Eric Clapton made his return to the stage on Could 7, kicking off a U.Okay. and European tour with the primary of two consecutive nights at London’s Royal Albert Corridor.
The legendary guitarist opened his set by honoring Gary Brooker, the founder and lead singer of Procol Harum who died in February. Clapton carried out “Lead Me to the Water” — the title observe from Brooker’s 1982 solo album — whereas an image of the deceased rocker was proven on stage.
From there, Clapton rattled off some extra acquainted tunes, together with renditions of the Wailers “I Shot the Sheriff” and Cream’s “White Room.”
A 3rd of the way in which by way of the present, Clapton switched issues up for a sequence of acoustic numbers, together with “Tears in Heaven” and “Layla.” Surprisingly, the latter observe can be carried out once more later within the night when he returned to his full electrical sound.
The present’s full set listing will be discovered under, together with movies from the live performance.
Except a March 19 efficiency in Bahrain, Clapton has not carried out reside since final September, when he launched into a quick tour of the southern United States. The trek made headlines on the time as a result of Clapton, an outspoken critic of COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine mandates, vowed to to not play at venues that required proof of vaccination, although he finally reneged on that promise.
Over the previous yr and a half, Clapton has criticized the UK’s lockdown measures in a sequence of songs written with fellow vaccine skeptic Van Morrison, together with “The Rebels” and “Stand and Ship.” He additionally co-wrote his current solo single “Coronary heart of a Little one” with outstanding Italian vaccine skeptic Robin Monotti.
Clapton insists he’s not an anti-vaxxer, although he claimed he is been “ostracized” by pals, household and fellow musicians due to his polarizing views. He additionally accused Rolling Stone of working “slur marketing campaign” in opposition to him final yr due to his vaccine skepticism and lockdown criticism. However, the embattled guitarist stated his protest songs helped him to really feel “socially concerned” once more and lit a fireplace in him that had been “dormant” for a very long time.
Watch Eric Clapton Carry out ‘Layla’ (electrical)
Watch Eric Clapton Carry out ‘White Room’
Watch Eric Clapton Carry out ‘I Shot the Sheriff’
Watch Eric Clapton Carry out ‘Layla’ (acoustic)
Watch Eric Clapton Carry out ‘Excessive Time We Went’
Eric Clapton, Royal Albert Corridor, London, 5/7/22
1. “Lead Me to the Water”
2. “Key to the Freeway”
3. “Pilgrim”
4. “River of Tears”
5. “I Shot the Sheriff”
6. “White Room”
7. “Coronary heart of a Little one” (acoustic)
8. “No one Is aware of You When You are Down and Out” (acoustic)
9. “Smile” (acoustic)
10. “Layla” (acoustic)
11. “Tears in Heaven” (acoustic)
12. “Badge”
13. “Fantastic Tonight”
14. “Crossroads”
15. “Little Queen of Spades”
16. “Layla”
17. “Excessive Time We Went” (encore)
Eric Clapton Albums Ranked
Eric Clapton had already carved out a good profession for himself earlier than he issued his first solo album.
