In 1990 and 1991, Eric Clapton performed 42 nights at the Royal Albert Hall in London; 18 shows in 1990 and 24 in 1991. During the run of these shows Clapton performed with three different line-ups: a rock band, a blues band, and an orchestra. Clapton’s love of the Blues is well known, and the emotion and enjoyment of playing these songs with top-notch musicians is clear on these recordings and film. 24 Nights: Blues features 14 songs on 2 LPs and has a running time of 90+ minutes.
The all-star line-up of musicians sharing the stage with Eric included Jimmie Vaughan (guitar), Johnnie Johnson (Keyboards), Chuck Leavell (Keyboards), and Jerry Portnoy (Harmonica). Guitarist’s Buddy Guy, Albert Collins and Robert Cray appeared as special guests. The set list features superb versions of blues standards such as “Key To The Highway”, “Sweet Home Chicago”, “Watch Yourself”, “Have You Ever Loved A Woman” and ‘Black Cat Bone”.
