Eric clapton, guitar god, has written his autobiography, aptly titled clapton, the autobiography. After midnightbadge, cocaine, crosscut saw, cross road blues crossroads, forever man, have you ever loved a woman, hide away, lay down sally, nobody knows you when youre down and out, sunshine of your love, white room. See all books authored by eric clapton, including clapton. Spellbound we are an internet retailer in business since 2004. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Richard clapton born 18 may is an australian singersongwriterguitarist and producer. Eric clapton complete clapton by eric clapton, paperback. Explore books by eric clapton with our selection at. Layla is a song by eric clapton from the album layla and other assorted love songs. After midnight badge change the world cocaine i feel free i shot the sheriff layla my fathers eyes pretending riding with the king sunshine of your love tears in heaven wonderful tonight more. Oct 15, 2007 eric clapton brutally honest in new book. He reached the top 20 on the related albums chart with goodbye tiger 1977, hearts on the nightline 1979, the great escape 1982, and the very best of richard clapton compilation, 1982.
Two other singles, spellbound april and the best years of our lives september did not chart in. The autobiography is at its most vivid when hes describing road trips. Eric clapton live history eric clapton photographic book. Find eric clapton similar, influenced by and follower information on allmusic. Eric clapton s laidback classic wonderful tonight is from his hit 1977 album, slowhand, and was written in just a few hours as he waited for his wife to make up her mind about which dress to wear for a party. Better than hex is the fifth novel in the spellbound series, which was released in the year 2017. Its an eclectic collection of songs that werent really on the map and i like it so much because if its a surprise to the fans, thats only because its a surprise. Oct 09, 2007 clapton it has to be said is a master of self depreciation with, at least in the early part of the book a healthy disregard for the patience of the reader giving as he does quite the most unnecessary time to people and happenings that could have been replaced with far more interesting goings on. Tracking is not available for orders shipped outside of the united states. Now customize the name of a clipboard to store your clips. Enjoy a great reading experience when you buy the kindle edition of this book. Among those is of course his guitar playing, that has evolved since the sixties towards a slower, more relaxed approach that culminated with his 1992 hit unplugged. Roll hall of famer eric clapton unveils a surprising side to the rocker. In 1965, an anonymous fan spraypainted the slogan clapton is god in a london underground station.
Search the catalogue for collection items held by the national library of australia new search eresources user lists feedback help collection delivery times visitor update. Our specialty is interactive fun and learn educational books for kids from birth to young adults. Shortly after playing the fairfield halls in south london as part of. Covid19 ask a librarian due to the need to contain the spread of coronavirus covid19 the library building and reading rooms are closed to visitors until further notice. He has sold tens of millions of records, played sellout concerts all over the world and been central to the significant musical developments of. I finished the book, all 1447 pages of it and i am unfortunately disappointed. Clapton autobiography by clapton eric, signed abebooks. Like dylan and mccartney he is an icon and a living legend. Richard claptons birth year and name are both elusive. The text is sometimes a bit clunky but i feel its written from the heart. The 360 page eric clapton live history book will comprise 85% unseen or unpublished concert photos, and 15% already known content. With striking intimacy and candor, eric clapton tells the story of his eventful and inspiring life in this poignant and honest autobiography.
Clapton recalled that most of his writing came with a pen in one hand and a drink in the other. Fender complete clapton songbook music staff paper guitar recorded versions 9781423434375. Eric clapton signed the cream of eric clapton cd album. In a 2002 interview with the age s warwick mcfadyen, he described himself as being 50something. It covers his entire life, from his poor upbringing, to the present day as happy family man. Eric clapton has 142 books on goodreads with 40337 ratings.
They are the tribal elders of popular music, you might say. I dont spellbound nora roberts spellbound follows worldfamous photographer calin farrell on his muchneeded vacation in ireland. Spellbound is also the exclusive distributor of letterland. New book claims eric clapton might have had an affair with. Richard clapton every nation with a great tradition in rock gives rise to artists whose longevity places them in a special, sparsely populated strata of the entertainment world. Like dylan and mccartney, he is an icon and a living legend. Eric clapton deluxe revised edition pianovocalguitar including new 16 songs.
Its actually better than it was meant to be because, in a way, i just let it happen. Biography books the gospel according to god eric claptons stellar career and tortured personal life make a compelling but depressing autobiography, says. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Jan 01, 2007 eric clapton, guitar god, has written his autobiography, aptly titled clapton, the autobiography. Our entire range of more than 5000 products is specially imported from uk and us. He played in the bands the yardbirds, cream, and derek and the dominos before starting a solo career. May 27, 2008 this is an autobiography and eric clapton is a musician, not a writer and it shows in the style of writing. This is the cd album of the cream of eric clapton, signed by eric clapton, presented here in excellent condition with original signed sleeve as shown.
The autobiography by clapton, eric and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Bad choices were my specialty, and if something honest and decent came along, i would shun it or run the other way. British guitarist eric clapton is the most widely acclaimed bluesman of our times and there are several good reasons for that. These books are incredible cozy mysteries with a dash of the supernatural thrown in for a nice mix. Drums mark meyer 2electric piano fender rhodes piano cos russolead guitar.
Clipping is a handy way to collect important slides you want to go back to later. Oct 28, 2007 claptons first guitar he seems to remember them all was a hoyer too big for him, and painful to play. More than a rock star, eric clapton is an icon, a living embodiment of the history of rock music. The autobiography, one of the most revered and private figures in the history of rock, blues, and pop finally shares his astonishing life story.
Pages and dust cover are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The autobiography 1st edition 1st printing signed eric clapton by eric clapton. Maybe this is why, as honest as clapton is, it left me wanting a bit. I had high hopes for this book, it has magic, love, adventure and written by the famed nora roberts. Eric clapton, british rock musician who was a highly influential guitarist in the late 1960s and early 70s and later became a major singersongwriter. This album wasnt what it was intended to be at all. The life and music of eric clapton norman, philip on. Eric clapton by eric clapton overdrive rakuten overdrive. A mumbai based bookstore specializing in childrens books, activity books and thinking skills books. Norman watson read an excerpt in which clapton writes about his first electric guitar. Richard clapton about inxs on the morning show duration. Apparently, he was quite the ladies man, allegedly knocking boots. Eric clapton joins john mayalls bluesbreakers and then quits to form cream, but first he records the beano album, a classic. His solo top 20 hits on the kent music report singles chart are girls on the avenue 1975 and i am an island 1982.
Video for spellbound off the album the great escape 1982. After midnight badge change the world cocaine i feel free i shot the sheriff layla my fathers eyes pretending riding with the king sunshine of your love tears in heaven. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Christopher simon sykes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Eric clapton complete clapton by eric clapton softcover. I found a pattern in my behavior that had been repeating itself for years, decades even.