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Clapton and Winwood at Madison Square Garden in Feb!

2008-03-11T13:33:11Z

Holy shit. Wish I could make it.

Good luck to those who do. Ah, to hear "Can't find my way home", "Presence of the lord". "Little Wing" and the rest that Blind Faith gave us would be a dream. I wonder if they're gonna get Ginger to play drums on this. Rick G. on bass anyone?

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Clapton Rides a Bumper Car (interview)

2007-04-18T02:50:54Z

Here ya go: http://tinyurl.com/34uhmw

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Sacramento Tickets on sale today at 10AM

2007-03-23T05:54:19Z

Arco Arena, March 20, on sale today!!!

San Jose HP Pavillion, March 18, on sale tomorrow at 10AM

www.ticketmaster.com

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A personal guitar lesson from Eric

2007-03-19T20:23:37Z

Eric provides some tasty insights into his world of guitar technique: http://tinyurl.com/ypynjj

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WEST US DATES ANNOUNCED!!!!!

2006-11-21T19:12:32Z

THe western US tour dates have been announced-

www.pollstar.com

http://www.pollstar.com/tour/searchall.pl?AN=Y&By=Artist&Content=ERICLA&PSKey=Y

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Eric on CBS Sunday Morning tomorrow, November 12

2006-11-12T01:44:56Z

From whereseric.com:

US: Upcoming TV and Radio Appearances:

On 12 November, Eric will be featured in a story on the sunday morning television news show, CBS Sunday Morning in the music segment of the show. Then, on 15 December he will be featured on NPR's "World Cafe". "World Cafe" airs on 200+ radio stations across America. Check local listings for air times.

More info:
http://www.whereseric.com/news/2006/11/clapton-us-fall-2006-radio-and-television.html

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NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED!

2006-10-04T17:12:11Z

Sep 16 ..... St. Paul, MN ..... Xcel Energy Center
Sep 18 ..... St. Louis, MO ..... Savvis Center
Sep 20 ..... Chicago, IL ..... Unitd Center
Sep 21 ..... Grand Rapids, MI ..... Van Andel Arena
Sep 23 ..... Auburn Hills, MI ..... Palace of Auburn Hills
Sep 24 ..... Toronto, ON Canada ..... Air Canada Centre
Sep 26 ..... Ottowa, ON Canada ..... Scotiabank Place
Sep 28 ..... New York, NY ..... Madison Square Garden
Sep 29 ..... New York, NY ..... Madison Square Garden
Oct 03 ..... Boston, MA ..... TD Banknorth Garden
Oct 06 ..... Uncasville, CT ..... Mohegan Sun Casino
Oct 07 ..... Uncasville, CT ..... Mohegan Sun Casino
Oct 09 ..... Philadelphia, PA ..... Wachovia Center
Oct 10 ..... Washington, DC ..... Verizon Center
Oct 12 ..... Charlottesville, VA ..... John Paul Jones Arena
Oct 14 ..... Duluth, GA ..... Arena at Gwinnett Center
Oct 15 ..... Raleigh, NC ..... RBC Center
Oct 17 ..... Charlotte, NC ..... Charlotte Bobcats Arena
Oct 18 ..... Birmingham, AL ..... Birmingham Jefferson Arena
Oct 20 ..... Orlando, FL ..... TD Waterhouse Centre
Oct 21 ..... Jacksonville, FL ..... Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
Oct 23 ..... Miami, FL ..... American Airlines Arena

The Robert Cray Band appears on all dates
More dates will be announced soon.

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Blog about Clapton pretty cool

2006-09-06T00:26:39Z

I dunno, maybe you'll like it. I think it's awesome. lemme know.

cheers Louise

http://reelstories.blogspot.com/2006/08/clapton-and-guitar-center-part-1.html
http://reelstories.blogspot.com/2006/09/clapton-and-guitar-center-part-2.html

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Blind Faith DVD

2006-07-27T23:24:28Z

Has anyone else here heard about this yet? I had read about it through a couple of links I happened to stumble upon. This month sometime, Sanctuary is supposed to release a DVD of Blind Faith's legendary performance at Hyde Park, 1969. However, I haven't found any mention of a specific date or if it's a worldwide release or one that's strictly for the UK. There is a link somewhere to the official website, but I must apologize--I forgot it.

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How complete is your Clapton collection?

2006-05-31T23:50:25Z

These 195 titles all feature Eric on one or more tunes. I have a large collection, but it falls woefully short of the total.

From whereseric.com:

