Track Listing

1. Things Get Better
2. Poor Elijah
3. Only You Know And I Know
4. I Don't Want To Discuss It
5. That's What My Man Is For
6. Where There's A Will
7. Coming Home
8. Tutti-Frutti/Girl Can't Help It/Long Tall Sally/Jenny Jenny

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18485 in Music
• Released on: 1993-01-25
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Live
• Dimensions: .22 pounds

CD Description
In the late 60s and early '70s, Delaney and Bonnie Bramlettplayed a vibrant, country-tinged blues-rock that also owed a heavy debt to gritty Memphis R&B (it is no coincidence that their first album was released on Stax Records). And whiletheir singing and playing were consistently top-notch, their profile was not weakened by their association with Eric Clapton, who toured with them between his stint in Blind Faithand the formation of Derek and the Dominos. In fact, when considering Clapton's musical evolution, it seems clear that the rootsy, downhome vibe of Delaney & Bonnie was a direct influence on the direction of his solo career.
This excellent live set showcases Delaney & Bonnie's superb vocal performances (note Bonnie's gospel-drenched take on "That's What My Man Is For"), and Clapton's superior playing. Whether on driving, Stax-style soul ("Things Get Better") or good old rock & roll (on the fierce, extended Little Richard medley), the band--which consists of some of the finest musicians of the day, many of whom went on to play with Clapton and otherluminaries throughout the '70s--tears it up. But while the set teems with advanced musicianship, the overall vibe is one of straightforward fun and good times.

Customer Reviews

A diamond.........from Croydon ? Surely they mean Chicago ?
If you like proper blues based rock and roll, then this is the real stuff. Clapton on fire, the whole band obviously enjoying every minute of it, the audience in heaven - and the Croydon compere right out of his depth.

I have owned this for 34 years - and it sounds just as good every time I play it. Its also guaranteed to drive any teenager out of the room with embarrassment at watching the elderly enjoying themselves......

Eric gets away from it all!!!!!!
Want to get away from the frenetic "Eric is God" entrapment????? Then join Delaney & Bonnies backing band, which is what Clapton did in this Southern Rock/Soul good time rocking band. This really has stood the test of time really well and considering the time it was recorded (1971 I think) its really unindulgent.Delaney Bramlett was an old friend of Duanne Allman so I think thats how they wee aquainted through Derek & the Dominoes. Great to listen to in the car!