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Eric gave us a really excellent performance in Fukuoka at the fifth day of Japan tour, following after Osaka and Nagoya.
Eric appeared around seven in a white shirt with gray pencil stripes and navy-blue jeans. After a little warming up, he began as usual, singing “Key to the Highway” in a pin spotlight.  From the beginning, he was in the groove, combining power and delicacy.
The first surprise was the acoustic “Layla,” which came after “Tears in Heaven.” He had never played this version in other countries during The Reptile Tour.  I also noticed an amusing incident during “Layla.” Just before the keyboard solo, Eric said “Greg” and was turning to him. But there was Sancious in place of Greg! (They had exchanged the position.) Eric was surprised and smiled shyly, and then turned to the opposite direction. 
After lovely “Bell Bottom Blues” and powerful rendition of “Change the World,” the electric set began, but the first number was not “My Father’s Eyes” but “River of Tears.” He seemed to exclude “My Father’s Eyes” from the set list on Japan Tour. Among the three songs from Pilgrim, I think “She’s Gone” which contained a moving guitar solo, was the best performance that night. 
Certainly the other songs are extraordinary, but I was especially impressed with his playing on “Badge” and “Cocaine,” both done using a wahwah pedal. The range and expression of sound were wide and full of variation. 
One of the blues numbers was “Stormy Monday” because it was Monday that night.  I heard it played on the second day in Osaka, but Eric made a better arrangement of it in Fukuoka. 
The last song was an electric “Layla.” From the first famous spine-shivering refrain, a magical and fantastic atmosphere enveloped the stage and audience.  Everyone on the ground floor was standing all through the song in excitement. 
After a little while, Eric came back on stage and played two encore songs.  “Sunshine of Your Love” was bright sunshine composed of sound. Then, he introduced the band members to the melody of “Over the Rainbow.” Lastly Nathan introduced Eric. Eric sung that well-known song with freshness and deep feeling. 
It is hard to call that concert The Reptile Tour. It is more The Farewell Tour and it showcased various aspects of Eric’s charm over his long career. Everybody including me was immensely contented with the concert. THANK YOU ERIC!  Michiyo