6102. Eric Clapton - Behind the Mask
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| From: August; Year: 1986; Genre: Rock |
Just had an "itch," so to speak, to pick a song from Eric Clapton today; mid to late '80s to be specific. Behind the Mask was originally written and recorded by the synthpop band Yellow Magic Orchestra back in 1979/1980 and was covered by Michael Jackson, who added to the lyrical content during the recording of his album Thriller, but was not actually released apparently until a couple of years ago. Although, some mixes and remixes were apparently released in the intervening time. Greg Phillinganes did record and release a cover in '84 and supposedly he, in turn, introduced the song to Eric Clapton, who recorded his cover in '86.
I like how he added his own style to the track both vocally and musically; plus with the legends Nathan East (bass), and Phil Collins (drums) it could only sound excellent.
My song pick 6 years ago today: The Kinks - In a Foreign Land
My song pick 7 years ago today: Rare Earth - Hey Big Brother
My song pick 8 years ago today: The Drifters - Up On The Roof
My song pick 9 years ago today: Lou Rawls - Long 'Bout Midnight
My song pick 10 years ago today: The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud to Beg
My song pick 11 years ago today: Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO) - Roll On Down the Highway
My song pick 12 years ago today: Pallas - Ark of Infinity
My song pick 13 years ago today: Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass - A Taste of Honey
My song pick 14 years ago today: Steve Miller Band - Rock'n Me
My song pick 15 years ago today: Three Dog Night - Try A Little Tenderness
My song pick 16 years ago today: Steve Winwood - Roll With It
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