstanley at hotmail.com Fri Dec 5 08:24:27 2003 From: eddstanley at hotmail.com (Edward Stanley) Date: Fri Dec 5 08:25:00 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] ERIC CLAPTON IS NOT LAZY Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031205/63e1801a/attachment.htm From apatron at uol.com.ar Fri Dec 5 08:51:22 2003 From: apatron at uol.com.ar (Alberto Patron) Date: Fri Dec 5 08:51:25 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton playing style In-Reply-To: <20031204213416.52477.qmail@web80511.mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Hi, My two cents on this conversation about laziness. I think that one of the keys to understanding his differente playing styles along time is in his own words. I remember that on some of the latest interviews (an I think even on the booklet sold during the Reptile tour) he expresses that he loves to play "for himself". I enjoyed a lot the Reptile show, but some friends of mine (not really Clapton fans) complained that he was not a good showman, that he was not really paying attention to the audience and was just sitting there with his acoustic guitar like he was in the living room of his home. In fact, it was just what he was doing!. He was playing to please himself. To express himself in a way that "worked" for him. Maybe I am mixing things here, but I think probably at this moment of his life he enjoys this not so "god-like" guitar playing but a more peacefull and intimate one. He plays in a very honest way, not to be a crowd-pleaser but to share his way of enjoying the music. And that is his right. Of course it is our right to prefer maybe some other period of his career. I don?t know... this type of threads appear on many music forums and go around the idea of "he SHOULD play what I, the fan, wants" vs "he must follow what he wants". With artists of these caliber at these moment in their lives they can really make no compromises and do whatever they like. I think is their right and a honest way to go. Regards, Alberto -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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And check out the beauty products! http://shopping.msn.com From mchead at wans.net Fri Dec 5 11:29:39 2003 From: mchead at wans.net (Robert Head) Date: Fri Dec 5 11:33:28 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Message-ID: unsubscribe slowhand digest From liabar at tin.it Fri Dec 5 21:29:56 2003 From: liabar at tin.it (Lia Bartolomei) Date: Fri Dec 5 12:26:22 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 67 References: <20031205170004.8FD748C208@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <001301c3bba0$d7175d60$f170fea9@computer> well said alberto lia from italia ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 9:00 AM Subject: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 67 > Send Slowhand mailing list submissions to > slowhand@planet-torque.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > slowhand-request@planet-torque.com > > You can reach the person managing the list at > slowhand-owner@planet-torque.com > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Slowhand digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. ERIC CLAPTON IS NOT LAZY (Edward Stanley) > 2. Clapton playing style (Alberto Patron) > 3. -bright lights? budokan.. (Apurva Parikh) > 4. (Robert Head) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 13:24:27 +0000 > From: "Edward Stanley" > Subject: [Slowhand] ERIC CLAPTON IS NOT LAZY > To: slowhand@planet-torque.com > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031205/63e1801a/att achment-0001.htm > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 10:51:22 -0300 > From: "Alberto Patron" > Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton playing style > To: > Message-ID: > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Hi, > My two cents on this conversation about laziness. I think that one of the > keys to understanding his differente playing styles along time is in his own > words. I remember that on some of the latest interviews (an I think even on > the booklet sold during the Reptile tour) he expresses that he loves to play > "for himself". I enjoyed a lot the Reptile show, but some friends of mine > (not really Clapton fans) complained that he was not a good showman, that he > was not really paying attention to the audience and was just sitting there > with his acoustic guitar like he was in the living room of his home. > In fact, it was just what he was doing!. He was playing to please himself. > To express himself in a way that "worked" for him. Maybe I am mixing things > here, but I think probably at this moment of his life he enjoys this not so > "god-like" guitar playing but a more peacefull and intimate one. He plays in > a very honest way, not to be a crowd-pleaser but to share his way of > enjoying the music. And that is his right. > Of course it is our right to prefer maybe some other period of his career. I > don?t know... this type of threads appear on many music forums and go around > the idea of "he SHOULD play what I, the fan, wants" vs "he must follow what > he wants". With artists of these caliber at these moment in their lives they > can really make no compromises and do whatever they like. I think is their > right and a honest way to go. > Regards, > Alberto > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031205/1315b82b/att achment-0001.htm > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 10:04:19 -0600 > From: "Apurva Parikh" > Subject: [Slowhand] -bright lights? budokan.. > To: slowhand@planet-torque.com > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed > > Anyone have any comments, those who attended the Budokan shows, what the > song Bright lights... is like?? It's new, isn't it?? > > Good to hear Eric is tearing it up at the Budokan.. Isn't that where ..One > Night live cd was recorded?? > > -AAP > > _________________________________________________________________ > Browse styles for all ages, from the latest looks to cozy weekend wear at > MSN Shopping. And check out the beauty products! http://shopping.msn.com > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 11:29:39 -0500 > From: Robert Head > Subject: [Slowhand] > To: > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > > unsubscribe slowhand digest > > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Slowhand mailing list > Slowhand@planet-torque.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand > > > End of Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 67 > *************************************** > From slowhandnj at comcast.net Fri Dec 5 12:28:10 2003 From: slowhandnj at comcast.net (ToeKneeF) Date: Fri Dec 5 12:28:54 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Do Our Expectations Drive Our Perception....................... Message-ID: <3FD0C02A.1010101@comcast.net> .............to the point where we may unfairly judge Eric's performance? First, I have to commend Mel Boss on his well thought out reply to the "Eric is Lazy" thread. If the question is, "Have I gotten my moneys worth?", then the answer has to be an unqualified YES! Over the years, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and now into the 21st Century, his music always intrigues and fascinates. That is not to say that I haven't been disappointed, because, at times, I have been. I have higher expectations of him than some of his output suggests he is capable of delivering. But, maybe my expectations are too high. Is it really fair to expect him to maintain the level of intensity we saw in the 60's without burning out? Case in point, I was watching the Concert for George DVD when my 22 year old son came into the room. He looked at the set list on the box and saw that they had just performed "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". This is one of our favorites, so he asked if Eric wailed on guitar. My reply was that it was OK, I felt EC was holding back. He then asked me to replay that song and we watched it together. During the solo he shook his head and smiled. He said that, that solo, coming from anyone else, would be superb. Only Clapton could be accused of "phoning it in" while producing something so beautiful. It really made me stop and think about how our expectations drive our perceptions....................T -- "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. " Benjamin Franklin From quadzila at optonline.net Fri Dec 5 12:44:44 2003 From: quadzila at optonline.net (Dan) Date: Fri Dec 5 12:45:54 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] EC and Friends movie (from Tribeca Film Fest.) Message-ID: <005301c3bb57$77c16de0$3ff75643@cv320450a> Hi All, Just wondering if anyone has info on the possible DVD release of the documentary "Eric Clapton and Friends" that was shown last May at the Tribeca film Festival? I sent an email to the directors email address listed at the Tribeca website but haven't heard back. BTW, I found the below quote of Eric's from the movie regarding his playing. It doesn't get into "on fire" vs. "laid back" (I wouldn't say lazy). Anyone know of other recent EC quotes regarding his playing style? "I play for the band, and we play for each other," Clapton says in the film. "With the audience, I don't try to read their minds. I think if we please ourselves and we're happy, then that is contagious. Whereas if we try to patronize the audience, that would be insulting, and they would sense that." Dan Quadzila@optonline.net From EddyPauley at aol.com Fri Dec 5 14:13:15 2003 From: EddyPauley at aol.com (EddyPauley@aol.com) Date: Fri Dec 5 14:13:25 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 67 Message-ID: In a message dated 12/5/2003 12:00:51 PM Eastern Standard Time, slowhand-request@planet-torque.com writes: > From: "Apurva Parikh" > Subject: [Slowhand] -bright lights? budokan.. > To: slowhand@planet-torque.com > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed > > Anyone have any comments, those who attended the Budokan shows, what the > song Bright lights... is like?? It's new, isn't it?? > > Good to hear Eric is tearing it up at the Budokan.. Isn't that where ..One > Night live cd was recorded?? > > -AAP > Bright Lights was played at several of E.C.'s shows during the 74/75 tours. The version at the Budokan on 12/2 and 12/3 featured Andy on vocals with E.C. playing some really nice leads. And, yes, "Just One Night" was recorded there. Many artists through the years have recorded live shows at the Budokan. If I am not mistaken the Budokan was built for the 1964 Olympic games. The first concert played there was the Beatles in 1966. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031205/66f37424/attachment.htm From r_laude at gmx.de Fri Dec 5 14:31:16 2003 From: r_laude at gmx.de (Robert Laude) Date: Fri Dec 5 14:31:41 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Looking for Blood Brother Cover Message-ID: <6928.1070652676@www53.gmx.net> Hi fellow Clapton fans, I am desperately looking for some cover artwork again... Namely for the Taratula Remasterd Version of the "Blood Brother" record. It's that cover that has a golden heading saysing something like 'remastered' and that has these four picture of EC and Keith Richards from some award-show on it. Perhaps someone knows whisch one I mean and could be so kind to send me a scan. Last time I was looking for the cover for the Hyde Park-Show I got immediate response and help from some of you. Thank you for that again. Cheers and have a nice Santa Clause Day Robert -- +++ GMX - die erste Adresse f?r Mail, Message, More +++ Neu: Preissenkung f?r MMS und FreeMMS! http://www.gmx.net From jfrench67 at yahoo.com Fri Dec 5 16:50:17 2003 From: jfrench67 at yahoo.com (Jeff French) Date: Fri Dec 5 16:50:20 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Looking for the following to trade Message-ID: <20031205215017.14725.qmail@web11107.mail.yahoo.com> Greetings all! I would like to trade for the following: 1. "First Impression" - Atlanta, GA - 5/21/01 - EC Is Here - SB 6 2. "Nothing But The Blues" - The REMASTER - DVD-R Please send me an email if you would like to trade and I'll send you my list. I don't have any DVD-Rs to trade yet, but I would gladly offer 2:1 or B&P or CDRs to DVDRs in exchange for the NBTB DVD-R. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Best regards, Jeff email: jfrench67@yahoo.com --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031205/2209fae6/attachment.htm From jen-tdg at rogers.com Fri Dec 5 18:01:07 2003 From: jen-tdg at rogers.com (Jennifer Herbert) Date: Fri Dec 5 18:03:07 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: BAY13-F1019OpT4ySvL000044e4@hotmail.com> Message-ID: <009701c3bb83$ab1b2a60$e1523241@jennifermnm4xy> The song Bright Lights is the one that Van Morrison, Rod Stewart and various others have covered, I think. One reviewer mentioned that EC had done this song in the '70's. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031205/0af68ee2/attachment.htm From roante04 at yahoo.co.uk Sat Dec 6 02:51:34 2003 From: roante04 at yahoo.co.uk (=?iso-8859-1?q?a=20linden?=) Date: Sat Dec 6 02:52:08 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton Bashing Message??? Message-ID: <20031206075134.96353.qmail@web25007.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> Hi all, As we know, lately this digest has evolved into a Clapton Bashing Digest, but there's still some tender souls , me included, who would like to read mostly positive messages about our hero. My suggestion is that we use letters CBM (Clapton Bashing Message) in the title, when a bashing message is posted. This way you could prevent us poor (or as DeltaNick so wisely said it: The fans with blind faith, who haven't the ability to think for themselves) from getting hurt. Here's some suggestion for new CBM threads: CBM - Why isn't EC singing like he did on Four Until Late - what happened to "The Voice"? CBM - When did you last hear Pressed Rat and Warthog live - doesn't he know the words? CBM - Who did the perm on Clapton's hair - was the talent lost among all the moustache? CBM - Why doesn't Eric perform Spoonful anymore - are the chords too complicated? CBM - Was the Les Paul stolen or did EC just hide it to get rid of god? CBM - Who gave a Stratocaster to Slowhand - did Winwood know the reaults? CBM - Why does EC perform Lay Down Sally - was it a request from DeltaNick? and so on.. Happy bashing Ande ________________________________________________________________________ BT Yahoo! Broadband - Save ?80 when you order online today. Hurry! Offer ends 21st December 2003. The way the internet was meant to be. http://uk.rd.yahoo.com/evt=21064/*http://btyahoo.yahoo.co.uk From trevork1 at iinet.net.au Sat Dec 6 04:40:41 2003 From: trevork1 at iinet.net.au (trevor kempin) Date: Sat Dec 6 04:39:23 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Japan Tour 2003 Message-ID: <000001c3bbdd$04d76f60$40c03bcb@ecpm.com> I have just attended 5 shows on the 2003 Japan Tour. Two at Yokohama and three at the Budokan. I gotta say that the last two at the Budokan on 2nd and 3rd December were outstanding. Eric was really on fire. Everyone who I was with (who had attended many EC concerts over the years) commented that these were great shows. Let me tell you, Eric still has it. If you ever get to listen to the show from 2 December I am sure you will certainly agree. This tour is obviously a fill in before the new album gets released. I don't think that it is finished just yet. Trevor Kempin -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Scans and information at: http://www.geetarz.org And as always, comments and new cover scans are always welcome for posting. Cheers, Mark From texasbluboy at houston.rr.com Sat Dec 6 09:04:32 2003 From: texasbluboy at houston.rr.com (Daniel Kimball) Date: Sat Dec 6 09:05:20 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Can't Do Any Wrong After His Years In The Biz? References: <20031206075210.0764F8C166@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <3FD1E1F0.9423D2A7@houston.rr.com> Lately I have been seeing a few saying that they don't want to see any criticism of Eric and his rather droll and laid back playing as of late, but, how many of you could work on a job for 40 or more years and get a standing ovation everytime that we walked through the door of our work place. I don't think one could do it. And if you can, then look out your going to be crucified. There as far as I know was only one perfect man that ever lived and they crucified him. So why does a little looking at Eric's reticence to wail occasionally bring out the ones that think no one shouldn't say one bad thing about his elevator music. Some of the songs and some of his guitar playing will need little or no arranging to go straight to Muzak as of late and that's the truth. A clear and concise observation, not a thing to slash down a man that could do better if he wanted to and with all of us behind him we know that he can! Maybe everyone has their time when they don't do their best, but, should nothing be said when they don't hold up their end of the deal. Would your boss let you go to work and lay around and do half assed work for 20 years? I think not!!! I think around the end of the 70's is when Eric quit really giving his all, and I think some of it was so he could develop his vocals. Which he has done a great job at that. But, now that his vocals are hitting the top of the heap, why not bring his guitar playing back again. I know that some of those with the tender ears don't want to hear anything at all bad about Eric, but, is it bad to want him to do his best? And I don't think that looking back at his great past is talking bad about his present, just wishful thinking of what could be. I could go on but, why? There are always those who are not going to want to criticize and those who will. There are those who will accept anything just because it's the person that they adore his/or her work and those who want them to drive their heroes on to bigger and better things. So, I don't look at what is being said of Eric's rather sluggish present style as bashing but, wanting Eric to push and drive for a better future, not just going through the motions. Who says that an older person can't rock the house down, look at all of the great bluesmen who did it until the day they died!!!! Cheers, Daniel"TexasBluBoy"Kimball -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Message-ID: <20CF5316-2819-11D8-B1B4-000A95737460@earthlink.net> ...His singing sucks, he sings like a nightingale, his hair is too short and long, he doesn?t bend his strings like we all know he should, his sound is too thin, he wails, his music is destined for an elevator (lift, OK?) somewhere soon, he is on fire, he?s got the chops, he?s eating too many chops, it?s all his wife?s fault, marriage seems to be agreeing with him, he plays with feeling and emails in his solos, while his guitar gently weeps he dries the tears with his sloppy clothes, he hasn?t done anything since Cream, his best work was in the nineties, he?s lazy, in the process of beating back addictions, his beard covers his double chin quite nicely, clean shaven is the way to go, Mother?s Lament is my favorite tune, Crossroads baby - that?s the ticket, he?s coasting along on past fame, he?s famous coast to coast, he?s tall but his solos are too short, he moves his legs like a fiend when sitting down playing, he needs to be more animated, he doesn?t seem to care, he?s spent millions on and for the care of others, that?s Allman playing slide and Felix on the side and a sideman is what He always wants to be. He is in demand and he is Da man! I am so thankful he is with us today... Larry Clapton is God but his people are revolting (you can say that again!), From deltanick at comcast.net Sat Dec 6 16:05:09 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Sat Dec 6 16:04:42 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Can't Do Anything Wrong Message-ID: <002001c3bc3c$a212b320$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> >> I know that some of those with the tender ears don't want to hear anything at all bad about Eric, but, is it bad to want him to do his best? << Duh! DeltaNick From eddy.pollet at pandora.be Sat Dec 6 17:58:38 2003 From: eddy.pollet at pandora.be (POLLET Eddy) Date: Sat Dec 6 17:58:40 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton bashing Message-ID: Hi all, Just a remark in this discussion : there's a huge difference between being critical about someone and being critical about what someone is doing . All people on this list like some aspect of EC's music, but not necessarily all people like everything he has ever done or does nowadays . In the same way, liking some of his music, doesn't mean you have to sign a contact with your own blood saying that EC as a person is perfect, that he always made the right choices, and that you'll always agree for 100 % with what he does . EC having played about any musical style one can imagine, liking everything he has done, would imply that one likes all those styles to the same extent . Well ... I'm not like that :-) ... I like the blues and some of the harder work, but I don't care very much for bossa-nova style music or adult contemporary music (or whatever it may be called) . This means that I prefer the EC of the NBTB-tour to the EC of the Reptile era ... but I have to admit that even the EC of the Reptile era still does a great job and that his playing surely adds something to that kind of music, though I would prefer him doing what he did in his younger days . Otoh, I don't think I would still like his playing to the same extent as I do, if he had played in that way for 40 years, or, more precisely, I don't think he could have without repeating himself ... I already think it's a small miracle that he succeeds in playing everytime a different solo (except for the one on WT, but I guess he only plays that because he feels obliged to) in songs he has performed thousands of times . As for his "laziness" ... he has said it several times over the years that he finds himself lazy ... which doesn't necessarily means that he is . If there are any psychologists on this list, they'll agree with me that someone with EC's history as a child, has to have several issues with attachments and obsessions, and is bound to be a perfectionist . And for a real perfectionist, exercising only 16 hours per day, might be considered a form of laziness, since there are 24 hours in that day . Another characteristic of a perfectionist is that he's very much afraid of failure (to his eyes at least, and that's the only criterium he'll accept), so it is possible that EC will change music and musical style everytime he considers he has done something good : if he does better, that would mean that his older work wasn't that good, and if he doesn't do better ... well ... it's a failure . The solution then is to start doing something else, and to start all over again with something new . Anyway, the interesting thing in this discussion is not the outcome, but the discussion itself, and the arguments used . Eddy From llrrbb4 at yahoo.com Sat Dec 6 22:08:44 2003 From: llrrbb4 at yahoo.com (Lauren Blatt) Date: Sat Dec 6 22:09:15 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] =?iso-8859-1?q?All-stars_=91Power=92_Hendrix_tribute_?= Message-ID: <20031207030844.28768.qmail@web60006.mail.yahoo.com> All-stars ‘Power’ Hendrix tribute Prince, Clapton among artist to do covers of legend’s songs By Wes Orshoski BILLBOARD NEW YORK, Dec. 6 — A Jimi Hendrix tribute disc being spearheaded by the rock icon’s half-sister Janie Hendrix will feature a previously unreleased Stevie Ray Vaughan medley, as well as newly recorded covers from Prince, George Clinton and Bootsy Collins, Eric Clapton, Musiq and several others. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/ From roante04 at yahoo.co.uk Sun Dec 7 02:59:58 2003 From: roante04 at yahoo.co.uk (=?iso-8859-1?q?a=20linden?=) Date: Sun Dec 7 03:00:31 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Can't Do Anything Wrong Message-ID: <20031207075958.86324.qmail@web25010.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> Hi all, >> I know that some of those with the tender ears don't want to hear anything at all bad about Eric, but, is it bad to want him to do his best? << As the original Fan with Blind Faith, who hasn't the Ability to think for himself, I'd like to comment on this one. I think it's pretty strange to tell mr. Clapton to do his best, when in fact he's been one of hardest working musicians of last 40 years and always has delivered a performance way above most rock-musicians. It's a miracle this man is still alive and giving his music to millions and still we find these nice fans, who think they know better than our Eric, what he should do or wear. Well, of course it's their right, it just sounds pretty confudsing to me (tender soul)as these fans seem to have to waited something over 30 years and in vain. These should be called the real fans, I'd surely have deserted mr. Clapton many years ago if he didn't satisfy my musical tastes. Here's one more suggestion for a CBM -thread: CBM - EC is doing it only for the money - has he lost his over ?100 million on his current wardrobe? All the best Ande ________________________________________________________________________ BT Yahoo! Broadband - Save ?80 when you order online today. Hurry! Offer ends 21st December 2003. The way the internet was meant to be. http://uk.rd.yahoo.com/evt=21064/*http://btyahoo.yahoo.co.uk From slowhand at salisbury.net Sun Dec 7 09:02:15 2003 From: slowhand at salisbury.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Sun Dec 7 09:02:35 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Bright Lights Message-ID: <006801c3bcca$bda097e0$e104980c@steveproctor> "Bright Lights Big City" was the second encore at the Crossroads Centre concert at Madison Square Garden on June 30, 1999. Bob Dylan and Sheryl Crow joined EC on stage for this song. VH-1 did not include it, although astute viewers will notice brief footage of all three together. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031207/9bf711ed/attachment.htm From slowhand at salisbury.net Sun Dec 7 09:12:15 2003 From: slowhand at salisbury.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Sun Dec 7 09:12:27 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Happy birthday to Nathan East! Message-ID: <007701c3bccc$1fd3f280$e104980c@steveproctor> December 8 is Nathan's birthday. No doubt he'll be remembering another birthday while touring Japan a dozen years ago. George Harrison decided to give Nathan a leather jacket and took him to a number of stores to find just the right one. