Leave bands, go back to obscurity if I choose to, without a great sense of loss of security because it’s all been based on the fact that I did it on my own or was doing, enjoying doing it on my own in the first place.
ERIC CLAPTONI remember when I thought of singing as the bit that went between the guitar playing – something I couldn’t wait to get out of the way. Singing was originally like a chore that I didn’t really enjoy.
More Eric Clapton Quotes
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One of the most beneficial things I’ve ever learned is how to keep my mouth shut.
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Risk is trying to control something you are powerless over.
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Well, I think part of my gift, or if I have one, is that I love listening.
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Every time you pick up your guitar to play, play as if it’s the last time.
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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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Loose ladies on the road will drive you crazy, every no, becomes a maybe.
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You can’t mastermind everything. You’ll go crazy. Just show up and play.
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Only ask and you will get what you are needing, the rest is up to you.
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I can’t play long solos anymore without boring myself.
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For me, the most trustworthy vehicle for spirituality had always proven to be music.
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Lately I’ve been running on faith.
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Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself.
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Music became a healer for me.
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I think I deliberately sold out a couple of times. I picked the songs that I thought would do well in the marketplace, even though I didn’t really love the song.
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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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