* Clapton, Eric: Money And Cigarettes 1983
* Hart, Corey : First Offense 1983
* John Mayall & The Blues Breakers: Primal Solos 1983
* Cream: Strange Brew - The Very Best Of Cream 1983
* Clapton, Eric: Timepieces - The Best Of Eric Clapton 1982
* Clapton, Eric: Another Ticket 1981
* Martyn, John: Glorious Fool 1981
* Clapton, Eric: Just One Night 1980
* Korner, Alexis & Friends: The Party Album 1979
* Clapton, Eric: Backless 1978
* V/A: White Mansions: A Tale From The American Civil War 1861-1865 1978
* Clapton, Eric: Slowhand 1977
* King, Freddie: Freddie King (1934-1976) 1977
* Arthur Louis: Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door 1976
* Clapton, Eric: No Reason To Cry 1976
* Friedman, Kinky: Lasso From El Paso 1976
* Clapton, Eric: EC Was Here 1975
* Clapton, Eric: There’s One In Every Crowd 1975
* Dylan, Bob: Desire 1975
* Clapton, Eric: 461 Ocean Boulevard 1974
* King, Freddie: Burglar 1974
* Clapton, Eric: Eric Clapton’s Rainbow Concert 1973
* Derek And The Dominos: In Concert 1973
* Clapton, Eric: History Of Eric Clapton 1972
* Cream: Live Cream Volume II 1972
* Crickets, The : Rockin’ 1971
* John, Dr.:- Sun Moon Herbs 1971
* Derek And The Dominos: Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs 1970
* Stills, Stephen: Stephen Stills 1970
* Clapton, Eric: Eric Clapton 1970
* Delaney & Bonnie: On Tour With Eric Clapton 1970
* Cream: Live Cream 1970
* Phillips, Shawn: Contribution 1970
* Plastic Ono Band: Live Peace In Toronto 1969 1969
* Blind Faith: Blind Faith 1969
* Cream: Goodbye 1969
* Beatles, The: The Beatles (The White Album) 1968
* Cream: Wheels Of Fire 1968
* Franklin, Aretha: Lady Soul 1968
* Cream: Disraeli Gears 1967
* Cream: Fresh Cream 1966
* John Mayall & The Blues Breakers: Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton 1966
* V/A: What’s Shakin’ 1966
* Yardbirds, The: Five Live Yardbirds 1965
* Yardbirds, The - Sonny Boy Williamson & The Yardbirds: Yardbirds, The - Sonny Boy Williamson & The Yardbirds with Eric Clapton 1963
* Bush, Kate: The Red Shoes 1993
* Clapton, Eric: Unplugged 1992
* Kaye, Thomas Jefferson: Not Alone 1992
* V/A: The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball - The Music 1992
* Clapton, Eric, David Sanborn and Michael Kamen: Lethal Weapon 3 1992
* Clapton, Eric: Rush 1992
* Sanborn, David: Upfront 1992
* John, Elton - The One 1992
* V/A: The Bunbury Tails 1992
* Clapton, Eric: 24 Nights 1991
* V/A: Two Rooms - Celebrating The Songs Of Elton John & Bernie Taupin 1991
* Sambora, Richie: Stranger In This Town 1991
* Johnson, Johnnie : Johnnie B. Bad 1991
* Dozier, Lamont: Inside Seduction 1991
* Guy, Buddy: Damn Right I’ve Got The Blues 1991
* Yardbirds, The: Greatest Hits Volume One 1990
* V/A: Knebworth - The Album 1990
* V/A: Nobody’s Child - Romanian Angel Appeal 1990
* Kamen, Michael : Concerto For Saxophone 1990
* Derek And The Dominos: The Layla Sessions 20th Anniversary Edition 1990
* V/A: Nobody’s Child - Romanian Angel Appeal 1990
* Clapton, Eric: Journeyman 1989
* Collins, Phil: …But Seriously 1989
* Dorsey, Gail Ann: The Corporate World 1989
* Zucchero: Oro Incenso & Birra 1989
* Bruce, Jack: Willpower - A Twenty Year Retrospective (1968-1988) 1989
* Bishop, Stephen: Bowling In Paris 1989
* Lauper, Cyndi: A Night To Remember 1989
* Croker, Brendan: Brendan Croker 1989
* Clapton, Eric: Homeboy 1988
* Clapton, Eric, David Sanborn and Michael Kamen: Lethal Weapon 2 1988
* Clapton, Eric: Crossroads 1988
* John Mayall: Archives To Eighties 1988
* Zydeco, Buckwheat: Taking It Home 1988
* Capaldi, Jim: Some Came Running 1988
* Zucchero: Zucchero 1987
* Clapton, Eric: The Cream Of Eric Clapton - UK Ed. 1987
* Clapton, Eric, David Sanborn and Michael Kamen: Lethal Weapon 1987
* V/A: The Prince´s Trust Concert 1987 1987
* Clapton, Eric: August 1986
* Richie, Lionel: Dancing On The Ceiling 1986
* Boyd, Liona: Persona 1986
* Geldof, Bob: Deep In The Heart Of Nowhere 1986
* Clapton, Eric: Edge Of Darkness 1985
* Clapton, Eric: Behind The Sun 1985
* Various : Back To The Future 1985
* Waters, Roger: The Pros & Cons Of Hitch Hiking 1984
* McVie, Christine: Christine McVie 1984
* Clapton, Eric: Back Trackin’ 1984
* Clapton, Eric: Timepieces Vol. II Live In The Seventies 1983
* Clapton, Eric: One More Car One More Rider 2002
* V/A: The London Howlin’ Wolf Sessions (Deluxe Edition) 2002
* Harrison, George: All Things Must Pass (Remaster) 2001
* Clapton, Eric: Reptile 2001
* Blind Faith: Blind Faith Deluxe Edition 2001
* Holland, Jools: Small World Big Band 2001
