Crossroads 2: Live in the Seventies
Eric Clapton · 1996
267 min · 35 tracks · hard rock · jazz fusion · psychedelic rock
A vibrant collage of blues-infused rock showcasing Clapton's virtuosity and emotional depth across a dynamic live setting.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its comprehensive overview of Clapton's live blues performances in the 1970s, featuring tracks that highlight his evolution as an artist. It received positive critical reception and has contributed to further interest in Clapton's extensive catalog, reaffirming his status as a key figure in blues and rock music.
- Best for
- dynamic live performance energy wave-like pacing throughout emotional depth in each track
- Context
- By the time 'Crossroads 2: Live in the Seventies' was released in 1996, Eric Clapton was well-established as a guitar legend, having enjoyed significant success since the late 1960s. This album serves as a retrospective of his influential work from that pivotal decade, capturing the essence of his live performances during an era that solidified his place in rock history.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paul McCartney· Queen· Ringo Starr· Elton John· George Harrison· David Bowie· Bee Gees· The Who
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Walkin’ Down the Road 5:16
- 2 Have You Ever Loved a Woman Standout 7:42
- 3 Willie and the Hand Jive / Get Ready 11:42
- 4 Can’t Find My Way Home 5:19
- 5 Driftin’ Blues / Rambling on My Mind 11:36
- 6 Presence of the Lord 8:48
- 7 Rambling on My Mind / Have You Ever Loved a Woman 8:16
- 8 Little Wing 6:43
- 9 The Sky Is Crying / Have You Ever Loved a Woman / Rambling on My Mind 7:38
Disc 2
- 1 Layla Standout 5:38
- 2 Further On up the Road 4:31
- 3 I Shot the Sheriff 10:21
- 4 Badge 10:42
- 5 Driftin’ Blues 6:58
- 6 Eyesight to the Blind / Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad? 24:19
Disc 3
- 1 Tell the Truth 8:57
- 2 Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door 5:20
- 3 Stormy Monday 13:02
- 4 Lay Down Sally 5:23
- 5 The Core 9:13
- 6 We’re All the Way 2:55
- 7 Cocaine Standout 6:37
- 8 Goin’ Down Slow / Rambling on My Mind 13:45
- 9 Mean Old Frisco 5:53
Disc 4
- 1 Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever 4:23
- 2 Worried Life Blues 5:58
- 3 Tulsa Time 4:31
- 4 Early in the Morning 6:19
- 5 Wonderful Tonight 6:24
- 6 Kind Hearted Woman 5:18
- 7 Double Trouble 11:06
- 8 Crossroads 5:21
- 9 To Make Somebody Happy 5:13
- 10 Cryin’ 3:00
- 11 Water on the Ground 2:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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