Riding with the King
Eric Clapton · 2000
61 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · jazz fusion · psychedelic rock
A soulful blend of blues and rock featuring heartfelt guitar riffs and the warm interplay of two legendary voices.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks soulful guitar riffs for reflection warm interplay for cozy evenings
- Context
- By the time 'Riding with the King' was released in 2000, Eric Clapton had already established himself as a leading figure in rock and blues music. This album marked a significant collaboration with B.B. King, following Clapton's successful solo career and his previous Grammy-winning work, showcasing both artists’ deep roots in blues tradition.
- If you like
- hard rock, jazz fusion, psychedelic rock
Riding with the King is an album by Eric Clapton, released in 2000. A soulful blend of blues and rock featuring heartfelt guitar riffs and the warm interplay of two legendary voices. The album debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 and won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album. Its release highlighted the enduring popularity of blues music at the turn of the century, influencing a resurgence of interest in the genre among younger audiences. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Riding with the King sound like?
A soulful blend of blues and rock featuring heartfelt guitar riffs and the warm interplay of two legendary voices. Rooted in hard rock and jazz fusion.
What makes Riding with the King by Eric Clapton notable?
The album debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 and won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album. Its release highlighted the enduring popularity of blues music at the turn of the century, influencing a resurgence of interest in the genre among younger audiences. By the time 'Riding with the King' was released in 2000, Eric Clapton had already established himself as a leading figure in rock and blues music. This album marked a significant collaboration with B.B. King, following Clapton's successful solo career and his previous Grammy-winning work, showcasing both artists’ deep roots in blues tradition.
Who is Riding with the King for?
Riding with the King works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, soulful guitar riffs for reflection and warm interplay for cozy evenings.
How many songs are on Riding with the King?
Riding with the King has 12 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Riding With the King Standout 4:23
- 2 Ten Long Years Standout 4:40
- 3 Key to the Highway 3:39
- 4 Marry You 4:59
- 5 Three O’Clock Blues 8:36
- 6 Help the Poor Standout 5:06
- 7 I Wanna Be 4:45
- 8 Worried Life Blues 4:25
- 9 Days of Old 3:00
- 10 When My Heart Beats Like a Hammer 7:09
- 11 Hold On I’m Coming 6:20
- 12 Come Rain or Come Shine 4:11
Release Date
June 13, 2000
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
61 min 19 sec
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