Álbum Behind the Sun (Eric Clapton)

Álbum: Behind the Sun

Artista: Eric Clapton

1985
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  • Fecha de lanzamiento: 11 de Marzo de 1985
  • Sello Discográfico: Warner Bros. Records
  • Compositores: Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Jerry Lynn Williams, Marcy Levy
  • Productores: Phil Collins, Ted Templeman, Lenny Waronker, Eric Clapton

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Introducción: El Sonido de los Ochenta

"Behind the Sun", lanzado en 1985, es el noveno álbum de estudio de Eric Clapton y marca su inmersión total en el sonido de la década. En un esfuerzo por modernizar su música y competir en la era de la MTV, Clapton colaboró con Phil Collins como productor y batería. El resultado es un álbum de pop rock y synth-pop pulido, dominado por sintetizadores, baterías electrónicas y una producción grandilocuente. A pesar de ser uno de sus trabajos más controvertidos, el álbum fue un éxito comercial y contiene el exitoso single "Forever Man".

Contexto y Grabación

La grabación de "Behind the Sun" fue un proceso conflictivo. Clapton grabó inicialmente un álbum completo con Phil Collins en los estudios de Montserrat, creando un trabajo personal que reflejaba su turbulenta vida matrimonial. Sin embargo, el sello discográfico, Warner Bros., rechazó el álbum por considerarlo poco comercial. Exigieron que Clapton grabara varias canciones más orientadas al pop, escritas por el compositor Jerry Lynn Williams. Estas nuevas pistas fueron producidas por Ted Templeman y Lenny Waronker en Los Ángeles, con un grupo de músicos de sesión. El álbum final es una mezcla de estas dos sesiones, lo que le da una sensación algo desigual.

Análisis de Canciones

"Forever Man": Una de las canciones añadidas por exigencia del sello, se convirtió en el mayor éxito del álbum. Es un tema de rock enérgico con un riff de sintetizador pegadizo y un potente solo de guitarra que se convirtió en un pilar de sus conciertos.

"She's Waiting": Una de las canciones originales de las sesiones con Phil Collins. Es un tema de rock de medio tiempo con una letra que refleja la angustia de su relación matrimonial. La producción de Collins es evidente en el sonido de la batería y los sintetizadores.

Rendimiento y Recepción

"Behind the Sun" fue un éxito comercial, alcanzando el puesto 34 en Estados Unidos y el número 8 en el Reino Unido. La crítica lo recibió con reseñas mixtas. Mientras que algunos elogiaron la calidad de los éxitos y el impecable trabajo de guitarra de Clapton, otros criticaron la producción ochentera y la falta de cohesión del álbum. Sigue siendo uno de los álbumes más debatidos de su discografía.

Listado de Canciones

  1. She's waiting4:54
  2. See what love can do3:59

    Letra

    When your world, it starts to fall apart Look deep within, within your lonely heart. Do your best my friend, try and understand It's only you, pull yourself through. When you tell your story, Make sure your story's right; Every little single word is true. See what love can do. See what love can do. When the words are in the music, the music is the song. The world would be so happy, if we'd all just get along. I want to see it, a smile on every face. So when we tell our story, Make sure that it's right And every single word is true. See what love can do. See what love can do. So when you tell your story, honey Make sure that it's right. I finally proved the message true. I see what love can do. See what love can do. See what love can do. See what love can do. When we sing the story Make sure your song is right. Finally proved the message true. See what love can do. Oh, see what love can do. See what love can do. See what love can do. See what love can do. See what love can do.
  3. Same old blues8:12

    Letra

    I'm sorry baby, but I can't afford to stay. Your good, kind treatment will worry me someday. I love you baby, but I'm gonna have to say goodbye. Woman, I got to move, I really got to fly. Same thing every morning, Tell me what's it all about. I get those same old blues every night. I miss you already, baby, more than words can say. Seems like I've been gone twenty-four hours, more like a million days. I love you baby, you know I woudn't tell you no lies. If you don't believe I love you, look at the tears standing in my eyes. Chorus Here I am back home, baby, I'm back home to stay. I love you babe, never more will I go away. I won't hurt you no more, baby, ain't gonna tell you no more lies. No more running 'round, no more phony alibis.
  4. Knock on Wood3:18

