Backless | ||||
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Studio album by Eric Clapton | ||||
Released | November 1978 | |||
Recorded | 1978 | |||
Genre | Rock | |||
Length | 41:01 | |||
Label | Polydor | |||
Producer | Glyn Johns | |||
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Backless is a 1978 album by Eric Clapton. Produced by Glyn Johns, and released by Polydor Records, Backless reached No. 8 on the pop charts. While the single "Promises" only reached No. 37 in the UK, it was a much bigger success in the US, reaching No. 9 on the Billboard charts. The follow-up single, "Watch Out for Lucy", was the B-side of "Promises", but reached #40 on the Billboard charts on its own merit.
A blue and white scarf worn by Clapton on the album sleeve is believed to be a scarf of West Bromwich Albion Football Club. Clapton is widely believed to be a supporter of the club, despite being born in Ripley, Surrey more than 100 miles away. In recent years he has reportedly been more interested in Chelsea F.C..
*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone