The RAR Pilgrim Tour's setlist was a masterclass in song selection and crowd-pleasing. Some of the standout tracks included:
In the wake of this devastating loss, Clapton channeled his grief into music. The 1991 song "Tears in Heaven," and its inclusion on his massively successful 1992 live "Unplugged" album, became anthems of bereavement. However, Clapton felt the full expression of his sorrow hadn't been exhausted. As he began work on "Pilgrim," he set out with a specific and somber goal: to make "the saddest record of all time". The album was recorded throughout 1997 at Ocean Way Recording in Hollywood and Olympic Studios in London. Co-produced by Clapton and former pop star , the album marked Clapton's first album of all-new, original studio material in nearly a decade. eric clapton pilgrim rar 2021
While some critics in 1998 found the album to be "numbingly calm," a 2021 perspective allows listeners to appreciate Pilgrim as a bold, intimate statement from an artist willing to step out of his comfort zone. The album's production, featuring electronic beats and gauzy synthesizers, feels less jarring decades later, aligning more with modern melancholic pop-rock styles. The RAR Pilgrim Tour's setlist was a masterclass
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If "My Father's Eyes" is about searching for connection, "Circus" is a raw, unfiltered expression of grief. Written about Conor's last trip to the circus before his death, the song is haunting in its detail. Clapton sings about a father's attempt to create a happy memory for his son, unaware that it will become one of their last. The music is subdued, almost fragile, built around a simple flamenco-tinged guitar pattern that underscores the ache in Clapton's voice. Unlike the polished production of other tracks, "Circus" feels intimate, as if Clapton is playing alone in a quiet room. It is a devastating song, but it’s also one of the most honest depictions of parental grief ever committed to tape. However, Clapton felt the full expression of his
All 14 original tracks, from the haunting opener "My Father's Eyes" to the sprawling, emotional title track "Pilgrim."
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