On this day March 11 1985 Eric Clapton released his ninth solo studio album Behind the Sun. The album marked a shift in Clapton’s sound incorporating more polished production and synthesizers while still maintaining his blues-rock roots.
Behind the Sun reached number 34 on the Billboard charts and featured standout tracks like Forever Man and She's Waiting. The album was co-produced by Phil Collins who contributed to its more radio-friendly sound. While some longtime fans were divided on the shift in style the album helped Clapton stay relevant in the evolving 80s music scene.
80s insight: The title Behind the Sun was inspired by Clapton’s personal struggles at the time including his divorce from Pattie Boyd.
Behind the Sun reached number 34 on the Billboard charts and featured standout tracks like Forever Man and She's Waiting. The album was co-produced by Phil Collins who contributed to its more radio-friendly sound. While some longtime fans were divided on the shift in style the album helped Clapton stay relevant in the evolving 80s music scene.
80s insight: The title Behind the Sun was inspired by Clapton’s personal struggles at the time including his divorce from Pattie Boyd.