* V/A: Good Rockin’ Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records 2001
* Babyface: The Day 2001
* V/A: The Concert For New York City 2001
* V/A: Superstars In Concert 2000
* Clapton, Eric And B.B. King: Riding With The King 2000
* Cream: 20th Century Masters / The Millenium Collection: The Best Of Cream 2000
* Clapton, Eric: The Story Of Us 1999
* Clapton, Eric: Clapton Chronicles - The Best Of Eric Clapton 1999
* Laing, Hunter, Ronson, Pappalardi: The Secret Sessions 1999
* Clapton, Eric: Blues 1999
* Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings: Anyway The Wind Blows 1999
* Rogers All Stars, Jimmy: Blues Blues Blues 1999
* V/A: A Very Special Christmas Live From Washington, D.C. 1999
* Santana: Supernatural 1999
* Crow, Sheryl: Live From Central Park 1999
* Blige, Mary J.: Mary 1999
* Korner, Alexis: Musically Rich And Famous 1998
* Clapton, Eric: Pilgrim 1998
* Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings: Struttin’ Our Stuff 1998
* Band, The: Jubilation 1998
* John Mayall & The Blues Breakers: Blues Breakers With Eric Clapton (Mono & Stereo) 1998
* Rich, Tony Project : Birdseye 1998
* Rolling Stones, The: Flashpoint 1998
* Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997 1997
* Cream: Those Were The Days 1997
* TDF: Retail Therapy 1997
* King, B.B.: Deuces Wild 1997
* Williams, Jerry Lynn: The Peacemaker 1997
* Bruce, Jack: Shadows In The Air 1997
* Blues Brothers: Blues Brothers 2000 1997
* Perkins, Carl: Go Cat Go 1996
* Clapton, Eric: Crossroads 2 (live in the seventies) 1996
* Taj Mahal: Phantom Blues 1996
* Brown, Clarence “Gatemouth” : Long Way Home 1996
* V/A: A Tribute To Stevie Ray Vaughan 1996
* Cream: The Very Best Of Cream 1995
* Clapton, Eric: The Cream Of Clapton - US Ed. 1995
* Clapton, Eric: From The Cradle 1994
* Derek And The Dominos: Live At The Fillmore 1994
* Sting: Fields Of Gold: The Best Of Sting 1984-1994 1994
* V/A: Stone Free - A Tribute To Jimi Hendrix 1993
* V/A: A Tribute To Curtis Mayfield 1993
* V/A: Bob Dylan The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration 1993
* Charles, Ray: Soul 1993
* Blind Faith: London Hyde Park 1969 2006
* Cream: Disraeli Gears Classic Album DVD 2006
* Rush, Otis: Live At Montreux 1986 2006
* Korner, Alexis: Kornerstoned: The Alexis Korner Anthology 1954-1983 2006
* V/A: Blues Gold 2006
* Fujiwara, Hiroshi : Cappuccino 2006
* Marley, Bob & the Wailers: Africa Unite: the Singles Collection (Limited Edition) 2005
* Harrison, George: The Concert For Bangladesh (Remixed deluxe 2CD set) 2005
* Cream: Royal Albert Hall: London May 2, 3, 5 & 6, 2005 2005
* Oldaker, Jamie: Mad Dogs & Okies 2005
* King B.B. & Friends: 80 2005
* Clapton, Eric: Back Home 2005
* Les Paul & Friends : American Made World Played 2005
* V/A: Unplugged Collection Vol. 1 2005
* Clapton, Eric: Chronicles - 461 Ocean Boulevard (long box) 2005
* V/A: Love The Earth 2005
* Cream: I Feel Free - Ultimate Cream 2005
* Cream: Gold 2005
* Miller, Marcus: Silver Rain 2005
* Sumlin, Hubert : About Them Shoes 2005
* Clapton, Eric: Sessions For Robert J. 2004
* Clapton, Eric: 461 Ocean Boulevard Deluxe Edition 2004
* Rolling Stones, The: Rock and Roll Circus 2004
* Zucchero: ZU&Co - Live at the Royal Albert Hall, London - 6 May 2004 2004
* Cream: Disraeli Gears Deluxe Edition 2004
* Clapton, Eric: 20th Century Masters / The Millennium Collection 2004
* Toots & The Maytals: True Love 2004
* The Crickets: The Crickets & Their Buddies 2004
* Clapton, Eric: Me And Mr. Johnson 2004
* Harrison, George: Live In Japan (Remaster) 2004
* Harrison, George: Cloud Nine (Remaster) 2004
* Hornsby, Bruce: Halcyon Days 2004
* V/A: Power Of Soul: A Tribute To Jimi Hendrix 2004
* Cocker, Joe: Heart & Soul 2004
* Zucchero: Zucchero & Co. 2004
* Wilson, Brian: Gettin’ In Over My Head 2004
* Stewart, Rod: Stardust…The Great American Songbook: Vol. III 2004
* Mayall, John & The Bluesbreakers & Friends: 70th Birthday Concert 2003
* Starr, Ringo: Ringo Rama Deluxe Edition 2003
* Clapton, Eric: Ballads 2003
* Clapton, Eric: Martin Scorcese Presents The Blues: Eric Clapton 2003
* Nelson, Willie: Willie Nelson & Friends - Live And Kickin’ 2003
* Yardbirds, The: Ultimate! 2003
* V/A: It’ll Come To You: The Songs of John Hiatt 2003
* Starr, Ringo: Ringo Rama 2003
* Cream: BBC Sessions 2003
* Jools Holland & His Rythm & Blues Orchestra - Jack O The Green 2003
* Crusaders, The: Rural Renewal 2003
* Guy, Buddy: Blues Singer 2003
* Nelson, Willy & Friends: Live And Kickin’ 2003

