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Track Listings
1 | When You Got a Good Friend |
2 | Little Queen of Spades |
3 | They're Red Hot |
4 | Me and the Devil Blues |
5 | Traveling Riverside Blues |
6 | Last Fair Deal Gone Down |
7 | Stop Breakin' Down Blues |
8 | Milkcow's Calf Blues |
9 | Kind Hearted Woman Blues |
10 | Come On in My Kitchen |
11 | If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day |
12 | Love in Vain |
13 | 32-20 Blues |
14 | Hell Hound On My Trail |
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On Me And Mr.Johnson, Eric Clapton covers 14 of the 29 songs Robert Johnson, the most mythic figure of the blues, wrote and recorded in his lifetime. For fans of deep blues,it doesn 't get any better than this. After the success of Clapton 's first two traditional blues albums 1994 's Gram- my-winning triple-platinum, #1 pop From The Cradle, and 2000 's Grammy-winning, double-platinum,#3-charting Riding With The King collaboration with B.B.King Me And Mr.Johnson finds Clapton once more at the crossroads of blues and rock.
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It's impossible to overemphasize the importance of singer-guitarist-songwriter Robert Johnson's contribution to blues music. The same can be said of Eric Clapton, one of Mr. Johnson's most dedicated interpreters. From his work with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers to Cream and beyond, Clapton has arguably attracted more widespread attention to Johnson's music than any other living musician. A decade after his all-blues From the Cradle (which included no Johnson material), Clapton jumps into the icon's catalog with both feet by covering 14 Johnson tunes. With a stripped-down veteran band that includes such longtime associates as drummer Steve Gadd, keyboardist Billy Preston, and harmonica ace Jerry Portnoy, the guitarist attacks these songs with passion, intelligence, and a refreshing lack of blues-rock pretense. From the upbeat jump of "32-20 Blues" and "They're Red Hot" to the slower, grinding "Little Queen of Spades" and "Milkcow's Calf Blues," Clapton acquits himself well, eschewing his slicker inclinations with arrangements that underscore Johnson's rawest tendencies--although perhaps he doesn't seem sufficiently terrified when walking with Lucifer on "Me and the Devil Blues." Still, this is a successful and admirable return to his roots, one that will hopefully introduce an even larger audience to Johnson's seminal work. --Hal Horowitz
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Language : English
- Product Dimensions : 4.88 x 5.59 x 0.47 inches; 3.17 ounces
- Manufacturer : Reprise
- Item model number : 2031465
- Original Release Date : 2004
- SPARS Code : DDD
- Date First Available : January 29, 2007
- Label : Reprise
- ASIN : B0001HAHXW
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #5,998 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #135 in Blues (CDs & Vinyl)
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I like this CD. To me, its the best thing EC has done since his Cream years. Think of Cream's music and EC's work with John Mayall, then think of years of commercial garbage like I Shot the Sheriff and worse and you'll see what I mean.
When I bought this, I wasn't expecting "authenticity", some of the media hype prior to its release notwithstanding. And I didn't expect a CD full of Cream-like power blues. Actually, I didn't really expect anything, but I hoped that the CD would redeem him in the eyes of old fans like myself who have endured nearly thirty lean years with hardly a bone thrown our direction.
It has done this. Yes, Me and Mr Johnson is a lot more polished than other Johnson tributes I have heard and no, its not "authentic". But to my ears, it is quite enjoyable. Clapton has his own way with the blues and here he and his capable sidemen give us his interpretation of Robert Johnson's music and nothing more.
Robert Johnson was no doubt a great songwriter and I like all the songs here no matter who covers them. On this CD, I like the interpretations of Me and the Devil Blues, Last Fair Deal Gone Down, Stop Breakin' Down Blues, If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day, and Love In Vain the best.
If you are a Clapton fan and make an honest attempt to listen to the album for what it is rather than constantly comparing the songs to the originals, you may find you really like this. Listen as though you are hearing these songs for the first time. Eric Clapton can't be Robert Johnson and he shouldn't try to be. He can only be himself and on Me and Mr Johnson he offers us his homage to the man he holds to be his chief musical influence. Check it out for yourself!
Also, Clapton has stated tha the work of Robert Johnson is pivotal in his love for the blues. This delta singer is probably the biggest influence in Clapton's guitar work.
Also, Clapton returned in the 90's with mission to return to the blues or to a blues influence style since his Journeyman album. This was followed by other blues influenced works as Unplugged, From the Cradle, Riding with the King and now Me & Mr Johnson.
Therefore, this record has to be seen as part of a process in which the artist has reviewd and presented to its audience his vision of the blues.
With that in mind this record is outstanding. Clapton is not set to provide a guitar album based on exact note by note copy of Johnson music but to present a fresh and updated version of songs that were recorded 80 years ago by just a man and his acoustic guitar!. The songs still remain true to the style and craftmanship of Johnson guitar work but are augmented by the use of a full electric blues band. As always, this is the best back up band in the world that Calpton can have (Andy Fairwheather-low, Nathan East, Steve Gadd, Billy Preston, Doyle Braham II, etc).
I regret a bit that Clapton was not "purist" enough to record an entire acoustic album true to Johnson's original recordings but the results are simple and direct and true to Claptons blues career.
First, the plastic shrink wrap was so tight that it completely warped the sleeve and slightly warped the album. Second, the sleeve has a 2" split at the top. Not cool. If this was a cheapo record I'd let it slide but I paid around $30 so it's going back.
Also, Amazon shipped it in a plain, unprotected plastic sleeve, which probably contributed to the warps. Ugh.
On one hand many may have been looking for over-the-top treatments full of fire and brimstone, ala Cream. Many others may have been seeking authentic interpretations of Johnson's 29 song playbook. Still others may have been looking for fresh inspriational interpretations. Rock/blues treaments of Johnson's works of art would not have been acceptable as they tend to morph into a self-induldgent, masterbatory mess. A heavy, over interpretation would have been a disaster. Attempting to duplicate Johnson's acoustic classics would have been embarrassing for EC as he has no where near the vocal ability of Johnson.
Some may feel this release insouciant and maybe it is, so what. So what is this English boy to do? I believe a relase of any other tone would have garnered the same exact responses. EC offers a reverent, honest, light-hearted tribute to his prime insiration and I think it is a fun listen. I'll agree with the critiqe that the cover art is deceiving, almost rediculous. However, to all of the one star voters, losen up, give it another spin, and just enjoy the updated sound of these great tunes. I get it, thanks EC.
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The album itself is great, Billy Preston! Very enjoyable, even if recorded on protools.Genuine sounding music