Album: The Cream of Clapton by Eric Clapton (1995)
Genre: Rock | Style: Blues | Mood: Passionate
Record Label: Reprise Records
Format: Compilation

Description: The Cream of Clapton is an Eric Clapton compilation album released in the US in 1995. It should not be confused with the 1987 Polydor (UK) compilation The Cream of Eric Clapton, which has since been retitled The Best of Eric Clapton.
In addition to profiling Clapton's solo work, the album also includes Clapton's involvement in the bands Cream, Blind Faith, and Derek and the Dominos. The sole track penned by Clapton on Blind Faith's studio album is the only one included here.

Artist Background: Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE, (born 30 March 1945) is an English musician, singer and songwriter. He is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once as a solo artist, and separately as a member of the Yardbirds and Cream. Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time. Clapton ranked second in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and fourth in Gibson's "Top 50 Guitarists of All Time". ... Part of the Ripley, Surrey, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Blues style.

Related Artists: Derek and the Dominos, Dire Straits, Buddy Guy

Music Scene: Part of the Ripley, Surrey, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Blues style.

Tags: Rock, Blues, Passionate, 1990s, Compilation, Reprise Records


The Cream of Clapton is an Eric Clapton compilation album released in the US in 1995. It should not be confused with the 1987 Polydor (UK) compilation The Cream of Eric Clapton, which has since been retitled The Best of Eric Clapton.
In addition to profiling Clapton's solo work, the album also includes Clapton's involvement in the bands Cream, Blind Faith, and Derek and the Dominos. The sole track penned by Clapton on Blind Faith's studio album is the only one included here.

The Cream of Clapton

Eric Clapton

Track List

Buy Now

You May Also Like