Japan Tours impression
My 23imes impressions of
Clapton Japan tours
I went to all Clapton
fourteen tours in Japan from 1974. In this
over 20 years I went almost concerts in Japan.
I'll introduce my short
impression of Clapton all tours in Japan.
1974:1st Japan tour
I couldn't believe I
could see Clapton in Japan. It was too exciting I didn't
remember details. Clapton played "Let It Grow" only this
tours. I want to hear once more.
1975:2nd Japan tour
In those days Everyone
thronged under the stage. Firstly Clapton played "Layla".
"Tell The Truth" was played very long.
1977:3rd Japan tour
Opening was The Core (
You can hesr in Crossroads2 ). I like this. Marcy Levy was
good well.
1979:4th Japan tour
I was so happy that I
knew live recording at Budoukan. It was named "Just One
Night". In this concert "Layla" was played short version for
record. But I thought it was not so good. We couldn't hear
"Layla" in "Just One Night" as expected.
1981:5th Japan tour
I was pleased with
"Another Ticket". I like this very much. Recently we can't
hear this.
In those days "Layla" was
played the first half tune. Clapton played solo guitar over
10 minutes in "Layla". I like piano part. Do you think so ?
In this tour I could hear
"Shadow of pale". I could heared "She's Waiting".
1985:6th Japan tour
I like this tour. You can
see this tour situation in video. Clapton tours were always
simple. But in this tour they were absorbed in lighting
system. "Let It Rain" was good.
1987:7th Japan tour
In this tour I could hear
Robert Crey. "Lay Down Sally" was played using fadeout
technique with lighting system. It was good.
1988:8th Japan tour
This Tour was jointed
with Elton Jhon and Mark Noprer. It was great tour. In this
tour I could hear slow version "After Midnight". This Tour
was telecasted and I recorded. It's a my treasure.
1990:9th Japan tour
This tour was named
"Journey Man Tour". I think this tour was best tour in
Clapton's twelfth Japan Tours. I think his member was great
and Japan tour was last tour in world tour. I could hear
"Bihind The Mask" in Yokohama. I was very happy. Anyway
Clapton played almost same songs in his tours. If you can
hear another song you are luckey.
Before concerts we could
hear Layla orchestra tape. It was great. I couldn't hear
orchestra nights in London. I want to go to London!!
"Wonderful Tonight"
changed good direct. Katie Kasoon's vocal and Clapton guitar
were played together. It's great.
1991:10th Japan tour
Clapton jointed with
George Harison in Tokyo Dome. Clapton band was good sound in
Clapton's music but not so good in George's music. I guess
band members practiced not enough. Clapton played only 4
songs. But it was interested in his songs. Clapton played
"Old Love""Wonderful Tonight" !!! What do you think?
1993:11th Japan tour
This tour was the tour
after "Unplugged". Clapton played blues in the first half
concert. And Clapton played popular songs in the after half
concert. I like this patern concerts. My greatest pleasure
was "Circus Left Town". I love this song.
1995:12th Japan tour
This was so famous tour
named "Nothing But The Blues Tour". I play acoustic guitar
instead of electric guitar. This tours were very simple. But
all concerts were sold out. I was very happy.
1997:13th Japan tour
This Japan tour was like
a set meal. Many famous songs were played. This tour was not
my best favorite tour.
But 4 new songs were very
good for me. I'm looking foward to new album. And Joe Sample
on Old love was excellent.
I could meet many people
at Budoukan and e-mailed many people. It was wonderful for
me.
1999:14th Japan tour
I think this Japan tour
was one of the best tour.
EC had very exciting shows. There was no
bad show.
We could hear Bell Bottom Blues on
unplugged set. I think this is the first in his tours.
Please see detail at the Japn tour corner.
2001:15th Japan tour
I think this Japan tour
was not the best tour.
Same set list, same show time, I think
that this tour was without surprise.
I think that long tour is impossible as he
says.
I think RAH was the best of this
year.
2003:16th Japan tour
I think this Japan tour was
very good tour.
All shows were very high level shows. Set list had no new
album song but we could enjoy enough.
And we know that new Robert Jhonson tribute album has some
Japan tour setlist songs.
Especially I think Kind hearted woman was very good.
In the second half of tour Andy had vocal on Big lights, big
city.
EC seemed that he could have relax time on this song. So EC
had a good performance on next song (Kind hearted woman).
I think EC had better transfer his some songs vocal to Andy.
2006:17th
Japan tour
I think
this tour was one of the best Japan tour.
Set list were big change from the first night to the final
night
Especially the last night was the DOMINOS night.
Litlle wing, Why does love were played for the first time in
about 30 years.
Derek and Doyle and Eric 3 guitars were amazing
2009:18th Japan tour
I think this
Japan tour was very good.
High light was two shows with Jeff Beck at Saitama.
We could see two different type shows at once. (exanple Layla
played both version)
2011:19th
Japan tour
I think this
Japan tour was very good.
Eric visited a lot of cities and many shows.
Wonderful Tonight was made new arrange during tour (to
acoustic)
Winwood was fantastic.
2014:20th
Japan tour
I think this
Japan tour was not best tour.
1) Members were changed for this tour. It seemd their practice
time was so short.
Gad had a lot of mistakes. (Nathen was good every time. )
2) Setlist was not so good.
3) There was no second guitar. So it seems Eric was always
busy.
2016: 21th Japan tour
I think
this Japan tour was very good and very emotional tour..
Eric took many songs from the new album that was released
shortly after the tour.
Eric came to Japan by this recording member of this new
album.
It was a wonderful tour with a great breath.
It was very surprising that Ed Sylan made a guest
appearance.
2019: 22th
Japan tour
