[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.
Playlist
| [God of the Guitar] A Collection of Eric Clapton’s Masterpieces and Popular Songs [2026] | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | LaylaEric Clapton |  play_arrow | A hopeless love for my best friend's wife—so painfully intense... |
| 2east | Wonderful TonightEric Clapton |  play_arrow | This song is about a loved one getting ready for a party… |
| 3east | Lay Down SallyEric Clapton |  play_arrow | This work, with its appealing, comfortable shuffle rhythm, is… |
| 4east | Let it rainEric Clapton |  play_arrow | Continuing to captivate the world with overwhelming guitar playing… |
| 5east | PromisesEric Clapton |  play_arrow | With a light, country-style rhythm and Marcy's... |
| 6east | Forever ManEric Clapton |  play_arrow | An 80s-style synth sound and powerful guita... |
| 7east | CocaineEric Clapton |  play_arrow | The repeated guitar riff leaves a powerful impression... |
| 8east | One WomanEric Clapton |  play_arrow | The British scene, which continues to evolve on a foundation of blues, is... |
| 9east | I Shot The SheriffEric Clapton |  play_arrow | Known as one of Eric Clapton’s signature songs... |
| 10east | After MidnightEric Clapton |  play_arrow | Freed from the pressure of being a guitar hero... |
| 11east | Running On FaithEric Clapton |  play_arrow | Amid the hardships of life, relying only on faith—a single ray of light... |
| 12east | My Father’s EyesEric Clapton |  play_arrow | Longing for the father I never got to meet, and for the one who departed so young… |
| 13east | Hello Old FriendEric Clapton |  play_arrow | Acoustic guitar and slide guitar... |
| 14east | The CoreEric Clapton |  play_arrow | Fierce guitar and saxophone, akin to a cry from the soul… |
| 15east | Have You Ever Loved A WomanDerek and the Dominos |  play_arrow | Formed around Eric Clapton… |
| 16east | Old LoveEric Clapton |  play_arrow | Born in the UK and hailed as the “God of the Guitar”… |
| 17east | Tears in HeavenEric Clapton |  play_arrow | A song born from deep personal sorrow has, in the wor… |
| 18east | Ain’t Going DownEric Clapton |  play_arrow | This song, released in 1983, is e... |
| 19east | Bad LoveEric Clapton |  play_arrow | A compelling classic where you can savor Clapton’s youthful singing voice. |
| 20east | Knocking On Heaven’s DoorEric Clapton |  play_arrow | Legendary guitarist from the United Kingdom, Eric… |
| 21east | Change The WorldEric Clapton |  play_arrow | A song with that quintessential Clapton feel that was a hit in the ’90s... |
| 22east | Bell Bottom BluesEric Clapton |  play_arrow | Compared to the Yardbirds, Cream, and his solo work… |
| 23east | While my guitar gently weepsEric Clapton |  play_arrow | This song is by former Beatle George Harrison... |
| 24east | BadgeEric Clapton |  play_arrow | During his Cream era, Clapton was exactly why... |
| 25east | Sunshine of your loveEric Clapton |  play_arrow | The original is a legendary ba... that Clapton was a member of. |
| 26east | Tears in heavenErikku Kuraputon |  play_arrow | This song is about as popular as Layla. |
| 27east | CircusEric Clapton |  play_arrow | A gentle and simple acoustic-style hid... |
| 28east | Wonderfull TonightEric Clapton | play_arrow | It's a song from '77, but it has been sung for a long time… |
| 29east | Wonderful TonightEric Clapton | play_arrow | 「You look wonderful … |
| 30east | I Can’t Stand ItEric Clapton |  play_arrow | It's a masterpiece with Clapton's signature style in full bloom. Clapton... |
| 31east | It’s In The Way That You Use ItEric Clapton |  play_arrow | A song that feels very 80s, like something from an American movie or dra… |
| 32east | Motherless ChildEric Clapton |  play_arrow | An acoustic guitar, and with a lively tempo... |
