Fun Music Information -> Eric Clapton
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Misspellings and other Alternate Names:
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Eric Crapton, Eric Clapton (Unplugged Version), Eric Clapton and B.B. King, Eric Clapron, Ecric ClaptonMusic Quotes:
It's been very important throughout my career that I've met all the guys I've copied, because at each stage they've said, 'Don't play like me, play like you.' - Eric Clapton I've felt that the only way to survive was with dignity, pride and courage. - Eric Clapton It sounds strange for me to be saying this, but I've come around to the idea that sex really is for procreation. - Eric Clapton (You! Magazine Aug 1995) Submitted by: LucidLupin
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Music Jokes:
What do call it when Eric Clapton hits your car with his guitar? A FENDER BENDER! Submitted by: stratolvr330
| Q: What does Eric Clapton and a cup of coffee have in common? A: They both suck without Cream. Submitted by: chris
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Performer Pseudonyms:
Also known as: Eric Clapp. Submitted by: Eric Thomas
Also known as: Eric Patrick Clapp. Submitted by: oldtimer
Performer Nick Names:
Known informally as: God. Submitted by: Buckeye John
Known informally as: Slowhand. Submitted by: Rocky
Better Names for Current Songs:
Original Song Name | New Song Name | Submitter Name |
| "I Saw A Ferret" | "I Shot The Sheriff" | SusanG |
| "Bad Breath" | "Bad Love" | Susan M. |
| "Propane" | "Cocaine" | Colorado Kid |
Literally Impossible Song Titles:
Song/Performer | Comment | Submitter Name |
| "Tears In Heaven," | Skies only cry rain | Colorado Kid |
| "The Sky is Crying," | Yeah, that's called rain. | Colorado Kid |
| "Knockin' on Heaven's Door," | Hello, is God here? | Colorado Kid |
Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:
Song & Band Name | Song & Band Name | Comments & Submittor Name |
| "It's Growing" | "Let It Grow," Eric Clapton | Kathy |
| "When Will I Be Loved?" | "After Midnight," Eric Clapton | Brian Kelly |
| "Phony Calls" | "I Can't Stand It," Eric Clapton | Mimi Molly Hatchet |
| "You Talk Too Much" | "I Can't Stand It," Eric Clapton | Red Ruffcorn |
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Remove a Letter From a Song Title:
"Change the Word" originally "Change the World"
Like all the folks right here do!
hamburger456
"Hellhound On My Tail" originally "Hellhound On My Trail"
Much closer still.
Jamie Burke
"I Can't Sand It" originally "I Can't Stand It"
I knew Clapton must be bad at something.
Peter
"I've Got A Rock 'n' Roll Heat" originally "I've Got A Rock 'n' Roll Heart"
Peter
"Ears In Heaven" originally "Tears In Heaven"
Only the ears went to heaven.
Peter
Add a Letter To a Song Title:
"Sneakin' Sally Through The Valley" originally "Sneakin' Sally Through The Alley"
Dyan Cannonball
"Let It Brain" originally "Let It Rain"
The Scarecrow's plea to the Wizard of Oz?
oldiesfan
"I Shoot The Sheriff" originally "I Shot The Sheriff"
Simple tense change that no one thought of yet!
Alanis More Upset
"Slay Down Sally" originally "Lay Down Sally"
What did Sally do to deserve being slayed by Eric?
Peter
"Belle Bottom Blues" originally "Bell Bottom Blues"
Regina Olsen
There are additional song titles with a letter added available.
Change a Letter In a Song Title:
"Lay Down Silly" originally "Lay Down Sally"
Serafina
"Belt Bottom Blues" originally "Bell Bottom Blues"
Dobbs
"Dell Bottom Blues" originally "Bell Bottom Blues"
Like when Dell's customer service line is slow.
Dobbs
"I Spot The Sheriff" originally "I Shot The Sheriff"
Yes, there he is!
Alanis More Upset
"Hellbound On My Trail" originally "Hellhound On My Trail"
I always thought Clapton might be headed that way.
Gretchen Wieners
There are additional song titles with a letter changed available.
Song Parody Recordings:
Inspired by Man vs. Food on the Travel Channel with Tire Pump and HandFart accompaniment.
