Unlimited Streaming
Listen to this album in high quality now on our apps
Start my trial period and start listening to this albumEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
SubscribeEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
Digital Download
Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.
Eric Clapton's new millennium has largely been defined by collaborations with friends, beginning with a duet album with B.B. King following through with a Cream reunion and closing with tours with his former Blind Faith running mate, Steve Winwood. Clapton and Winwood did three concerts together at Madison Square Garden in February 2008 and the results were fruitful enough to spawn this double-disc album -- along with its accompanying DVD set -- and a moderately scaled 2009 tour. Live from Madison Square Garden culls 21 highlights from those three nights and spreads them over two discs, sequencing the songs so Traffic numbers alternate with selections from Blind Faith, Derek & the Dominos, blues standards, a handful of Clapton's hits, and a heavy dose of Hendrix, who has no less than three songs here. That extended salute to Jimi is a good indication of the vibe here -- this is a genuine shared co-billing with Clapton and Winwood trading vocals and solos almost equally. There's not much ego here and not much hunger, either, with the two stars sliding into a relaxed groove that yields plenty of rewards. There's a comfortable touch to their playing that's greatly appealing, and the straightforward setting places the spotlight directly on their interplay. Clapton and Winwood might roll easy but they can still create some sparks, sometimes in unexpected places, such as the somewhat forgotten '80s hits "Forever Man" and "Split Decision," both which are highlights here. Ultimately, this isn't an album of moments, but rather a sustained whole that finds Clapton and Winwood egging each other on to produce a wholly satisfying, if not quite surprising, reunion.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
You are currently listening to samples.
Listen to over 100 million songs with an unlimited streaming plan.
Listen to this playlist and more than 100 million songs with our unlimited streaming plans.
From £10.83/month
Eric Clapton, MainArtist - Steve Winwood, Composer, MainArtist - F.S. Music Ltd. (PRS) all rights admin. by Warner-Tamerlane Pub. Corp. (BMI), MusicPublisher
(C) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records (P) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records
Eric Clapton, MainArtist - JIM CAPALDI, Composer - Steve Winwood, Composer, MainArtist - F.S. Music Ltd. (PRS) all rights admin. by Warner-Tamerlane Pub. Corp. (BMI), MusicPublisher
(C) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records (P) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records
Eric Clapton, MainArtist - Steve Winwood, MainArtist - Buddy Miles, Composer - Rondor Music (London) Ltd., MusicPublisher - Bughouse (ASCAP), MusicPublisher - Miles Ahead Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
(C) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records (P) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records
Eric Clapton, MainArtist - Jerry Lynn Williams, Composer - Steve Winwood, MainArtist - Inc. (BMI), MusicPublisher - Urge Music, MusicPublisher - Stage Three Music Ltd., MusicPublisher - adm. by Universal - Songs Of PolyGram Int., MusicPublisher
(C) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records (P) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records
Eric Clapton, MainArtist - Steve Winwood, MainArtist - Sam Myers, Composer - Leric Music admin. by Bug Music (BMI), MusicPublisher
(C) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records (P) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records
Eric Clapton, Composer, MainArtist - Steve Winwood, MainArtist - Eric Patrick Clapton PRS all rights adm. by Unichappell Music Inc. BMI, MusicPublisher
(C) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records (P) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records
Eric Clapton, MainArtist - Steve Winwood, Composer, MainArtist - warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI), MusicPublisher - F.S. Music Ltd. (PRS), MusicPublisher
(C) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records (P) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records
Eric Clapton, MainArtist - Joe Mauldin, Composer - Buddy Holly, Composer - Norman Petty, Composer - Jerry Allison, Composer - Steve Winwood, MainArtist - MPL Music Publishing Inc. (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
(C) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records (P) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records
Eric Clapton, MainArtist - Otis Rush, Composer - Steve Winwood, MainArtist - Jewel Music Publishing, MusicPublisher - Conrad Music A Div Of Arc Mc Corp, MusicPublisher
(C) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records (P) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records
Eric Clapton, MainArtist - JIM CAPALDI, Composer - Steve Winwood, Composer, MainArtist - Universal/Island Music Ltd., MusicPublisher - Inc. (BMI), MusicPublisher - F.S. Music Ltd. (PRS) all rights admin. by Warner-Tamerlane Pub. Corp. (BMI), MusicPublisher - adm. by Universal – Songs Of PolyGram Int., MusicPublisher
(C) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records (P) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records
Eric Clapton, Composer, MainArtist - Steve Winwood, MainArtist - Robert Whitlock, Composer - Embassy Music Corp. BMI, MusicPublisher - EC Music Ltd, MusicPublisher
(C) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records (P) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records
