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The only thing bigger than Eric Clapton's Slowhand record in 1977 was the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. Since it just missed entering our 50 Greatest Albums Countdown, we bring it to you in our "Honorable mention" sub-category.

The frustration and hype that came from his earlier bands made Eric Clapton want to make something different again. That and his love for Patty Boyd, drove him to make one of the greatest albums ever made.

If Charlie had a boxed set, this would be prime material on the "previously unreleased" portion. Recorded circa 1980, it's Charlie Thomas on vocals and an acoustic guitar.