New single for Eric Clapton

The first single from Eric Clapton's upcoming album Back Home finds him exploring reggae, which he's done to great success before. "Revolution," which Clapton cowrote with producer Simon Climie, features a loping rhythm, horns, understated guitar work, female backing vocalists, and a sing-along chorus. It's not directly derivative of his 1974 Number One hit "I Shot The Sheriff," which was written by the late Bob Marley, but "Revolution" is similar from a musical standpoint. "Revolution" is out now, while the album is due August 30, 2005.

Back Home features guests including Steve Winwood, who teamed with Clapton in Blind Faith; Paul McCartney drummer Abraham Laboriel, Jr.; Who bassist Pino Palladino; pedal-steel guitar star Robert Randolph, who opened for Clapton on last year's tour; and singer-songwriter-guitarist John Mayer.

Back Home includes cover versions of George Harrison's "Love Comes To Everyone," the Spinners' "Love Don't Love Nobody," and Stevie Wonder & Syreeta Wright's "I'm Going Left."