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First Impression: Eric Clapton

Gregoriose	what was your first impression of Eric Clapton? at the time I was listening to older (but not too old) rock, folk, and (older) pop love songs alot. the first Eric Clapton song I had heard was "wonderful tonight" I could have sworn it was a love song writen by god (and who knows maybe it was) it blue me away. I got a clapton greatest hits CD right away. I played the song for months. to this day it never gets old. theres very few songs I can honestly say that about.	what was your first impression of Eric Clapton? at the time I was listening to older (but not too old) rock, folk, and (older) pop love songs alot. the first Eric Clapton song I had heard was "wonderful tonight" I could have sworn it was a love song writen by god (and who knows maybe it was) it blue me away. I got a clapton greatest hits CD right away. I played the song for months. to this day it never gets old. theres very few songs I can honestly say that about.
	Posted: Mar 17, 2008 6:05 PM - Quote - Report!

sus4th	I think I was spoiled the first time I heard EC. The first thing I heard from Eric was the Blues Breaker’s version of “Hideaway”. Wow – that Les Paul tone was amazing! The next 2 albums I bought were the Derek and the Dominoes LP and the Blind Faith LP. Again, these are masterpieces. When EC is on, he is on. But albums like August and Behind the Sun are really bad. Have seen him three times total over the past few years. The last tour with Derek Trucks was really good. The old man is still the best player on the stage!	I think I was spoiled the first time I heard EC. The first thing I heard from Eric was the Blues Breaker’s version of “Hideaway”. Wow – that Les Paul tone was amazing! The next 2 albums I bought were the Derek and the Dominoes LP and the Blind Faith LP. Again, these are masterpieces. When EC is on, he is on. But albums like August and Behind the Sun are really bad. Have seen him three times total over the past few years. The last tour with Derek Trucks was really good. The old man is still the best player on the stage!
	Posted: Mar 18, 2008 2:42 PM - Quote - Report!

ECwomantoneman	I'm not sure what was the first Clapton song I heard, but when I was a baby my dad used to pat out Key to the Highway on my back and (very occasionally) sing bits of it (and very badly too) I heard Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs from a young age cause my dad would play it sometimes, and although I liked the sound I never really gave it much thought other than that. Then, when I was 14, I listened to it again, and it just blew me away...it was kind of like a religious experience, everything just kind of clicked and I was hooked from then on	I'm not sure what was the first Clapton song I heard, but when I was a baby my dad used to pat out Key to the Highway on my back and (very occasionally) sing bits of it (and very badly too) I heard Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs from a young age cause my dad would play it sometimes, and although I liked the sound I never really gave it much thought other than that. Then, when I was 14, I listened to it again, and it just blew me away...it was kind of like a religious experience, everything just kind of clicked and I was hooked from then on
	Posted: Mar 18, 2008 2:44 PM - Quote - Report!

vigenharutyunya	My first Clapton songs were his blues songs... like Layla.. Forever Man, Before u accuse me< my fathers eyes and so... I loev his music... and that's Y I've bought a black strat... I was a kid when i saw the forever man's clip and felt in love with Z guitar.. than i've seen one in Gilmour's hands so... Clapton is the best... Even beetr than Hendrix	My first Clapton songs were his blues songs... like Layla.. Forever Man, Before u accuse me< my fathers eyes and so... I loev his music... and that's Y I've bought a black strat... I was a kid when i saw the forever man's clip and felt in love with Z guitar.. than i've seen one in Gilmour's hands so... Clapton is the best... Even beetr than Hendrix
	Posted: Mar 19, 2008 6:28 PM - Quote - Report!

init24	i don't remember the first song i heard by him, but after listeging to layla (the album), it just hit me, how amazing he was, and listening to Blind Faith is something that has never gotten old.	i don't remember the first song i heard by him, but after listeging to layla (the album), it just hit me, how amazing he was, and listening to Blind Faith is something that has never gotten old.
	Posted: May 10, 2008 8:10 AM - Quote - Report!

Is_6_9?	My first impression was when I was 13 and playing guitar hero at a friends and couldn't beat Crossroads, so naturally, I thought it was terrible. Then I found the album 'Stages' and grew some music taste :P	My first impression was when I was 13 and playing guitar hero at a friends and couldn't beat Crossroads, so naturally, I thought it was terrible. Then I found the album 'Stages' and grew some music taste :P
	Posted: May 14, 2008 5:55 AM - Quote - Report!

ortrigger	first song i heard was Tears in Heaven at school. after that i kinda forgot about him until just lately when i've started playing some more blues guitar.	first song i heard was Tears in Heaven at school. after that i kinda forgot about him until just lately when i've started playing some more blues guitar.
	Posted: May 24, 2008 7:45 PM - Quote - Report!

Rounder01	I heard sunshine of your love and researched Cream and found eric claptons solo career.	I heard sunshine of your love and researched Cream and found eric claptons solo career.
	Posted: Jun 1, 2008 1:16 PM - Quote - Report!

beep-bop deluxe	I heard "White Room" by Cream and really liked it. Then I tried listening to Derek and the Dominos and absolutely hated it. I really dislike Eric Clapton, I'm sorry	I heard "White Room" by Cream and really liked it. Then I tried listening to Derek and the Dominos and absolutely hated it. I really dislike Eric Clapton, I'm sorry
	Posted: Jun 6, 2008 9:26 PM - Quote - Report!