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Live from Madison Square Garden

Eric Clapton · 2009

129 min · 21 tracks · hard rock · jazz fusion · psychedelic rock

A seamless blend of blues-rock virtuosity and soulful melodies, capturing Clapton and Winwood's musical chemistry live on stage.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic live performance energy
  • wave-like emotional highs and lows
  • extended solos for deep immersion
  • intimate moments in large venue
  • sing-along classics with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, radio-friendly tracks
  • dislike lengthy instrumental sections

Where this album fits

Themes
Madison Square Garden nostalgia· blues-rock legacy· musical synergy
Career context
By 2009, Eric Clapton was a seasoned musician with decades of experience and acclaim. 'Live from Madison Square Garden' marked a culmination of his collaboration with Steve Winwood, following their successful reunion tour in 2008. This album showcases their timeless connection, highlighting Clapton's enduring legacy in rock music.
Stylistic neighbors
Gary Moore· Joe Bonamassa· John Mayer
Sounds like this from elsewhere
At Fillmore East by The Allman Brothers Band — Captures live blues-rock synergy with improvisational spirit and soulful melodies.
Live by Fleetwood Mac — Features a blend of rock and blues with emotional depth, showcasing strong musical connections among band members.
Live Johnny Winter And by Johnny Winter — Embodies a similar blues-rock virtuosity and high-energy live performance atmosphere.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Had to Cry Today 7:47
  • 2 Low Down 4:10
  • 3 Them Changes 5:10
  • 4 Forever Man 3:33
  • 5 Sleeping in the Ground 4:50
  • 6 Presence of the Lord 5:23
  • 7 Glad 4:13
  • 8 Well All Right 5:35
  • 9 Double Trouble 8:06
  • 10 Pearly Queen 6:10
  • 11 Tell the Truth 6:42
  • 12 No Face, No Name, No Number 4:09

Disc 2

  • 1 After Midnight 4:45
  • 2 Split Decision 6:25
  • 3 Rambling on My Mind 4:01
  • 4 Georgia on My Mind 5:05
  • 5 Little Wing 6:42
  • 6 Voodoo Chile 16:23
  • 7 Can’t Find My Way Home 5:33
  • 8 Dear Mr. Fantasy 7:41
  • 9 Cocaine 6:41

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