It’s been very important throughout my career that I’ve met all the guys I’ve copied, because at each stage they’ve said, ‘Don’t play like me, play like you.’
ERIC CLAPTONI just like the company of beautiful women. I have a weakness in that department.
More Eric Clapton Quotes
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It is painful to relive things that have caused emotional crises or whatever and find ways to express that musically.
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My driving philosophy about making music is that you can reduce it all down to one note if that note is played with the right kind of sincerity.
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All along this path I tread, my heart betrays my weary head, with nothing but my love to save, from the cradle to the grave.
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There’s a desire in me to express something – to match what I hear in my head.
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It sounds strange for me to be saying this, but I’ve come around to the idea that sex really is for procreation.
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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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Plant your love and let it grow.
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I’ve always wanted the sound of Muddy Waters’ early records – only louder
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Music survives everything, and like God, it is always present. It needs no help, and suffers no hindrance.
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Our love will rule in this kingdom we have made.
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When I’m wrong it’s never meant for you, so don’t confuse my love with what I do.
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But the guitar, when you think about it, is the most versatile, really. I mean you can pick it up and take it with you wherever you go.
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I always respected that B.B. sees music in a very open, free way.
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My original interests and intentions in guitar playing were primarily created on quality of tone, for instance, the way the instrument could be made to echo or simulate the human voice.
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There are people these days who can do things on the guitar which are beyond my reach. There’s one guy who plays with Queen who can do things I would dream of doing. I sincerely mean that.
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