CD Cover Image. Title: The Road to Escondido, Artist: Eric Clapton, J.J. Cale  "Ride to the River"
Eric Clapton, J.J. Cale

Renewing a collaboration that began when he cut Cale's "After Midnight" and later, "Cocaine," Eric Clapton persuaded the reclusive songwriter and guitarist to record a full duet album, Road to Escondido. The album also features appearances from John Mayer, Billy Preston, and Derek Trucks. Listen to the vintage boogie of "Ride to the River" to get a handle on this loping, bluesy burner.