Eric Clapton - Roots of Clapton

Title: Roots of Clapton Artist: Eric Clapton Release Date: 4/23/2002 Label: Import Album Type(s): Greatest Hits UPCs: 5027626550523, 766488666526 Genre: Rock Styles: Blues-Rock, Hard Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, British Blues, Album Rock, Regional Blues Moods: Passionate, Relaxed, Rollicking, Druggy, Earnest, Hypnotic, Reverent, Rousing, Soothing, Stylish, Summery, Visceral, Bittersweet, Earthy, Gentle, Poignant, Refined/Mannered, Sentimental, Street-Smart, Trippy, Fiery, Freewheeling, Plaintive, Raucous, Slick, Smooth, Sprawling, Urgent, Yearning, Bravado, Calm/Peaceful, Detached, Dreamy, Fun, Nocturnal, Searching, Volatile, Brash, Confident, Eerie, Reflective, Reserved, Swaggering, Sweet, Amiable/Good-Natured, Laid-Back/Mellow, Melancholy, Organic Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 1 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 2

1. I'm Your Witchdoctor
2. For Your Love
3. Boom Boom
4. Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
5. Miles Road
6. I Ain't Got You
7. A Certain Girl
8. Tribute to Elmore
9. The Train Kept A Rollin'
10. Freight Loader
11. Talkin' About You
12. Smokestack Lightning [Live]

1. Draggin' My Tail
2. Big Boss Man
3. Snake Drive
4. Got to Hurry
5. West Coast Idea
6. Pounds and Stomps
7. Choker
8. I Wish You Would
9. Got Love If You Want It [Live]
10. Take It Easy Baby [Live]
11. Out on the Water Coast [Live]
12. Five Long Years [Live]

Year Type Label Catalog # 2002 CD Import 265505

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There are numerous collections out that feature tracks from Eric Clapton's early years in the mid-'60s, when he played with John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, and the Yardbirds, but what makes this one stand out is both its length (two discs) and the sequencing, which keeps things fresh and moving. Although Clapton went on to superstardom with Cream, Blind Faith, and his own subsequent solo stuff, he has returned again and again to the blues for inspiration, and never has he been so energetic, bright, and vital a player as at the start of his career. The five live tracks with the Yardbirds included here are a particular delight, and Jimmy Page guests on "Miles Road." ~ Steve Leggett, All Music Guide

Name Credits Jimmy Page Performer