many watershed moments in rock contained herein

Clapton isn't necessarily my favorite guitarist, but he has gained my respect for his ability to craft great songs (I won't say great blues songs, because b.b. king and muddy waters are better and more raw). With great tunes like "white room" and "cocaine," you can't go wrong with this collection. Simply put, it is the best single disc compilation for Eric Clapton you can get. Great hits from his previous bands are what sealed the deal for me. You need this for your classic collection of music!



Also get Unplugged (which has "tears in heaven" and a version of "layla" that puts the one here to shame) and The Very Best of Cream.

AWESOME BUT FLAWED COMPILATION

Certainly this is the best release on the market that covers Clapton's 1968-1981 years. Nothing comes close. >>>HOWEVER>>>

Why has no one mentioned the abysmal sound quality of the first 5 cuts??? It is glaringly apparent that Polydor did NOT obtain anywhere close to first generation masters for the CREAM cuts. On this release they sound DREADFUL. Dull, muffled and sitting way back in the speakers. Particularly "Badge" which sounds like it was dubbed from a $19.95 Montgomery Wards cassette deck. <>

On the tracks which Polydor obviously had the masters to, cuts 7 on...this release sounds great, but because of the unforgivable taste of the sour cream....have to dock this from 5 to 3 stars.

Great, Excellent

This CD is for sure one of my favorites. I do suggest that you buy it. Good collection of his hits. 5 *'s definately.