Eric Clapton / World Tour 97 in Korea Olympic Gymnasium Seoul Korea Second Night (2CDR)

CD01:
01. Layla
02. Change the World
03. Nobody Knows You
04. Tears in Heaven
05. Going Down Slow
06. Broken Hearted
07. Pilgrim
08. Sick and Tired
09. I Shot the Sheriff

CD02:
01. Wonderful Tonight
02. Tore Down
03. Have You Ever Loved a Woman
04. Tearing Us Apart
05. Cocaine
06. Old Love
07. Sunshine of Your Love
08. Every Day I Have the Blues
09. Before You Accuse Me

Band: Eric Clapton (Guitar, Vocals), Andy Fairweather Low (Rhythm Guitar), Joe Sample (Piano), Chris Stainton (Keyboards), Dave Bronze (Bass), Steve Gadd (Drums), Katie Kissoon (Backing Vocals), Tessa Niles (Backing Vocals)

This release captures the live performance from October 10, 1997—the second of two shows held at the Olympic Gymnasium in Seoul, South Korea. This marked his first-ever tour in Korea; the Japan leg of the tour began immediately afterward. The Korean audience—perhaps unaccustomed to rock concerts or simply inclined toward a very polite listening style—listened intently and quietly while the music played, offering proper, enthusiastic applause only after each song concluded. Eric himself seems to be playing with great care, likely due to it being his debut performance in the country. There is a palpable sense of tension in the air, giving the performance a fresh, unique feel. While it is uncertain if he will perform in Korea again, this recording documents a rare live event. Regarding sound quality: although it is an audience recording and the microphone position may have been somewhat distant, the result is a natural soundscape that captures the atmosphere of the venue effectively. The recording itself is very stable, allowing for an uninterrupted listening experience free from intrusive crowd noise. Please enjoy this rare recording of the Korean concert.