Eric Clapton / Japan Tour 1993 Budokan Hall (2CDR)

CD01:
01: Announcement
02: Buzzer
03: Announcement
04: Malted Milk
05: Terraplane Blues
06: How Long
07: 32-20
08: Kidman Blues
09: County Jail
10: Forty Four
11: Blues Leave Me Alone
12: Tell Me Mama

CD02:
01: White Room
02: Badge
03: Wonderful Tonight
04: Stone Free
05: Circus Left Town
06: Tears In Heaven
07: Crossroads
08: Tearing Us Apart
09: Groaning The Blues
10: Cocaine
11: Ain't Nobody's Business
12: Layla
13: See You Again!
14: Announcement

Band Lineup:
Eric Clapton: Guitar, Vocals
Andy Fairweather Low: Rhythm Guitar
Jerry Portnoy: Harmonica
Chris Stainton: Keyboards
Dave Bronze: Bass
Richie Hayward: Drums
Katie Kissoon: Backing Vocals
Maggie Ryder: Backing Vocals
Roddy Lorimer: Trumpet
Tim Sanders: Tenor Sax
Simon Clarke: Baritone Sax

This marked Eric Clapton's 11th tour of Japan. Following the massive success of his 1991 tour with George Harrison and the global smash hit of the 1992 *MTV Unplugged* album, this tour was truly a "Japan Unplugged" experience. While the setlist differs from the famous *Unplugged* album, the concert is defined by memorable acoustic numbers and Clapton’s deeply soulful, deliberate vocal delivery, which captivated the audience. It was a concert marked by spirited vocals, showcasing an Eric Clapton who poured his heart and soul into every single song. His performance of "Tears In Heaven"—written for his son who passed away in an accident—is deeply moving and brings listeners to tears. As for the sound quality, it is an audience recording and sounds somewhat distant, but the reverberation characteristic of a large hall provides a rich sense of realism.