Name: DEREK AND THE DOMINOS - DALLAS 1970: REEL-TO-REEL 1ST GEN TAPE (2CD)
SKU: K38109
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McFarlin Auditorium, University Park, Dallas, TX, USA 6 November 1970

TRULY AMAZING/PERFECT SOUND(from Original Masters)

★UPGRADE!!!

[Get the first generation master of a rare audience recording of Derek and the Dominos!]

　This week, we will release a press CD of the first generation master of rare audience recordings of Derek and the Dominos, the band that Eric Clapton recognized as the “strongest” in his career!

　This work is a complete, high-quality mono audience recording of a November 6, 1970 performance in Dallas, Texas. We obtained the original master, a reel copy of a first-generation open-reel tape, from a trusted overseas taper. While previous releases of this recording range from poor to average quality due to differences in master generation, this work is a genuine first-generation master, resulting in the highest sound quality ever. Furthermore, we have taken measures to reduce the hiss inherent in reel tape, further enhancing the sound quality. While audience recordings from this era may not offer the same clarity as today, they are still quite good and of a quality that is fully enjoyable. This performance took place approximately two weeks after the officially released Fillmore East performance, marking the end of the tour and marking the peak of Clapton’s career. While some tracks are cut out, we hope you will enjoy Clapton’s transcendent playing on this rare audience recording from his Dominos days.

[A fantastic performance comparable to the official live album!]

　It is well known that Derek and the Dominos broke up less than a year after their formation, despite releasing the masterpiece “LAYLA AND OTHER ASSORTED LOVE SONGS.” Their only live tours were a short UK tour and a long American tour. However, it’s also true that the Dominos’ appeal exploded during this short period of activity, and you can really feel that not only in the official live album “IN CONCERT,” but also in this album. Taking this opportunity to take a bird’s-eye view of Clapton’s activities that year,

January 1970: Recorded his solo album “ERIC CLAPTON” with Delaney, Bonnie & Friends in LA.
February 2-22, 1970: Toured North America as a member of Delaney, Bonnie & Friends　
, then left the band and returned to the UK
. May 5, 1970: Appeared at a concert by Traffic, led by his old friend Steve Winwood, in Oxford, UK.
June 14, 1970: Derek & the Dominos held their debut concert at the Lyceum, a hall in central London.
・June 18, 1970: Recorded his first single, “Tell the Truth” c/w “Roll It Over,” in London
. ≪August 1, 1970: Released his first solo album, “ERIC CLAPTON,” and the single “Tell the Truth” was also released that month.≫
・August 1-22, 1970: Short-term UK tour　
・August 23-mid-September 1970: Recorded the album “LAYLA AND OTHER ASSORTED LOVE SONGS” in Miami
・September 20-October 11, 1970: European tour
・October 15-December 6, 1970: Long-term US tour ←★Here★
≪December 1, 1970: Recorded his first solo album, “LAYLA AND OTHER ASSORTED LOVE” SONGS” release ≫
December 18, 1970: Attended Keith Richards’ birthday party, held by the Rolling Stones while they were recording at Olympic Sound Studios. Recorded a live studio version of “Brown Sugar” with the Stones.

　You can see that they recorded the album “LAYLA…” and then toured without waiting for its release. Clapton was eager to prove the capabilities of his first band on the live stage. The results are clear not only on the official live album, but also on this album.

　The charm of this day was that the set list was different from the Fillmore concert, and it was the only time that they played “It’s Too Late,” which they had played on the studio live “Johnny Cash TV Show”! (They had appeared on that show the day before, so they must have liked the performance of this song there and included it in the set.) What’s more, the performance of this song is even better than that on “Johnny Cash TV Show.” This is definitely something you should listen to.

　”Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out,” which they also performed at the Fillmore, is also fantastic. Since “Unplugged,” this song has only been performed acoustically, but this electric version, faithful to the original studio take, with a band, is also captivating. The blues medley from “Blues Power” also features “Have You Ever Loved A Woman,” which was also performed at the Fillmore, but on this day, they also played the slow blues “Stormy Monday” featuring Bobby Whitlock on vocals, which is a nice touch. In memory of Bobby Whitlock, who passed away in August of this year, I hope you will enjoy his soulful vocals. Furthermore, songs like “Got to Get Better in a Little While,” “Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad,” and “Little Wing” are performed with a passion that rivals their Fillmore counterparts. “Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad” and “Let it Rain” feature intro jams that are different from those at the Fillmore. Even in these moments, the Dominos’ potential is evident. Let it Rain is unfortunately cut out just before the ending, but like Fillmore, it is a long performance including a drum solo by Jim Gordon’s superb technique, so it is worth listening to.

　At the time of this concert, the classic album “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs” had not yet been released. This means that all songs except “Blues Power” and “Let it Rain” were completely unreleased. Even so, the audience listened attentively to the Dominoes’ performance and delivered a thunderous applause as a proper response. This proves that there were “no bad days” in the Dominoes’ live performances. This performance was recorded two weeks after the Fillmore concert, which featured a rare setlist. Enjoy this album with the best sound quality ever.

Disc:1 (44:07)
1. Intro.
2. Got to Get Better in a Little While
3. Blues Power ★Cutout
4. Have You Ever Loved a Woman
5. Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad
6. It’s Too Late ★Only played live in concert
7. Tell the Truth ★Cutout

Disc:2 (39:11)
1. Stormy Monday
2. Bottle of Red Wine
3. Little Wing
4. Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out
5. Let it Rain ★Cutout

Eric Clapton – Guitar, Vocals
Bobby Whitlock – Keyboards, Vocals
Carl Radle – Bass
Jim Gordon – Drums