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031207/7dc21818/attachment.htm From slowhandnj at comcast.net Sun Dec 7 09:28:09 2003 From: slowhandnj at comcast.net (ToeKneeF) Date: Sun Dec 7 09:28:55 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] To Eric's Record Company - WAKE UP! Message-ID: <3FD338F9.3010804@comcast.net> While Eric may not be lazy, his record company certainly is. I recently upgraded to a surround-sound theater system at home. Part of that upgrade was the acquisition of a DVD player that also played SACD and DVD-Audio discs. My first 3 DVD-Audio purchases were: Reptile, Riding With The King, and Supernatural. When it comes to "extras", the difference between the Clapton and Santana discs is striking. On the Clapton discs you get music (Stereo and Surround-Sound), lyrics, biography, and some still pictures.........that's it! The Santana disc has music (Stereo and Surround-Sound), lyrics, still pictures, Web Content, a few videos, and a "Making of Supernatural" featurette, all in 5.1 Surround Sound! On subsequent visits to the record store I have checked out other DVD-Audio and SACD offerings and notice that quite a few have additional content a la the Santana release. One would hope that the record company would put a little more effort into its releases by an artist of Eric's stature. Unfortunately, it seems they are more interested in raking in the bucks than offering added value........................T -- "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. " Benjamin Franklin From SteveH1007 at aol.com Sun Dec 7 12:11:15 2003 From: SteveH1007 at aol.com (SteveH1007@aol.com) Date: Sun Dec 7 12:11:53 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 70 Message-ID: <1e0.1504d2dc.2d04b933@aol.com> If you cant praise EC then at least buy a Seiko watch from me, www.e17jewel.co.uk plug plug steve london -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Cheers! brooz _________________________________________________________________ Winterize your home with tips from MSN House & Home. http://special.msn.com/home/warmhome.armx From ddell at socal.rr.com Sun Dec 7 18:56:41 2003 From: ddell at socal.rr.com (Dave Dell) Date: Sun Dec 7 18:54:00 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] its about the music Message-ID: <001901c3bd1d$c2f5dd60$0302a8c0@socal.rr.com> Just to weigh in on the recent discussion....not that we need another opinion, but here goes anyway. Personally, I think Eric is just as fine a player now as he was back in the old days, and he frequently showcases guitar now, but that is not what he wants to do night after night, show after show, or recording after recording. He's about the songs now, fitting his tasty guitar work around the melodies and harmonics of the song. He has been on that course for a very long time now, starting with the Eric Clapton album, so it seems silly to me to be always looking back and wishing he'd play exactly like he did back then all the time. Frankly, I think the EC of today would blow the EC yesteryear off the stage if he wanted to...his playing is so much more melodic, eloquent, and almost universally perfect in execution as compared to the young and often stoned EC. He just isn't into playing notes for the sake of playing notes anymore and I, for one, am glad for that. Yes, he played some outstanding stuff back in the old days but as a fan of some 30+ years I wouldv'e hated to miss out on all the different paths Eric has taken us over the years. To me, his muscianship and guitar playing have varied and matured along the way and I'm very thankful for that. Way to go Eric! : ) Dave -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Lately I have been seeing a few saying that they don't want to see any criticism of Eric and his rather droll and laid back playing as of late, but, how many of you could work on a job for 40 or more years and get a standing ovation everytime that we walked through the door of our work place. I don't think one could do it. And if you can, then look out your going to be crucified. There as far as I know was only one perfect man that ever lived and they crucified him. So why does a little looking at Eric's reticence to wail occasionally bring out the ones that think no one shouldn't say one bad thing about his elevator music. Some of the songs and some of his guitar playing will need little or no arranging to go straight to Muzak as of late and that's the truth. A clear and concise observation, not a thing to slash down a man that could do better if he wanted to and with all of us behind him we know that he can! Maybe everyone has their time when they don't do their best, but, should nothing be said when they don't hold up their end of the deal. Would your boss let you go to work and lay around and do half assed work for 20 years? I think not!!! I think around the end of the 70's is when Eric quit really giving his all, and I think some of it was so he could develop his vocals. Which he has done a great job at that. But, now that his vocals are hitting the top of the heap, why not bring his guitar playing back again. I know that some of those with the tender ears don't want to hear anything at all bad about Eric, but, is it bad to want him to do his best? And I don't think that looking back at his great past is talking bad about his present, just wishful thinking of what could be. I could go on but, why? There are always those who are not going to want to criticize and those who will. There are those who will accept anything just because it's the person that they adore his/or her work and those who want them to drive their heroes on to bigger and better things. So, I don't look at what is being said of Eric's rather sluggish present style as bashing but, wanting Eric to push and drive for a better future, not just going through the motions. Who says that an older person can't rock the house down, look at all of the great bluesmen who did it until the day they died!!!! Cheers, Daniel"TexasBluBoy"Kimball -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031207/4250586e/attachment.htm From eddstanley at hotmail.com Mon Dec 8 08:28:42 2003 From: eddstanley at hotmail.com (Edward Stanley) Date: Mon Dec 8 08:29:15 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Uk Tour 2004 Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Kiel Municipal Auditorium St. Louis, Missouri (United States) 29-Jul-74 Legion Field Birmingham, Alabama (United States) 1-Oct-74 Forum Montreal, Quebec (Canada) 5-Oct-74 Capitol Centre Largo, Maryland (United States) 6-Oct-74 Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) 1-Nov-74 Budokan Tokyo (Japan) 5-Nov-74 Koseinenkin Kaikan Dai Hall Osaka (Japan) 6-Nov-74 Koseinenkin Kaikan Dai Hall Osaka (Japan) 26-Nov-74 Kongreßzentrum Hamburg (Germany) 27-Nov-74 Olympiahalle München (Germany) 29-Nov-74 Grugahalle Essen (Germany) 30-Nov-74 Ahoy Hall Rotterdam (Netherlands) 1-Dec-74 Palais des Sports Antwerpen (Belgium) 2-Dec-74 Parc des Expositions Paris (France) __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree From deltanick at comcast.net Mon Dec 8 11:47:26 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Mon Dec 8 11:47:01 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Can't Do Anything Wrong Message-ID: <000601c3bdaa$f6c06600$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> >> I think it's pretty strange to tell [M]r. Clapton to do his best when in fact he's been one of hardest working musicians of last 40 years. << Nobody's telling "Mr. Clapton" anything. We're having a discussion on the Internet. >> It's a miracle this man is still alive. << No it isn't. I think most people born in the UK in 1945 are still alive today. >> [T]hese nice fans, who think they know better than our Eric, what he should do or wear. << I don't care what Clapton wears. I think it's childish, as kids do in school, to discuss Clapton's clothing. He does what he wants. I like the music he makes, and I think he's one helluva guitar player, who has neglected this greatest of his talents. >> I'd surely have deserted [M]r. Clapton many years ago if he didn't satisfy my musical tastes. << This is what I did, for some 20+ years, beginning in 1971-1974. Clapton forgot about me, so I forgot about him. What brought me back to Clapton's music was "From The Cradle." It was certainly, in the eyes of many, the highest point of his career since his initital 1971-1974 "retirement." >> Frankly, I think the EC of today would blow the EC yesteryear off the stage if he wanted to ... his playing is so much more melodic, eloquent, and almost universally perfect in execution as compared to the young and often stoned EC. He just isn't into playing notes for the sake of playing notes anymore and I, for one, am glad for that. << Okay, let's compare: "Hideaway" - 1966 vs. 2003. "All Your Love" - 1966 vs. 2003. "Have You Heard" - 1966 vs. 2003. "Crossroads" - 1968 vs. later versions. His playing on all of the later versions, above, is quite a bit less melodic, less eloquent, and not anything close to perfect. The statement, above, is ludicrous. Consider the below quotes, most of which are from Clapton himself. DeltaNick ----- J. S.: Which group thus far in your career has given you the most satisfaction musically? E. C.: Up until now … John Mayall, really. It was very simple, down-to-earth blues. There was no fooling around, no bantering. We just did very lonely tours of England, playing little clubs -- very little money, six or seven nights a week; two, three or four sets -- just playing the blues. J.S.: Did you think this experience would provide a sort of jumping-off point for going out and doing your own thing? E.C: Well, I had that illusion at the time. I played with Mayall for about a year and a half and then I thought: well, now I can go on to my own thing, but I was sadly wrong (Jim Szantor, “Rock Roots: An Interview With Eric Clapton,” "Down Beat," 11 June 1970, p. 14). ----- Dan Forte: [Discussing magical guitar moments] Did those nights happen more often when you were a certain age or with a certain band? (Dan Forte, “Clapton,” Guitar Player, August 1976, p. 74). Eric Clapton: I think with Mayall’s band, it was always very easy (Dan Forte, “Clapton,” "Guitar Player," August 1976, pp. 74, 76). ----- Tommy Vance: Way back in the 60s and in the very early stages of your career -- prior to Cream, the supergroup of all time in the minds of just about all rock fans around the world -- which were your most gratifying periods then? Was it with Mayall? Eric Clapton: Yeah, doubtless with Mayall, ‘cause we worked hard. We worked about seven nights a week, sometimes two shows a night in different places and my chops were probably better than they ever have been. That was really the peak, I think (Tommy Vance, “The Eric Clapton Special,” Rock Hour, BBC Radio 1, 20 April 1980). ----- By 1974, when 461 Ocean Blvd was released, Clapton seemed to have finally laid his demons to rest. But unfortunately the passion and fire that has informed his best work with Mayall and Cream were gone as well. Clapton seemed like he was afraid to approach the flame again, as if letting loose in concert or on record would set off the whole miserable train of events that nearly killed him. Eric Clapton, urban guitar hero, died a slow, lingering death during the preceding years, and was reborn as a laid-back country bluesman with a gift for intimate little love songs ... The new Clapton uses his guitar as ornament to traditional song structures (Chris Douring and Chip Stern, “Eric Clapton: Dead Or Alive?” "International Musician And Recording World," May 1981, p. 36). ----- “I went into decline during the ‘70s. I was trying to disappear in a way and just become anonymous again. “When you’re in your mid-20s you’ve got something that you lose. If I was a sportsman I would have retired by now. You’ve just got a certain amount of dynamism that you lose when you turn 30. You have to accept that otherwise you’re chasing a dream” (Eric Clapton, as quoted in David Hepworth, “Eric,” "Q," January 1987, p. 43). ----- When it is suggested that Clapton’s music is mainstream, he replies, “Oh yes. Has been for quite a while.” Does it disappoint him? “Yes, I think I sold myself a long time ago. I made some kind of deal with myself to get along, to please people, just to make life easy, I think. It disturbs me a little to hear myself say that but I have to admit it because otherwise who am I kidding?” (Eric Clapton, as quoted in David Hepworth, “Eric,” "Q," January 1987, p. 43). ----- “‘Hideaway’ isn’t anything like Freddie King’s version, really. I had the confidence to play my version even then [in 1966], and when I did, and when I got a reaction, I knew I was doing the right thing” (Eric Clapton, as quoted in Peter Guralnick, “Eric Clapton At The Passion Threshold,” "Musician," February 1990, p. 48). ----- David Hepworth: Do you think you’ve improved as a guitarist as you’ve got older? Eric Clapton: Minimally. If you think about the amount of fire and power I had as a young man, say with John Mayall or Cream, I’m actually coming back to that style now but the fire may have gone simply because I haven’t got that youthfulness anymore (David Hepworth, “Dear God: The Importance Of Being Eric,” "Q," March 1994, p. 87). ----- Where once Clapton had succumbed to amnesiac loathing of his early work, the tone now was unashamedly nostalgic … In choosing to spotlight generous amounts of his past career, Clapton risked inevitable comparisons with his early technique. There were signs (as he had recognized himself in 1979) that his ability to play innovative noises, to play a lot of guitar without sounding fussy, had left him. Unlike a Hendrix, or, closer to home, a Jeff Beck, he never seemed to be struggling with something volatile and difficult to handle, risking the possibility that he might fail or, more likely, gloriously succeed on stage. There was a sameness about his note-by-note reproductions of original hits. The rough edges once routinely heard in the Bluesbreakers or Cream had been removed ... In an interview that summer he admitted, “When you’re in your mid-twenties you’ve got something that you lose ... If I was a sportsman, I would have retired by now” (Sandford, "Clapton: Edge Of Darkness," p. 226). ----- Clapton looks back on his records from the mid-1970s -- after his recovery from heroin addiction and as he sank into a drinking problem that lasted into the mid-1980s -- with the same honesty. ‘My attitude was anti-guitar playing, and I thought I was doing the absolute right thing,’ he says. ‘A lot of it was wrapped up in my alcoholism. There was denial in the way I was approaching those records: “One In Every Crowd,” Another Ticket, “Backless.” I got a lot of flak, and I wouldn’t listen (David Fricke, “Clapton at the End of the Highway,” "Rolling Stone," 21 June 2001, p. 42). -- END OF MESSAGE -- From adobe15 at theriver.com Mon Dec 8 11:17:41 2003 From: adobe15 at theriver.com (Kit Hamitlon) Date: Mon Dec 8 11:51:36 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] reply: Message-ID: <004301c3bda6$d084f0e0$6c9ffea9@UnknownUser> Steve London wrote: "If you cant praise EC then at least buy a Seiko watch from me, www.e17jewel.co.uk plug plug steve london OR you could buy the OFFICIAL Eric Clapton Signature Geiz G-Shock Watch (with EC's signature and "Blackie" in silhouette) FROM ME!!!!!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2676440425&category=31387&rd=1 ....or any other Claptonesque items that may appeal.....such as... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3368256987&category=29930&rd=1 cheers, JB -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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From LAWnek at aol.com Mon Dec 8 12:06:17 2003 From: LAWnek at aol.com (LAWnek@aol.com) Date: Mon Dec 8 12:06:54 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Truth in Advertising :) Message-ID: <07A59B18.32387659.0004760A@aol.com> JB wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>> OR you could buy the OFFICIAL Eric Clapton Signature Geiz G-Shock Watch (with EC's signature and "Blackie" in silhouette) FROM ME!!!!!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2676440425&category=31387&rd=1 "It is a G-Shock model, water-resistant and back lit by a sihouette of "Blackie" ( Eric Clapton's favorite guitar that went for almost $500,000.00 at the Christie's auction) when the auto-lite function is turned on. " >>>>>>>>>>>>>> FYI, JB - Eric STILL owns Blackie. He sold BROWNIE at the Christies Auction in June 1999. Where has truth in advertising gone ;) LA From gaefvill at tin.it Mon Dec 8 12:09:23 2003 From: gaefvill at tin.it (Gaetano Villari) Date: Mon Dec 8 12:12:37 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] accepting Eric "warts and all" (fixed2) Message-ID: <3FD4B043.000011.01608@abcd-8103bc416a> Well said, Larry. Eric Clapton has proved by far among the best musicians in the last century and so far. In my opinion and taking all musical skills into account, he is the best. Which doesn't mean I look at anything he does with no critical sense. I have my personal preferences and ideas about his career's phases, his songs and playing as well as any choice I know he's making in either his professional or personal life. Yet, whether Eric likes it or not, and I guess he doesn't, I'm sure he's a genius and his work is a milestone in contemporary history. And once such levels of excellence have been reached by an artist, and of affection by the fans, anything should be accepted "warts and all". Long live Eric! Best wishes Gaetano >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Message: 2 Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2003 13:22:19 -0500 From: Larry Jackson Subject: [Slowhand] Hey Clapton experts... To: slowhand@planet-torque.com Message-ID: <20CF5316-2819-11D8-B1B4-000A95737460@earthlink.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=WINDOWS-1252; format=flowed ...His singing sucks, he sings like a nightingale, his hair is too short and long, he doesnt bend his strings like we all know he should, his sound is too thin, he wails, his music is destined for an elevator (lift, OK?) somewhere soon, he is on fire, hes got the chops, hes eating too many chops, its all his wifes fault, marriage seems to be agreeing with him, he plays with feeling and emails in his solos, while his guitar gently weeps he dries the tears with his sloppy clothes, he hasnt done anything since Cream, his best work was in the nineties, hes lazy, in the process of beating back addictions, his beard covers his double chin quite nicely, clean shaven is the way to go, Mothers Lament is my favorite tune, Crossroads baby - thats the ticket, hes coasting along on past fame, hes famous coast to coast, hes tall but his solos are too short, he moves his legs like a fiend when sitting down playing, he needs to be more animated, he doesnt seem to care, hes spent millions on and for the care of others, thats Allman playing slide and Felix on the side and a sideman is what He always wants to be. He is in demand and he is Da man! I am so thankful he is with us today... Larry Clapton is God but his people are revolting (you can say that again!), From rtcb at comcast.net Mon Dec 8 12:16:53 2003 From: rtcb at comcast.net (Richard Batty) Date: Mon Dec 8 12:17:27 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] The ad nauseum thread.... Message-ID: What it all comes down to is what we like personally. The Bluesbreakers album was my entry into EC and Cream?s ?Crossroads? is still probably my favorite song of all time. However, I listen to the 1996 Hyde Park concert A LOT. The playing in ?Five Long Years?, ?Old Love? and even the acoustic ?Layla? impart as much feeling to me as ?Crossroads? did in he ?60s. I also love things like the interplay with Albert Lee on 1983?s ?The Shape You?re In? or the cascading solos in the Montserrat ?Same Old Blues? and the 24 Nights ?Running On Faith? or the amazing solo in the RAH 24 Jan 1990 ?Cocaine?. In fact, I really like the version of ?Lay Down Sally? from that show too. I play Pilgrim, Reptile and TDF often. The Legends shows as well. The ?Communion? soundtrack is probably the most haunting piece of music I have ever heard. The solo on Richie Sambora?s ?Mr. Bluesman? is a favorite. And, yes, I sometimes feel the urge to pull out ?I?m So Glad? from Goodbye Cream. To me, the feeling that EC conveys in his music comes through in many styles and I?m very, very thankful for all the variations. I?m sorry some of you find much of his music so disappointing. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031208/7b96684d/attachment.htm From EddyPauley at aol.com Mon Dec 8 12:40:58 2003 From: EddyPauley at aol.com (EddyPauley@aol.com) Date: Mon Dec 8 12:41:34 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] EC's Next Album? Message-ID: <11b.2bb9be81.2d0611aa@aol.com> IMHO Portnoy being on the next album is great news for the possible musical content. Portnoy was the harmonica player in Muddy Water's Band during the 70's. Cheers, E.P. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031208/8457f0a6/attachment.htm From apuraja8 at hotmail.com Mon Dec 8 13:02:03 2003 From: apuraja8 at hotmail.com (Apurva Parikh) Date: Mon Dec 8 13:02:34 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] EC then and now Message-ID: The EC then vs now comparison is not a slam on the man as an artist overall, but it's an argument that is begging Clapton to not ignore the fact that he's the best guitar player of his era and even now, if he decided to turn it on, he'd be the best.. The fact that many of us believe he's grown accustomed to the same style of playing post FTC and NBTB tours is not saying we don't like his guitar work, but we're saying that he has the potential to play differently and when he does choose to play songs such as All Your lOve, hideaway, you can hear nothing of what you heard 30 years ago.. _________________________________________________________________ Winterize your home with tips from MSN House & Home. http://special.msn.com/home/warmhome.armx From darmel at sbcglobal.net Mon Dec 8 13:20:50 2003 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (darmel@sbcglobal.net) Date: Mon Dec 8 13:20:54 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Portnoy! Message-ID: <004401c3bdb8$0310f160$64fdd10a@MELBOSS> Jerry Portnoy, huh? THAT"S a real good sign (blues)! >According to "Where'sERIC" magazine, EC has been recording recently at >London's Olympic Studios. Musicians participating in the recording sessions >include Simon Climie, Steve Gadd, Nathan East, Andy Fairweather Low, Billy >Preston, Jerry Portnoy, and Doyle Bramhall II. Mel Boss darmel@sbcglobal.net From gwornex at yahoo.com Mon Dec 8 13:34:28 2003 From: gwornex at yahoo.com (Greg W) Date: Mon Dec 8 13:35:19 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] The final solution Message-ID: <20031208183428.28925.qmail@web12502.mail.yahoo.com> Robert Stigwood killed Clapton.................. g.w. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/ From pcml2001 at libertysurf.fr Mon Dec 8 15:15:44 2003 From: pcml2001 at libertysurf.fr (=?iso-8859-1?Q?pcml2001@libertysurf.fr?=) Date: Mon Dec 8 15:16:17 2003 Subject: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Tickets_=3F_/_Re:_[Slowhand]_Uk_Tour_2004?= Message-ID: Hi all, I would like to go to the RAH to see him but unfortunately all dates are sold out. If anybody has 2 spare tickets, please let me know... Philippe ----- Original Message ----- From: Edward Stanley To: slowhand@planet-torque.com Sent: Monday, December 08, 2003 2:28 PM Subject: [Slowhand] Uk Tour 2004 I Think that the UK Tour 2004 at The Royal Albert Hall will be the best tour for Eric Clapton, because he says himself that it is his favourite venue. I'm sure he's going to play really good. Is anyone else going to The Royal Albert Hall to see him next year in 2004? from edd eddstanley@hotmail.com ********** L'ADSL A 20 EUR/MOIS********** Avec Tiscali, l'ADSL est ? 20 EUR/mois. Vous pourrez chercher longtemps avant de trouver moins cher ! Pour profiter de cette offre exceptionnelle, cliquez ici : http://register.tiscali.fr/adsl/ Offre soumise ? conditions. From rtcb at comcast.net Mon Dec 8 16:33:35 2003 From: rtcb at comcast.net (Richard Batty) Date: Mon Dec 8 16:34:12 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Blues songs on new album? Message-ID: Given EC?s history of often including a blues cover song or two on his rock albums, I?m wondering if studio versions of ?When You?ve Got A Good Friend?, ?Got My Mojo Working?, ?Kind Hearted Woman? and ?Bright Lights, Blues City? might show up on the new album, especially given the news that Jerry Portnoy is participating in the sessions. I posted a couple of years ago about which songs EC might have recorded that did not make it onto From the Cradle. Given the set lists of the 1993 and 1994 shows, there were more than enough songs to fill out a second album. I ?d love to see that released. Richard -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031208/705350a1/attachment-0001.htm From ChucklesIV at aol.com Mon Dec 8 17:58:11 2003 From: ChucklesIV at aol.com (ChucklesIV@aol.com) Date: Mon Dec 8 17:58:53 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Stigwood??! Message-ID: Stigwood killed Clapton???? TOTAL nonsesne. I am not even going to start with that discussion....go read up on your history and then think again. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031208/57f5d701/attachment.htm From darmel at sbcglobal.net Mon Dec 8 20:16:52 2003 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (darmel@sbcglobal.net) Date: Mon Dec 8 20:16:55 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Portnoy Message-ID: <001201c3bdf2$217c85d0$64fdd10a@MELBOSS> Eddy, great minds think alike! My thoughts exactly. Portnoy was awesome on the nbtb tour... Mel Boss darmel@sbcglobal.net >IMHO Portnoy being on the next album is great news for the possible musical >content. Portnoy was the harmonica player in Muddy Water's Band during the >70's. > >Cheers, >E.P. From steventr at ohsu.edu Mon Dec 8 21:15:58 2003 From: steventr at ohsu.edu (Tracy Stevenson) Date: Mon Dec 8 21:16:10 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Fly Fishing w/EC Message-ID: Hey Slowhanders & Fly Fisherman; Check this out... The "Slowhand Special"... http://www.niemieraflyrods.com/ Keep on Keepin' on; Tracy -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031208/e3c3a60e/attachment.htm From macca461 at hotmail.com Tue Dec 9 00:17:15 2003 From: macca461 at hotmail.com (Jon Maclean) Date: Tue Dec 9 00:17:47 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Eric's performances Message-ID: It’s interesting, all this discussion about EC’s perceived performing ability over the years, but I can’t say I have thought of any of it so far as “EC bashing”. Some healthy debate, constructively expressed, is surely a good thing. One thing that has not really been mentioned is Eric’s age and the effect it may be having on his playing. I read somewhere recently that Eric experiences some hand stiffening after a performance and needs to soak his fingers each night. He certainly has been quoted as saying that one of his biggest fears as he gets older is arthritis. If in fact he is beginning to feel signs of this, then it would be sensible for him to become more economic in the way he performs. I recently read the Charles Shaar Murray bio on the late John Lee Hooker, and that states that John Lee did everything in his performances (and he was still playing shows into his 80’s) as economically as possible, to conserve his energy. Eric is not at that stage yet, but there must be some adjustment which was not necessary, say even 10 years ago when he started the all-blues years. It follows that to play some of the more strenuous pieces and styles would tax him too much over a 2-hour show, so his technique has had to evolve to allow for that. None of this indicates laziness, just common sense on his part. If he were genuinely lazy he wouldn’t bother touring at all, hell, he doesn’t need the money, that’s for sure. Clearly he must still enjoy playing in front of a crowd and I think that most of us are grateful he still wants to do that. What he may have lost in some areas of his playing, he has gained in experience and all-round ability as a performer, so there is just as much for his fans to laud as there ever has been, but in different ways. Even a mellowing Eric Clapton is more interesting than most other performers I’ve ever heard of. Cheers, Jon _________________________________________________________________ Get less junk mail with ninemsn Premium. Click here http://ninemsn.com.au/premium/landing.asp From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Tue Dec 9 01:25:37 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Tue Dec 9 01:25:45 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] EC's Next Album? Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701BF9CC8@sunwex01.arivia.kom> "haremonica"? Was that on a tour with George? :-) NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is = subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found = at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the = disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy = thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) = 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. From weedweed at tiscali.fr Tue Dec 9 03:52:54 2003 From: weedweed at tiscali.fr (=?iso-8859-1?Q?weedweed@tiscali.fr?=) Date: Tue Dec 9 03:53:26 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Paris april 6 2004 on sale Message-ID: Tickets for Bercy on April 6 2004 are on sale right now on www.billetel.fr or fnac.com Regards ********** L'ADSL A 20 EUR/MOIS********** Avec Tiscali, l'ADSL est ? 20 EUR/mois. Vous pourrez chercher longtemps avant de trouver moins cher ! Pour profiter de cette offre exceptionnelle, cliquez ici : http://register.tiscali.fr/adsl/ Offre soumise ? conditions. From deltanick at comcast.net Tue Dec 9 05:35:03 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Tue Dec 9 05:34:38 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] EC's Next Album? Message-ID: <003101c3be40$1b52c720$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> Yes, guest starring from "Roger Rabbit." ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kevin Wilson" To: "DeltaNick" Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 1:22 AM Subject: RE: [Slowhand] EC's Next Album? "haremonica"? Was that on a tour with George? :) Kevin NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. From mersondennis at hotmail.com Tue Dec 9 07:21:39 2003 From: mersondennis at hotmail.com (Dennis Merson) Date: Tue Dec 9 07:22:11 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton quotes Message-ID: It can sometimes be incorrect to place quotes out of it's original context. Take the above quote: “Yes, I think I sold myself a long time ago. I made some kind of deal with myself to get along, to please people, just to make life easy, I think. It disturbs me a little to hear myself say that but I have to admit it because otherwise who am I kidding?” (Eric Clapton, as quoted in David Hepworth, “Eric,” "Q," January 1987, p. 43). My recollection tells me that EC said this as a comment on how and why ha ended up in the music bizz as a whole, and not a respond to why he'd gone pop/soft. There's a big difference there. But excuse me if I'm wrong. I would like to quote our man from his conversation with Larry King on CNN in 1998: LK: How long will Eric work? EC: I don't know if I got that kind of capacity (in reference to B.B.King). I honestly don't, I mean..' LK: Do you still play as good guitar? EC: Well, if I didn't feel I was improving I would definitely quit. LK: Improve?? EC: I think that's an axiom that I would have to hold for myself LK: Not as good, better? EC: Not even as good. I need to know that I'm actually getting a little bit better all the time. And what proves that for me is to go see someone like B.B., because I know that it can be done. LK: How about singing? EC: Singing too, same thing. It is also interesting to see what Eric told Dave Mead of "Guitarist" magazine in 1994: "I don't think my facility as a player has really got much better or worse. I mean, I've just finished doing a blues tune (...) and it doesn't sound that much stiffer or that much faster than when I was doing John Mayall or Cream - a bit more fluent, a bit more confident maybe" Eric is known as his own worst critic, and stating things like "my standards asr just too high for myself". He can sometimes be way too harsh on himself. But I certainly don't believe he would've done as much touring as he's done (and doing) if he wasn't comfortable with his own playing, and didn't feel able to reach a level that could stand for itself when compared to previous playing. I found Delatnicks "quote"-post thoughful and considerate. But I think one can digg up a lot of quotes that will paint a pretty negative picture, but in the next moment you'll find interviews that make it all look different. Have a nice day, Dennis M _________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch with absent friends - get MSN Messenger http://www.msn.co.uk/messenger From fred.frome at koeln.de Tue Dec 9 12:34:18 2003 From: fred.frome at koeln.de (Fred Frome Lptp) Date: Tue Dec 9 12:49:42 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] John Mayall on BBC 4 Message-ID: <00cf01c3be7c$99741690$1e68863e@FOFROMELaptop> Hi SDs, hello Constantin, sorry for being away for nearly a fortnight. It took me more than two hours to read all that SDs mail, most not worth it... Couldnt we accept HIM being a person as we all are ones with ups and downs?? The best saying was by ToeKneeF Do Our Expectations Drive OurPerception....................... Shouldn?t we enjoy HIM when He will bring us joy? It took me the five first tones and seconds at RAH in 2001 to forget the shabbish hotel across Hyde Park and the flight for 500 $!! But now something more productiv: dated 25th Nov. Constant sent me John Mayall on BBC 4 as a video disc of excellent quality! Here I?m now offering it to 5 new burners, pls. mail me privately! Best Fred -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031209/0bffc7f6/attachment.htm From liabar at tin.it Tue Dec 9 23:00:24 2003 From: liabar at tin.it (Lia Bartolomei) Date: Tue Dec 9 13:57:04 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 74 References: <20031209170003.61F0F8C292@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <004501c3bed2$2416f600$f170fea9@computer> To all the Italian slowhanders : I sent an e-mail one month ago to the Italian impresarios D'alessandro e Galli, to ask them to include a date of Eric's tour in Italy. As far as I know they were the organizer of the last real Clapton concerts taken in Italy (2001 world tour) excluding private Ferrari event and Pavarotti & friends. I'm asking you and all the southern swiss french and german friends to send them a similar e-mail. Who knows? It might work right. they are at http://www.dalessandroegalli.com/main/index.html info@dalessandroegalli.com I beg you cover them with this request. I long to see HIM in Italy again. "Vi prego riportateci Eric Clapton in Italia." thank you Lia ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 9:00 AM Subject: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 74 > Send Slowhand mailing list submissions to > slowhand@planet-torque.