Uploaded September 2014 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Carl Perkins w/ Eric Clapton & George Harrison - "Gone, Gone, Gone" (Live 1985)
Experience an unmatched, all-star gathering of rock and roll royalty! Welcome to the official live music archives, presenting a restored, high-definition concert recording of Carl Perkins performing "Gone, Gone, Gone" alongside Eric Clapton and George Harrison.
Recorded live on September 9, 1985, during the historic 'Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session' television special, this pristine archival recording captures the "King of Rockabilly" celebrating his classic catalog. Flanked by lifelong admirers George Harrison and Eric Clapton, Perkins delivers a swinging, high-energy performance packed with iconic guitar fills and timeless rockabilly soul.
🚀 The Live Lineup:
🎤🎸 *Carl Perkins* – Lead Vocals, Rhythm & Lead Guitar
🎸🎤 *Eric Clapton* – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
🎸🎤 *George Harrison* – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
🎸🎤 *Dave Edmunds* – Guitar, Backing Vocals / Music Director
🥁 *Ringo Starr / Slim Jim Phantom* – Drums & Percussion
📋 5 Fast Facts About the Performance & Liner Notes:
• *The Ultimate Rockabilly Tribute* – Taped in September 1985 to mark the 30th anniversary of "Blue Suede Shoes," this landmark TV special brought together rock titans who were heavily influenced by Perkins' pioneering Sun Records recordings.
• *George Harrison's Live Comeback* – This 1985 performance marked one of George Harrison's rare live television appearances during the 1980s, driven by his deep personal love for Carl Perkins' guitar style and songwriting.
• *The Beatles Connection* – The Beatles famously covered several Carl Perkins compositions early in their career (including "Matchbox," "Honey Don't," and "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby"), making this live reunion an emotional full-circle moment.
• *Eric Clapton's Blues-Rock Touch* – Eric Clapton’s blistering blues leads mesh seamlessly with Perkins’ traditional rockabilly fingerpicking, creating a masterclass in multi-guitar arranging.
• *Soundboard Master Audio Restoration* – Sourced directly from original multi-track broadcast soundboard tapes, this audio restoration cleanly isolates every guitar fill, warm vocal harmony, and driving slap-bass groove.
Carl Perkins w/ Eric Clapton & George Harrison - "Gone, Gone, Gone" (Live 1985)
Experience an unmatched, all-star gathering of rock and roll royalty! Welcome to the official live music archives, presenting a restored, high-definition concert recording of Carl Perkins performing "Gone, Gone, Gone" alongside Eric Clapton and George Harrison.
Recorded live on September 9, 1985, during the historic 'Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session' television special, this pristine archival recording captures the "King of Rockabilly" celebrating his classic catalog. Flanked by lifelong admirers George Harrison and Eric Clapton, Perkins delivers a swinging, high-energy performance packed with iconic guitar fills and timeless rockabilly soul.
🚀 The Live Lineup:
🎤🎸 *Carl Perkins* – Lead Vocals, Rhythm & Lead Guitar
🎸🎤 *Eric Clapton* – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
🎸🎤 *George Harrison* – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
🎸🎤 *Dave Edmunds* – Guitar, Backing Vocals / Music Director
🥁 *Ringo Starr / Slim Jim Phantom* – Drums & Percussion
📋 5 Fast Facts About the Performance & Liner Notes:
• *The Ultimate Rockabilly Tribute* – Taped in September 1985 to mark the 30th anniversary of "Blue Suede Shoes," this landmark TV special brought together rock titans who were heavily influenced by Perkins' pioneering Sun Records recordings.
• *George Harrison's Live Comeback* – This 1985 performance marked one of George Harrison's rare live television appearances during the 1980s, driven by his deep personal love for Carl Perkins' guitar style and songwriting.
• *The Beatles Connection* – The Beatles famously covered several Carl Perkins compositions early in their career (including "Matchbox," "Honey Don't," and "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby"), making this live reunion an emotional full-circle moment.
• *Eric Clapton's Blues-Rock Touch* – Eric Clapton’s blistering blues leads mesh seamlessly with Perkins’ traditional rockabilly fingerpicking, creating a masterclass in multi-guitar arranging.
• *Soundboard Master Audio Restoration* – Sourced directly from original multi-track broadcast soundboard tapes, this audio restoration cleanly isolates every guitar fill, warm vocal harmony, and driving slap-bass groove.
