Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
Documentary charting the life of Eric Clapton told through his own words and songs, as well as those of his family, friends, musical collaborators, contemporaries and heroes.
Documentary charting the life of Eric Clapton, widely renowned as one of the greatest performers of all time. But behind the scenes lay restlessness and tragedy. The insatiable search to grow his artistic voice left fans surprised as he constantly quit successful bands, from the groundbreaking Yardbirds to 60s supergroup Cream. His isolated pursuit of his craft, and fear of selling out, served as a catalyst for his evolution as an artist.
Stretching from his traumatic childhood living in a 'house of secrets', to his long struggle with drugs and alcohol, and the tragic loss of his son in a heart-breaking accident, Eric Clapton always found an inner strength and healing in music.
Told through his own words and songs, as well as those of his family, friends, musical collaborators, contemporaries and many heroes - including BB King, Jimi Hendrix and George Harrison.
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Music Played
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Edward White
Puffin' Billy
Orchestra: Melodi Light Orchestra. Conductor: Hubert Clifford. -
Muddy Waters
My Life Is Ruined
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Muddy Waters
Got My Mojo Working
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The Yardbirds
For Your Love
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John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers
Crocodile Walk
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Little Walter
Walter's Jump
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Cream
I Feel Free (Album Version)
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Cream
Strange BrewΒ
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Cream
Strange BrewΒ
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Aretha Franklin
Good To Me As I Am To You
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The Beatles
All You Need Is Love
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The Beatles
All You Need Is Love
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The Beatles
While My Guitar Gently Weeps (2009 Stereo Remaster)
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George Harrison
My Sweet Lord
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Derek and the Dominos
Thorn Tree In The Garden
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Derek and the Dominos
Nobody Know You When You're Down And Out
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Derek & The Dominos, Blind Faith & Eric Clapton & Cream & John Mayall
Bell Bottom Blues
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Derek and the Dominos
Layla
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Eric Clapton
Tears In Heaven
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Director | Lili Fini Zanuck |
Producer | John Battsek |
Editor | Christopher King |
Broadcasts
- Sat 30 Jun 2018 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland
- Sun 1 Jul 2018 00:05Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Scotland
- Fri 18 Oct 2019 21:30
- Sat 6 Jun 2020 21:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland
- Fri 16 Jul 2021 21:00
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