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Eric Clapton
( aka Slowhand )
More details at
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More details at
Artist Web Site (opens in a new window)
Notes
1
Born Eric Patrick Clapton on 30 March 1945 in England, UK.
Awards
5
Nominated for the Favourite Pop/Rock Male Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1993
Awarded the Favourite Pop/Rock Male Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1994
Awarded the Favourite Pop/Rock Male Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1997
Awarded the Favourite Pop/Rock Male Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1999
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 2000
Chart Trivia
2
Had 1 US Chart Number 1.
Included in Johnnie's Jukebox chart. For more details visit
BBC.
Was A Member Of
5
The Yardbirds
John Mayall's Bluesbreakers
Cream
Derek & The Dominoes
Delaney & Bonnie & Friends
UK Singles
26
1974
I Shot The Sheriff
-
Eric Clapton
entered the UK charts on 21 July 1974 and reached number 9.
1975
Swing Low Sweet Chariot
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Eric Clapton
entered the UK charts on 18 May 1975 and reached number 19.
Knockin' On Heaven's Door
-
Eric Clapton
entered the UK charts on 17 August 1975 and reached number 38.
1977
Lay Down Sally
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Eric Clapton
entered the UK charts on 18 December 1977 and reached number 39.
1978
Promises
-
Eric Clapton
(and
His Band
)
entered the UK charts on 15 October 1978 and reached number 37.
1983
I've Got A Rock N' Roll Heart
-
Eric Clapton
entered the UK charts on 23 January 1983 and reached number 83.
The Shape You're In
-
Eric Clapton
entered the UK charts on 17 April 1983 and reached number 75.
1985
Forever Man
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Eric Clapton
entered the UK charts on 03 March 1985 and reached number 51.
Edge Of Darkness
-
Eric Clapton
(featuring
Michael Kamen
)
entered the UK charts on 15 December 1985 and reached number 65.
1987
Behind The Mask
-
Eric Clapton
entered the UK charts on 18 January 1987 and reached number 15.
It's In The Way That You Use It
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Eric Clapton
entered the UK charts on 29 March 1987 and reached number 77.
Tearing Us Apart
-
Eric Clapton
(with
Tina Turner
)
entered the UK charts on 14 June 1987 and reached number 56.
Wonderful Tonight
-
Eric Clapton
entered the UK charts on 16 August 1987 and reached number 30.
Holy Mother
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Eric Clapton
entered the UK charts on 13 December 1987 and reached number 95.
1988
After Midnight
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Eric Clapton
entered the UK charts on 17 July 1988 and reached number 99.
1990
Bad Love
-
Eric Clapton
entered the UK charts on 21 January 1990 and reached number 25.
Alibis
-
Eric Clapton
entered the UK charts on 15 April 1990 and reached number 53.
Pretending
-
Eric Clapton
entered the UK charts on 01 July 1990 and reached number 96.
1992
Tears In Heaven
-
Eric Clapton
entered the UK charts on 02 February 1992 and reached number 5.
Layla
-
Eric Clapton
entered the UK charts on 27 September 1992 and reached number 45.
1994
Motherless Child
-
Eric Clapton
entered the UK charts on 16 October 1994 and reached number 63.
1996
Change The World
-
Eric Clapton
entered the UK charts on 14 July 1996 and reached number 18.
1998
My Father's Eyes
-
Eric Clapton
entered the UK charts on 29 March 1998 and reached number 33.
Circus
-
Eric Clapton
entered the UK charts on 28 June 1998 and reached number 39.
1999
Blue Eyes Blue
-
Eric Clapton
entered the UK charts on 31 October 1999 and reached number 94.
2001
I Ain't Gonna Stand For It
-
Eric Clapton
entered the UK charts on 29 April 2001 and reached number 99.
US Singles
22
1970
After Midnight
-
Eric Clapton
entered the US charts on 17 October 1970 and reached number 18.
1972
Let It Rain
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Eric Clapton
entered the US charts on 23 September 1972 and reached number 48.
1973
Bell Bottom Blues
-
Eric Clapton
entered the US charts on 17 February 1973 and reached number 78.
1974
I Shot The Sheriff
-
Eric Clapton
entered the US charts on 13 July 1974 and reached number 1.
Willie And The Hand Jive
-
Eric Clapton
entered the US charts on 02 November 1974 and reached number 26.
1976
Hello Old Friend
-
Eric Clapton
entered the US charts on 16 October 1976 and reached number 24.
1978
Lay Down Sally
-
Eric Clapton
entered the US charts on 07 January 1978 and reached number 3.
Wonderful Tonight
-
Eric Clapton
entered the US charts on 13 May 1978 and reached number 16.
Promises
-
Eric Clapton
(and
His Band
)
entered the US charts on 14 October 1978 and reached number 9.
1979
Watch Out For Lucy
-
Eric Clapton
(and
His Band
)
entered the US charts on 24 February 1979 and reached number 40.
1980
Tulsa Time - Cocaine
-
Eric Clapton
(and
His Band
)
entered the US charts on 21 June 1980 and reached number 30.
Blues Power
-
Eric Clapton
(and
His Band
)
entered the US charts on 08 November 1980 and reached number 76.
1981
I Can't Stand It
-
Eric Clapton
(and
His Band
)
entered the US charts on 28 February 1981 and reached number 10.
Another Ticket
-
Eric Clapton
entered the US charts on 13 June 1981 and reached number 78.
1983
I've Got A Rock N' Roll Heart
-
Eric Clapton
entered the US charts on 29 January 1983 and reached number 18.
1985
Forever Man
-
Eric Clapton
entered the US charts on 09 March 1985 and reached number 26.
See What Love Can Do
-
Eric Clapton
entered the US charts on 29 June 1985 and reached number 89.
1989
Pretending
-
Eric Clapton
entered the US charts on 18 November 1989 and reached number 55.
1990
Bad Love
-
Eric Clapton
entered the US charts on 10 March 1990 and reached number 88.
1992
Tears In Heaven
-
Eric Clapton
entered the US charts on 08 February 1992 and reached number 2.
Layla
-
Eric Clapton
entered the US charts on 03 October 1992 and reached number 12.
1996
Change The World
-
Eric Clapton
entered the US charts on 20 July 1996 and reached number 5.
Other Recordings
1
Let It Grow
-
Eric Clapton
Other Tracks Associated with This Artist
7
Comin' Home
-
Delaney & Bonnie & Friends
(with
Eric Clapton
)
Forever Man (How Many Times)
-
Beatchuggers
(featuring
Eric Clapton
)
I'm Your Witchdoctor
-
John Mayall's Bluesbreakers
(with
Eric Clapton
)
It's Probably Me
-
Sting
(with
Eric Clapton
)
Knockin' On Heaven's Door
-
Randy Crawford
(and
Eric Clapton
)
Love Can Build A Bridge
-
Cher, Chrissie Hynde & Neneh Cherry
(with
Eric Clapton
)
Runaway Train
-
Elton John
(and
Eric Clapton
)