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.
Sweet Wine
Eric Clapton Lyrics
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Money, nothing funny, wasting the best of our life
Sweet wine, haymaking, sunshine day breaking
We can wait 'til tomorrow
Car speed, road calling, bird freed, leaf falling
We can bide time
We can wait 'til tomorrow
Car speed, road calling, bird freed, leaf falling
We can bide time
Who wants the worry, the hurry of city life?
Money, nothing funny, wasting the best of our life
The lyrics of "Sweet Wine" by Eric Clapton are about the desire to escape the fast-paced city life and find relaxation in the natural world. The singer questions why anyone would want to live in a city filled with worry and hurry, where money is the only thing that matters and time passes quickly without any meaningful experiences. In contrast, the singer describes the pleasures of country life, such as making hay, enjoying the sunshine, and taking time to appreciate the simple moments like a bird flying or a leaf falling. The repetition of the phrase "sweet wine" throughout the song suggests that the singer finds sweetness and joy in these natural moments, which are far more valuable than any material goods.
This song can be interpreted as a call to appreciate the beauty and simplicity of life, rather than getting caught up in the relentless pursuit of money and material possessions. The singer suggests that we can postpone our worries and responsibilities and take time to relax and enjoy the natural world. Overall, the lyrics of "Sweet Wine" convey a sense of peacefulness and contentment that comes from living in harmony with nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Who wants the worry, the hurry of city life?
Who would willingly choose to subject themselves to the stress and haste of life in the city?
Money, nothing funny, wasting the best of our life
The pursuit of wealth often leads to a joyless existence, where we squander our precious time and potential.
Sweet wine, haymaking, sunshine day breaking
These simple pleasures offer a respite from the chaos of modern life, bringing sweetness and light to our otherwise burdensome existence.
We can wait 'til tomorrow
There's no need to rush through life; we can take our time and savor its many joys.
Car speed, road calling, bird freed, leaf falling
The call of the open road and the freedom it offers is like the release of a bird into the wild or the gentle fall of a leaf from a tree.
We can bide time
We can be patient and wait for the right moments to come, rather than forcing our way through life.
Contributed by Christopher W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dyn Jarren
All these incredible musicians have been around for Fifty years and counting. And have classic songs. None of today’s so called music acts can even play an instrument much less have this kind of longevity. Today’s music is disposable and forgettable.
sam thomas
legends there music will live on rip ginger baker and jack bruce you where the best
Bob Cabo
No doubt, Will was in his glory that night !!
Reilly Moore
Amazing guitar work
寒蝉王
Will is playing Eddie Van Halen's signature model with Eddie's idol in here, a little bit interesting
Mike C
This one doesn't get heard enough.
Jim Fritz
This is one of my faves on Fresh Cream. Also Dreamin .
1952 telecaster
Paul Carrack is awesome
kerry mcmanus
Awesome !!
Stephen Popovich l
Strange Brew doesn't feel good here-Not the right feel compared to the original-too commercialized maybe and drummers as good as their names did catch the feel or spirit -too typical of a groove-keyboard solo corny first chorus