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Eric and Stevie were in great form from the opening notes of Had To Cry Today - putting huge smiles on everyone's face. The first four numbers they both played Strats. The sound quality was outstanding; a great mix with all voices and instruments coming through clearly and in balance. SW switched to a Yamaha grand piano for Sleeping In The Ground and didn't go back to the turquoise Strat again until the encore. He alternated between the Yamaha and the Hammond B3 with a Leslie "spinning" speaker except for joining EC on acoustic guitar for Layla and Can't Find My Way Home (another highlight).
All four of the old Blind Faith tunes were incredible, but for me the highlight of the show was Tough Luck Blues. EC's solo was one of the best I have ever heard, live or recorded, and I think a lot of people shared my opinion because it got a huge standing ovation. If there was any part of the show that was a little flat, it was the next two songs, Pearly Queen and There's a River. I would have preferred Little Wing or Crossroads; I'm really sorry they dropped the former from the set list halfway through the tour.
SW soloed on the Yamaha with Low Spark of High Heeled Boys, followed by EC's solo acoustic Driftin'. After three more acoustic numbers, crowned by Can't Find My Way Home, they cranked it way back up for Split Decision and Voodoo Chile. Overall, Voodoo Chile wasn't my favorite of the evening, but some of EC's guitar runs were unbelievable. Abe Laboriel lived up to his billing, both precise and intense, beating the living daylight out of his kit. They had to replace a tom-tom after Forever Man.
Of all the concerts I've been to over the last 44 years this one ranks as one of the very best. I had a big grin on my face when I woke up this morning and it hasn't gone away yet. I'll remember this one for a long time. Thanks to EC and SW for all the fine performances over the years and especially last night.
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