Eric Clapton-From The Cradle (1994)

In 1994, Eric Clapton returned to his blues roots with his twelfth solo studio album after his recent forays into mainstream rock/pop. Composed mostly of blues classics, the album featured a small core group of musicians, including Jim Keltner (drums), Dave Bronze (bass), Jerry Portnoy (harmonica), and Andy Fairweather-Low (guitar). With this new record, Clapton saw the return of his most devoted fans, those who admired his extraordinary guitar skills and his profound blues feeling on the six strings. For the occasion, the guitarist chose a splendid selection of legendary blues tracks such as "Third Degree", "Standin' Round Crying", "Hoochie Coochie Man", "Reconsider Baby", "Motherless Child", and "How Long Blues", demonstrating in each one his immense emotion and purest blues essence, masterfully interpreting each of the songs presented here. A number one hit on the charts in the United States and England, as well as very high positions in a dozen other countries, led to over six million albums sold worldwide.

Eric Clapton-Backless (1978)

In 1978, Eric Clapton had just achieved immense success with his fifth album, "Slowhand", which reached number two on the Billboard charts, earning half a dozen gold and platinum records. Reuniting with the same musicians, studios, and producer (Glyn Johns), Clapton recorded his sixth album, "Backless". Released at the end of 1978, this new release saw the guitarist repeat the same musical formula as its predecessor, although it didn't contain as exciting a repertoire. The album was conceived without too many pretensions, as at that point in his career, Clapton no longer had anything to prove or surprise anyone, given his fabulous trajectory. Even so, the album is somewhat overshadowed by "Slowhand", due to the substantial difference between the two. However, Clapton once again delivers a series of noteworthy tracks, such as the outstanding country version of Feldman and Linn's "Promises", which showcases the guitarist's exceptional technique. There are also two songs written by Bob Dylan, "Walk Out In The Rain" and "If I Don't Be There By Morning", both of mediocre quality despite the British musician's skillful playing. The rhythmic version of J.J. Cale's "I'll Make Love To You Anytime" and "Tulsa Time", another cover, this time of Danny Flowers, are the most notable of the cover compositions. But it is his own songs that are the highlight of this album, starting with the appealing "Watch Out For Lucky" and the outstanding blues "Early In The Morning", while the ballads "Golden Ring" and "Tell Me That You Love Me" are relatively unremarkable. Commercially, "Backless" performed quite well, achieving platinum status and selling over a million copies in the North American market.

Eric Clapton-461 Ocean Boulevard (1974)

Few musicians like Eric Clapton can boast of having belonged to four of the greatest bands in history: The Yardbirds, John Mayall and The Bluesbreakers, Cream, and Blind Faith, with whom he left behind some of the masterpieces of rock music, and yet having a solo career full of ups and downs. This somewhat diminished his credibility, not as a guitarist, which is beyond question, but due to his consistently limited songwriting ability. Even so, his extensive discography includes some of the best albums recorded in the 1970s, such as "461 Ocean Boulevard", released in 1974. This second album was his second and definitively cemented his solo career. In this second release, Clapton skillfully delves into the roots of American music, blending blues, country, and R&B with pop, reggae, and rock. Suggestive tracks like "Let It Grow" alternate with exquisite versions such as Bob Marley's "I Shot The Sheriff", Willie Dixon's "I Can't Hold Out" or Johnny Otis' "Willie and the Hand Jive", while the traditional and lively "Motherless Children" or the beautiful folk blues "Please Be With Me", led the album to the top of the charts on both sides of the Atlantic.

