SONG OF THE DAY
“Let It Grow” by Eric Clapton (461 Ocean Boulevard, RSO Records, 1974). Written by Eric Clapton.
INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia)
– 461 Ocean Boulevard is the second studio album by blues-rock musician Eric Clapton, released after the success of “I Shot the Sheriff”.
– In 2003, the album was ranked #409 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
– In 2004, a remastered two-disc “deluxe edition” was released. The second disc included in the packaging featured a live concert which was recorded at the HMV Hammersmith Apollo (formerly the Hammersmith Odeon). Disc One also has additional studio jam sessions.
– After overcoming of his heroin addiction, Eric Clapton was given a demo tape by Carl Radle – former bassist for Derek and the Dominos – with songs performed by Radle with keyboardist Dick Simms and drummer Jamie Oldaker.
– Clapton’s manager paid for Eric to live at a rental house at the address 461 Ocean Boulevard, Miami, FL. This is the house featured on the cover of the album.
– When Clapton started recording at Criteria Studios in Miami, hired guest vocalist Yvonne Elliman as full-time members of his group.
– The original Rolling Stone magazine review calls the song “Let It Grow” a highlight of the album.