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Ticket Sales for NYC, St. Paul and St. Louis

2006-05-31T05:40:58Z

From whereseric.com:

As previously announced, EC and his band will perform at Madison Square Garden in New York City on 28 and 29 September at 8PM. As on the current European tour, The Robert Cray Band will serve as support.

Ticket sale information for New York City's Madison Square Garden is as follows:

American Express Presale begins Monday 5 June at 9AM. Ends Sunday 11 June at 9PM.
General public onsale begins Monday 12 June at 10AM

Tickets are priced at $154.50, $99.50, $69.50 and $49.50

Tickets for AMEX Presale available at Ticketmaster charge by phone 212-307-7171 on online at ticketmaster.com only.

Tickets for general sale on 12 June will be available at select Ticketmaster locations and charge by phone at 212-307-7171, online at ticketmaster.com or livenation.com. If tickets remain, they will be available at the MSG box office beginning Tuesday 13 June.

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The world tour has begun

2006-05-26T03:44:36Z

Here is a link to information on the first date of the tour which was Glasgow:
http://www.whereseric.com/news/2006/05/clapton-set-list-review-secc-glasgow-08-may-2006.html

Note the set of songs being played. It is good to see some neglected tunes from EC's past included; "Everybody Oughta Make A Change," is a GREAT piece of material off of a critically acclaimed album Clapton put out many, many years ago, titled "Money and Cigarettes."

Anyway, truly an interesting mix of songs, however, I wish Eric would put "Wonderful Tonight" to bed. It is played at every performance it seems and I have seen Eric about 12 or 13 times and it has certainly been played at all of those dates that were done after the release of the "Slowhand" album from whence the song came. I know the tune was written by Eric as a tribute and memory to Patti and I wonder if his not letting go of the tune ("Layla" has been played most every stop too since he and she split) means he can't completely let go of her. But he is married now, and happily we are told so perhaps the playing of these tunes is just a co-ink-e-dinkie.

--Martin

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New studio album!

2006-05-17T07:17:12Z

From whereseric.com

Derek has signed on for Eric’s 2006 / 2007 World Tour. Eric and Derek first worked together in the Fall of 2005 on sessions for Eric’s new studio album, produced by J.J. Cale (release date pending).

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Eric to tour U.S.

2006-04-14T02:50:09Z

Hey all. . .note the last sentence of this story from Rock Radio online:

Start of story>>>>>>>
Eric Clapton is taking his blues to Red Square. His summer European tour, which starts May 5th in France, will wrap up in Moscow on August 3rd. It will be his first-ever performance at the former Soviet landmark, though he's not the first rock legend to play there -- Paul McCartney did it in May 2003. Red Square has also played host to opera stars Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti, and there was a Live 8 show last July with the 80s synth-pop group the Pet Shop Boys.

Eric Clapton's band for the European dates will include Allman Brothers guitarist Derek Trucks.

A North American tour is in the cards, but the dates haven't been announced yet.

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CLAPTON WORLD TOUR 06/07

2005-12-06T06:39:02Z

European dates have already been announced.

He's got a new band (I wonder who that could be), and WILL be coming to a city near you.

www.craigslist.com tickets section WILL have people posting "early purchase" code information for local venues. Keep on top of things, and before tickets go on sale, if you look at that site, you WILL see people posting passwords for online VIP purchases (that means floor tickets for about $150 apiece)

http://www.whereseric.com/

Whooohooo.

Clapton is God.

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The Cream Reunion Concert on PBS

2005-12-02T01:06:19Z

. . .on "Great Performances." Aired last night and several more times in the next week or so. Check it out on your local PBS station's listings.

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Clapton on PBS tomorrow night (Sunday, November 20)

2005-11-20T04:09:31Z

On "Great Performances."

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Oh my God

2005-11-14T10:48:55Z

Eric's guitar work and vocal on the new live Cream CD is beyond words. . .to see this video now and for FREE, go to:

http://music.aol.com/artist/main.adp?tab=songvid&artistid=3983&albumid=794100

Click on: "Stormy Monday."

Hold on to your hat.

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British Tour Dates 2006

2005-11-08T07:45:46Z

Clapton has just announced tour dates for Great Britain. I suspect, if this follows last year's pattern, that US dates will be announced any time. OK, fine, I'm HOPING this means US tour dates will be announced.

Whoohooo!

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EC on "Legends at Montreaux 1997 DVD"

2005-10-30T04:24:17Z

Hey just letting all Clapton fans know I found a DVD today that I've never seen before. It is an hour and half performace of EC playing with Steve Gaad, Marcus Miller, David Sandborn and Joe Sample. It's from the Montreaux Jazz Festival from 1997. I heard about this back in '97, but completely forgot about until I saw it today at a Circuit City in Chicago. So notable songs include, "Going Down Slow", "Everyday I Have the Blues' and a really strange version of "Layla" in which Marcus Miller plays bass clarinet on. And if you like Clapton, please check out my band at www.myspace.com/shamelessplace

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Clapton already at work on new album?

2005-10-21T04:52:46Z

I am getting wind from another forum that the new album "Back Home" is flying under the radar because Clapton is already working on a new album being produced by J.J. Cale.

I will keep you posted as I find out more.

--Martin

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Cream Reunion at Madison Square Garden: Ticket Prices and Onsale Information

2005-09-12T19:07:07Z

From whereseric.com:

Ticket prices for the Cream Reunion at Madison Square Garden on 24, 25 and 26 October will range from US $64.50 to US $354.50 (exclusive of mailing costs / handling fees). Showtime will be 8PM EST.

Tickets will go on sale via a special pre-sale for American Express Cardholders only on Monday 12 September at 9AM EST via www.ticketmaster.com only. The pre-sale ends on Sunday 18 September at 9PM EST. If tickets remain, they will go sale to the general public on 19 September at 9AM EST.

