Eric Clapton / Japan Tour 95 Osaka Castle Hall Fast Night (2CDR)

CD01:
01. Motherless Child
02. Malted Milk
03. Four Until Late
04. How Long
05. Kidman Blues
06. Cut Your Head
07. 44
08. Blues All Day Long
09. Standing Around Crying
10. Hoochie Coochie Man
11. It Hurts Me Too
12. Blues Before Sunrise
13. Third Degree
14. Reconsider Baby
15. Sinner's Prayer

Disc 2: Osaka, Japan - October 8, 1995
CD02:
01. Everyday I Have the Blues
02. Double Trouble
03. Before You Accuse Me
04. Someday After a While
05. Tore Down
06. Have You Ever Loved a Woman
07. Crossroads
08. Five Long Years
09. Ain't Nobody's Business

Band Lineup
Eric Clapton - Guitar, Vocals
Andy Fairweather Low - Rhythm Guitar
Jerry Portnoy - Harmonica
Chris Stainton - Keyboards
Dave Bronze - Bass
Steve Gadd - Drums
Roddy Lorimer - Trumpet
Tim Sanders - Tenor Sax
Simon Clarke - Baritone Sax

This recording captures the live performance at Osaka-jo Hall on October 8, 1995—the first of the Osaka dates during his eleventh tour of Japan. As the tour had reached its midpoint, the band was in excellent form. Overall, the arrangements are slightly faster-paced than those of the Tokyo shows, resulting in a concert with a fantastic, driving groove. The audience was highly enthusiastic, creating a sense of unity between the band and the crowd; the second-half rendition of "Double Trouble" can best be described as "classy," showcasing a rich performance that effectively contrasts acoustic and electric elements. Regarding sound quality, this is an audience recording that offers a vivid sense of presence, making the listener feel as though they are right there in the concert venue. Overall, the recording balance is excellent, allowing for a high-quality listening experience.