by Eric Clapton
First published 1989
Eric Clapton opens his guitar case and pulls together thirty tracks that span his legendary career. The collection draws from his work with Cream, Blind Faith, and his solo ventures. Clapton selects "Can't Find My Way Home" alongside "Strange Brew," placing the introspective ballad next to the psychedelic rocker. He includes "Sunshine Of Your Love" and "White Room," two songs that helped define rock guitar in the late 1960s. The musician curates these pieces as the first volume of a special collector's series. Clapton arranges the tracks to showcase his evolution from blues purist to rock innovator. Each song represents a different chapter in his musical journey, from the heavy riffs of Cream to the more subdued acoustic work. The collection captures Clapton's ability to move between raw power and delicate emotion within the same set.
Genres: biography-memoir, music
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional
Tropes: musical-journey
Period: 20th-Century, Late-1960s
168 pages · Paperback · Hal Leonard Corporation