ERIC CLAPTON / A Celebration of 50 Years of Music in New York 2017 Madison Square Garden (2CDR)

CD01:
01. Somebody's Knocking
02. Key to the Highway
03. I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man
04. I Shot the Sheriff
05. Driftin' Blues
06. Lay Down Sally (acoustic)
07. Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out (acoustic)
08. Layla (acoustic)
09. Tears in Heaven (acoustic)
10. White Room
11. Wonderful Tonight
12.Crossroads
13. Little Queen of Spades

CD02:
14.Cocaine
15.Encore Break
-(Encore)-
16. Sunshine of Your Love
17. Before You Accuse Me (with Jimmie Vaughan and Gary Clark Jr.)

Lineup:
Eric Clapton – guitar, vocals
Chris Stainton – piano, keyboards
Walt Richmond - organ, keyboards
Nathan East – bass
Steve Gadd – drums
Sharlotte Gibson – backing vocals
Sharon White – backing vocals
Guest:
Gary Clark, Jr. – guitar, vocals
Jimmie Vaughan – guitar, vocals

This recording captures the final day of Eric Clapton's "A Celebration of 50 Years of Music" concert at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY, USA, on September 8, 2017. You can enjoy Eric's long-awaited "Slowhand" performance. Although Eric had been unwell for a time and there were rumors of the fall concerts being cancelled, his playing on this item is absolutely superb. The set itself is well-structured, incorporating acoustic numbers in the middle, and features highlights such as "White Room" and "Sunshine of Your Love," which are essential for longtime fans, making it a truly captivating listen. A fantastic live performance. Although it's an audience recording, the sound quality is excellent, with a good overall balance, clarity, and a sense of presence. You can enjoy consistently high-quality sound throughout.