Mike Langen's Collection
Derek & The Dominos 10/16/1970
Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA
| Source | Aud |
| Media | cdr 1 disc |
| Notes | Original infofile fro the upload by japrainbow - thanks to him! Derek & The Dominos Title: Noiseless Factory Dates: October 16, 1970 Venue: Electric Factory Theatre, Philadelphia, PA, US. Source: Aud 4 Stereo Recording Lineage: ECDR 7012 Boot CD-R > WAV > EAC > FLAC ------------------------------------------------------- Disc 01: Ramblin' On My Mind 02: Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad 03: Blues Power 04: Have You Ever Loved A Woman 05: Mean Old World 06: Motherless Children 07: Let It Rain ------------------------------------------------------ Band Lineup: Eric Clapton: Guitar, Vocals Bobby Whitlock: Keyboards, Vocals Carl Radle: Bass Jim Gordon: Drums My notes: Currently I am working on my project of reviewing the 70 best Clapton shows from all eras for my future blog. I will eventually upload all the shows getting the highest ratings (9 and 10) on Dime, unless they are on the tracker. This is the first of them. Also, I would like anyone upload good sounding shows (from aud4/sbd4 up) of the following 1989 and 1990 4 piece shows 1990 USA tour 1991 4 piece and orchestra 1992 any shows My review: Derek & The Dominos 10 16 1970 Electric Factory Frisco Sound: 7-8 Performance: 10 HP: everything LP: none The second performance we have from October (none from September survived, it seems) and the first one in The US. Rather short 7 track set, but probably the best live performance of the band in existence, and also the rarest set list of the existing recordings. It opens with a rousing electric version of Ramblin’ on my mind, done in the Dust my broom vein, with fabulous slide work from Eric – subtlety and finesse in the phrases never shown before and rarely since (influence of Duane shines through). Why does love got to be so sad is the best version ever recorded, with strong enough vocals, tight backing, a mesmerizingly fluid fast lead and the slow part, punctuated by Whitlock’s organ features some of Eric’s most lyrical playing. Blues power is also one of the best versions ever, as not only the rhytm section sets a perfect groove and Eric plays two great long solos (first one using the wah wah), but Whitlock unleashes catchy and powerful organ swirls throughout the track, that elevate it to another level. The intensity is present until the track segues into a relaxed intro solo of Have you ever loved a woman. Clapton’s guitar has an unusual echoey overdrive to it and he plays long, sustained lines that show his unique style of playing developed of the relaxed vibe of B.B. King and muscular attack of his namesake Freddy. His leads are punctuated by the boogiesque, bouncy bass of Carl Radle, steady drumming by Jim Gordon and propulsive piano by Whitlock. Clapton’s vocals leave a lot to be desired, though, even if they are secondary to other elements here. An electrified version of his duet with Duane, Mean old world follows. The band is in a steady shuffle mode, while Clapton alternates between high slide notes a la Duane and his own lower bassy ones he did in the studio. His solos are positively soaring and his ragged, somewhat strained vocals fit the song perfectly. Next comes another slide guitar number, a raw version of Motherless children, done in a very similar arrangement to the 1974 studio and live version. The vocals are low in the mix, especially with respect to Clapton’s chords and the bass. As was the case with Ramblin’, this is the only known version done by the band. Even the “Tulsa Band”, Eric recorded it with in 1974 has performed it only scarcely, for some of the 1975 shows. The concert concludes with a long, 17 minute version of Let it rain. Clapton’s vocals sound low in the mix and distorted, with Whitlock’s organ playing (he’s great on this one) too upfront. Clapton performs a great, six minute long guitar solo featuring even the famous Duane trills from the slow part of Why does love got to be sad studio version, while Carl Radle plays some great basslines. An obligatory Jim Gordon solo is followed by the chorus and a short Clapton break, concluding the great concert. Easily in my top 10 of Clapton shows ever. |
| Trades Allowed | Yes |
| Ratings | Sound: A/B |
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· Last Updated May 23, 2023
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