Backless

Backless
Studio album by Eric Clapton
Released November 1978
Recorded 1978
Genre Rock
Length 41:01
Label Polydor
Producer Glyn Johns
Eric Clapton chronology
Slowhand
(1977)		 Backless
(1978)		 Just One Night
(1980)

Backless is a 1978 album by Eric Clapton. Produced by Glyn Johns, and released by Polydor Records, Backless reached No. 8 on the pop charts. While the single "Promises" only reached No. 37 in the UK, it was a much bigger success in the US, reaching No. 9 on the Billboard charts. The follow-up single, "Watch Out for Lucy", was the B-side of "Promises", but reached #40 on the Billboard charts on its own merit.

A blue and white scarf worn by Clapton on the album sleeve is believed to be a scarf of West Bromwich Albion Football Club.[1] Clapton is widely believed to be a supporter of the club, despite being born in Ripley, Surrey more than 100 miles away. In recent years he has reportedly been more interested in Chelsea F.C..[2]


Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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Track listing

  1. "Walk Out in the Rain" (Bob Dylan, Helena Springs) – 4:16
  2. "Watch Out for Lucy" (Clapton) – 3:26
  3. "I'll Make Love to You Anytime" (JJ Cale) – 3:23
  4. "Roll It" (Clapton, Marcy Levy) – 3:42
  5. "Tell Me That You Love Me" (Clapton) – 3:31
  6. "If I Don't Be There by Morning" (Dylan, Springs) – 4:38
  7. "Early in the Morning" (Traditional arranged by Eric Clapton) – 7:58
  8. "Promises" (Richard Feldman, Roger Linn) – 3:04
  9. "Golden Ring" (Clapton) – 3:32
  10. "Tulsa Time" (Danny Flowers) – 3:28

Singles

Personnel

Chart performance

Chart (1978–1979) Peak
position
bgcolor="#efefef" Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[3] 24
bgcolor="#efefef" Dutch Albums (MegaCharts)[4] 22
bgcolor="#efefef" New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[5] 22
bgcolor="#efefef" Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[6] 2
bgcolor="#efefef" Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[7] 28
bgcolor="#efefef" UK Albums (OCC)[8] 18
US Billboard 200[9] 8

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/Sales
Canada (Music Canada)[10] Platinum 100,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[11] Silver 60,000^
United States (RIAA)[12] Platinum 1,000,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone

References

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  3. ↑ "Austriancharts.at – Eric Clapton – Backless" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 2015-07-28.
  4. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Eric Clapton – Backless" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 2015-07-28.
  5. ↑ "Charts.org.nz – Eric Clapton – Backless". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2015-07-28.
  6. ↑ "Norwegiancharts.com – Eric Clapton – Backless". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2015-07-28.
  7. ↑ "Swedishcharts.com – Eric Clapton – Backless". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2015-07-28.
  8. ↑ "Eric Clapton | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart Retrieved 2015-07-28.
  9. ↑ "Eric Clapton – Backless – Awards – AllMusic". AllMusic. Rovi Coperation. Retrieved 2015-07-28.
  10. ↑ "Canadian album certifications – Eric Clapton – Backless". Music Canada. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  11. ↑ "British album certifications – Eric Clapton – Backless". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved January 1, 2016. Enter Backless in the field Keywords. Select Title in the field Search by. Select album in the field By Format. Select Silver in the field By Award. Click Search
  12. ↑ "American album certifications – Eric Clapton – Backless". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 1, 2016. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH
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