After Midnight
Eric Clapton, Derek & the Dominos
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After midnight We're gonna let it all hang out After midnight We're gonna chug-a-lug and shout We're gonna cause talk and suspicion Give an exhibition Find out what it is all about After midnight We're gonna let it all hang out After midnight Gonna shake your tambourine After midnight, it's gonna be peaches and cream hmm We're gonna cause talk and suspicion Give an exhibition Find out what it is all about After midnight, we're gonna let it all hang out After midnight, we're gonna let it all hang out We're gonna cause talk and suspicion Give an exhibition Find out what it is all about After midnight We're gonna let it all hang out After midnight We're gonna let it all hang out After midnight We're gonna chug-a-lug and shout We're gonna cause talk and suspicion Give an exhibition Find out what it is all about
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Written by: John W. Cale
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"After Midnight" is one of the songs included in Eric Clapton's self-titled debut studio album "Eric Clapton", released in 1970.
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Song OriginThe song is a cover version, first written, and recorded by American singer-songwriter JJ Cale—a big influence on Clapton's music.
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PopularityAfter its release, "After Midnight" became a major hit and has since become one of Clapton's most famous tracks.
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Music GenreThe song can be classified under the genre of blues rock — a fusion of blues and rock music, which Eric Clapton is particularly renowned for.
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Re-RecordingEric Clapton re-recorded "After Midnight" in 1987 for a Michelob beer advertisement, creating a slower and more mellow version, compared to the original.
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Live PerformancesThis song is often included in Clapton's setlist for his concerts and live performances, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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AccoladesOver the years, "After Midnight" has been covered by various artists and has been featured on many 'greatest hits' and 'best of' albums.
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Song SelectionIt is said that Delaney Bramlett, a friend and collaborator of Clapton's, suggested him to cover "After Midnight".
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Background VocalsThe background vocals in the song were provided by Bonnie and Delaney Bramlett, along with the renowned vocalist Rita Coolidge.
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Chart Performance"After Midnight" reached number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S., making it a significant success for Clapton's solo career.
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