Eric Clapton News
Hubert Sumlin’s “About Them Shows” Features Guest Appearance By Eric Clapton
Blues guitar legend Hubert Sumlin's new CD, "About Them Shoes", will be released by Tone-Cool / Artemis Records on 25 January 2005 in the United States. Produced by Rob Fraboni, Sumlin is joined by guests Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, David Johansen and Levon Helm. Specific track details for the entire CD are not yet known. Clapton joins Sumlin for Willie Dixon's "I'm Ready" and Muddy Waters' "Long Distance Call."
Three Eric Clapton Back Catalogue Gems Due In November On SACD
On 9 November 2004 in the United States and 22 November in the UK, three back catalogue gems will be released as Hybrid / Super Audio CDs (SACD). The titles receiving SACD treatment are Derek & The Dominos "Layla" and Clapton's solo efforts "461 Ocean Boulevard" and "Slowhand". Hybrid SACD discs can be played on all CD players but to enjoy the full audio impact of these discs, a SACD playback system is needed.
Eric Clapton Made CBE At Buckingham Palace
On Wednesday, 3 November 2004 in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace, Eric Clapton was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, or CBE. The honour was conferred by the Princess Royal (Princess Anne). He described it as "the icing on the cake" of his career. The award was announced in the 2004 New Year’s Honours List by Queen Elizabeth II on 31 December 2003. In 1994 the Queen granted him an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for “contribution to British Life.â€
Wyclef Jean’s All Star Jam At Carnegie Hall DVD Out 7 December
Eagle Rock Entertainment releases ex-Fugee Wyclef Jean's "All Star Jam at Carnegie Hall" on December 7 2004. The 140-minute DVD captures the first annual show at the legendary New York City venue to benefit the Wyclef Jean Foundation, which funds musical education for inner-city youth.
Eric Clapton’s “Sessions for Robert J” Due 7 December
On 7 December 2004, Warner Brothers will release a combined CD / DVD package entitled "Sessions For Robert J." This set is an audio / video companion to Eric Clapton's "Me and Mr. Johnson" CD released earlier this year.
Clapton Donates Song To “For The Lady” Benefit CD
"For the Lady," a benefit album for imprisoned Burmese peace activist Aung San Suu Kyi is due out 26 October on Rhino Records. Eric Clapton has donated his well-known song, "Wonderful Tonight," to the cause. Aung San Suu Kyi has been under house arrest by the Burmese government for 14 years. She won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1991. Mun Awng, another political prisoner, wrote the closing track, "Tempest of Blood." The double-disc set also features songs from U2, Paul McCartney, Sting, Coldplay, Avril Lavigne, Ani DiFranco, Bright Eyes, Peter Gabriel, Travis, Guster and Matchbox Twenty.
George Harrison: The Dark Horse Years 1976-1992 DVD Out 2 November
The bonus DVD included in Capitol's recently released George Harrison boxed set, "The Dark Horse Years, 1976-1992," will be released...
Clapton Guests On Rod Stewart’s “Great American Songbook Vol. III”
"Rod Stewart: Stardust...The Great American Songbook: Volume III" will be released on 19 October 2004 by J Records. Eric Clapton guests on the track, "Blue Moon".
Double DVD Commemorates Crossroads Guitar Festival
More than four hours of footage from Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival will be included in a two-disc DVD set...
Two CD Deluxe Edition Celebrates 30th Anniversary Of Eric Clapton’s “461 Ocean Boulevard” Album
[Press Release / Polydor - Universal Music] DOUBLE CD EDITION FEATURES PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED LIVE RECORDINGS. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Eric Clapton's first solo gold album, first solo gold single, first solo #1 album and first solo #1 single, the two-CD Deluxe Edition of 461 Ocean Boulevard (Polydor/UMe), will be released on 9 November 2004 in the United States and 15 November in the UK.