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List Price: $14.98 | | Label: Eagle Rock Ent
Salesrank: 35880
Released: September 23, 2003 |
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MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD |
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| Features:
Color Dolby DTS Surround Sound DVD Live Full Screen NTSC | |
Editorial Review:
It's a given that any Eric Clapton performance will be impressive, but Eric Clapton & Friends Live 1986 exceeds all expectations. "Slowhand" had been recording August with session regulars Greg Phillinganes (keyboards), Nathan East (bass), and album producer Phil Collins on drums, and the idea of live performance seemed eminently appealing. The final gig in that brief, spectacular tour--July 15, 1986, at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England--was recorded for British television, and editing to one-hour length doesn't stop it from being a full-on stunner. Perhaps at his finest in a small-band setting, Clapton appears loose, happy, and ready to rip into bluesy riffs and solos as if his trusty Fender Stratocasters were vital organs tapped into his bloodstream. While the reliable oldies "Crossroads," "White Room," "Layla" (including the rarely heard "Thorn Tree in the Garden" section), and "Sunshine of Your Love" will satisfy Cream and Yardbirds fans, the fresh cuts from August are equally dazzling, with the beautiful "Holy Mother" serving as the night's pulse-calming ballad. Collins' hit "In the Air Tonight" is clearly an obligatory inclusion (his solo debut was still high on the charts), but in terms of energy, precision, and audience appeal, it's easily on par with the rest of the gig. Visuals are only adequate--the videotaped colors have faded a bit--but sonically this show's a keeper, especially if you're equipped to use the DTS option. And just to prove that nobody's perfect, Clapton fudges a note on "Sunshine" and a word-balloon reading "Sorry!" appears above his head--all in the happy spirit of a rockin' good evening. --Jeff Shannon
Eric Clapton & Friends Reviews:
Vintage Clapton 
2009-02-09 - ***vhs review***
Even though almost all the songs were very familiar by the time I acquired this tape, it's such solid rock 'n roll and offers enough variations on a few favorites that I still enjoy playing this.
"Tearing Us Apart" with Clapton and Tina Turner is a highlight of this 62-minute concert, as is the venerable "Crossroads" as Eric puts a few new twists on it.
"Layla" is the second-to-last song on the tape and perhaps a fitting way to end viewing this, as the last song, "Sunrise Of Your Love," is not anywhere as good as on Clapton's "24 Nights" concert.
There is a rarity in here: a mistake made by Eric (with a "sorry" captioned on the screen) after he plays a sour note. Still, it's vintage Clapton and a very good one-hour concert.
Great DVD! 
2007-12-13 - I never appreciated Phil Collins's talent until watching this video. It's a must see for classic rock lovers!
Clapton in the 80's
2007-05-03 - This a great video to see Eric, Phil Collins, Nathan East, and Greg at a concert in England in 1986. The only thing I see wrong is in the song "Run" the sound of the Eric's guitar does not match the video. You hear a guitar playing in the middle or near the end of the song but Eric's picking hand is not moving. I guess they could have been using tape loops. This is still a good way to see Eric and band in the eighties.
It's Clapton........what else can you say?
2006-06-07 - Reproduce with video and sound enhancements and you've got a 5-star concert DVD. Phil Collins rocks the Drums. Nathan East looks like he's 12....But plays all so good! Clapton does not dissapoint. Good addition to any concert DVD collection.
Good, but not great 
2005-02-12 - This must be the cheesiest Eric Clapton performance ever recorded. From the guitar-shaped Yamaha keyboard to the primitive video production and editing, there is little visually appealing about this. The audio is good, but then again several songs were performed much, much better on the "24 Nights" set. The songs from "August" are heavy on the synths (who wasn't in 1986?). If you are a huge Clapton fan you will want this for completeness, but if you had to choose one live set, go with "24 Nights" or "One More Rider".
