This came out when I was in high school and I thought it was such a cool song.
I listened to this the other day and it turned my stomach. The teenage angst thing, I guess. Is that and uncredited George Harrison on harmonies (and 2nd guitar?)
@MamboMan it's Stephen Stills singing harmony. Clapton played it straight once, then they added the harmony, and finally Clapton adding a second guitar.
@MamboMan it's Stephen Stills singing harmony. Clapton played it straight once, then they added the harmony, and finally Clapton adding a second guitar.
Clapton arrived at the studio where Stills was producing his record and wanted to record this idea he had in the car. Stills listened and then got excited, wanting to add drums, bass, and electric guitar. Clapton said no: he liked it just soft like that. The harmonies and extra guitar were added to give it more fullness. It's important because it was the first time Clapton ever took control over the music whereas in the past...
Clapton arrived at the studio where Stills was producing his record and wanted to record this idea he had in the car. Stills listened and then got excited, wanting to add drums, bass, and electric guitar. Clapton said no: he liked it just soft like that. The harmonies and extra guitar were added to give it more fullness. It's important because it was the first time Clapton ever took control over the music whereas in the past he just played guitar and listened to everyone's suggestions on how to make it better.
This came out when I was in high school and I thought it was such a cool song. I listened to this the other day and it turned my stomach. The teenage angst thing, I guess. Is that and uncredited George Harrison on harmonies (and 2nd guitar?)
@MamboMan it's Stephen Stills singing harmony. Clapton played it straight once, then they added the harmony, and finally Clapton adding a second guitar.
@MamboMan it's Stephen Stills singing harmony. Clapton played it straight once, then they added the harmony, and finally Clapton adding a second guitar.
Clapton arrived at the studio where Stills was producing his record and wanted to record this idea he had in the car. Stills listened and then got excited, wanting to add drums, bass, and electric guitar. Clapton said no: he liked it just soft like that. The harmonies and extra guitar were added to give it more fullness. It's important because it was the first time Clapton ever took control over the music whereas in the past...
Clapton arrived at the studio where Stills was producing his record and wanted to record this idea he had in the car. Stills listened and then got excited, wanting to add drums, bass, and electric guitar. Clapton said no: he liked it just soft like that. The harmonies and extra guitar were added to give it more fullness. It's important because it was the first time Clapton ever took control over the music whereas in the past he just played guitar and listened to everyone's suggestions on how to make it better.
To MamboMan ...... I'm just curious to know ...... how do you know all of this? Were you present in the studio when this song was being recorded?
To MamboMan ...... I'm just curious to know ...... how do you know all of this? Were you present in the studio when this song was being recorded?