Highlight of 2004 ...

on the double-CD with the complete collection of the songs of Robert Johnson I liked back then (1990) the enclosed booklet with the lyrics of all songs - but added: the underlying recording technology by 1930, all sent by sounding like a tin can. the revival of Robert Johnson songs by Peter Green (1998) was made very neat and delighted by the perfect shot-technology of the present. but she was in the overall effect but something timid and brave - and was unable to rekindle the fire that now trigger the allerfrischeste Clapton effort in 2004 is capable of. with full, fat rock-band instrumentation: drums, bass, piano or Hammond organ (Billy Preston), second guitar and a Jerry Portnoy cheeky played harmonica instrument the creator of the compositions, in 1938 by a jealous rival poisoned Johnson, the ear of today's listener gradually falling behind. I play the Johnson repertoire in circle of friends even like - Clapton's vote demonstrates how persuasive you can bring over the text of a soon 70 years dead. the sexual innuendos and other ambiguities require somewhat courage in front of a the English powerful audience - perhaps you prefer retires on's study of ingenious improvisations that Clapton, the god of tune guitar, each of the 14 songs contributes - which because of virtuosity would develop, Johnson could not of course have foreseen - after all, he has inspired generations of guitarists, to explore what is on the guitar still as possible. fell to Clapton's new publication also especially by drummer Steve Gadd perfectly in scene set faster Shuffle and ragtime pieces: LAST FAIR DEAL GONE DOWN, IF I HAD OVER POSSESSION JUDGEMENT DAY, 32-20-BLUES [32-20 = a former Pistol variety of vendettas among couples] - this tempo explosions are a challenge to all practicing musicians - and the dance floor shooting joy for all listeners (inside) - just as had Johnson perhaps dreamed the further development of his music ...