Álbum Eric Clapton's Rainbow Concert (Eric Clapton)

Eric Clapton's Rainbow Concert de Eric Clapton

Álbum de Eric Clapton

  • Fecha de lanzamiento: 10 de Septiembre de 1973
  • Compositores: Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Jimi Hendrix, George Harrison, Willie Dixon
  • Productores: Pete Townshend

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Eric Clapton's Rainbow Concert es un álbum de Eric Clapton, publicado en 1973. El disco incluye 13 canciones, entre ellas «Layla», «Badge», «Blues Power» y «Little Wing».

Introducción: el concierto del regreso

"Eric Clapton's Rainbow Concert" es un álbum en directo que documenta uno de los conciertos más significativos de la carrera de Eric Clapton. Celebrado el 13 de enero de 1973 en el Rainbow Theatre de Londres, este evento fue organizado por su amigo Pete Townshend de The Who, con el objetivo de ayudar a Clapton a salir de un período de tres años de reclusión y adicción a la heroína. El concierto fue un evento estelar, con una "superbanda" que incluía a Townshend, Steve Winwood, Ron Wood y Jim Capaldi.

El álbum, lanzado más tarde ese mismo año, captura la atmósfera de esa noche histórica. Aunque la interpretación de Clapton es a veces vacilante, reflejando su frágil estado, el disco es un documento poderoso de amistad, supervivencia y el poder redentor de la música. Es el sonido de uno de los mayores guitarristas de la historia volviendo a la vida sobre un escenario.

Contexto: la organización del concierto

A principios de los 70, tras el intenso período con Derek and the Dominos y el dolor por la muerte de su amigo Jimi Hendrix, Clapton se sumió en una profunda adicción. Preocupado por su amigo, Pete Townshend tomó la iniciativa de organizar un concierto de regreso para forzar a Clapton a volver a tocar. Reunió a un increíble grupo de músicos para apoyarlo y alquiló el Rainbow Theatre. Se programaron dos shows, y el álbum se compiló a partir de las grabaciones de ambos.

Análisis de las interpretaciones

El setlist del concierto es una mezcla de material de la carrera de Clapton hasta ese momento, incluyendo canciones de Cream, Blind Faith y su primer álbum en solitario. La banda de estrellas proporciona un soporte musical increíblemente sólido. Las interpretaciones son crudas y llenas de energía, aunque es evidente que Clapton no está en la cima de su forma. Esta vulnerabilidad es parte del atractivo del disco.

Momentos destacados incluyen una enérgica versión de "Badge" de Cream, una conmovedora interpretación de "Pearly Queen" de Traffic con Steve Winwood en la voz, y una larga improvisación en el clásico del blues "Key to the Highway". La presencia de tantos músicos talentosos en el escenario crea una atmósfera de jam session de lujo.

Éxito y herencia

"Rainbow Concert" fue bien recibido tanto por la crítica como por el público. Alcanzó el puesto 18 en el Billboard 200 de Estados Unidos y el número 19 en el Reino Unido. Más que por su éxito comercial, el álbum es recordado por su importancia histórica. El concierto fue un éxito en su misión de sacar a Clapton de su retiro. Aunque su recuperación total aún tardaría, fue el primer paso crucial en el camino que lo llevaría al triunfal regreso con "461 Ocean Boulevard" un año después. El álbum es un testimonio del apoyo de la comunidad musical y un documento honesto y sin pulir de un artista en su momento más vulnerable.

Listado de Canciones

  1. Layla

    Letra

    What will you do when you get lonely And no one's waiting by your side? You've been running and hiding much too long You know it's just your foolish pride Layla You've got me on my knees, Layla Begging darling please, Layla Darling, won't you ease my worried mind? Tried to give you consolation When your old man, he let you down Like a fool, I fell in love with you You turned my whole world upside down Layla You've got me on my knees, Layla Begging darling please, Layla Darling, won't you ease my worried mind? Make the best of the situation Before I finally go insane Please don't say we'll never find a way Or tell me all my love's in vain Layla You've got me on my knees, Layla Begging darling please, Layla Darling, won't you ease my worried mind?
  2. Badge