Ticketmaster has placed the following information on its website regarding the mailing of tickets for the Cream Reunion Concerts at Madison Square Garden:

“Tickets purchased in Sections 1 through 4 will be held at will call and can be picked up on the night of the show at the box office beginning at 7PM. Two forms of I.D. including the credit card used to purchase the tickets will be required. Only the cardholder may pick up the tickets. Customers are required to enter the arena directly after ticket pickup. Tickets purchased in sections other than 1 through 4 will be shipped to the cardholders billing address via UPS overnight 10 days prior to the concert.

ARRIVE EARLY: Please arrive one-hour prior to showtime. All packages, including briefcases and pocketbooks, will be inspected prior to entry.”

Madison Square Garden is located at 7th Avenue and 32nd Street in New York City. View the official seating chart on MSG’s website. Choose the “arena” chart, then use the “select event type” drop down menu and choose “Concert”. General information about the venue can be found at www.thegarden.com.

Ticketmaster’s website: www.ticketmaster.com (a simplified seating chart is available when going through the ticket sale process).

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CREAM in NYC in October!!!

2005-09-09T12:20:50Z

CREAM in the US at Madison Square Garden October 5-ish. Check Pollstar.com Dates posted today (3 shows)

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Review of "Back Home"

2005-09-06T06:08:01Z

Review of "Back Home" by Tony Edser/Where's Eric!

When I interviewed Eric Clapton in April 2003, around the time he was starting work on this album, he remarked “I couldn’t be happier really, I’ll see if I can try and make a happy album without it being yeuch!”

He was referring, of course, to the contentment in his life brought about by having a settled marriage and children and his natural desire to write songs about the family.

Has he succeeded? Well, if you’d asked me after one play through I would have said “Oh my God, no!” Referring back to the notes I made as I listened to the album for the first time, I see comments like “poppy, instantly catchy”, “filler”, “Isley Brothers outtake” and even “Eurovision” alongside the various track titles. Thankfully, with the benefit of repeated listening, and a period of two weeks in between where I left the album completely alone, I am pleased to say this album has grown on me considerably. In fact, I’m reminded of the lyrics to one of Eric’s famous 70’s songs – “Let it grow, let it grow, let it blossom, let it flow”. In other words, give it time and the true meaning and value of this album will manifest itself. The songs sit together well as a collection - the album doesn’t have the disjointed feel of Reptile for example - there is plenty of tastefully understated guitar work and the production is superb; there’s often lots going on in the mix but it never sounds cluttered.

It shows Eric really is happy with his lot at the moment – there isn’t an out and out blues tune in sight! True, I could have done without some of the more mawkish lyrics (“Mum’s getting snappy coz Daddy won’t change no nappy”) and the baby crying on the opening track, So Tired, whilst even the choice of cover versions (I’m Going Left excluded) is, unusually for Eric, rather insipid. However, I’ve regularly found myself humming many of this album’s melodies, even subconsciously, and I just can’t get the guitar solos to the outstanding track, One Day, out of my head – they’re just so so tasty.

Think about some of Eric’s recent work – touring the world in 2004 where he and his red-hot band were rocking and rolling like teenagers every night, the Me and Mr Johnson recordings with their intense, fiery blues passion and lastly 4 nights of unparalleled supergroupdom with Cream and you can understand the pleasure for Eric in just coming “Back Home”.

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Hear the entire new album here for free

2005-08-31T03:47:14Z

I hope it grows on me. Go to:
http://www.strippedmusic.com/sneakpeek/

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The Cream Reunion Album

2005-08-26T03:08:26Z

. . .has a tentative release date of September 10. Amazon.com is taking orders now for it.

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Eric fears upcoming album will flop

2005-08-24T20:10:58Z

Go to:

http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/clapton%20family%20album%20fears

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Hear the song "Revolution" from the upcoming album now!

2005-07-14T10:03:43Z

How would I describe it? Hip Reggae.

To hear the tune, go to:
http://www.whereseric.com/clapton/news/2005/07/new_single_eric_clapton_revolution.htm

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"Back Home" -- Clapton's new album out August 30

2005-06-22T04:48:57Z

All fresh original material with lots of notable guests. Tour will support album. Go to:
http://www.whereseric.com/clapton/news/2005/06/eric_clapton_new_album_back_home_august_2005.htm

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For reviews, photos, and info about the Cream concerts

2005-05-05T21:26:10Z

Go to:
http://www.cream2005.com/

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Christie's auction of Clapton goodies

2005-04-17T06:01:29Z

Get your available funds balance and go to:
http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/search/searchresults.asp?D=AdvancedSearch&BaseMonthMin=03&BaseDayMin=14&BaseYearMin=2005&BaseMonthMax=06&BaseDayMax=14&BaseYearMax=2005&T=lot&entry=eric+clapton&Ti=&P=&DF=&MF=&YF=2005&CF=20050110&CT=20050414&DT=&MT=&YT=2005&SU=0&SR=All&sid=51124&lfa=email

--
Martin (Starstuffed)

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rank 'em

2005-04-14T16:56:13Z

My five favorite Clapton albums. . .i know it is all subjective, but here we go:

5. Wheels of Fire
4. 461 Ocean Boulevard
3. John Mayall's Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton (the "beano" album)
2. Layla and Other Various Assorted Love Songs
1. From the Cradle

With so many to choose from, that is the way I would pick them.

--
Martin (Starstuffed)

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Eric on A & E's "Biography" show

2005-02-24T06:57:29Z

Friday night, March 4, 2005

Enjoy!

Martin (Starstuffed)

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Virgin Books to release "CREAM: THE WORLD'S FIRST SUPERGROUP"

2005-02-13T07:40:28Z

This one sounds good.

