Slowhand is the fifth solo studio album by Eric Clapton. Released on 25 November 1977 by RSO Records, and titled after Clapton's nickname, it is one of his most commercially and critically …

Jan 10, 2018 · Of all of these, the british rock icon is most often referred to as “Slowhand.” But why is Eric Clapton called “Slowhand”? Explanations vary. One has Clapton telling biographer Ray …

During the pause while I was changing my string, the frenzied audience would often break into a slow handclap, inspiring Giorgio to dream up the nickname of ‘Slowhand’ Clapton.

Aug 10, 2023 · There are a couple of explanations as to why Clapton earned the nickname Slowhand that have evolved over the years. The first comes from a conversation between Clapton and …

This act is actually named ‘to be given the slowhand’ in British slang. After this became a tradition, as it happened frequently, Yardbirds manager Giorgio Gomelsky nicknamed Clapton ‘Slowhand.’

Feb 27, 2026 · Read our deep-dive review of Eric Clapton's 1977 masterpiece Slowhand. From Cocaine to Wonderful Tonight, we explore the album that defined his solo legacy.

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Nov 25, 2023 · Review: Slowhand became the best-selling studio album from Eric Clapton to date upon its release, with its low-key but top-notch lineup

Aug 14, 2011 · A review of Eric Clapton's seventh album, Slowhand, released on November 25, 1977 on RSO REcords. Features "Cocaine," "Wonderful Tonight."

Eric Clapton’s skills as a guitarist and songwriter came together on this 1977 album. Even the covers, such as J.J. Cale’s hypnotic blues-blast “Cocaine” and John Martyn’s gentle “May You Never,” are …