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Crossroads 2: Live in the Seventies

Eric Clapton · 1996

267 min · 35 tracks · hard rock · jazz fusion · psychedelic rock

A vibrant collage of blues-infused rock showcasing Clapton's virtuosity and emotional depth across a dynamic live setting.

Why listen to this

Best for
dynamic live performance energy wave-like pacing throughout emotional depth in each track
Context
By the time 'Crossroads 2: Live in the Seventies' was released in 1996, Eric Clapton was well-established as a guitar legend, having enjoyed significant success since the late 1960s. This album serves as a retrospective of his influential work from that pivotal decade, capturing the essence of his live performances during an era that solidified his place in rock history.
If you like
hard rock, jazz fusion, psychedelic rock

Crossroads 2: Live in the Seventies is an album by Eric Clapton, released in 1996. A vibrant collage of blues-infused rock showcasing Clapton's virtuosity and emotional depth across a dynamic live setting. This album is notable for its comprehensive overview of Clapton's live blues performances in the 1970s, featuring tracks that highlight his evolution as an artist. It received positive critical reception and has contributed to further interest in Clapton's extensive catalog, reaffirming his status as a key figure in blues and rock music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Crossroads 2: Live in the Seventies sound like?

A vibrant collage of blues-infused rock showcasing Clapton's virtuosity and emotional depth across a dynamic live setting. Rooted in hard rock and jazz fusion.

What makes Crossroads 2: Live in the Seventies by Eric Clapton notable?

This album is notable for its comprehensive overview of Clapton's live blues performances in the 1970s, featuring tracks that highlight his evolution as an artist. It received positive critical reception and has contributed to further interest in Clapton's extensive catalog, reaffirming his status as a key figure in blues and rock music. By the time 'Crossroads 2: Live in the Seventies' was released in 1996, Eric Clapton was well-established as a guitar legend, having enjoyed significant success since the late 1960s. This album serves as a retrospective of his influential work from that pivotal decade, capturing the essence of his live performances during an era that solidified his place in rock history.

Who is Crossroads 2: Live in the Seventies for?

Crossroads 2: Live in the Seventies works well if you're into dynamic live performance energy, wave-like pacing throughout and emotional depth in each track.

How many songs are on Crossroads 2: Live in the Seventies?

Crossroads 2: Live in the Seventies has 35 tracks, running approximately 267 minutes.

Tracklist

35 tracks·267:22

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Walkin’ Down the Road 5:16
  • 2 Have You Ever Loved a Woman Standout 7:42
  • 3 Willie and the Hand Jive / Get Ready 11:42
  • 4 Can’t Find My Way Home 5:19
  • 5 Driftin’ Blues / Rambling on My Mind 11:36
  • 6 Presence of the Lord 8:48
  • 7 Rambling on My Mind / Have You Ever Loved a Woman 8:16
  • 8 Little Wing 6:43
  • 9 The Sky Is Crying / Have You Ever Loved a Woman / Rambling on My Mind 7:38

Disc 2

  • 1 Layla Standout 5:38
  • 2 Further On up the Road 4:31
  • 3 I Shot the Sheriff 10:21
  • 4 Badge 10:42
  • 5 Driftin’ Blues 6:58
  • 6 Eyesight to the Blind / Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad? 24:19

Disc 3

  • 1 Tell the Truth 8:57
  • 2 Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door 5:20
  • 3 Stormy Monday 13:02
  • 4 Lay Down Sally 5:23
  • 5 The Core 9:13
  • 6 We’re All the Way 2:55
  • 7 Cocaine Standout 6:37
  • 8 Goin’ Down Slow / Rambling on My Mind 13:45
  • 9 Mean Old Frisco 5:53

Disc 4

  • 1 Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever 4:23
  • 2 Worried Life Blues 5:58
  • 3 Tulsa Time 4:31
  • 4 Early in the Morning 6:19
  • 5 Wonderful Tonight 6:24
  • 6 Kind Hearted Woman 5:18
  • 7 Double Trouble 11:06
  • 8 Crossroads 5:21
  • 9 To Make Somebody Happy 5:13
  • 10 Cryin’ 3:00
  • 11 Water on the Ground 2:59

Release Date

April 1, 1996

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

267 min 22 sec