ERIC CLAPTON / Reptile Japan Tuor 2001 Sendai Grande 21 (2CDR)

CD01:
- Acoustic Set -
01.Introduction
02.Key To The Highway
03.Reptile
04.Got You On My Mind
05.Tears In Heaven
06.Layla (Patch edit)
07.Bell Bottom Blues
08.Change The World

- Electric Set -
09.River Of Tears
10.Goin' Down Slow
11.She's Gone
12.I Want A Little Girl
13.Badge
14.Hoochie Coochie Man

CD02:
15.Have You Ever Loved A Woman
16.Cocaine
17.Wonderful Tonight
18.Layla
19.Encore Break
-Encore-
20. Sunshie Of Your Love
21.Somewhere Over The Rainbow(Band Intro)

Lineup:
Eric Clapton: Guitar, Vocals
Andy Fairweather Low: Guitar, Vocals
Nathan East: Bass, Vocals
David Sancious: Keyboards, Vocals
Greg Phillinganes: Keyboards, Vocals
Steve Gadd: Drums

This recording captures Eric Clapton's 15th Japan tour performance, his first in Sendai, on December 8th at Sendai Grande 21, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan. This concert marked his 27th year in Japan since his first performance in 1974, and his first time performing in Tohoku, Sendai. Part of his world tour supporting the album "Reptile," the concert featured an acoustic set in the first half and a powerful electric set in the second half. His hit song "Layla" was performed in both acoustic and electric versions, and the roar and cheers of the packed audience are palpable. Eric himself is in top form, showcasing some very spirited guitar work for his first show in Sendai. The sound quality, despite being an audience recording, is excellent, and even taking into account the era, you can enjoy a stable clarity and sense of presence, with consistently high frequencies throughout.