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There's One in Every Crowd
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Track Listing
- We've Been Told (Jesus Is Coming Soon)
- Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
- Little Rachel
- Don't Blame Me
- Sky Is Crying
- Singin' the Blues
- Better Make It Through Today
- Pretty Blue Eyes
- High
- Opposites
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #10088 in Music
- Released on: 1997-11-25
- Number of discs: 1
- Original language: English
Editorial Reviews
Album Description
1998 digitally remastered Japanese reissue of his 1975 albumfor RSO in a mini LP sleeve. 'There's One In Every Crowd'reached #21 in the U.S. & features his covers of 'Swing LowSweet Chariot' and 'The Sky Is Crying'. 10 tracks total. APolydor release.
Customer Reviews
A Hidden Gem
Like everyone else here, I agree that this recording is badly overlooked. There are certain times when I prefer the softer side of Eric to the blues droaning of Layla and Assorted Love Songs. This recording has gospel, regaae, and acoustic flavorings as well as just a touch of the blues. Eric's singing is a lift muffled but his tone does compliment the songs very well. The last four songs were all written completely by Eric and let me tell you that they all have good chord progressions especially High. I would recommend this CD for those fans of Eric who can appreciate him as a total musician and not just a blues purist.
Too Subtle For Most
You know who you are. The long-time fan of Clapton's, the person in the audience nowadays yelling "Go Slowhand!" as Eric plays lick after passionless lick, the dude who wishes Eric would reunite with Cream for good. If so, this is not for you. Sorry. If it's any consolation, I used to be one of you. Somewhere down the line, my road forked off and, at the tender age of 20, here I am saying that this album is too subtle for most. What is the world coming to? What sense could I have? Hear me out.
The genius behind these songs is not in the mindless soloing, or the screeching vocals. In fact, the record has neither. Rather, it's "There's One In Every Crowd"'s economy that gives it a five-star charm. Most words are barely spoken over a whisper. Most solos barely reach above the tenth fret. And they barely last more than thirty seconds. Instead, the album is full of melodic, moody guitar playing, and breathy even sexy singing. And, God, what a band- they're guaranteed to hit the groove that will either make you melt or shiver by the time the last seconds of "Opposites" dissappear back to 1975. That is, unless you're the guy mentioned above. If you are, again, I'm sorry...your loss.
An Underrated Classic
While many reviewers and fans neglect the albums between "461 Ocean Boulevard" and "Slowhand," 1975's "There's One in Every Crowd" and 1976's "No Reason to Cry" easily equal the quality of the former masterpieces. No major radio singles, but plenty of mellow blues (and even a little gospel), funky riffs, moving ballads, and tasteful musicianship. These two albums definitely do not belong in the bargain bins!
