Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Nothing Clapton has done musically can atone for how shabbily he's treated people his entire life. Why not? I don't really believed he loved/loves any woman...only himself. Finally he does, but the wasted time is almost sickening to witness. His struggles with heroin and alcohol were the most interesting. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Unlike Richards in 'Life', Clapton does not spend much time on the technical aspects of playing or on musical innovations he pioneered. Free shipping for many products! It was more of a curiosity about that era- the hardcore sex, drugs, rock & roll of the 70s- and to read about the experiences of someone who barely made it out alive that compelled me to read. “Clapton the Autobiography” is a memoir written by Eric Clapton himself. Lets agree to a look at the detail below to acquire more arrangement of Clapton: The Autobiography. But it wasn't too boring. Clapton’s 1970 masterpiece, “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs” (recorded with his band at the time, Derek and the Dominos), was an offering and a … It simply blew my mind...solo in the middle of it that took my breath away. My fondest teenage and college memories had Clapton's music playing in the background and now those memories are tainted by this selfish narcissist. Clapton: The Autobiography is at its most vivid when he’s describing road trips: the inside of the van he rode around in with John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers (Mayall built himself a bunk bed); a hippie adventure across Europe with a pickup band called the Glands (they got so hungry in Greece, they ate raw meat at a butcher shop); a whirlwind trip to Canada to play a rock festival with John Lennon (when … Fortunately this was changed, otherwise that 60's graffiti would have been 'Clapp is God' which thankfully we were spared. Not only is the book coherent in a way many autobiographies are not, it appears to be an honest presentation of his life as he lived it. It is one of the most compelling memoirs of our time. But, truly speaking I was never that crazy about his … Hardcover, 343 pages. .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}Enjoy features only possible in digital – start reading right away, carry your library with you, adjust the font, create shareable notes and highlights, and more. He describes his relationship with his son, Conor, and how his death changed the way he wanted to live. There won't be many more honest and revealing works this year than Clapton: The Autobiography. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2019. It provides many deep and equally truthful insights into the amazing life of music from late '60s to date. He is one of the most successful musicians of the 20th and 21st centuries, garnering an unprecedented three inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (The Yardbirds, Cream, and solo). And don't expect Clapton to dish much dirt; he doesn't have a harsh word to say about anyone, even those he parted with under bitter circumstances. Something went wrong. Sorry it hurt so much and thank God you are living life now. I’m aware of Clapton’s history of addiction to drugs and alcohol, so I can’t say I was surprised by some of what I read. I think this book could have been a bit condensed but otherwise it was a 3 star book for me...liked it, didnt love it. As a child in the 70s, I was watching Mr Rogers when EC was writing Layla and wreaking havoc on his physical and mental health with heroin. I respected him. It seems as if Eric Clapton wrote this tell-all autobiography in an attempt to debunk the oft-heard graffiti-fied slogan “Clapton is God”. I'm a rather indifferent fan of Clapton's/Cream/Derek & the Dominos, etc- Unplugged is the only album of his that I own. He was suicidal, in my opinion. It dragged some for me when he got into the business end of the music industry. The power of the written word eh ! It was more of a curiosity about that era- the hardcore sex, drugs, rock & roll of the 70s- and to read about the experiences of someone who barely made it out alive that compelled me to read. The text is sometimes a bit clunky but I feel its written from the heart . Having said that, I sometimes get the impression that he still doesn't really understand what's wrong with some of his past actions. Jesus emerging from the forehead of the Queen might or might not elicit the raising of an eyebrow from Clapton. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! You feel so sad for him as he chronicles his life spent in a haze of drugs and sex, even sacrificing for his music, but more than that, I was a little creeped out and even angry about his lack of respect for the poor women in his life -- especially Patti Boyd, the "love of his life." I quit. I'm not a huge Clapton fan, although I will say I named my cat Layla. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published He plays electric, acoustic guitar, and slide guitar. If you don't believe it, just read this book. Ah well. I am familiar with all stages of his musical career, but prior to reading his 2007 autobiography entitled Clapton I knew very little about his personal life other than disjointed anecdotes here and there. I've been an E C fan for years. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. This makes sense to me. It tells a good story of a person who has an amazing talent/gift, who has also been terribly self destructive, but somehow managed to survive. It is available on DVD and Blu-Ray along with a companion soundtrack. 