Top 10 Best Eric Clapton Songs

1. Layla

   

   The best musical composition that ever existed. Clapton and Allman have created a riff that's so sweet to hear and is seriously "music." The piano coda by Jim Gordon is classic and a graceful exit to an ever-graceful song. Last but not least, Steve Ferrone gives the song the drums it deserves. This song is the best I've ever heard. "Layla, you got me on my knees!"

   Listen to both the original 1971 masterpiece (the full, 7-minute, two-part masterpiece with Jim Gordon's piano coda) and then listen to the 1992 Unplugged version. Both are absolutely the greatest ever. Hands down, it's one of the most famous rock songs of all time, and for a very good reason too.

2. Tears in Heaven

   

   I admit Layla is iconic and legendary, but this is one of the most beautiful and emotional songs of all time. It really makes you realize the healing power of music.

   This is the best. A classic. An awesome song. If you die without listening to this song, then you've missed one of the best songs of your life.

   I don't know. Every time I hear this song, tears come out automatically from my eyes. There is something special in this song. Words can't explain.

3. Wonderful Tonight

   

   Most probably the best old classic song I've ever heard. Even Bruno Mars copied this song concept with his Just the Way You Are song.

   I always tell people I'm going to get married while this song plays in the background. It's the best love song ever.

   Overplayed, definitely, but there's a reason you hear it everywhere. Amazing piece of music.

4. Cocaine

   

   Awesome track. Undeniably superb solos!

   Classic and beautiful song from Eric Clapton. Good and professional concert facilities for the artist in the future could be at Horsens Musicart City in Denmark.

5. Sunshine of Your Love

   

   A wonderful song! How come this is not in the top 10 or at least within the top 20? This song has an amazing solo! One of the best solos of Eric Clapton, with amazing background music. The whole song is based on the solo! How come this is not in the top 10?

   How is this not in the top 10? This is one of the greatest riffs in history!

   Some of Cream's best work. This should certainly be in the top 10.

6. Bell Bottom Blues

   

   Very underrated song from the album Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs.

7. Forever Man

   

   Just simply a great song. I can't believe Old Love isn't on here! It's definitely my favorite Clapton song of all time!

   Needs to be MUCH higher. So does After Midnight (the 1988 version).

8. White Room

   

   I don't know why I love this song so much, but I do.

9. Crossroads

   

   How is the song that elicited the phrase "Clapton is God" not on the list? The "Live at Winterland" recording conveys some of the best riffs of his career.

   This song wasn't even by Eric Clapton. He just sang the original.

10. I Shot the Sheriff

    

    Timeless record, great cover, originally written by Bob Marley.

    Exceptional. The best cover I've ever heard, next to All Along the Watchtower with Jimi Hendrix.

The Newcomers
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    Got to Get Better in a Little While

    
12. ?

    Lonesome Christmas

    
The Contenders

13. I Feel Free

    

14. Let It Rain

    

    Best Clapton song of all time! He injects great riffs, effortlessly bends notes, and makes the guitar sing as only he can. I first heard this song in the early '70s and crank it up loud whenever I hear it playing today.

    I believe Stephen Stills played the bridge on this tune. However, it is in my top five Clapton songs. Yes, turn it up loud!

15. Change the World

    

    This is a Clapton song. Many others on here are by Cream and others.

16. Bad Love

    

    The song that made me buy a guitar and learn. The solo gives me chills to this day.

    Yes, it's good. The overplayed ones are fine songs, but some of the other tracks most people haven't heard are far better!

17. Lay Down Sally

    

    Great song. Lay Down Sally and Layla are by far my favorite songs by Eric Clapton. Amazing.

    This song really rocks. Great rhythm and great guitar solos.

18. Presence of the Lord

    

19. Blue Eyes Blue

    

    It is one of the best ones I've ever heard. It should be much higher up on the list, if not on the top at least!

    This song should be inside the top 5. Amazingly touching lyrics.

20. Little Wing

    

21. It's In the Way That You Use It

    

    Why so low? Come on, people. It should be in the top 10 at least.

    One of his best. It needs to be much higher.

22. Knockin' On Heavens Door

    

23. My Father's Eyes

    

    This song touches my heart. I love my father, and in his eyes, I find the answer to many things. I just love this song.

    By far the best Eric Clapton song. I'm not listening to any of his other songs.

24. Promises

    

    There is so much expression of feelings in this song. Eric sings it and takes my blues away. I feel better when I hear this song every time.

    WHAT? Why isn't this song in the top 10? Lay Down Sally should also be in the top 10. Cocaine and Let It Rain are so overrated.

25. After Midnight

    

26. Old Love

    

    George and Eric wrote this together. This friendship helped Eric stay alive, I reckon. He didn't have a family, and George was his best friend no matter what. They shared friendship, they shared a wife, they both broke up with their wives, they shared their emotions, and wrote this song about it. Simple.

    What, guys? How isn't Old Love on the list? Clapton can't get any better than this. This song evokes so many emotions. It's the best breakup song!

27. I've Got a Rock N' Roll Heart