YouTube: (Video)
(Comments)
Jan 6
"I'll Drink The Slim Fast" by Below Average Dave
a parody of "I Shot the Sheriff" by Eric Clapton
Song Parodies:
Original Song Name | Parody Song Name | Parody Author |
| "Let It Rain" | "Whole Wheat Grain" | Jim Rotondo |
| "Wonderful Tonight" | "Big Mouthful to Bite" | Jim Rotondo |
| "After Midnight" | "After Termites" | Jim Rotondo |
| "I Shot The Sheriff" | "I Shot The Reindeer" | Ann Hammond |
| "Tears in Heaven" | "Farts in Heaven" | Fluffy The Humper |
| "Cocaine" | "Ebay" | Susanna Viljanen |
| "Cocaine" | "Joe 'Cain" | John A. Barry |
| "Cocaine" | "McCain" | Paul Robinson |
| "Lay Down Sally" | "Mike O'Malley" | Tokusou Sentai Blessranger |
| "Lay Down Sally" | "Stay Down Zombie" | Alvin Rhodes |
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Untapped Commercial Ideas:
Song Name | Product | Submittor |
| Tears In Heaven | Funeral Homes | Mayfiled62 |
| Motherless Children | Grief Counselling | Justin |
| Tears In Heaven | Suicide Hotline | Taylor |
| Cocaine | Anti-drug ad | PF4Eva |
Bad Choices for On Hold Music:
Song Name | Company/Organization | Submittor |
| Tears In Heaven | Suicide Hot Line | Kjersti |
| I Shot The Sheriff | Dick Cheney's Office | Glenn |
| Motherless Children | Grief counselling | Justin |
| Blue Eyes Blue | 1-800-CONTACTS | Robbie N. |
| I Shot The Sheriff | Any Police Station | BadKarma Chameleon |
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Duets Not Yet Performed:
First Band/Song Name | Second Band/Song Name | New Song Name | Submittor |
| My Blue Tears Rhonda Vincent | Tears In Heaven Eric Clapton | My Blue Tears In Heaven | Alicia Sturdivant |
| I Count The Tears The Drifters | Tears In Heaven Eric Clapton | I Count The Tears In Heaven | Alicia Sturdivant |
| Gimme More Britney Spears | Cocaine Eric Clapton | Gimme More Cocaine ...pretty please? | lillie-ann |
| The Perfect Drug Nine Inch Nails | Cocaine Eric Clapton | The Perfect Drug: Cocaine ... according to Dr. Sigmund Freud | Raphael |
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If Groups Combined, Their Names Might Be :
The Eric-Shauns
Eric Clapton combined with Shaun Cassidy
A real Stand-up group
Submitted By: Rick Duncan
Misheard Lyrics:
"Pretending"
Misheard Lyrics: That's when she sets you up, pretending
or Just won't you set you up, pretending Original Lyrics: That's when she said she was pretending
| "Alberta"
Misheard Lyrics: Hellburner Hellburner where you've been so long?
Original Lyrics: Alberta Alberta where you've been so long?
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"After Midnight"
Misheard Lyrics: Captain Midnight, we're gonna let it all hang down
Original Lyrics: After midnight, we're gonna let it all hang down
| "Before You Accuse Me"
Misheard Lyrics: Buoyant chewing baby
Take a look at yourself Original Lyrics: Before you accuse me
Take a look at yourself |
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Misheard Lyrics Story:
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"After Midnight"
Misheard Lyrics: Captain Midnight, we're gonna let it all hang down
Original Lyrics: After midnight, we're gonna let it all hang down
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Story about this misheard lyric by: Kettir I was listening to this song on a little AM radio in 1970 (I was in grade school back then) and I thought it was about Captain Midnight (I had read an old book of my Dad's about Captain Midnight not long before that.) I imagined Captain Midnight flying around after midnight on missions. |
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Song Parody Fragments:
"I Shot The Sheriff"
Better Lyrics:
I ate the carrots
But I did not touch the broccoli
But I did not touch the broccoli
Original Lyrics:
I shot the sheriff
But I did not shoot the deputy
But I did not shoot the deputy
Submitted by: Bill S
"Cocaine"
Better Lyrics:
She don't like
She don't like
She don't like
Cocaine
She don't like
She don't like
Cocaine
Original Lyrics:
She don't lie
She don't lie
She don't lie
Cocaine
She don't lie
She don't lie
Cocaine
Submitted by: Mike Hack
"I Shot The Sheriff"
Better Lyrics:
I shot the Mayor
But I did not shoot the President
But I did not shoot the President
Original Lyrics:
I shot the sheriff
But I did not shoot the deputy
But I did not shoot the deputy
Submitted by: oldrock
Insincere Lyrics:
"Wonderful Tonight"
The Insincere Lyrics: The entire song.
Why They're Insincere: I heard the same as the above, except that the interview in which Clapton himself discussed the issue REALLY toned down the truth of it. Clapton said that he was merely peeved at how long his wife was taking to get ready. In other words, this interview was insincere, too. I'm making this additional listing because I'd like to address all the 'light rock' music stations who have played this song incessantly, making the song seem merely nauseating and insipid when it is really nauseating and ironic. The bottom line is that it's nauseating no matter what context it's in. I wish this song would be deleted from everyone's playlist, and I wish I could tear Mr. Clapton a new one for subjecting all of us to his excess bile (and subpar music).
Submitted by: Alberta Rosenfield
| "I've Got A Rock And Roll Heart"
The Insincere Lyrics: I get off on electric guitars
Why They're Insincere: Ahem...there are no electric guitars in this song (or at least no really prominent ones) and the song is so wimpy that calling it rock and roll would be a crime! If you're gonna sing the praises of rock, Eric, at least make your music match.
Submitted by: Cat
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Songs That Open With Their Titles:
"After Midnight"
Opening Lines: After midnight, we're gonna let it all hang down.
Comments: Submitted by: Brian Kelly
| "It's In The Way That You Use It"
Opening Lines: It's in the way that you use it, it comes and goes.
Comments: Used in the 1986 movie The Color Of Money, the sequel to The Hustler, featuring Paul Newman and Tom Cruise.
Submitted by: Vic George
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Song Title Space Change:
"Tear Sin Heaven" originally "Tears In Heaven"
Submitted by: George Straitjacket
"Is Hot The Sheriff" originally "I Shot The Sheriff"
Submitted by: Arlene Titshaw
Bad Grammar in Song Lyrics:
"Lay Down Sally"
The Lyrics: Lay down, Sally, no need to leave so soon.
Why: Should be, "Lie down Sally..."
Submitted by: Mark
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Song Title Acrostics:
AM: "After Midnight"
Submitted by: Peter
Band Name Spoonerisms:
Cleric Tappin' originally "Eric Clapton"
Submitted by: Allison O'Silla
"Cocaine"
The Lyrics: If you wanna get down, down on the ground, cocaine
Why: This would be very, very bad if you've been stopped by law enforcement.
Submitted by: Martha Hankins
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