Eric Clapton

Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE (born 30 March 1945), is an English rock and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once as a solo artist and separately as a member of the Yardbirds and Cream. Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time. Clapton ranked second in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and fourth in Gibson's "Top 50 Guitarists of All Time". He was also named number five in Time magazine's list of "The 10 Best Electric Guitar Players" in 2009.

In the mid-1960s, Clapton left the Yardbirds to play blues with John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers. Immediately after leaving Mayall, Clapton formed the power trio Cream with drummer Ginger Baker and bassist Jack Bruce, in which Clapton played sustained blues improvisations and "arty, blues-based psychedelic pop". Furthermore, he formed blues rock band Blind Faith with Baker, Steve Winwood, and Ric Grech. For most of the 1970s, Clapton's output bore the influence of the mellow style of JJ Cale and the reggae of Bob Marley. His version of Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff" helped reggae reach a mass market. Two of his most popular recordings were "Layla", recorded with Derek and the Dominos; and Robert Johnson's "Crossroads", recorded with Cream. Following the death of his son Conor in 1991, Clapton's grief was expressed in the song "Tears in Heaven", which featured in his Unplugged album.

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Eric Clapton (album)

Eric Clapton is the eponymous debut studio album from British rock musician Eric Clapton, released in August 1970 under Atco and Polydor Records.

Background and artwork

After being successful with bands including The Yardbirds, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, Cream and Blind Faith, Clapton decided to record his own album in late 1969 and early 1970. The album cover shows Clapton sitting in a room which is going to be decorated and in which a ladder, a chair and some carpets are placed. Clapton holds a cigarette in his right and has his Fender Stratocaster Brownie electric guitar with him.

Recording

Clapton recorded some tracks in November 1969 at Londons Olympic Studios and went on to record more songs in 1970 which was divided into two sessions; one in January 1970 at the Village Recorders Studio in West Lost Angeles and a second session in March the same year at the Island Studios in London. A large amount of musicians that worked with Clapton on the album had been working with the band Delaney & Bonnie, which previously backed the Blind Faith gigs. In an interview from 2006, promoting The Road to Escondido, Clapton recalled that he was very happy making this album and was pleased with the results of the recording sessions, but also noted that "the only thing [he] didn't like about the album is [his] voice", because it sounds so "high" and "young", which Clapton disliked, because he "always wanted to sound like an old guy".

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Podcasts:

Eric Clapton

ALBUMS

Crossroads Guitar Festival

Released 2014

Baloise Session

Released 2013

Give Me Strength - The '74/'75 Recordings

Released 2013

Old Sock

Released 2013

2 for 1: Time Pieces, Volume 1: The Best of Eric Clapton / Timepieces, Volume 2: 'Live' In the Seventies

Released 2011

1990-04-24: Houston 1990: The Summit, Houston, TX, USA

Released 2009

1975-10-29: Sunpukaikan, Shizuoka, Japan

Released 2007

Union of the Gods

Released 2001

1998-09-11: Double Image, Part 1: Edmonton Coliseum, Edmonton, AB, Canada

Released 2000

West Coast Idea

Released 1999

1998-10-15: Double Image, Part 2: Earls Court Arena, London, United Kingdom

Released 1998

1990-10-05: Estadio River Plate, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Released 1997

Beginnings

Released 1994

The Unsurpassed Eric Clapton: The Delany Mix of His First Solo Album

Released 1992

The Cream of Eric Clapton

Released 1989

The Blues World of Eric Clapton

Released 1982

The Early Cream of Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker

Released 1978

Clapton

Released 1973

History of Eric Clapton

Released 1972

Eric Clapton

Love

The Blues Years

Orcehestra Night

Road Test

Air Viper

Unreleased Rare Trax

1985-06-26: The Slowhand Masterfile: Part 11B: The Centrum, Worcester, MA 26.5.85: Centrum, Worcester, MA, USA

1985-06-21: The Slowhand Masterfile: Part 11A: Kingswood Music Theatre, Toronto 21.5.85: Kingswood Music Theater, Toronto, ON, Canada

1978-11-06: Palau d'Esports Juventud de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

1978-11-10: Saarbrücken, Saarlandhalle, Germany

1989-07-10: Zurich 1989 2nd Night: Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland

1991-01-31: Dublin 1991 1rst Night: The Pointe, Dublin, Ireland

1983-02-25: Omni Theater: Atlanta, GA, USA

1986-07-04: The Slowhand Masterfile: Part 14: Roskilde Festival 4.7.86: Roskilde Festival, Roskilde, Denmark

1985-06-28: How Many Times Must I Tell You, Baby?: Garden State Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ, USA

