It fared better in the US, reaching a peak of number 16.ĭespite that, it has become one of Clapton's most famous hits. However, it was re-released in 1991 as a live version, but even then it only reached number 30. In fact, it didn't even reach the top 75. Would you believe it, but the song was never a hit in the UK. The song was included on his 1977 album Slowhand. The female backing harmonies on the track were provided by none other than future Shakespears Sister member Marcella Detroit, and disco legend Yvonne Elliman.
She was previously married to George Harrison in 1966, but they divorced in 1977.īefore their divorce, she had started a relationship with Harrison's friend Clapton, but she remained good friends with the Beatle. She was one of the leading models of the 1960s. Techniques Used in Lesson: Hey UUndergrounders In our super special Uke Lesson today, Aldrine brings to you the ukulele take on Eric Claptons 'Wonderful Tonight.
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Pattie Boyd is an English model and photographer. Browse the Full List of UU Song Tutorials Download the TABS for 'Wonderful Tonight': Print the Lyrics and Chords for 'Wonderful Tonight' (link).
On March 28, 1979, the day after they got married, Clapton brought Pattie on stage and sang this to her at his concert in Tucson, Arizona. Darling you look wonderful tonight Farmhouse wooden sign/ Rustic Decor/. "I was taking so long and I was panicking about my hair, my clothes, everything, and I came downstairs expecting him to really berate me but he said, 'Listen to this!'" Eric Clapton, Wonderful Tonight, lyrics, personalised wedding song print. They were heading out to a Buddy Holly tribute that Paul McCartney had arranged, and Clapton was waiting around while she tried on clothes.īoyd told The Guardian in 2008 that Clapton "was sitting round playing his guitar while I was trying on dresses upstairs. The song Wonderful Tonight was written by Eric Clapton and was first released by Eric Clapton in 1977. Eric Clapton wrote 'Wonderful Tonight' in 1976 while waiting for his then-girlfriend (and future wife) Pattie Boyd to get ready for a night out.