Eric Clapton PBS "In the Spotlight" - Nothing But the Blues - PBS Station Master Copy - DVD

Eric Clapton PBS "In the Spotlight" - Nothing But the Blues - PBS Station Master Copy - DVD

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Eric Clapton PBS "In the Spotlight" - Nothing But the Blues - PBS Station Master Copy

I have included artwork and screenshots. If you are an EC fan, you must have this!

Recorded at The Fillmore West, San Francisco, Ca., November 8-9, 1994

The Band:

Eric Clapton Guitar, Vocals

Andy Fairweather Low Rhythm Guitar

Jerry Portnoy Harmonica

Chris Stainton Keyboards

Dave Bronze Bass

Andy Newmark Drums

Roddy Lorimer Trumpet

Tim Sanders Tenor Sax

Simon Clarke Baritone Sax

NTSC DVD-R1

Type: DVD

Region: 1

TV System: NTSC.

Video Stream:

Type: Interlaced MPEG2

Bitrate: 9.558 Mbps

Framerate: 29.970 Hz

Resolution: 704x480

Aspect ratio: 4x3

Audio Stream:

Type: Dolby Digital (AC3)

Bitrate: 256 Kbps

Number of channels: 2

Sampling Frequency: 48khz

Sampling Bits: 16

Geetarz Comments:

This is the oft-discussed PBS "In the Spotlight" program, featuring the one and only network broadcast of Martin Scorcese's Eric Clapton documentary, "Nothing But the Blues". The PBS program was only aired once, 1995.

Various copies of this broadcast are in circulation, all from broadcast sources of differing quality.

There was a home video release of "Nothing But ..." planned for the summer of 1995. Warner Music was in the pre-order process and taking orders. Some promotional copies were sent out as well, but were later recalled when the release was cancelled, for reasons no one has been able to ascertain.

The previous Geetarz / Button of this program was sourced from one of these Warner promo tapes, with stereo audio added from the radio show audio.

Some time ago I received in the mail an unmarked envelope with no return address; the postmark was from a large city where I have any number of friends and trading buddies. Imagine my surprise when I popped the DVD into my player, only to find what appears to be a pristine copy of "In the Spotlight", direct to DVD from a PBS Station master. Whoever you are ... THANK YOU!

The original DVD was burned on a standalone recorder. Standalone recorders are convenient but at times produce some noncompliant errors in the video stream. I was able to extract the program material and generate new navigation information in order to have a 100% compliant DVD-Video. THERE WAS NO RECOMPRESSION OF ANY OF THE VIDEO OR AUDIO STREAM. Any addition or subtraction to the program material would have necessitated re-encoding the program material, and in this case everyone deserves to get the "real deal" in the utmost quality possible.

PBS' broadcast is properly referred to as "In the Spotlight", and it does not contain the epic performance of "Driftin'" found on the "Nothing But the Blues" promotional copies. Still, in terms of video quality alone, this is an essential document and required viewing for any fan of Eric Clapton's blues material. At least until the suits at the record companies get their heads out of their asses and officially release this on DVD!

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The Tour For A.R.M.S. 12/8/1983 MSG, NY DVD

The Tour For A.R.M.S. USA 1983

live at Madison Square Garden, New York

Dec 8, 1983 (the Ronnie Lane encore/celebration is from Dec 9, 1983)

Another piece of Rock N' Roll History here folks.

This partial video of the A.R.M.S. concert from Dec 8th, 1983. I was at this show and was blown away as was the whole crowd. My stepbrother and I sat behind the stage, one level up and front row. I remember Ron Wood jumping the barrier behind the stage holding what appeared to be a bottle of JD. Ray Cooper on percussion stole the show. He was amazing. Joe Cocker was at the top of his game.

To me, the best part of the show was set three, the Return of Jimmy Page. This mini-tour was the first time Jimmy took to the stage since his good friend and bandmate John Bonham died. From what I have read, after Bonzo died Jimmy was so depressed, he didn't pick up his guitar for nearly two years and became somewhat of a recluse. He attended a party where Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck were talking about putting this show together. He overheard them and asked if he could join in as well. Apparently, they figured he wouldn't want to so they hadn't asked... or so the story goes. Anyway, after Jeff Beck's set, Jimmy comes walking out on stage wearing a dark jacket and scarf and the place went nuts! I'll never forget him waving to the crown, taking his jacket off, strapping on black beauty, rolling up his sleeves and ripping into his adaptation of Chopin's Prelude (as he recorded it on the death wish II soundtrack). He capped off a his set with an instrumental version of Stairway To Heaven wtih Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton joining in. It was one of the most memorable shows I ever saw.

