After Midnight

Eric Clapton

About After Midnight

"After Midnight" is a rock song by J. J. Cale, first released in 1966. Eric Clapton later covered it for his eponymous album, released in 1970. Clapton's rendition became a success, prompting Cale to re-record the song for Cale's 1972 album Naturally. In 1988, Clapton later re-recorded the song for a Michelob beer commercial and then released the re-recording as a single. "After Midnight" has been considered one of Clapton's signature songs throughout his career. Other artists covered the song in later years.  


Year:
1970
2:51
418 
#2

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After midnight, we're gonna let it all hang down
After midnight, we're gonna chug-a-lug and shout
We're gonna stimulate some action
We're gonna get some satisfaction
We're gonna find out what it is all about
After midnight, we're gonna let it all hang down (after midnight, after midnight)

After midnight, we're gonna shake your tambourine (after midnight, after midnight)
After midnight, it's all gonna be peaches and cream (after midnight, after midnight)
We're gonna cause talk and suspicion
We're gonna give an exhibition
We're gonna find out what it is all about (what it is all about) (what it is all about)
After midnight, we're gonna let it all hang down (we're gonna let it all hang down)
(We're gonna let it all hang down)
After midnight, we're gonna let it all hang down

After midnight, we're gonna shake your tambourine
(We're gonna shake your tambourine) (we're gonna shake your tambourine)
After midnight, it's all gonna be peaches and cream
(We're gonna shake your tambourine) (we're gonna shake your tambourine)
We're gonna cause talk and suspicion
We're gonna give an exhibition
We're gonna find out what it is all about (what it is all about, what it is all about)
After midnight, we're gonna let it all hang down (after midnight, after midnight)

After midnight, we're gonna let it all hang down
(We're gonna let it all hang down) we're gonna let it all hang down)
After midnight, we're gonna let it all hang down
(We're gonna let it all hang down) (we're gonna let it all hang down)
After midnight, we're gonna let it all hang down
(We're gonna let it all hang down) (we're gonna let it all hang down)
After midnight, we're gonna let it all hang down
(We're gonna let it all hang down) (we're gonna let it all hang down)

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Eric Clapton

Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE (born 30 March 1945) is an English guitarist and singer-songwriter. Clapton is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once as a solo artist, and separately as a member of The Yardbirds and Cream. Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time. Clapton ranked second in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and fourth in Gibson's Top 50 Guitarists of All Time. more »

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Written by: John W. Cale

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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.
Song Origin
The song is a cover version, first written, and recorded by American singer-songwriter JJ Cale—a big influence on Clapton's music.
Popularity
After its release, "After Midnight" became a major hit and has since become one of Clapton's most famous tracks.
Music Genre
The song can be classified under the genre of blues rock — a fusion of blues and rock music, which Eric Clapton is particularly renowned for.
Re-Recording
Eric Clapton re-recorded "After Midnight" in 1987 for a Michelob beer advertisement, creating a slower and more mellow version, compared to the original.
Live Performances
This song is often included in Clapton's setlist for his concerts and live performances, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
Accolades
Over the years, "After Midnight" has been covered by various artists and has been featured on many 'greatest hits' and 'best of' albums.
Song Selection
It is said that Delaney Bramlett, a friend and collaborator of Clapton's, suggested him to cover "After Midnight".
Background Vocals
The background vocals in the song were provided by Bonnie and Delaney Bramlett, along with the renowned vocalist Rita Coolidge.
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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