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I Wish it Would Rain Down - Phil Collins

"I Wish It Would Rain Down" is a song by Phil Collins from his 1989 solo album ...But Seriously, here performed by Eric Clapton. Collins described it as the closest he had come at the time to writing a blues song, making it a compelling piece for electric guitarists drawn to blues phrasing and feel. Its emotional depth and blues-rooted structure offer great opportunities to explore expressive soloing and dynamics.

  • Phil Collins considered this his most blues-influenced song at the time of writing it, a strong foundation for blues guitar study.
  • The song peaked at No. 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached No. 1 in Canada, where it was the top song of 1990.
  • Eric Clapton's involvement brings authentic blues guitar sensibility to the track, making his phrasing and tone a key study point for guitarists.
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Fender Stratocaster

Clapton's primary instrument from the 1970s onward, his signature Strat features Vintage Noiseless pickups and an active mid-boost circuit that pushes clean Fender amps into controlled breakup, delivering his trademark smooth yet slightly gritty tone.

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Gibson Les Paul Standard

The 'Beano' Les Paul with original PAF humbuckers paired with a cranked Marshall JTM45 created Clapton's legendary creamy, sustaining overdrive that defined the Bluesbreakers era and established his blues-rock foundation.

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Gibson Les Paul Custom

While less documented than the Standard, Clapton's occasional use of this model maintained the thick PAF humbucker character essential to his early power-blues tone during his transitional years.

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Gibson SG Standard

Clapton's SG with PAF humbuckers and a cranked Marshall during Cream produced his searing, sustain-rich lead tone that became iconic for psychedelic blues-rock soloing and feedback exploration.

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Gibson ES-335

The semi-hollow ES-335 with Derek and the Dominos gave Clapton a warmer, more articulate midrange response ideal for the soulful, slightly compressed tone heard on 'Layla' and bluesy slide work.

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From the mid-1970s onward, Clapton's shift to the Twin Reverb running relatively clean allowed his Strat's mid-boost circuit to drive natural amp breakup, creating his refined blues tone without heavy overdrive pedals.

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