Eric Clapton / 461 Ocean Boulevard Japan Tour 1974 Osaka show one Koseinenkin Kaikan Dai Hall (2CDR)

CD01:
01.Intro
02.Let It Grow
03.Can't Find My Way Home
04.Better Make It Through Today
05.Tuning
06.Tell The Truth
07.Driftin' Blues
08.Willie And The Hand Jive
09.Get Ready
10.Let It Rain

CD02:
11.MC & Tuning
12.Layla
13.Presence Of The Lord
14.I Shot The Sheriff
15.Badge
16.All I Have To Do Is Dream
17.Tuning (Encore Break)
-(Encore)-
18.Singing The Blues

Lineup:
Eric Clapton: Guitar, Vocals
George Terry: Guitar
Dick Sims: Keyboards
Jamie Oldaker: Drums
Carl Radle: Bass
Yvonne Elliman: Backing Vocals
Marcy Levy: Backing Vocals

This recording captures Eric Clapton's first performance in Japan in 1974, specifically his Osaka concert at Koseinenkin Kaikan Dai Hall on November 5th. Enjoy the raw and bluesy concert of a young Eric Clapton, 41 years ago, on his first visit to Japan. This was his first Japan tour, partly for promotion after recovering from drug addiction and releasing his masterpiece "461 Ocean Boulevard." His youthful energy contributed to a very raw and powerful performance, making this a precious record of a period that could only be experienced at that time. The entire concert, including the encore, is included. While it's an audience recording, considering the era, the sound quality is very good, powerful, and all instruments are clearly recorded. Although there are some slight instability points, it's a very stable listen.