'The Autobiography' from Eric Clapton, published in 2007, is perhaps a book I would never have read were it not for the fact that my better half picked this up for me at a local car boot sale. Sure, I'd enjoyed him in concert a few times and I owned some of his albums. This book made him seem like a very selfish, inconsiderate individual. However, like others have said, it comes across a little cold. The explanation and sentences are easy to comprehend and readers acquire valuable things comfortably. I found a pattern in my behavior that had been repeating itself for years, decades even. Wonderful Tonight: George Harrison, Eric Clapton, and Me, Slowhand: The Life and Music of Eric Clapton, Heaven and Hell: My Life in the Eagles (1974-2001), Laurel Canyon: The Inside Story of Rock-and-Roll's Legendary Neighborhood, Rock Trivia Madness: 60s to 90s Rock Music Trivia & Amazing Facts (Volume 1), Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music, Hammer of the Gods: The Led Zeppelin Saga, “Like the bluesmen who inspired him, Clapton has his share of scars... his compelling memoir is... a soulful performance.”. Being through what he’s been through, there should be no point of trying too hard to paint a good picture of himself. I was more interested in reading what he had to say about George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. by Eric Clapton . Reading Clapton's own words made me realize that my admiration for his work was totally misplaced. Clapton: The Autobiography. is available now and can be read on any device with the free Kindle app. Instead we get great material told by an indifferent participant in a flat style. I was looking for great memories and instead I found the ramblings of a misogynistic former addict. Eric Clapton is one of the greats of the 60’s and 70’s; a guitar legend who crossed genres of blues, jazz, country, reggae and rock. Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2016. He is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once as a solo artist and separately as a member of the Yardbirds and of Cream.Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time. In his autobiography, Clapton noted, the reason for the delayed release was because he felt the songs were not quite finished. .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}View high quality images that let you zoom in to take a closer look. As we all know, he wooed Pattie Boyd Harrison away from George and later married her. But I wasn't all that interested in reading about him. Clapton is one of my favourite guitarists and I’ve read a few biographies on him so I know a bit about his story. “Music will always find its way to us, with or without business, politics, religion, or any other bullshit attached. As a book, its pretty good. The trouble is that Clapton has tended, from the start, to be very self-effacing, and so he doesn't etch his stories in fine detail, or give a vivid picture of what was going on with himself or with others. But, if you're interested in Eric Clapton's life, it's a little drab. I have no real interest in Eric Clapton or music from this time period, but I found this autobiography fascinating. I read Pattie Harrison's autobiography "Wonderful Tonight" which came out at almost the same time as Eric's. But having older brothers meant that rock and roll played a major role in my life- I could sing along to Blue Oyster Cult, Led Zepplin and Pink Floyd by the tender age of 8. It tells a good story of a person who has an amazing talent/gift, who has also been terribly self destructive, but somehow managed to survive. He is honest, that and his position at ringside give this book the faint pulse it has. I loved the rawness and honesty of it. I wanted to read about the tumultuous sessions that resulted in the best album of the ’70s, and maybe all time, Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs. I’m a lifelong Eric Clapton fan, though I can’t say I like everything he puts out. If you're a total Slowhand freak (and I am) this book is invaluable in that it comes right from the "horse's mouth." I read it over the last two days and honestly can't wait to get rid of it. Um, well, good lists of names, at least. Although Clapton references his god-like stature among guitar leads, one never gets the sense of a swollen ego. Want to listen? Please try again. He pulls no punches when talking about things he did when it would have been so easy to gloss over these parts as others have done. The blues take center stage and Clapton cites nearly every major bluesman as an influence. Even then, I knew Clapton was out of control and robbed the blues in exchange for instant gratification. I may not always have enjoyed the ride that Clapton took me on, but I was always thoroughly engaged by it. Please try again. Well, this is what you won't do: panic. Mystery hour. There is precious little of this in Clapton, the Autobiography. Eric Clapton's attempt at writing an interesting account of his life was pretty much a failure. A Confessional Autobiography I have followed Eric Clapton’s career. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 3, 2018. Welcome back. There was a problem loading your book clubs. No one is more important to Clapton than Clapton. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. You could tell that he had really reflected on his life and thought about what went wrong and what he could have done differently. I'm not a Clapton fan, always considered him highly overrated, but I loved the LAYLA album because of the songs, the genius of the late Duane Allman's slide guitar work and the duets Eric sang throughout the album. His autobiography popped up as Goodreads deal of the day and I picked it up. