{"product_id":"eric-clapton-august","title":"Eric Clapton – August","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEric Clapton – August\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in 1986, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAugust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sees Eric Clapton embracing a polished, contemporary sound while retaining the blues-influenced guitar work that made him one of rock's most celebrated musicians. Produced by longtime collaborator Phil Collins alongside Tom Dowd, the album blends blues rock, pop, and adult contemporary influences, reflecting the slick production style of the mid-1980s without losing Clapton's unmistakable musical identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe album features several notable collaborations, including \u003c\/span\u003eTearing Us Apart\u003cspan\u003e, a powerful duet with Tina Turner, while Collins contributes drums, backing vocals, and production throughout much of the record. Rich melodies, memorable hooks, and Clapton's expressive guitar playing combine to create one of the defining releases of his 1980s catalogue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighlights include the hit single \u003c\/span\u003eIt's In The Way That You Use It, co-written with Robbie Robertson for Martin Scorsese's \u003cem\u003eThe Color of Money\u003c\/em\u003e, alongside Tearing Us Apart, the heartfelt Holy Mother\u003cspan\u003e, the energetic \u003c\/span\u003eBehind The Mask, and the bluesy Bad Influence\u003cspan\u003e. Throughout the album, Clapton balances radio-friendly songwriting with moments of soulful musicianship and tasteful guitar work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAUGUST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remains an essential release for fans of Eric Clapton's later solo career, offering a strong collection of melodic rock songs enhanced by world-class musicianship and polished production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's In The Way That You Use It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTearing Us Apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBad Influence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalk Away\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHung Up On Your Love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake A Chance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHold On\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiss You\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoly Mother\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehind The Mask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrand Illusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k5JfV6rqajg?si=E1D55POlT4Isjpo0\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warner Bros. Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54357184381270,"sku":"925 476-2","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2249a16e-8a82-44ad-9108-1ec1796fc767.jpg?v=1782485891","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/eric-clapton-august","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}