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > slowhand-request@planet-torque.com > > You can reach the person managing the list at > slowhand-owner@planet-torque.com > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Slowhand digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Stigwood??! (ChucklesIV@aol.com) > 2. Portnoy (darmel@sbcglobal.net) > 3. Fly Fishing w/EC (Tracy Stevenson) > 4. Eric's performances (Jon Maclean) > 5. RE: EC's Next Album? (Kevin Wilson) > 6. Paris april 6 2004 on sale ( weedweed@tiscali.fr ) > 7. Re: EC's Next Album? (DeltaNick) > 8. Clapton quotes (Dennis Merson) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2003 17:58:11 EST > From: ChucklesIV@aol.com > Subject: [Slowhand] Stigwood??! > To: slowhand@planet-torque.com > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Stigwood killed Clapton???? > > TOTAL nonsesne. > > I am not even going to start with that discussion....go read up on your > history and then think again. > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031208/57f5d701/att achment-0001.htm > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2003 17:16:52 -0800 > From: > Subject: [Slowhand] Portnoy > To: , > Message-ID: <001201c3bdf2$217c85d0$64fdd10a@MELBOSS> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Eddy, great minds think alike! My thoughts exactly. Portnoy was awesome on > the nbtb tour... > Mel Boss > darmel@sbcglobal.net > >IMHO Portnoy being on the next album is great news for the possible musical > >content. Portnoy was the harmonica player in Muddy Water's Band during the > >70's. > > > >Cheers, > >E.P. > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Mon, 08 Dec 2003 18:15:58 -0800 > From: "Tracy Stevenson" > Subject: [Slowhand] Fly Fishing w/EC > To: > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Hey Slowhanders & Fly Fisherman; > Check this out... The "Slowhand Special"... > http://www.niemieraflyrods.com/ > > Keep on Keepin' on; Tracy > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031208/e3c3a60e/att achment-0001.htm > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2003 05:17:15 +0000 > From: "Jon Maclean" > Subject: [Slowhand] Eric's performances > To: slowhand@planet-torque.com > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed > > It's interesting, all this discussion about EC's perceived performing > ability over the years, but I can't say I have thought of any of it so far > as "EC bashing". Some healthy debate, constructively expressed, is surely a > good thing. One thing that has not really been mentioned is Eric's age and > the effect it may be having on his playing. I read somewhere recently that > Eric experiences some hand stiffening after a performance and needs to soak > his fingers each night. He certainly has been quoted as saying that one of > his biggest fears as he gets older is arthritis. If in fact he is beginning > to feel signs of this, then it would be sensible for him to become more > economic in the way he performs. I recently read the Charles Shaar Murray > bio on the late John Lee Hooker, and that states that John Lee did > everything in his performances (and he was still playing shows into his > 80's) as economically as possible, to conserve his energy. Eric is not at > that stage yet, but there must be some adjustment which was not necessary, > say even 10 years ago when he started the all-blues years. It follows that > to play some of the more strenuous pieces and styles would tax him too much > over a 2-hour show, so his technique has had to evolve to allow for that. > None of this indicates laziness, just common sense on his part. If he were > genuinely lazy he wouldn't bother touring at all, hell, he doesn't need the > money, that's for sure. Clearly he must still enjoy playing in front of a > crowd and I think that most of us are grateful he still wants to do that. > What he may have lost in some areas of his playing, he has gained in > experience and all-round ability as a performer, so there is just as much > for his fans to laud as there ever has been, but in different ways. Even a > mellowing Eric Clapton is more interesting than most other performers I've > ever heard of. > > Cheers, > Jon > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get less junk mail with ninemsn Premium. Click here > http://ninemsn.com.au/premium/landing.asp > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2003 08:25:37 +0200 > From: "Kevin Wilson" > Subject: RE: [Slowhand] EC's Next Album? > Cc: "Slowhand Digest (E-mail)" > Message-ID: > <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701BF9CC8@sunwex01.arivia.kom> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="x-user-defined" > > "haremonica"? Was that on a tour with George? :-) > > > NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2003 09:52:54 +0100 > From: " weedweed@tiscali.fr " > Subject: [Slowhand] Paris april 6 2004 on sale > To: " slowhand " > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 > > Tickets for Bercy on April 6 2004 are on sale right now on www.billetel.fr or fnac.com > > Regards > > > > > ********** L'ADSL A 20 EUR/MOIS********** > Avec Tiscali, l'ADSL est ? 20 EUR/mois. Vous pourrez chercher longtemps avant de trouver moins cher ! > Pour profiter de cette offre exceptionnelle, cliquez ici : http://register.tiscali.fr/adsl/ > Offre soumise ? conditions. > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2003 05:35:03 -0500 > From: "DeltaNick" > Subject: Re: [Slowhand] EC's Next Album? > To: "Slowhand Digest" > Message-ID: <003101c3be40$1b52c720$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="x-user-defined" > > Yes, guest starring from "Roger Rabbit." > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Kevin Wilson" > To: "DeltaNick" > Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 1:22 AM > Subject: RE: [Slowhand] EC's Next Album? > > > "haremonica"? Was that on a tour with George? :) > Kevin > > > NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to > the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: > http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer > through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please > send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will > receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2003 12:21:39 +0000 > From: "Dennis Merson" > Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton quotes > To: slowhand@planet-torque.com > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed > > It can sometimes be incorrect to place quotes out of it's original context. > Take the above quote: > "Yes, I think I sold myself a long time ago. I made some kind of deal with > myself to get along, to please people, just to make life easy, I think. It > disturbs me a little to hear myself say that but I have to admit it because > otherwise who am I kidding?" (Eric Clapton, as quoted in David Hepworth, > "Eric," "Q," January 1987, p. 43). My recollection tells me that EC said > this as a comment on how and why ha ended up in the music bizz as a whole, > and not a respond to why he'd gone pop/soft. There's a big difference there. > But excuse me if I'm wrong. > > I would like to quote our man from his conversation with Larry King on CNN > in 1998: > > LK: How long will Eric work? > EC: I don't know if I got that kind of capacity (in reference to B.B.King). > I honestly don't, I mean..' > > LK: Do you still play as good guitar? > EC: Well, if I didn't feel I was improving I would definitely quit. > > LK: Improve?? > EC: I think that's an axiom that I would have to hold for myself > > LK: Not as good, better? > EC: Not even as good. I need to know that I'm actually getting a little bit > better all the time. And what proves that for me is to go see someone like > B.B., because I know that it can be done. > > LK: How about singing? > EC: Singing too, same thing. > > It is also interesting to see what Eric told Dave Mead of "Guitarist" > magazine in 1994: > "I don't think my facility as a player has really got much better or worse. > I mean, I've just finished doing a blues tune (...) and it doesn't sound > that much stiffer or that much faster than when I was doing John Mayall or > Cream - a bit more fluent, a bit more confident maybe" > > Eric is known as his own worst critic, and stating things like "my standards > asr just too high for myself". He can sometimes be way too harsh on himself. > But I certainly don't believe he would've done as much touring as he's done > (and doing) if he wasn't comfortable with his own playing, and didn't feel > able to reach a level that could stand for itself when compared to previous > playing. I found Delatnicks "quote"-post thoughful and considerate. But I > think one can digg up a lot of quotes that will paint a pretty negative > picture, but in the next moment you'll find interviews that make it all look > different. > > Have a nice day, > Dennis M > > _________________________________________________________________ > Stay in touch with absent friends - get MSN Messenger > http://www.msn.co.uk/messenger > > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Slowhand mailing list > Slowhand@planet-torque.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand > > > End of Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 74 > *************************************** From fubar at visi.com Tue Dec 9 19:25:30 2003 From: fubar at visi.com (Jerad Hoff) Date: Tue Dec 9 19:25:34 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Eric Clapton: "Blues" In-Reply-To: <20031209170002.CE3438C28F@six.pairlist.net> References: <20031209170002.CE3438C28F@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <5C8137F0-2AA7-11D8-A0AA-00039312A5C6@visi.com> I was browsing the iTunes Music Store and came across an EC album called "Blues" from 1999 released by Universal. I had not heard of this album. There appear to be many retreads from previous compilations, but a few of these I'm not sure I've seen elsewhere. Before You Accuse Me (Take a Look at Yourself) [Version 1] 4:41 Mean Old World 3:52 (w/Duane Allman) Ain't That Lovin You 5:30 The Sky Is Crying 4:01 Cryin' 2:55 Have You Ever Loved a Woman 6:54 (Dominos Alberta 2:50 Early in the Morning 7:57 Give Me Strength 2:54 Meet Me (Down at the Bottom) 6:59 County Jail Blues 3:59 Floating Bridge 6:35 Blow Wind Blow 3:00 To Make Somebody Happy 5:14 Before You Accuse Me (Take a Look at Yourself) [Version 2] 4:40 Stormy Monday 12:49 Worried Life Blues 5:57 Have You Ever Loved a Woman 7:46 Wonderful Tonight 6:23 Kind Hearted Woman 5:10 Driftin' Blues 6:57 Crossroads 5:48 Further On Up the Road (Live) 8:32 On Alberta, EC's voice is really tough to listen to. I'd appreciate some info on this album, is it one to have? From scottw at frazmtn.com Wed Dec 10 00:39:22 2003 From: scottw at frazmtn.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Wed Dec 10 00:39:27 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] EC discussion Message-ID: <02b001c3bedf$f8334580$0b64a8c0@youro0kwkw9jwc> It sure is nice to see postings again on the Digest from so many old friends! I was afraid nobody was subscribing any more. For me the great thing about Eric is that having put out so many musical styles over the last 40 years there is always something I can throw on that satisfies my musical tastes for almost every mood I am in. We are very lucky to have that option. Hello to all of you! Scott Wallenberg From aandersen at stofanet.dk Wed Dec 10 05:53:57 2003 From: aandersen at stofanet.dk (Anna M.Andersen) Date: Wed Dec 10 05:54:00 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] FS: tix for RAH Message-ID: <27C43394-2AFF-11D8-9D42-000A95DACB30@stofanet.dk> Sorry to go off topic ... But just figured that if someone from this group is interested in 2 adjacent tickets for ERIC CLAPTON in a sold out concert they can mail me. Tickets are situated STALLS J, ROW 5, SEATS 48 and 49 at the Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 5th May 2004. These are excellent seated tickets: Just at the left behind the arena area where the sloping stalls begin, in row 5. Value of the tickets is ?123, after booking, handling and postage costs are taken into consideration. Face value is 55 pounds each. Once again... sorry to go off topic but I figured that if someone in here is as big a fan of EC as I am, I'd be more than happy to sell the tix to that person rather than on ebay :-) /Anna -- http://home1.stofanet.dk/bassbabe/ iChat/AOL/ICQ: annabassand (AOL/AIM handle) From turbineltd at btconnect.com Wed Dec 10 07:57:59 2003 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Wed Dec 10 07:56:19 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] EC & JJ Cale - Buddy Holly Tribute Songs & more! Message-ID: <001301c3bf1d$4d06bd70$0100a8c0@dellws410> Digesters, The three songs from the Buddy Holly Tribute on which EC collaborated with JJ Cale have been seeded on the following URL: http://www.sharingthegroove.org/msgboard/showthread.php?s=&threadid=25982 The JJ Cale Rarities is a very recent compilation of obscure singles and studio out-takes; the audio quality is very good. You will also find the following gems: Cream - Ricky Tick, (not as good quality as "Renovating the Blues"), but with a Yardbirds track: http://www.sharingthegroove.org/msgboard/showthread.php?s=&threadid=23075 Cream - Live at the Grande Ballroom: http://www.sharingthegroove.org/msgboard/showthread.php?s=&threadid=25478 Eric Clapton - Club Full of Blues: (Brilliant, I can see why Mark D raves over this) http://www.sharingthegroove.org/msgboard/showthread.php?s=&threadid=25498 Derek & The Dominos - Fillmore Double Night: http://www.sharingthegroove.org/msgboard/showthread.php?s=&threadid=25022 John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers Featuring Eric Clapton - "Bluesbreaking!" http://www.sharingthegroove.org/msgboard/showthread.php?s=&threadid=23560 Blind Faith: - "Well Alright" - Morgan Studios Feb. 1969 & Hyde Park Live 6/7/69 http://www.sharingthegroove.org/msgboard/showthread.php?s=&threadid=23060 Although Track-12 is one of Eric's instrumentals (Snake Drive etc, I haven't worked it out yet) John From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Wed Dec 10 09:02:04 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Wed Dec 10 09:02:12 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Eric Clapton: "Blues" Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701BF9CCD@sunwex01.arivia.kom> That is true, considering it was supposedly recorded on the same day as "Cocaine". But that's what happened when the day dragged on and everyone got a little thirsty. Thankfully today it's not the same. Kevin On Alberta, EC's voice is really tough to listen to. NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. From desosa at fiat.com Wed Dec 10 12:12:40 2003 From: desosa at fiat.com (FERNANDEZ de SOSA Juan Manuel) Date: Wed Dec 10 12:12:23 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] RE: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 75 Message-ID: <6754CD43E415D411B32E00508B6D28D202829786@ex1madntd01.its.it> ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2003 18:25:30 -0600 From: Jerad Hoff Subject: [Slowhand] Eric Clapton: "Blues" To: slowhand@planet-torque.com Message-ID: <5C8137F0-2AA7-11D8-A0AA-00039312A5C6@visi.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed I was browsing the iTunes Music Store and came across an EC album called "Blues" from 1999 released by Universal. I had not heard of this album. There appear to be many retreads from previous compilations, but a few of these I'm not sure I've seen elsewhere. Before You Accuse Me (Take a Look at Yourself) [Version 1] 4:41 Mean Old World 3:52 (w/Duane Allman) Ain't That Lovin You 5:30 The Sky Is Crying 4:01 Cryin' 2:55 Have You Ever Loved a Woman 6:54 (Dominos Alberta 2:50 Early in the Morning 7:57 Give Me Strength 2:54 Meet Me (Down at the Bottom) 6:59 County Jail Blues 3:59 Floating Bridge 6:35 Blow Wind Blow 3:00 To Make Somebody Happy 5:14 Before You Accuse Me (Take a Look at Yourself) [Version 2] 4:40 Stormy Monday 12:49 Worried Life Blues 5:57 Have You Ever Loved a Woman 7:46 Wonderful Tonight 6:23 Kind Hearted Woman 5:10 Driftin' Blues 6:57 Crossroads 5:48 Further On Up the Road (Live) 8:32 On Alberta, EC's voice is really tough to listen to. I'd appreciate some info on this album, is it one to have? ----------------------------- I have bought this double CD some time ago and I'm really happy with it. I like a lot Disc 2, even if I prefer another versions of some songs (Have you ever loved a woman, Worried life blues and Before you accuse me). But I like it enough to buy it again if I lost it. Convinced? Juanma (from Spain) ------------------------------ From turbineltd at btconnect.com Wed Dec 10 12:51:22 2003 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Wed Dec 10 12:49:17 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Private message for Tony Fiallo; (definitely no EC content) Message-ID: <001b01c3bf46$3f016da0$0100a8c0@dellws410> Tony, mail to the following account: slowhandnj@comcast.com is bounced, I suspect your mailbox is full. John From aks112778 at hotmail.com Wed Dec 10 13:28:52 2003 From: aks112778 at hotmail.com (allan simpson) Date: Wed Dec 10 13:29:24 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Peaches and Diesel Message-ID: I was just listening to a good live version of this song. I always liked it and always wondered if it was written for Duane Allman. I've heard that Allman crashed his motorcycle into a Peach truck and thought the title of the song might indicate a link. Anyone out there know? Thanks. Ken _________________________________________________________________ Browse styles for all ages, from the latest looks to cozy weekend wear at MSN Shopping. And check out the beauty products! http://shopping.msn.com From quadzila at optonline.net Wed Dec 10 15:43:48 2003 From: quadzila at optonline.net (Dan) Date: Wed Dec 10 15:45:00 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Y'all going to vote? Message-ID: <006b01c3bf5e$50017650$3ff75643@cv320450a> Check out http://www.guitarplayer.com/player_survey/ Dan Quadzila@optonline.net From gwornex at yahoo.com Wed Dec 10 19:15:38 2003 From: gwornex at yahoo.com (Greg W) Date: Wed Dec 10 19:15:42 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Re: Stigwood?? In-Reply-To: <20031209170002.75EF88C274@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <20031211001538.15984.qmail@web12506.mail.yahoo.com> > > > Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2003 17:58:11 EST > From: ChucklesIV@aol.com > Subject: [Slowhand] Stigwood??! > To: slowhand@planet-torque.com > > > Stigwood killed Clapton???? > > TOTAL nonsesne. > > I am not even going to start with that > discussion....go read up on your > history and then think again. > Here's my revised opinion............. There's nothing more humiliating than being flamed by a guy (gal?) named Chuckles................ g.w. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/ From deltanick at comcast.net Wed Dec 10 21:37:21 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Wed Dec 10 21:38:22 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] PBS Blues Special Message-ID: <003201c3bf8f$b43c8700$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> I didn't get to see the 7-part PBS blues special, in September, because of a death in the family, except for the last episode ("Piano Blues"), hosted by Clint Eastwood. For those interested, the latest issue of "Discoveries" (December 2003) has a review that is simply blistering in its criticism. Wow! The reviewer did have good things to say about Eric Clapton and John Mayall, however. DeltaNick From vdv64 at yahoo.com Thu Dec 11 10:25:14 2003 From: vdv64 at yahoo.com (=?iso-8859-1?q?PM?=) Date: Thu Dec 11 10:25:47 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] eTrade Message-ID: <20031211152514.67637.qmail@web60302.mail.yahoo.com> Hi slowhanders, I tried and joked a little with Dircect Connect (DC++), that file-sharing program. It works pretty well. So I set up an own private hub to share shows in SHNS-format (lossless) with some friends. If anyone is interested to partecipate please contact me privately (vdv64@yahooNospam.com - remove Nospam). I don't plan a big thing, no just a friendly, familiary sharing/exchanging/trading with "subscribed members". Anyone gets a password and the only rules are to be kind and to keep the sp?rit of spreading good music - first of all EC's music but also from other artists. BTW this hub will not go public. Anyone ? Awaiting some interest. Regards Peter __________________________________________________________________ Gesendet von Yahoo! Mail - http://mail.yahoo.de Logos und Klingelt?ne f?rs Handy bei http://sms.yahoo.de From auron at ffsphere.net Thu Dec 11 11:27:25 2003 From: auron at ffsphere.net (Peter Skelton) Date: Thu Dec 11 11:27:49 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Eric Clapton: "Blues" References: <20031209170002.CE3438C28F@six.pairlist.net> <5C8137F0-2AA7-11D8-A0AA-00039312A5C6@visi.com> Message-ID: <007a01c3c003$afef5b40$4d00a8c0@peter> That album has the best version of Wonderful Tonight on it I've ever heard. I just played that one at a school concert. Wonderful :) Yeah, its one to have. The live disc is especially good, great playing, EC is clearly in full form. Studio stuff is great too. One to have Peter ----- Original Message ----- From: Jerad Hoff To: slowhand@planet-torque.com Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2003 12:25 AM Subject: [Slowhand] Eric Clapton: "Blues" I was browsing the iTunes Music Store and came across an EC album called "Blues" from 1999 released by Universal. I had not heard of this album. There appear to be many retreads from previous compilations, but a few of these I'm not sure I've seen elsewhere. Before You Accuse Me (Take a Look at Yourself) [Version 1] 4:41 Mean Old World 3:52 (w/Duane Allman) Ain't That Lovin You 5:30 The Sky Is Crying 4:01 Cryin' 2:55 Have You Ever Loved a Woman 6:54 (Dominos Alberta 2:50 Early in the Morning 7:57 Give Me Strength 2:54 Meet Me (Down at the Bottom) 6:59 County Jail Blues 3:59 Floating Bridge 6:35 Blow Wind Blow 3:00 To Make Somebody Happy 5:14 Before You Accuse Me (Take a Look at Yourself) [Version 2] 4:40 Stormy Monday 12:49 Worried Life Blues 5:57 Have You Ever Loved a Woman 7:46 Wonderful Tonight 6:23 Kind Hearted Woman 5:10 Driftin' Blues 6:57 Crossroads 5:48 Further On Up the Road (Live) 8:32 On Alberta, EC's voice is really tough to listen to. I'd appreciate some info on this album, is it one to have? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031211/4591b3fc/attachment.htm From llt58 at hotmail.com Thu Dec 11 16:26:07 2003 From: llt58 at hotmail.com (Loraine Taylor) Date: Thu Dec 11 16:26:40 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Crossroads by Schumacher Message-ID: I didn't realize this, but the latest version of "Crossroads: The Life and Music of Eric Clapton" by Michael Schumacher has been updated to the year 2002 - it ends with Eric and Melia getting married. I just happened to flip through it at a bookstore today. Loraine _________________________________________________________________ Don’t worry if your Inbox will max out while you are enjoying the holidays. Get MSN Extra Storage! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es From seger001 at gold.tc.umn.edu Thu Dec 11 18:24:00 2003 From: seger001 at gold.tc.umn.edu (Pat Seger) Date: Thu Dec 11 18:22:50 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] NO CLAPTON content - Rock n Roll Hall of Fame induction tickets? Message-ID: Does anyone on the list have info on how you can obtain tickets to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies in New York, March 15 2004? No, Eric is not being inducted again this year, but Bob Seger is and I would love to get my brother (Bob) a pair of tickets to see the event. Figure I better start now. reply off list to: seger001@gold.tc.umn.edu thanks ---- Pat Seger seger001@gold.tc.umn.edu From fabiodwyer at hotmail.com Thu Dec 11 19:25:07 2003 From: fabiodwyer at hotmail.com (Fabio Dwyer) Date: Thu Dec 11 19:25:39 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Guitar Player Pool- The Lazy Winner is... Message-ID: >Subject: [Slowhand] Y'all going to vote? >Check out >http://www.guitarplayer.com/player_survey/ >Dan Hi Dan, just visited the link. Of course I can't take this kind of stuff seriously, but since it's organized to put down that ridicule Rolling "We Broke Cream" Stones ranking, just for the sake of fun, I decided to vote. Here are my choices: Top Ten: 1-Eric Clapton 2-Mark Knopfler 3-Robben Ford 4-Stevie Ray Vaughan 5-Dave Gilmour 6-Jeff Beck 7-Carlos Santana 8-Brian May 9-Warren Haynes 10-Coco Montoya Young Gun: Jonny Lang Best Female: Bonnie Raitt Living Legend: B.B. King Icon: Robert Johnson I put the lazy guy on top:-) Maybe he'll be too lazy to climb till the top of anything by himself, so I gave him a little push up (a sincere choice!). I would love to know the preferences of other digesteers (besides Clapton, of course). I believe DeltaNick would choose Peter Green and Mick Taylor and other bluesbreakers too... Joe Lang is for #1-Jeff Beck. My "brother in arms" Andre Salles will choose Knopfler for sure:-)... Fabio Dwyer PS1. Where are B.B.King, Buddy Guy, Duanne Allman, Jimmy Page and Jimi Hendrix? In my list, between 11th and 15th. There's simply not room enough for all, and my choices are based on players who, in the past (half of the list) and in the present (other half) were/are the most influencial in my playing and most played in my stereo. PS2. Come on, people start the flames-hahaha _________________________________________________________________ MSN Hotmail, o maior webmail do Brasil. http://www.hotmail.com From Musicdav24 at aol.com Thu Dec 11 22:54:22 2003 From: Musicdav24 at aol.com (Musicdav24@aol.com) Date: Thu Dec 11 22:54:57 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 77 Message-ID: <192.23a5d558.2d0a95ee@aol.com> Help! I am looking for the following original Clapton titles from Mid Valley,Tarantura, and/or Empress Valley: Fillmore Double Night (4CD) Play With Fire Revisited (2CD) The Rainbow Concert 25th Anniversary (4CD) Please someone help! If any one has any of these and they are looking to sell them (originals please), please please please conatct me at musicdav24@aol.com. Thank you!!! Dave From desosa at fiat.com Fri Dec 12 07:04:27 2003 From: desosa at fiat.com (FERNANDEZ de SOSA Juan Manuel) Date: Fri Dec 12 07:03:53 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] RE: Mayall Doku Message-ID: <6754CD43E415D411B32E00508B6D28D202847BCA@ex1madntd01.its.it> Thanks to the generosity of Peter (from Austria) I can now offer the Mayall Doku to the first five slowhanders to write me privately. Juanma (Spain) desosa@fiat.com -----Mensaje original----- De: slowhand-request@planet-torque.com [mailto:slowhand-request@planet-torque.com] Enviado el: jueves, 11 de diciembre de 2003 18:00 Para: slowhand@planet-torque.com Asunto: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 77 Send Slowhand mailing list submissions to slowhand@planet-torque.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to slowhand-request@planet-torque.com You can reach the person managing the list at slowhand-owner@planet-torque.