Eric Clapton - The History Of Eric Clapton Album

Tracklist

1	–Cream	Spoonful Bass, Harmonica, Vocals – Jack BruceDrums – Ginger BakerGuitar, Vocals – Eric ClaptonProducer – Felix PappalardiWritten-By – Willie Dixon	16:44
2	–Eric Clapton & Jimmy Page	Tribute To Elmore Guitar – Eric Clapton, Jimmy PageProducer – Immediate Records, Inc.Written-By – Eric Clapton, James Page	3:00
3	–Eric Clapton	Blues Power Bass – Carl RadleDrums – Jim GordonEngineer [Recording] – Bill HalversonGuitar, Vocals – Eric ClaptonOrgan – Bobby WhitlockPiano – Leon RussellProducer, Arranged By, Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – Delaney BramlettSaxophone – Bobby KeysTrumpet – Jim PriceWritten-By – Eric Clapton, Leon Russell	3:45
4	–Cream	Badge Bass – Jack BruceDrums – Ginger BakerEngineer [Recording] – Adrian Barber, Bill Halverson, Damon Lyon-ShawGuitar, Vocals – Eric ClaptonProducer, Piano, Mellotron – Felix PappalardiRhythm Guitar – L'Angelo MisteriosoWritten-By – Eric Clapton, George Harrison	2:45
5	–Cream	Crossroads Bass, Harmonica, Vocals – Jack BruceDrums – Ginger BakerEngineer [Re-mix] – Adrian BarberEngineer [Recording] – Bill HalversonGuitar, Vocals – Eric ClaptonProducer – Felix PappalardiWritten-By – Robert Johnson	4:13
6	–Delaney & Bonnie & Friends	Only You Know And I Know Bass – Carl RadleCongas, Bongos – Tex Johnson Drums – Jim GordonEngineer [Re-mix] – Bill HalversonEngineer [Recording] – Andy Johns, Glyn JohnsGuitar, Written-By – Dave MasonLead Guitar – Eric ClaptonOrgan, Vocals – Bobby WhitlockProducer – Delaney Bramlett, Jimmy MillerRhythm Guitar, Vocals, Arranged By [Horns] – Delaney BramlettSaxophone – Bobby KeysTrumpet, Trombone, Arranged By [Horns] – Jim PriceVocals – Bonnie Bramlett, Rita Coolidge	4:10
7	–Delaney & Bonnie & Friends	I Don't Want To Discuss It Bass – Carl RadleCongas, Bongos – Tex Johnson Drums – Jim GordonEngineer [Re-mix] – Bill HalversonEngineer [Recording] – Andy Johns, Glyn JohnsGuitar – Dave MasonLead Guitar – Eric ClaptonOrgan, Vocals – Bobby WhitlockProducer – Delaney Bramlett, Jimmy MillerRhythm Guitar, Vocals, Arranged By [Horns] – Delaney BramlettSaxophone – Bobby KeysTrumpet, Trombone, Arranged By [Horns] – Jim PriceVocals – Bonnie Bramlett, Rita CoolidgeWritten-By – Beatty, Cooper, Shelby	5:15
8	–Derek & The Dominos	Layla Bass, Percussion – Carl RadleDrums, Percussion, Piano – Jim GordonEngineer [Recording] – Chuck Kirkpatrick, Howie Albert, Carl Richardson, Mac Emerman, Ronnie AlbertExecutive-Producer – Tom DowdGuitar – Duane AllmanGuitar, Lead Vocals – Eric ClaptonPiano, Organ, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar – Bobby WhitlockProducer, Arranged By – Dominos, TheWritten-By – Eric Clapton, Jim Gordon	7:10
9	–Blind Faith	Sea Of Joy Bass – Rick GrechDrums – Ginger BakerGuitar – Eric ClaptonProducer, Engineer [Recording] – Jimmy MillerWritten-By, Keyboards, Vocals – Steve Winwood	5:22
10	–Derek & The Dominos	Tell The Truth - Jam Bass – Carl RadleDrums – Jim GordonEngineer [Re-mix] – Gene PaulEngineer [Recording] – Howie Albert, Ronnie AlbertExecutive-Producer – Tom DowdGuitar – Eric ClaptonKeyboards – Bobby WhitlockProducer, Arranged By – Dominos, TheWritten-By – Bobby Whitlock, Eric Clapton	9:27
11	–Cream	Sunshine Of Your Love Bass, Vocals – Jack BruceDrums – Ginger BakerGuitar, Vocals – Eric ClaptonProducer – Felix PappalardiWritten-By – Clapton, Bruce, Brown	4:08
12	–Derek & The Dominos	Tell The Truth Bass – Carl RadleDrums – Jim GordonGuitar – Eric ClaptonKeyboards – Bobby WhitlockProducer – Phil SpectorWritten-By – Bobby Whitlock, Eric Clapton	3:20
13	–King Curtis	Teasin' Engineer [Overdub] – Lew HahnEngineer [Recording & Re-mix] – Bill HalversonLead Guitar – Eric ClaptonProducer, Acoustic Guitar, Rhythm Guitar – Delaney BramlettSoprano Saxophone, Arranged By – King CurtisWritten-By – Curtis Ousley	2:15
14	–Yardbirds, The	I Ain't Got You Bass, Directed By [Musical Direction] – Paul Samwell-SmithDrums – Jim McCartyLead Guitar – Eric ClaptonProducer – Giorgio GomelskyRhythm Guitar – Chris DrejaVocals – Keith RelfWritten-By – Calvin Carter	2:55
15	–Eric Clapton & The Powerhouse	I Want To Know Producer – Jac Holzman, Mark Abramson, Paul RothchildVocals – Steve AngeloWritten-By – S. MacLeod	2:10
16	–Bluesbreakers, The	Hideaway Bass Guitar – John McVieDrums – Hughie FlintEngineer [Recording] – Gus DudgeonProducer – Mike VernonVocals, Guitar – Eric ClaptonVocals, Piano, Organ, Harmonica – John MayallWritten-By – Freddie King, Sonny Thompson	3:08

