Eric Clapton – From The Cradle

Eric Clapton – From The Cradle

Released in 1994, From The Cradle is Eric Clapton's heartfelt tribute to the blues music that first inspired him to pick up a guitar. Rather than revisiting his own catalogue, Clapton dedicated the album entirely to classic blues songs, paying homage to the legendary artists whose influence shaped his career, including Muddy Waters, Freddie King, Elmore James and Robert Johnson.

Recorded largely live in the studio with minimal overdubs, the album captures an authentic, spontaneous feel that highlights Clapton's deep understanding of the blues tradition. His guitar playing is passionate and expressive throughout, while the backing band provides a rich, sympathetic accompaniment rooted firmly in classic Chicago and Delta blues styles.

Highlights include spirited performances of “Hoochie Coochie Man,” “Five Long Years,” “I'm Tore Down,” and “It Hurts Me Too,” alongside slower, emotionally charged interpretations such as “Motherless Child” and “Someday After A While.” The album earned widespread critical acclaim and is often regarded as one of Clapton's finest pure blues recordings.

A deeply personal project and a loving celebration of the music that defined his artistic journey, From The Cradle remains an essential release for blues fans and one of the standout albums of Clapton's solo career.

Tracklist:

1. Blues Before Sunrise (2:58)
2. Third Degree (5:07)
3. Reconsider Baby (3:20)
4. Hoochie Coochie Man (3:16)
5. Five Long Years (4:47)
6. I'm Tore Down (3:02)
7. How Long Blues (3:09)
8. Goin' Away Baby (4:00)
9. Blues Leave Me Alone (3:36)
10. Sinner's Prayer (3:20)
11. Motherless Child (2:57)
12. It Hurts Me Too (3:17)
13. Someday After A While (4:27)
14. Standin' Round Crying (3:39)
15. Driftin' (3:10)
16. Groaning The Blues (6:05)