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Slowhand digest..." Today's Topics: 1. RE: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 75 (FERNANDEZ de SOSA Juan Manuel) 2. Private message for Tony Fiallo; (definitely no EC content) (John Mills) 3. Peaches and Diesel (allan simpson) 4. Y'all going to vote? (Dan) 5. Re: Re: Stigwood?? (Greg W) 6. PBS Blues Special (DeltaNick) 7. eTrade (PM) 8. Re: Eric Clapton: "Blues" (Peter Skelton) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 18:12:40 +0100 From: FERNANDEZ de SOSA Juan Manuel Subject: [Slowhand] RE: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 75 To: slowhand@planet-torque.com Message-ID: <6754CD43E415D411B32E00508B6D28D202829786@ex1madntd01.its.it> Content-Type: text/plain ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2003 18:25:30 -0600 From: Jerad Hoff Subject: [Slowhand] Eric Clapton: "Blues" To: slowhand@planet-torque.com Message-ID: <5C8137F0-2AA7-11D8-A0AA-00039312A5C6@visi.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed I was browsing the iTunes Music Store and came across an EC album called "Blues" from 1999 released by Universal. I had not heard of this album. There appear to be many retreads from previous compilations, but a few of these I'm not sure I've seen elsewhere. Before You Accuse Me (Take a Look at Yourself) [Version 1] 4:41 Mean Old World 3:52 (w/Duane Allman) Ain't That Lovin You 5:30 The Sky Is Crying 4:01 Cryin' 2:55 Have You Ever Loved a Woman 6:54 (Dominos Alberta 2:50 Early in the Morning 7:57 Give Me Strength 2:54 Meet Me (Down at the Bottom) 6:59 County Jail Blues 3:59 Floating Bridge 6:35 Blow Wind Blow 3:00 To Make Somebody Happy 5:14 Before You Accuse Me (Take a Look at Yourself) [Version 2] 4:40 Stormy Monday 12:49 Worried Life Blues 5:57 Have You Ever Loved a Woman 7:46 Wonderful Tonight 6:23 Kind Hearted Woman 5:10 Driftin' Blues 6:57 Crossroads 5:48 Further On Up the Road (Live) 8:32 On Alberta, EC's voice is really tough to listen to. I'd appreciate some info on this album, is it one to have? ----------------------------- I have bought this double CD some time ago and I'm really happy with it. I like a lot Disc 2, even if I prefer another versions of some songs (Have you ever loved a woman, Worried life blues and Before you accuse me). But I like it enough to buy it again if I lost it. Convinced? Juanma (from Spain) ------------------------------ ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 17:51:22 -0000 From: "John Mills" Subject: [Slowhand] Private message for Tony Fiallo; (definitely no EC content) To: Message-ID: <001b01c3bf46$3f016da0$0100a8c0@dellws410> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Tony, mail to the following account: slowhandnj@comcast.com is bounced, I suspect your mailbox is full. John ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 18:28:52 +0000 From: "allan simpson" Subject: [Slowhand] Peaches and Diesel To: slowhand@planet-torque.com Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed I was just listening to a good live version of this song. I always liked it and always wondered if it was written for Duane Allman. I've heard that Allman crashed his motorcycle into a Peach truck and thought the title of the song might indicate a link. Anyone out there know? Thanks. Ken _________________________________________________________________ Browse styles for all ages, from the latest looks to cozy weekend wear at MSN Shopping. And check out the beauty products! http://shopping.msn.com ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 15:43:48 -0500 From: Dan Subject: [Slowhand] Y'all going to vote? To: slowhand@planet-torque.com Message-ID: <006b01c3bf5e$50017650$3ff75643@cv320450a> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Check out http://www.guitarplayer.com/player_survey/ Dan Quadzila@optonline.net ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 16:15:38 -0800 (PST) From: Greg W Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Re: Stigwood?? To: slowhand@planet-torque.com Message-ID: <20031211001538.15984.qmail@web12506.mail.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > > Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2003 17:58:11 EST > From: ChucklesIV@aol.com > Subject: [Slowhand] Stigwood??! > To: slowhand@planet-torque.com > > > Stigwood killed Clapton???? > > TOTAL nonsesne. > > I am not even going to start with that > discussion....go read up on your > history and then think again. > Here's my revised opinion............. There's nothing more humiliating than being flamed by a guy (gal?) named Chuckles................ g.w. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 21:37:21 -0500 From: "DeltaNick" Subject: [Slowhand] PBS Blues Special To: "Slowhand Digest" Message-ID: <003201c3bf8f$b43c8700$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="x-user-defined" I didn't get to see the 7-part PBS blues special, in September, because of a death in the family, except for the last episode ("Piano Blues"), hosted by Clint Eastwood. For those interested, the latest issue of "Discoveries" (December 2003) has a review that is simply blistering in its criticism. Wow! The reviewer did have good things to say about Eric Clapton and John Mayall, however. DeltaNick ------------------------------ Message: 7 Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 16:25:14 +0100 (CET) From: PM Subject: [Slowhand] eTrade To: slowhand@planet-torque.com Message-ID: <20031211152514.67637.qmail@web60302.mail.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hi slowhanders, I tried and joked a little with Dircect Connect (DC++), that file-sharing program. It works pretty well. So I set up an own private hub to share shows in SHNS-format (lossless) with some friends. If anyone is interested to partecipate please contact me privately (vdv64@yahooNospam.com - remove Nospam). I don't plan a big thing, no just a friendly, familiary sharing/exchanging/trading with "subscribed members". Anyone gets a password and the only rules are to be kind and to keep the sp?rit of spreading good music - first of all EC's music but also from other artists. BTW this hub will not go public. Anyone ? Awaiting some interest. Regards Peter __________________________________________________________________ Gesendet von Yahoo! Mail - http://mail.yahoo.de Logos und Klingelt?ne f?rs Handy bei http://sms.yahoo.de ------------------------------ Message: 8 Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 16:27:25 -0000 From: "Peter Skelton" Subject: Re: [Slowhand] Eric Clapton: "Blues" To: "Slowhand List" Message-ID: <007a01c3c003$afef5b40$4d00a8c0@peter> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" That album has the best version of Wonderful Tonight on it I've ever heard. I just played that one at a school concert. Wonderful :) Yeah, its one to have. The live disc is especially good, great playing, EC is clearly in full form. Studio stuff is great too. One to have Peter ----- Original Message ----- From: Jerad Hoff To: slowhand@planet-torque.com Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2003 12:25 AM Subject: [Slowhand] Eric Clapton: "Blues" I was browsing the iTunes Music Store and came across an EC album called "Blues" from 1999 released by Universal. I had not heard of this album. There appear to be many retreads from previous compilations, but a few of these I'm not sure I've seen elsewhere. Before You Accuse Me (Take a Look at Yourself) [Version 1] 4:41 Mean Old World 3:52 (w/Duane Allman) Ain't That Lovin You 5:30 The Sky Is Crying 4:01 Cryin' 2:55 Have You Ever Loved a Woman 6:54 (Dominos Alberta 2:50 Early in the Morning 7:57 Give Me Strength 2:54 Meet Me (Down at the Bottom) 6:59 County Jail Blues 3:59 Floating Bridge 6:35 Blow Wind Blow 3:00 To Make Somebody Happy 5:14 Before You Accuse Me (Take a Look at Yourself) [Version 2] 4:40 Stormy Monday 12:49 Worried Life Blues 5:57 Have You Ever Loved a Woman 7:46 Wonderful Tonight 6:23 Kind Hearted Woman 5:10 Driftin' Blues 6:57 Crossroads 5:48 Further On Up the Road (Live) 8:32 On Alberta, EC's voice is really tough to listen to. I'd appreciate some info on this album, is it one to have? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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More info can be read on the Where's ERIC! website at www.whereseric.com, or the Royal Albert Hall website at www.royalalberthall.com Best regards, Marco. ================================================== Marco van Rooijen - marco@whereseric.com Web Co-ordinator Where's ERIC! - The Eric Clapton Fan Club Magazine Visit us on the web at: www.whereseric.com and www.ericclaptonfaq.com ================================================== From CBaca at salud.unm.edu Fri Dec 12 11:37:59 2003 From: CBaca at salud.unm.edu (Camilla Baca) Date: Fri Dec 12 11:38:26 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Legends Message-ID: Hello Everyone, Thank you Kevin, I have received the Legends Cd's and can now offer them out to the first four persons to respond. Camilla -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/ From Bblayla at aol.com Fri Dec 12 13:04:57 2003 From: Bblayla at aol.com (Bblayla@aol.com) Date: Fri Dec 12 13:05:35 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] help-want to subcribe Message-ID: <143.1e1c3ead.2d0b5d49@aol.com> Please add me to your slowhand digest bbulrich@mbb.net From daveb at kgatech.com Fri Dec 12 13:44:42 2003 From: daveb at kgatech.com (daveb) Date: Fri Dec 12 13:51:24 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Guitar Player Top Guitarists Poll Message-ID: I voted and here's my list: Top Ten EC SRV Duane Allman Jimi Hendrix Eric Johnson Otis Rush Albert King Chet Atkins T-Bone Walker Young Gun Johnny Lang Best Female Guitarist Sue Foley Living legend Les Paul Icon Stevie Ray Vaughan Dave B. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Best living legend : EC Best guitar icon for ever : Jimi "sonic" Hendrix Best Regards : Sebastien (from Paris) From fred.frome at koeln.de Sat Dec 13 04:44:35 2003 From: fred.frome at koeln.de (Fred Frome Lptp) Date: Sat Dec 13 04:46:53 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] John Mayall on BBC4 VCD Message-ID: <00d201c3c15d$cef11050$296c863e@FOFROMELaptop> Hopefully during X-mas (burner at home, me too) I will be able to burn the John Mayall on BBC4 VCD for Robert Zimmer, US Dan Gove, US J Fernandez da Sosa, Spain Many thanks to C.Backes for the seed! Have a Merry X-Mas and a Happy New Year all together! All SDs included of course! And a fine double concert on the occansion to those who see Eric, then! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Check out some snippets on his webpage: www.montemontgomery.com Blistering lead guitar on an acoustic.....very impressive to see live. > > Here's my top 10 in no particular order: > > Merle Travis > Chet Atkins > Eric Johnson > Steve Warriner > Glenn Campbell > Peter Green > Prince > Andre Segovia > Ritchie Blackmore > Vince Gill > > And the award for 'longest career playing the same > riff' award: BB King From timesafe at visi.com Sat Dec 13 12:45:44 2003 From: timesafe at visi.com (timesafe@visi.com) Date: Sat Dec 13 12:45:47 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 79 In-Reply-To: <20031213170003.1C2A68C084@six.pairlist.net> References: <20031213170003.1C2A68C084@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <1071337544.3fdb504889741@my.visi.com> Greeetings! Any guitar "best" list without the late great Tommy Bolin is incomplete...He was way ahead of his time and deserves mention in the same breath as the greatest ever! Happy Holidays!! Quoting "slowhand-request@planet-torque.com" : > Send Slowhand mailing list submissions to > slowhand@planet-torque.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > slowhand-request@planet-torque.com > > You can reach the person managing the list at > slowhand-owner@planet-torque.com > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Slowhand digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. another meaningless guitar poll (Greg W) > 2. help-want to subcribe (Bblayla@aol.com) > 3. Guitar Player Top Guitarists Poll (daveb) > 4. My Guitar Player Hall of Fame (S?bastien JEGOU) > 5. John Mayall on BBC4 VCD (Fred Frome Lptp) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 09:54:39 -0800 (PST) > From: Greg W > Subject: [Slowhand] another meaningless guitar poll > To: slowhand > Message-ID: <20031212175439.13343.qmail@web12507.mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Here's my top 10 in no particular order: > > Merle Travis > Chet Atkins > Eric Johnson > Steve Warriner > Glenn Campbell > Peter Green > Prince > Andre Segovia > Ritchie Blackmore > Vince Gill > > And the award for 'longest career playing the same > riff' award: BB King > > g.w. > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. > http://photos.yahoo.com/ > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 13:04:57 EST > From: Bblayla@aol.com > Subject: [Slowhand] help-want to subcribe > To: slowhand@planet-torque.com > Message-ID: <143.1e1c3ead.2d0b5d49@aol.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > > Please add me to your slowhand digest > > bbulrich@mbb.net > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 13:44:42 -0500 > From: daveb > Subject: [Slowhand] Guitar Player Top Guitarists Poll > To: slowhand@planet-torque.com > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > I voted and here's my list: > Top Ten > EC > SRV > Duane Allman > Jimi Hendrix > Eric Johnson > Otis Rush > Albert King > Chet Atkins > T-Bone Walker > Young Gun > Johnny Lang > Best Female Guitarist > Sue Foley > Living legend > Les Paul > Icon > Stevie Ray Vaughan > > Dave B. > -------------- next part -------------- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: winmail.dat > Type: application/ms-tnef > Size: 1444 bytes > Desc: not available > Url : > http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031212/ffc263a8/winmail -0001.bin > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 21:46:11 +0100 > From: S?bastien JEGOU > Subject: [Slowhand] My Guitar Player Hall of Fame > To: > Cc: "Snogod" > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > > > > > Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 22:25:07 -0200 > From: "Fabio Dwyer" > Subject: [Slowhand] Guitar Player Pool- The Lazy Winner is... > > >Subject: [Slowhand] Y'all going to vote? > > >Check out > >http://www.guitarplayer.com/player_survey/ > > >Dan > > > > Hi Dan, > > my vote was: > > 1) Eric Clapton > 2) Jimi Hendrix > 3) Django R > 4) Ry Cooder > 5) Prince > 6) BB King > 7) Jeff Beck > 8) Santana > 9) Charlie Christian > 10)Steve Vai (please forgive ...) > > Not enough place for Georges Benson, Robert Johson, Blind Blake , John Lee > Hooker, Albert Collins, and so many other blues men ... > > > Best living legend : EC > Best guitar icon for ever : Jimi "sonic" Hendrix > > Best Regards : Sebastien (from Paris) > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 10:44:35 +0100 > From: "Fred Frome Lptp" > Subject: [Slowhand] John Mayall on BBC4 VCD > To: > Message-ID: <00d201c3c15d$cef11050$296c863e@FOFROMELaptop> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Hopefully during X-mas (burner at home, me too) I will be able to burn the > John Mayall on BBC4 VCD for > > Robert Zimmer, US > Dan Gove, US > J Fernandez da Sosa, Spain > > Many thanks to C.Backes for the seed! > > Have a Merry X-Mas and a Happy New Year all together! > All SDs included of course! And a fine double concert on the occansion to > those who see Eric, then! > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031213/bdd00e7f/attachm ent-0001.htm > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Slowhand mailing list > Slowhand@planet-torque.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand > > > End of Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 79 > *************************************** From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Sat Dec 13 16:59:35 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Sat Dec 13 16:59:46 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Crossroads by Schumacher Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701FD6BD2@sunwex01.arivia.kom> Has Schumacher dropped his "one man and his guitar against the world" bag? I've said it before, his writing style is typical of what Director Oliver Stone would use as co-screenwriter on a Clapton movie. I once had a dog that lifted his leg against the book - the dogs is now gone, but the book left long before. Kevin -----Original Message----- From: Loraine Taylor [mailto:llt58@hotmail.com] Sent: 11 December 2003 23:26 To: slowhand@planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] Crossroads by Schumacher I didn't realize this, but the latest version of "Crossroads: The Life and Music of Eric Clapton" by Michael Schumacher has been updated to the year 2002 - it ends with Eric and Melia getting married. I just happened to flip through it at a bookstore today. Loraine _________________________________________________________________ Don't worry if your Inbox will max out while you are enjoying the holidays. Get MSN Extra Storage! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Sat Dec 13 17:05:57 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Sat Dec 13 17:06:04 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] One Generation 4 Another - Monday 15 March 2004, Royal Albert Hall, London, UK Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701FD6BD3@sunwex01.arivia.kom> Hopefully the concert will also include Georgie Fame on organ jamming with Eric. He did the vocals on the tracks EC appeared on the 2 Bill Wyman's Rhythm King's CD's - back in the 90's. But in concert he really let's rip on organ - listen to him live with Van Morrison if you have a chance. He's on par with Billy Preston in terms of some very slick playing. Kevin -----Original Message----- From: Marco van Rooijen [mailto:marco@whereseric.com] Sent: 12 December 2003 14:42 To: Slowhand Digest (messages) Subject: [Slowhand] One Generation 4 Another - Monday 15 March 2004,Royal Albert Hall, London, UK The Lord's Taverners is delighted to present an evening of Rock and Blues. Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings will support a host of star artists including; Eric Clapton, Sam Brown, Chris Rea, The Zombies, Jools Holland, Paul Carrack and Peter Green.... More info can be read on the Where's ERIC! website at www.whereseric.com, or the Royal Albert Hall website at www.royalalberthall.com Best regards, Marco. ================================================== Marco van Rooijen - marco@whereseric.com Web Co-ordinator Where's ERIC! - The Eric Clapton Fan Club Magazine Visit us on the web at: www.whereseric.com and www.ericclaptonfaq.com ================================================== From scottw at frazmtn.com Sat Dec 13 18:40:57 2003 From: scottw at frazmtn.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Sat Dec 13 18:43:07 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Young Gun on guitar Message-ID: <009401c3c1d2$d9586e10$fb07c841@youro0kwkw9jwc> Hello Fabio and Slowhanders, Have you ever heard Joe Bonamassa play? Here's a link to a new CD of his called Blues Deluxe with 4 sample tracks http://www.jbonamassa.com/joe_bonamassa_blues_deluxe_media_section.htm Please post your reviews Scott From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Sun Dec 14 05:57:45 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Sun Dec 14 05:57:54 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Japan Tour Dress Code Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701FD6BD4@sunwex01.arivia.kom> >From pictures seen, it appears that the dress code for the 2003 Japan Tour was black and white and denim, with EC wearing a rendition of his white Bunbury's Cricket shirt each night. And, in case you are under the impression that he has given up on his Armani tastes, browse around the pictures section of the Snogod website for events on 10 and 14 October 2003: http://www.claptonweb.com/ Melia looks particularly good. 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URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031214/1bfbdaae/attachment-0001.htm From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Sun Dec 14 06:14:18 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Sun Dec 14 06:14:25 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Possible Guest Appearance by Eric Alert - at Gary Brooker Gig Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701FD6BD5@sunwex01.arivia.kom> http://www.procolharum.com/Procolnews.htm "December (2003): A little bird ('a little Swiss bird') advises us that Gary Brooker MBE and friends will play their Christmas Charity gigs on 19, 20 and 21 December, two near Guildford, the last in Southend." The above is an extract from the website listed higher up. Credits aside - last year this time Eric put in an unexpected appearance at the second Guildford show. Might be an inexpensive way of seeing Eric and his "other" band. Don't bombard me if he doesn't appear though, but you know Eric - nothing changes like it stays the same. :-) Kevin NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031214/c76b0d86/attachment.htm From deltanick at comcast.net Sun Dec 14 08:58:15 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Sun Dec 14 08:58:18 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Oh, No! Message-ID: <001101c3c24a$529a05a0$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> >> you know Eric - nothing changes like it stays the same. << I thought that thread was done! DeltaNick From weedweed at tiscali.fr Sun Dec 14 09:05:11 2003 From: weedweed at tiscali.fr (=?iso-8859-1?Q?weedweed@tiscali.fr?=) Date: Sun Dec 14 09:05:43 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Top ten guitarist Message-ID: Hi, There are so many good guitarist with so many style that making a top ten seem completly useless now. Some of them made history, the Yardbirds trilogy among them plus Hendrix, some other didn't. But who will name in his top ten Tore Elgaroy for his works on Lee Clayton's live album Another Night, Who will name Duane Aslaksen for his work on Roky Erickson's album Gremlins Have picture, Who will name Steve Hunter for his work on the only album by Detroit. Not to mention Angus Young, Richie Blackmore, Roy Buchanan(RIP), Slash, Brian May, Steve Howe, Jim thackery, Mike Campbel, Lindsay Buckingham, Albert Lee (his long solo on Cocaine in Bremen 1983 make me crazy every time I listen to it), Alvin Lee and so many others... I think that a top ten guitarist for album released in 2003 would fit more. Just my humble opinion. PS : Yes I can't stand waiting for the european leg of EC next tour. So does anyone know if it is planned that Japan TV broadcast one of the show as usual? It seems that 24th Nov. Saitama show was recorded, as Fuji TV broadcasted about 30 seconds of I shot the sheriff. Regards JYB ********** L'ADSL A 20 EUR/MOIS********** Avec Tiscali, l'ADSL est ? 20 EUR/mois. Vous pourrez chercher longtemps avant de trouver moins cher ! Pour profiter de cette offre exceptionnelle, cliquez ici : http://register.tiscali.fr/adsl/ Offre soumise ? conditions. From slowhandnj at comcast.net Sun Dec 14 09:46:33 2003 From: slowhandnj at comcast.net (ToeKneeF) Date: Sun Dec 14 09:47:21 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] RE: Re: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 79 Message-ID: <3FDC77C9.1030301@comcast.net> I couldn't agree with you more timesafe. Having had the opportunity of seeing him live at the Bottom Line (club is supposed to be shut down soon) several times, I can tell you his mastery of the guitar was amazing. With his melodicism, feeling, and technique, he leaves other gunslingers like Vai and Satch in the dust. To me they're all technique no substance or feeling. >Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 79 >From: timesafe@visi.com >Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 17:45:44 +0000 >To: "slowhand@planet-torque.com" > >Greeetings! >Any guitar "best" list without the late great Tommy Bolin is >incomplete...He was way ahead of his time and deserves mention in the >same breath as the greatest ever! >Happy Holidays!! -- "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. " Benjamin Franklin From deltanick at comcast.net Sun Dec 14 12:10:40 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Sun Dec 14 12:10:13 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Oh, No! Message-ID: <005301c3c265$341ff1a0$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> >> Not to mention Angus Young, Richie Blackmore, Roy Buchanan(RIP), Slash, Brian May, Steve Howe, Jim thackery, Mike Campbel, Lindsay Buckingham, Albert Lee (his long solo on Cocaine in Bremen 1983 make me crazy every time I listen to it), Alvin Lee and so many others ... <<< Angus Young? You've gotta be joking, right? Makes me think of Beavis & Butthead. Why not list Freddie & The Dreamers, Herman's Hermits, N'Sync and Britney Spears too? Give me a break, puhleeze! From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Sun Dec 14 15:02:13 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Sun Dec 14 15:02:23 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Possible Guest Appearance by Eric Alert - at GaryBrooker Gig Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701BF9CD9@sunwex01.arivia.kom> Actually it was at Dunsford last year, not Guildford -----Original Message----- From: Kevin Wilson Sent: 14 December 2003 13:14 To: Slowhand Digest (E-mail) Subject: [Slowhand] Possible Guest Appearance by Eric Alert - at GaryBrooker Gig http://www.procolharum.com/Procolnews.htm "December (2003): A little bird ('a little Swiss bird') advises us that Gary Brooker MBE and friends will play their Christmas Charity gigs on 19, 20 and 21 December, two near Guildford, the last in Southend." The above is an extract from the website listed higher up. Credits aside - last year this time Eric put in an unexpected appearance at the second Guildford show. Might be an inexpensive way of seeing Eric and his "other" band. Don't bombard me if he doesn't appear though, but you know Eric - nothing changes like it stays the same. :-) Kevin NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. 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URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031214/e97a4633/attachment.htm From desosa at fiat.com Mon Dec 15 11:36:32 2003 From: desosa at fiat.com (FERNANDEZ de SOSA Juan Manuel) Date: Mon Dec 15 11:35:50 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] RE: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 80 Message-ID: <6754CD43E415D411B32E00508B6D28D2028684A0@ex1madntd01.its.it> My votes go for: Top Ten Jimi Hendrix Eric Clapton Stevie Ray Vaughan Duane Allman Eric Johnson Jeff Beck Ritchie Blackmore B.B.King Jimmy Page Gary Moore Best young guitarist Kenny Wayne Sepherd Best Female Guitarist Debbie Davis Living legend Eric Clapton Icon Jimi Hendrix Juanma From desosa at fiat.com Mon Dec 15 11:45:32 2003 From: desosa at fiat.com (FERNANDEZ de SOSA Juan Manuel) Date: Mon Dec 15 11:44:48 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] RE: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 81 Message-ID: <6754CD43E415D411B32E00508B6D28D2028684F2@ex1madntd01.its.it> Oooops! I forgot one of my favorites: Rory Gallagher. Juanma From rene.aagaard at get2net.dk Mon Dec 15 15:50:56 2003 From: rene.aagaard at get2net.dk (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Ren=E9_Aagaard?=) Date: Mon Dec 15 15:51:05 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] I agree with Delta Nick Message-ID: <038501c3c34d$242e7b70$92da52c3@computernavnet> Hey Nick! Way to go! Me also go for Britney Spears' two! Ren? (pardon my English) Denmark -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031215/debc317e/attachment.htm From EddyPauley at aol.com Tue Dec 16 08:36:01 2003 From: EddyPauley at aol.com (EddyPauley@aol.com) Date: Tue Dec 16 08:36:08 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Have you ever heard Joe Bonamassa play? Message-ID: <7f.407ffea4.2d106441@aol.com> Yes. Most recently I saw Joe Bonamassa open up for Peter Frampton at Lisner Auditorium in Washington, D.C. Bonamassa opened up for Frampton for a bunch of shows late summer and fall in the U.S.A. Bonamassa a few years back was working out of the D.C. area. IMHO Bonamassa is extremely talented. He recently recorded a blues CD that featured several covers of songs Freddie King had recorded and was playing those songs at the show at the Lisner in D.C. Definitely worth seeing in a live setting. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031216/56784a0c/attachment.htm From g.abt at ucsm.ac.uk Tue Dec 16 11:43:01 2003 From: g.abt at ucsm.ac.uk (Abt, Grant) Date: Tue Dec 16 11:44:04 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Innocent Times Message-ID: <238C3261CD6E534A98A5A7383A9A381B0135FD70@lanmail.ucsm.ac.uk> Evening viewers, I'm trying to find the guitar chords for Innocent Times from No Reason To Cry. If anyone has them, i'd be greatful if you could email them to me or point me to a website where they are listed. I've tried Harmony Central and OLGA already. Advanced thanks. Grant. ------------------------ Grant Abt Ph.D. Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Physiology School of Sport and Outdoor Studies St Martin's College Lancaster LA13JD UK Ph. 44 (0)1524 526530 http://homepage.mac.com/gabt/index.htm "Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try." - Yoda ***** CONFIDENTIALITY & SECURITY DISCLAIMER ***** Please note the contents of this e-mail do not necessarily represent the policies or views of St Martins College. This e-mail message and any attachments may contain confidential information and should only be accessed by the intended recipient. If they have come to you in error please advise the sender by replying to this email and copy your reply to postmaster@ucsm.ac.uk. In this circumstance you must not disclose, copy, distribute, use or rely on this email and you should permanently delete it. Security Warning: Please note that this e-mail has been created in the knowledge that Internet e-mail is not a 100% secure communications medium. 