1983-07-17: Red on the Rocks: Red Rocks Amphitheater Denver, CO, USA

1984-07-29: Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, ON, Canada

1985-07-21: Soaring With The Hawk: Compton Terrace, Tempe, AR, USA

1983-03-02: Hershey Park Arena, Hershey, PA, USA

1978-04-05: Springtime In Springfield: Civic Center, Springfield, MA, USA

1988-11-05: Wonderful Tonight: Osaka Stadium, Osaka, Japan

1991-02-13: Royal Albert Hall, London, England, UK

1991-02-18: Royal Albert Hall, London, England, UK

1979-04-21: The Break Of Day: Omni Theater, Atlanta, GA, USA

1992-05-08: Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, NJ, USA

1986-07-12 soundcheck: Pinède Gould, Antibes-Juan-Les-Pins, France

1991-02-05: Royal Albert Hall, London, England, UK

1998-05-17: The Pyramid, Memphis, TN, USA

1983-02-11: Roger...The Drummer: Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, AZ, USA

2009-02-18: Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan

1988-09-07: The Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA, USA

1992-02-17: RAH 2-17: Royal Albert Hall, London, England, UK

2008-05-31: Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA

1992-04-25: Reunion Arena, Dallas, TX, USA

1993-10-25 through 1993-10-27: Into the Fire: Tokyo, Japan

1992-07-12: Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland

1978-11-18: Pavillon de Pantin: Paris, France

1994-10-06: Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, ON, Canada

2006-11-26: Stardust: Sapporo Dome, Sapporo, Japan

2004-07-31: Delta Blues: San Jose, CA, USA

1991-03-04: Royal Albert Hall, London, England, UK

1994-11-02: America West Arena, Phoenix, AZ, USA

2007-02-26: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY, USA

2008-05-30: Cutshaw Blues: Noblesville, IN, USA

2008-06-21: Malahide Castle, Dublin, Ireland (DAT)

2008-05-05: Adrift at Jones Beach: Nikon at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY, USA

1992-02-13: Royal Albert Hall, London, England, UK

1984-11-24: Sports and Entertainment Centre, Melbourne, Australia

2006-12-09: Budokan, Tokyo, Japan

1990-02-04: Royal Albert Hall, London, England, UK

1985-04-15: Civic Center, Lakeland, FL, USA

2008-08-15: Waldbühne, Berlin, Germany

1985-04-28: Providence, RI, USA

1984-01-21: Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland

1990-04-20: Hilton Coliseum, Ames, IA, USA

1990-02-22: Brussels Affair: Brussels, Belgium

1990-05-04: Strangers In the Night: Costa Mesa, CA, USA

1990-08-06: Meadowlands Arena, East Rutherford, NJ, USA

1990-04-25: Happy Birthday Steve!: Dallas, TX, USA

1977-04-27 / 1977-04-28: Blues You Can't Loose: Hammersmith Odeon, London, England, UK

1977-04-29: Rainbow Again: London, England, UK

2009-02-28: Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan

2009-02-12: Osaka Jo Hall, Osaka, Japan

1974-07-14: Hiroshima: Landover, MD, USA

1975-07-10: Going to Kansas Show: Kansas City, MO, USA

2009-02-22: Saitama Super Arena, Omiya, Saitama, Japan

1975-08-14: The Slowhand Masterfiles: Part 20: Forum, Inglewood, CA. 14.8.75: Forum, Inglewood, CA, USA

2009-02-15: Budokan, Tokyo, Japan

2009-02-13: Osaka Night Two: Osaka Castle Hall, Osaka, Japan

1976-11-16: Lloyd Noble Center, Norman, OK, USA

Guild

1995-10-01: Everyday I Have The Blues: Olympic Pool, Tokyo, Japan

1990-04-15: The Palace, Auburn Hills, MI, USA

2009-04-03: Vector Arena, Auckland, New Zealand

1994-02-20: Royal Albert Hall, London, England, UK

2009-02-22: Second Night in Saitama: Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

1976-11-06: Hollywood Sportatorium, Miami, FL, USA

1976-11-12: Convention Center, San Antonio, TX, USA

1976-11-07: Cowboy Here & There: The Lost Jamie Oldaker Tapes: The Coliseum, Jacksonville, FL, USA

1975-11-02: Lord Have Mercy: Budokan, Tokyo, Japan

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Smile

by: Eric Clapton

by Chaplin, Parsons and Phillips
Smile, though your heart is aching.
Smile, even though it's breaking.
Though there are clouds in the sky,
You'll get by...
If you smile through your fears and sorrows.
Smile and maybe tomorrow.
You'll see the sun come shining through.
If you just light up your face with gladness,
Hide every trace of sadness.
Although a tear may be ever, ever so near.
That's the time you must keep on trying.
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find life is still worthwhile
If you'll just smile, come on and smile.
If you just smile.




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