No Reason to Cry de Eric Clapton
Álbum de Eric Clapton
- Fecha de lanzamiento: 27 de Agosto de 1976
- Sello Discográfico: RSO
- Compositores: Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, Marcy Levy
- Productores: Rob Fraboni
No Reason to Cry es un álbum de Eric Clapton, publicado en 1976 por RSO. El disco incluye 11 canciones, entre ellas «Beautiful Thing», «Carnival», «Sign Language» y «County Jail Blues».
Introducción: una jam session de leyendas
"No Reason to Cry", el cuarto álbum de estudio de Eric Clapton, es famoso por su atmósfera de jam session colaborativa y su impresionante lista de invitados. Grabado en los estudios Shangri-La de The Band en Malibú, el álbum cuenta con la participación de todos los miembros de The Band, así como de leyendas como Bob Dylan, Ron Wood y Billy Preston. El resultado es un disco relajado, ecléctico y con un fuerte sabor a country rock y blues, que a menudo se siente más como una fiesta entre amigos que como un proyecto en solitario de Clapton.
Cómo nació el disco
En 1976, Clapton se mudó a Malibú y se convirtió en vecino de los miembros de The Band. Las sesiones para "No Reason to Cry" surgieron de manera orgánica a partir de las jam sessions que tenían lugar en el estudio de la banda. El ambiente era tan relajado que Bob Dylan, que vivía cerca, se unió a las grabaciones. Dylan le ofreció a Clapton una canción inédita, "Sign Language", y ambos la cantan a dúo en el álbum. Esta atmósfera de camaradería es la característica definitoria del disco.
Análisis musical y sonoro
El sonido del álbum está fuertemente influenciado por la musicalidad de The Band, con un enfoque en el country rock, el folk y el R&B. La producción de Rob Fraboni es cruda y directa, capturando la sensación de una grabación en vivo en el estudio. La guitarra de Clapton a menudo se mezcla con los otros instrumentos, cediendo el protagonismo a sus ilustres invitados. El álbum es una colección variada de estilos, desde baladas hasta temas de rock enérgicos, reflejando las diferentes personalidades musicales presentes en el estudio.
Canción por canción
"Sign Language": El dueto con Bob Dylan es el punto culminante del álbum. Con Dylan en la voz de acompañamiento y una letra típicamente críptica, la canción es una pieza única en la discografía de ambos artistas. La interacción entre la voz de Dylan y la guitarra de Clapton es fascinante.
"Hello Old Friend": El single principal es una canción de pop rock optimista y acústica, con una letra que celebra la amistad y el reencuentro. Es uno de los temas más accesibles del disco.
"All Our Past Times": Una colaboración con Rick Danko de The Band, quien canta a dúo con Clapton. Es una canción de country rock melancólica que captura perfectamente la química entre Clapton y los miembros de The Band.
Cifras y valoración
"No Reason to Cry" tuvo un rendimiento comercial moderado. Alcanzó el puesto 8 en el Reino Unido y el número 15 en Estados Unidos. La crítica lo recibió con reseñas mixtas. Algunos elogiaron la atmósfera relajada y la calidad de las colaboraciones, viéndolo como un disco encantador y auténtico. Otros lo criticaron por su falta de enfoque, sintiendo que Clapton se perdía en medio de sus famosos amigos y que el álbum carecía de una dirección clara. En retrospectiva, es apreciado como un documento único de una colaboración legendaria.
