Backless


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

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."

Track listing

  1. "Walk Out in the Rain" – 4:16
  2. "Watch Out for Lucy" – 3:26
  3. "I'll Make Love to You Anytime" – 3:23
  4. "Roll It" – 3:42
  5. "Tell Me That You Love Me" – 3:31
  6. "If I Don't Be There by Morning" – 4:38
  7. "Early in the Morning" – 5:25 /7:58
  8. "Promises" – 3:04
  9. "Golden Ring" – 3:32
  10. "Tulsa Time" – 3:28

Singles

Personnel

Production