I Still Do Explained

I Still Do
Type:studio
Artist:Eric Clapton
Cover:I Still Do Album Cover.jpg
Studio:British Grove Studios
Length:54:07
Label:Bushbranch/Surfdog
Producer:Glyn Johns
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I Still Do is the twentieth solo studio album by English musician Eric Clapton. It was released in 2016 through the independent Bushbranch Records/Surfdog Records label.[1] The album is a combination of new material written by Clapton and classic songs, contemporary tunes, and influences interpreted in his own style.[2] [3]

The album was produced by Glyn Johns who had worked with Clapton on Slowhand (1977) and Backless (1978). The album's artwork is a painting of Clapton by Peter Blake who also previously worked with Clapton.[4] It is the follow-up to Clapton's global hit album , released in the summer of 2014,[5] his compilation album Forever Man, released in the spring of 2015[6] and also his commercially successful concert film and live album Slowhand at 70 – Live at the Royal Albert Hall released in late 2015.

Production

The album was produced by Glyn Johns, who had been producer on Clapton's successful albums Slowhand (1977)[7] and Backless (1978).[8] [9]

The album cover consists of a portrait of Clapton by Peter Blake who had previously designed multiple pages of artwork for Clapton's 1991 album 24 Nights as well as a photo book,[10] containing all of his drawings of Clapton, his band and the Royal Albert Hall in which the album was recorded from 1990 to 1991.[11]

Media interest was aroused by the listing of Angelo Mysterioso as contributing to "I Will Be There" as it is similar to L'Angelo Misterioso, a pseudonym used occasionally by George Harrison.[12] [13] [14] After Clapton refused to make an official statement, the media began to speculate whether it might be Dhani Harrison playing on the new release.[15] A spokesman for Clapton told Examiner.com on 2 March 2016 that neither Clapton himself nor his management or Clapton's record companies will be revealing the actual identity of "Angelo Mysterioso". In a brief statement, the spokesman wrote: "We aren't going to be saying who it is. Now or ever [...]". Also, it was never officially approved or denied if Dhani Harrison appears on the release.[16] Ed Sheeran joined Clapton on stage at the Nippon Budokan Tokyo, Japan on 13 April 2016 for "I Will Be There", leading to speculation that he is in fact Angelo Mysterioso. Sheeran also sang "Cypress Grove" and "Sunshine State" at the same concert. Since then, Sheeran's album ÷ was released, also crediting 'Angelo Mysterioso' with a guitar solo, leading to speculation of an arrangement between the two. Speaking to People magazine, Sheeran confirmed the collaboration.[17]

Release and promotion

I Still Do was announced on 18 February 2016.[18] The album is available as a digital download, on gramophone record (two vinyl discs, each with three songs per side and played at 45RPM for better audio) and on compact disc. There is also a limited edition vacuum tube shaped USB and CD release in a denim box with bonus materials. The bonuses include two exclusive tracks "Lonesome" and "Freight Train" plus 45 minutes of video featuring intimate interviews, behind the scenes clips of recording sessions, live performances and more, and 10 behind the scenes polaroid photo prints. Clapton's independent Bushbranch and Surfdog Records labels distribute the album to worldwide territories.[19]

Critical reception

Jon M. Gilbertson, indicating in a review from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, opines, "'I Still Do' is not a dramatic statement, but it is sturdy enough to earn another alternate title: 'I'm Still Here.'"[20]

Andy Gill of The Independent praised the album, stating:

Personnel

Production

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2016)Peak
position
Israeli Albums (IFPI)[22] 1
Japanese International Albums (Oricon)[23] 2
Taiwanese Albums (Five Music)[24] 12
Uruguayan Albums (CUD)[25] 11

Year-end charts

Chart (2016)Position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[26] 139
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[27] 74
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[28] 93
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[29] 28

Singles

Singles on Billboards Blues Digital SongsPeak
"Somebody's Knockin'"3
"Can't Let You Do It"5
"Spiral"8
"Alabama Woman Blues"10
"I'll Be Seeing You"13
"Catch The Blues"15
"Stones In My Passway"18
"I Dreamed I Saw St. Augustine"19

