Eric Clapton / There's One in Every Crowd Japan Tour 1975 Budokan Hall (2CDR)

CD01:
01: Intro
02: Layla
03: Knockin' On Heaven's Door
04: Key To The Highway
05: Badge
06: Can't Find My Way Home
07: Further On Up The Road
08: I Shot The Sheriff

CD02:
01: Interval
02: Sun Is Shining
03: Have You Ever Loved A Woman
04: Tell The Truth
05: Eyesight To The Blind
06: Drum Solo
07: Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad

Band Lineup:
Eric Clapton: Guitar, Vocals
George Terry: Guitar
Dick Sims: Keyboards
Jamie Oldaker: Drums
Carl Radle: Bass
Yvonne Elliman: Backing Vocals
Marcy Levy: Backing Vocals
Sergio Rodriguez: Percussion

This recording captures the first night in Tokyo of Eric Clapton's second tour of Japan, held at the Budokan Hall on November 1st. Compared to his first visit in 1974, he appears much more stable—both mentally and physically—and one is struck by the sheer intensity and dedication with which he plays. By this time, Clapton's popularity in Japan had firmly taken root, and the energy in the venue is at a fever pitch. Overall, it is a high-energy, fast-paced concert. Regarding sound quality, it is an audience recording; while the microphone position seems somewhat distant, this actually enhances the sense of realism and delivers a powerful listening experience.