In the mid-1960s Clapton left the Yardbirds to play with John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers. Immediately after leaving Mayall, Clapton formed the power trio Cream with drummer Ginger Baker and bassist Jack Bruce, in which Clapton played sustained blues improvisations and "arty, blues-based psychedelic pop". After Cream broke up, he formed blues rock band Blind Faith with Baker, Steve Winwood, and Ric Grech. Clapton's solo career began in the 1970s, where his work bore the influence of the mellow style of J. J. Cale and the reggae of Bob Marley. His version of Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff" helped reggae reach a mass market. Two of his most popular recordings were "Layla", recorded with Derek and the Dominos; and Robert Johnson's "Crossroads", recorded with Cream. Following the death of his son Conor in 1991, Clapton's grief was expressed in the song "Tears in Heaven", which was featured on his Unplugged album.
Clapton has been the recipient of 18 Grammy Awards, and the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. In 2004 he was awarded a CBE at Buckingham Palace for services to music. He has received four Ivor Novello Awards from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, including the Lifetime Achievement Award. In his solo career, Clapton has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling musicians of all time. In 1998, Clapton, a recovering alcoholic and drug addict, founded the Crossroads Centre on Antigua, a medical facility for recovering substance abusers.
Christmas Without You
Eric Clapton Lyrics
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And we couldn't lose
Times were right, overnight
We were headline news
Crazy days and reckless nights
Limousines and bright spotlights
We were brothers through it all
And this world won't forget about you
Every part of you was in your song
Now we will carry on... Never Without you
(Without you Without You) Within you without you
Here comes the song it's about you
Here today, not alone
With my memories
Life is strange how things change
It's reality
You played a beautiful melody
That keeps on haunting me
I can always feel you by my side
And your song will play on without you
And this world won't forget about you
Every part of you was in your song
Now we will carry on... Never Without you
(Never Without You) Within you without you
(Within you without you)
Here comes the song it's about you
I know all things must pass
And only love will last
I'll always love the memory of you and me
Take it away Eric
And your song will play on without you
And this world won't forget about you
Every part of you was in your song
Now we will carry on...Never Without you
(Never Without You)Within you without you
(Within you without you)
I think love is about you
The song "Christmas Without You" by Eric Clapton is a tribute to his friend and Beatle, George Harrison who passed away in 2001. The lyrics reminisce about the good times they had together and the impact that Harrison had on Clapton's life. The song talks about their shared experiences of fame and how they were brothers through it all. Clapton goes on to express his sorrow at Harrison's passing but also his gratitude for the memories they created together. The chorus speaks to the fact that Harrison's music will live on and that he will never be forgotten. The line "Here comes the song, it's about you" is a reference to the fact that Clapton had just released a song called "Here Comes the Sun" which was written by George Harrison when he was still alive.
Line by Line Meaning
We were young, it was fun
And we couldn't lose
Times were right, overnight
We were headline news
Crazy days and reckless nights
Limousines and bright spotlights
We were brothers through it all
We were young and carefree, enjoying every moment while we chased our dreams. We were successful overnight and everyone knew our names. Life was full of fun, from wild nights to flashing cameras, and we were always there for each other.
And your song will play on without you
And this world won't forget about you
Every part of you was in your song
Now we will carry on... Never Without you
(Without you Without You) Within you without you
Here comes the song it's about you
Your legacy lives on through your music, and we won't let you be forgotten. Every note and every word was a part of you, and we'll keep singing it in your memory. You were a part of us and we will never forget you.
Here today, not alone
With my memories
Life is strange how things change
It's reality
You played a beautiful melody
That keeps on haunting me
I can always feel you by my side
Even though you're no longer here, I still remember every moment we shared together. Life is unpredictable and things can change in an instant. Your music still rings in my ears, and it's a constant reminder of you. Even in your absence, I feel your presence by my side.
I know all things must pass
And only love will last
I'll always love the memory of you and me
Take it away Eric
Everything has an end, and the only thing that truly lasts is love. I'll always cherish the memories we shared, and hold onto them forever. Those moments will never fade away, even as time goes on.
And your song will play on without you
And this world won't forget about you
Every part of you was in your song
Now we will carry on...Never Without you
(Never Without You)Within you without you
(Within you without you)
I think love is about you
Once again, I promise that your music will continue to be heard and that you'll always be remembered. You put your heart and soul into every lyric and melody, and it will always be a part of you. As we keep moving forward, we know that love was always at the center of your life and your music.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GARY NICHOLSON, MARK HUDSON, RINGO STARR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@andreasbluesify
I can only say one word... "awesome!!!!"
@martybrummel4541
Popper just kills it!!!
@unhingedsoulcollector8501
Finally!!!! somebody on here with good taste!!
@1harmonicapete
Wat a good holiday combination fun fun ......Popper and Clapton wow..2 of the best in our times...
@BluesHarpJammin
There are good harp player. Great harp players. And then there's JOHN POPPER!!! He's in a class by himself.
@MikeLazarus
Some Christmas Blues ... from a couple of blues masters
@Sittinpretty_music
two legends
@IkeCrow
Good grief,
if I tried to play like Popper, I would probably swallow my harp!
Happy Holidays from Finland!
@MikeyBAAZ
Clapton's solo harmonica popper just sick
@simongeorge8184
Sorry to wade into the debate a year too late, but I've just discovered this. Vai might be able to play more notes per minute than Clapton, but its not about that, its about feel and musicality, just because you can talk fast, doesn't mean you've got anything worth saying! Clapton once said it was his ambition to play one note to make people cry, I think he's achieved that and then some. Anyway, merry Christmas, peace and love to you all