Clapton in his / (one of his) element (s)

Here EC proves once again as a - in my opinion - the best blues guitarist. This album from 1994 is certainly one of the best blues albums of the last few decades. Finally, Clapton was in the studio again (almost) as playful as we know it live. Although it is "From The Cradle" actually is a live album - only without an audience. The songs are exclusively cover versions and up to a few numbers sluggish properly and heavy blues numbers, where Clapton can really let off steam with a variety of guitars, which must have made him audible fun. Even after a long time at a studio album, once again a Gibson (this sound!) To hear in Clapton's hands to justify the purchase.

Here it must be mentioned as check out tip "Five Long Years". Who it does not itch in your fingers to grip even the guitar solo in this, has nothing to do with music. For Clapton fans: listen to this song on the DVD "Live In Hyde Park" to;)

Here is a detailed overview:

Guitar, Vocals: Eric Clapton (1945)
Guitar: Andy Fairweather Low (1950)
Bass: Dave Bronze (1952)
Harmonica: Jerry Portnoy (1943)
Drums: Jim Keltner (1942)
Keyboards: Chris Stainton (1944)
Trumpet: Roddy Lorimer (1953) THE KICK HORNS
Baritone Sax: Simon Clarke (1958) THE KICK HORNS
Tenor Sax: Tim Sanders KICK THE HORNS
In "How Long Blues" Percussion: Richie Hayward (1946)

1 Blues Before Sunrise (Leroy Carr 1905-1935) 2:57
2 Third Degree (Eddie Boyd 1914-1994, 1915-1992 Willie Dixon) 5:08
3 Reconsider Baby (Lowell Fulson 1921-1999) 3:20
4 Hoochie Coochie Man (Willie Dixon 1915-1992) 3:15
5 Five Long Years (Eddie Boyd 1914-1994) 4:47
6 goals down (Freddie King from 1934 to 1976) 3:02
7 How Long Blues (Leroy Carr 1905-1935) 3:08
8 Goin 'Away Baby (James Lane 1965) 4:01
9 Blues Leave Me Alone (James Lane 1965) 3:37
10 Sinner's Prayer (Lowell Fulson 1921-1999. Lloyd Glenn 1909-1985) 3:20
11 Motherless Child (Traditional) 2:57
12 It Hurts Me Too (Elmore James from 1918 to 1963) 3:19
13 Someday After a While (Freddie King from 1934 to 1976, Sonny Thompson1923-1989) 4:28
14 Standin 'Round Crying (McKinley Morganfield "Muddy Waters" from 1915 to 1983) 3:38
15 Driftin '(Charles Brown 1921-1999, Johhny Moore 1934-1998) 3:08
16 Groaning the Blues (Willie Dixon 1915-1992) 6:06