Backtrackin'

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Backtrackin'
Eric Clapton - Backtrackin' Coverart.png
Compilation album by
Eric Clapton
ReleasedMay 1984
Recorded1966–1980
GenreRock
Length105:54
LabelPolydor
Eric Clapton chronology
Money and Cigarettes
(1983) 		Backtrackin'
(1984) 		Behind the Sun
(1985)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic3.5/5 stars link

Backtrackin' is a two-disc compilation album by Eric Clapton spanning the years 1966 to 1980. It was released in 1984. The compilation contains all of Clapton's best known songs with Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominos, and his solo 1970s work through his 1980 live album Just One Night. This compilation album is made in Germany and is only available in the United States as an import. It was originally released by Starblend Records, and has since been reissued by Polydor Records. This 2 CD compilation is currently out of print in some markets while still available in some form in others.

Track listing[]

The original vinyl album had each side as its own section. Side 1 (tracks 1–6 on CD 1) were listed as "singles". Side 2 (tracks 7–11 on CD 1) were listed as "history". Side 3 (tracks 1–6 on CD 2) were listed as "classics". Side 4 (tracks 7–11 on CD 2) wrapped it up with live material. The same section listings can be found on the CD pressings.

Disc 1[]

  1. "I Shot the Sheriff" (Bob Marley) – 4:26
  2. "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" (Bob Dylan) – 4:26
  3. "Lay Down Sally" (Eric Clapton, Marcy Levy, George Terry) – 3:55
  4. "Promises" (Richard Feldman, Roger Linn) – 3:05
  5. "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" (Traditional, arr. by Clapton) – 3:35
  6. "Wonderful Tonight" (Clapton) – 3:45
  7. "Sunshine of Your Love" (Pete Brown, Jack Bruce, Clapton) – 4:14
  8. "Tales of Brave Ulysses" (Clapton, Martin Sharp) – 2:50
  9. "Badge" (Clapton, George Harrison) – 2:46
  10. "Little Wing" (Jimi Hendrix) – 5:38
  11. "Layla" (Clapton, Jim Gordon) – 7:10

Disc 2[]

  1. "Cocaine" (J.J. Cale) – 3:40
  2. "Strange Brew" (Clapton, Gail Collins, Felix Pappalardi) – 2:48
  3. "Spoonful" (Willie Dixon) – 6:32
  4. "Let It Rain" (Bonnie Bramlett, Delaney Bramlett, Clapton) – 5:08
  5. "Have You Ever Loved a Woman?" (Billy Myles) – 7:04
  6. "Presence of the Lord" (Clapton) – 4:49
  7. "Crossroads" (Live) (Robert Johnson) – 4:17
  8. "Roll It Over" (Live) (Clapton, Bobby Whitlock) – 6:39
  9. "Can't Find My Way Home" (Live) (Steve Winwood) – 5:16
  10. "Blues Power" (Live) (Clapton, Leon Russell) – 7:26
  11. "Further on Up the Road" (Live) (Joe Medwick, Don Robey) – 7:08

Personnel[]

  • Eric Clapton – guitars, vocals (all tracks except A8 and B6)
  • Yvonne Elliman – backing vocals (A1, A2, A3, A5, A6 and B9)
  • George Terry – backing vocals (A1), guitar (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1 and B9)
  • – organ (A1, A2, A5 and A6), Keyboards (A4 and B1)
  • Albhy Galuten – piano (A1)
  • Carl Radle – bass (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A10, A11, B1, B4, B5, B8 and B9), percussion (A11)
  • Jamie Oldaker – drums (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1 and B9)
  • Marcy Levy – backing vocals (A2, A3, A4, A5, A6 and B9)
  • Jack Bruce – bass (A7, A8, A9, B2, B3, B7), vocals (A7, A8, B2, B3 and B7), Harmonica (B3 and B7)
  • Ginger Baker – drums (A7, A8, A9, B2, B3, B6 and B7)
  • Felix Pappalardi – keyboards (A9)
  • George Harrison (credited as L'Angelo Misterioso) – rhythm guitar (A9)
  • Duane Allman – guitar (A10, A11, B5 and B8)
  • Bobby Whitlock – keyboards (A10, A11 and B5), acoustic guitar (A11), organ (B4 and B8)
  • Jim Gordon – drums (A10, A11, B4, B5 and B8), piano (A11)
  • Rita Coolidge – backing vocals (B4)
  • Delaney Bramlett – backing vocals (B4), rhythm guitar (B4)
  • – backing vocals (B4)
  • Leon Russell – piano (B4)
  • Stevie Winwood – keyboards (B6), vocals (B6)
  • – bass (B6)
  • Chris Stainton – keyboards (B10 and B11)
  • Albert Lee – guitar (B10 and B11), keyboards (B10 and B11), vocals (B10 and B11)
  • – bass (B10 and B11)
  • Henry Spinetti – drums (B10 and B11)

Charts[]

Chart (1984) Peak
position
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[1] 79
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[2] 35
UK Albums (OCC)[3] 29

References[]

  1. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Eric Clapton – Backtrackin'" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Charts.nz – Eric Clapton – Backtrackin'". Hung Medien. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 September 2020.


Stub icon

This 1980s rock album–related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by .

  • v
  • t
Retrieved from ""