Travelin' Light

Eric Clapton

About Travelin' Light

"Travelin' Light" is a song written and recorded by the Tulsa musician J. J. Cale. It was released in September 1976 on Cale's fourth studio album Troubadour under Shelter Records. It was also released as a single the same year. It was later covered by the British guitarist Eric Clapton for his 2001 studio album Reptile and helped to promote both the song and studio album on which "Travelin' Light" was first released.


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2008
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Travelin' light is the only way to fly.
Travelin' light, just you and I.
A one way ticket to ecstasy,
Away on down, just follow me.
Travelin' light is the only way to fly.

Travelin' light, now we can catch the wind.
Travelin' light, just let your mind pretend.
We can go to paradise,
Maybe once, maybe twice.
Travelin' light is the only way to fly.

Travelin' light is the only way to fly.
Travelin' light, just you and I.
We can go to paradise,
Maybe once, maybe twice.
Travelin' light is the only way to fly.

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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: J.J. CALE

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10 facts about this song

Origin of Song
"Travelin' Light" is a cover of a classic song by JJ Cale. Eric Clapton was a longtime friend and collaborator of Cale.
Album Release
This song appears on Clapton's 2001 album, "Reptile".
Genre Classification
The song falls into the genre of blues-rock, combining elements of both blues and rock and roll music.
Song Interpretation
"Travelin' Light" is a laid-back tune often interpreted as about the joys and simplicity of travel or moving on in life.
Musical Style
The music style is mellow and relaxed, with Clapton's signature smooth guitar playing and laid-back vocals.
Collaborations
The song features The Impressions, a famous rhythm and blues group known for backing up Curtis Mayfield, on backup vocals.
Chart Performance
While "Travelin' Light" did not chart, the album "Reptile" peaked at #5 in the UK Albums Chart.
Song's Popularity
Although the song wasn't a big commercial success, it gained considerable recognition among Eric Clapton's fans, and it's still a common tune at his concerts today.
Length of Song
The song has a subdued and extended tempo, running four minutes and seventeen seconds in length.
Influence
Eric Clapton once shared that JJ Cale has been the biggest influence on his music career, making "Travelin' Light" an important song in Clapton's discography.

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