RIP Ryuichi Sakamoto

教授　名曲をありがとう。淋しいです。安らかにお眠り下さい。

It's high time that all the performances from this show be released in HD.

Ryuichi Sakamoto & Eric Clapton = Golden

This original composition is a song by Ryuichi Sakamoto, a world-renowned musician from Japan who recently passed away. Many of his great works still remain, and he will increasingly be recognized as a historical composer in the future. May he rest in peace.

Right - Originally written by Sakamoto of YMO, then redone by Greg Philinganes (Greg played keys on Clapton's August album) with additional lyrics from Michael Jackson, as unbelievable as that is. Great verse, though the chorus I've always found weaker, but still really like this old gem, in part because the 2nd chorus is just guitar. This is an enjoyable version. Thanks for posting.

R.I.P.　Takahashi　Yukihiro....

Jools HolandだけでなくElton Johnも弾いてたのか…。ほんとにこの曲は弾き手に恵まれた曲だ。

Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Elton John and Phil Collins. Jesus christ, what a combo.

Started off vocally underwhelming, then Clapton takes it up the gears, what a voice, that gets overlooked!

Breath taken...love this track but this live performance is kicking ass...

Thank You Ryùichi Sakamoto, the composer.

this guy started in god mode and got better, a league of his own, no one in music history is in his class

His music never gets old no matter how many times you hear it ...is always great

坂本九さんのスキヤキも世界では有名だけど、坂本龍一さんのこの曲も世界ではよく知られてると実感した。日本人のサカモトといえばこの２人。

The gorgeous Tessa Niles on backing vocals!!!

Once Eric Clapton records a song he makes it his own, it doesn't matter who wrote it or recorded it first or tomorrow - EC is the MAN!

This version is great and so is Michael's. They are just two different styles that we all should learn to appreciate.

Clapton Rocks! The excitement and energy on stage is infectious! Such a good melody! This live version is awesome! Great song to dance to!

This is one of my favourate claptan live songs this was the princes trust gala rock concert in 1986 ish at the royal albert hall, 80's brought out such an amazing era of artists

just fantastic a real supergroup.. an one of the all time greats at the lead

Tinha gravado em VHS. Acordava cedo para trabalhar vendo esse vídeo. Adoro essa versão ao vivo.

Hell yeah it does. 80's sound all the way, but the songs are very strong, easily updateable to any era.

何度見てもいいわ

シンセサイザーメインの曲もこんなに変わるもんなんだ....

Clapton is the man he smashed the 60 s 70s and 80s

Some of the the worlds greatest artists on stage there, proper stuff 👍

The whole August album rocks!

how much fun on that stage !!

A classic from the -80´s. Have been looking for this song a long time. Thanks a lot for upoading it.

The legends together awesome

Classic Clapton. Always great.

This is great! Thanks for posting. The first time I saw Clapton live was with Cream in 1968 at the old Backbay Theater in Boston.

mr. knopfler :D and clapton, great combination

By The Way, this song fuckin' ROCKS in ANY version.

Oh my god. Dad had a video tape of this concert when I was four or five. 2018, I’m still lit sting to the song. More surprising fact is that this song is originally created by Japanese artist.

I love YMO. And this is good!

This is the 1988 Prince's Trust Concert. I know this because I have/had a radio recording on tape somewhere of the show with this song on it. I have wondered what the name of this song was ever since I heard it in the fall of 1988. Other videos here of the show (Layla) also show Clapton dressed the same. . . And I think they looked cool! I saw Clapton in Toronto that fall on tour too. I am sure that Bass player was there.

Eric THE BEST!!!!!

Ray Cooper, the GREATEST

Fantastic! What a gang!

Ray Cooper on percussion, absolute LEGEND

this is actually a class song!!! love to hear it live????

You wouldn’t expect anything but perfection from another top british band, typically if it’s not 110% they would just pack up and go home, nobody and I mean nobody can hold a candle to the Eric Clapton’s Allstars, it’s british talent at its very best there’s no compromise and there never will be, it’s go hard or go home.

Way to rock the 'Miami Vice' look E.C.!!!

Here goes the personnel as I recognize them (someone correct me if I'm worng) Eric Clapton - Lead & Rhythm Guitars and vocals Mark Knopfler - Rhythm Guitars Nathan East - Bass & backing vocals Steve Ferrone - Drums Ray Cooper - Percussion Tessa Niles - Backing Vocals Katie Kisson - Backing Vocals Elton John - Piano Alan Clark - Organ Yes, they are a super group!!!

Seen Clapton in concert 9 times

So here we go, Yellow Magic Orchestra did it first and except for the vocal bridge in the middle it's essentially an instrumental. Qunicy Jones heard it took it to Michael Jackson, who wrote lyrics for it and it nearly appeared on Thriller; only management disagreements kept that from happening. Greg Philliganes who played on Thriller also played with Clapton and after he did his own version Clapton then did his version. The man who wrote originally wrote this, Ryuichi Sakamoto then did Michael's version of the song with Bernard Fowler on vocals. A great song that everyone sounds at least good on. I personally dig the Prince's Trust version from 1987 with Midge Ure, Phil Collins and Mark motherfuckin' King throwing down a tremendous groove...enjoy!

oh my god, i grew up with my dad playing this tune. its funny what you remember, classic!

