Released 8 October 1991 Artist Eric Clapton Producer Russ Titelman Genres Blues, Rock music | 24 Nights
(1991) Rush
(1991) Release date 8 October 1991 Label Reprise Records | |
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Recorded January–February 1990
February–March 1991
Royal Albert Hall, London Length 52:43 (CD 1)
52:40 (CD 2) Similar Eric Clapton albums, Blues albums | ||
24 Nights is the fifth live album by Eric Clapton, recorded at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England, in 1990 and 1991. It was released on 8 October 1991.
Contents
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Background
The album is a "best of" from the 42 concerts Eric Clapton did at the Royal Albert Hall in those two years. Clapton set a record by playing a run of 24 nights at the London Royal Albert Hall between 5 February and 9 March 1991, following an 18-night run in 1990. Clapton reportedly was not satisfied with the 1990 concert recordings and delayed the release of a CD until after the "24 Nights" of the 1991 dates. These concerts were performed with 4 different instrumental formations, 4-piece, blues, 9-piece and orchestra nights, the last featuring the National Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Michael Kamen. The cover illustration is by Peter Blake.
Recording
The 4-piece recordings "Running on Faith", "White Room" and "Sunshine of Your Love" included on the CD and DVD were recorded on 24 January 1990. The band consisted of Clapton with bassist Nathan East, drummer Steve Ferrone and keyboardist Greg Phillinganes. The Blues Band titles "Worried Life Blues", "Watch Yourself" and "Have You Ever Loved a Woman" Clapton recorded with Buddy Guy and Robert Cray were shot and recorded on 5 February 1990. The last of the 1990 live recording session took place on 9 February 1990 recording the Orchestra Night. "Bell Bottom Blues", "Hard Times" and "Edge of Darkness" were used on both the CD and video recording. On 10 February 1991, Clapton recorded "Badge" for the CD release. Eight days later the concert for "Pretending", "Bad Love", "Old Love" and "Wonderful Tonight" featuring the 9-piece band lineup took place. "No Alibis", "I Shot The Sheriff" and "Cocaine" had been released on various CD singles of "Wonderful Tonight" since. The versions of "Old Love", "Wonderful Tonight" and "Pretending" (2nd solo only) on the "24 Nights" video are different from their album counterparts, but they were not taken from the previous night's show. They may even have been taken the year before. The song "Hoodoo Man" featuring Jimmie Vaughan was recorded on 28 February 1991.
Track listing (DVD)
- "Running on Faith" (6:49)
- "White Room" (6:10)
- "Sunshine of Your Love" (9:11)
- "Watch Yourself" (5:39)
- "Have You Ever Loved A Woman" (6:52)
- "Worried Life Blues" (5:28)
- "Pretending" (7:08)
- "Bad Love" (6:25)
- "Old Love" (13:01)
- "Wonderful Tonight" (9:11)
- "Bell Bottom Blues" (6:39)
- "Hard Times" (3:45)
- "Edge of Darkness" (6:30)
Songs
1Badge6:52
2Running on Faith6:50
3White Room6:09