Me and Mr. Johnson
Eric Clapton · 2004
50 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · jazz fusion · psychedelic rock
A reverent tribute to Robert Johnson, blending Clapton's signature guitar work with raw, emotive blues storytelling.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady emotional storytelling journey reverent tribute to roots immersive guitar-driven reflections
- Context
- By the time 'Me and Mr. Johnson' was released in 2004, Eric Clapton was an established rock icon with a career spanning over four decades. This album marked his first venture into a focused homage to the legendary bluesman Robert Johnson, following a string of commercially successful albums during the late 1990s and early 2000s. It showcased Clapton's deepening appreciation for roots music and his continuous evolution as an artist.
- If you like
- hard rock, jazz fusion, psychedelic rock
Me and Mr. Johnson is an album by Eric Clapton, released in 2004. A reverent tribute to Robert Johnson, blending Clapton's signature guitar work with raw, emotive blues storytelling. The album received positive reviews from critics and reached #1 on the UK Blues Chart, reaffirming Clapton's status in the blues genre. Its release sparked renewed interest in Robert Johnson's music, contributing to a resurgence of traditional blues influences in contemporary rock. Additionally, Clapton's interpretations have been credited with introducing Johnson's work to a new generation of listeners. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Me and Mr. Johnson sound like?
A reverent tribute to Robert Johnson, blending Clapton's signature guitar work with raw, emotive blues storytelling. Rooted in hard rock and jazz fusion.
What makes Me and Mr. Johnson by Eric Clapton notable?
The album received positive reviews from critics and reached #1 on the UK Blues Chart, reaffirming Clapton's status in the blues genre. Its release sparked renewed interest in Robert Johnson's music, contributing to a resurgence of traditional blues influences in contemporary rock. Additionally, Clapton's interpretations have been credited with introducing Johnson's work to a new generation of listeners. By the time 'Me and Mr. Johnson' was released in 2004, Eric Clapton was an established rock icon with a career spanning over four decades. This album marked his first venture into a focused homage to the legendary bluesman Robert Johnson, following a string of commercially successful albums during the late 1990s and early 2000s. It showcased Clapton's deepening appreciation for roots music and his continuous evolution as an artist.
Who is Me and Mr. Johnson for?
Me and Mr. Johnson works well if you're into steady emotional storytelling journey, reverent tribute to roots and immersive guitar-driven reflections.
How many songs are on Me and Mr. Johnson?
Me and Mr. Johnson has 14 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 When You Got a Good Friend 3:22
- 2 Little Queen of Spades 5:00
- 3 They’re Red Hot 3:27
- 4 Me and the Devil Blues Standout 2:58
- 5 Traveling Riverside Blues 4:33
- 6 Last Fair Deal Gone Down 2:37
- 7 Stop Breakin’ Down Blues 2:32
- 8 Milkcow’s Calf Blues 3:20
- 9 Kind Hearted Woman Blues 4:09
- 10 Come On in My Kitchen 3:37
- 11 If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day 3:29
- 12 Love in Vain Standout 4:04
- 13 32‐20 Blues 3:01
- 14 Hell Hound on My Trail Standout 3:51
Release Date
March 23, 2004
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
50 min 4 sec
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