Here however, Clapton and Winwood sound absolutely magnificent on songs like "Can't Find My Way Home," and "Presense Of The Lord". Check out the video below for "Had To Cry Today," from this DVD:
Just amazing.
Although Winwood is primarily known for his vocal and keyboard prowess, he is also not a half bad guitar player. You can see that for yourself in the video below for his performance at the Crossroads Festival of his classic Traffic song, "Dear Mr. Fantasy":
From what I understand, Clapton and Winwood are going to extend the reunion for some dates together early next year. I also understand that at least one fellow Blogcritic will be making it out to one of those shows.
Lucky guy.
In the meantime, for those unable to catch Clapton and Winwood on the road together, you can see them here — along with several other amazing performances.
Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007 is an amazing DVD, that captures some of the greatest musicians in the world, doing what they do best on a truly inspired night for a great cause.
So what are you waiting for?
Article comments
1 - Mark Saleski
nice review glen. i've only seen bits and pieces of this on the television but man, one thing that really caught my eye was the Jeff Beck segment. he plays "Cause We've Ended As Lovers" and "Big Block" with the insanely talented and very young bass player Tal Wilkenfeld, who is actually 21 years old...but sort of looks 16 because of her size.
it was really freaky to see her really leaning into a solo on the first tune there...
i have to get a copy of this thing.
2 - Glen Boyd
Yeah she really held her own, and then some, with Beck...she also has really nice, .... um. never mind...
-Glen
3 - Mark Saleski
i also thought it was funny when she was making "guitar face" through some of the heavier passages...but there's nothin' funny about the way the fingers flew all over the neck of that bass.