Stages
| Stages | |
|---|---|
| Compilation album by Eric Clapton | |
|
Publication |
May 27, 1993 |
| Label (s) | Carousel, Spectrum |
|
Format (s) |
CD |
|
Title (number) |
12 |
|
running time |
54:01 |
Stages is a compilation album by British rock musician Eric Clapton . It was released on May 27, 1993 under the labels Karussell and Spectrum Records. The album features tracks from Clapton's early solo career and his time with Bluesbreakers , Cream , Blind Faith and Derek and the Dominos .
Reception and sales
Critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine of the music website Allmusic thinks the song selection is okay, but describes the album as "not a good choice for casual fans who want to learn a little more". In summary, he noted about the compilation that it was "mishmash", but not bad. Overall, he assigned two and a half of five possible evaluation units for stages . In the UK, the album was awarded a Silver Record and sold more than 60,000 copies.
Track list
| No. | title | Songwriter | Artist | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Stepping out | James Bracken | Bluesbreakers | 2:30 |
| 2. | Ramblin 'on My Mind | Traditional, arr. John Mayall | Bluesbreakers | 3:07 |
| 3. | Hideaway | Freddie King , Sonny Thompson | Bluesbreakers | 3:16 |
| 4th | Have you heard | John Mayall | Bluesbreakers | 5:55 |
| 5. | Outside Woman Blues | Blind Joe Reynolds , Arr. Eric Clapton | Cream | 2:27 |
| 6th | Crossroads | Robert Johnson , arr.Eric Clapton | Cream | 4:12 |
| 7th | They Call It Stormy Monday | T-bone walker | Bluesbreakers | 4:33 |
| 8th. | Well alright | Buddy Holly , Jerry Allison , Norman Petty , Joe Mauldin | Blind Faith | 4:19 |
| 9. | Bell bottom blues | Eric Clapton | Derek and the Dominos | 5:07 |
| 10. | Blues Power (Live) | Eric Clapton, Leon Russell | Derek and the Dominos | 10:37 |
| 11. | Drifting blues | Eddie Williams , Johnny Moore , Charles Brown | Eric Clapton | 3:33 |
| 12. | Mean Old Frisco Blues | Arthur Crudup | Eric Clapton | 4:25 |
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ Stages - Eric Clapton | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic , accessed January 18, 2015, allmusic.com
- ↑ Certified Awards , accessed January 18, 2015, bpi.co.uk