Backless

by Eric Clapton

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  • Type: Album
  • Released: November 1978
  • Label: RSO
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 40:44
  • Community rating: 3.03/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Continuing the laid-back, Tulsa-sound aesthetic established on 'Slowhand', the project features prominent contributions from J.J. Cale and Marcy Levy. The slick, understated production yielded the hit single "Promises", cementing the guitarist's transition into adult contemporary radio formats.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic

Tracklist

  1. Walk Out In The Rain (4:12)
  2. Watch Out For Lucy (3:25)
  3. I'll Make Love To You Anytime (3:21)
  4. Roll It (3:40)
  5. Tell Me That You Love Me (3:30)
  6. If I Don't Be There By Morning (4:35)
  7. Early In The Morning (7:55)
  8. Promises (3:01)
  9. Golden Ring (3:30)
  10. Tulsa Time (3:30)

Credits

  • Eric Clapton - primary artist, guitar, vocals, written-by, arranged by
  • Carl Radle - bass, vocals
  • Jamie Oldaker - drums, percussion, vocals
  • George Terry - guitar
  • Dick Sims - keyboards, keyboard
  • Marcy Levy - vocals, written-by, vocal
  • Bob Dylan - written-by
  • Helena Springs - written-by

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