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Eric Clapton - Let It Rain (1985) (Original Post) jalan48 Nov 2022 OP
Fun Fact On The Original Version ProfessorGAC Nov 2022 #1
Interesting difference between studio and live. Thanks for the info :) jalan48 Nov 2022 #2
Great background on that recording, Professor! Thanks! highplainsdem Nov 2022 #7
I Can't Listen Deep State Witch Nov 2022 #3
Yes, there are a number of artists that are anti-vaxers. jalan48 Nov 2022 #4
Please see the guidelines and my reply 5. Thank you. highplainsdem Nov 2022 #6
Thanks! jalan48 Nov 2022 #8
Please see the guidelines pinned to the top of the board. This group is for Music highplainsdem Nov 2022 #5

ProfessorGAC

(65,213 posts)
1. Fun Fact On The Original Version
Tue Nov 22, 2022, 04:06 PM
Nov 2022

Back in the day, I knew lots of guitar players that twisted themselves into knots trying to get that opening riff right.
But, it never sounded like the record, no matter what. Why?
Because Delaney Bramlett had Eric record those chords 1 note at a time on three different track. So, there's no harmonic interaction between the strings like there would be when playing all 3 notes on one guitar.
So, one actually can't get that exact sound no matter how expertly it's played.

highplainsdem

(49,041 posts)
5. Please see the guidelines pinned to the top of the board. This group is for Music
Tue Nov 22, 2022, 05:27 PM
Nov 2022

Appreciation, not criticizing music or artists others appreciate (many people can separate the artist from the music). If you don't agree with someone's choice, you can just ignore the thread.

I'll appreciate your understanding why the guidelines are needed here to keep the focus on the music. And if you'll please delete your post, I'll be happy to delete this one.

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