Eric Clapton / HARD ROCK CALLING 2008 Hyde Park, London (2CDR)

CD01:
01. Tell The Truth
02. Key To The Highway
03. Hoochie Coochie Man
04. Outside Woman Blues
05. Here But I'm Gone
06. Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad
07. Driftin'
08. Rockin' Chair
09. Motherless Child
10. Travelling Riverside Blues
11. Running On Faith
12. Motherless Children
13. Little Queen Of Spades

CD02:
01. Before You Accuse Me
02. Wonderful Tonight
03. Layla
04. Cocaine
05. Crossroads
06. Running On Faith *
07. Before You Accuse Me *
08. Layla *
09. Cocaine *
10. Crossroads *
(* Soundboard Source)

Lineup:
Eric Clapton - guitars, vocals
Doyle Bramhall II - guitars, vocals
Chris Stainton - keyboards
Pino Pandolino - bass
Ian Thomas - drums
Sharon White - backing vocals
Michelle John - backing vocals

This release captures Eric Clapton's live performance at "Hard Rock Calling" in London on June 28, 2008—an event that has been a staple of the city's music scene since 1971. The performance is superb, as one would expect; perhaps fueled by the atmosphere of the venue, Clapton delivers an exciting, high-energy set. Since this was not a promotional tour for a new album, the setlist is a parade of hits spanning his entire career, and Eric himself seems to be in high spirits, clearly enjoying the show. Regarding sound quality, the recording utilizes a mix of audience and soundboard sources, resulting in audio so pristine it rivals a direct line recording. It stands as one of the best live performances of 2008.