Complete Clapton

Complete Clapton
Greatest hits album by Eric Clapton
Released 9 October 2007
Genre Rock · blues · pop
Length 154:52
Label Reprise · Polydor
Eric Clapton chronology
The Road to Escondido
(2006)		 Complete Clapton
(2007)		 Live from Madison Square Garden
(2009)

Complete Clapton is a greatest hits collection by British rock musician Eric Clapton, released on 9 October 2007 to accompany Clapton's official autobiography.

Release

The two-disc collection was released on 9 October 2007 to accompany Eric Clapton's official autobiography, Clapton: The Autobiography, released that same year (see also 2007 in music). An exclusive edition sold through Barnes & Noble bookstores in the United States included a bonus compact disc with four additional tracks.[1] As with The Rolling Stones' Forty Licks, each disc has been compiled by different record companies: disc one, virtually identical to The Cream of Clapton by Polydor, and disc two by Warner Bros. Records. Clapton helped to promote the album by being interviewed by Matt Lauer on the Today Show in 2007.[2]

Commercial success

The compilation debuted at number 14 on the U.S. Billboard 200.[3] It also peaked at number two on the British albums chart, compiled by the Official Charts Company.[4]

Track listing

All songs are by Eric Clapton, except where noted.

Disc 1
No. TitleWriter(s)Original album Length
1. "I Feel Free" (Cream)Pete Brown, Jack BruceFresh Cream, 1966 2:52
2. "Sunshine of Your Love" (Cream)Brown, Bruce, Eric ClaptonDisraeli Gears, 1967 4:09
3. "White Room" (Cream)Brown, BruceWheels of Fire, 1968 4:56
4. "Crossroads" (Live) (Cream)Robert Johnson, arr. by ClaptonWheels of Fire 4:06
5. "Badge" (Cream)Clapton, George HarrisonGoodbye, 1969 2:40
6. "Presence of the Lord" (Blind Faith)ClaptonBlind Faith, 1969 4:46
7. "After Midnight" (Alternate mix)J.J. CaleEric Clapton, 1970 3:06
8. "Let It Rain"  Bonnie Bramlett, Delaney Bramlett, ClaptonEric Clapton 5:03
9. "Bell Bottom Blues" (Derek & the Dominos)ClaptonLayla and Other Assorted Love Songs, 1970 5:00
10. "Layla" (Derek & the Dominos)Clapton, Jim GordonLayla and Other Assorted Love Songs 7:07
11. "Let It Grow"  Clapton461 Ocean Boulevard, 1974 4:54
12. "I Shot the Sheriff"  Bob Marley461 Ocean Boulevard 4:20
13. "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"  Bob DylanNon-album single, 1975 4:22
14. "Hello Old Friend"  ClaptonNo Reason to Cry, 1976 3:32
15. "Cocaine"  CaleSlowhand, 1977 3:32
16. "Lay Down Sally"  Clapton, Marcy Levy, George TerrySlowhand 3:47
17. "Wonderful Tonight"  ClaptonSlowhand 3:38
18. "Promises"  Richard Feldman, Roger LinnBackless, 1978 2:57
19. "I Can't Stand It"  ClaptonAnother Ticket, 1981 4:07
Total length:
 78:54
Disc 2
No. TitleOriginal Length
1. "I've Got a Rock 'n' Roll Heart"  Money and Cigarettes, 1983 3:12
2. "She's Waiting"  Behind the Sun, 1985 4:54
3. "Forever Man"  Behind the Sun 3:11
4. "It's in the Way That You Use It"  August, 1986 4:10
5. "Miss You"  August 5:05
6. "Pretending"  Journeyman, 1989 4:42
7. "Bad Love"  Journeyman 5:08
8. "Tears in Heaven"  Rush soundtrack, 1992 4:31
9. "Layla" (Acoustic version)Unplugged, 1992 4:38
10. "Running on Faith" (Acoustic version)Unplugged 6:10
11. "Motherless Child"  From the Cradle, 1994 2:56
12. "Change the World"  Phenomenon soundtrack, 1996 3:54
13. "My Father's Eyes"  Pilgrim, 1998 5:22
14. "Riding with the King" (B.B. King and Eric Clapton)Riding with the King, 2000 4:23
15. "Sweet Home Chicago"  Sessions for Robert J, 2004 5:15
16. "If I Had Possession Over Judgment Day"  Me and Mr. Johnson, 2004 3:26
17. "Ride the River" (J.J. Cale and Eric Clapton)The Road to Escondido, 2006 4:35
Total length:
 75:58
Barnes & Noble limited edition
No. TitleWriter(s)Original album Length
1. "Old Love"  Clapton, Robert CrayJourneyman 6:21
2. "Blues Before Sunrise"  Leroy CarrFrom the Cradle 2:58
3. "Milkcow's Calf Blues"  JohnsonMe and Mr. Johnson 3:19
4. "Ramblin' On My Mind"  JohnsonSessions for Robert J 2:42
Total length:
 15:20

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[5]

