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Album Review: Eric Clapton

  • Artist: Eric Clapton
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  • Release Date: 1970 07
  • Total Time: 36:41
  • Genre: Rock

Review

Eric Clapton's eponymous solo debut was recorded after he completed a tour with Delaney & Bonnie. Clapton used the core of the duo's backing band and co-wrote the majority of the songs with Delaney Bramlett -- accordingly, Eric Clapton sounds more laid-back and straightforward than any of the guitarist's previous recordings. There are still elements of blues and rock & roll, but they're hidden beneath layers of gospel, R&B, country, and pop flourishes. And the pop element of the record is the strongest of the album's many elements -- "Blues Power" isn't a blues song and only "Let It Rain," the album's closer, features extended solos. Throughout the album, Clapton turns out concise solos that de-emphasize his status as guitar god, even when they display astonishing musicality and technique. That is both a good and a bad thing -- it's encouraging to hear him grow and become a more fully rounded musician, but too often the album needs the spark that some long guitar solos would have given it. In short, it needs a little more of Clapton's personality. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Slunky Delaney Bramlett, Eric Clapton Eric Clapton (3:34)
Bad Boy (Lyrics) Delaney Bramlett, Eric Clapton Eric Clapton (3:34)
Lonesome and a Long Way from Home Leon Russell, Delaney Bramlett Eric Clapton (3:29)
After Midnight J.J. Cale Eric Clapton (2:51)
Easy Now (Lyrics) Eric Clapton Eric Clapton (2:57)
Blues Power (Lyrics) Eric Clapton, Leon Russell Eric Clapton (3:09)
Bottle of Red Wine (Lyrics) Eric Clapton, Delaney Bramlett Eric Clapton (3:06)
Lovin' You Lovin' Me (Lyrics) Delaney Bramlett, Eric Clapton Eric Clapton (3:19)
Told You for the Last Time (Lyrics) Eric Clapton, Delaney Bramlett Eric Clapton (2:30)
Don't Know Why (Lyrics) Eric Clapton, Delaney Bramlett Eric Clapton (3:10)
Let It Rain (Lyrics) Bonnie Bramlett, Eric Clapton Eric Clapton (5:02)

Credits

Tom Wilkes (Design), Jim Gordon (Drums), Bobby Whitlock (Organ), Bonnie Bramlett (Vocals), Rita Coolidge (Vocals), Stephen Stills (?), Delaney Bramlett (Producer), Eric Clapton (Vocals), J.I. Allison (Vocals), Bobby Whitlock (Vocals), Leon Russell (Piano), Bill Halverson (Engineer), Jim Price (Trumpet), Delaney Bramlett (Vocals), Delaney Bramlett (Arranger), Carl Radle (Bass), Barry Feinstein (Design), Bobby Keys (Saxophone), Eric Clapton (Guitar), Barry Feinstein (Photography), Sonny Curtis (Vocals), John Simon (Piano), Tom Wilkes (Photography), Delaney Bramlett (Guitar (Rhythm))
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Eric Clapton

The cover for the Universal Deluxe Edition, released May 23, 2006
Studio album by Eric Clapton
Released August 1970
Recorded November 1969 and January 1970
Los Angeles, California
Genre Rock
Length 36:41
Label Atco (initial USA release), Polydor
Producer Delaney Bramlett
Professional reviews
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Eric Clapton is the eponymous debut solo album from Eric Clapton. It was released in August of 1970.

Contents

Track Listing - Original 1970 Release

Side one

  1. "Slunky" (Delaney Bramlett/Eric Clapton) – 3:34
  2. "Bad Boy" (Delaney Bramlett/Eric Clapton) – 3:34
  3. "Lonesome and a Long Way from Home" (Delaney Bramlett/Leon Russell) – 3:29
  4. "After Midnight" (J. J. Cale) – 2:51
  5. "Easy Now" (Eric Clapton) – 2:57
  6. "Blues Power" (Eric Clapton/Leon Russell) – 3:09

Side two

  1. "Bottle of Red Wine" (Delaney Bramlett/Eric Clapton) – 3:06
  2. "Lovin' You Lovin' Me" (Delaney Bramlett/Eric Clapton) – 3:19
  3. "Told You For the Last Time" (Delaney Bramlett/Steve Cropper) – 2:30
  4. "Don't Know Why" (Delaney Bramlett/Eric Clapton) – 3:10[1]
  5. "Let It Rain" (Bonnie Bramlett/Eric Clapton) – 5:02

2006 Deluxe Edition

The Tom Dowd Mix, Disc One

Tracks 1-11 were previously released in 1970 as listed above; track 13 originally released on King Curtis's 1970 Atco album "Get Ready"; Tracks 12 and 14 previously unreleased.

  1. "Slunky" – 3:33
  2. "Bad Boy" – 3:33
  3. "Lonesome and a Long Way From Home" – 3:29
  4. "After Midnight" – 2:51
  5. "Easy Now" – 2:57
  6. "Blues Power" – 3:08
  7. "Bottle of Red Wine" – 3:06
  8. "Lovin' You, Lovin' Me" – 3:19
  9. "Told You For the Last Time" – 2:30
  10. "Don't Know Why" – 3:10
  11. "Let It Rain" – 5:02
  12. "Blues In 'A'"
    • Session outtake – 10:25
  13. "Teasin'" (Curtis Ousley) – 2:14
    • Performed by King Curtis with Delaney Bramlett, Eric Clapton & Friends.
  14. "She Rides"
    • Previously unreleased "Let It Rain" alternate version – 5:08

The Delaney Bramlett Mix, Disc Two

"After Midnight" originally issued on Clapton's 1988 box set Crossroads; "Comin' Home" and "Groupie (Superstar)" originally issued on Atco in 1969 as a Delaney & Bonnie and Friends single. All other tracks previously unreleased.

  1. "Slunky" – 3:33
  2. "Bad Boy" – 3:41
  3. "Easy Now" – 2:57
  4. "After Midnight" – 3:17
  5. "Blues Power" – 3:19
  6. "Bottle of Red Wine" – 3:06
  7. "Lovin' You, Lovin' Me" – 4:03
  8. "Lonesome and a Long Way From Home" – 3:48
  9. "Don't Know Why" – 3:43
  10. "Let It Rain" – 5:03
  11. "Don't Know Why" – 5:12
    • Previously unreleased Olympic Studios version
  12. "I've Told You For the Last Time" – 6:46
    • Previously unreleased Olympic Studios version
  13. "Comin' Home" (Bonnie Bramlett/Eric Clapton) – 3:14
  14. "Groupie (Superstar)" (Bonnie Bramlett/Leon Russell) – 2:48

Performers

References

  1. ^ Covered in 2009 by The Black Crowes on Warpaint Live.



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