Eric Clapton Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

White RoomEric Clapton43rank/position

White Room (Live at Royal Albert Hall, London, England, UK, 1990 – 1991)

It’s a classic and signature song from the Cream era.

Being from the ’60s, it’s brimming with psychedelic vibes and still hasn’t lost its charm even today.

Personally, I like Clapton best during his time with Cream, so while the refined, present-day Clapton is great, I’d love for younger listeners to get to know this era of Clapton more.

Why Does Love Got to be So Sad?Eric Clapton44rank/position

Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad

These are songs from his time with the band Derek and the Dominos, formed after Cream.

Surprisingly, not many people know that the masterpiece Layla is actually from this Derek-era as well.

Usually, when an artist who’s successful in a band goes solo, their popularity tends to wane, but Clapton is an unconventional case—he sold even better as a solo artist.

When you step on stage, believe you’re the best. When you step off, believe you’re the worst.Eric Clapton45rank/position

Change the World

Eric Clapton, a singer-songwriter who first rose to prominence with the band Cream and later achieved great success as a solo artist.

He is renowned as an excellent composer and is also known for his high-level guitar technique.

Here is a famous quote from him, one of the world’s foremost electric guitarists.

It’s a quote that reveals his disciplined side: giving his all to the audience on stage and dedicating himself to rigorous practice off stage.

When you step onto the stage, believe you're the best. When you step off the stage, believe you're the worst.Eric Clapton46rank/position

Change the World [with Japanese translation] Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton—considered one of the world’s three greatest rock guitarists alongside Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page, and a three-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame—was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2015.

Even someone like him must think about these things, perform on stage, and then practice every day once he steps off it… Truly great people are also humble at the same time.

Have You Ever Loved A WomanEric Clapton47rank/position

Eric Clapton – Have You Ever Loved A Woman (Live from the Fillmore) [Nothing But the Blues]

Blues, which originated as Black music, caught the attention of young people in the UK and inspired followers.

Blues performed by white musicians is sometimes called white blues, and Eric Clapton was one of its finest players.

Hey HeyEric Clapton48rank/position

Hey Hey (Acoustic Live)

Eric Clapton is a guitarist and singer-songwriter from the United Kingdom.

Rather than a pure blues musician, he might be described as a British blues-rock musician who achieved success as a rock artist.

On “Hey Hey,” he offers a calm, restrained performance.

Hoochie Coochie ManEric Clapton49rank/position

Eric Clapton – Hoochie Coochie Man – Live

The pinnacle of blues by a white musician is Clapton.

Through many sessions and deep exchanges with Black musicians, I think he has already surpassed the original blues.

If you closed your eyes and weren’t told it was Clapton, it would be hard to tell the difference.