Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Eric Clapton 1978 - Backless

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Released November 1978
Recorded 1978 (?)
Genre Rock
Length 41:01
Label Polydor Records
Producer Glyn Johns


Backless is an album by blues rocker Eric Clapton, released in 1978. The album reached the #8 position on the pop charts. While the single "Promises" only reached #37 in the UK, it was a much bigger success in the US, reaching #9 on the Billboard charts. The album is notable for being the first studio album that has an impression on the CD itself that is not silver.


Track listing
"Walk Out in the Rain" (Bob Dylan, Helena Springs) – 4:16
"Watch Out for Lucy" (Clapton) – 3:26
"I'll Make Love To You Anytime" (J. J. Cale) – 3:23
"Roll It" (Clapton, Marcy Levy) – 3:42
"Tell Me That You Love Me" (Clapton) – 3:31
"If I Don't Be There by Morning" (Dylan, Springs) – 4:38
"Early in the Morning" (Traditional) – 7:58
"Promises" (Richard Feldman, Roger Linn) – 3:04
"Golden Ring" (Clapton) – 3:32
"Tulsa Time" (Danny Flowers) – 3:28



Musicians
Eric Clapton: Guitars & Vocals
Dick Sims: Keyboards
Marcy Levy: Vocals
George Terry: Guitar
Carl Radle: Bass Guitar & Vocals
Jamie Oldaker: Drums, Percussion & Vocals
Benny Gallagher & Graham Lyle: Backing Vocals on "Golden Ring"