    Letra

    Thinkin' 'bout the times you drove in my car Thinkin' that I might have drove you too far And I'm thinkin' 'bout the love that you laid on my table I told you not to wander 'round in the dark I told you 'bout the swans, that they live in the park Then I told you 'bout our kid, now he's married to mabel Yes, I told you that the light goes up and down Don't you notice how the wheel goes 'round? And you better pick yourself up from the ground Before they bring the curtain down Yes, before they bring the curtain down Talkin' 'bout a girl that looks quite like you She didn't have the time to wait in the queue She cried away her life since she fell off the cradle
  3. Blues Power

    Letra

    Bet you didn't think I knew how to rock 'n' roll. Oh, I got the boogie-woogie right down in my very soul. There ain't no need for me to be a wallflower, 'Cause now I'm living on blues power. I knew all the time but now I'm gonna let you know: I'm gonna keep on rocking, no matter if it's fast or slow. Ain't gonna stop until the twenty-fifth hour, 'Cause now I'm living on blues power. Repeat First Verse Talking to you, now. The boogie's gonna pull me through. Keep on, keep on, keep on keeping on. Keep on keeping on, keep on keeping on.
  4. Little Wing

    Letra

    Well she's walking through the clouds With a circus mind that's running 'round. Butterflies and zebras And fairy tales And that's all she ever thinks about... When I'm sad she comes to me With a thousand smiles she gives to me free. Said, "It's all right, take anything you want, Anything you want, anything." Well she's walking through the clouds With a circus mind that's running 'round. Butterflies and zebras And fairy tales And that's all she ever thinks about... Riding with the wind When I'm sad she comes to me With a thousand smiles she gives to me free "And it's all right, all right, take anything you want from me babe, anything" Fly on, little wing.
  5. Bottle Of Red Wine

    Letra

    Get up; get your man a bottle of red wine. Get up; get your man a bottle of red wine. I can't get up out of bed With this crazy feeling in my head. Get up; get your man a bottle of red wine. Get up; get your man a bottle of red wine. Get up; get your man a bottle of red wine. You hear what I say? Gonna love you anyway. Get up; get your man a bottle of red wine. I went to an all-night get together And everyone I knew was there. Had the love that would last forever. Everywhere I looked, I saw you standing there. Get up; get your man a bottle of red wine. Get up; get your man a bottle of red wine. I can't get up out of bed With this crazy feeling in my head. I said get up right now, oh oh. I said get up right now. Feel so bad this morning; got a terrible headache in my head. Do me a favor, baby, do me a favor please. Please get up; get your man a bottle of red wine. Get up, get up; get your man a big big bottle of red wine.
  6. After Midnight

    Letra

    After midnight, we're gonna let it all hang out After midnight, we're gonna chug-a-lug and shout We're gonna stimulate some action We're gonna get some satisfaction We're gonna find out what it is all about After midnight, we're gonna let it all hang out After midnight, we're gonna shake your tambourine After midnight, it's all gonna be peaches and cream We're gonna cause talk and suspicion We're gonna give an exhibition We're gonna find out what it is all about After midnight, we're gonna let it all hang out After midnight, we're gonna let it all hang out Second Verse After midnight, we're gonna let it all hang out After midnight, we're gonna let it all hang out After midnight, we're gonna let it all hang out After midnight, we're gonna let it all hang out
  7. Bell Bottom Blues

    Letra

    Bell bottom blues, you made me cry I don't wanna lose this feeling And if I could choose a place to die It would be in your arms Do you wanna see me crawl across the floor to you? Do you wanna hear me beg you to take me back? I would gladly do it because I don't wanna fade away Give me one more day, please I don't wanna fade away In your heart I want to stay It's all wrong, but it's all right The way that you treat me baby Once I was strong but I lost the fight You won't find a better loser Do you wanna see me crawl across the floor to you? Do you wanna hear me beg you to take me back? I would gladly do it because I don't wanna fade away Give me one more day, please I don't wanna fade away In your heart I want to stay Do you wanna see me crawl across the floor to you? Do you wanna hear me beg you to take me back? I would gladly do it because I don't wanna fade away Give me one more day, please I don't wanna fade away In your heart I want to stay Bell bottom blues, don't say goodbye I'm sure we're gonna meet again And if we do, don't you be surprised If you find me with another lover Do you wanna see me crawl across the floor to you? Do you wanna hear me beg you to take me back? I would gladly do it because I don't wanna fade away Give me one more day, please I don't wanna fade away In your heart I want to stay I don't wanna fade away Give me one more day please I don't wanna fade away In your heart I long to stay
  8. Presence Of The Lord