AllMusic critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine quickly notes that this compilation "doesn't even attempt to cover as much ground as his landmark four-disc 1988 box set Crossroads", but also recalls Complete Clapton "overs the nearly 20 years that have elapsed since the release of Crossroads, a time frame which includes the blockbuster success of his 1992 Unplugged, its all-blues 1994 follow-up From the Cradle, and many soft adult contemporary hits from the late '90s". Erlewine rounds his review up by saying: "Complete Clapton into a portrait of Clapton the classic rocker" and "pack[s] many surprises, but it does hit the obvious highlights well and serves as a good hits package for the casual and curious fan, and in that sense, it works as a good companion piece to Clapton's autobiography".[5]

Chart positions

Weekly charts

Chart (2007–2015) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[6] 38
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[7] 20
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[8] 51
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[9] 20
Czech Albums (ČNS IFPI)[10] 41
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)[11] 19
Dutch Albums (MegaCharts)[12] 15
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[13] 41
Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)[14] 25
Irish Albums (IRMA)[15] 15
Italian Albums (FIMI)[16] 33
Korean International Albums (Gaon)[17] 14
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[18] 14
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[19] 5
Portuguese Albums (AFP)[20] 14
Scottish Albums (OCC)[21] 2
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)[22] 17
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[23] 11
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[24] 32
UK Albums (OCC)[4] 2
UK Digital Albums (OCC)[25] 17
US Billboard 200[26] 14
US Digital Albums (Billboard)[27] 14
US Top Catalog Albums (Billboard)[28] 21
US Top Internet Albums (Billboard)[29] 14
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[30] 5

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/Sales
Ireland (IRMA)[31] Platinum 15,000^
Japan (RIAJ)[32] Gold 100,000^
New Zealand (RMNZ)[33] Gold 7,500^
South Korea 20,345[34]
United Kingdom (BPI)[35] Platinum 300,000^
United States (RIAA)[36] Gold 500,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone

References

  1. ↑ "Complete Clapton Two CD Set available October 9 2007". whereseric.com. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  2. ↑ "Eric Clapton on life, love, music, drugs – Entertainment". The Today Show. Today.com. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  3. ↑ "Eric Clapton – Complete Clapton worldwide chart positions and trajectories". aCharts.us. Retrieved 23 October 2007.
  4. 1 2 "Eric Clapton | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  5. 1 2 "Complete Clapton – Eric Clapton | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  6. ↑ "Australiancharts.com – Eric Clapton – Complete Clapton". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  7. ↑ "Austriancharts.at – Eric Clapton – Complete Clapton" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  8. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Eric Clapton – Complete Clapton" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  9. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Eric Clapton – Complete Clapton" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  10. ↑ "Czech Albums – Top 100". ČNS IFPI. Note: On the chart page, select 200743 on the field besides the word "Zobrazit", and then click over the word to retrieve the correct chart data. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  11. ↑ "Danishcharts.com – Eric Clapton – Complete Clapton". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  12. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Eric Clapton – Complete Clapton" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  13. ↑ "Longplay-Chartverfolgung at Musicline" (in German). Musicline.de. Phononet GmbH. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  14. ↑ "Top 40 album DVD és válogatáslemez-lista – 2007. 52. hét" (in Hungarian). MAHASZ. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  15. ↑ "Irish Charts Archive: Irish Charts Week 41 – 2007". Irish Recorded Music Association. Fireball Media. Archived from the original (ASP) on 24 March 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  16. ↑ "Italiancharts.com – Eric Clapton – Complete Clapton". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  17. ↑ "South Korea Gaon International Album Chart". On the page, select "2013-01-05", then "국외", to obtain the corresponding chart. Gaon Chart Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  18. ↑ "Charts.org.nz – Eric Clapton – Complete Clapton". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  19. ↑ "Norwegiancharts.com – Eric Clapton – Complete Clapton". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  20. ↑ "Portuguesecharts.com – Eric Clapton – Complete Clapton". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  21. ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  22. ↑ "Spanishcharts.com – Eric Clapton – Complete Clapton". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  23. ↑ "Swedishcharts.com – Eric Clapton – Complete Clapton". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  24. ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Eric Clapton – Complete Clapton". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  25. ↑ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 50". The Official Charts Company. officialcharts.com. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  26. ↑ "Eric Clapton – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Eric Clapton. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  27. ↑ "Eric Clapton – Chart history" Billboard Digital Albums for Eric Clapton. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  28. ↑ "Eric Clapton – Chart history" Billboard Top Catalog Albums for Eric Clapton. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  29. ↑ "Complete Clapton – Eric Clapton | Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  30. ↑ "Eric Clapton – Chart history" Billboard Top Rock Albums for Eric Clapton. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  31. ↑ "Irish album certifications – Eric Clapton – Complete Clapton". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  32. ↑ "Japanese album certifications – Eric Clapton – Complete Clapton" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved 3 February 2016. Select 2008年月 on the drop-down menu
  33. ↑ "New Zealand album certifications – Eric Clapton – Complete Clapton". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  34. ↑ Cumulative sales:
  35. ↑ "British album certifications – Eric Clapton – Complete Clapton". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 3 February 2016. Enter Complete Clapton in the field Keywords. Select Title in the field Search by. Select album in the field By Format. Select Platinum in the field By Award. Click Search
  36. ↑ "American album certifications – Eric Clapton – Complete Clapton". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 3 February 2016. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH
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