Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Eric Clapton "Anyday" 2006 World Tour




My first chance to see Eric Clapton was back in 2006 on his world tour.  This song ("Anyday", which is one of my all-time favorites), was not played that night.  But, this stellar band featuring Clapton, Doyle Bramhall II. and Derek Trucks on guitars, Tim Carmon & Chris Stainton on keyboards (B3 organ and piano respectively), Willie Weeks on bass, and Steve Jordan on drums, (plus backing vocalists Michelle John and Sharon White), was absolutely mesmerizing to watch.

Interestingly, later, when I saw the Allman Brothers for the second time at the Minnesota State Fair in 2007, "Anyday" was a part of the set list and very well played that night by the brothers, with bassist Oteil Burbridge handling the lead vocal.  Proof that a great song stands up whether it's the original artist's version, or, a good cover.  Enjoy.

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