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.
I'm A Man
Eric Clapton Lyrics
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Standing in line,
Make love to babe,
In my own time
Cause I'm a man,
Turned twenty one,
I spell M-A-N, man
To Kansas too
Bring back a pretty girl,
Just like you,
Cause I'm a man
I spell m, a, n, man
The lyrics of Eric Clapton's song "I'm A Man" are about the sexual prowess of a young man who has recently turned 21. The opening lines address a group of attractive women, who are standing in line waiting for the man's attention. The singer then brags about his ability to seduce women on his own terms and at his own pace, suggesting a level of confidence and control.
The chorus repeats the line "I'm a man" several times, underscoring the singer's sense of self-assurance and masculinity. He spells out the word "man," emphasizing his own importance and signaling his readiness to take on any challenges that come his way. There is also a reference to Kansas, which suggests the idea of adventure and the desire to find new romantic conquests.
Overall, the lyrics of "I'm A Man" convey a sense of empowerment and confidence, as the singer celebrates his own sexual prowess and the thrill of being a young man in his prime.
Line by Line Meaning
You pretty women,
You attractive ladies,
Standing in line,
Waiting in a row,
Make love to babe,
Express endearment to my darling,
In my own time
At my own pace
Cause I'm a man,
Since I am an adult male,
Turned twenty one,
I am now twenty-one years old,
I spell M-A-N, man
I articulately spell out m-a-n to emphasize my masculine identity,
Don't back down,
Do not surrender or retreat,
To Kansas too
Even if I were to journey to Kansas,
Bring back a pretty girl,
Return with an attractive young lady,
Just like you,
Similar to yourself,
Cause I'm a man
Because I am a male adult,
I spell m, a, n, man
Again, I articulate the spelling of man to display my masculine identity
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@juancamacho5746
Well, you pretty women
Standing in line
Make love to you, baby
In an hour's time
Now I'm a man
I spell M-A-N, ooh
The line I shoot
Will never miss
Make love to you, baby
You can't resist
Now I'm a man
I spell M-A-N
Man
Goin' back down
To Kansas too
Bring back a little girl
Just like you
Now I'm a man
I spell M-A-N
Man
@joniarmel7308
The Brit’s brought Blues to a whole new generation. What a time to be alive .
@kristentroutman2892
Outside of all of the lynching...yeah it was an incredible time
@user-bj1ij6lx4y
That's not the blues, lol. Didn't like it then, worse now.
@emilianoperez6992
I’m 24 years old now, and how “I wish i would “ to live just one day in this time at that city!
I’m from Brazil, here almost nobody I know enjoy this gold era of the blues.
Blessed are my father, who taught me to like The Rolling Stones and The Yardbirds since I was I kid.
@1blastman
This is my all time favorite version of this song. Clapton, Beck and Page all cover it well, but Beck's studio version has stuck with me for years.
@ronaldolaquidara64
Did all 3 ever play together on stage
I'm guessing Nada
No unfortunately 😕
@1blastman
@@ronaldolaquidara64 I think they did at some rock and roll hall of fame induction or a charity get together. The real trick would be to get their original guitarist, Top Topham, to make it a foursome. Top was good, but not to the level that the other three are.
@ronaldolaquidara64
@@1blastman ohh oki...I never heard of that Top dude. Maybe I'll look him up.
@1blastman
@@ronaldolaquidara64 I've never been able to find Top on any Yardbirds recordings. Someone might have a live recording before he left the band. He has recorded as a studio musician and plays on the Legendary Christine Perfect album.
@richardhincemon9423
@@ronaldolaquidara64 arms concert to raise money for multiple sclerosis 1983. Jeff Beck Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton all got together and played the same stage for their friend Ronnie Lane.