    Letra

    I don't want to lose this good thing that I've got. If I do, I would surely, surely lose a lot, 'Cause your love is better than any love I know. It's like thunder, lightning, The way you love me is frightening. Think I'd better knock on wood, baby. I'm not superstitious about you, I can't take no chance. You got me spinning, baby. Baby, I'm in a trance, 'Cause your love is better than any love I know. Chorus Ain't no secret, that woman is my loving cup. She sees to it that I get it up. Just one touch from her, you know can do so much. Chorus Think I better knock, knock, knock on wood. Think I better knock, knock, knock on wood.
  5. Something's Happening3:22
  6. Forever Man3:12

    Letra

    How many times must I tell you baby How many bridges I've got to cross? How many times must I explain myself Before I can talk to the boss 'Fore I can talk to the boss? How many times must I say I love you Before you finally understand? Won't you be my forever woman? I'll try to be your forever man Try to be your forever man How many times must I say I love you Before you finally understand? Won't you be my forever woman? I'll try to be your forever man Try to be your forever man (6x) Forever man Try to be your forever man (9x) Forever man Try to be your forever man
  7. It All Depends5:04

    Letra

    So you think you are something special; I wonder why, baby, is that so? Could admit, you are something special. Won't you tell me, girl? I'd love to know. Yes, I've seen you with your other girlfriends. I can tell they really think you're fine. And I've seen you with your other men friends. They don't know if you're a love of mine. It all depends on how you feel, baby. I've got to know just how you feel, baby. It all depends on how you feel, baby. I've got to know just how you feel, baby. Chorus 'Cause you've taken away The only thing I ever ever had. Don't you know that I love you? Why'd you make me feel bad? 'Cause the only thing I ever loved Was loving you. Repeat First Verse Chorus What makes you think you are something special?
  8. Tangled In Love4:07

    Letra

    A modern man with an old-fashioned heart. One look at her and I fell apart. I was always the one playing it cool. I got caught in the act, now there's no turning back. I got tangled in love, tangled in love. I got tangled in love, tangled in love. I got caught up, bought up, strangled, tangled in love. I got tangled in love, tangled in love. A long black dress and the call of the wild. I was a fool to think she was just a child. Out of my mind, out of control. Knew that feeling too well, tried to run but I fell. Chorus I never meant to feel this way, Now I always want to stay... Chorus I got tangled in love, tangled in love. I got tangled in love, tangled in love. I got tangled in love, tangled in love. I got tangled in love, tangled in love.
  9. Never Make You Cry6:05

    Letra

    It's so easy loving you With everything I feel inside, And holding me the way you do, It's here I'm staying all of my life. I'll never ever make you cry. I'll never ever say goodbye. Can't you see it in my eyes? I'm yours until the day I die. I'll watch you fall asleep at night, I'll smile and kiss you, hold you tight, I'll hold your hand and close my eyes, It's here I'm staying all of my life. Chorus Chorus
  10. Just Like A Prisoner5:30

    Letra

    Just like a prisoner, He don't know right from wrong. Just like a baby, He sings a pleading song And that's why So many tears must fall. Yes, that's why So many tears must fall. Just like a sailor, He steers away from home. He feels a tidal wave In his heart, but he ain't alone Repeat First Chorus I'm like that prisoner, I don't know right from wrong. Just like that baby, I sing a pleading song And that's why You'll never know how I feel. Yes, that's why You'll never know how I feel.
  11. Behind The Sun2:11

    Letra

    My love has gone behind the sun; Since she left, the darkness has begun. The smile that used to shine on me Is nothing more than a memory. I see her face, i hear her voice. She made her move, i had no choice But walk and cry, wipe tears with my hand, The one that carries a wedding band. And the clouds hang low And the flowers that used to grow In my heart Are dying now, dying now. Dying now.