Go to:
http://www.whereseric.com/clapton/news/2005/02/virgin_books_cream_the_worlds_first_supergroup.htm

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CGF '04

2005-01-03T03:28:39Z

Has anyone else gotten the Crossroads Guitar Festival DVD yet? I got it as an X-mas present. What I have seen of it, I've been blown away by; I'm not even a country fan and I was impressed by Vince Gil!

However, on Disc 2, once it gets to "I Shot The Sheriff" it freezes. I had thought, at first, that it was just an unfortunate defective disc. So, I exchanged it the other day and it does the smae thing, except this time, if I skip to the next chapter, it goes back to J.J. Cale, Robert Randolph, Doyle Bramhall, Santana/Clapton, which is all on the last quarter of Disc 1.

Does anyone else have this problem?

I'm gonna call Reprise and let them know about this. I could see this happening with one defective product, but two consecutive sets in a row??????

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Cream Reunion: It's Official!!!

2004-12-28T07:10:41Z

Four shows booked for Albert Hall. . .

Go to:
http://www.whereseric.com/clapton/news/2004/12/cream_reunion_its_official.htm

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Sessions for Robert J

2004-12-28T07:09:55Z

In case you haven't bought this, it's 16 of the most incredible versions of Robert's music on DVD, following through in Eric's Me and Mister Johnson, doing all the stuff that WASN'T on that CD. There's about 90 minutes of video of studio recording of incredible quality, and an accompanying CD.

DON'T MISS IT!.

:o)

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Concert for George

2004-12-10T07:12:32Z

Caught it a couple of nights ago on Great Performances (PBS). What a kick to see Eric playing and singing George's material. Billy Preston was also very good.

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"Sweet Home Chicago" to be Clapton's next single

2004-11-16T07:36:13Z

It is from the upcoming cd/dvd titled, "Sessions for Robert J."

For more on this, go to:
http://www.whereseric.com/clapton/news/2004/10/sessions_for_robert_j.htm

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latest news!

2004-11-16T07:30:25Z

Has anybody heard? While I was going to work I heard the news that Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker are going to be reuniting as Cream and they have a few gigs planned, a couple of which will be at the Royal Albert Hall, in May of next year.

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See twelve minute clip of the Crossroads Guitar Festival

2004-11-10T00:01:55Z

Really fine stuff:
http://crossroads.fanconnect.net/ecards/launcher.asp#

Starstuffed

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Speeding Clapton loses driver's license

2004-10-15T15:44:32Z

The man always likes to go fast!!!
Go to:
http://www.comcast.net/News/ENTERTAINMENT//XML/1403_Recordings/2bd5a466-d5ae-4e49-aa37-e6c8e98c11b4.html

Starstuffed

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Eric's favorite song

2004-09-17T14:57:29Z

Over in the usenet newsgroup alt.music.eric-clapton, someone asked the following:

> What would be EC's favorite song?
> Has he stated one song being his favorite?
>
> I would say that "Key to the Highway" might be one of his favorites; what ya guys think??

It got me to thinking so I penned and submitted the following response to the group:

This is a tough call to make. One has to come to grips with how Eric defines his favorites. Would they be the tunes which are revealing and autobiographical. . .i.e. "Ain't Goin' Down," "Layla," "Tears In Heaven," or "Circus" or would he tend to like the songs he has recorded which exihibit his mastery of the guitar?

My thoughts? Everyone knows of his guitar playing abilities; he revealed that side of himself from early in his career. Revelation of the inner Eric came later and often at the expense of the guitar hero label. It is this course which he is still, by and large, still on. . .choosing new and original material which tends, for the most part, to let you look inside his heart and soul at the expense of finger wizardry.

So. . .

I tend to think he likes the more laid back and introspective material of the past and present more than spectacular 12 bar blues he plays without equal.

No one else has responded for the more than a week the question has been posted (not the most active group in the world).

Any thoughts on the question over here?

--
Starstuffed

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Double DVD Commemorates 'Crossroads Guitar Festival' – due 19 October (US)

2004-09-08T06:38:30Z

This could be incredible:

http://www.whereseric.com/clapton/news/2004/09/crossroads_festival_dvd_track_listing.htm

--
Starstuffed
"Photographs From the Universe of Amateur Astronomy"
http://home.earthlnk.net/~martinhowell

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New guy

2004-08-28T14:53:01Z

Just wanted to pop my head in and say "hi." I'm a pretty big fan of EC and I saw him in concert almost a month ago, in Detroit. He absolutely blew me away!

BTW-Has anyone seen a DVD called "Supersession?"
I just purchased it yesterday and watched it
before signing on. Pretty interesting, however,
Clapton doesn't appear till the end.

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Yet another honor for Eric

2004-08-19T08:17:49Z

Go to:

http://www.whereseric.com/clapton/news/2004/08/eric_clapton_hollywood_rockwalk.htm

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OH MY GOD!!!

2004-08-03T07:02:59Z

Saw the San Jose show last night. First couple of songs, it seemed like people were tired, sick, out of sync.... until I Shot The Sheriff.... BLASTOFF! The rest of the show was undoubtedly the highest energy concert I have ever attended (this includes Stevie Ray, old Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Santana, etc). FANTASTIC.

Now to see if tonight's show is even better :)

Peace

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Here are two really good Clapton videos

2004-08-02T03:28:54Z

Ozzy Girl,

If you want to have just a little bit of an idea of what happens when Eric cuts loose live, go to:

http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/clapton_eric/videos.jhtml

Click on "River of Tears," run the audio through your home sound system and take off!!!