Eric Clapton, MainArtist - JIM CAPALDI, Composer - Steve Winwood, Composer, MainArtist - Universal/Island Music Ltd., MusicPublisher - Inc. (BMI), MusicPublisher - F.S. Music Ltd. (PRS) all rights admin. by Warner-Tamerlane Pub. Corp. (BMI), MusicPublisher - adm. by Universal – Songs Of PolyGram Int., MusicPublisher
(C) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records (P) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records
Eric Clapton, MainArtist - Steve Winwood, MainArtist - J. J. Cale, Composer - Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., MusicPublisher - Gringo's Music, MusicPublisher
(C) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records (P) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records
Eric Clapton, MainArtist - Steve Winwood, Composer, MainArtist - Joe Walsh, Composer - WOW AND FLUTTER MUSIC (ASCAP), MusicPublisher - F.S. Music Ltd. (PRS), MusicPublisher
(C) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records (P) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records
Eric Clapton, MainArtist - Steve Winwood, MainArtist - Robert L. Johnson, Composer - LLC., MusicPublisher - LLC/Lehsem II (SESAC), MusicPublisher - MPCA King Of Spades (SESAC) and Claud L. Johnson Administered by MPCA Music, MusicPublisher - MPCA Music, MusicPublisher
(C) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records (P) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records
Eric Clapton, MainArtist - Steve Winwood, MainArtist - HOAGY CARMICHAEL, Composer - Stuart Gorrell, Composer - Peermusic III, MusicPublisher - Ltd. BMI, MusicPublisher
(C) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records (P) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records
Eric Clapton, MainArtist - Steve Winwood, MainArtist - Jimi Hendrix, Composer - ASCAP, MusicPublisher - Experience Hendrix LLC, MusicPublisher
(C) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records (P) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records
Eric Clapton, MainArtist - Steve Winwood, MainArtist - Jimi Hendrix, Composer - ASCAP, MusicPublisher - Experience Hendrix LLC, MusicPublisher
(C) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records (P) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records
Eric Clapton, MainArtist - Steve Winwood, Composer, MainArtist - Warner Tamerlane Publishing Corp. c/o Warner Chappell Music Inc. (BMI), MusicPublisher
(C) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records (P) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records
Eric Clapton, MainArtist - JIM CAPALDI, Composer - Steve Winwood, Composer, MainArtist - Chris Wood, Composer - Universal/Island Music Ltd., MusicPublisher - Inc. (BMI), MusicPublisher - Warner-Tamerlane Pub. Corp. BMI, MusicPublisher - F.S. Music Ltd. (PRS), MusicPublisher - Universal-Songs Of Polygram Int'l. Inc. BMI, MusicPublisher - adm. by Universal – Songs Of PolyGram Int., MusicPublisher
(C) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records (P) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records
Eric Clapton, MainArtist - J.J. CALE, Composer - Steve Winwood, MainArtist - Audigram Songs, MusicPublisher - Inc. BMI, MusicPublisher
(C) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records (P) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records
Album review
Eric Clapton's new millennium has largely been defined by collaborations with friends, beginning with a duet album with B.B. King following through with a Cream reunion and closing with tours with his former Blind Faith running mate, Steve Winwood. Clapton and Winwood did three concerts together at Madison Square Garden in February 2008 and the results were fruitful enough to spawn this double-disc album -- along with its accompanying DVD set -- and a moderately scaled 2009 tour. Live from Madison Square Garden culls 21 highlights from those three nights and spreads them over two discs, sequencing the songs so Traffic numbers alternate with selections from Blind Faith, Derek & the Dominos, blues standards, a handful of Clapton's hits, and a heavy dose of Hendrix, who has no less than three songs here. That extended salute to Jimi is a good indication of the vibe here -- this is a genuine shared co-billing with Clapton and Winwood trading vocals and solos almost equally. There's not much ego here and not much hunger, either, with the two stars sliding into a relaxed groove that yields plenty of rewards. There's a comfortable touch to their playing that's greatly appealing, and the straightforward setting places the spotlight directly on their interplay. Clapton and Winwood might roll easy but they can still create some sparks, sometimes in unexpected places, such as the somewhat forgotten '80s hits "Forever Man" and "Split Decision," both which are highlights here. Ultimately, this isn't an album of moments, but rather a sustained whole that finds Clapton and Winwood egging each other on to produce a wholly satisfying, if not quite surprising, reunion.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 21 track(s)
- Total length: 02:09:03
- Main artists: Eric Clapton Steve Winwood
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Bushbranch - Surfdog Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
(C) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records (P) 2009 EPC Enterprises, LLP/Wincraft Music Ltd. under exclusive license to Surfdog Records
Improve album information
Why buy on Qobuz...
-
Stream or download your music
Buy an album or an individual track. Or listen to our entire catalogue with our high-quality unlimited streaming subscriptions.
-
Zero DRM
The downloaded files belong to you, without any usage limit. You can download them as many times as you like.
-
Choose the format best suited for you
Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats (FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF...) depending on your needs.
-
Listen to your purchases on our apps
Download the Qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go.