Slowhand

Author: Clapton, Eric

Format: Original recording remastered

PartNumber: 0060305318252

Release Date: 10-09-1996

Details: Amazon.ca Clapton had already established himself as a guitar legend by the time he released Slowhand. His heroin habit long behind him, Clapton’s songwriting mastery was fully evident on the album, particularly in the stunning ballad “Wonderful Tonight”. It fully actualised all of the potential hinted at in his earlier “Promises”, and Clapton trusted himself enough to slow things down. Some of his most expressive guitar work can be found throughout this album, not just within “Wonderful”. Ironically enough, Slowhand is probably best known for the hit “Cocaine”–built upon a simple repeated riff, the song had Clapton’s trademark smooth voice with its wear around the edges, and yet another stellar guitar solo. Flashy runs and licks were never the most integral part of Cla