Rest in peace Ryuichi Sakamoto.

OMG! I never knew he did this song live! Thx for sharing! We won't complain if you have some other videos like this :D

Ah !!! Tessa Niles on backing vocals !!! Love her !!!

I don't care who else has recorded this song - the one thing they lack is Eric Clapton!

This is YMO’s song!

Michael Jackson wrote the lyrics to the song and the instrumental music came from YMO. MJ recorded this before Mr. Clapton, but it wasn't released until recently. Give credit where credit is due. For what it's worth, I prefer MJ's version. He brings a lot of energy to his songs and obviously the unique and pleasant sound of his voice helps.

Amazing! Also great to see the friendship between Eric and Nathan still continues all these years later.

Actually Jamezd you are partially right. The main music bed was the original Yellow Magic Orchestra composition, but in 1982 Michael Jackson wrote the new verse lyrics and an additional melody which is what the Phillinganes and Clapton (and later Jackson) versions are based on. In a sense there are two versions of the track - the original composition by YMO and then the version with additional lyrics and melody by Michael Jackson.

R.I.P SAKAMOTO 坂本教授の冥福をお祈りします。

I was there. Brilliant

Dedicated to Brendy, for his bravery in a motorcycle crash in Crete and his will to go on. Legend

Dream team of musicians !!! This song was taken off the DVD... Great Elton John too !!!

I love you eric until the end ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤bless

Cool song.....Love Eric!

Thank you to Eric Clapton for his version and all of the music that he has contributed over the years

Quality Eric Clapton!

Yup that's Clapton.It's off the album "Behind The Sun" produced By Phil Collins as well as Clapton's album after that "August". Great song THNX for posting it.

Nice version. I didn't even know he sang this song.

Just. Love this song 🎵 ❤

its just awesome when I listening I felt so great..

pure magic!

fantastic pop song!

Ball magnet. Champion.💪

I still think the best version of "Behind the Mask" was the original 1979 version by Yellow Magic Orchestra, followed by the cover versions by Michael Jackson and Eric Clapton.

Happy birthday eric🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊❤❤❤❤❤love yoy forever

I like the way how the bold guy is going wild xD

rest in peace Ryuichi Sakamoto. i love u

Can't stop listening to Michael's version - Michael is a genius

A J-pop banned called Yellow magic orchestra (or YMO for short) The song was originally and electro-pop peice with vocoder vox it was amazing. Look it up you'll like it! :D

WELL DONE ERIC!!

What a vibe

@foxymj Actually the music was originally written by Ryuichi Sakamoto for his band YMO. It was later given lyrics by Chris Mosdell and then further lyrics by MJ.

@SampleX I'm with you, I love the way he does this song and the energy.

I feel in heaven !!!!!!

steve ferrone drums,nathan east bass,ray cooper percussion,tessa niles and katie kissoon! not a bad line up ,hey mark knopfler! where is greg phillinganes? love the tune and the album! grand illusion is one of my favourites!!

For fuck's sake Mickael Jackson did NOT COMPOSE the music, but he DID write the song. The music was composed by a guy called Ryuichi Sakamoto.

A modern "classic" live performance. Thanks for the chance to see this again. And again. Oh, lots more times.

Fabulous music. 🎵

Rogerama - wanted you to listen to this because its a great sound but the words are surprisingly apt !!!

actually the lyrics were written by Chris Mosdell and aditional lyrics from Michael Jackson :p ...the song itself was indeed composed by YMO...

ohhh when i was 4 years my mother buy a cassette recorder for me and i find in my fathers car a casset of that and at 4 am when i grow up i hear that song on the highest volume =) and now iam 13 years old and i love that song!!!! Sina

This version rules too!

It was originally written by Chris Mosdell and Ryuchi Sakamoto.The original instrumental version with choral backing was recorded by the Yellow Magic Orchestra which Quincy Jones bought 2 Michael Jacksons attention for the thriller album. When Michael recorded it, he added a few additional lyrics and wanted to split the royalties which Chris Mosdell refused. Legal battles meant MJ didnt include it on his album and gave it to Greg Philliganes who used it on an album b4 he gave it 2 Eric Clapton.

great chords by slowhand the best guitarist on the planet closely followed by knoffler

Awesome tone

Who do you love? I love this song, awesome 😎

I know Ryuichi Sakamoto of YMO wrote this. But just like shouting about MJ, isn;t the origin quite irrelevant and shouldn't one just enjoy Clapton? And if one doesn't like it, there's always the option of clicking on another video. There are artists and groups like Simply Red that do almost only covers. Should people shouting about the original or other versions underneath those video's too?

beautiful...

Great masterpiece!

I know the Collins-produced album was 86, but this live performance looks like it’s a few years later…but before 24 Nights. The ensemble looks the same as 24 Nights. Which year was this performance? Knopfler and Clapton: Modern Music Masters-more than just the top of their craft as legendary R&B/rock guitarists, extremely talented, AND could write, produce, and perform at a level that few could match. Long live the King’s

Clapton has such a manly voice.