ERIC CLAPTON w/ Elton John & Mark Knopfler / 25th Anniversary Concert in Japan 88 Budokan Theatre (2CDR)

CD01:
01. Introduction
02. Crossroads
03. White Room
04. I Shot the Sheriff
05. Lay Down Sally
06. Wonderful Tonight
07. Tearing Us Apart
08. After Midnight
09. Can't Find My Way Home
10. Money For Nothing (Special Guest Sting)(*)
11. Candle in the Wind(**)
12. I Guess That's Why They Call it the Blues (**)

CD02:
01. Don't Want to Go On With You Like That
02. I'm Still Standing(**)
03. Daniel
04. Introduction > Cocaine
05. Layla
06. Handclap
07. Solid Rock(*)
08. Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting
09. Sunshine Of Your Love <
10. Outroduction

[(*) Mark Knopfler on guitar and (**) Elton John on piano]

Band Lineup:
Eric Clapton-Guitar, Vocals
Mark Knopfler-Guitar
Elton John-Piano, Vocals
Nathan East-Bass
Steve Ferrone-Drums
Alan Clark-Keyboards
Ray Cooper-Percussion
Katie Kissoon-Backing Vocals
Tessa Niles-Backing Vocals

This recording captures the live performance held at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on November 4, 1988—part of the Japan tour commemorating the 25th anniversary of Eric Clapton's debut (his eighth tour of the country). As a special anniversary event, the lineup featured supporting musicians Mark Knopfler (of Dire Straits) and, remarkably, Elton John. Sting also made a surprise guest appearance, belting out the hit song "Money For Nothing." It was a concert boasting a truly star-studded lineup and unexpected surprises. The performance radiates a palpable aura of greatness; with solo spots from Mark Knopfler and Elton John and Eric Clapton in top form, it is a thoroughly enjoyable concert to listen to. Audience members who saw the show live were truly lucky to witness Sting as well. You’ll get hooked on the guitar battles and beautiful performances by Mark Knopfler and Eric Clapton. As for the sound quality—despite being an audience recording—it is absolutely flawless.