Old Sock (Ger)

Double vinyl LP including digital download. 2013 release, the 21st studio album from the Rock legend and his first album since 2010. The album is a collection of some of Clapton's favorite songs spanning from his childhood to present day that highlights his vast appreciation and knowledge of music. From Leadbelly to J.J. Cale; Peter Tosh to George Gershwin; Hank Snow to Gary Moore and Taj Mahal, this record is a celebration of so many who have inspired Clapton's rich musical life. Clapton has always had a remarkable ability to recognize great songs and a gift for knowing how to uniquely interpret them, as he does on Old Sock. The album explores romantic standards of the 30's, Reggae, Soul, Rock, and includes a stand out playful collaboration with Paul McCartney, to create an experience that is quintessential Clapton. Old Sock was produced by Eric Clapton, Doyle Bramhall II, Justin Stanley and Simon Climie and features two original songs "Every Little Thing" and "Gotta Get Over. "