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Sheriff usually has a fiery, tasty, extended solo at the end of the song that is too far and few in between anymore live. this solo was very jazzy (dare i say lazy??- i know its a reggae song with a slow shuffling beat, but c'mon!!). considering he starts his set list slowly, this was the first time to stretch out in the performance, and it was very uninspiring to my ears......maybe an off nite, i dont remember the overall review from this particular show?? l8r sammy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ "I'm gonna have fun! You're gonna have fun! We're all gonna have so much goddamn fun we will need plastic surgery to get the smiles off our faces!" - Clark W. Griswold, National Lampoon's Vacation From slwhnd at webtv.net Tue Dec 16 12:46:51 2003 From: slwhnd at webtv.net (nancy solomon-stutts) Date: Tue Dec 16 12:47:09 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] re"Joe Bonamassa" Message-ID: <6777-3FDF450B-1149@storefull-3135.bay.webtv.net> if you were fortunate enough to see the Tom Dowd documentary, 'Language of Music', it shows Tom working with Joe. I've never seen him in person, however numerous folks on the Allman Bros. and Derek Trucks/listserves have seen him and rave about his playing. The little that I heard on the documentary, was pretty awesome. So, any info on the Tokyo tour?(if you've discussed it, forgive me......have been fighting the flu for 6 days and 'can sorta' almost concentrate today) From scottw at frazmtn.com Tue Dec 16 12:45:30 2003 From: scottw at frazmtn.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Tue Dec 16 12:50:24 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Innocent Times Message-ID: <006a01c3c3fd$13a309a0$f107c841@youro0kwkw9jwc> Innocent Times G C G I was a child born so free; D G A7 D7 It seems that time has put age on me. G G7 C A7 And when i grow old, will i once again find C G D G All of those sweet, innocent times? G C G I was a child born without fear; D G A7 D7 It seems that time has placed me here. G G7 C A7 With no freedom to laugh, there's more reason to cry. C G D G I really miss those innocent times. G D7 G I used to feel joy in my soul, D7 G But now my sorrow has taken control. D G G7 C A7 As I look around I pray, lord be kind; C G D G C Just one more taste of those innocent times. C#o7 G/D E7 A7 D G C G Just one more taste of those innocent times. Scott From ska946 at northwestern.edu Tue Dec 16 12:56:18 2003 From: ska946 at northwestern.edu (Sandra K. Anderson) Date: Tue Dec 16 13:00:34 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Checkerboard Lounge to Move to a Mall?? Message-ID: <5.1.0.14.2.20031215141738.02c19c88@lulu.it.northwestern.edu> This story was on the front page of the Chicago Sun-Times the other day: The University of Chicago has made a bid to lure the legendary Checkerboard Lounge (once owned by Buddy Guy) to its campus. The club's longtime owner, L.C. Thurman, has signed a letter of intent with the university that could move Thurman and the Checkerboard name to a mall in space owned by the university. Evidently the Club (located on 43rd Street) has been closed since last Spring because of building code violations. The owner of the building is supposed to complete repairs by next July, but wants to charge Thurman twice as much rent as the University would. Here is a link to the story - EC is mentioned in the very first paragraph. http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-checker11.html Sandy -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031216/c6320637/attachment.htm From gwornex at yahoo.com Tue Dec 16 18:37:08 2003 From: gwornex at yahoo.com (Greg W) Date: Tue Dec 16 18:37:13 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] re: oh no! Message-ID: <20031216233708.36279.qmail@web12503.mail.yahoo.com> rene, Don't forget Mark Farner........................ g.w. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/ From brooz461 at hotmail.com Tue Dec 16 23:42:44 2003 From: brooz461 at hotmail.com (Brooz Slowhand) Date: Tue Dec 16 23:43:16 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] EC interview cd Message-ID: Just in time for the holidays: Cream - First US Tour This CD contains Eric Clapton's first recorded interview in America, when he arrived with Cream bandmates Jack Bruce (bass) and Ginger Baker (drums) in March 1967. Also included here are rare photos of the power trio's first U.S. recording session for the legendary "Disraeli Gears" album and their first New York club date in October '67 at the Cafe Au Go Go. This release contains no music, only spoken words. Each CD is a Limited Edition and is numbered. http://store.yahoo.com/bluestormmusic/creamclapbru.html _________________________________________________________________ It’s our best dial-up Internet access offer: 6 months @$9.95/month. Get it now! http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup From CBaca at salud.unm.edu Wed Dec 17 09:38:50 2003 From: CBaca at salud.unm.edu (Camilla Baca) Date: Wed Dec 17 09:39:26 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Legends Message-ID: Thanks again to Peter, I will be sending out Legends to Steve Rutberg, NY Claudio Heitor, Portugal Dave Brulenski, PA Oliver Taniou, France Camilla -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031217/8d7dcdc3/attachment.htm From hillman at planet-torque.com Wed Dec 17 16:54:13 2003 From: hillman at planet-torque.com (David Hillman) Date: Wed Dec 17 16:54:14 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Checkerboard Lounge to Move to a Mall? Message-ID: "Sandra K. Anderson" wrote... > The University of Chicago has made a bid to lure the legendary > Checkerboard Lounge (once owned by Buddy Guy) to its campus. The club's > longtime owner, L.C. Thurman, has signed a letter of intent with the > university that could move Thurman and the Checkerboard name to a mall > in space owned by the university. Evidently the Club (located on 43rd > Street) has been closed since last Spring because of building code > violations. The owner of the building is supposed to complete repairs > by next July, but wants to charge Thurman twice as much rent as the > University would. Here is a link to the story - EC is mentioned in the > very first paragraph. I used to go to the Checkerboard when I went to the University of Chicago, and lived in Hyde Park... it would've been a lot more convenient if they moved it years ago ;) In fact, the proposed location at 53rd and Harper is a block from my old apartment. Using the term 'mall' to describe that spot is misleading... it's not like it's a suburban mall with a Gap. That mall did house our favorite liquor store, because it would sell to under-age college kids with a smile ( as would the 'Board ). It'd be an acceptable spot for a blues club, unless you think it /has/ to be in the ghetto. And if you do, the 43rd street Bronzeville location may not work much longer either. That's probably the biggest change that'd happen if it gets taken under the University's wing... it'll be closer and students, at least undergrads, won't be able to set foot in the door. Not that many cared to, but a few of us had taste. -- D a v i d H i l l m a n hillman@planet-torque.com From Brooz at aol.com Wed Dec 17 18:51:53 2003 From: Brooz at aol.com (Brooz@aol.com) Date: Wed Dec 17 18:52:29 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Legends offer Message-ID: <1d7.16845e6f.2d124619@aol.com> Thanks to Kevin's generosity, I can offer copies of Legends "Gods Meeting," consisting of two CDRs--about 112 minutes. Sound quality is very good. If you are willing to pass on copies to others SDers, reply to: brooz@aol.com From Brooz at aol.com Wed Dec 17 19:01:58 2003 From: Brooz at aol.com (Brooz@aol.com) Date: Wed Dec 17 19:02:33 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] DVD watchdog Message-ID: <12d.37468cf7.2d124876@aol.com> My DVDs of the George Harrison tribute concert had visible scratches causing intermittent noise on one and a pop on the other (I did not listen to either all the way through). I returned them to the retailer, who opened 3 additional sets from both his initial shipment and a second one. All DVDs had visible scratches. He said no one else had returned copies. Anyone else have similar problems? brooz From deltanick at comcast.net Wed Dec 17 21:41:55 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Wed Dec 17 21:41:55 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Mayall "70th Birthday Concert" CD & DVD Message-ID: <004501c3c510$80441540$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> Some SDers asked how the John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers And Friends "70th Birthday Concert" double-CD set and DVD compare. FYI, the double-CD set includes the ENTIRE, 19-number concert. John Mayall planned 20 songs, but they were up against a Liverpool city curfew, so he cut one song off, resulting in 19. However, they went past the curfew and Mayall had to pay the fine anyway. The DVD has 16 tracks, but ALL of the Clapton tracks are on it. It was reported earlier that the concert was originally 24 songs, but this is untrue. You can find the originally planned 20-number track list in Mayall's own handwriting at this URL: http://www.johnmayall.com/images/SetList.jpg. "A Hard Road" (#19) was eliminated, resulting in a performance set list of 19 total numbers. DeltaNick From fabiodwyer at hotmail.com Thu Dec 18 17:15:26 2003 From: fabiodwyer at hotmail.com (Fabio Dwyer) Date: Thu Dec 18 17:15:58 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] My gig last nite... Message-ID: Hello everybody! Yesterday I gathered with a bunch of friends, and we did an almost 3 hours show to pay tribute to the 40 yrs. anniversary of Clapton's carreer, in Florianopolis, southern Brazil. The good thing about being a musician, is that I could choose the set list playing things Clapton doesn't do onstage anymore. The repertoire is which follows: 1st set Keep On Growing All Your Love I Feel Free Blues Power I Ain?t Got You Hideaway Why Does Love Got to Be? Crossroads Presence of the Lord Roll it Over Strange Brew White Room Bell Bottom Blues Crosscut Saw Lay Down Sally I Wish You Would Ramblin? on my Mind Born Under a Bad Sign Tell the Truth Sunshine of Your Love 2nd set Riding With the King I Can?t Stand it I Shot the Sheriff Someday After a While I?m Tore Down It Hurts Me Too Third Degree Badge Layla After Midnight Better Make it Through Old Love Same Old Blues Let It Rain Some observations and conclusions about my experience last night: - Although I can't bear to listen EC playing Lay Down Sally anymore, it was the first time I tried to sing it and play it live, and I must confess, it's a damn good song to *whom is playing*. I liked to play it more than to hear it - the groovie in infectious. -The crowd loved and danced a lot with I Can't Stand It and Riding With The King; It hurts me too was the favorite blues number. - Everybody asked me about songs like I ain't got you, I wish you would, Better Make it Through, Same Old Blues and Keep On Growing; the average audience is not familiarized with those numbers, and seemed to liked a lot. That leads me to think what would happen if EC played more songs like this... Of course people were expecting us to play WT, TIH and Cocaine, but we resisted strongly-hehe We played without keyboards, which gave us a new perspective in the arrengement. Songs like Old Love and Better Make it Through sounded rawer and bluesiest than ever, which is nice in some way. Maybe it would be nice to EC- I remember him with a small combo on the unreleased tracks on Crossroads II. In our show there were two guitars, bass drums and percussion. Me and my friend Ulysses shared vocals and soloing. He's an specialist in Yardbirds and Cream stuff, and I'm more into Bluesbreakers, Dominos and solo years. The house wasn't packed since it was an wednesday, but there were about a hundred and ten people - this club, John Bull Pub allows 250, it seemed kind of empty, but in fact it wasn't - the place was too big-hehehe I used my 74 strat and my 335, which fitted very well with the bassman amp. Unfortunately, due to technical problems and the bad will of the owner, we couldn't taped it- Mike Prehn and some others asked about, sorry guys- since it was a well-suceeded prokect, we'll be doing it again, but maybe like thematic shows, like Tribute to the Bluesbreakers, or Tibute to Derek & Dominos, for instance. Thanks to all for reading it, have a nice x'mas everybody!!! hohoho Fabio Dwyer _________________________________________________________________ MSN Hotmail, o maior webmail do Brasil. http://www.hotmail.com From pigpen at esper.com Thu Dec 18 20:03:23 2003 From: pigpen at esper.com (Pat Toth) Date: Thu Dec 18 20:03:20 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Marcella Detroit aka Marcy Levy Message-ID: <0a3301c3c5cb$eb307400$5d146fd8@patrickw5945nz> Hi all, Ran across this little goodie the other day and wanted to share it. "So, when Eric Clapton was looking for a new band, Carl Radle mentioned Marcy and her band. Slowhand paid them a visit and hired them all on the spot, and they went on to record the 461 Ocean Boulevard album together. Marcy couldn't join the band then, because she had already made a commitment to work with Leon Russell for nine months touring the states. When the tour with Leon finished, Marcy was invited to Jamaica to see her old band just as they were recording Clapton's "There's One in Every Crowd" album. She ended up singing backing vocals and three days later Eric asked Marcy to join the band. Three days progressed into four years of touring, writing and recording with Clapton. Among the co-writes with Eric were: Innocent Times, for his LP "There's No reason To Cry "on which she sang the lead vocal; "Hungry" (written with Dickie Sims, the keyboardist from Tulsa), "Rollit" and "The Core". Marcy says: "We'd just sit in the studio in those days with no preparation and luckily come up with the goods".... Later, Marcy, George Terry, and Eric went on to write the 1977 classic "Lay Down Sally". The song won a BMI Award in 1996 for two million plays so far, a feat that basically means that if you played the record back to back it would take you at least 11 years to achieve! " Happy Holiday pat From deltanick at comcast.net Thu Dec 18 20:38:40 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Thu Dec 18 20:38:04 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] New EC Album(s) Message-ID: <003201c3c5d0$d4aa35e0$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> According to http://www.claptonweb.com, there may be two new EC albums. In a recent interview, Billy Preston said he played on two of EC's albums to be released in February, a new one, and a tribute to Robert Johnson. Preston also indicated that he would be touring with EC's band beginning in March 2004. DeltaNick From Ericclaptonfaq at aol.com Fri Dec 19 07:27:41 2003 From: Ericclaptonfaq at aol.com (Ericclaptonfaq@aol.com) Date: Fri Dec 19 07:28:21 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] VCR Alert: Concert For George SPECIAL Message-ID: <1c8.13462a7c.2d1448bd@aol.com> On 20 December (this Saturday), VH1 Classic will premiere a Concert For George half-hour special at 7:30PM. VH1 Classic is a US cable / satellite channel. 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May we have a more peaceful year, brooz From vdv64 at yahoo.com Sun Dec 21 13:21:57 2003 From: vdv64 at yahoo.com (=?iso-8859-1?q?PM?=) Date: Sun Dec 21 13:22:29 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Christmas Message-ID: <20031221182157.87959.qmail@web60309.mail.yahoo.com> Dear slowhanders, near the end of the year I'll push up my slim count of submissions to the digest by sending you all (including ec and his family of course - herewith I'm not off topic I hope ;-)) the best wishes from the whole heart for a Merry Christmas and for a healthy, happy New Year full of music. Best regards, Peter __________________________________________________________________ Gesendet von Yahoo! Mail - http://mail.yahoo.de Logos und Klingelt?ne f?rs Handy bei http://sms.yahoo.de From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Sun Dec 21 15:16:10 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Sun Dec 21 15:16:17 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] EC on New Joe Sample CD or Not Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701FD6BD7@sunwex01.arivia.kom> On 28 May 2003, the following was posted to the Digest: "Yesterday my friend gave me a pre-release copy of the upcoming new Joe Sample CD. Eric Clapton is prominently featured on the first two tracks. I do not think the CD was a final mix, the leads were a little low but they sounded good and from what I heard I would definitely recommend the new CD." I recently sent an e-mail to the poster, but received no response. Was there ever a 2003 Joe Sample solo release? (I know about The Crusaders' Rural Renewal.) Joe Sample also toured South Africa and was accompanied by local (South African) musicians, around September 2003. In interviews there was no mention of a new solo album nor of the recent Crusaders release (as a matter of fact). So then, it seems the poster listened to Rural Renewal. The description of the songs is consistent with Eric's contributions. Kevin NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031221/6c07c9d9/attachment.htm From dennis.weisinger at milliman.com Sun Dec 21 16:01:41 2003 From: dennis.weisinger at milliman.com (dennis.weisinger@milliman.com) Date: Sun Dec 21 16:01:59 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Dennis Weisinger/NYRK/M&R is out of the office. Message-ID: I will be out of the office starting 12/20/2003 and will not return until 01/05/2004. I will respond to your message when I return. ************************************************************************************** This communication is intended solely for the addressee and is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. Unless indicated to the contrary: it does not constitute professional advice or opinions upon which reliance may be made by the addressee or any other party, and it should be considered to be a work in progress. ************************************************************************************** From macca461 at hotmail.com Sun Dec 21 19:12:00 2003 From: macca461 at hotmail.com (Jon Maclean) Date: Sun Dec 21 19:12:32 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Eric praises Sonny Landreth Message-ID: I would imagine many of you would have heard of slide guitarist Sonny Landreth, who has worked with John Mayall (A Sense of Place CD) and John Hiatt, amongst many others. A recent posting on Sonny's site at www.SonnyLandreth.com contains the following quote: "He's probably the most underestimated musician on the planet and also probably one of the most advanced." - Eric Clapton I've been a fan of Landreth's distinctive slide for some time now and have sometimes thought it would be great to see him paired with Mr Clapton....something bluesy would be just fine! Now that Eric has given public comment, maybe that's a slight possibility sometime in the future. Cheers, Jon _________________________________________________________________ Hot chart ringtones and polyphonics. Go to http://ninemsn.com.au/mobilemania/default.asp From scott.graves at amsjv.com Mon Dec 22 06:20:33 2003 From: scott.graves at amsjv.com (Graves, Scott) Date: Mon Dec 22 06:18:38 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Bluesbreaking Request and Boot Offer Message-ID: <22CE8E75BE6AD3119A9800508B0FF7E9038D1E8E@nmex02.nm.dsx.bae.co.uk> I have a request and an offer to make:- first, I'd love to get hold of the Bluesbreaking CD that I believe was tree-ed recently - If anyone would like to trade I have a decent list. Secondly, I am currently trying to cut my CD/DVD collection down and have been selling a load of my discs off on ebay. However, when I tried to list EC's "Far East Tour '93" set the other day, I got a warning from ebay that I couldn't sell it. This is a 2 CD set and is an original pressing, NOT a CD-R - I'm willing to let it go for ?15 - less than I paid for it ten years ago. Drop me a mail at scott.graves@virgin.net if you're interested Thanks, Scott PS - Am I alone or is anyone else shocked at the ticket prices for EC at the Royal Albert Hall next year? This is the first time I've ever deliberately missed a tour (normally I like to go a couple of times) but I refuse to pay ?60 per ticket for a normal gig. I was also tempted by the Wyman gig with EC but again the prices are huge - perhaps I'm just getting old!? ******************************************************************** This email and any attachments are confidential to the intended recipient and may also be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it from your system and notify the sender. You should not copy it or use it for any purpose nor disclose or distribute its contents to any other person. ******************************************************************** From deltanick at comcast.net Mon Dec 22 10:15:03 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Mon Dec 22 10:14:27 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] SW5 Quotes Message-ID: <004901c3c89e$60461720$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> Below are some quotes from the Mick Taylor newsletter, sw5 (#1412). It's interesting to see how others -- non-subscribers to the Slowhand Digest -- view EC. These are not MY quotes, but from a couple of other folks. >> I also like the way Mayall did the "mini-sets with Mick and with EC To run through some of the Bluesbreaker past of each of these men. It's a shame EC was not playing a Les Paul; for him to re-do those songs from the 'Beano' album with a thin-sounding Strat just made his performance suffer by comparison with that album." << >> boy, I couldn't agree more ... what an insight to EC's current status -- the same way the young brits were so ripe to impress the blues gods who came to the UK in the 60s, EC is now that elder statesman, his chops are stock, raw and predictable ... I couldn't help thinking during "Have You Heard" when Buddy put forth the best solo of the night that that's how EC played in his prime -- on fire, inspired and to the core ... EC was the best singer on stage (awesome "hoochie coochie man") and biggest name, but the third best guitarist. check it out....I still like EC, a walking encyclopedia of bluesriffs, a great singer/songwriter, but he's no Mick Taylor on the fretboard -- he hasn't taken any real chances during solos in years -- his sound was way too thin until he kicked in his pre-amp on his signature strats. << DeltaNick From smangano at solartestinglabs.com Mon Dec 22 12:51:56 2003 From: smangano at solartestinglabs.com (Sam Mangano) Date: Mon Dec 22 12:49:11 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] ramblin on my mind Message-ID: <07f101c3c8b4$4b40eb00$1f01a8c0@solar3.Domain> 1. if britney spears can get $85 for her tix, EC is a bargain at $90!! (60 pounds UK for RAH). Sting is playing a small hall tour, and his tix are $120 and $80, so EC is right in line with the competition. the cheapest stones ticket was $125, but i wont even go there.... 2. there was an orchestral-with-a-woman singer version of SOYL playing in the background during the wedding party of the movie "The In-Laws" with mel brooks/michael douglas (horrible movie btw).... 3. saw snippets of concert for george on vh1 this weekend. what a great idea having billy preston sing "my sweet lord" - i am guessing this was EC's call as musical director.... have a gr8 holiday everybody!! also, thanks again to dave hillman for his continuing vigilance (sp?) in maintaining this great forum. out sambo* From bobwelshjr at valink.com Mon Dec 22 13:41:18 2003 From: bobwelshjr at valink.com (Bob Welsh) Date: Mon Dec 22 13:40:08 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] The much-heralded second MP3 EC site Message-ID: <00af01c3c8bb$2fe80440$16107f80@isop.com> I am within a couple weeks of moving to a location where I will have a DSL connection. I have not yet been able to nail down the ISP on whether or not I can get a static IP address - if so it will be up as a standard FTP site (which I will also use for work file transfers). If not, does anyone who was/is involved with the existing site know of any sort of DNS/IP service for dynamic IPs that will allow me to register a name with them and update the IP address automatically as my ISP changes it? Oh and Merry Christmas, Happy Hannuchuh (sp?), or whatever your chosen holiday may be. Bob -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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AS ALL OF THE BAND MEMBERS HAD, OF COURSE, BEEN ON TOUR WITH PETER SINCE OCTOBER 22ND, TO SAY THAT THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CAME TOTALLY OUT OF THE BLUE IS A HUGE UNDERSTATEMENT, ESPECIALLY AS HE HAD BEEN TALKING ABOUT THE AMERICAN TOUR AND RECORDING PROJECT WITH GREAT ENTHUSIASM. THE CONFUSION OVER THE SITUATION WAS FURTHER COMPOUNDED WHEN IT BECAME CLEAR THAT PETER WAS NOT AT HOME ( HE STILL HASN'T BEEN CONTACTED ) AND THAT THE PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP OFFICE WERE NOT PREPARED TO DISCLOSE HIS WHEREABOUTS. ENQUIRIES TO THE P.G.O CONFIRMED THAT PETER WOULD NOT BE TAKING PART IN THE AMERICAN TOUR WHICH WAS SCHEDULED TO START ON JANUARY 21ST, AND THAT THE TOUR WOULD THUS HAVE TO BE CANCELLED. THE FATE OF FUTURE PROJECTS SUCH AS THE "BLUES DON'T CHANGE 2" CD AND THE PROPOSED UK / EUROPEAN TOUR FOR APRIL / MAY 2004 IS STILL UNCLEAR. FURTHER DETAILS WILL BE FORTHCOMING AS SOON AS WE HAVE THEM, SO KEEP WATCHING THIS SITE.... From roante04 at yahoo.co.uk Tue Dec 23 03:26:34 2003 From: roante04 at yahoo.co.uk (=?iso-8859-1?q?a=20linden?=) Date: Tue Dec 23 03:27:13 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] EC with Mayall Message-ID: <20031223082634.21300.qmail@web25006.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> Hi all, Thanks to DeltaNick for forwarding those "Clapton Bashing Messages" ;*) from some other digest. I think these messages are important as they show clearly, why it's good, that we here on Slowhand Digest give our support to EC. He has long ago stepped out of this naive best guitarist competition and on this nice John Mayall DVD proves, that he's got the understanding of the character of this occasion. This was an evening to celebrate John Mayall's 70 years, not a Clapton concert and Eric gives his former leader the limelight. Here's also a good chance to see why this kind of blues seems a bit outdated. I certainly thought it was a thing of the past (in my case some 35 years ago I use to do that) to wait for the guitarsolos, but music here was pretty stagnant otherwise. I don't want offend anyone, but here's my modest opinion on those other guitarists: Mick Taylor is great and very stylish in his own way, but then again Buddy Whittington does nothing for me: His playing seems to be full of gimmicks and tricks just to put on a show, no relation to the songs. I don't like that kind of attitude to music. I think Clapton performed very gracefully and thoughtfully on this historic concert. Here he was a part of the Bluesbreakers, but still the attitude (and choice of guitar) showed, that he'd moved on long ago. Clapton deserves all the praise for his unbelievably long and succeesful career and especially his beautiful music, that has in so many ways touched our hearts and during the last 40 years. Cheers and a Happy Christmas to all (EC and his family included) Ande ________________________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Messenger - Communicate instantly..."Ping" your friends today! Download Messenger Now http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com/download/index.html From deltanick at comcast.net Tue Dec 23 10:50:40 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Tue Dec 23 10:50:04 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: EC With Mayall Message-ID: <001501c3c96c$846ea300$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> Ande, You're SO funny and talented ... >> we here on Slowhand Digest give our support to EC. << Is Clapton running for election? Should we march down the street behind you, carrying an Eric Clapton flag, singing "Lay Down Sally"? I thought the purpose of the Slowhand Digest was to discuss EC's music. >> this kind of blues seems a bit outdated. I certainly thought it was a thing of the past (in my case some 35 years ago I use to do that) to wait for the guitarsolos, but music here was pretty stagnant otherwise. << So, the truth comes out: blues is "outdated." I guess only "progressive" rock is to your liking. What's curious here is that no matter how much "progressive" rock Clapton plays, he ALWAYS returns to the blues, which seems to bore you. If you can't appreciate the blues, then how much of Clapton can you really understand? Outdated? I really don't think Clapton feels that way. Do you really mean that people who like the blues are all stuck in the past? Nice try. In general, I think the Mayall "70th Birthday Concert" was a lively and fun show. Using your standards, however, "From The Cradle" must have been about as much fun as watching paint dry. >> Buddy Whittington does nothing for me: His playing seems to be full of gimmicks and tricks just to put on a show, no relation to the songs. I don't like that kind of attitude to music. << Buddy Whittington is an exceedingly capable guitarist who has a "heavy metal shredder" style of playing, and that's too bad. This part turns me off as well. Yes, I agree with the "gimmicks" part, but I do think his playing relates to the songs. But we're in general agreement on this one. >> Clapton deserves all the praise for his unbelievably long and successful career << Again, maybe we should shower him with gifts instead, or bow down and kiss his feet, or the ring on his hand. Clapton has had more than enough of our praise when we shelled out our bucks, pounds, and deutschemarks for "Wonderful Tonight" and "Willie And The Hand Jive." Speaking of living in the past and stagnant ... Longevity? Barry Manilow, Barbra Streisand, and Kenny G have longevity: should we praise them? Where's the beef? Show me the money! Let's not forget that this is show business. I am not about to praise ANYONE just for being in show business for a long time. Instead of "praising" him, I would prefer to listen to his passionate talents, when he comes off auto-pilot long enough to show them. People speak about Clapton's upcoming retirement. However, some would argue that he retired years ago. DeltaNick From g.abt at ucsm.ac.uk Tue Dec 23 12:59:49 2003 From: g.abt at ucsm.ac.uk (Abt, Grant) Date: Tue Dec 23 13:01:05 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] auto-pilot Message-ID: <238C3261CD6E534A98A5A7383A9A381B0135FD8E@lanmail.ucsm.ac.uk> DeltaNick, You say that EC is on auto-pilot. I'm wandering if you play the guitar, or any instrument for that matter? It's a genuine question, because as one who plays the guitar (some would argue against that!) i know from my limited experience of playing (13 years) that your performance can vary quite markedly from gig to gig, just because of various random influences (your mood, how much sleep you had the night before etc etc). It is just common knowledge from a performers point of view that it's impossible to be "on" night after night. So, i think we need to be a little more forgiving when it comes to judging EC being lazy or on auto-pilot because it's just not possible to be sensational every night. I do acknowledge that these "on" nights like the Crossroads benefit, Hyde Park gig and recently the Concert for George (for his brilliant job as musical director rather than solos) do seem to be getting fewer, but then after 40 years of doing this, there has to be an element of "this is a job" creeping in. I challenge you to examine any other artist who has been at the top for so long and not see the same things we are critisizing EC for (anyone like to comment on The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan etc??). Moreover, am i looking forward to his new CD('s) coming out and seeing him live in Manchester in 2004?....you bettcha, because his playing, songwriting and singing still excites me more than any other artist. 