I dont belive that, the just add to each other real good ❤

EC listens to a recording of himself to hear the best guitar player.

I wouldn't say the best but definitely one of the most influential. Just listen to Tony Joe White and Mark Knopfler, there's a lot of JJ in their playing

THE best best guitar player , I say oui

Actually I have to put Sonny landreth in that group.

Is dad still kickin it?

@@jimronsivalli1675 no. he passed away in 2010 before JJ

@@toddraffensperger4 I'm sorry for your loss.

This is awesome!!!!!!

You are blessed, indeed. The best music, ever!

You are so right. He was every great guitarist's favorite guest artist because he never competed with them.

Clapton is a big fan of JJ…. that song is basiclly one chord.. think about it.

I saw JJ Cale in Caines Ballroom in Tulsa Oklahoma way back when…. Truly incredible 🎉

I miss the joy for life and long haired men. They were good looking had they kept their locks they would be drop dead gorgious still instead of looking aged. Don't take me wrong I still love them.

@@bcascadascrane9831 All my locks fell out...🤣

We had it good . Poor millennials. That must suck .

I am close to being 67,,,,,I had the best of life and the best of music

Oh, I am so tired of hearing this nonsense. How did you forget to say the musicians in your time did not need Autotune? That usually comes into the geezer rant at some point. As a teen in a small rural town, when I discovered the Beatles, my parents and all their generation dismissed them as not fit to stand in the shadow of the musical icons of their time. (Later, when we were driving in the car and Paul sang "Yesterday" on the radio, my Dad admitted he was wrong. That's one of the reasons that though he is long gone I'll always respect my Dad -- not many people have the character required to admit being wrong.) Every generation by necessity chooses the sound that resonates best. By definition, other generations will not feel the same. How could they? What we experienced in our formative years will always be with us. And later, we will not be able to identify with other generations' favorites, because we heard them at a different stage of life. Me, I'm a rocker and could never figure out rap. But I know better than to put it down. Rap comes from a place beyond my wildest imaginings as a teen. Just because I do not understand it doesn't mean it is sub-par. Only a self-entitled idiot would feel that way.

Mr. Butterfingers in a good way!!

unique prolonged brilliance !!!

Well considering that Eric was on Heroin for much of his career and JJ was a close friend... Maybe its not just "coolness". Great musicians, music and people either way!

@@NormenHansen That part of his life was mostly in the early 70’s. He finally kicked heroin then alcohol became his major vice into the 80’s. That almost killed him. He cleaned up his life after that and has only been improving his talented craft since. He then put his energies into creating the Crossroads Center for rehabilitation.

@@jeffbranchick1516 You know, with celebrities I'd be careful if what you read about them is actually true - especially when its about "getting sober". Theres a lot of people with financial interests, including those writing the magazines and making their image.

bb King Ma guy

@@jankotznicht6029 Agreed. Eric doesn't try to blow up the song or take over the stage. He just seems to find his place among the other players and slide right in.

@@MrTwister50 hmm ,,,oke fair enoug.

Eric Clapton has been through more in one lifetime than me you and the other guy combined

He's so relaxed............nuthin to prove!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was a great weekend! Hot, but great!

Where was this at

Mind if I ask who Christine is? Was she J J 's wife? She has an awesome smile!

Christine Lakeland - JJ's wife - and regular band member since 70's @@adammiller2246

What about John Mayer in charge of guitar rack.

@@adammiller2246 yes. Christine Lakeland. She was JJ's wife. She plays on most of his albums and has released a few records of her own

Thanks for answering my question@@gazza63a14

Clapton was nervous AF!

Eric took a lead, but I think he was a bit intimidated by J.J., who was the master of this style. And Eric was not intimidated by many other guitar players, having had to come to terms with his limitations after watching a guitar genius who turned out to be a close friend, Jimi Hendrix.

@@johntechwriter I agree 100%

Just before this song, they performed After Midnight, at the beginning of the session, JJ motioned for Eric to the mic. Eric smiled and shook his head. He allowed JJ to take the full lead. This was respect for the great JJ. Notice the smile at the end? Eric was having fun

I get that 💯

Same here

Christine who?

@@brenthammond9679 Christine Lakeland, his wife.

Me too. !!!

Thanks for info! I like to know Who plays at the back steps...

They did a solid cover of Breeze

As far as Im concerned, JJ Kale was a huge inflence on many, many artists!!!

Every southern rock band covers JJ Cale tunes. I saw him open for Allman Bros & Widespread Panic years ago. The pre crash version of Skynard with Collins, Rossington, and Gaines on triple lead guitar is the best American rock band ever assembled. Every single song is a timeless banger. This is my wheelhouse, I be knowing about this 💩.

Cocaine being one

JJ was a great writer

Agreed, and I am under the impression Eric showed up at this gig to help J.J. draw a bigger audience. J.J.'s health was not good and it shows. But he had this wonderful gift of saying so much with so few notes. B.B. King did the same. After a certain point I outgrew the shredders. Or maybe I just outgrew myself.

The "Tulsa Groove"

Glad I'm not the only one that feels that. Great sounding band 😊

⚘️

Ain't nobody hiding from me.

She's such a cutie babe! Infectious smile. Goes well with JJ's laid back coolness.

charles gould g

Oh yeah! What a way 2 start a day!!! Good Mornin', er'body!

Christina spent her entire career making beautiful music with her man. Nice life if you can find it.

beowulf3075 - Britain does not have legends, only knighted millionaire musicians

@@majorrgeektf are you on about

And... Michael J. Fox on drums...

@EricClapton2 thanks for your reply and all the wonderful music

@EricClapton2 👍😉

@EricClapton2 sorry I can't get it. 🎶👍

@EricClapton2 Hello 🎶😎

Christine Lakewood is a joy. And she has a few albums of her own which are great.

Absolutely right

Yep I agree. That dead crowd didn't agree with us though..

Can’t sit still when Tulsa Times music is playing…in the blood

Her and JJ played at the University club in Saskatoon Canada back in 85. Audie Ashworth and the bus driver, as well. The 2 of them BLEW 373 ppls minds. Christine played keyboards and JJ played guitar, base pedals with feet and a beat box for drums. I was the Manager so after the concert, loaded the Bus and sat around for an hour or so chilling. Branded my ❤️

That looks like a Line 6 Acoustic 700 she’s playing… don’t think I’ve seen many of those in use on a pro stage.

@@left0verture Interesting. Never knew Line 6 made anything apart from electric guitar amps

She is an unsung hero she was integral to the sound of JJ he is so be loved by me and true true troubadour

@@bsnf-5 jjiiikikoklpo

I think the feeling was entirely mutual.Two great musicians enjoying each others company.

J Mack xxx

J Mack JJ is name of motivation..

And f course JJ Cale, the giant in music.

Actually I think Eric was a little intimidated by J.J. Eric’s lead started well but petered out. I believe Eric was aware J.J. could convey more musicality playing fewer notes, always the sign of the master. I get the impression Eric did this gig to support J.J., whose health was not good at the time. All the more reason to be in awe of a guy like Clapton, being such a huge star and not letting it go to his head.