Monday, November 22, 2021

Eric Clapton


 











Artist:  Eric Clapton  
Birth Name:  Eric Patrick Clapton
Born:  March 30, 1945.  Ripley, Surrey, England
Genre:  Rock, Blues, Blues Rock, Hard Rock, British Blues, Contemporary Pop, Adult Contemporary
Occupation:  Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer
Instruments:  Guitar, Vocals

Eric Clapton is an English Rock and Blues Guitarist, Singer and Songwriter.  He was a member of the world famous Rock Groups such as:  The Yardbirds, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, Delaney & Bonnie & Friends, Derek & The Dominos and Plastic Ono Band, he also succeeded in his solo career since 1970.  He is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame:  as a Solo Artist, as a member of The Yardbirds and Cream.  He has been referred to as one of the most important and influential Guitarist of All Time and in ranked second in Rolling Stone Magazine's list of the 100 Greatest Guitarist of All Time, fourth in Gibson's Top 50 Guitarist of All Time.  He was also named No. 5 in Time Magazine's list of "The 10 Best Electric Guitar Players" in 2009.  He has been the recipient of 19 Grammy Awards, and the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music.  In 2004, he was awarded a CBE at Buckingham Palace for services to music.  Eric Clapton also known as "Slowhand".
















Title:  Lady In The Balcony:  Lockdown Sessions (2021)

Genre:  Rock, Blues, Blues Rock, Hard Rock, British Blues, Contemporary Pop, Adult Contemporary

Label:  Mercury Studios

Rating:   *****


Format:  CD


Tracks:


 1.  Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out (3:05)

 2.  Golden Ring (3:24)

 3.  Black Magic Woman (4:21)

 4.  Man Of The World (3:07)

 5.  Kerry (2:27) 

 6.  After Midnight (5:00)

 7.  Bell Bottom Blues (4:32)

 8.  Key To The Highway (3:41)

 9.  River Of Tears (6:54)

10. Rock Me Baby (4:17)

11. Believe In Life (4:52)

12. Going Down Slow (4:27)

13. Layla (5:290

14. Tears In Heaven (4:34)

15. Long Distance Call (3:46)

16. Bad Boy (3:44)

17. Got My Mojo Working (4:44)


























Format:   LP


Tracks:


LP 1:


Side 1:


 1.  Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out (3:05)

 2.  Golden Ring (3:24)

 3.  Black Magic Woman (4:21)

 4.  Man Of The World (3:07)

 5.  Kerry (2:27) 


Side 2:


 1.  After Midnight (5:00)

 2.  Bell Bottom Blues (4:32)

 3.  Key To The Highway (3:41)

 4.  River Of Tears (6:54)


LP 2:


Side 3:


 1.  Rock Me Baby (4:17)

 2.  Believe In Life (4:52)

 3.  Going Down Slow (4:27)

 4.  Layla (5:290


Side 4:


 1.  Tears In Heaven (4:34)

 2.  Long Distance Call (3:46)

 3.  Bad Boy (3:44)

 4.  Got My Mojo Working (4:44)


Personnel:


Eric Clapton:  Guitar, Vocals

Chris Stainton:  Keyboards

Nathan East:  Bass, Vocals

Steve Gadd:  Drums


Lady In The Balcony:  Lockdown Sessions is a live album by Eric Clapton, released on November 12, 2021 by Mercury Music.  In February 2021 Eric Clapton's live shows at The Royal Albert Hall were cancelled due to the global pandemic.  Determined to play he brought his band together in the English countryside.  In the absence of a live audience he decided to record the performances.  This is the culmination of their sessions together at Cowdray House, West Sussex, England.











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