The 15 Greatest Eric Clapton Songs
From blistering blues-rock workouts with his legendary bands to tender ballads that bared his soul, this lineup spans every era of a guitar god. Where do you stand?
1LaylaThe anguished 1970 Derek and the Dominos masterpiece built on its iconic dual-guitar riff and piano coda.1000pts
2Tears in HeavenClapton's devastating 1992 ballad written after the death of his young son Conor.600pts
3I Shot the SheriffHis chart-topping 1974 reggae cover of the Bob Marley song, his only U.S. number one.494pts
4Change the WorldHis Grammy-winning 1996 ballad from the Phenomenon soundtrack.494pts
5Let It RainA soulful highlight of Clapton's 1970 self-titled solo debut album.494pts
6BadgeThe standout from Cream's 1969 Goodbye album, co-written with George Harrison.428pts
7Running on FaithA gospel-tinged ballad famously performed on the Unplugged album.350pts
8Old LoveA smoldering blues collaboration from the 1989 album Journeyman.350pts
9Wonderful TonightA tender 1977 love song from the album Slowhand written for Pattie Boyd.257pts
10Sunshine of Your LoveThe thunderous 1967 Cream anthem powered by one of rock's most recognizable riffs.257pts
11White RoomCream's dramatic 1968 hit with its wah-wah solo and orchestral build.257pts
12After MidnightHis punchy 1970 J.J. Cale cover that launched his solo career.257pts
13PromisesA breezy country-tinged single from the 1978 album Backless.257pts
14CocaineClapton's hard-driving 1977 cover of the J.J. Cale song, a classic-rock radio staple.0pts
15CrossroadsCream's electrifying live blues reworking of the Robert Johnson standard.0pts
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