Eric Clapton [ORIGINAL RECORDING REISSUED] [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]

Eric Clapton

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 20, 1996)
• Original Release Date: July 1970
• 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 (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #52,694 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	M. Scagnelli (Brandon, Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blues Power, December 21, 2005

By	Joseph E. Riskosky "jrisk_5" (Pa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I cant believe most only gave this alb---CD 4 stars. If you play rock or blues guitar, or just like that type of music, pick this one up. When Clapton was young,and let it all rip out. That strange feeling you get while listening to it is normal, chills down the spine.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	G. J Wiener (Westchester, NY USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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.