Time Pieces: The Best of Eric Clapton

by Eric Clapton

Time Pieces: The Best of Eric Clapton cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: March 1982
  • Label: Polydor
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 44:45
  • Community rating: 3.62/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Focusing heavily on the guitarist's solo output from the 1970s, this compilation highlights his pivot toward a more laid-back, radio-friendly blues-rock sound. It features his chart-topping cover of 'I Shot the Sheriff' and essential tracks from his brief Derek and the Dominos era.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, hedonism

Tracklist

  1. I Shot The Sheriff (4:21)
  2. After Midnight (3:08)
  3. Knockin' On Heaven's Door (4:19)
  4. Wonderful Tonight (3:38)
  5. Layla (7:04)
  6. Cocaine (3:33)
  7. Lay Down Sally (3:48)
  8. Willie And The Hand Jive (3:27)
  9. Promises (2:59)
  10. Swing Low Sweet Chariot (3:27)
  11. Let It Grow (4:55)

Credits

  • Eric Clapton - primary artist, guitar, vocals, words by, music by
  • Dave Markee - bass guitar
  • Henry Spinetti - drums, percussion
  • Albert Lee - guitar, vocals
  • Chris Stainton - keyboards
  • Gary Brooker - keyboards, vocals, words by, music by
  • Mike Fuller - lacquer cut by
  • Eddie Setser - words by, music by

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