Complete Clapton : Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton is widely considered one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time. He played with The Yardbirds, a seminal 60s blues-rock band that would go on to become Led Zeppelin, before recording an album that is known as one of the greatest blues-rock albums ever made, with John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers. Clapton's "Complete Clapton" is an outstanding double CD collection that give anyone who had heard of Eric Clapton, but didn't have any of his music. It is an economical collection that is fairly representative of his music, but it is nowhere near a comprehensive collection of his music. With music from his work with Cream, Blind Faith, Derek & the Dominos, and his solo work, including tracks with B.B. King and J.J. Cale. If you are a true fan of Clapton and you really want to have a definitive collection of his work, what CD's can you purchase now that will give you a true sense of the groups he played with and how his music evolved over the years.
Disc 1 is a reasonable run through classics from Derek and the Dominos, Blind Faith and early solo albums - it's a steamroller reminder of the magic he has in his hands. Disc 2 does include his hits, including work with BB King, JJ Cale and (to his fans' eternal regret) the Phil Collins-produced albums. It points to his increasing reliance on middle-of-the-road songs and by-the-numbers soloing. The primal crunch of Cream's "Sunshine of Your Love," the bluesy riffarama that is Derek & the Dominos' evergreen "Layla," the country-tinged twangfest "Lay Down Sally"--you name it, COMPLETE CLAPTON has it.
Song List: | 1. | I Feel Free (Album Version) | 2:53 | | 2. | Sunshine Of Your Love | 4:10 | | 3. | White Room (Album Version) | 4:57 | | 4. | Crossroads [Live At Winterland] | 4:07 | | 5. | Badge (Album Version) | 2:41 | | 6. | Presence Of The Lord (Album Version) | 4:47 | | 7. | After Midnight [Alternate Mix] | 3:07 | | 8. | Let It Rain (Album Version) | 5:03 | | 9. | Bell Bottom Blues (Album Version) | 5:00 | | 10. | Layla (Album Version) | 7:08 | | 11. | Let It Grow (Album Version) | 4:54 | | 12. | I Shot The Sheriff (Album Version) | 4:21 | | 13. | Knockin' On Heaven's Door (Album Version) | 4:33 | | 14. | Hello Old Friend (Album Version) | 3:33 | | 15. | Cocaine | 3:33 | | 16. | Lay Down Sally (Album Version) | 3:48 | | 17. | Wonderful Tonight | 3:39 | | 18. | Promises (Album Version) | 2:57 | | 19. | I Can't Stand It (Album Version) | 4:08 | | 20. | I've Got A Rock 'N' Roll Heart (Album Version) | 3:13 | | 21. | She's Waiting (Album Version) | 4:55 | | 22. | Forever Man (Album Version) | 3:12 | | 23. | It's In The Way That You Use It (Album Version) | 4:11 | | 24. | Miss You (Album Version) | 5:06 | | 25. | Pretending (Album Version) | 4:43 | | 26. | Bad Love (Album Version) | 5:08 | | 27. | Tears In Heaven (Album Version) | 4:31 | | 28. | Layla [Unplugged] (Edit) | 4:39 | | 29. | Running On Faith [Unplugged] (Edit) | 6:11 | | 30. | Motherless Child (Album Version) | 2:56 | | 31. | Change The World (Album Version) | 3:54 | | 32. | My Father's Eyes (Album Version) | 5:23 | | 33. | Riding With The King (Album Version) | 4:23 | | 34. | Sweet Home Chicago (Album Version) | 5:16 | | 35 | If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day (Album Version) | 3:26 | | 36. | Ride The River (Album Version) | 4:36 |
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