RAG MusicMusic
Lovely Western music
search

[God of Guitar] A Collection of Eric Clapton’s Classic and Popular Songs [2025]

Eric Clapton, known as the “God of Guitar,” has etched his name into music history with his overwhelming guitar prowess.

Beyond his skill as a guitarist, he is also an exceptional singer-songwriter, and he has continued to create numerous profound masterpieces—works imbued with the twists and turns of his life experience—right up to the 2020s.

This time, we’ve selected essential tracks we’d like beginners to hear first, focusing mainly on standout works from his solo career.

From ballads to blues, we’ll take a close look at a trove of exquisite songs that embody a wide range of musical styles.

Playlist

[God of Guitar] A Collection of Eric Clapton’s Classic and Popular Songs [2025]
show_chartTitlePlaylistOne point
1eastLaylaEric ClaptonClapton’s heartrending cry of love, the classic “Layla.”
2eastWonderful TonightEric ClaptonClapton’s masterpiece born while waiting for his lover
3north_eastLay Down SallyEric ClaptonThe appeal of Clapton’s masterpiece “Layla”
4south_eastLet it rainEric ClaptonEric Clapton’s classic, deeply moving
5south_eastForever ManEric ClaptonEric Clapton’s iconic 80s rock songs
6south_eastCocaineEric ClaptonEric Clapton’s masterpiece born from overcoming drug addiction
7eastMy Father’s EyesEric ClaptonA song of deep love and loss for a father and son
8eastOne WomanEric ClaptonEric Clapton’s new song, Love and Music
9north_eastPromisesEric ClaptonEric Clapton’s poignant love song
10eastHave You Ever Loved A WomanDerek and the DominosEric Clapton's classic blues songs
11south_eastHello Old FriendEric ClaptonA masterpiece whose warm ensemble resonates with the heart
12south_eastAfter MidnightEric ClaptonThe liberating feeling of the night, Eric Clapton’s classic
13south_eastOld LoveEric ClaptonEric Clapton’s heartfelt blues ballad
14south_eastRunning On FaithEric ClaptonThe heart’s song seeking the light of faith
15south_eastThe CoreEric ClaptonClapton's soul-stirring guitar music
16eastI Shot The SheriffEric ClaptonKnown as one of Eric Clapton’s signature songs...
17eastAin’t Going DownEric ClaptonThis song, released in 1983, is e...
18eastTears in HeavenEric ClaptonA song born from deep personal sorrow has, in the wor…
19eastBad LoveEric ClaptonYou can fully savor the vocals of a young Clapton...
20eastKnocking On Heaven’s DoorEric ClaptonLegendary guitarist from the United Kingdom, Eric…
21eastChange The WorldEric ClaptonA song with that quintessential Clapton feel that was a hit in the ’90s...
22eastBell Bottom BluesEric ClaptonCompared to the Yardbirds, Cream, and his solo work…
23eastWhile my guitar gently weepsEric ClaptonThis song is by former Beatle George Harrison...
24eastBadgeEric ClaptonDuring his Cream era, Clapton was exactly why...
25north_eastMotherless ChildEric ClaptonAn acoustic guitar, and with a lively tempo...
26south_eastSunshine of your loveEric ClaptonThe original is a legendary ba... that Clapton was a member of.
27south_eastTears in heavenEric ClaptonThis song is about as popular as Layla.
28north_eastWonderfull TonightEric ClaptonIt's a song from '77, but it has been sung for a long time…
29north_eastWonderful TonightEric Clapton「You look wonderful …
30south_eastLayla – Beloved Layla –Eric ClaptonFrom this rocking intro, there's no way this is goi—
31south_eastI Can’t Stand ItEric ClaptonIt's a masterpiece with Clapton's signature style in full bloom. Clapton...
32south_eastIt’s In The Way That You Use ItEric ClaptonA song that feels very 80s, like something from an American movie or dra…
33south_eastCircusEric ClaptonA gentle and simple acoustic-style hid...
34north_eastBreaking PointEric ClaptonThe intro and the opening vocals have a cool, mature vibe—classic AOR.
35south_eastWanna Make Love to YouEric ClaptonClapton went through multiple divorces and marriages, and…
36south_eastWhite RoomEric ClaptonIt’s a classic and signature song from the Cream era. 60…
37south_eastLive that day properly. This day will come only once in your life.Eric ClaptonLive in the present, a life without regrets.
38eastMan OverboardEric ClaptonIt’s a hidden gem with the distinguishing feature of being easy to listen to. At first glance…
39eastCrossroadsEric ClaptonWhen it comes to leading figures in blues guitar, this is the person…
40eastDon’t let me be lonely tonightEric ClaptonClapton passionately belts out Taylor’s classic hit
41eastEric ClaptonSpeaking of Eric Clapton, his go-to instrument is...
42eastSlow Down LindaEric ClaptonA very Clapton-like song that you can listen to calmly…
43eastTangled In Love-BEHIND THE SUNEric ClaptonWhen the guitar stands out in any song, when I’m listening…
44eastSweet Home ChicagoEric ClaptonA master guitarist and one of the world’s top three from the UK…
45eastTears in HeavenEric ClaptonFrom Eric Clapton’s 1992 classic...
46eastHow Deep Is the OceanEric ClaptonWith exceptional guitar technique, he has gained international popularity...
47eastMy Father’s EyesEric ClaptonWith exceptional guitar technique and compositional ability, around the world...
48eastBlues PowerEric ClaptonThe album “Er…” released in 1970
49eastBlue Eyes BlueEric ClaptonEric, a musician from the United Kingdom, ...
50eastHey HeyEric ClaptonEric Clapton is a British g...
51eastSay What You WillEric ClaptonHigh-level guitar technique and catchy melodies...
52eastWhen you step on stage, believe you’re the best. When you step off, believe you’re the worst.Eric ClaptonAfter making his mark as a member of the band Cream, he went solo…
53eastWhen you step onto the stage, believe you’re the best. When you step off the stage, believe you’re the worst.Eric ClaptonA figure who stands alongside Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page as one of the world’s...
54eastSigneEric ClaptonEric Clapton’s classic song “Signe”
55eastHave You Ever Loved A WomanEric ClaptonBlues, which had been Black music, captivated young people in Britain…
56eastSlowhandEric Clapton"Slowhand" is...
57eastVoice Of A ChildEric ClaptonA British singer-songwriter and...
58eastI’ve Told You For The Last TimeEric ClaptonEric, one of the world’s three greatest guitarists, ...
59eastAutumn LeavesEric ClaptonOne of Clapton’s songs that is quite rare, even among his works…
60eastSomewhere Over The RainbowEric ClaptonThe original is the movie The Wizard of Oz, and th…
61eastWhy Does Love Got to be So Sad?Eric ClaptonThe band formed after Cream, Derek and the…
62eastHoochie Coochie ManEric ClaptonThe pinnacle of blues by white musicians is Clapton...
63eastSomeone Like YouEric ClaptonThe world-renowned guitarist, Eric Cla...