Starstuffed

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Hear the concert NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2004-05-14T18:48:19Z

Eric's recent performance at Belfast is yours to keep!!

Go to:
http://www.ascs15.dsl.pipex.com/BBC_Radio_2_Eric%20Clapton_Live_in_Belfast.zip

This is a 13.6MB download.

Notice it is a zip file (you'll need Winzip or something comparable)

Also, it will only play on Realplayer but this (like Winzip) can be had for free too. If you need links to where to get free Realplayer and Winzip, let me know.

This is a really, really good live performance.

Martin (Starstuffed)

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The Belfast concert

2004-04-26T21:25:17Z

The following is from the newsgroup "alt.music.eric-clapton" and while the original poster seems to be a might more orientated towards the pop side of Eric than I am, still this little review has something to offer:

***********************

Hi all

Thought I'd thank those who replied to previous thread and put a few words up about last nights Belfast gig Saturday 24th.

Support band cane on dead on 8:00 and were excellent very high quality performance for half an hour ... didn't catch their name though.

After a wait Eric and the band came on and "got on with it" a man of few words our Eric I think through the entire evening he said five words "good evening" and "thank you" a couple of times.

The playlist was as published on the websites and obviously the same throughout Europe. The Odessey has its own CCTV system so the thing went out on the two screens either side of the stage some great close ups of the guitar riffs etc. Light show excellent without being OTT.

For me the older stuff is still the best with "I Shot the Sheriff" title 4 or 5. A few more Blues numbers and onto a set including "Badge, "Layla" and the final "Cocaine". GREAT STUFF

The band returned for two song encore including "Sunshine of ..." and another title that I recognized but can't recall the name.

Gig finished by 10:45 so there was 1hr 45mins of Clapton and half hour of the support band. Great value for the £38.00 ticket.

****************

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Goodies at the concert

2004-04-23T20:52:47Z

The Shaman and Ozzy Girl,

In the newsgroup, "alt.music.eric-clapton" the following question was asked followed by the one response I have sent you two to check out. Here it goes:

> Hi all
>
> Going to the Belfast show on Saturday anyone know what merchandise will be
> on offer and how much it costs especially programs??

In paris it was :

poster : 5?
Cap : 30?
T-shirt : 30?
Mug : 10?
Programme : 15?

I don't remember the other products.

Now, I am not sure what the monetary units are, but it does gives us some idea of what is being offered at the shows and how much they are relative to each other. . .a cap cost the same as a T-shirt and a program cost half of that amount. As it stands right now, I see myself getting a T-shirt (or two), a mug (for sure), and a program.

The response alludes to other products. . .I hope I have some money left.

. . .Starstuffed

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Ticket prices

2004-04-15T19:53:46Z

. . .appear to be between $50 and $100 depending on how good of a seat you want. Ozzy Girl, here's a heads up: I expect the Seattle tickets to go on sale within 5 to 7 days. If you go to www.ticketmaster.com you will find an option which allows you to receive some advance notification of when they are going on sale. Even though, as of Wednesday afternoon, the Seattle date does not show, it was announced (according to my father who lives in metro Tacoma) in the Tacoma News Tribune. It is July 27th.

The Shaman. . .I expect your California dates will come on line soon at www.ticketmaster.com since one is already posted for August in Hollywood.

Me

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Great interview (cover story) of Eric in current Guitar Player Magazine

2004-04-12T15:51:29Z

It includes many interesting questions put to him, including an observation that some are saying that he is now "bigger than the blues." I'll leave you to your own means to see his response to that (I read it in the magazine section at a Safeway grocery store).

My opinion? Yes, Eric is bigger than the blues, at least the way I interpret the question. To me, it is saying that his take on the blues has more avid followers than "traditional" blues and that he probably sales more albums and draws more people to concerts than the other top 10 blues artists combined.

Hope you enjoy the interview. Oh, yeah. . .he also states in the interview that another album is in the works and that Me and Mr. Johnson is something a step to that awaiting album. I think that's the way he put it.

Starstuffed

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My sister

2004-04-12T06:54:52Z

Hi there Ozzy and The Shaman,

I'll be going to the concert here in Seattle and this will be my 14th Clapton concert. I believe that is the correct number but I could be off either way by a one or two! But that's not what I want to share. What I wanted to tell you two is that my father and mother who were both in their late 60's attended a Clapton concert with me at the Tacoma Dome a few years ago. They had a GREAT time. Now I have asked my father, who is now 71, if he would like to go with my sister and myself to the upcoming concert and he is really excited about it.

Now to my sister. She is 51 years old and has never seen Eric. . .but she is also really thrilled about going. To give her some idea of what to expect, I just emailed her the following message (her name is Peggy):

Peggar (my favorite sister),

Eric played Barcelona, Spain on March 24 and here is the setlist from that night:

Let it Rain
Hoochie Coochie Man
Bell Bottom Blues
Walk out in the Rain
I shot the Sheriff
When you ´ve got a Good Friend
Milk Cow Blues
Kind Hearted Woman Blues
They ´re Red Hot
Hellhound on my Trail
Change the World
Got to get Better in a little While
I Wanna Little Girl
Badge
Wonderful Tonight
Cocaine
Layla

encore: Sunshine of your Love

If you don't recognize some of the songs don't worry because that is not important. The tour is to promote Eric's new album which is a tribute to the mystic blues figure of the 1930's whose name was Robert Johnson. Do you recall the song that Clapton did with Cream called "Crossroads?" (I went down to the crossroads, fell down on my knees. . .)

