Backless

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Script error: No such module "Unsubst-infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for conflicting parameters". 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

Professional ratings
Review scores
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Christgau's Record GuideB−[2]
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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."[4]

Track listing

Side one

  1. "Walk Out in the Rain" (Bob Dylan, Helena Springs) – 4:16
  2. "Watch Out for Lucy" (Eric Clapton) – 3:26
  3. "I'll Make Love to You Anytime" (J. J. Cale) – 3:23
  4. "Roll It" (Clapton, Marcy Levy) – 3:42
  5. "Tell Me That You Love Me" (Clapton) – 3:31

Side two

  1. "If I Don't Be There by Morning" (Dylan, Springs) – 4:38
  2. "Early in the Morning" (Traditional, arranged by Clapton) – 5:25
  3. "Promises" (Richard Feldman, Roger Linn) – 3:04
  4. "Golden Ring" (Clapton) – 3:32
  5. "Tulsa Time" (Danny Flowers) – 3:28

Note: "Early in the Morning" is extended to 7:58 on CD editions of the album.

Singles

Personnel

Production

  • Producer and engineer – Glyn Johns
  • Assistant engineer – Jon Astley
  • Art direction and design – David Stewart and Nello
  • Photography – Nello
  • Additional photography – Rob Fraboni, Andy Seymour and Laura K. Sims.

Charts

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Chart (1978–1979) Peak
position
Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)[5] 16
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[6] 28
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[7] 53

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[8] Platinum 100,000 
United Kingdom (BPI)[9] Silver 60,000 
United States (RIAA)[10] Platinum 1,000,000 

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Ruhlmann, William. "Eric Clapton - Backless". AllMusic.
  2. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: C". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved 23 February 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.
  3. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.The Rolling Stone Album Guide. Random House. 1992. pp. 135, 136.
  4. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Backless Eric Clapton". The Globe and Mail. 15 November 1978. p. F9.
  5. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  6. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Pennanen, Timo (2021). "Eric Clapton". Sisältää hitin - 2. laitos Levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla 1.1.1960–30.6.2021 (PDF) (in suomi). Helsinki: Kustannusosakeyhtiö Otava. p. 48.
  7. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Oricon Album Chart Book: Complete Edition 1970–2005 (in 日本語). Roppongi, Tokyo: Oricon Entertainment. 2006. ISBN 4-87131-077-9.
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