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.
The original nine-song double-LP In Concert was the first "new" Eric Clapton release in well over a year, and the first to show up in the wake of The History of Eric Clapton compilation (which, in turn, had helped transform the earlier Dominos album Layla & Other Assorted Love Songs into a belated hit). It was also, other than Eric Clapton's Rainbow Concert -- which actually took place in the same month that this set was issued, and was issued eight months later -- the only new Clapton material that anyone would see for over a year, as the guitarist struggled through personal turmoil that included heroin addiction. No one who wasn't personally close to him knew that at the time -- this and the Rainbow Concert album were issued to keep his name before the public. And at the time, a lot of fans and critics were disappointed by this set -- the Layla album had already started to take on iconic status, with lots of listeners wearing out that album's grooves and reveling in its complexity, intensity, and seeming studio-generated perfection (plus the presence of Duane Allman).
Comprised of live performances, In Concert never seemed as compelling: for starters, Allman hadn't been present for either of the shows that was recorded (and, in fact, only appeared at a tiny handful of Dominos performances), which made this a somewhat different band. And what we did get was a much more relaxed and often more soulful, involving body of music, starting with the opening track, "Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad" and continuing with "Got to Get Better in a Little While"; there was also some disappointment in the sound quality, however, and with the song selection. Despite the fact that they were touring to support the album that carried its name, the group seldom ever performed their most recognizable song, "Layla"; and their repertory was filled out with material from past Clapton projects rather than more material off the Layla album; in effect, the Dominos had become the first Eric Clapton Band, which made this a little less than a live account of this band's work. Thus, it was the hardcore fans who fully embraced this record, mostly for its transcendent moments and the beautiful interplay of the musicians, especially on their own repertory.
© Bruce Eder /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 kr133,33/month
Eric Clapton, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Whitlock, ComposerLyricist - Derek & The Dominos, MainArtist - Bill Levenson, Producer
℗ 1973 Universal International Music B.V.
Eric Clapton, ComposerLyricist - Derek & The Dominos, MainArtist - Jay Mark, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Bill Levenson, Producer
℗ 1973 Universal International Music B.V.
Eric Clapton, ComposerLyricist - Bonnie Bramlett, ComposerLyricist - Derek & The Dominos, MainArtist - Bill Levenson, Producer
℗ 1973 Universal International Music B.V.
Eric Clapton, ComposerLyricist - Derek & The Dominos, MainArtist - Jay Mark, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Bill Levenson, Producer
℗ 1973 Universal International Music B.V.
Eric Clapton, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Whitlock, ComposerLyricist - Derek & The Dominos, MainArtist - Bill Levenson, Producer
℗ 1973 Universal International Music B.V.
Eric Clapton, ComposerLyricist - Delaney Bramlett, ComposerLyricist - Derek & The Dominos, MainArtist - Jay Mark, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Bill Levenson, Producer
℗ 1973 Universal International Music B.V.
Eric Clapton, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Whitlock, ComposerLyricist - Derek & The Dominos, MainArtist - Jay Mark, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Bill Levenson, Producer
℗ 1973 Universal International Music B.V.
Eric Clapton, ComposerLyricist - Leon Russell, ComposerLyricist - Derek & The Dominos, MainArtist - Jay Mark, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Bill Levenson, Producer
℗ 1973 Universal International Music B.V.
Billy Myles, ComposerLyricist - Derek & The Dominos, MainArtist - Jay Mark, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Bill Levenson, Producer
℗ 1973 Universal International Music B.V.
Album review
The original nine-song double-LP In Concert was the first "new" Eric Clapton release in well over a year, and the first to show up in the wake of The History of Eric Clapton compilation (which, in turn, had helped transform the earlier Dominos album Layla & Other Assorted Love Songs into a belated hit). It was also, other than Eric Clapton's Rainbow Concert -- which actually took place in the same month that this set was issued, and was issued eight months later -- the only new Clapton material that anyone would see for over a year, as the guitarist struggled through personal turmoil that included heroin addiction. No one who wasn't personally close to him knew that at the time -- this and the Rainbow Concert album were issued to keep his name before the public. And at the time, a lot of fans and critics were disappointed by this set -- the Layla album had already started to take on iconic status, with lots of listeners wearing out that album's grooves and reveling in its complexity, intensity, and seeming studio-generated perfection (plus the presence of Duane Allman).
Comprised of live performances, In Concert never seemed as compelling: for starters, Allman hadn't been present for either of the shows that was recorded (and, in fact, only appeared at a tiny handful of Dominos performances), which made this a somewhat different band. And what we did get was a much more relaxed and often more soulful, involving body of music, starting with the opening track, "Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad" and continuing with "Got to Get Better in a Little While"; there was also some disappointment in the sound quality, however, and with the song selection. Despite the fact that they were touring to support the album that carried its name, the group seldom ever performed their most recognizable song, "Layla"; and their repertory was filled out with material from past Clapton projects rather than more material off the Layla album; in effect, the Dominos had become the first Eric Clapton Band, which made this a little less than a live account of this band's work. Thus, it was the hardcore fans who fully embraced this record, mostly for its transcendent moments and the beautiful interplay of the musicians, especially on their own repertory.
© Bruce Eder /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 9 track(s)
- Total length: 01:29:51
- Main artists: Derek & The Dominos
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Polydor Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 2014 Universal International Music B.V. ℗ 2014 Universal International Music B.V.
Improve album informationWhy 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.