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Eric Clapton Announces New Album 'I Still Do'. 25 February 2016 . 20 March 2017.
  2. Web site: George. Varga. New Eric Clapton album features George Harrison | SanDiegoUnionTribune.com. The San Diego Union-Tribune. 18 February 2016. 21 February 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160220101326/http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/feb/18/eric-clapton-announces-new-album/. 20 February 2016.
  3. Web site: Michael. Gallucci. Eric Clapton to Release New Album, 'I Still Do', with 'Slowhand' Producer Glyn Johns. Diffuser Network. Ultimate Classic Rock. 18 February 2016. 21 February 2016.
  4. Kory. Grow. Eric Clapton Announces New Album 'I Still Do' | Rolling Stone. Rolling Stone. 18 February 2016. 21 February 2016. 24 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180624121308/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/eric-clapton-announces-new-album-i-still-do-20160218. dead.
  5. Web site: Stephen Thomas. Erlewine. The Breeze: An Appreciation of J.J. Cale – Eric Clapton | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. AllMusic. 21 February 2016.
  6. Web site: Forever Man – Eric Clapton | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. AllMusic. 21 February 2016.
  7. Web site: Stephen Thomas. Erlewine. Slowhand – Eric Clapton | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. AllMusic. 21 February 2016.
  8. Web site: William. Ruhlmann. Backless – Eric Clapton | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. AllMusic. 21 February 2016.
  9. Eric. Renner Brown. Eric Clapton I Still Do | EW.com. Entertainment Weekly, Inc.. Entertainment Weekly. 18 February 2016. 21 February 2016.
  10. Web site: Genesis Publications – 24 Nights by Eric Clapton & Peter Blake – Limited Edition Book & CD Set. Genesis-publications.com. Genesis Publications. 21 February 2016.
  11. Web site: Eric Clapton – 24 Nights. Discogs.com. Discogs. 16 August 1991 . 21 February 2016.
  12. Chris. Payne. George Harrison Featured on Eric Clapton's New Album. Billboard. 19 February 2016. 21 February 2016.
  13. Web site: Damian. Jones. George Harrison to feature on new Eric Clapton album 'I Still Do'. Time, Inc.. NME. 19 February 2016. 21 February 2016.
  14. Web site: Michael. Bonner. George Harrison to appear on Eric Clapton's new album. Uncut Magazine. 19 February 2016. 21 February 2016.
  15. Steve. Marinucci. Update: Eric Clapton posts that George Harrison does not appear on his new album. AXS Network. Examiner Entertainment. 20 February 2016.
  16. Steve. Marinucci. Update: 'Angelo Mysterioso' identity won't be revealed, Clapton spokesman says. Examiner. AXS Digital Group LLC. 2 March 2016.
  17. News: Ed Sheeran Opens Up About His A-List Pals, from His Clapton Collab to Taking Shots with Beyoncé. People. 6 December 2017.
  18. Web site: Eric Clapton Announces New Album I STILL DO . . 18 February 2016 . Eric Clapton . Eric Clapton and WBR . 2 April 2016 . 22 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210422061041/https://www.ericclapton.com/news/eric-clapton-announces-new-album-i-still-do-38791 . dead . The pre-order sale
  19. Web site: Eric Clapton – I Still Do – Amazon.com Music. Amazon, Inc.. Amazon Music. 24 February 2016.
  20. Web site: Jon M.. Gilbertson . Album Reviews: Bob Dylan, Ariana Grande, Eric Clapton, Blake Shelton . Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 20 May 2016. 20 May 2016.
  21. It is talked about in this video that Eric plays a lot of side guitar on the album due to getting eczema in his hands during the recording sessions. He is also shown in a lot of the video clips of the recording session playing slide. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z557G8kd58k
  22. Web site: מצעד המכירות–- מוסיקה נטו. Musica Neto. he. 8 June 2016. unfit. https://web.archive.org/web/20160606133744/http://www.musicaneto.com/best-seller/. 6 June 2016.
  23. Web site: Weekly International Albums Chart. Oricon. 30 May 2016. 8 June 2016.
  24. Web site: Top CDs . Five Music IFPI Division Taiwan (see 聯絡我們) . zh . 8 June 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161127113156/http://www.5music.com.tw/CDTop.asp?top=6 . 27 November 2016 .
  25. Web site: PALACIO DE LA MUSICA (JUNIO 2016) . Cámara Uruguaya de Productores de Fonogramas . 6 August 2016 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20160806195419/http://www.cudisco.org/ . 6 August 2016 .
  26. Web site: Jaaroverzichten 2016. Ultratop. 24 July 2020.
  27. Web site: Rapports Annuels 2016. Ultratop. 24 July 2020.
  28. Web site: Schweizer Jahreshitparade Alben 2016 – hitparade.ch. Hung Medien. 2 January 2017.
  29. Top Rock Albums – Year-End 2016. Billboard. 24 July 2020.

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