Cocaine
Eric Clapton
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If you want to hang out, you've gotta take her out, cocaine If you want to get down, get down on the ground, cocaine She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie, Cocaine If you got that lose, you want to kick them blues, cocaine When your day is done, and you want to ride on cocaine She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie, Cocaine If your day is gone, and you want to ride on, cocaine Don't forget this fact, you can't get it back, cocaine She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie, Cocaine She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie, Cocaine
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Song Release"Cocaine" is a song by the British rock musician Eric Clapton. It was included in his 1977 studio album "Slowhand".
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LyricistInterestingly, the song was not written by Eric Clapton himself. The actual songwriter was J.J. Cale, an American songwriter, who first released it on his 1976 studio album "Troubadour".
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Chart PerformanceAlthough the song was never released as a single in the US, it has remained one of Clapton's most popular songs during his concerts. In Canada, it successfully reached number 3 on the charts when released as a single in 1980.
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Controversial ContentThis song has caused controversy due to its perceived celebration of drug use. However, Clapton has frequently clarified that it is an anti-drug song intended to describe the empty allure of cocaine.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, especially in the later part of his career, Eric Clapton frequently added the phrase "that dirty cocaine" in the song lyrics to emphasize the negative aspect of drug use.
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Musical StyleMusically, "Cocaine" is a blues rock song characterized by two guitar solos and an understated, simple rhythm that manages to capture the hypnotic effects of the drug it's based on.
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Influential CoverClapton's version of the song has been so influential that many listeners aren't aware that it's a cover. His rendition of "Cocaine" is arguably more famous than J.J. Cale's original.
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Song LegacyDespite its controversy, the tune remains a classic rock standard and has been covered by many musicians in various genres since its release. Some who have covered the song include Nazareth, Blackfoot, and Buckcherry.
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Variations in PerformancesClapton's performances of the song have shifted stylistically over the years, sometimes featuring longer solos, sometimes simplifying the song's original arrangement.
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Album SuccessThe album "Slowhand," which features "Cocaine," is considered by many to be Eric Clapton's most successful album. It's highly acclaimed by fans and critics alike. "Cocaine" played a significant role in making the album popular.
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