ERIC CLAPTON - Badge (1977 OGWT UK TV Performance - but quoted as 1974) ~ HIGH QUALITY HQ ~

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Published 2010-01-12

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All Comments (21)

@Deanrite 4 years ago

The one question everybody asks about this song is Harrison's role in it. On the original recording Harrison is listed as rhythm guitar. But as far as I can tell he played the break. The sound of his Rickenbacher is unmistakable, and none of Clapton's live performances ever duplicate that sound. I saw Clapton in 75 at the Cow Palace, and Harrison actually came out and played his part of the song. Unbelievable. The crowd was blown away.
@karenholliday2703 1 year ago

I'll never get tired of watching Clapton playing. Talented lyrics by my favorite Beatle the late George Harrison
@user-ux7vu9bk5j 8 months ago

Badge will aways be my #1 classic rock song. Just an amazing song. Wife asks what do the lyrics mean? Don't know. You'll have to ask Ringo when he was blabbing out loud during great guitar play while being drunk/high. Can you imagine being a fly on the the wall with Clapton, Harrison, & Ringo while writing this epic tune. They were partying & running out a classic. Just F'ing amazing song.
@tarquinbullocks1703 2 years ago

Forever grateful for my musical education from the Old Grey Whistle Test.
@rocco777777 3 years ago

And let us not forget the fantastic bass player of this beautiful band, Mr Carl Radle R.I.P
@kyotocoversjimanderson782 2 years ago

That signature Harrison cascading riff.... the perfect backdrop for the the EC solo.
@mrsbluesky8415 2 years ago

George’s guitar break makes this song extra special. Love ya George !
@atocox166 5 years ago

I'm so glad that my (future )parents were teenagers in the 1970s, so that my genes could inherit a big appreciation of that decade's type of music whenever I discover it, such as this song .
@critter7052 7 years ago

Rest in peace, George Harrison.
@yoelbecher3703 1 year ago

Heard this live in 2022 at MSG and was blown away. Didn’t even realize how much greater this song could get after listening to the album version. Thank You George for your contributions !
@josephliptak 1 year ago

What i wouldn't give to go back to the 1970s.
@RICHFUREY-db6nb 5 months ago

One of the greatest Singer-Songwriters Guitarists ever. Where is my Badge?
@tonylamosa3 4 years ago

Yvonne Elliman at Backing Vocals 🤯
@bobbyozb 8 years ago

Classic 70's Clapton....Blackie and Music Man amps !
@Caliiforniicatiion 8 months ago

That woman in the background is the singer Yvonne Elliman who sings "if I can't have you". Rock on! 🤘😎🤘
@markjjnstradling 4 months ago

Back in those days the cameraman always used to focus on Eric when a solo was going on; as happened here during the second solo initially. The second solo was actually George Terry who was an amazing guitarist. In this concert he also took the solo when Yvonne Elliman did "Can't Find My Way Home". Still one of my favourite concerts of all time. The full Old Grey Whistle Test concert is on YT.
@StraitKnopfler 13 years ago

1:52 'Badge was co-written by George Harrison who is listed as "L'Angelo Misterioso" on the Cream album of the same same' What? The album was 'Goodbye' :s
@philipsmovies 12 years ago

Brilliant band. What i love about Eric's playing is his improvisation.
@andynelson8838 11 years ago

composition, hot licks, inspiring melody, great band members. I took this for granted ant the time
@bluesychoosy5881 6 years ago

I really like his voice here!