Tell the Truth
Eric Clapton
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Tell me who's been fooling you? Tell the truth Now who's been fooling who? There you sit there, looking so cool While the whole show is passing you by You better come to terms with your fellow men soon, 'cause The whole world is shaking now, I can feel it A new dawn is breaking now, I can see it Tell the truth Tell me who's been fooling you Tell the truth Now who's been fooling who? It doesn't matter who you are Or where you're gonna be Open your eyes and look into your heart The whole world is shaking now, I can feel it A new dawn is breaking now, I can see it See it, yeah, I can see it See it, yeah, I can see it See it, yeah Tell the truth Tell me who's been fooling you Tell the truth Who's been fooling who? Hear what I say, 'cause every word is true You know I wouldn't tell you no lies Your time's coming, is gonna be soon, boy The whole world is shaking now, I can feel it? A new dawn is breaking now, I can see it? See it, yeah, I can see it See it, yeah, I can see it I can see it See it, yeah, I can see it
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Written by: LOUIS JOSEPH WALKER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Music Genre"Tell the Truth" is a blues and rock genre song demonstrating the influence of these styles in the works of Eric Clapton and Bobby Whitlock.
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Composition Origin"Tell the Truth" was written by Bobby Whitlock and Eric Clapton when they were members of the English–American supergroup Derek and the Dominos in 1970.
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First ReleaseThe song was initially recorded and released as a single in 1970, but this version was quickly withdrawn by the record company.
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Version on AlbumThe most well-known version of "Tell the Truth" is found on the Derek and the Dominos' renowned album "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs" which was later released in November the same year.
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The song's length"Tell the Truth" is one of the longer tracks by Derek and the Dominos, with a runtime of 6 minutes and 39 seconds on the "Layla" album.
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Unique CollaborationThe song is notable for featuring a dual guitar attack by Eric Clapton and Duane Allman, as well as a vocal duet between Clapton and Whitlock.
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Musicians"Tell the Truth" showcases the musical talent of various artists including Eric Clapton (guitar), Bobby Whitlock (keyboard), Carl Radle (bass), and Jim Gordon (drums).
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Producer and EngineerThe song was produced by renowned music executive Tom Dowd and engineered by Ron Albert and Chuck Kirkpatrick.
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Background VocalsFor "Tell the Truth," the famous gospel group The Sweet Inspirations provided backing vocals, adding a unique gospel touch.
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Live Performances"Tell the Truth" was a staple of Eric Clapton’s live performances during the 1970s and continues to be part of his setlist today.
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Different VersionsThere are two studio versions of "Tell the Truth" - the withdrawn single version and the one on the "Layla" album. The single version is more up-tempo, while the album version is slower and more complex.
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Origin of TitleThe title "Tell the Truth" is inferred from the song's lyrics which convey a message about honesty and trust in a relationship.
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