In 2003 Steve released his eighth solo album, About Time. This album featured a scaled-back sound and style (basic 3-piece band with some added sax and flute) which was more reminiscent of his Traffic days and more of a jazz-rock feel. In 2007, Winwood teamed up with Eric Clapton for a benefit show at Highclere Castle, and then played additional dates with Clapton at the Crossroads Guitar Festival that year. His collaboration with Clapton continued in a series of shows in 2008, 2009, and 2010, as well as release of live album (Live at Madison Garden) from their 2008 shows. But here we have the first of those Winwood-Clapton reunions, at Highclere Castle, in a great recording (from a webcast) of that show. Winwood’s band plays the first set, then Clapton joins them for the second set, which features multiple Blind Faith songs in addition to other Clapton favorites. (bbchron.blogspot.com)
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Enjoy this wonderful concert … excellent soundboard recording … one more … 2 masters together live and definitely not uninspired.
Personnel:
Richard Bailey (drums)
Paul Booth (saxophone, organ)
Karl Vanden Bossche (percussion)
Jose Neto (guitar)
Steve Winwood (organ, guitar, vocals)
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Eric Clapton (guitar, vocals on CD 2)
Tracklist:
CD 1: Steve Winwood Band:
01. Introduction 2.51
02. I’m A Man (Winwood/Miller) 6.07
03. Higher Love (Winwood/Jennings) 7.45
04. Back In The Highlife (Winwood/Jennings) 9.39
05. Dear Mr. Fantasy (Winwood/Capaldi/Wood) 9.36
06. Why Can’t We Live Together (Thomas) 6.53
07. Keep On Running (Edwards) 4.34
CD 2: Steve Winwood Band with Eric Clapton:
01. Introduction 1.21
02. Watch Your Step (Parker) 4.30
03. Presence Of The Lord (Clapton) 5.15
04. Crossroads (Johnson) 5.59
05. Little Queen Of Spades (Johnson) 7.47
06. Can’t Find My Way Home (Winwood) 5.31
07. Had To Cry Today (Winwood) 8.02
08. Gimme Some Lovin’ (S.Winwood/Davis/M.Winwood) 5.35
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