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Tout le monde chantait tout le temps, même les femmes de ménage à l'hotel. If so, mission accomplished. After reading Pattie’s story, I wanted to find out more about Eric Clapton’s story. It was so interesting to read about his casual relationships with other extraordinary musicians, such as the Stones, the Beatles, BBKing and more. EMBED (for wordpress.com hosted blogs and archive.org item tags) Want more? Eric Clapton: The Autobiography . Author (s): Eric Clapton. But some things just don't sit well with this reader. On entendant de la musique partout où on allait. I've enjoyed his music, but would never say I was an Eric Clapton fan. Get 50% off this audiobook at the AudiobooksNow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. His struggle through addiction and his ability to finally rise above and surround himself with people to help him maintain sobriety was inspiring, even as h. I received this book for my birthday from my husband, who knows how much I LOVE Eric Clapton and his music. Besides music, Eric Clapton can write prose. Often viewed by critics and fans alike as one of the greatest guitarists of all t. Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE, nicknamed Slowhand, is a Grammy Award-winning English rock guitarist, singer, songwriter and composer. Of course I knew a lot of it but the detail in the book, in my opinion, does him no favours. Maybe another day, but there's so much else out there to read, and I'd rather listen to the Blues than to this sort of adjectival name-draping. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Years later and after having an understanding of mental health issues stemming from childhood, I understood how loved ones get caught up in the user's tsunamis. Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2015. It was like listening to....that gave me the shivers. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Before reading this book, I was not a huge Eric Clapton fan. Important autobiographical perspective on success, addiction, and resilience. He has sold tens of millions of records, played sell-out concerts all over the world and been central to the significant musical developments of his era. It didn't matter if it was alcohol, heroin or cocaine; everything he took he took to excess. He is one of the most successful musicians of the 20th and 21st centuries, garnering an unprecedented three inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (The Yardbirds, Cream, and solo). He was right there for everything yet seems to have found the action boring and the characters wanting. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Clapton : The Autobiography by Simon Vance (2007, Hardcover) at the best online prices at eBay! It was page after page of lines like "listening to him had an effect on me similar to what I might feel if I were to meet an alien from outer space. EC seems to have had it all ; fame and money at a very early age is not always a good combination . And then I found out that he loves shooting and fishing, both of my pet hates. Thus, the whole book feels like we are getting basically truthful suggestions of a much wilder and weirder existence than he ever lets us actually see. After reading this I come away with a new perspective on this fellow. Although Clapton recorded both of the songs in the acoustic situation, he never officially released the recordings until the deluxe edition of the live album was released in 2013. This book is almost a confessional of his drug and alcohol use and his bad treatment of some people he used in his life. One says to oneself over and over, but this is Clapton, he can't write and sing, or maybe says ''It's okay, it's nearly midnight and I'm half asleep what do I care if the style is dull or repetitive'', but after a while, no, can't keep going. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. In 1965, an anonymous fan spray-painted the slogan 'Clapton Is God' in a London underground station. Unlike many others, Clapton's Autobiography is brutally honest, freed from egoism and thus passionate, touching and inspiring journey through the thorns of his path. Having also read Pattie Boyd's autobiography Clapton (and his music) peaked with Boyd and everything since is Clapton attempting to swipe back at Boyd for leaving him. Kingston était une ville où il était fantastique de travailler. It has always found me, and with God’s blessing and permission, it always will.”, Eric Clapton: The Autobiography by Eric Clapton. If you're a music fan -- this book is fab. Which I guess doesn't matter as it's an honest account written by the man himself. More than a rock star, he is an icon, a living embodiment of the history of rock music. The guitar god has feet of clay. This all crumbles as his desire and dependecy steer him to the brink self-destruction. Imagine this with a DVD containing previously unreleased material and amateur recordings like EC and Jimi in NYC… Furthermore, it did strike me as odd that he didn't talk more about his son but, in a way, I think he wants to leave that part of his life behind. It was so interesting to read about his casual relationships with other extraordinary musicians, such as the Stones, the Beatles, BBKing and more. It didn't matter if it was alcohol, heroin or cocaine; everything he took h. Clapton had an addictive personality; his brain was wired to be an addict. Perhaps the greatest achievement of the book is its ability to, certainly at the beginning and into the middle of the work, make the reader have strong misgivings about the author, the latter end, by comparison makes one look more kindly on Mr Clapton and realise that even the great god Clapton is a pretty decent chap. