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Saturday, June 10, 2006

Saturday Music Hall

Eric Clapton (with his original Gibson from his Yardbirds era) and Dr. John (Mac Rebennack), who used to call himself the "Night Tripper." Remember? They're doing St. James Infirmary.

June 10, 2006 at 12:00 PM in Music, Visuals | Permalink

Comments

Clapton is God, and Dr. John is Gabriel with a keyboard.

Posted by: John | Jun 11, 2006 9:13:42 AM

Very apt! I have to agree of course. And I love the tone of that old gibson geetar.

Posted by: | Jun 11, 2006 9:40:05 AM

and another Clapton tune that starts with "I went down to.." (from Cream era - see Ginger Baker on Drums)

youtube.com/watch?v=d-RvA8EpJAo&search=eric%20clapton%20crossroads

I wish the recording was better but if you like Robert Johnson, this is worth it.

Posted by: | Jun 11, 2006 10:04:30 AM

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