"Backless" was released in 1978, marking Clapton's return to the studio just months after his previous album, "Slowhand." The album features a more upbeat, groove-oriented sound compared to its predecessor, with a focus on live-sounding performances.
- The album was recorded at the Record Plant in Los Angeles and featured a core band including bassist Carl Radle, drummer Jamie Oldaker, and keyboardist Dick Sims, all alumni of Clapton's previous touring groups.
- "Backless" reached number 8 on the Billboard 200 chart in the US and number 25 on the UK Albums Chart.
- The album's lead single, "Promises," co-written by Roger Cook and Chris Rea, became a modest hit, reaching number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Eric Clapton is an English guitarist and singer-songwriter who first achieved fame in the 1960s with The Yardbirds, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, and Cream. By 1978, Clapton had established himself as a solo artist with a string of successful albums and singles, navigating a blend of rock, blues, and R&B.
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