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Uncovered Cover: Eric Clapton Covers Bob Dylan

For this week's Uncovered Cover I decided to dig a little bit into the past and find something special in honor of the fact that today is Eric Clapton's birthday!  That's right, old Slowhand turns 66 years young today.  If rock and roll or the blues are at least a little important to you, then Eric Clapton has surely been on your radar thanks to his years of playing scorching guitar in Cream, Blind Faith, and most impactfully, Derek and the Dominos.  In classic blues tradition, he is no stranger to collaborations and song reinterpretations, especially on a live stage.  This particular song is a cover of a Bob Dylan favorite, "Don't Think Twice It's Alright," from 1962's Freewheelin Bob Dylan. Mr. Clapton performed it as part of the 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration honoring Bob in 1992.  Clapton has a pretty good voice, some might argue better than Mr. Dylan's.  So if you're of that opinion, then this is a nice opportunity to enjoy Dylan's poinant lyrics while killing a second bird and listening to some stellar blues guitar playing.  Happy Birthday Eric Clapton, and thank you for many years of wonderful music! (Except "Wonderful Tonight," that song is terrible).
~ek

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