Eric Clapton Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

Slow Down LindaEric Clapton36rank/position

Eric Clapton – Slow Down Linda

It’s a very Clapton-esque song that you can listen to calmly.

This song, too, was sung for a woman named Linda, giving a glimpse of Clapton’s fondness for women.

Sonically, it’s full-on ’80s sound, which must be irresistible to people from that era.

Someone Like YouEric Clapton37rank/position

Eric Clapton-Someone Like You

This is a heartwarming song from the world-renowned guitarist Eric Clapton.

The melodies woven by this British artist evoke the emotion of standing at a turning point in life.

Released in the Philippines in 1975 as the B-side of a single, this gem is filled with the allure of classic rock.

The lyrics, which depict the moments when encounters with people change our lives, resonate deeply with listeners.

With a sound that carries the atmosphere of the American South, Clapton’s soulful voice and guitar blend together to create a poignancy that sinks in, much like enka.

It’s a perfect song for times when you feel lost in life or want to express gratitude to someone important.

Sunshine of your loveEric Clapton38rank/position

Eric Clapton [ Sunshine of your love ] HD

The original is a song by Cream, the legendary band Eric Clapton was in.

Unlike Clapton’s current style, it features the solid, band-driven rhythm that’s characteristic of that era.

This version is Clapton’s, so it’s interesting to compare it with the original.

Sweet Home ChicagoEric Clapton39rank/position

Eric Clapton – Sweet Home Chicago

A master guitarist and one of the world’s three greatest rock guitarists from the UK.

Not only is he outstanding as a guitarist, but he also excels in singing and in writing and composing songs, making him far more than just a guitarist.

He came to be called the “God of the Guitar” after the phrase “Clapton is God” was graffiti’d in London.

The CoreEric Clapton40rank/position

The Core

A fierce back-and-forth between guitar and saxophone—like a cry from the soul—stirs the heart in this track by British musician Eric Clapton.

Included on the classic album Slowhand, released in November 1977, it’s an expansive piece running about 8 minutes and 45 seconds.

It carries a powerful message of self-affirmation: the ability to ignite purely through one’s own inner strength, without leaning on anything else.

The high-intensity vocal interplay with Marcella Detroit renders that world even more vividly.

The song is rarely performed live, and when it was played in Paris in January 2018—its first appearance in forty years—it became a major talking point.

When you want to fire yourself up, this track can make you feel energy welling up from deep within.

Voice of a ChildEric Clapton41rank/position

Eric Clapton – Voice Of A Child (Official Music Video)

This instrumental piece was performed by British guitarist Eric Clapton, born from a heartfelt desire to save the children suffering in the Gaza Strip.

The track opens the live album “To Save a Child: An Intimate Live Concert,” which captures a charity performance held in December 2023.

Though there are no lyrics, the plaintive guitar melody, woven note by note, embodies the inexpressible cries of the children.

It reminds us, deep in our hearts, that the tragedies unfolding in a distant land are by no means someone else’s problem.

Precisely because we live in peaceful everyday circumstances, why not listen to this work and use it as an opportunity to consider what we ourselves can do?

Wanna Make Love to YouEric Clapton42rank/position

Eric Clapton – Wanna Make Love to You (Crossroads 1988)

Clapton has gone through multiple marriages and divorces, is known for being popular with women, and often sings about love.

This song is a prime example, and it must have an irresistible appeal to women.

His soulful, tear-jerking guitar playing is still very much alive, making it a compelling listen.