-RMac©

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Here's the info:

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musicians :

Eric Clapton - guitar, vocal

Ron Wood - guitar

Andy Fairweather Low - guitar

Ray Cooper - percussion

Charlie Watts - drums

Kenny Jones - drums

Joe Cocker - vocal

Bill Wyman - bass

Chris Stainton - keyboards

James Hooker - keyboards

Ian Stewart - keyboards

Jeff Beck - guitar

Jan Hammer - keyboards

Simon Phillips - drums

Fernando Saunders - bass

Jimmy Page - guitar

Paul Rogers - vocal, guitar

Ronnie Lane - vocal

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A. Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton - guitar, vocal

Ron Wood - guitar

Andy Fairweather Low - guitar

Ray Cooper - percussion

Charlie Watts - drums

Kenny Jones - drums

Joe Cocker - vocal

Bill Wyman - bass

Chris Stainton - keyboards

James Hooker - keyboards

Ian Stewart - keyboards

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01.Cocaine

02.Don't Touch Me

03.Watching River Flow

04.Worried Life Blues

05.You Are So Beautiful

06.Seven Days

07.Feelin' Alright

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B. Jeff Beck

Jeff Beck - guitar

Jan Hammer - keyboards

Simon Phillips - drums

Fernando Saunders - bass

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08.Star Cycle

09.The Pump

10.Definetly Maybe

11.Blue Wind

+Andy Fairweather Low(vo), Ray Cooper, Chris Stainton

12.People Get Ready

+Ron Wood

13.Going Down

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C. Jimmy Page

Jimmy Page - guitar

Paul Rogers - vocal, guitar

Chris Stainton - keyboards

Simon Phillips - drums

Fernando Saunders - bass

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14.Prelude

15.Who's To Blame

16.City Sirens

17.Boogie Mama

18.Midnight Moonlight

+Jeff Beck(gt), Eric Clapton(gt)

19.Stairway To Heaven

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D. All Members

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20.Layla

21.With A Little Help From My Friend

+Ronnie Lane(vo)

22.Good Night Irene

23.Bill Graham Closing Speech

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total time : 2:13:10

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source : ??(proshot) > DVD-R >

TMPGENc DVD Author 1.6 > DVD(NTSC) with Menu

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video: MPEG-2, 704x480 29.97fps (4:3) NTSC, 9554 kbps

audio: Dolby Digital(AC-3), 48000 Hz Stereo, 256kbps

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Size 3.94 GB (4,226,056,476 bytes)

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Many thanks to the original uploader!!!

Rapidshare links Here.

Cream - Madison Square Garden, New York, NY, Oct. 24, 25, & 26, 2005 (flac)

Cream - Madison Square Garden, NY, NY Oct. 24, 25, & 26, 2005

These are high quality audience recordings from the historic Cream reunion of 2005.

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The Cream are:

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Jack Bruce: Bass, Vocals

Ginger Baker: Drums, Vocals

Eric Clapton: Guitar, Vocals.

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I was there myself for the second night with floor seats. Though I had a lot of good Belgian Beer in me at the time (http://www.bxlcafe.com/) I distinctly remember what a great show it was. I was amused by the bickering between Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce (I guess Jack had his PA way too loud for Gingers liking and when he realized it, turned it even louder just to piss off Ginger... Really boys, 7 nights in one year and ya can't play nice?). I remember listening to the Albert Hall reunion shows and wondering why Slowhand didn't use the Wah-wah pedal on Sunshine Of Your Love? One of the most famous solos in history and you play it live with the original band and don't use it? Why? Well, he used it in NY, and brought a huge smile to my face. Hopefully listening to this will bring a huge smile to yours as well.

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Included is the original poster for this historic three-night gig and two front covers I threw together. The flac files have artwork embedded and are all tagged and playlists have been created as well. Enjoy!

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Please leave comments! I'd like to hear from some of you!

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Rapidshare links are dead. You suck Rapidshare.

Eric Clapton: Legends Flawless (Studio) 1997

Eric Clapton: Legends Flawless (Studio) 1997

In the summer of 1997, E.C. hooked up with some world-class jazz
musicians and did a brief (two week) tour of European jazz festivals. The result was some truly great music.
Rehearsals - S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios - Hollywood, CA
probably 1997.06.?? In any case this is a very interesting bootleg showcasing the versatile talents of the great Eric Clapton.

MP3's @ 192kbps

CD 1:
01 - Snakes
02 - Marcus #1
03 - Marcus #1
04 - Full House
05 - Full House
06 - Ruthie
07 - Ruthie
08 - Put It Where You Want
09 - Suggestions
10 - Peeper

CD 2:
01 - Going Down Slow
02 - I Got You I Feel Good
03 - Silver Rain
04 - Layla
05 - Rock Me Baby
06 - Jelly Roll

Download text file with links here. (Updated 5/5/2009)

Eric Clapton: Layla Italy 2006 (Soundboard)

Piazza Napoleone - Lucca, Italy - July 7, 2006
Excellent Soundboard Recording

Here is one for all you EC fans. I love not only the great quality of this recording but I also love the Artwork which I have included with this download.

Band:
Eric Clapton - Guitar, Vocals
Doyle Bramhall II - Guitar
Derek Trucks - Guitar
Chris Stainton - Keyboards
Tim Carmon - Keyboards
Willie Weeks - Bass
Steve Jordan - Drums
Michelle John - Backing Vocals
Sharon White - Backing Vocals
Simon Clarke - Baritone Sax
Roddy Lorimer - Trumpet
Tim Sanders - Tenor Sax

192kbps MP3

CD 1:
01 - So Tired
02 - Got To Get Better In A Little While
03 - Old Love (With Robert Cray)
04 - Everybody Ought To Make A Change
05 - Motherless Children
06 - Back Home
07 - I Am Yours
08 - Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out
09 - Running On Faith

CD 2:
01 - After Midnight
02 - Little Queen Of Spades
03 - Let It Rain
04 - Wonderful Tonight
05 - Layla
06 - Cocaine

part 1 here

part 2 here

Confirmed still active 5/6/2009