Studio Album · No. 25
Clapton Songwriting Credits by Eric Clapton
Produced by Simon Climie · Engineered by Justin Stanley
Reprise
RockBluesJazz
7%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 1 of 14 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 1 / 14 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Eric Clapton carries a lyricist or composer credit.
1 trackwritten by Eric Clapton
13 tracksoutside writers
Eric Clapton's roles on this album
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist7%
Composer7%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
14
Tracks
16
Lyricists
1
Producers
2010
Released
Data Insight
Clapton, his 2010 album, is mostly a covers set of standards, blues and jazz, including Autumn Leaves, Rocking Chair, Travelin' Alone and How Deep Is the Ocean. Eric Clapton's own writing is limited to two co-writes: Run Back to Your Side with Doyle Bramhall II, and Diamonds Made from Rain with Bramhall II and Nikka Costa. Guests include Wynton Marsalis and Allen Toussaint.
Clapton is Eric Clapton's 2010 self-titled studio album, a relaxed and wide-ranging set that covers material from rock and roll, country, pop standards, and R&B. The album features Clapton reuniting with Steve Winwood on 'Run Home to Me' and includes covers of songs by Allen Toussaint, Sam Cooke, and Doc Pomus alongside originals. 'Rocking Chair' and 'Diamonds Made from Rain' are Clapton originals, while interpretations of 'River Runs Deep' and 'Everything Will Be Alright' demonstrate his continuing engagement with soul and gospel traditions. The self-titled release functioned as something of a valedictory statement, a survey of the musical languages Clapton has spoken across a fifty-year career. The album reached the top ten in both the US and UK.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Travelin' Alone
|
Lil' Son Jackson | Lil' Son Jackson | Simon Climie | Eric Clapton (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Nathan East (Bass, Backing Vocals)Andy Fairweather Low (Guitar, Backing Vocals)Chris Stainton (Keyboards) |
| 2 |
Rocking Chair
|
Hoagy Carmichael | Hoagy Carmichael | Simon Climie | Eric Clapton (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Nathan East (Bass, Backing Vocals)Andy Fairweather Low (Guitar, Backing Vocals)Chris Stainton (Keyboards) |
| 3 |
River Runs Deep
|
J.J. Cale | J.J. Cale | Simon Climie | Eric Clapton (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Nathan East (Bass, Backing Vocals)Andy Fairweather Low (Guitar, Backing Vocals)Chris Stainton (Keyboards) |
| 4 |
Judgement Day
|
Snooky Pryor | Snooky Pryor | Simon Climie | Eric Clapton (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Nathan East (Bass, Backing Vocals)Andy Fairweather Low (Guitar, Backing Vocals)Chris Stainton (Keyboards) |
| 5 |
How Deep Is the Ocean
|
Irving Berlin | Irving Berlin | Simon Climie | Eric Clapton (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Nathan East (Bass, Backing Vocals)Andy Fairweather Low (Guitar, Backing Vocals)Chris Stainton (Keyboards) |
| 6 |
My Very Good Friend the Milkman
|
Johnny Burke | Harold Spina | Simon Climie | Eric Clapton (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Nathan East (Bass, Backing Vocals)Andy Fairweather Low (Guitar, Backing Vocals)Chris Stainton (Keyboards) |
| 7 |
Can't Hold Out Much Longer
|
Walter Jacobs | Walter Jacobs | Simon Climie | Eric Clapton (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Nathan East (Bass, Backing Vocals)Andy Fairweather Low (Guitar, Backing Vocals)Chris Stainton (Keyboards) |
| 8 |
That's No Way to Get Along
|
Robert Wilkins | Robert Wilkins | Simon Climie | Eric Clapton (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Nathan East (Bass, Backing Vocals)Andy Fairweather Low (Guitar, Backing Vocals)Chris Stainton (Keyboards) |
| 9 |
Everything Will Be Alright
|
J.J. Cale | J.J. Cale | Simon Climie | Eric Clapton (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Nathan East (Bass, Backing Vocals)Andy Fairweather Low (Guitar, Backing Vocals)Chris Stainton (Keyboards) |
| 10 |
Diamonds Made from Rain
|
Doyle Bramhall IINikka CostaJustin Stanley | Doyle Bramhall IINikka CostaJustin Stanley | Simon Climie | Eric Clapton (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Nathan East (Bass, Backing Vocals)Andy Fairweather Low (Guitar, Backing Vocals)Chris Stainton (Keyboards) |
| 11 |
When Somebody Thinks You're Wonderful
|
Harry M. Woods | Harry M. Woods | Simon Climie | Eric Clapton (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Nathan East (Bass, Backing Vocals)Andy Fairweather Low (Guitar, Backing Vocals)Chris Stainton (Keyboards) |
| 12 |
Hard Times Blues
|
Lane Hardin | Lane Hardin | Simon Climie | Eric Clapton (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Nathan East (Bass, Backing Vocals)Andy Fairweather Low (Guitar, Backing Vocals)Chris Stainton (Keyboards) |
| 13 |
Run Back to Your Side
|
Doyle Bramhall IIEric Clapton | Doyle Bramhall IIEric Clapton | Simon Climie | Eric Clapton (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Nathan East (Bass, Backing Vocals)Andy Fairweather Low (Guitar, Backing Vocals)Chris Stainton (Keyboards) |
| 14 |
Autumn Leaves
|
Johnny MercerJacques Prévert | Joseph Kosma | Simon Climie | Eric Clapton (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Nathan East (Bass, Backing Vocals)Andy Fairweather Low (Guitar, Backing Vocals)Chris Stainton (Keyboards) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 22 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Clapton
Did Eric Clapton write the songs on his 2010 album Clapton?
Mostly no. The album is largely covers of standards and blues. Clapton's only writing contributions are two co-writes: Run Back to Your Side and Diamonds Made from Rain.
Is Autumn Leaves on Eric Clapton's Clapton a cover?
Yes. Autumn Leaves is a pop standard that Clapton covers on the album. Much of the record interprets jazz and blues standards rather than original songs.
Who co-wrote Run Back to Your Side with Eric Clapton?
Doyle Bramhall II co-wrote Run Back to Your Side with Eric Clapton. It is one of only two original co-writes on the 2010 album.
Who produced Eric Clapton's Clapton?
The album was produced by Eric Clapton and Doyle Bramhall II, with Justin Stanley engineering. It was recorded in Hollywood and New Orleans.
Which guests appear on Eric Clapton's Clapton?
Guests on the album include trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and New Orleans musician Allen Toussaint, reflecting the record's jazz and standards leanings.
How did Eric Clapton's Clapton perform on the charts?
Clapton reached number 6 on the US Billboard 200 and number 7 on the UK Albums Chart. It reached the top five in several European countries.