Eric clapton albums ranked
Backless
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studio album by Eric Clapton
Backless is the sixth solo studio album by Eric Clapton, released in November Produced by Glyn Johns, and released by RSO Records, Backless reached no. 8 on the pop charts. While the single "Promises" only reached no. 37 on the UK Singles Chart, it was a much bigger success in the US, reaching no. 9 on the Billboard Hot The follow-up single, "Watch Out for Lucy", was the B-side of "Promises", but reached no. 40 on the Billboard on its own merit. Later in "Tulsa Time" was #30 on the Billboard with the song "Cocaine" as B-side. It was Clapton's last studio album to feature his longtime bassist Carl Radle, who died in
Critical reception
The Globe and Mail noted that "there is none of the old spectacular playing—the emphasis is definitely on mellow funkiness—but the duet he plays on 'Roll It' with singer Marci Levy has some eloquent licks all the same."[6]