Eric Clapton s eponymous solo debut was recorded after he completed a tour with Delaney & Bonnie. Clapton used the core of the duo s backing band and co-wrote the majority of the songs with Delaney Bramlett -- accordingly, Eric Clapton sounds more laid-back and straightforward than any of the guitarist s previous recordings. There are still elements of blues and rock & roll, but they re hidden beneath layers of gospel, R&B, country, and pop flourishes.