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Eric Clapton is one of the greatest guitarists of all time. He made history with The Yardbirds, Cream, Derek & The Dominos and on his solo career. Back in 2004 he was asked by Uncut Magazine to choose 15 favorite songs to be released with the publication on a CD. So that the readers could listen to them. Clapton chose many b-sides. 15 favorite songs chosen by Eric Clapton: 01. Freddy King "I Love The Woman" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA2wZYP5xCE 02. Robert Johnson "Kindhearted Woman Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82yNxiF-T4A 03. John Lee Hooker "Hobo Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kQlRQRGdfQ 04. Bukka White "Special Stream Line" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MivU_OX017Q 05. Elmore James "Hand in Hand" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlLhdxMiyvk 06. Wes Montgomery "For Heaven’s Sake" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlBB-H-Cndk 07. Blind Willie McTell "Statesboro Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnWxZtI3ONY 08. Thelonious Monk "Crepuscule With Nellie" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv2MWYMHtxE 09. Leroy Carr "Alabama Woman Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lsu3vSHv38I 10. Luciano Pavarotti "Che Gelida Manina" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkHGUaB1Bs8 11. Blind Lemon Jefferson "Chock House Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIjSoiGcMFA 12. Louis Armstrong & The Hot Five "Struttin’ With Some Barbecue" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gXm_xZZ3vo 13. Chocur De L’Orchestre Symphonique De Montreal "Pavane, op 50" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KuE-drWsaU 14. Pat Metheny Group "Another Life" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2-Qitpb_6k 15. Mississippi John Hurt "Frankie & Albert" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr_VUEITbjY Almost all the songs on the list are Blues. Is no secret that is Eric's favorite genre. When B.B King died in 2015 he said: “I just wanted to express my sadness. Also to say thank you to my dear friend B.B. King. I want to thank him for all the inspiration and encouragement he gave to me as a player over the years. Also for the friendship that we enjoyed." "There’s not a lot left to say. Because his music is almost a thing of the past now. There are not many left that play it in the pure way that B.B. did. If you’re not familiar with his work I would encourage you to go out and find an album called B.B. King Live at the Regal. Which is where it all really started for me as a young player.” Eric Clapton Eric Clapton CBE was born in Ripley, March 30, 1945. Nicknamed Slowhand, he became known for being an accomplished guitarist and sometimes considered one of the best ever. Although his musical style has varied throughout his career, Clapton has always had his roots linked to the blues. In addition, he was considered an innovator by critics at various distinct stages of his career. Reaching both critical and audience success and having several songs listed among the most popular of all time. Such as "Layla", "Wonderful Tonight". Besides the re-recording of "I Shot the Sheriff", by Bob Marley. He has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling musicians of all time. Clapton ranked second in Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". He also has been the recipient of 18 Grammy Awards. Besides the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. In 2004 he was awarded a CBE at Buckingham Palace for services to music.

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