Listado de Canciones
- Beautiful Thing4:26
Letra
I've told you once, now you should know The reason that I'm coming down. There ain't no time to repeat again; Just need to bring it around. We had a beautiful thing going, You couldn't see things my way. We had a beautiful thing going, Something just got in our way. And I told you once that it was rough. I looked on you as my friend, Because that did not seem to be good enough, And now it's time to begin. We've got a beautiful thing going, I hope that's the way it will stay. We've got a beautiful thing going, Nothing can stand in our way. Repeat Second Chorus - Carnival3:44
Letra
Come with me, come with me, To the carnival, to the carnival. You will see, you will see, What you want to see, exactly what you want to be, At the carnival, at the carnival, at the carnival. Come with me, come with me, To the carnival, to the carnival, To the carnival, to the carnival, to the carnival. Come with me, come with me. Come with me, come with me. - Sign Language2:58
Letra
You speak to me in sign language, As I'm eating a sandwich in a small cafe At a quarter to three. But I can't respond to your sign language. You're taking advantage, bringing me down. Can't you make any sound? 'Twas there by the bakery, surrounded by fakery. This is my story, still I'm still there. Does she know I still care? Link Wray was playing on a jukebox, I was paying For the words I was saying, so misunderstood. He didn't do me no good. Repeat First Verse Repeat Second Verse - County Jail Blues4:00
Letra
They picked me up, Put me in the county jail. They picked me up, Put me in the county jail. They wouldn't let my woman Come and post my bail. Now I'm in prison, I've almost done my time. Now I'm in prison, I've almost done my time. They gave me six months, I had to work out nine. I know my baby, She's gonna jump and shout. I know my baby, She's gonna jump and shout. When the train comes in And I come walking out. Take these stripes from around me, Chains from around my legs. Take these stripes from around me, Chains from around my legs. The stripes don't hurt me; The chains could kill me dead. - All Our Past Times4:40
Letra
I don't want to be the one to say I'm sorry. I don't want to be the one to take the blame. I don't want to be the one to throw it over. I don't want to be the one to feel ashamed. I don't want to be the one who thinks of nothing. I don't want to be the one to tell you what you have seen. After all this time, well I thought that you were mine. I just want to be the one who would share this dream. All our past times should be forgotten. All our past times should be erased. I don't care how much it costs; 'Cause I don't count the loss As long as I can see your face again. You don't have to tell me when you're leaving, If it's half past one, if it's maybe four. It makes no difference where you think you're going, But please remember not to slam the door. Yes, I don't care how much it costs; You know I don't count the loss As long as I can see your face again. - Hello Old Friend3:36
Letra
As I am strolling down the garden path, I saw a flower glowing in the dark. It looked so pretty and it was unique; I had to bend down just to have a peek. Hello old friend, It's really good to see you once again. Hello old friend, It's really good to see you once again. I saw you walking underneath the stars; I couldn't stop 'cause I was in a car. I'm sure the distance wouldn't be too far If I got out and walked to where you are. Chorus An old man passed me on the street today; I thought I knew him but I couldn't say. I stopped to think if I could place his frame. When he tipped his hat I knew his name. Chorus Chorus - Double Trouble4:23
Letra
Lay awake at night, Oh so low, just so troubled. Can't get a job, Laid off and I'm having double trouble. Hey hey, to make you've got to try. Baby, that's no lie. Some of this generation is millionaires; I can't even keep decent clothes to wear. Laugh at me walking, And I have no place to go. Bad luck and trouble has taken me; I have no money to show. - Innocent Times4:11
Letra
I was a child born so free; It seems that time has put age on me. And when I grow old, will I once again find All of those sweet, innocent times? I was a child born without fear; It seems that time has placed me here. With no freedom to laugh, there's more reason to cry. I really miss those innocent times. I used to feel joy in my soul, But now my sorrow has taken control. As I look around I pray, Lord be kind; Just one more taste of those innocent times. As I look around I pray, Lord be kind; Just one more taste of those innocent times, Just one more taste of those innocent times. - Hungry4:39
Letra
Last night as I stepped into the stage lights I heard the people cry when they saw my face There's nothing like our hearts beating in time The crowd may inspire, but you give me my strength Oh, hungry, I'm hungry, I'm hungry For your sweet smile Lonely, I'm lonely, I'm lonely I need to hold you for a while I've been slipping into desperation You're the only salvation that the Lord designed Your absence is controlling my defenses My life is senseless without you by my side Oh, hungry, I'm hungry, I'm hungry For your sweet smile Lonely, I'm lonely, I'm lonely I need to hold you for a while Oh, hungry, I'm hungry, I'm hungry For your sweet smile Lonely, I'm lonely, I'm lonely I need to hold you for a while Loose ladies on the road will drive you crazy Every no becomes a maybe, it never takes too long Missing you, I don't know what I'm gonna do You don't know what I'm going through; everything seems wrong Oh, hungry, I'm hungry, I'm hungry For your sweet smile Lonely, I'm lonely, I'm lonely I need to hold you for a while - Black Summer Rain4:55
Letra
Where is the sun The sun that used to shine on me? Where has it gone Or is it just a memory? I looked through the window Staring at the sky Waiting for a moment That always passed me by Black summer rain Black summer rain Black summer rain is falling on me, girl Where is the love The love I need to set me free? And how can I escape This gloom that is swallowing me? - Last Night4:52
Letra
Last night, I lost the best friend I ever had. Last night, I lost the best friend I ever had. She's gone away and left me; that makes me feel so bad. It's early in the morning and my love is coming down to you. It's early in the morning and my love is coming down to you. I'll love you, love you, baby, till I don't know what to do. Last night, I lost the best friend I ever had. Last night, I lost the best friend I ever had. Now you've gone away and left me; that makes me feel so bad.