Likely Reads: Clapton - The Autobiography

After diving into Pattie Boyd's novel "Wonderful Tonight" and becoming quickly enamored with the details of her extraordinary life, I was ready to do it again with Eric Clapton's autobiography as well.

Clapton was definitely a man of many issues. From his many vices which included a heroin addiction that quickly switched to alcohol to his love with women and inability to be faithful to his wife Pattie, Clapton holds nothing back about his incredible life.

Going through his early childhood with his grandparents to becoming a father himself (many times!), you begin to realize what an effect Clapton's music had on so many generations.

Its more of an honest in depth life tale then a gripping edge-of-your-seat novel but its definitely a must read.

Eric Clapton...The Contest!!!!!!

I love Eric Clapton...listen to Layla on repeat over and over again and you will too.

Therefore I am so excited to spread the love and give WBOTLB readers the chance to win a copy of the Complete Clapton CD and Clapton: The Autobiography

To enter just send an email to thelikelybroads@gmail.com with the subject line CLAPTON CONTEST and we will choose a winner at random.

Enjoy and good luck!

xx

Likely Reads: Wonderful Tonight - George Harrison, Eric Clapton and Me

When a muse to two of the world's most prominent rock legends writes a book, there is no way you can ignore it. Finally, after years of holding back, Pattie Boyd has written a memoir of her life and marriages to both George Harrison and Eric Clapton. You get to know the woman behind the classic tracks "Something", "Layla" and many others but most of all finding out that rock star marriages aren't always as perfect as they seem.

Pattie Boyd begins with her life in Kenya and why she molded into the person she became when she met George Harrison. Being cast in the movie "A Hard Day's Night" from a crisps commercial, her single line in the film lead her to her future husband George Harrison. Through many years of happiness which turned to heartbreak, Boyd eventually left Harrison for his best friend Eric Clapton.

Boyd's eventual marriage to Clapton was a romance turned ugly with Clapton's drinking habits and cheating ways. Eventually, Boyd left Clapton and realized she was in her 40's, had no job and was living off her husband who wasn't too into supporting her. Somehow, Clapton and Harrison remained friends and both got remarried eventually.

Boyd still says Harrison was really her one true love. Wonderful Tonight is great story with a bit of a sad ending...and one of the best rock and roll stories around. I couldn't put the bok down and I don't think you will either...

Likely Listens: Complete Clapton

What more can you say about Eric Clapton? Two legendary bands and a solo career, 3 time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee; the word "legend" and Eric go hand in hand.

Now for the first time, Reprise Records has released all of Eric's accomplishments onto one release, "Complete Clapton". Beginning from his days in Cream and Blind Faith to his thriving solo career, the tracks on the CD complement Clapton's legacy to a T.

If you aren't familiar with Clapton, start here. If you are familiar with Clapton then its just an easy way for you not to take up your time and make a mix CD of all his stuff. Its a great record and a way to discover more about someone you should be a fan of if you are a music fan in general. Plus, Layla is one of the best songs of all time...


Here is the track listing:

Disc: 1
1. I Feel Free: Cream
2. Sunshine of Your Love: Cream
3. White Room: Cream
4. Crossroads: Cream
5. Badge: Cream
6. Presence of the Lord: Blind Faith
7. After Midnight
8. Let It Rain
9. Bell Bottom Blues
10. Layla
11. Let It Grow
12. I Shot the Sheriff
13. Knockin' on Heaven's Door
14. Hello Old Friend
15. Cocaine
16. Lay Down Sally
17. Wonderful Tonight
18. Promises
19. I Can't Stand It

Disc: 2
1. I've Got a Rock 'n' Roll Heart
2. She's Waiting
3. Forever Man
4. It's in the Way That You Use It
5. Miss You
6. Pretending
7. Bad Love
8. Tears in Heaven
9. Layla Unplugged
10. Running on Faith (Unplugged)
11. Motherless Child
12. Change the World
13. My Father's Eyes
14. Riding With the King
15. Sweet Home Chicago
16. If I Had Possession Over Judgment
17. Ride the River