I couldn’t believe how good Jimi Hendrix was It was a really difficult thing for me to deal with, but I just had to surrender and say, ‘This is fantastic.’
ERIC CLAPTONIt is painful to relive things that have caused emotional crises or whatever and find ways to express that musically.
More Eric Clapton Quotes
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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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Yeah, it is, because it’s a real discovery of your inner resources, you know. That’s what my character is all about and what my playing is all about. But to get up there and just go inside and draw out something that makes you feel good first and foremost.
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I 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.
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I often enjoy singing in an acoustic setting more than an amplified one.
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In playing, I suppose my greatest gift was to express the way I felt or the willingness to express myself.
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I can’t play long solos anymore without boring myself.
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The point of being at home is to be with my family as much as possible.
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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.
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I saw you walking with your other man today. If I catch you one more time, I’m gonna blow you both away.
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The first band I identified with from Chicago was the Muddy Waters band.
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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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You can’t mastermind everything. You’ll go crazy. Just show up and play.
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I feel wonderful because I see the love light in your eyes, and the wonder of it all is you just don’t realize how much I love you.
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The blues are what I’ve turned to, what has given me inspiration and relief in all the trials of my life.
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Like a fool, I fell in love with you, Turned my whole world upside down.
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