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Viruses: Although we have taken steps to ensure that this email and attachments are free from any virus, we cannot accept responsibility for email once it has left us. You should ensure that you have a suitable anti virus system in place and check the email upon receipt. From n.seidenberg at comcast.net Tue Dec 23 13:03:15 2003 From: n.seidenberg at comcast.net (Noah Seidenberg) Date: Tue Dec 23 13:03:34 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] RE: we here on Slowhand Digest give our support to EC Message-ID: <000701c3c97f$099c65a0$82fa0d18@noahzuc4v0htek> DN, I have been reading your posts and really got a laugh out of how it makes some people so mad. WTF, some people seem to like anything an artist puts out regardless of how bad it is. I totally agree with you. You are not saying you don't like EC but that you don't like some of the crap he puts out. My girlfriend always laughs at me, we see EC every time he comes anywhere near Chicago but when he plays "Wonderful Tonight" I go take a pee and get a beer. I've started it with "My Fathers Eye" and "Tears In Heaven", these tunes make me throw up. How would you describe these tunes, are they Blues, RnR, no its just straight crap. I just got a boot of Derek & The Dominoes from 10-23 and 10-24-1970, now that was when he really played. I just don't understand how some folks accept any crap as good music, what would make you happy on a newsgroup if we made a rule that we only say good things about EC's playing regardless of how lousy it is in the last 30 or so years? Now that would make for some boring reading/ Happy Holidays Slowhanders Noah -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Any thouhgts?? _________________________________________________________________ Get dial-up Internet access now with our best offer: 6 months @$9.95/month! http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup From deltanick at comcast.net Tue Dec 23 13:41:44 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Tue Dec 23 13:41:05 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: auto-pilot References: <238C3261CD6E534A98A5A7383A9A381B0135FD8E@lanmail.ucsm.ac.uk> Message-ID: <001901c3c984$6a2ce8e0$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> Grant, I began taking formal piano lessons in 1957 or 1958, and continued for several years. I've played guitar since 1965. No, I understand both "on" and "off" performances, which certainly happens. This is NOT what I mean. What I DO mean is that Clapton does not seem to take much interest in guitar any more. When he played on songs, some 30+ years ago, he tried to include a unique solo. It seems that nowadays, he hardly plays solos on songs any more. And when he does, he doesn't seem to care what comes out. Also, his guitar playing is NOT comparable to what it was earlier in life. He just did SO much more. Clapton used to be THE cutting edge, when it came to guitar. Today, he still can play well, but he's just another guitar player. I believe that he simply doesn't try any more ... at least not very much. I think he deprives us of something more, of what he's capable of doing. There are MANY fans who feel this way. Now, all talk of "guitar god" status is rubbish: there are PLENTY of musicians who continue to develop their instrumental chops into later life: Segovia did, John Williams does, Coltrane did, a whole slew of jazz musicians continue to do so. So, to say that he's "progressed beyond that" is rubbish as well. Instead, he does no heavy lifting any more with the guitar, devoting his efforts to singing instead. And his singing has improved markedly over the years. But first, he's got to try. If he does so, he's capable of SO much more. If he doesn't try, he's just another guy wearing a guitar around his neck. Overall, I like Clapton's music. I also like his guitar playing. And I will see him again if he tours the US. But I certainly believe that he could give us SO much more. DeltaNick From deltanick at comcast.net Tue Dec 23 13:42:32 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Tue Dec 23 13:41:54 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: we here on Slowhand Digest give our support to EC References: <000701c3c97f$099c65a0$82fa0d18@noahzuc4v0htek> Message-ID: <001d01c3c984$86e31180$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> Noah, I was at the Fillmore East on 24 October 1970! Although I enjoyed it, I was also somewhat disappointed. I think he was pretty stoned. But I agree with you. Clapton's strength is blues, but he's gotta try and do something, and not just stand there, sing, and strum or pick a few notes. If he tries, he's capable of SO much. If he doesn't try, then he's just another guitar player. DeltaNick ----- Original Message ----- From: Noah Seidenberg To: slowhand@planet-torque.com ; deltanick@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2003 1:03 PM Subject: RE: we here on Slowhand Digest give our support to EC DN, I have been reading your posts and really got a laugh out of how it makes some people so mad. WTF, some people seem to like anything an artist puts out regardless of how bad it is. I totally agree with you. You are not saying you don’t like EC but that you don’t like some of the crap he puts out. My girlfriend always laughs at me, we see EC every time he comes anywhere near Chicago but when he plays “Wonderful Tonight” I go take a pee and get a beer. I’ve started it with “My Fathers Eye” and “Tears In Heaven”, these tunes make me throw up. How would you describe these tunes, are they Blues, RnR, no its just straight crap. I just got a boot of Derek & The Dominoes from 10-23 and 10-24-1970, now that was when he really played. I just don’t understand how some folks accept any crap as good music, what would make you happy on a newsgroup if we made a rule that we only say good things about EC’s playing regardless of how lousy it is in the last 30 or so years? Now that would make for some boring reading/ Happy Holidays Slowhanders Noah -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031223/a283850c/attachment.htm From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Tue Dec 23 18:19:22 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Tue Dec 23 18:19:30 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Comments re: Concert for George Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701FD6BDB@sunwex01.arivia.kom> For the record: (i.) Tom Scott plays alto sax and Jim Horn plays tenor sax and not vice versa as indicated in the credits and booklet. (II.) "Give Me Love..." features a ghost guitar. Dhani Harrison, Albert Lee, along with Jim Keltner, leave the stage for this number. Both Eric and Jeff Lynne are seen and heard playing rhythm on their acoustic guitars. Andy Fairweather Low and Marc Mann are seen playing "duet" slide guitar. But - another guitar is clearly audible throughout. The Director of Photography should be blacklisted or chained in a room for a year watching 70 year old musical spectaculars. His camera crew are all over the place and this detracts from enjoying the show at times, e.g. focussing on Dhani who sings supporting vocals here and there, but not all the time, and for not zooming in on instruments being emphasised. Although "Wah Wah" is nothing more than a fun number, the cameramen had no cooking clue who was singing when Andy FL did his bit nor who was soloing when Marc Mann did his - they're silhouettes in the background. But, in the camera crew's defence it can be said that the stage was crowded throughout. Musical Director Eric clearly steps out of the way during Albert Lee's solo on "Honey Don't". As far as the music is concerned, I have to admit that I have always underestimated George as having a weak voice, whereas it is now evident he used gentle and subtle nuisances in his vocal performances. Sam Brown delivered the best and certainly the most lively vocal performance of the evening and her dad, Joe Brown, the weakest. I wonder who the dickhead executives are who decided to leave "Horse to the Water" off the CD release. Jools Holland appeared on this number only and Klaus Voormann on 2 songs, "All Things Must Pass" and "Wah Wah". Sam Brown's backing vocals, along with Katie and Tessa, on "My Sweet Lord" was particularly welcome. The stage was really wired for sound. You actually hear Eric speaking when he is some distance from the mikes and above the roar of the audience. "Old Brown Shoes" with Gary Brooker on vocals should be released as a single. It rocks. Eric's best performance of the evening was on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", even though he almost fluffs the vocals just after his first guitar solo. The camera captures his guilty grin; pity there was no multiple angles to capture old Paul's expression. That aside, it is to Eric's credit that the orchestra was left off this number. Through the multiple guitars chugging away, the horns and keyboards ploughing a field of sound and drums pounding in unison, Eric weaves a solo that teases of places he's taken it before and at the same time is beautiful in its simplicity. "Isn't It a Pity" was not the guitar highlight I expected. I was surprised to see that Marc Mann did the solo on "Something". Thankfully, the concert does not descend into sentimental mishmash. The musicians looked enthusiastic in their roles, especially Ringo. Sadly, Jim Capaldi was relegated to percussion for the latter part of the show - perhaps he pitched up late for rehearsals. I enjoyed the mini feature on the rehearsals at the end of the Theatrical Version disc. All in all, Eric did an exceptional job in putting together a band that captures the spirit of George's music. Well done Eric. I paid 400 bucks for the discs, which is twice the normal rate over here, but it's a well-deserved and much-appreciated Christmas present to myself. I've been listening to it for 2 weeks and will put it on for many more. The essence of Eric Clapton is not in his longevity or in showcasing his phenomenal capability as a bluesman, but in the success of the projects he takes on. A true leader, where others fear to tread. Kevin NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. 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URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031224/c5850cf9/attachment.htm From smevans at tds.net Tue Dec 23 20:39:22 2003 From: smevans at tds.net (Steve) Date: Tue Dec 23 20:40:20 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] EC in Europe travel info In-Reply-To: <20031223170003.E91978C2AA@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: Old time member here from, hmmm....1995 perhaps? I'm making the trip to the Netherlands to see EC in Rotterdam. Does anyone out there have a good travel person they really trust? I would love to give someone my business, but just HATE pulling a number out of the phone book. There was a group of us from this list that met in London in 01, I forgot who we booked our trips with...is she still in business? Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays to everyone! Steve in Madison, WI From deltanick at comcast.net Tue Dec 23 21:35:10 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Tue Dec 23 21:34:55 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Scrolling Sideways On The Slowhand Digest Message-ID: <001301c3c9c6$8d6dd980$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> Kevin, I don't know what you do or what software you use, but all of your e-mails to the Slowhand Digest cause me to scroll sideways. Actually, come to think of it, sounds like a title for a Freddy King-type guitar instrumental: "Scrolling Sideways." DeltaNick From deltanick at comcast.net Tue Dec 23 21:37:33 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Tue Dec 23 21:37:18 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Robert Johnson Tribute album Message-ID: <001901c3c9c6$e2b62000$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> >> Whilst in Japan recently for the tour I also heard that EC was working on a Robert Johnson Tribute album. Any guesses from SD members as to the composition of such an album? << There are but 29 choices. DeltaNick From darmel at sbcglobal.net Tue Dec 23 22:40:45 2003 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (darmel@sbcglobal.net) Date: Tue Dec 23 22:40:04 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Sometimes Too Cool Message-ID: <00e401c3c9cf$b6f74ee0$64fdd10a@MELBOSS> DN - I think that you make some excellent points and well said, "Overall, I like Clapton's music. I also like his guitar playing. And I will see him again if he tours the US. But I certainly believe that he could give us SO much more." I think the time of the NBTB Tours of 94/95 was the last time that his priority was guitar. We have observed that since then he usually prefers not to showboat. He tends to be "polite" sometimes to a fault, but in the Concert For George, I suspect that EC would have deemed it inappropriate to showoff because the object was to honor George. Clapton's performance in "While My Guitar Gentle Weeps" was quite good in my opinion but also "guarded" and "safe." Not on the edge. I guess, he wanted to make sure that he didn't mess up anywhere. I don't blame him for that. I would have loved to hear him rip up like he did on the boot "Live in Japan" where George credits Clapton's contribution "psycho guitar." I have never heard Eric play really on the edge with BBK. Out of respect? I don't know. With "Marky" (Knopfler), however, he is NOT shy evident in his performance of "Same Old Blues" on the Montserrat DVD. They're mates - so, I think that he feels okay to "step out" a bit. Am I sick of W2N? Ya shur u betcha! But that doesn't mean that every song he performs has to have a rippin guitar solo in it to be "good." I love the subtly of "Only the Broken Hearted." Some of the acoustic "Layla" versions I've heard are amazing (without the electric keyboards). "Change the World" is among my very favorites. In a live Clapton performance, what I truly appreciate is the way he mixes it up. I don't get bored. There's much variety. I loved the transition from electric "She's Gone" to the acoustic (no one else on stage) "Driftin" from the last tour. I do think, however, that it is time for Eric to dig into his vast archives and resurrect some great old songs (Little Wing) and retire some tired ones in his current repertoire. Overall, my characterization of our man was best summed up by the stoner in the crowd at the 3rd Irving Plaza show November94 who, after a truly amazing "Forty-Four" performance during a lull in the applause, shouted out for everyone to hear, "You are too cool" to the hysteric laugher of the band. Mel Boss darmel@sbcglobal.net From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Wed Dec 24 02:06:59 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Wed Dec 24 02:07:06 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] RE: Scrolling Sideways On The Slowhand Digest Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701FD6BDC@sunwex01.arivia.kom> I use Microsoft Office 2000 running on Windows XP. My e-mail format is = HTML, using Word as my e-mail editor. The screen resolution on my laptop = is set to 1024 x 768, though I believe this would have no bearing in = this instance. All and sundry should receive this e-mail without having = to scroll sideways, as it inherits the format sent by you (DeltaNick), = i.e. plain text. Your e-mail reminds me of a hilarious movie I once saw = called "Young Picasso". His parent go off to the station to bid him = farewell and as the train pulls away, it does so sideways (or = lengthwise, if you will). On to Clapton matters: Apurva asked for thoughts around Eric's Robert = Johnson project, among other things. So here goes: Hopefully it will be = a series of 3 albums over the next couple of years. (With the Lord of = the Rings trilogy now over, what other entertainment is there to look = forward to? - Spiderman 2 and 3.) Granted Eric could possibly cover = Johnson's entire songbook on one CD, if he keeps the tracks to the = length used by Johnson. But, it seems he will be using a host of = sidemen, which means he'll need more space to spread the blues. Then = again, it could be a "duets" type of album, a la BB King and Eric = Clapton (more on this later). If Natalie Cole's people could engineer = her late father and her voice over 10 years ago, then technology has = surely improved vastly since then? But, the trilogy idea won't fly with = someone like Eric (after all, where is the intended Impressions release) = - he tends to move on, usually leaving us to catch up, if we're willing = to or not. Most likely, the Johnson tribute will not be released the same time as = the "standard" Eric Clapton album, but will be handled similarly to the = situation with Riding with the King (more on that later) and Reptile, = which were recorded within weeks of one another, but released some 6 = months apart. As for the next Eric standard release, everyone is expecting a "rock = album", because it's long overdue and has been hinted at from time to = time. But, consider this: Clapton no longer does any numbers from his = last great rock effort, Journeyman. Sure, She's Gone from Pilgrim has = been with us for almost 6 years (with a technically competent solo in = slightly changing format from tour to tour) and the Cream, Derek & the = Dominos and 70's standards for a lifetime, but where are the other rock = tunes that could easily be elevated to their deserved classic status, = e.g. Bottle of Red Wine, Roll It Over (in spite of it's suspicious = lyrics), Steady Rollin' Man, High (reminds me of the Doobie Brothers' = Long Train Running), Hungry (take away Marcy Levy's vocals and you have = a song that could fit on LAOALS), The Core, Watch Out for Lucy (reminds = me of Stagger Lee, which incidentally Eric covered at his Conscious = Contact gig in 2000/2001), Rita Mae, Ain't Going Down, Tangled in Love, = Grand Illusion (a ballad lost in time), Breaking Point, Hey Hey, Blues = Before Sunrise, Sick & Tired, Marry You, I Wanna Be and Modern Girl. And = taking us back to "the years": Good Morning Little School Girl, Key to = Love, I Feel Free, Tales of Brave Ulysses, Deserted Cities of the Heart, = I'm So Glad and Sea of Joy. Sure Eric would struggle with the vocals on = many of these uptempo tunes, but he's perfected his growl by dimensions = over the years. I can only dream, but what a dream. So I conclude that the next standard album will contain a standard blues = (blues standard) and a rock standard or two and a few ballads and a few = singalongs, which we'll enjoy for the most part, because it's what we're = used to. Finally, take time out and play: Riding with the King back to back with = Beano, the overall feel is more satisfying than Beano played back to = back with From the Cradle.=20 Kevin Enjoy Christmas everyone and be safe on the roads. 614 dead on South = African roads already this holiday season and they say it's an = improvement of 7% on the Arrive Alive campaign - go figure. I'll be off = on my 1 400 km road trip to Cape Town on Friday, hopefully when most are = sleeping after a tiring Christmas Day. -----Original Message----- From: DeltaNick [mailto:deltanick@comcast.net] Sent: 24 December 2003 04:35 To: Slowhand Digest Cc: Kevin Wilson Subject: Scrolling Sideways On The Slowhand Digest Kevin, I don't know what you do or what software you use, but all of your = e-mails to the Slowhand Digest cause me to scroll sideways. Actually, come to think of it, sounds like a title for a Freddy = King-type guitar instrumental: "Scrolling Sideways." DeltaNick NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is = subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found = at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the = disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy = thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) = 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. From roante04 at yahoo.co.uk Wed Dec 24 03:00:52 2003 From: roante04 at yahoo.co.uk (=?iso-8859-1?q?a=20linden?=) Date: Wed Dec 24 03:01:24 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: we here on Slowhand Digest give our support to EC Message-ID: <20031224080052.71435.qmail@web25001.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> DeltaNick, You're so funny and incredily talented ;*), thanks for your wise and thruthful remarks on my message. It's really hilarious to read your opinions on Clapton's autopilot playing and his current inability to play guitar as you'd like him to. Your nice comments make me always nostalgic, because we used to have arguments like this about guitarpalyers, when I was at school during the sixties. I always thought this guitarsolo-thing was a thing of the past, but no, here we have all that great stuff once again. Sadly, I think EC moved away from this kind of nonsense when he heard Music from Big Pink and realised, that a guitarsolo as such, didn't mean a thing. It's all about music and songs and the feelings. Yes, I think Mayall's way of doing the blues is a bit outdated, I thought so, when I heard Beano on 1967 after hearing Disraeli Gears. I'm not bored with blues, I love From the Cradle and Riding with the King, but I think here the musicians are much better, than on the Mayall DVD and the're playing the blues in a modern way. I think Clapton was at his best doing the NBTB -tour. Recordings I've heard from Japan 2003 sound quite bluesy and not lazy at all and I'm really waiting for the 2004 European dates and the new albums, but I don't think EC will return to his 60's style. I'll keep on praising Mr. Clapton as long as he keeps on moving my heart with his incredible musical talent. I hope he''l have that guitar round his neck for years to come and plays it the way he pleases. DeltaNick as we're having a Xmastime and I'm sure we both love Clapton's music very much, I must say how nice it's to discuss these things. Peace Ande ________________________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Messenger - Communicate instantly..."Ping" your friends today! Download Messenger Now http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com/download/index.html From JEliz9090 at aol.com Wed Dec 24 08:13:31 2003 From: JEliz9090 at aol.com (JEliz9090@aol.com) Date: Wed Dec 24 08:14:07 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Auto-Pilot and Our Support Message-ID: <45E9CFDD.7847EC3A.022B6160@aol.com> > I just don't understand how some folks accept any crap as good music, what > would make you happy on a newsgroup if we made a rule that we only say good > things about EC's playing regardless of how lousy it is in > the last 30 or so > years? Some thoughts from a long time lurker. Just because you think something is crap doesn't make it so. Nobody is saying you have to like everything or that you aren't entitled to your opinion or even that you can't offer some criticism. But don't tell me I like crap, because I don't. We don't all like the same art, movies or literature, why do you assume we all have the same opinion when it comes to music? The problem I have with this whole discussion is the arrogance of those that insist he's not trying hard enough or that he should be doing more or better or that somehow he should do something to make you happy. Those of you who think that will never be satisfied because you will always think he could be better no matter what he does and by always concentrating on the negative you miss everything else. It's like being disappointed by one guitar solo in a two hour concert. You are always going to be disappointed because Eric Clapton is not going to be who you want him to be. Eric Clapton is the person he wants to be and when you can accept that it's not all about "YOU" then maybe you'll be able to appreciate the whole of his music not just the individual notes. Joni From g.abt at ucsm.ac.uk Wed Dec 24 08:20:27 2003 From: g.abt at ucsm.ac.uk (Abt, Grant) Date: Wed Dec 24 08:21:43 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] RE: auto-pilot Message-ID: <238C3261CD6E534A98A5A7383A9A381B0135FD8F@lanmail.ucsm.ac.uk> DeltaNick/Noah, When you say that EC doesn't take an interest in guitar anymore, what you appear to be saying is that he doesn't solo with the same fire or creativity he used to 30 odd years ago? I have a number of points: 1. What evidence do you/we have? Faded memories of gigs you attended in the late 60's and early 70's. Well, most of us weren't there, so WE don't have the opportunity to compare/contradict your recollections. So, we are left with the recorded output from the Cream era and Live at the Fillmore. I love LATF, but you can't tell me that his guitar playing on a track like "Watch Yourself" from 24 Nights is not as electrifying (solo's especially) as anything on Live at the Fillmore. What about Tore Down/Have You Ever Loved A Women or Everyday I Have The Blues from the Hyde Park gig? For me, what this shows is that he CAN still play with fire and passion, but either chooses consciously not to (your argument, which i don't believe), or he DOES try every night but simply gets it right only so often, which is my argument, that he can't be "on" every night. 2. People change. Are you the same person now as in 1970? No, of course you're not, none of us are, including EC. In 1970, and as recorded on Live at the Fillmore, 19 minute versions of Let it Rain were great, but today would probably not go down as well. Times change, we move on. It seems clear that EC does not WANT to play 19 minute versions of songs because he's done it before. That is why his guitar playing has changed, not because he's lazy. I think his ventures into electronic music like TDF demonstrate that EC (like most people) get bored with doing the same stuff over and over and NEED to experience different styles of music. 3. Screeching guitar does not always maketh a great solo. There seems to be a perception that a great solo HAS to be volumous, heavy and fast. This is just bollox! This is one of the areas where EC has changed for the better and one of the reasons i love his playing. EC can play firey solos when he wants to but he knows when to play the RIGHT solo, which may be more melodic. A case in point is the Bob Dylan tribute from '92. On Don't Think Twice, he played, in my opinion, one of the greatest solos of his career - firey, cutting. On Love Minus Zero, he plays a beatifully melodic solo that fits the song like a glove - equally as great. So, my point is that EC's guitar playing is not 1 dimentional, which is what sets him apart from other guitar players and is what makes him NOT just another guitar player. By the way, i don't think everything EC does is great....does anybody? I'm sure we can all list many songs that we don't particularly like and gigs we've been too where it's been an "off" night. However, what's crap to one person is not so to someone else. Noah, I'm very surprised that you think "Tears in Heaven" is crap? I think musically, from a guitarists point of view AND from the listening experience, that it's one of his best. Is it just because it's popular? Anyway, i think i've had my share of bandwidth. Grant. ***** CONFIDENTIALITY & SECURITY DISCLAIMER ***** Please note the contents of this e-mail do not necessarily represent the policies or views of St Martins College. This e-mail message and any attachments may contain confidential information and should only be accessed by the intended recipient. 