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'''''Backless''''' is the sixth solo studio album by [[Eric Clapton]], released in November 1978. Produced by [[Glyn Johns]], and released by [[RSO Records]], ''Backless'' reached no. 8 on the pop charts. While the single "[[Promises (Eric Clapton song)|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 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]. The follow-up single, "[[Watch Out for Lucy]]", was the [[A-side and B-side|B-side]] of "Promises", but reached no. 40 on the ''Billboard'' 100 on its own merit | '''''Backless''''' is the sixth solo studio album by [[Eric Clapton]], released in November 1978. Produced by [[Glyn Johns]], and released by [[RSO Records]], ''Backless'' reached no. 8 on the pop charts. While the single "[[Promises (Eric Clapton song)|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 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]. The follow-up single, "[[Watch Out for Lucy]]", was the [[A-side and B-side|B-side]] of "Promises", but reached no. 40 on the ''Billboard'' 100 on its own merit. It was Clapton's last studio album to feature his longtime bassist [[Carl Radle]], who died in 1980. | ||
==Critical reception== | ==Critical reception== | ||
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* 1978 – "[[Promises (Eric Clapton song)|Promises]]" (#37 [[UK Singles Chart]]; #9 US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]) | * 1978 – "[[Promises (Eric Clapton song)|Promises]]" (#37 [[UK Singles Chart]]; #9 US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]) | ||
* 1978 – "[[Watch Out for Lucy]]" (#40 US ''Billboard'' Hot 100) | |||
== Personnel == | == Personnel == | ||
Latest revision as of 11:28, 17 June 2025
Script error: No such module "For". Template:EngvarB Template:Use dmy dates Template:More citations needed Script error: No such module "Unsubst-infobox". Backless is the sixth solo studio album by Eric Clapton, released in November 1978. 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 100. The follow-up single, "Watch Out for Lucy", was the B-side of "Promises", but reached no. 40 on the Billboard 100 on its own merit. It was Clapton's last studio album to feature his longtime bassist Carl Radle, who died in 1980.
Critical reception
Template:Album reviews 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."[1]
Track listing
- "Walk Out in the Rain" (Bob Dylan, Helena Springs) – 4:16
- "Watch Out for Lucy" (Eric Clapton) – 3:26
- "I'll Make Love to You Anytime" (J. J. Cale) – 3:23
- "Roll It" (Clapton, Marcy Levy) – 3:42
- "Tell Me That You Love Me" (Clapton) – 3:31
- "If I Don't Be There by Morning" (Dylan, Springs) – 4:38
- "Early in the Morning" (Traditional, arranged by Clapton) – 5:25 (LP)/7:58 (CD)
- "Promises" (Richard Feldman, Roger Linn) – 3:04
- "Golden Ring" (Clapton) – 3:32
- "Tulsa Time" (Danny Flowers) – 3:28
Singles
- 1978 – "Promises" (#37 UK Singles Chart; #9 US Billboard Hot 100)
- 1978 – "Watch Out for Lucy" (#40 US Billboard Hot 100)
Personnel
- Eric Clapton – guitars, lead vocals
- Dick Sims – organ, piano
- George Terry – guitars
- Carl Radle – bass, backing vocals
- Jamie Oldaker – drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Marcy Levy – backing vocals, lead vocals on "Roll It"
- Benny Gallagher and Graham Lyle – backing vocals on "Golden Ring"
Production
- Producer and engineer – Glyn Johns
- Assistant engineer – Jon Astley
- Art direction and design – David Stewart and Nello
- Photography – Nello
- Additional photography – Rob Fraboni, Andy Seymour and Laura K. Sims.
Charts
Template:Album chartTemplate:Album chartTemplate:Album chartTemplate:Album chartTemplate:Album chartTemplate:Album chartTemplate:Album chartTemplate:Album chart| Chart (1978-1979) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)[2] | 16 |
| Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[3] | 28 |
| Japanese Albums (Oricon)[4] | 53 |
Certifications
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