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. It wasn't until I started the autobiography that I considered why it appealed to me in the first place. I feel I know Clapton better, but there is a certain lack of dimension to this self portrait. He doesn't come across as a 'nice' person at all. Ce rythme me rentrait vraiment dans le sang, mais enregistrer avec les Jamaïcains était une autre paire de manches. So all in all a disappointment for me, perhaps not for others. The book had one paragraph about the Beano album, and the last third seemed a bit hurried. Words rang true for me. Download or stream Clapton: The Autobiography by Eric Clapton. Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE, nicknamed Slowhand, is a Grammy Award-winning English rock guitarist, singer, songwriter and composer. It's surprising that he comes off as so badly in his own words...I don't think he even realizes how unsympathetic a character he makes himself. This is an autobiography and Eric Clapton is a musician , not a writer and it shows in the style of writing . Music survives everything, and like God, it is always present. Then Clapton made. As a child in the 70s, I was watching Mr Rogers when EC was writing Layla and wrea, It wasn't until I started the autobiography that I considered why it appealed to me in the first place. He was spoilt as a child and continued in the same vein until he finally got sober... there's very little to write after that I suppose. I had seen Clapton while he was out of his skull on heroin, downward, and booze. It was like listening to....that gave me the. We’d love your help. Enjoy a great reading experience when you buy the Kindle edition of this book. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Clapton is the powerfully written story of a survivor, a man who has achieved the pinnacle of success despite extraordinary demons. 2: The Music would be nice. I've gone off him. With striking intimacy and candor, Eric Clapton tells the story of his eventful and inspiring life in this poignant and honest autobiography. You feel so sad for him as he chronicles his life spent in a haze of drugs and sex, even sacrificing for his music, but more than that, I was a little creeped out and even angry about his lack of respect for the poor women in his life -- especially Patti Boyd, the "love of his life." Throughout the novels, the most negative aspects of physical appearances are often highlighted, and things are described as dingily as possible. If you love music, the ‘70s, rock stars and all the drama that naturally ensues than you will love Clapton's no holds barrred account of his life. His guitar playing has seen him hailed as 'God". Reading Clapton's own words made me reali. He addresses every phase of his personal and professional life, which is amazing in the fact that the book clocks in at only 328 pages. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 17, 2020. Considering the musical legends that have played with Clapton and the places he's toured I expected far better than this book. This could easily have been a great book like Levon Helms' This Wheel's On Fire. With striking intimacy and candor, Eric Clapton tells the story of his eventful and inspiring life in this poignant and honest autobiography. – Eric Clapton, in Clapton: The Autobiography. His raw writing about his inability to commit to relationships with others, including his first child, is poignant, honest and heartbreaking. It needs no help, and suffers no hindrance. This is really about a journey to redemption. His memoir, just like his life, is seemingly compelling at first and utterly vacuous at the end. ISBN: 038551851X (ISBN13: 9780385518512) Edition language: English. I didn't realize how interesting Clapton's life has been, I was most familiar with him from Unplugged forward, so he always seemed like a fairly mellow guitarist. I thoroughly enjoyed the autobiography of Clapton's long time love/wife Pattie Boyd WONDERFUL TONIGHT. It’s exciting, it’s sincere and it’s jam-packed with stories of some of music’s greatest personalities as lived through Slowhand himself. In this book, the guitarist extraordinaire offers a candid look back at his roller coaster life. Tom croyait fermement au bienfait d'exploiter cette source, et je n'avais rien contre puisque ça voulait dire que Pattie et moi aurions une sorte de lune de miel. Or do you rate based on how much you learned about the author, or how detailed the information is about the author's life, or based on how honest you think the author has been? I couldn't understand then dependency and enabling behaviors. This is an autobiography and Eric Clapton is a musician , not a writer and it shows in the style of writing . Unable to add item to List. It was abolutely earth-shattering for me, like a new light for me to move toward..." All this in 7 lines of large text. Bad choices were my specialty, and if something honest and decent came along, I would shun it or run the other way.”. Please try your request again later. I recently read Pattie Boyd’s book, Wonderful Tonight. Thus, the whole book feels like we are getting basically. $12.99 Ebook With striking intimacy and candor, Eric Clapton tells the story of his eventful and inspiring life in this poignant and honest autobiography. 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