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Released 26 years ago this June

Riding with the King

Eric Clapton · 2000

61 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · jazz fusion · psychedelic rock

A soulful blend of blues and rock featuring heartfelt guitar riffs and the warm interplay of two legendary voices.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • soulful guitar riffs for reflection
  • warm interplay for cozy evenings
  • for late-night drives

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking rapid-fire tracks
  • prefer upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Riding with the King' was released in 2000, Eric Clapton had already established himself as a leading figure in rock and blues music. This album marked a significant collaboration with B.B. King, following Clapton's successful solo career and his previous Grammy-winning work, showcasing both artists’ deep roots in blues tradition.
Stylistic neighbors
Gary Moore· Joe Bonamassa· John Mayer

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Riding With the King 4:23
  • 2 Ten Long Years 4:40
  • 3 Key to the Highway 3:39
  • 4 Marry You 4:59
  • 5 Three O’Clock Blues 8:36
  • 6 Help the Poor 5:06
  • 7 I Wanna Be 4:45
  • 8 Worried Life Blues 4:25
  • 9 Days of Old 3:00
  • 10 When My Heart Beats Like a Hammer 7:09
  • 11 Hold On I’m Coming 6:20
  • 12 Come Rain or Come Shine 4:11

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