Since You Said Goodbye
Eric Clapton · The Breeze (An Appreciation of JJ Cale) [2014]
Sun keeps burnin' out my eyes
Lord the moon he knows I'm blue
And it's all because of you
Ever since you said goodbye
Black cloud hangin' over me
I can't seem to do it right
Lord the wind it never blows
The river never flows
Ever since you said goodbye
Sunny days have come and gone
Heaven knows I'm here cryin'
Lord the moon he knows I'm blue
And it's all because of you
Ever since you said goodbye
Since You Said Goodbye
Eric Clapton's "Since You Said Goodbye" serves as a poignant song in his 2014 album, The Breeze (An Appreciation of JJ Cale). The track highlights Clapton's enduring ability to craft intimate, emotionally resonant blues-rock ballads. While the album primarily celebrates the songwriting of JJ Cale, this composition reflects Clapton's own signature style, blending melodic guitar work with heartfelt vocal delivery. The recording fits seamlessly within his extensive discography, which spans from his early days with Cream to his later acoustic-focused projects. It stands as a testament to his consistent exploration of themes regarding loss and longing, maintaining the high production standards expected from one of rock music's most influential figures.

