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The guitar legend’s latest is a relaxed, good-time affair, with Paul McCartney and former Blind Faith bandmate Steve Winwood joining him on “All of Me” and “Still Got the Blues.” Eric’s still got the reggae beat too, serving up several island-flavored numbers, including a brilliant cover of Peter Tosh’s “’Til the Well Runs Dry.”

A longtime JJ admirer, Clapton brings together his buddies, including Willie Nelson and Tom Petty, to honor the laid-back legend. Mark Knopfler embraces the boogie in “Train to Nowhere,” while Clapton spices up the sensuous groove of “Cajun Moon. Best of all is John Mayer’s graceful rendition of “Magnolia,” JJ’s deliciously sweet love song.