| 33east | Wanna Make Love to YouEric Clapton |  play_arrow | Clapton went through multiple divorces and marriages, and… |
| 34east | White RoomEric Clapton |  play_arrow | It’s a classic and signature song from the Cream era. 60… |
| 35east | Live that day properly. This day will come only once in your life.Eric Clapton |  play_arrow | Live in the present, a life without regrets. |
| 36east | Layla – Beloved Layla –Eric Clapton | play_arrow | From this rocking intro, there's no way this is goi— |
| 37east | Breaking PointEric Clapton |  play_arrow | The intro and the opening vocals have a cool, mature vibe—classic AOR. |
| 38east | SigneEric Clapton |  play_arrow | Eric Clapton’s classic song “Signe” |
| 39east | Man OverboardEric Clapton |  play_arrow | Unassuming yet easy to listen to, a good track featuring simple but intricate guitar work. |
| 40east | Slow Down LindaEric Clapton |  play_arrow | A very Clapton-like song that you can listen to calmly… |
| 41east | Don’t let me be lonely tonightEric Clapton |  play_arrow | Clapton passionately belts out Taylor’s classic hit |
| 42east | Eric Clapton |  play_arrow | Speaking of Eric Clapton, his go-to instrument is... |
| 43east | Tangled In Love-BEHIND THE SUNEric Clapton |  play_arrow | When the guitar stands out in any song, when I’m listening… |
| 44east | Sweet Home ChicagoEric Clapton |  play_arrow | A master guitarist and one of the world’s top three from the UK… |
| 45east | Tears in HeavenEric Clapton | play_arrow | From Eric Clapton’s 1992 classic... |
| 46east | CrossroadsEric Clapton |  play_arrow | When it comes to leading figures in blues guitar, this is the person… |
| 47east | How Deep Is the OceanEric Clapton |  play_arrow | With exceptional guitar technique, he has gained international popularity... |
| 48east | My Father’s EyesEric Clapton |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that reflects Eric Clapton’s feelings |
| 49east | Blues PowerEric Clapton |  play_arrow | The album “Er…” released in 1970 |
| 50east | Blue Eyes BlueEric Clapton |  play_arrow | Eric, a musician from the United Kingdom, ... |
| 51east | Hey HeyEric Clapton |  play_arrow | Eric Clapton is a British g... |
| 52east | Say What You WillEric Clapton |  play_arrow | High-level guitar technique and catchy melodies... |
| 53east | When you step on stage, believe you’re the best. When you step off, believe you’re the worst.Eric Clapton |  play_arrow | After making his mark as a member of the band Cream, he went solo… |
| 54east | When you step onto the stage, believe you’re the best. When you step off the stage, believe you’re the worst.Eric Clapton |  play_arrow | A figure who stands alongside Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page as one of the world’s... |
| 55east | Have You Ever Loved A WomanEric Clapton |  play_arrow | Blues, which had been Black music, captivated young people in Britain… |
| 56east | SlowhandEric Clapton |  play_arrow | Eric Clapton’s 1977 album |
| 57east | Voice Of A ChildEric Clapton |  play_arrow | A British singer-songwriter and... |
| 58east | I’ve Told You For The Last TimeEric Clapton |  play_arrow | Eric, one of the world’s three greatest guitarists, ... |
| 59east | Autumn LeavesEric Clapton |  play_arrow | One of Clapton’s songs that is quite rare, even among his works… |
| 60east | Somewhere Over The RainbowEric Clapton |  play_arrow | The original is the movie The Wizard of Oz, and th… |
| 61east | Why Does Love Got to be So Sad?Eric Clapton |  play_arrow | The band formed after Cream, Derek and the… |
| 62east | Hoochie Coochie ManEric Clapton |  play_arrow | The pinnacle of blues by white musicians is Clapton... |
| 63east | Someone Like YouEric Clapton |  play_arrow | The world-renowned guitarist, Eric Cla... |