Credits

• Design [Album] – Loring Eutemey
• Liner Notes – Jean-Charles Costa
• Mastered By – AT/GP
• Photography By [Cover] – Barry Feinstein, Camouflage Productions
• Research [& Collation] – Jim Delehant, Mark Meyerson

Notes

Reissue - yellow Atco labels with Ⓦ Warner Communications credit on Side A (One) label rim.
Printed matrix with suffix PR > Presswell
Other pressing plant variations:
- MO History Of Eric Clapton
- RI History Of Eric Clapton

This release was pressed by Presswell "PR", Another pressing variation by plant "MO" exists History Of Eric Clapton

Release is auto-coupled:
"In this two record set, Side One is back with Side Three and Side Two is backed with Side Four"

On front cover: A Product of Polydor-England

A1: from Epic EG 30135 "The Yardbirds," courtesy of Giorgio Gomelsky.
A2: from London PS 492 "Blues Breakers," courtesy of London Records.
A3: Courtesy of RCA Records.
A4: from Elektra EKL 4002 "What's Shakin'," courtesy of Elektra Records.
A5: from Atco SD 33-232 "Cream: Disraeli Gears," by arrangement with The Robert Stigwood Organization, Ltd.
A6, B1: from Atco SD 2-700 "Cream: Wheels of Fire," by arrangement with The Robert Stigwood Organization, Ltd. 'Crossroads' recorded live at The Fillmore West, San Francisco, California.
B2: from Atco SD 7001 "Cream: Goodbye," by arrangement with The Robert Stigwood Organization, Ltd.
C1: from Atco SD 33-304 "Blind Faith," by arrangement with Robert Stigwood & Chris Blackwell.
C2, C3: from Atco SD 33-326 "Delaney & Bonnie & Friends on Tour with Eric Clapton." Recorded live in England.
C4: from Atco SD 33-383 "King Curtis: Get Ready." Recorded at Sunset Sound Studios, Los Angeles, California.
C5: from Atco SD-329 "Eric Clapton," by arrangement with The Robert Stigwood Organization, Ltd. Recorded at Village Recorders, West Los Angeles, California.
D1: from Atco single 6780, by arrangement with The Robert Stigwood Organization, Ltd.
D2: Previously unreleased
D3: from Atco SD 2-704 "Derek and the Dominos: Layla"

Released in the U.S.A. by special arrangement with Polydor Records, Ltd., London
℗ 1972 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Mfg. by Atlantic Recording Corp., 1841 Broadway, New York, N.Y.

Inner (LP) sleeve printed by Queens Litho in U.S.A.

Companies

• Licensed From – Polydor Records Ltd.
• Manufactured By – Atlantic Recording Corporation
• Phonographic Copyright (p) – Atlantic Recording Corporation
• Pressed By – Monarch Record Mfg. Co.
• Printed By – Queens Litho
• Mastered At – Atlantic Studios

Short intro

The History of Eric Clapton is a compilation double LP, released in 1972 by Polydor Records in the United Kingdom, and Atco Records in the United States. It features Eric Clapton performing in various bands between 1964 and 1970, including The Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith and Derek and the Dominos. The compilation is notable for helping Clapton's career when he was battling heroin addiction and making the song Layla famous. It is also notable for being perhaps the first compilation in rock music to. Welcome to Eric Clapton's mailing list. Customize your notifications for tour dates near your hometown, birthday wishes, or special discounts in our online store Please fill out the correct information. In addition, if I have checked the box above, I agree to receive such updates and messages about similar artists, products and offers. Listen free to Eric Clapton The History of Eric Clapton I Ain't Got You, Hideaway and more. 16 tracks 85:52. Complete your Eric Clapton Clapton album. 1970 studio album by Eric Clapton. Eric Clapton. Studio album by. Eric Clapton is the debut solo album from British rock musician Eric Clapton, released in August 1970 under Atco and Polydor Records. 1 Background and artwork. The History of Eric Clapton. Eric Clapton at His Best. Eric Clapton, Cream, Derek & The Dominos. Eric Clapton & Friends: The Breeze - An Appreciation Of JJ Cale. Classic Eric Clapton. Eric Clapton & Friends - The Album. Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker. Eric Clapton is often cited as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, clocking up a UK Official Singles Chart Number 1 with the Neneh Cherry, Chrissie Hynde and Cher in 1995 with Love Can Build A Bridge and a UK Number 1 with 1994s From The Cradle. Eric Clapton 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 of Cream. Eric Clapton has been the recipient of 18 Grammy Awards, and the BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music in 1987, and in 2004 he was awarded a CBE at Buckingham Palace for serv. Eric Clapton paid tribute to Eddie Boyd a few months after his death by including this song and Third Degree in his album From The Cradle, 1994. Teri Shockley. 6 June at 20:01. He is such an amazing and versatile artist. He speaks to me through. his lyrics and his music has always had the ability to lift me up and carry me to a different place. Eric Clapton - History Book added a new photo to the album Princes Trust, 1986. 20 June at 10:59 . Official release setlist: 01. In a Big Country - Big Country 02. Marlene On The Wall - Suzanne Vega 03. Hot Water - Level 42. Your Song - Elton John 05. The History of Eric Clapton album, now long deleted, was released by Atco in America and Polydor in his home country. It was a double set covering his already numerous incarnations on record. The LP set out in 1964 with the Yardbirds version of I Aint Got You and moved to his days with John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, on Freddie Kings Hideaway. This album includes glimpses of Eric since 1964. The public appetite to leaf through Claptons back pages was strong. History of Eric Clapton climbed to No. 6 in the US, enjoying a 42-week chart run and turning gold in July 1972, just three months after it charted. Follow the official Best Of Eric Clapton playlist