    Letra

    I have finally found a way to live Just like I never could before. I know that I don't have much to give, But I can open any door. Everybody knows the secret, Everybody knows the score. I have finally found a way to live In the color of the Lord. I have finally found a place to live Just like I never could before. And I know I don't have much to give, But soon I'll open any door. Everybody knows the secret, Everybody knows the score. I have finally found a place to live In the presence of the Lord. In the presence of the Lord. I have finally found a way to live Just like I never could before. And I know I don't have much to give, But I can open any door. Everybody knows the secret, I said everybody knows the score. I have finally found a way to live In the color of the Lord. In the color of the Lord.
  9. Tell The Truth

    Letra

    Tell the truth. Tell me who's been fooling you? Tell the truth. Who's been fooling who? There you sit there, looking so cool While the whole show is passing you by You better come to terms with your fellow men soon, cause The whole world is shaking now. Can't you feel it? A new dawn is breaking now. Can't you see it? Tell the truth. Tell me who's been fooling you? Tell the truth. Who's been fooling who? It doesn't matter just who you are Or where you're going or been Open your eyes and look into your heart The whole world is shaking now. Can't you feel it? A new dawn is breaking now. Can't you see it? I said see it, yeah, can't you see it? Can't you see it, yeah, can't you see it? I can see it, yeah Tell the truth. Tell me who's been fooling you? Tell the truth. Who's been fooling who? Hear what I say, 'cause every word is true You know I wouldn't tell you no lies Your time's coming, gonna be soon, boy
  10. Pearly Queen

    Letra

    I had a strange dream from a pearly queen, And she could drink more wine than I've ever seen. She had some gypsy's blood flowing through her feet, And when the time was right she said that I would meet My destiny. I traveled 'round the world to find the sun. I couldn't stop myself from having fun, But when the time was right, the flowers grew But they were made of silk and sequins, two by two. I traveled 'round the world to find the sun. I couldn't stop myself from having fun. But when the time was right, the flowers grew But they were made of silk and sequins, I would meet My destiny.
  11. Key To The Highway

    Letra

    I got the key to the highway Billed out and bound to go I'm gonna leave here running Walking is most too slow I'm going back to the border Woman, where I'm better known You know you haven't done nothing Drove a good man away from home When the moon peeks over the mountains I'll be on my way I'm gonna roam this old highway Until the break of day Oh give me one, one more kiss mama Just before I go 'Cause when I leave this time you know I I won't be back no more
  12. Let It Rain

    Letra

    The rain is falling through the mist Of sorrow that surrounded me. The sun could never thaw away The the bliss that lays around me. Let it rain, let it rain, Let your love rain down on me. Let it rain, let it rain, Let it rain, rain, rain. Her life was like a desert flower Burning in the sun. Until I found the way to love, It's harder said than done. Chorus Now I know the secret; There is nothing that I lack. If I give my love to you, You'll surely give it back. Chorus
  13. Crossroads

    Letra

    I went down to the crossroads, fell down on my knees. I went down to the crossroads, fell down on my knees. Asked the Lord above for mercy, "Save me if you please." I went down to the crossroads, tried to flag a ride. I went down to the crossroads, tried to flag a ride. Nobody seemed to know me, everybody passed me by. I'm going down to Rosedale, take my rider by my side. I'm going down to Rosedale, take my rider by my side. You can still barrelhouse, baby, on the riverside. You can run, you can run, tell my friend-boy Willie Brown. You can run, you can run, tell my friend-boy Willie Brown. And I'm standing at the crossroads, believe I'm sinking down.