Backtrackin' Explained

Backtrackin'
Type:compilation
Artist:Eric Clapton
Cover:Eric Clapton - Backtrackin' Coverart.png
Released:May 1984
Recorded:1966–1980
Genre:Rock
Length:105:54
Label:Polydor
Prev Title:Money and Cigarettes
Prev Year:1983
Next Title:Behind the Sun
Next Year:1985

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) was listed as "singles". Side 2 (tracks 7–11 on CD 1) was listed as "history". Side 3 (tracks 1–6 on CD 2) was 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 + Cream
  8. "Tales of Brave Ulysses" (Clapton, Martin Sharp) – 2:50 + Cream
  9. "Badge" (Clapton, George Harrison) – 2:46 + Cream
  10. "Little Wing" (Jimi Hendrix) – 5:38 + Derek & The Dominos
  11. "Layla" (Clapton, Jim Gordon) – 7:10 + Derek & The Dominos

Disc 2

  1. "Cocaine" (J.J. Cale) – 3:40
  2. "Strange Brew" (Clapton, Gail Collins, Felix Pappalardi) – 2:48 + Cream
  3. "Spoonful" (Willie Dixon) – 6:32 + Cream
  4. "Let It Rain" (Bonnie Bramlett, Delaney Bramlett, Clapton) – 5:08
  5. "Have You Ever Loved a Woman?" (Billy Myles) – 7:04 + Derek & The Dominos
  6. "Presence of the Lord" (Clapton) – 4:49 + Blind Faith
  7. "Crossroads" (Live) (Robert Johnson) – 4:17 + Cream
  8. "Roll It Over" (Live) (Clapton, Bobby Whitlock) – 6:39 + Derek & The Dominos
  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

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