But it really doesn't matter what songs he chooses to include in the Seattle show. The miracle begins when he starts playing the guitar. YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE WHAT YOU HEAR. If you find yourself uncontrollably weeping with joy as plays, don't be surprised. A quick look at others around you will reveal that you aren't the only one who can't control it. You will never, ever forget it. Trust me.

I am happy and honored that you have chosen to be there with me and dad.

Brother Martin

So what do you think. . .will this have her prepared? CAN ANYTHING HAVE ANYBODY PREPARED FOR THEIR FIRST CLAPTON CONCERT?

Regards,

Martin (Starstuffed)

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NEW DATES!!!!!

2004-04-09T00:26:42Z

http://www.pollstar.com/tour/searchall.pl?AN=Y&By=Artist&Content=ERICLA&PSKey=Y

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Clapton Dates

2004-04-07T13:29:51Z

If you want to be notified of tour dates as they are announced, go to www.pollstar.com and put Eric on your "notify" list. It looks like he's just posted a June 11 date in Arkansas, right after the Tx gig, so I'm willing to bet it's time for the US tour this summer. WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Love and Respect,

the Shaman

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Hey, you two. . .

2004-03-31T16:40:54Z

Don't forget the new album is out TODAY!!
Yippeeeeeeee.

Starstuffed

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Setlist from the current tour

2004-03-26T13:20:25Z

Eric played Barcelona, Spain on March 24 and here is the setlist from that night:

Let it Rain
Hoochie Coochie Man
Bell Bottom Blues
Walk out in the Rain
I shot the Sheriff
When you´ve got a Good Friend
Milk Cow Blues
Kind Hearted Woman Blues
They´re Red Hot
Hellhound on my Trail
Change the World
Got to get Better in a little While
I Wanna Little Girl
Badge
Wonderful Tonight
Cocaine
Layla

encore: Sunshine of your Love

Can it get any better than opening with "Let It Rain?" I don't think so!

For a review of the concert, go to:
www.whereseric.com

. . .Starstuffed

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I photographed a star

2004-03-09T00:27:36Z

During a tour in the 1980s, Eric Clapton played three consecutive nights at Seattle's Paramount Theater. I had camped out for tickets the night before they went on sale and it paid off. . .first in line netted me front row seats on all three nights.

Front row is great. Forget what you may have heard about "bad acoustics" that close. They were good enough and even if they had not been, there I was just 30 or so feet away from Eric (my friend and I had seats just to the right of center).

I waved at Eric a couple of times on the first night when I caught his eye scanning those seated in front of him. The second night, when I caught him looking at the people in the first few rows before him, I waved again. This time he gave me a brief smile as if to acknowledge that he remembered me from the previous night.

On night number three I managed to sneak a small 35mm camera inside(no
flash attachment. When the time came that he once again was checking out the crowd, his eyes went immediately to where I was seated. I think he expected me -- having seen me in the same location the previous two nights. I was ready. I waved again with my left hand and quickly held up the little camera which was nestled in my lap with my right hand. . .just high enough for him to see it. To my surprise, he smiled again but this time with just the slightest, almost undiscernable, nod of his head. Easing his way over a few feet to stand almost directly in front of me, he unleashed one of the most fiery and convoluted guitar solos that one can imagine. Head back, eyes closed, almost unconsciously tapping into that guitar universe where only he can go, the notes conceived in his mind and born through his fingers were riveting. I raised the camera and got off a quick exposure while he was bathed in blue light. The solo continued and I caught him "sneaking" a look at me to as if to see if I was photographing him and then he closed his eyes and lost himself again. I snapped a couple of other pictures.

Coming out of his tour de force, he once again "regained consciousness," and looked directly at me. I nodded my head and he knew I had my pictures.

No one caught me. I'm sure that only Eric, myself, and my friend knew what had transpired. Twenty years later, I still have the one photo that really turned out well.

What a night. . .what a star.

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Me and Mr. Johnson

2004-03-06T00:16:26Z

I read somewhere that this would be a fairly relaxed bunch of interpretations of Robert's material. From listening to the four preview tracks, I would have to agree. But there are twelve others on the disk.

If they are just as unagressive in vocal and guitar then that is fine with me. Eric has got nothing to prove. He proved it all long ago. I find most anything he plays to be quite appealing.

What do you think?

. . .Starstuffed

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Eric's new album

2004-03-02T07:40:59Z

Will be released at the end of March. It is titled "Me and Mr. Johnson," and contains fourteen covers of Robert Johnson songs. Would you like to hear four tracks from it now? Then go to either:

www.kzok.com
or
www.whereseric.com

At either site, you will find a link to four cuts off the album and can listen to them RIGHT NOW.

I am,

Starstuffed

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Welcome

2004-02-19T23:16:19Z

Welcome to the Eric Clapton Tribe.

Please feel free to express your thoughts and feelings on him, his music, any concerts you have attended, how his music has effected you, etc. I will do my best to post concert information, as it becomes available. He is currently touring Europe and MAY BE DOING A U.S. TOUR THIS SUMMER.

This is a BRAND NEW tribe, so please, feel free to make it into what you desire it to be, as long as it is positive.

Thanks,

The Shaman

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Eric Clapton

2004-02-17T04:23:39Z

Hello folks, I just couldn't believe that there was absolutely NO tribe dedicated to Eric Clapton's Music. Well, here it is. I've seen him several times, and each time was more amazing. If all you have ever heard is the stuff on the radio, GO BUY SOME CONCERT VIDEO ON DVD OR VHS! It's AMAZING!!!

Looking forward to your comments and threads.

Thanks,

The Shaman

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