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Message-ID: i took the suggesstion of playing rwtk and beano back to back, but i added in a third album after beano, from the 70's, EC was here.. So you get 60's era, 70s era and latter era ec blues playing. all in all, it sounds like two different guitarists.. the rwtk EC obviously uses a strat, but it's not the guitar choice that makes it sound different, it's the phrasing, the soloing , the architecture of the solos, all good, but then once you pop in beano it's like wow.. the 70's live album is impressive not only cause it showcases EC in a live setting,but he's playing the blues, and you can hear him sound comfortable, like he's in his second skin.. i will try FTC and Beano and RWTK.. I am of the opinion that for the FTC era you are better off hearing a live show recording to get the full effect of his playing during those amazing years.. _________________________________________________________________ Tired of slow downloads? Compare online deals from your local high-speed providers now. https://broadband.msn.com From quadzila at optonline.net Wed Dec 24 10:52:42 2003 From: quadzila at optonline.net (Dan) Date: Wed Dec 24 10:54:05 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] No EC - Happy Holidays! Message-ID: <003a01c3ca35$f7103da0$3ff75643@cv320450a> Just a quick note to wish all happy holidays and a happy, healthy, rockin', bluesy jazzy new year. Dan Quadzila@optonline.net From deltanick at comcast.net Wed Dec 24 11:03:09 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Wed Dec 24 11:02:42 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: auto-pilot References: <238C3261CD6E534A98A5A7383A9A381B0135FD8F@lanmail.ucsm.ac.uk> Message-ID: <006601c3ca37$6d5365e0$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> Grant, If you've read what I've written about this, over time, you'll see that I've consistently replied to ALL of these questions. So, allow me to explain once more ... >> 19 minute versions of ... << No, I'm NOT interested in hearing 16- or 19-minute versions of ANY songs, no "Spoonful" (I liked the studio version, but not the live one), no "Let It Rain" (I don't really care for this "bubblegum" song), none. >> you appear to be saying is that he doesn't solo with the same fire or creativity he used to 30 odd years ago << No, I don't APPEAR to be saying that, I am outright saying so. Just remove the word "same," because if something's the same, it's no longer creative nor fiery. Yes, the fire and creativity are just not there, either because he doesn't want to show it, or he cannot do it. In interviews, he's pretty much given both answers. In '74 when he returned to performing, he said that he just wasn't going to do it any more -- he didn't want to do it -- even though he knew the fans wanted it. He held back. And in other interviews -- he's CONSISTENTLY and REPEATEDLY over the years -- said that his chops were best during his days with Mayall. So, I guess this sort of means that he can't quite do what he did in the past. >> play with fire and passion, but either chooses consciously not to (your argument, which i don't believe), or he DOES try every night but simply gets it right only so often, which is my argument, that he can't be "on" every night. << I lean more toward Clapton's first excuse, although I believe an element of the second is involved too. Here's my argument. EC is known as an especially passionate performer. And he still shows us his passion via his singing. But I believe that he holds back with the guitar. He's told us so, as I mentioned above. EC has a special guitar talent, but he holds back. Too bad, because this talent is SO extraordinary. Let me give just a few recent examples: the tracks on the latest "70th Birthday Concert" Mayall album. He just does NOT try hard at all. There's a difference of day and night, compared to, say, "Beano," and his playing during the '60s. Another: "Crossroads." The "Willie And The Hand Jive" version of Crossroads" that he introduced in 1969 or 1970 is dead ... boring. But whenever he plays "Crossroads," that's all he plays ... not an upbeat version, but a lackluster, boring one. There is just NO comparison whatsoever. Is it because he doesn't want to, or because he can't? And I know of what you speak regarding "on" and "off" nights. This happens to ALL artists. But the "on" nights are SO much fewer. Back in the '60s, he was pretty much "on" MOST of the time. Clapton was especially known for this. >> A case in point is the Bob Dylan tribute from '92. On Don't Think Twice, he played, in my opinion, one of the greatest solos of his career - fiery, cutting. << Excellent performance, excellent guitar playing. However, after the "Nothing But The Blues" tours (1994-1995), this has pretty much dried up. We just don't hear this any more. With very few exceptions, he doesn't really concentrate at all on guitar on his studio albums -- each solo was a "song within a song." He used to do so in his earlier days, but not any more. >> EC's guitar playing is not 1 dimentional, which is what sets him apart from other guitar players and is what makes him NOT just another guitar player. << Here's another place where I disagree. First of all, Clapton is NOT a one-dimensional guitarist. But it appears that's all he wants us to see today: one dimension. This is EXACTLY my point. He holds back and does NOT let us experience him "let it all hang out" any more. In this way, all he does today is pretty much the same old stuff. And when Clapton appears to many fans to be "on" nowadays, all solos sound pretty much the same. If you tune in during the middle of the solo, you usually cannot tell what song it is! His soloing is pretty much one-dimensional nowadays, when I know he's capable of SO much more. Why let us experience his singing passion, but NOT his guitar passion? >> By the way, i don't think everything EC does is great ... does anybody? << Sure, a number of people on the Slowhand Digest think so. Clapton could burp and they'd claim he attained new heights. DeltaNick From deltanick at comcast.net Wed Dec 24 11:23:38 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Wed Dec 24 11:23:13 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Sometimes Too Cool Message-ID: <007401c3ca3a$49c70700$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> Mel, >> I think the time of the NBTB Tours of 94/95 was the last time that his priority was guitar. We have observed that since then he usually prefers not to showboat. He tends to be "polite" sometimes to a fault, but in the Concert For George, I suspect that EC would have deemed it inappropriate to showoff because the object was to honor George. Clapton's performance in "While My Guitar Gentle Weeps" was quite good in my opinion but also "guarded" and "safe." Not on the edge. I guess, he wanted to make sure that he didn't mess up anywhere. I don't blame him for that. I would have loved to hear him rip up like he did on the boot "Live in Japan" where George credits Clapton's contribution "psycho guitar." << I think we're pretty much saying the same thing. Let me add: if someone is a performer, don't we go see him or her because they are showboating? That's what a performer does: showboat! Or, do we want to see them hold back: their emotions, their passions, their gifts, their performance? Imagine seeing a comedian who does not make you laugh. He's either arrogant -- "I will hold back and not let this audience laugh" -- or a poor comedian, and cannot make the audience laugh. One is arrogant, the other a poor performer or has-been. DeltaNick From apuraja8 at hotmail.com Wed Dec 24 13:49:09 2003 From: apuraja8 at hotmail.com (Apurva Parikh) Date: Wed Dec 24 13:49:41 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] It's the equipment folks... Message-ID: Let me throw my 2 cents in on DeltaNick et al arguments... My opinion is that yes, all the things that have been said before: 1. EC focused more on singing 2. Doesn't care to play as much as he used to 3. Isn't too up in arms about being a guitar god However another overlooked thing is that plain and simple, eric's guitar (strat) doesn't show off his playing properly. Listen to the the Portland 2001 boot.. all gibson electric playing, ES--335 and Les paul for the last few numbers before Rainbow.. Immensely different playing, his style is pretty much the same, but the equipment flatters EC more than any other artist.. I mean.. jeff beck pretty much sounds the same wheter or not he's playing a tele or strat... clapton however, sounds miles different on strat vs any gibson guitar... the mayall 70th cd speaks to his lifeless playing, he likes others to take front seat while he merely is a sideman.. the mayall 70th could have been a watershed mark for latter day EC, but... YAAAAWN.. DN good point about crossroads, i very often skip this song on any show post 70... It's become a shuffle rather than a blazing song. I am not optimistic about billy preston's involvement in both of EC's albums.. this means the stark, scary R.Johnson songs, will have the climie production stamp- gloss, lots of pianos and organs and other guitarists and a sheen that will make it sound more like journeyman than the splinter group... AAP ----Original Message Follows---- From: slowhand-request@planet-torque.com Reply-To: slowhand@planet-torque.com To: slowhand@planet-torque.com Subject: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 92 Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2003 12:00:02 -0500 (EST) Send Slowhand mailing list submissions to slowhand@planet-torque.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to slowhand-request@planet-torque.com You can reach the person managing the list at slowhand-owner@planet-torque.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Slowhand digest..." Today's Topics: 1. RE: auto-pilot (Abt, Grant) 2. back to back to back.... (Apurva Parikh) 3. No EC - Happy Holidays! (Dan) 4. Re: auto-pilot (DeltaNick) 5. Re: Sometimes Too Cool (DeltaNick) << message5.txt >> << message7.txt >> << message9.txt >> << message11.txt >> << message13.txt >> _______________________________________________ Slowhand mailing list Slowhand@planet-torque.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand _________________________________________________________________ Make your home warm and cozy this winter with tips from MSN House & Home. http://special.msn.com/home/warmhome.armx From rhendriksen63 at hotmail.com Wed Dec 24 17:25:59 2003 From: rhendriksen63 at hotmail.com (Roel Hendriksen) Date: Wed Dec 24 17:26:32 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Sometimes Too Cool Message-ID: >Imagine seeing a comedian who does not make you laugh. He's either arrogant >-- "I will hold back and not let this audience laugh" -- or a poor >comedian, and cannot make the audience laugh. One is arrogant, the other a >poor performer or has-been. Hmmm let's not discuss Leslie Nielsen here Roel _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail en Messenger on the move http://www.msn.nl/communicatie/smsdiensten/hotmailsmsv2/ From roante04 at yahoo.co.uk Wed Dec 24 18:00:00 2003 From: roante04 at yahoo.co.uk (=?iso-8859-1?q?a=20linden?=) Date: Wed Dec 24 18:00:32 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Autopiloting through the Burps Message-ID: <20031224230000.14733.qmail@web25006.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> Hi all, I think there's some kind of cultural difference beween people who love the latter day Clapton (the last 33 years) and those who would like him to be more like the myth from the sixties. I'm sure, that for many (or maybe most) Clapton fans of the latter days, the Cream or Derek & Dominos bootlegs sound quite unlistenable. And then of course there's lots of longtime followers, who are disappointed as Eric doesn't find nowadays the guitar solo as THE goal of his music. I like these both sides of Clapton's career and maybe the humanity and honesty of Clapton is why I've stayed with his music for some 37 years. I don't want him to be the young guy from the Cream, I'm sure he knows best, why that band or that kind of music didn't exist any longer. I don't want him to try to emulate his playing from Beano (although I love the playing), I'm sure Eric knows how those solos were played. It's been fascinating to grow older with EC and his music, there's lots of stuff I don't listen from him, but I'm in no position to criticize him for those songs as most of his stuff has been great and in no way I'm waiting for mr. Clapton to be perfect. I feel, that the last 13 years have been easily the best of his career and the economic way he plays guitar currently is an natural evolment and sounds to me great, much more natural than the guitar heroics of the past. And then there's always the Burp -album, that's coming out, I'm sure it will be earshattering. Christmas to all Ande (the original -only blind faith and burp - fan) ________________________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Messenger - Communicate instantly..."Ping" your friends today! Download Messenger Now http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com/download/index.html From pastmastersv2t7 at yahoo.com Wed Dec 24 19:05:10 2003 From: pastmastersv2t7 at yahoo.com (Jude Ciancone) Date: Wed Dec 24 19:05:42 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] (no subject) Message-ID: <20031225000510.62684.qmail@web60801.mail.yahoo.com> Bravo Zulu Joni. As a long time lurker myself i had trouble picking through what i considered interesting information and selfish expectations. I personally don't care for the induced guitar solo's that go on forever. I love "Change the World". That is not saying that a marathon solo is trash, it just isn't to my liking. As for Mr. Clapton himself, he has spent many years working on being just what he is now. If he wanted it to go in another direction maybe he would have started wearing spandex back in the seventies. Let's see, he dabbled in country and decided to stick with rock, he's done some reggae and wasn't too bad, he never did the glam thing which most, i'm sure, are greatful for. He touched on the mellower side of Rock and whoops, waddya know, it works for him and for many, many others. He can still make you play the air guitar. I appreciate the work he has done in the past, but i liked August, and what he has done since then the most. So like Joni said, just because you don't like it doesn't mean other people don't. jude --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031224/3862eb7c/attachment.htm From roante04 at yahoo.co.uk Thu Dec 25 04:00:56 2003 From: roante04 at yahoo.co.uk (=?iso-8859-1?q?a=20linden?=) Date: Thu Dec 25 04:01:28 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Some great performances Message-ID: <20031225090056.43980.qmail@web25009.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> Hi all, Inspired by this years Autopilot discussion I dug into my oversized EC live recording archives, just to make sure I'm on the right path on this very serious matter. Yes, I found lots of powerful stuff, that suggest EC's ongoing greatness and "divinity". Here's some selections for those with open ears and a desire to enjoy also the latter part of Eric's career: Ain?t Goin? Down - Dublin, 14.04.1983 (swinging band and EC in a relaxed but fluent mode) Sky is Crying - Milano 23.01.1984 (gutsy vocals and raw slide on this rare performed blues) Crossroads - Tokyo 02.11.1988 (strong duet with Mark Knopfler on this classic) I shot the sheriff - London 17.2.1991 (beautiful vocals and delicate guitar end up in a passionate finale turning into-) White Room - London 17.2.1991 ("different" vocals and a furious solo) Groanin' the Blues - Tokyo, 27.10.1993 (Aching vocal turns into a plaintive and heartmelting solo) Double Trouble - Tokyo, 13.10.1995 (best version ever of this too seldom heard blues, EC's guitar in storytelling and climatic mode) Gin House - Tokyo, 27.11.1999 (EC lets his fingers free after Andy's vocal) HYELW- Tokyo, 27.11.1999 (Clapton plays the intro fingerpicking and improvises beautifully on this unbelievable version) HYELW- Zurich, 5.3.2001 (another divine version, exploding the audience) River of Tears - Helsinki 5.4.2001 (very dramatic, building to a finale of guitarwork, fast and screaming). Cheers and let's not take all this too seriously Ande ________________________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Messenger - Communicate instantly..."Ping" your friends today! Download Messenger Now http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com/download/index.html From ddell at socal.rr.com Thu Dec 25 11:43:14 2003 From: ddell at socal.rr.com (Dave Dell) Date: Thu Dec 25 11:39:44 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] EC still has it Message-ID: <003901c3cb06$30dae500$0302a8c0@socal.rr.com> Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays everyone. My last reply to this thread got lost in cyberworld....so will try again. I'd say about 90% of my rock or "popular" listening is Eric and I am familiar with all phases of his long career. Personally, I think his guitar style has matured greatly over the years and I actually prefer his more recent live playing to that of the early days. It all really just comes down to a matter of personal taste, and some of us like all the new places and directions Eric has taken us and others wish he would stick with fiery blues playing (which he can and still does, by the way : ). I like the variety of Eric's musical expression myself, and am willing to give every song a chance at my growing list of favorites even if it doesn't feature a guitar solo. For example, my favorite tracks from Reptile would be the title track, Got you on My Mind, Travelin' Light, Come Back Baby, Don't let me be lonely...,I want a little girl (the live versions on that one are more interesting), and even Believe in Life ....that little list of songs includes quite a variety of styles which is fine with me. I love the blues and I love to hear Eric burning through a great blues solo, but I really think I'd get bored if all his recordings and performances were strictly blues. Dave From M.Prehn at t-online.de Thu Dec 25 14:34:00 2003 From: M.Prehn at t-online.de (M.Prehn) Date: Thu Dec 25 14:34:30 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] My Father's Eyes In-Reply-To: <20031224131411.3134A8C151@six.pairlist.net> References: <20031224131411.3134A8C151@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <1AZbFN-0xemqu0@fwd06.sul.t-online.com> I really have to say: I love Eric playing My Father's Eyes live. I will never forget Berlin 1998. This song (also Tears In Heaven) is definitely not crap!! I was so impressed that I now start my own program with that song. From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Thu Dec 25 15:18:43 2003 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Thu Dec 25 15:18:58 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Portland - Gibsons Message-ID: <6159F31F33EA1247987DD618D0559AE701FD6BE0@sunwex01.arivia.kom> For the record I don't agree - about the Portland show. The construction and tone of the songs and the solos were for the most part the same as at other shows, the only difference being that on a Strat Eric's solos flow, but at this show the solos were somewhat hesitant. Perhaps he didn't find his way around the fretboard as easily, having rehearsed and toured with Strats. Kevin -----Original Message----- From: Apurva Parikh [mailto:apuraja8@hotmail.com] Sent: 24 December 2003 20:49 To: slowhand@planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] It's the equipment folks... ..... However another overlooked thing is that plain and simple, eric's guitar (strat) doesn't show off his playing properly. Listen to the the Portland 2001 boot.. all gibson electric playing, ES--335 and Les paul for the last few numbers before Rainbow.. Immensely different playing, his style is pretty much the same, but the equipment flatters EC more than any other artist.. I mean.. jeff beck pretty much sounds the same wheter or not he's playing a tele or strat... clapton however, sounds miles different on strat vs any gibson guitar... NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard arivia.kom email disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.arivia.co.za/disclaimer.htm. If you cannot access the disclaimer through the URL attached, and you wish to receive a copy thereof, please send an eMail to disclaimer@arivia.co.za or call (011) 233-0800. You will receive the disclaimer by return email or fax. From darmel at sbcglobal.net Fri Dec 26 06:58:17 2003 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (darmel@sbcglobal.net) Date: Fri Dec 26 06:57:32 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] RE:Sometimes Too Cool Message-ID: <015301c3cba7$8ce5e740$64fdd10a@MELBOSS> DN, Your points are usually valid ones, but I think that you are "stretching" a bit here... There is a time to showboat and a time to NOT. Eric is mature enough to know the difference (w/MarkK or BuddyG - yes, appropriate to show-off w/BBK or in a tribute to GeoH - no, not appropriate). I think THAT (knowing the difference) is cool. >>Let me add: if someone is a performer, don't we go see him or her because >>they are showboating? That's what a performer does: showboat! Eric has NEVER held back on EMOTION in any show I paid to see. OTOH, in his younger days, he occasionally showed up drunk, and his performance suffered (no show I ever saw, however). I prefer the sober EC. >>Or, do we want to see them hold back: their emotions, their passions, their >>gifts, their performance? I don't think that any of this applies to Eric. His "River of Tears" performance on the last tour at Oakland Arena moistened my eyes a bit. There is more emotion in his work today than in works prior. Eric is anything but arrogant and in no way is he a "has-been." OTOH, Eric reinvents himself and his works continuously. He'd be a "has-been" if he didn't change/evolve - if he replayed Cream and Derek days verbatim (for "has-been," see Moody Blues, Rod Stewart, etc.). Poor performer - No way (that might apply if he showed up drunk and laid down on stage, an incident from his drinking days that he related in an interview). >>Imagine seeing a comedian who does not make you laugh. He's either >>arrogant -- "I will hold back and not let this audience laugh" -- or a poor >>comedian, and cannot make the audience laugh. One is arrogant, the other a >>poor performer or has-been. Cheers! Mel Boss darmel@sbcglobal.net From deltanick at comcast.net Fri Dec 26 11:30:53 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Fri Dec 26 11:31:53 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: Sometimes Too Cool References: <015301c3cba7$8ce5e740$64fdd10a@MELBOSS> Message-ID: <000f01c3cbcd$a1b16e80$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> Mel, >> Your points are usually valid ones, but I think that you are "stretching" a bit here ... << Can't say that we necessarily disagree very much. I like Eric's music today, and am not looking for him to play old Mayall and Cream songs, blues only, or 15-minute versions of anything. I'll disagree up front on a minor point: he was usually inebriated during the '70s and early '80s, not so much while performing during the '60s. In fact, EC didn't imbibe much at all during Mayall performances: Mayall ejected drunk band members, and fired John McVie several times for exactly this reason. My beef is that EC is SUCH an extraordinary guitar talent -- far and away a greater guitarist than singer, bandleader, and songwriter -- but "holds back" and does not give his all in this department, both in the studio and live. He hardly seems to plan for guitar in the studio, and doesn't normally challenge himself much in a live setting ... not the way he used to do. I've listened to so many of his recent (1998-2003) live recordings. I really like most of the music, but he simply doesn't sound as if he puts much effort into his guitar, yet the effort is there in the singing. He noodles, he teases, and he sometimes gives us a great solo (he's always pretty good, but can do this in his sleep: hence my term "auto-pilot"). However -- and here's the clinker -- Clapton normally backs down as soon as he notices that it's getting intense. As soon as it gets hot in the kitchen, he leaves; yet he has the talent to cook better than anyone else. Clapton is the guitarist who used to paint himself into a corner, so he would have to find a way out without getting his feet wet. It was difficult, but he'd always find a way. Sometimes he'd jump out the window instead ... and FLY! Clapton ROUTINELY challenged himself this way. These were the moments when he became especially inventive, powerfully passionate ... and showed us something that nobody else could. These were the moments for which for which he became known, around the world. And just when you'd think it's over, he'd go another mile and wipe you out (and no, I don't mean another chorus of "Steppin' Out": perish the thought)! This doesn't happen much any more. In fact, I'd say it hardly happens at all. He doesn't paint himself into that corner, he doesn't challenge himself (perhaps he's too "comfortable," figuratively speaking, on his Persian carpet). I'm not talking about a simply a good guitar solo; I mean instead moments that transcend reality ... otherworldly! One can interpret this variously: "modesty," "arrogance," "playing it safe," or something else. And I don't think his chops are quite where they used to be, contributing somewhat. There are still great performances, but the guitar seems to be at the bottom of his priorities list, if on the list at all. Clapton has many talents, but he downplays, in my opinion, his greatest talent. And in this way, I feel that he deprives and cheats us of this. DeltaNick From darmel at sbcglobal.net Fri Dec 26 12:10:33 2003 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (darmel@sbcglobal.net) Date: Fri Dec 26 12:09:48 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] RE: Sometimes Too Cool In-Reply-To: <000f01c3cbcd$a1b16e80$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> Message-ID: <015e01c3cbd3$2c7a81f0$64fdd10a@MELBOSS> DN, You are correct. We are, essentially, in agreement. Well said. Mel >Clapton has many talents, but he downplays, in my opinion, his greatest >talent. And in this way, I feel that he deprives and cheats us of this. > > DeltaNick From dennis.weisinger at milliman.com Fri Dec 26 16:02:40 2003 From: dennis.weisinger at milliman.com (dennis.weisinger@milliman.com) Date: Fri Dec 26 16:02:53 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Dennis Weisinger/NYRK/M&R is out of the office. Message-ID: I will be out of the office starting 12/20/2003 and will not return until 01/05/2004. I will respond to your message when I return. ************************************************************************************** This communication is intended solely for the addressee and is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. Unless indicated to the contrary: it does not constitute professional advice or opinions upon which reliance may be made by the addressee or any other party, and it should be considered to be a work in progress. ************************************************************************************** From RonTash at webtv.net Sat Dec 27 01:57:39 2003 From: RonTash at webtv.net (RonTash@webtv.net) Date: Sat Dec 27 01:57:51 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] the debate.... Message-ID: <3243-3FED2D63-319@storefull-2216.public.lawson.webtv.net> I have read with some interest the ongoing debate regarding EC's guitar playing now versus then and I must say that with few exceptions I've found myself wanting more and enjoying less. I'd love to be sitting here writing a tribute to his guitar playing but the truth is-EC seems to have made a conscious decision to NOT play the guitar as he is capable. There has been a stream of opinions regarding this subject which range from the folks who love him and his stuff regardless to the folks who love his stuff with certain reservations to a few folks who just can't get past the fact that he has moved on and doesn't seem to regard guitar playing, that is, the sort of guitar playing that gets you out of your seat and shaking whatever you've got to shake, as paramount to the moment at which he addresses the strings and frets. Eric can play, when he chooses, like a monster, a big scary monster who takes you somewhere you haven't been and leaves you wanting more. I know this as I've seen and heard him do this. I first experienced this at the Fillmore in 1967 and as recently as Seattle a couple years ago....why he chooses NOT to do this is clearly a mystery with lots of detectives on the trail. I have my suspicions but they are merely suspicions. I can only repeat an old story from Nile Rodgers who was working with EC on the JImi tribute piece and was in EC's music room one evening. Eric picked up a guitar and turned into the scary monster for a few moments. Nile asked him why he didn't play like that anymore and Eric replied that he'd already done that and didn't want to do it anymore. Isn't it a pity as he does it so well. Happy Holidays to All, rn http://community.webtv.net/RonTash/ThePeanutGalleries From RonTash at webtv.net Sat Dec 27 02:23:55 2003 From: RonTash at webtv.net (RonTash@webtv.net) Date: Sat Dec 27 02:24:07 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] The Sound... Message-ID: <3243-3FED338B-345@storefull-2216.public.lawson.webtv.net> Let's not forget The Sound that Eric Clapton created on the Beano album. Against the wishes of the producer and technicians he created a sound that had not been heard before and was so intensely pleasurable that an entire generation of guitarists, including his predecessors were lining up to copy. Yes, I know one can't stand still but oh what a sound. And what a thrill it would be to hear him sound like that again....not the same solos not the same songs, just the sonic excitement would do for me, a couple songs a night and I'm good to go. Best to all, rn http://community.webtv.net/RonTash/ThePeanutGalleries From JacoP at charter.net Sat Dec 27 15:16:19 2003 From: JacoP at charter.net (John Sanna) Date: Sat Dec 27 15:18:30 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Debate References: <20031227170004.723858C23A@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <000c01c3ccb6$4a45abe0$5eedfea9@VAIO> >>>Nile asked him why he didn't play like that anymore and Eric replied that he'd already done that and didn't want to do it anymore. Miles Davis said he would rather play bad music than play the same thing twice. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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DeltaNick From JacoP at charter.net Sun Dec 28 12:52:21 2003 From: JacoP at charter.net (John Sanna) Date: Sun Dec 28 12:54:56 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Debate References: <20031228170003.951778C187@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <000801c3cd6b$57e3af80$5eedfea9@VAIO> >> Miles Davis said he would rather play bad music than play the same thing twice. << >Well then, why "Wonderful Tonight," "Lay Down Sally," etc., etc?< Good question. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031228/b0e19ba8/attachment.htm From deltanick at comcast.net Mon Dec 29 00:20:44 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Mon Dec 29 00:19:58 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Jack O The Green Message-ID: <000701c3cdcb$82c7e760$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> Here's an album that's not readily available outside of the UK or Europe. EC is featured playing guitar (not bad) on two tracks, backing Solomon Burke. Burke was an R&B artist before Motown and Stax, when R&B was earthier and rocked. Some folks called him "The King of Soul," before "soul" became an overused and meaningless term after the overproduced, wind-up Motown (miss a dance step and you get fined) assembly line went into operation in the mid-1960s. A couple of other "interesting" artists are featured as well: Buddy Guy, Smokey Robinson, and Ringo Starr. Although Michael Jackson does not make an appearance, Ron Wood does. However, you can always skip track 19. Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, “Jack O The Green: Small World Big Band Friends 3" (Radar, Warner Music UK Ltd., distributed in the UK by The Entertainment Network [RADAR001CD], 17 November 2003, UK) 1. She Suits Me To A Tee (Buddy Guy) - Buddy Guy. 2. Misfit (Holland) - Terri Walker. 3. You Really Got A Hold On Me (William Robinson, Jr.) - Smokey Robinson. 4. I Think It's Going To Rain Today (Randy Newman) - David Gray. 5. Message To My Son (Holland/Burke/Clapton) - Solomon Burke & Eric Clapton. 6. Just To Be Home With You (Holland) - Shane McGowan. 7. Play It Sam (Earle /Holland) - Steve Earle. 8. Kiss Of Love (Holland/Brown) - Nick Cave & Sam Brown. 9. I Told The Truth (Holland/Brown) - Paul Rodgers. 10. Please Can I Talk (J. Holland/C. Holland/R. Holland) - Sugababes. 11. Boys (Luther Dixon/Wes Farrell) - Ringo Starr. 12. When I Get Home (Holland /Turner/Difford) - Ruby Turner. 13. Enjoy Yourself (It’s Later Than You Think) (Carl Sigman/Herbert Magidson) - Prince Buster. 14. Sweet If You Like (Music by Jools Holland; poem by Francis Davison) - Eliza Carthy. 15. Cry Myself To Sleep (Holland/McDonald) - Michael McDonald Featuring Candy Dulfer. 16. Shutting The Doors (Kirsty MacColl/Alan Lee Shaw) - Kirsty MacColl. 17. Washing Of The Water (Peter Gabriel) - Peter Gabriel. 18. Jack O The Green (Holland/Suggs) - Suggs. 19. Ooh La La (Wood/Lane) - Ronnie Wood. 20. Mabel (Holland/Burke/Clapton) - Solomon Burke & Eric Clapton. 21. I'll Be Seeing You (Sammy Fain/Irvin Kahal) - Jimmy Scott. It's a pretty good album, and better, I think, than the first Jools Holland, "Small World Big Band," which also featured EC (but no Ron Wood). This one has lots of good recordings and performances. I don't go much for "big" bands, but Jools Holland does it about right. And he's a good pianist. Sample a few of the albums tracks: http://www.joolsholland.com/smallworld3.htm. And you can read Jools Holland's notes: http://www.joolsholland.com/smallworld3notes.htm. For those outside of the UK interested, it can be ordered from www.amazon.co.uk. DeltaNick From RonTash at webtv.net Mon Dec 29 02:07:03 2003 From: RonTash at webtv.net (RonTash@webtv.net) Date: Mon Dec 29 02:07:12 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Nile Rogers quote... Message-ID: <10460-3FEFD297-3700@storefull-2212.public.lawson.webtv.net> Hey Nick, I didn't get this from the alligators in the sewers file, I read this in a respectable music/guitar magazine when the Jimi tribute was being recorded. At the risk of being redundant, I have seen/heard Eric play like he used to a couple of times in the past ten years. I have played guitar in the style of EC and others for decades and well enough to get on stage with most anybody that comes through town without embarrassing myself so I know the guitar side of this issue...trust me, he can still so it when he chooses and I'll grant you that it is rare for him to choose to go there. Your guess is as good as mine as to why he is so reticent to pull out the stops and let it fly. I'm sure I wrote of the evening at the Tacoma Dome I believe in 94 when after a break the lights went down and out came Eric and Nathan and Steve and Ray Cooper lined up onstage as Cream used to and they did a ten minute vamp that was as good as anything I'd heard Cream do, just burning and funky and inspiring. I was floored and like anybody there was scratching my head afterword...why doesn't he do this more often? Who knows...best, rn http://community.webtv.net/RonTash/ThePeanutGalleries From iguanadog at yahoo.com Mon Dec 29 12:52:18 2003 From: iguanadog at yahoo.com (Cathy) Date: Mon Dec 29 12:52:20 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Debate Message-ID: <20031229175218.64963.qmail@web13501.mail.yahoo.com> I came into this discussion late because of holiday travel. I look at EC playing the way we all love him to play as kind of wielding the sword of truth. That he goes/transcends consciousness almost -- like the transcendent state of a shaman when EC plays so profoundly. It makes me wonder if he isn't almost a little afraid to go there again? He is content to play the way he has been playing because playing in his full capacity of brilliance is too painful to play as it reveals too much for him? Just my two cents, Cathy -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031229/e0cb2e7f/attachment.htm From darmel at sbcglobal.net Mon Dec 29 13:15:28 2003 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (darmel@sbcglobal.net) Date: Mon Dec 29 13:14:40 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Jools Message-ID: <000d01c3ce37$bdba4450$64fdd10a@MELBOSS> One of my favorites of the Concert for George was the Jools and Sam contribution. Thanks, DNick, for the heads up on Jools Holland! Sam Brown's performance was really hot I thought. She's animated, sexy and her voice is fantastic! She reminded me a bit of a young SNicks... Cheers Mel Boss From Scott.Graves at virgin.net Tue Dec 30 06:15:29 2003 From: Scott.Graves at virgin.net (Scott Graves) Date: Tue Dec 30 06:11:30 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] EC Boots I'm looking to sell Message-ID: <000f01c3cec6$3bcbe310$ad3d0252@scottpc> Hi slowhanders, I've recently decided to get rid of all of my Original EC boots - to pass them on to someone who'll actually get a chance to listen to them, make some room on my shelves and re-coup some of the money I've spent over the years. Email me if you are interested Eric Clapton (all are soundboard recordings - Perfect sound)- An Acoustic Tale (unplugged outtakes) From the Heart (1994 From the Cradle tour rehearsals) From the Cradle to the Fillmore West (2CDs Nov 1994 - I love this set) Another Page (2CDs Brighton 1992 - great show that I attended) Further on up the Crossroads (rare 4CD set) - this is the original box set released with a deluxe booklet containing many rare photos and information. See : http://www.eric-clapton.co.uk/collection/bootlegs/furtheronupthecrossroads.shtml http://www.ericclaptonfaq.com/questions/Are_there_any_bootleg_compilations_available_that_provide_an_overview_of_Claptons_career.htm regards, Scott --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.553 / Virus Database: 345 - Release Date: 18/12/2003 From smangano at solartestinglabs.com Tue Dec 30 09:14:15 2003 From: smangano at solartestinglabs.com (Sam Mangano) Date: Tue Dec 30 09:10:39 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] 1986 DVD w/Collins Message-ID: <097201c3cedf$359f0a30$1f01a8c0@solar3.Domain> got the subject dvd for xmas. looks like all they did was a straight transfer from a vhs print to a dvd. no improvements were made to the picture quality, it doesnt look much better than my 17 year old analog copy! they put a spinning digital guitar that looked like blackie as a graphic on the main menu. the funny thing is that the guitar had a tremelo bar on it! nice attention to detail........ happy new year! out sambo8 From apuraja8 at hotmail.com Tue Dec 30 12:09:05 2003 From: apuraja8 at hotmail.com (Apurva Parikh) Date: Tue Dec 30 12:09:38 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Debate... question about brownie/blackie, pilgrim.. Message-ID: I dont think Eric is afraid, I just dont think he "gets off" on playing like he used to. It's like when you're working at a job, over the years, you tend to get bored with doing certain tasks, in Eric's case he's neglecting his most superior skill! I think under the right settings he has gone back to that place (FTC, NBTB tour, Riding W/The King, Pilgrim Tour, parts of Reptile album)... Side note, I think I might have mentioned this before, but i pulled out pilgrim again, it's one of my favorite EC albums, and I always thought that if this record had been De-Climie-'d, (ie: less glossy and more organic, no drum machines), that it'd have been such a killer pantheon record.. Eric's playing on it, for a studio recording, is better than anything he's done along with FTC. Also, when did Eric last play Blackie and Brownie?? ----Original Message Follows---- From: slowhand-request@planet-torque.com Reply-To: slowhand@planet-torque.com To: slowhand@planet-torque.com Subject: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 98 Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 12:00:02 -0500 (EST) I came into this discussion late because of holiday travel. I look at EC playing the way we all love him to play as kind of wielding the sword of truth. That he goes/transcends consciousness almost -- like the transcendent state of a shaman when EC plays so profoundly. It makes me wonder if he isn't almost a little afraid to go there again? He is content to play the way he has been playing because playing in his full capacity of brilliance is too painful to play as it reveals too much for him? Just my two cents, Cathy _________________________________________________________________ Tired of slow downloads? Compare online deals from your local high-speed providers now. https://broadband.msn.com From slowhandnj at comcast.net Tue Dec 30 19:08:26 2003 From: slowhandnj at comcast.net (ToeKneeF) Date: Tue Dec 30 19:09:21 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Little EC Content: Peter Green and Fleetwood Mac Message-ID: <3FF2137A.8000409@comcast.net> For the past week, I've been listenbing to a 6 CD Box Set which I borrowed from my library. It is "Fleetwood Mac: The Complete Blue Horizon Sessions 1967 - 1969" WOW....what an eye opening experience. There are many previously unissued "alternate takes" which allow you to see how a song progressed through the recording process. They also let you see how some producers can fuck up a really great song by adding "studio touches" (overdubs, etc.). One song which comes to mind is "Need Your Love So Bad". I've always been ambivalent about this song. To me, it always had potential, but was kind of wimpy with all of the strings and orchestration. The bare bones "alternate takes" let you see what a truly ballsy song this could have been, if the producers had not screwed around with it. This further re-enforced my belief that Eric, far too often, hands over production control to others which might be OK in the hands of some producers (Tom Dowd comes to mind)and deadly in the hands of other producers (Simon Climie and Phil Collins come to mind). If you get a chance, listen to the cuts on this set, you'll get Peter Green live in the studio (warts and all) and the music will leave you breathless..............I had to copy all 6 CDs, the alternate takes and unissued material are priceless......................T -- "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. " Benjamin Franklin From Boultonus at aol.com Tue Dec 30 22:29:25 2003 From: Boultonus at aol.com (Boultonus@aol.com) Date: Tue Dec 30 22:29:35 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] EC gets another gong Message-ID: <29.4e43ad13.2d239c95@aol.com> In the New Year's honours list it was announced that our man has been awarded the CBE. That is one step off the knighthood he deserves. Congratulations Eric! Tony -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031230/d1ad7c01/attachment.htm From slowhandnj at comcast.net Wed Dec 31 00:54:03 2003 From: slowhandnj at comcast.net (ToeKneeF) Date: Wed Dec 31 00:54:58 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton Gets CBE Message-ID: <3FF2647B.1080501@comcast.net> Clapton, Davies Get Royal Honors in U.K. By BETH GARDINER LONDON (AP) - Could Queen Elizabeth II be a rock 'n roll fan? Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton and Kinks founder Ray Davies received royal honors Wednesday, becoming Commanders of the Order of the British Empire just weeks after Rolling Stone Mick Jagger picked up his knighthood at Buckingham Palace. Also among the luminaries singled out for awards in the annual New Year's Honors list were World Wide Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee, who became a knight, and tennis star Tim Henman, made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, or OBE. This year's honors have been the subject of more than the usual amount of debate. Responding to criticism that the selection process was too secretive and tainted by politics and public relations, the government announced it would review the system to make it more open and independent. One leaked document said Henman, a four-time Wimbledon semifinalist whose failure to win the tournament has bitterly disappointed Britons, was being recommended for an OBE to ``add interest'' to the list. A prominent scientist, Colin Blakemore, complained publicly about reports that he was denied a knighthood because he is a vocal proponent of research on animals. He did not get an award. Though the honors are bestowed by the queen, she chooses only a few. Most recipients are selected by committees of civil servants from nominations made by the government and the public. But Britons are divided over the importance of the awards - Keith Richards criticized his bandmate Jagger for accepting the knighthood, saying he shouldn't have associated himself with such a symbol of the establishment. And The Sunday Times published a list of 300 well-known people - including singer David Bowie, comedian John Cleese and actors Albert Finney and Kenneth Branagh - who had declined honors since 1945. Clapton, 58, a member of the 1960s R&B band the Yardbirds and a founder of the rock trio Cream, has won more than 15 Grammy awards and gained greatest renown for his solo career, with songs like ``Layla,'' ``After Midnight'' and ``Tears in Heaven.'' Davies, 59, founded the Kinks with his brother Dave. Their hard-edged, guitar-driven music drew a huge following in the '60s and beyond with hits like ``You Really Got Me,'' ``All Day and All of the Night'' and ``Lola.'' Physicist Berners-Lee, now at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is credited with making the Internet accessible to millions by inventing the Web system of servers and browsers which he distributed free. Among the 981 people receiving honors: 37 players and coaches from England's national rugby team, which won this year's World Cup. Lesser-known names also were singled out for awards, sometimes for quirky pursuits. Andy Hine, chairman of the Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain, was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire, or MBE, for services to tourism. Animal behavior expert Bruce Fogle, co-founder of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, also got an MBE, as did Anne Patrizio, an Edinburgh, Scotland, teacher who has campaigned for the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people. MBEs also went to a milkman, a school handyman and a former crossing guard. Author and historian Harold Evans, whose book ``The American Century,'' was a best seller, was made a knight. He is a former editor of The Times and The Sunday Times in Britain and served as vice chairman and editorial director of the New York Daily News and U.S. News and World Report magazine. Former NATO Secretary General Lord Robertson received a knighthood. Actress Joan Plowright, wife of the late Laurence Olivier, was made a dame, the female equivalent of a knight. So was Rabbi Julia Neuberger, a broadcaster, author and health care charity chief. Commander of the Order of the British Empire, or CBE, awards went to ``Billy Elliot'' director Stephen Daldry and to Philip Pullman, author of the children's fantasy trilogy ``His Dark Materials.'' Prime Minister Tony Blair's official spokesman Godric Smith also got a CBE, as did cartoonist Ronald Searle, 83. Actress Virginia McKenna, whose role in the African lion saga ``Born Free,'' led to a career in wildlife conservation, received an OBE. An OBE also went to craggy-faced actor Pete Postlethwaite, nominated for an Oscar for 1993's ``In the Name of the Father.'' In descending order, the honors are knighthoods, CBE, OBE and MBE. Those who are awarded CBEs, OBEs and MBEs have no title but can put the letters after their names. 12/30/03 19:10 ? Copyright The Associated Press. -- "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. " Benjamin Franklin From vdv64 at yahoo.com Wed Dec 31 02:06:03 2003 From: vdv64 at yahoo.com (=?iso-8859-1?q?PM?=) Date: Wed Dec 31 02:06:35 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] (Slowhand) Debate In-Reply-To: <20031230170004.61FED8C292@six.pairlist.net> Message-ID: <20031231070603.75285.qmail@web60303.mail.yahoo.com> Hi there, two cents from my side. The first - is there anyone who does his job (and ec does also a job playing for us) in the same way, with the same feeling for about 40 years ? Perhaps as a bookkeeper, not in a creative job (NOT be offendet if you are bookkeeper, you can be the founder of creativity and it doesn't really help you in that job). The second - immagine you are a guitar player and you are performing thru many years - do you want to recreate the spirit and feeling of your own 60s or 70s everytime you play your guitar ? It would soon be boring I think. And even earlier there would be a hot discussion here why ec doesn't try something new ... I'm grateful ec started to play guitar many years ago and I've got to hear it pretty soon. Since then I hear what I like and few songs I don't like that much are heard rarely by me. Best wishes to all Peter __________________________________________________________________ Gesendet von Yahoo! Mail - http://mail.yahoo.de Logos und Klingelt?ne f?rs Handy bei http://sms.yahoo.de From MattM&A.Brown at capitalone.com Wed Dec 31 04:49:28 2003 From: MattM&A.Brown at capitalone.com (Brown, Matt(M&A)) Date: Wed Dec 31 04:50:07 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] New Years Honours Message-ID: <6D3C620E9D77D511BFC80002A56022A809305950@ngmnt4mbx02.uk.capitalone.com> Just to let you know Eric`s been awarded a CBE in the New Years Honours list. ************************************************************************** The information transmitted herewith is sensitive information intended only for use by the individual or entity to which it is addressed. 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Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton and Kinks founder Ray Davies received royal honors Wednesday, becoming Commanders of the Order of the British Empire just weeks after Rolling Stone Mick Jagger picked up his knighthood at Buckingham Palace. Also among the luminaries singled out for awards in the annual New Year's Honors list were World Wide Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee, who became a knight, and tennis star Tim Henman, made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, or OBE. A total of 981 people received honors including 37 players and coaches from England's national rugby team, which won this year's Rugby World Cup. This year's honors have been the subject of more than the usual amount of debate. Responding to criticism that the selection process was too secretive and tainted by politics and public relations, the government announced it would review the system to make it more open and independent. One leaked document said Henman, a four-time Wimbledon semifinalist whose failure to win the tournament has bitterly disappointed Britons, was being recommended for an OBE to "add interest" to the list. A prominent scientist, Colin Blakemore, complained publicly about reports that he was denied a knighthood because he is a vocal proponent of research on animals. He did not get an award. Though the honors are bestowed by the queen, she chooses only a few. Most recipients are selected by committees of civil servants from nominations made by the government and the public. But Britons are divided over the importance of the awards -- Keith Richards criticized his bandmate Jagger for accepting the knighthood, saying he should not have associated himself with such a symbol of the establishment. And The Sunday Times published a list of 300 well-known people -- including singer David Bowie, comedian John Cleese and actors Albert Finney and Kenneth Branagh -- who had declined honors since 1945. Clapton, 58, a member of the 1960s R&B band the Yardbirds and a founder of the rock trio Cream, has won more than 15 Grammy awards and gained greatest renown for his solo career, with songs like "Layla," "After Midnight" and "Tears in Heaven." Davies, 59, founded the Kinks with his brother Dave. Their hard-edged, guitar-driven music drew a huge following in the '60s and beyond with hits like "You Really Got Me," "All Day and All of the Night" and "Lola." From brooz461 at hotmail.com Wed Dec 31 10:46:39 2003 From: brooz461 at hotmail.com (Brooz Slowhand) Date: Wed Dec 31 10:47:11 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] an unexceptional British blues-rock band Message-ID: And to add insult to injury, on Dec. 30, NPR's All Things Considered ran a story by Tom Moon called "Warner Music's Sale Ends An Era," a decent report for the most part, but I have to differ with his description of the pre-Nicks Fleetwood Mac as "an unexceptional British blues-rock band." http://www.npr.org/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=2&prgDate=current brooz ---------------------------------------------- >From : DeltaNick To : "Slowhand Digest" Subject : [Slowhand] Peter Green "Leaves Splinter Group" Sent : Monday, December 22, 2003 10:00 PM >From http://www.petergreen-splintergroup.co.uk/home.cfm STOP PRESS.....PETER GREEN "LEAVES SPLINTER GROUP "...US TOUR CANCELLED, NEW ALBUM & EUROPEAN TOUR THREATENED. LAST WEEK A LETTER FROM PETER GREEN'S LEGAL GUARDIANS, THE PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP OFFICE, AND APPARENTLY SIGNED BY PETER GREEN, WAS SENT TO THE OTHER FOUR MEMBERS OF SPLINTER GROUP, TRANSMEDIA742.NET, AND LPO, THE BAND'S EUROPEAN AGENT. THE LETTER ANNOUNCED PETER'S INTENTION TO RESIGN FROM SPLINTER GROUP WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT. AS ALL OF THE BAND MEMBERS HAD, OF COURSE, BEEN ON TOUR WITH PETER SINCE OCTOBER 22ND, TO SAY THAT THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CAME TOTALLY OUT OF THE BLUE IS A HUGE UNDERSTATEMENT, ESPECIALLY AS HE HAD BEEN TALKING ABOUT THE AMERICAN TOUR AND RECORDING PROJECT WITH GREAT ENTHUSIASM. THE CONFUSION OVER THE SITUATION WAS FURTHER COMPOUNDED WHEN IT BECAME CLEAR THAT PETER WAS NOT AT HOME ( HE STILL HASN'T BEEN CONTACTED ) AND THAT THE PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP OFFICE WERE NOT PREPARED TO DISCLOSE HIS WHEREABOUTS. ENQUIRIES TO THE P.G.O CONFIRMED THAT PETER WOULD NOT BE TAKING PART IN THE AMERICAN TOUR WHICH WAS SCHEDULED TO START ON JANUARY 21ST, AND THAT THE TOUR WOULD THUS HAVE TO BE CANCELLED. THE FATE OF FUTURE PROJECTS SUCH AS THE "BLUES DON'T CHANGE 2" CD AND THE PROPOSED UK / EUROPEAN TOUR FOR APRIL / MAY 2004 IS STILL UNCLEAR. FURTHER DETAILS WILL BE FORTHCOMING AS SOON AS WE HAVE THEM, SO KEEP WATCHING THIS SITE.... _________________________________________________________________ Worried about inbox overload? Get MSN Extra Storage now! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es From deltanick at comcast.net Wed Dec 31 11:08:45 2003 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Wed Dec 31 11:08:23 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Re: an unexceptional British blues-rock band References: Message-ID: <002101c3cfb8$5e156b60$29263744@elictc01.md.comcast.net> >> And to add insult to injury, on Dec. 30, NPR's All Things Considered ran a story by Tom Moon called "Warner Music's Sale Ends An Era," a decent report for the most part, but I have to differ with his description of the pre-Nicks Fleetwood Mac as "an unexceptional British blues-rock band." << What do you expect from "taxpayer-funded" radio? I would disagree as well. But I'm guessing that in the mind of this unexceptional reporter (moonlighting for NPR), Peter Green didn't play Jimmy Page-type Led Zeppelin heavy metal riffs. However in 1969 -- while still a blues band -- Fleetwood Mac outsold the Beatles and the Stones in the UK. Unexceptional? DeltaNick From otaniou at club-internet.fr Wed Dec 31 12:16:31 2003 From: otaniou at club-internet.fr (Olivier Taniou) Date: Wed Dec 31 12:19:53 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Legends Offer Message-ID: <005301c3cfc2$52db1380$95a4c3d4@pcisaol> Hello Thanks to Camilla, I just received my copy of Legends "Gods Meeting" (2 CDs very good quality) and I can now offer copies to four fellow slowhanders. If you are ok to pass on copies to others, juste send me a mail and I'll pick randomly four of them Olivier From Claudio.Heitor at confagri.pt Wed Dec 31 12:41:58 2003 From: Claudio.Heitor at confagri.pt (Claudio Heitor) Date: Wed Dec 31 12:49:45 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Legends Message-ID: <11A7F1E47F821B4EA00A6A14CCA09D2724DA82@confagris3.confagri.pt> Hello Everyone Thank you Camila, I have received the Legends Cd's and can now offer them out to the first four persons to respond. Ant?nio Ant?nio Cl?udio Heitor CONFAGRI Confedera??o Nacional das Cooperativas Agr?colas e do Cr?dito Agr?cola de Portugal, CCRL Rua Maria Andrade, 13 1199 - 013 Lisboa Portugal Telf: 21 811 80 61 -----Mensagem original----- De: slowhand-request@planet-torque.com [mailto:slowhand-request@planet-torque.com] Enviada: sexta-feira, 19 de Dezembro de 2003 17:00 Para: slowhand@planet-torque.com Assunto: Slowhand Digest, Vol 1, Issue 86 Send Slowhand mailing list submissions to slowhand@planet-torque.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to slowhand-request@planet-torque.com You can reach the person managing the list at slowhand-owner@planet-torque.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Slowhand digest..." From JL2552 at aol.com Wed Dec 31 16:51:47 2003 From: JL2552 at aol.com (JL2552@aol.com) Date: Wed Dec 31 16:52:22 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] Jools Holland Message-ID: Skipped content of type multipart/alternative-------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 6904 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20031231/5e3dcb4f/attachment.jpg From n.seidenberg at comcast.net Wed Dec 31 17:34:37 2003 From: n.seidenberg at comcast.net (Noah Seidenberg) Date: Wed Dec 31 17:35:10 2003 Subject: [Slowhand] RE: unexceptional British blues-rock Message-ID: <002c01c3cfee$46be7980$82fa0d18@noahzuc4v0htek> What a joke! The Peter Green era of Fleetwood Mac is a showcase of British Blues. With tunes like Black Magic Woman, Oh Well, Albatross, Green Manalishi and my all time favorite, "Man Of The World" how can you deny that Peter Green was a pioneer or that Fleetwood Mac was "unexceptional" is way off. I wonder how many people think "Black Magic Woman" is a Santana tune? Unfortunately most Americans associate Fleetwood Mac with Stevie Nicks. I admit I like some of the Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham stuff but it is not Blues or even anything like the original FM. I really recommend the 3 Fleetwood Mac commercial releases "Live At The Boston Tea Party" If you want to hear what I am talking about. Delta Nick and Slowhanders, Happy New Year. Thanks for another year of great digest reading and all that good stuff. Noah -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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