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Just One Night

Eric Clapton · 1980

89 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · jazz fusion · psychedelic rock

A live blend of blues-infused rock and heartfelt ballads, showcasing Clapton's guitar mastery and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • heartfelt ballads for late-night introspection
  • engaging live atmosphere for gatherings
  • wave-like pacing for relaxed listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Themes
live blues energy· addiction struggles· romantic longing
Career context
Released in 1980, 'Just One Night' captures Eric Clapton at a pivotal moment, following his commercial success with 'Slowhand' in 1977. This album is notable for its live recording format, which highlighted Clapton's skill as a performer while also reflecting his growing maturity as a songwriter.
Stylistic neighbors
Gary Moore· Joe Bonamassa· John Mayer
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Texas Flood by Stevie Ray Vaughan — Combines heartfelt ballads with blues-infused rock, highlighting struggles and longing through powerful guitar work.
In the Skies by Peter Green — Features a blend of bluesy rock with introspective lyrics, capturing a similar emotional depth and musical maturity.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Tulsa Time 4:00
  • 2 Early in the Morning 7:11
  • 3 Lay Down Sally 5:35
  • 4 Wonderful Tonight 4:42
  • 5 If I Don’t Be There by Morning 4:26
  • 6 Worried Life Blues 8:28
  • 7 All Our Past Times 5:00
  • 8 After Midnight 5:38

Disc 2

  • 1 Double Trouble 8:12
  • 2 Setting Me Up 4:38
  • 3 Blues Power 7:19
  • 4 Rambling on My Mind 8:49
  • 5 Cocaine 7:39
  • 6 Further On up the Road 7:21

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