Eric Clapton - Just One Night

Although Eric Clapton has released a bevy of live albums, none of them have ever quite captured the guitarist's raw energy and dazzling virtuosity. The double live album Just One Night may have gotten closer to that elusive goal than most of its predecessors, but it is still lacking in many ways. The most notable difference between Just One Night and Clapton's other live albums is his backing band. Led by guitarist Albert Lee, the group is a collective of accomplished professionals who have managed to keep some grit in their playing. They help push Clapton along, forcing him to spit out crackling solos throughout the album. However, the performances aren't consistent on Just One Night -- there are plenty of dynamic moments like "Double Trouble" and "Rambling on My Mind," but they are weighed down by pedestrian renditions of songs like "All Our Past Times." Nevertheless, more than any other Clapton live album, Just One Night suggests the guitarist's in-concert potential. It's just too bad that the recording didn't occur on a night when he did fulfill all of that potential. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Name Credits Albert Lee Vocals, Performer, Keyboards, Guitar Chris Stainton Keyboards Dave Brown Photography Dave Markee Guitar (Bass), Bass David Corio Photography David Stewart Cover Design, Art Direction Eric Clapton Guitar, Vocals, Producer, Arranger Henry Spinetti Drums Jon Astley Engineer, Producer, Mixing Joseph M. Palmaccio Digital Remastering Koichiro Hiki Photography Larry Hulst Photography Philip Chapman Mixing Waring Abbott Photography