[Reprints of extremely rare and vintage reel-to-reel versions] We will release reel-to-reel versions of two albums from 1970 as part of the "vintage reprint project" related to Eric Clapton. This CD is the unpegged open reel version of the live album "DELANEY AND BONNIE AND FRIENDS ON TOUR WITH ERIC CLAPTON" released in the United States in 1970. From the late 1960s to the 1970s, there were various formats for listening to music at home: records, cassette tapes, reel-to-reel, and 8-track cassettes (for listening in cars). Vinyl records were common, but at the time stereo records were just starting to come out, and equipment that could only play monaural music was still the norm. Meanwhile, listeners with open reel decks were limited to a few wealthy families. Reel tapes, which are wider than cassette tapes, naturally have more allowance for recording sound information, and were known for their stereo recording and good sound. Moreover, due to its structure, there is no scratch noise like that of records. Although it had great advantages, it had the disadvantage of disappearing from the market faster than cassette tapes due to the troublesome playback process, difficulty in skipping between tracks, and high price. This extremely rare reel piece, which was released in 1970, has now been obtained. We hope you enjoy the warm, analog sound that brings back that era. [Completely different song order from records and current CDs! ]As you can see, the reel version of this work has a completely different song order from the record and CD! (Records & CDs are recorded in the order of 1.5.6.2.7.3.4.8.) The songs were recorded in the same order as the record on the cassette tape, but I have no idea why the order of the songs was changed so dramatically on the reel-to-reel tape. On the other hand, Clapton's solo album has the songs in the same order as the record. However, coupled with the analog and warm sound of vintage media, I think it's quite fun to listen to the songs in the order that can only be heard in this version. The reason why Clapton made a guest appearance with this band was because Clapton, a superstar who had gained fame with Cream at the time, was interested in the earthy and bluesy music of this unknown band, who had opened for Blind Faith, despite being white. He was fascinated by the soulful musicality and family-like bond of the band members. Then, he abandons his own status and joins as a sideman. It can be said that this was the time when Clapton, a white man born in England, found in this band the essence of white soul and white blues that should be experienced in the home of the blues, so he took on the ``big game'' all by himself. In this band, Clapton was encouraged to actively sing by Delaney Bramlett, who taught him not only how to sing but also how to compose music. It can be said that history has proven that this was a milestone for later Derek & the Dominos and solo artists. Although it was a modest activity in Clapton's career, it was a time when he was training as a warrior alone. Please enjoy the extremely rare open reel version of Delaney & Bonnie & Friends' best live album from that period. This work is a ``classic'' album by Dela Boni, and was recorded on December 7, 1969 at Fairfield Hall in Croydon, England. It was their best-selling album, thanks in part to Clapton's name. It has now been revealed that George Harrison also participated in this film. At that time, there was a problem between the labels he belonged to, and the MC announcement introducing him and the album credits had to be cut. However, the slide play that sounds at the center of Coming Home is George himself. Clapton plays delicately and elegantly on the right channel from beginning to end, while Dave Mason's play is mixed on the left channel (only I Don't Want To Discuss It was recorded at Colston Hall in Bristol, so Clapton's play is mixed in the center). In other words, the band that stood on this stage was an extremely luxurious one that included, in addition to Dela Boni, George Harrison and Dave Mason from later Derek & the Dominos, and Rita Coolidge from the later Stones' horn section. That's why. Meanwhile, please listen to Clapton's play that still emanates dazzling brilliance, although he was a leading figure in the shadows. I feel like the essence of this band lies in the warm sound of that era, which cannot be experienced in today's high-quality media competition. This is the first time in history that original reel tapes have been digitized. Taken from the original US Ampex Reel-To-Reel (ATCO Records, X 326) (42:56) 1. Things Get Better 2. I Don't Want to Discuss It 3. Where There's A Will There's A Way 4. Comin ' Home 5. Poor Elijah 6. Only You Know and I Know 7. That's What My Man Is for 8. Little Richard Medley Eric Clapton - Guitar, Vocals Delaney Bramlett - Guitar, Vocals Bonnie Bramlett - Vocals Dave Mason - Guitar George Harrison - Guitar Rita Coolidge - Vocals Bobby Whitlock - Keyboards, Vocals Carl Radle - Bass Jim Gordon - Drums Tex Johnson - Percussion Jim Price - Trumpet Bobby Keys - Saxophone
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