Eric Clapton Covers George Harrison

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by Paul Cashmere

21 June 2005

Eric Clapton has recorded a cover of George Harrison's 'Love Comes To Everyone' for his forthcoming album 'Back Home'.

'Back Home' will be the first album of original Clapton material since 'Reptile' (2001).

Harrison recorded the track for his 1979 self-titled album.

Clapton first recorded a Harrison song in 1968 when Cream recorded George's 'Badge'.

The two were lifelong friends. Clapton even went on to marry George's first wife Patti.

Clapton performed at the Concert for George, the concert which marked the one year anniversary of Harrison's death.

Describing the new album Clapton says "One of the earliest statements I made about myself was back in the late '80s, with 'Journeyman.' This album completes that cycle in terms of talking about my whole journey as an itinerant musician and where I find myself now, starting a new family. That's why I chose the title. It's about coming home and staying home. Even though," he adds with a laugh, "I'll be out on the road again next year, playing this music."

Guests on the album include Robert Randolph, John Mayer, Steve Winwood and Billy Preston.

"Back Home" song selections and writing credits are as follows:

1) "So Tired" (Eric Clapton, Simon Climie)
2) "Say What You Will" (Eric Clapton, Simon Climie)
3) "I'm Going Left" (Stevie Wonder, Syreeta Wright)
4) "Love Don't Love Nobody" (Joseph Jefferson, Charles Simmons)
5) "Revolution" (Eric Clapton, Simon Climie)
6) "Lost And Found" (Doyle Bramhall II, Eric Clapton, Jeremy Stacey)
7) "Heaven" (Doyle Bramhall II, Suzanna Melvoin, Mike Elizondo)
8) "Love Comes To Everyone" (George Harrison)
9) "One Day" (Vince Gill, Beverley Darnell)
10) "One Track Mind" (Eric Clapton, Simon Climie)
11) "Run Home To Me" (Eric Clapton, Simon Climie)
12) "Back Home" (Eric Clapton)