Delaney & Bonnie-Delaney & Bonnie & Friends On Tour with Eric Clapton (1970)

Delaney & Bonnie went on to have one of the most exciting careers in rock. Their powerful sound led some of the best musicians of their time to join them for one of the most spectacular tours of 1970. This duo was formed in the mid-60s by Delaney Bramlett and Bonnie Lynn, who had already gained experience playing with Albert King and Fontella Bass. The duo, who were also married, released their first album in 1968 on Stax Records with Booker T and the MG's as their backing band. A change of record label led them to form a new backing band called Friends; this included Leon Russell, Rita Coolidge, Duane Allman, Jerry McGee, Bobby Whitlock, and Jim Keltner, among other prominent musicians from the California rock scene. This impressive lineup of collaborators alone explains the enormous success of the album "Accept No Substitute - The Original Delaney & Bonnie", released in 1969. This album quickly became a seminal anthology of soul, blues, gospel, and country, brimming with courage and nostalgia. Widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, the duo soon enlisted three new collaborators: George Harrison, Eric Clapton, and Dave Mason. The culmination of this remarkable reunion was a triumphant European tour, captured on the live album "Delaney & Bonnie & Friends On Tour" in 1970. Following the tour, all the musicians returned to their individual pursuits, and the duo continued their career with a few less significant albums until their final split in 1973.

John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers-With Eric Clapton (1966)

Considered as a classic among blues rock classics of all time, this sound adventure that had John Mayall as its main protagonist, is located as a cult work in the history of contemporary music and we can value it as a basic album in the discography of lovers of blues in general.
"Blues Breakers John Mayall With Eric Clapton", was published in England in 1966 and produced by Mike Vernon. A special mention deserves the impeccable recording by the record label Decca Records.
And of course, we will highlight the unmatched quality that the unforgettable members of the Blues Breakers had at that time, led by the godfather of white blues John Mayall, followed by Eric Clapton on guitar, a splendid John Mcvie (later bassist of Fleetwood Mac ) and resounding drummer Hughie Flint.
After working with The Yardbirds, Eric Clapton leaves the band because he sees in it a more commercial and pop orientation than in the beginning. Clapton was much more purist and was influenced after recording with the harmonica player Sonny Boy Willianson II, since he had collaborated with other blues legends.
Around the age of 20, Clapton had been playing at an excellent level for a long time and thanks to John Mayall, he would mature as a magnificent blues guitarist and even as a composer and singer, demonstrating a lot of maturity.
This group would record only this spectacular album, but as a result of it, they never lost touch, they coincided in numerous collaborations over time, which were essential to cover even more glory.
The original version includes 12 songs, several of them are anthological versions belonging to musicians such as Robert Johnson, Otis Rush, Freddie King or Ray Charles.
They open with a great "All Your Love" and they will no longer let you escape with that priceless gem that is "Hide Away", a tremendous instrumental property owned by Freddie King. They continue with three of Mayall's best classics "Little Girl", "Another Man" and "Double Crossing Time".
Fantastic the "What´d I Say" by Ray Charles, also monumental "Parchman Farm", which marks a frenetic rhythm of harmonica, to move to an emotional "Have You Heard". The magic influence of the blues myth par excellence, Robert Johnson, can be felt with "Ramblin´ on My Mind". Clapton and Mayall are thoroughly employed in the "Steppin Out", wrapped by a good section of winds. And what better way to end with that rough diamond that is "It Ain´t Right" by Little Walter.
This concludes this essential blues rock album, made by young musicians of great virtuosity and proven experience, with Mayall as conductor, a Clapton improvising and bringing out a clear and direct sound to his Les Paul guitar, a masterful John Mcvie on bass and a forceful Hughie Flint on drums.

Eric Clapton-Just One Night (1980)

