Eric Clapton [Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered]

Eric Clapton | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 20, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
• Label: Polygram Records
• ASIN: B000002G85
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,202 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #62 in Music > Rock > Rock Guitarists > Guitar Gods

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

The album that launched Clapton's solo career takes most of its cues from his then-recent collaboration with Delaney and Bonnie. In fact, Delaney produced the album, which explains its loose, jam-session feel that sometimes finds Clapton battling against a cast that includes guest stars Stephen Stills, Sonny Curtis, Rita Coolidge, Leon Russell, and Delaney and Bonnie. Yet this is the album on which Clapton established himself as a forceful singer, and it also produced some of his most enduring classics, including "Blues Power," "After Midnight," and "Let It Rain." --Daniel Durchholz

Product Description

Out of print in the U.S.! Digitally remasterd reissue of Slowhand's first solo album, originally released in 1970. This album found Clapton establishing his own style as vocalist and songwriter instead of the 'Guitar God' he had been labeled as since his days with John Mayall, the Yardbirds and Cream. Thankfully, he managed to retain that nickname and forge his own style. Features musical assistance from Delaney Bramlett, Bobby Whitlock, Bobby Keys, Leon Russell, Jim Gordon and others. 11 tracks. Universal.

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of E.C.'s Best!, April 23, 2000

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M. Scagnelli (Brandon, Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eric Clapton (Audio CD)

Eric Clapton's debut album as a solo artist is one of his best albums ever. It has the hits that are great, such as After Midnight, Blues Power, and Let It Rain. It also great lesser known songs, no fillers. Some of these are Bad Boy, Lonesome and a Long Way From Home, and Lovin' You Lovin' Me. All the songs are great. This album is what Clapton is all about. Buy It.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Different Flavor, January 7, 2001

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G. J Wiener (Westchester, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eric Clapton (Audio CD)

This debut Eric Clapton has some blues rock but deviates into other styles. Easy Now is one pretty acoustic ballad and Eric gives one of his best vocal performances. The lyrics are pretty hip with the time it was recorded too. The female background vocalists add a special touch on several tracks most notably Lonesome andBottle Of Red Wine. However the real meat and potatoes songs are Blues Power, Bad Boy, After Midnight, and Let It Rain. They really rock with a passion as Eric's vocals really touch the soul. Do not overlook this recording.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Turning Point, August 15, 2002

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the dirty mac "boot64" (Nutopian Global Institute) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eric Clapton (Audio CD)

After the demise of Blind Faith, Eric Clapton did a concert tour with Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett. He wrote several songs with Bonnie Bramlett in late 1969 and early 1970, which formed the basis of this, his first solo album. "Blues Power," "Let It Rain," and "After Midnight" all rank among Clapton classics. (Clapton's CROSSROADS box set has an exciting alternate version of "After Midnight," featuring a more extensive horn section and more reverb on the guitar solo.) The acoustic ballad "Easy Now" is the best of the deeper album tracks. The rest of the filler is playful and fun, if ultimately a little monotonous; it's difficult to distinguish tracks such as "Bad Boy," "Lovin' You Lovin' Me," and "I've Told You for the Last Time" from each other several minutes after hearing them.

Here is an unabashed pop album from the man who quit the Yardbirds years earlier because he thought they were too much of a pop band. EC broadened his horizons by incorporating pop, country and even gospel elements into his sound, which was nice to see. Maybe he wanted to prove that there was more to him than the blues rock that defined him in the 1960s. On the other hand, there are times on this album when a sizzling guitar solo would have been exactly what the doctor ordered. Fans who yearned for the old Clapton would have to wait several months for him to release LAYLA with Derek & the Dominos near the end of 1970. But the more laid back Clapton that most people recognize today can be traced directly to this album.