Word: claptonã
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...Robert Johnson, sold his soul to the devil for musical genius. Even the most bulletproof rock icon was once just another wide-eyed fanboy, and Clapton has made no secret of his lifelong devotion to Johnson, whose fingerprints have been indelibly burned into nearly every one of Clapton??s efforts. Me and Mr. Johnson marks the consummation of this love affair, as Clapton reverently tackles 14 of his idol’s creations...
...songs. From the slow and dirty grind of “Milkcow’s Calf Blues” to the exhilarating ragtime bounce of “They’re Red Hot,” in which Preston’s swaggering piano truly shines, Clapton??s interpretations are uniformly satisfying. And while his vocals can’t touch Johnson’s forlorn howl, Clapton sings with disarming sincerity, conviction and obvious passion for the music...
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