In 1992, Eric Clapton recorded an Unplugged performance at Bray Studios in London. He rearranged several of his classic songs for the show, which was recorded for an album, simply titled Unplugged. The album went on to become the best selling Unplugged album in the U.S. and worldwide. Clapton won six Grammy Awards, Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year (“Tears in Heaven”), Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Best Rock Male Vocal Performance and Best Rock Song.
The performance is coming to theaters with bonus footage of Clapton discussing the inspiration behind songs right before he took the stage, the 90-minute special will premiere in select cinemas in the U.S. and U.K. on Monday, Jan. 27, and Tuesday, Jan. 28 and will start on Paramount+ on Feb. 12.
Check out the trailer below and a fan favorite from the original performance.