Eric Clapton Tops Album Chart With Happy Xmas10-28-2018
(hennemusic) Eric Clapton has topped the US Holiday Album chart with his first full-length Christmas album, "Happy Xmas." According to Billboard, the project debuts at No. 1 on the seasonal chart, which is published weekly from mid-October through early January each year. Co-produced by Clapton and Simon Climie, the record also enters the Billboard 200 at No. 168 with opening week sales of 6,000 units, of which nearly all of were in traditional album sales. "Happy Xmas" presents the legendary guitarist's take on a mix of standards - including "White Christmas," "Silent Night" and "Away In A Manger" - and lesser known holiday tunes alongside a new original track, "For Love On Christmas Day." "Before this became a Christmas album," Clapton explains, "there was an intention of doing a straight, normal studio album...and then it started to morph into the Christmas thing, and I think at that point it started to become a reality; and, for me, I've done something I'm really proud of, that I really believe in." Watch the trailer for the album here. hennemusic is an official news provider for antiMusic.com.
Related Stories
On This Day in Rock 2018: Eric Clapton Losing His HearingEric Clapton, Bob Weir and More Appear On Stephen Marley's New Album - 2023 In Review Eric Clapton Shares Classic 'Knockin' On Heavens Door' Performance - 2023 In Review Eric Clapton Shares 'Moon River' With Jeff Beck And New Video - 2023 In Review David Lee Roth Details Eric Clapton Influence On Eddie Van Halen - 2023 In Review
|
On the Blue: New Horizons Cruise Days 4 & 5: Starship Lands on the Pearl, Alan Parsons Takes It Home
Kandace Springs - Run Your Race
On the Blue: New Horizons Cruise Day 1: Marbin Gets the Fun Started
Hot In The City: Prog Band Tu-Ner Coming to Phoenix
Watch Motley Crue's 'Dogs Of War' Video
Richie Sambora Returns With 'I Pray', The First Of Four New Songs
The Smashing Pumpkins Reveal New Guitarist
Linkin Park Top Hard Rock And Vinyl Albums Charts With Papercuts
Watch Black Veil Brides' Cinematic 'Bleeders' Video
Singled Out: Evan Boyer's Cedar Creek
Pink Floyd's David Gilmour Reveals Song From First New Album In Nine Years
AC/DC Launching High Voltage Dive Bar At Stops On Power Up Tour