With everyone reassembled on stage, Clapton and Winwood began what would amount to a monstrous, nearly twenty-minute homage to Hendrix. With “Little Wing,” they played with skill and reverence. On “Voodoo Chile,” they plowed through an extended and devastating surge of blues and passion, saturated by Clapton’s fiery solos and Winwood’s ascending vocals until the song – and the concert – reached critical mass.
Revisiting their shared past one last time, Clapton and Winwood gave a fantastic performance of “Can’t Find My Way Home,” its ethereal aura brilliant as ever. “Cocaine” then erupted to close out the main set, with Clapton going to work on the wah-wah pedal while the audience danced in the aisles. And in all its psychedelic glory, “Dear Mr. Fantasy” served as the consummate encore, beginning with its trippy groove and climbing toward its frenetic climax and ultimate conclusion. Much like their set at Crossroads, this magnificent concert as well as the entire three-night stand will undoubtedly have fans of Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood clamoring for even more.
Article comments
1 - Glen Boyd
So you know that I'm gonna have to kill you for getting to witness this Donald. Seriously though, I would have loved to see Clapton and Winwood doing those tributes to Hendrix and Buddy Miles. I was fortunate enough to see Blind Faith during one of the group's last performances together in 1969 in Hawaii. I have great memories of that concert. Great review Donald.
-Glen
2 - Donald Gibson
Thanks Glen (although, about the whole killing me deal, could ya wait until after the Springsteen shows?).
This was seriously one great show. It was one of those concerts where you feel like your jaw has dropped for 2 1/2 hours. You wonder if it can get any better and the next song proves it can.
- Donald
3 - Glen Boyd
Don't worry Donald, I'll let you live long enough to see Bruce. By the way I almost forgot to mention, thanx for the linky love on the Crossroads review.
-Glen
4 - John Scott
I have been fortunate enough to see both Clapton and Winwood in concert, but gawd, how I would love to see this show. Guess I'll have to pray that a DVD results.