Famous Blues Covers: Eric Clapton, "If I Had Possession Over Judgment Day" - Live, 2004

Famous Blues Covers: Eric Clapton, "If I Had Possession Over Judgment Day" - Live, 2004




From the DVD Sessions for Robert J.


FAMOUS BLUES COVERS


Me and Mr. Johnson is the fifteenth solo studio album recorded by Eric Clapton. It consists of covers of songs written and originally recorded by Robert Johnson.It sold more than two million albums worldwide and reached the Top 10 in more than 15 countries.





 




Robert Johnson adapted "Rollin' and Tumblin'" with the title "If I Had Possession Over Judgment Day" during his third recording session in San Antonio, Texas, in 1936. Musically, his version is based on the original, but added new lyrics. The song was not released until 1961, when it was included on the first Johnson compilation album, King of the Delta Blues Singers.



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