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[God of the Guitar] A Collection of Eric Clapton’s Masterpieces and Popular Songs [2026]

Eric Clapton, known as the “God of Guitar,” has etched his name into music history with his overwhelming guitar prowess.

Beyond his skill as a guitarist, he is also an exceptional singer-songwriter, and he has continued to create numerous profound masterpieces—works imbued with the twists and turns of his life experience—right up to the 2020s.

This time, we’ve selected essential tracks we’d like beginners to hear first, focusing mainly on standout works from his solo career.

From ballads to blues, we’ll take a close look at a trove of exquisite songs that embody a wide range of musical styles.

[God of Guitar] Eric Clapton’s Best and Most Popular Songs Summary [2026] (21–30)

Change The WorldEric Clapton

Eric Clapton – Change The World
Change The WorldEric Clapton

It’s a very Clapton-like song that was a hit in the ’90s.

The original was actually by another artist, and I didn’t realize it at the time.

Even so, Clapton’s sense for choosing covers is so good that he ends up surpassing the originals—there’s just nothing quite like it.

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BadgeEric Clapton

Eric Clapton – Badge (Live Video Version-One More Car)
BadgeEric Clapton

During Clapton’s Cream era, it truly feels like white blues is exploding.

The famous military jackets are still fashionable today, so they were clearly ahead of their time.

Compared to his solo work, the bass and drums are more compelling here, which is a distinctive feature.

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Bell Bottom BluesEric Clapton

Derek And The Dominos – Bell Bottom Blues ( studio version)
Bell Bottom BluesEric Clapton

Compared to the Yardbirds, Cream, and his solo work, Derek and the Dominos don’t stand out as much, but there are many truly excellent pieces like this song.

Its grand song development can be said to have sparked the subsequent boom in epic-length tracks by bands.

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While my guitar gently weepsEric Clapton

Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton – While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Taken from Concert For George)
While my guitar gently weepsEric Clapton

This song is a true masterpiece among George Harrison’s classics from his Beatles days, and it could be called a quintessential example of classic rock.

Backing Eric Clapton’s vocals are former Beatles members George and Paul, making it irresistible not only to fans but to rock enthusiasts as well.

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Sunshine of your loveEric Clapton

Eric Clapton [ Sunshine of your love ] HD
Sunshine of your loveEric Clapton

The original is a song by Cream, the legendary band Eric Clapton was in.

Unlike Clapton’s current style, it features the solid, band-driven rhythm that’s characteristic of that era.

This version is Clapton’s, so it’s interesting to compare it with the original.

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