At the end of the 70's Eric Clapton was living an artistic moment with some stability, both personal, commercial and popularity, he had published in recent years several successful works such as "Slowhand" (1977) and "Backless" (1978).
At the beginning of the eighties, the double live album entitled "Just One Night" was published, recorded entirely at the Budokan in Tokyo, a year earlier during the Backless tour, and with the particularity of using as a support band a different line-up than the one that would record the mentioned album.
For this tour, he would have Albert Lee as second guitar, Henry Spinetti as drums, Dave Markee on bass and Chris Stainton as keyboard player.
The repertoire contained their own songs and versions such as the traditional blues "Early In The Morning" or "Rambling On My Mind", some of their most recent hits such as "Cocaine", "Tulsa Time", "Wonderful Tonight" or "Lay Down Sally", and rock and blues classics such as "Further On Up The Road" or "Blues Power".
It was found that Clapton did not want to continue living on the legacy of his former bands from the past such as Cream, Blind Faith or Derek And The Dominos by not including any of their legendary songs in this live.
An album where the magic of Clapton's guitar continues to amaze, but which nevertheless suffers from the incendiary and passionate spark that it once transmitted.
Even so the album reaped enormous success in the British and North American charts reaching the top positions during 1980.

Eric Clapton-Slowhand (1977)

This is an album that everyone associates with their most successful songs; "Cocaine", but that nevertheless contains many more elements than just that mythical song.
A work that not only stands out for its guitar, but also for its great compositions.
It is logical that if it is since "Cocaine" is one of the most emblematic themes of rock and not only for its music but also for its theme.
However, it would be unfair to ignore great jewels such as the wonderful "Wonderful Tonight", full of beauty and sweetness or the powerful country "Lay Down Sally", both songs by Clapton.
This trio of songs made this album a memorable and essential album that transcends beyond time.

Eric Clapton-Journeyman (1989)

For much of the 1980s, Eric Clapton's musical journey was marked by albums of limited quality and commercial appeal, with predictable works far removed from his earlier output. Albums like "Another Ticket", "Money and Cigarettes", and "Behind the Sun" were experiments quite distinct from his blues style, focusing more on the electronic sounds typical of the 1980s, and featuring a watered-down Eric Clapton, both in his songwriting and instrumental performance. Toward the end of the 1980s came his eleventh album, "Journeyman", where he recovered his unmistakable style and returned to his blues roots. Recorded between The Power Station studios in New York and The Town House in London, throughout much of 1989, the album featured a string of renowned musicians, including Robert Cray (guitar), Nathan East (bass), George Harrison (guitar), Pino Palladino (bass), Phil Collins (drums), David Sanborn (saxophone), and Daryl Hall (vocals), among many others. The album opens with the spectacular "Pretending", which, along with the charming bluesy "Running On Faith", the catchy "Bad Love", and the soul-rock "No Alibis", are the highlights of this release. However his characteristic blues influence is present in the tracks "Before You Acuse Me", "Old Love", and the jazzy "Hard Times", while "Lead Me On", "Run So Far", and "Anything For Your Love" showcase Clapton's more subdued side with his usual enchanting ballads. With this album Eric Clapton returned to the top of the charts, earning half a dozen platinum records and sales exceeding four million copies worldwide. Moreover, and more importantly, he regained his credibility, which he had lost for some years, as one of the best guitarists in rock history.

Eric Clapton-Eric Clapton (1970)

In the early seventies, Eric Clapton had an impressive artistic career behind him. His work with The Yardbirds, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, Delaney and Bonnie & Friends, and Derek and The Dominos had earned him guitar superstar status, inspiring the famous slogan "Clapton is God". Fed up with it all, Clapton initially wanted to join John Lennon's Plastic Ono Band as just another guitarist, but soon after, he focused on his first solo project. On this debut album, the original repertoire was composed in collaboration with Bonnie Bramlett, Leon Russell, and Steve Cropper, while the J.J. Cale cover "After Midnight" is the only non-original track. For the recording, Eric Clapton enlisted some members of Delaney & Bonnie, a band that had previously opened for Blind Faith, as well as Derek and The Dominos, along with Leon Russell and Stephen Stills, among other prominent musicians from the California rock scene. The songs included here are rooted in rock and blues, and feature the aforementioned "After Midnight," as well as the excellent tracks "Bad Boy", "Slunky", "Lonesome and a Long Way from Home", "Blues Power", "Bottle of Red Wine", and "Let It Rain".