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Eric Clapton: Tokyo Budokan Night 3

19 Feb 09

19 February 2009 was Night 3 of Eric Clapton’s 7 night residency at the Budokan in Tokyo. Unlike the few rough patches in Osaka, the band has now worked all of the songs into a solid groove. Fans in the audience have reported that "I Shot The Sheriff" continued to be one of the show’s highpoints There were slight revisions to the evening’s set list with "That’s Alright" returning after an absence of one night and "Here But I’m Gone" making it’s second appearance for the tour.

Eric Clapton’s solo shows at the Budokan now go on hiatus for four nights. On 21 and 22 February, EC will team up with Jeff Beck for two special concerts at Saitama Super Arena.

A limited edition t-shirt celebrating EC’s 7 shows at the Budokan is on sale at EC’s official website, ericclapton.com to fans worldwide. It is not available at the concerts. The limited edition tee, with customized Duck Records logo and all 2009 Budokan dates on the back, is only available from the website’s online store. Duck Records is EC’s custom imprint on Warner Brothers / Reprise.

Don’t forget to check Tour Page on whereseric.com for fan reviews!

Set List:

01. Tell The Truth
02. Key To The Highway
03. Hoochie Coochie Man
04. I Shot The Sheriff
05. Here But I’m Gone
06. Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad
07. Driftin’ (EC Solo Blues)
08. Travelin’ Alone
09. That’s Alright
10. Motherless Child
11. Running On Faith
12. Motherless Children
13. Little Queen of Spades
14. Before You Accuse Me
15. Wonderful Tonight
16. Layla
17. Cocaine

Encore:
18. Crossroads

EC Band:
Eric Clapton – guitar, vocals
Doyle Bramhall II – guitar, backing vocals
Chris Stainton – keyboards
Willie Weeks – bass
Abe Laboriel Jr. – drums
Michelle John – backing vocals
Sharon White – backing vocals