A British pressing with a compilation of the best stuff really, I mean actually not only that but, these were all kind of semi hits for the people on it in America.
ERIC CLAPTONIt’s been up to me to inspire me.
More Eric Clapton Quotes
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Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself.
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I’m an egomaniac with an inferiority complex.
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Music became a healer for me. And I learned to listen with all my being. I found that it could wipe away all fear and confusion.
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I like solitude. I like the anomalous life. I like a quiet life.
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All I am certain of right now is that I don’t want to go anywhere, and that’s not bad for someone who always used to run.
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I’m not a big fan of lead vocalists, people who sing but don’t play. I never wanted to be in a band where the guy who was up front just sang. I’ve always thought it better when one of the musicians sings, like Steve Winwood.
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I did play a lot of fingerstyle when I first started playing. I could never really find the right combination of flatpick or fingerpick, so playing fingerstyle is really the easiest way – though it’s quite strenuous on the fingertips.
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Given the choice between accomplishing something and just lying around, I’d rather lie around. No contest.
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Would you know my name, if I saw you in Heaven?
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The only planning I do is about a minute before I play. I desperately try to think of something that will be effective, but I never sit down and work it out note for note.
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Only ask and you will get what you are needing, the rest is up to you.
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My Father’s Eyes’ is very personal. I realized that the closest I ever came to looking in my father’s eyes was when I looked into my son’s eyes.
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You were at school and you were pimply and no one wanted to know you. You get into a group and you’ve got thousands of chicks there.
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Lately I’ve been running on faith.
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I never set myself too high a goal. It was always tone and feeling, for me.
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