[Slowhand] Some thoughts on the tour

[Roy D. Houston]

I'll add a few...

The Classics:
I agree with both camps regarding the classics being included in the setlist.  They are a bit stale and yet, it is what the casual fan has paid to see.  However, I am willing to give 'Layla' some slack this time out because of Mr. Trucks and I am encouraged to hear from one reviewer that the song is played closer to the original this time out.  I suspect that this is due to Derek.  If you haven't heard the Allman Bros Band cover 'Layla' in recent years, do yourself a favor and find a copy.  They do a great job.

The Acoustic Set:
Okay, there are 5 Dominos tunes getting play on this tour.  I am very excited to hear 'I Am Yours' but am I the only one that is surprised that it was chosen over 'Thorn Tree'?  Granted, Thorn is the only track on the album solely written by Bobby Whitlock, but man would I love to hear EC's take on it....

The Missing shows:
Anyone else surprised that nothing has been torrented yet?  David Gilmour and Radiohead's tours this year were torrented within days of the debut show.  With EC, nothing (that I am aware of).  The 'Anyday' track that was posted is an indication that at least one show has been taped...

-Roy