Hooper, good point about his voice-he is as convincing as ever with his singing. I love Clapton but admit he frustrates me - that double live album that he toured behind last don't remember the name was a big disappointment for me. I saw the concert on directv and thought if I was there I would be pissed! On my first and only listen this album seems more honest bluesy than Behind the cradle which is a good disc. Clapton's pinnacle for me was Journeyman and the tour behind it back in the late 80's and early 90's - those were vintage Eric song sets and performances