CONGRATULATIONS: Netflix Announces Release of Powerful New Documentary on Eric Clapton Titled “Clapton: Still Got the Blues” set to premier globally on…
Netflix has struck another powerful chord with music lovers across the world by officially announcing its latest original documentary — “Clapton: Still Got the Blues” — a heartfelt and soul-stirring exploration of the life, triumphs, tragedies, and genius of one of the most revered guitarists in music history, Eric Clapton.
The film is set to premiere worldwide on November 15, 2025, and already, fans and fellow musicians are calling it one of the most anticipated music documentaries of the decade.
A LIVING LEGEND GETS HIS SPOTLIGHT
From The Yardbirds and Cream to Derek and the Dominos and a multi-decade solo career, Clapton has been hailed as a transformative figure in rock and blues. Dubbed “Slowhand” for his emotive, expressive style, his influence spans generations. With “Clapton: Still Got the Blues,” Netflix aims to present not just a musical journey, but an intimate, unfiltered look into the man behind the legend.
Directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker Liz Garbus (What Happened, Miss Simone?, Becoming Cousteau), the documentary weaves through five decades of archival footage, concert performances, raw studio sessions, and new interviews — including one-on-one conversations with Clapton himself, shot at his countryside estate in Surrey.
“Eric’s story is as complex as his music — soulful, painful, beautiful,” Garbus shared in a statement. “He has given the world some of the most honest, haunting songs in history. Now he’s ready to tell the whole story — on his terms.”
CELEBRATIONS ACROSS THE MUSIC WORLD
Social media exploded with congratulations the moment Netflix made the announcement. Within hours, the official trailer had been viewed over 2 million times, with fans praising Clapton’s continued relevance and resilience.
Guitar legend Carlos Santana posted: “Eric is one of the truest voices of the guitar. This film will show the heart behind the strings.” Meanwhile, John Mayer tweeted: “He was my hero, then my mentor, now my friend. Clapton’s story is the soul of the blues.”
Legendary collaborators like Jeff Beck (in a previously recorded interview), Bonnie Raitt, B.B. King, and Roger Waters all feature in the documentary, along with tributes from younger musicians like Ed Sheeran and Gary Clark Jr.
A STORY OF MUSIC, LOSS, AND REDEMPTION
“Clapton: Still Got the Blues” goes far beyond the hits — it dives into the darkness that shaped much of Clapton’s songwriting and persona. From his struggles with addiction, the tragic death of his young son Conor, to his spiritual awakening and battles with illness and controversy, the film is described as “raw, honest, and unflinchingly human.”
One of the most poignant sequences features Clapton revisiting the rooftop where he wrote “Tears in Heaven,” offering viewers an emotional reflection on grief, healing, and the music that saved him.
Another segment follows his deep reverence for the blues — how artists like Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, and Buddy Guy not only influenced his technique but gave him an emotional language through which he could process pain.
The film also explores his complicated legacy, including past comments that sparked backlash, and his more recent activism and health challenges. Netflix producers insist nothing was left off the table. “Eric wanted this to be complete. No masks,” Garbus said.
A VISUAL MASTERPIECE
The film is laced with powerful visuals: grainy footage of Cream’s explosive gigs in the 1960s, Clapton recording Layla with Duane Allman, sweaty blues bars in London, and sprawling stadiums filled with lighters during his acoustic rendition of “Wonderful Tonight.” All of it backed by a soaring, blues-driven soundtrack curated from his vast catalog.
The title “Still Got the Blues” is a nod not only to his lifelong love of the genre, but a declaration that his passion, pain, and playing have never dulled with age.
LOOKING AHEAD
At 80 years old, Eric Clapton remains as committed to the music as ever. He recently completed a short European tour and has hinted that new recordings may be on the horizon.
In a short clip from the documentary, Clapton says, “I never really wanted to be a star. I just wanted to play the blues and be understood. And in some way, maybe that’s finally happened.”
A MUST-WATCH EVENT
As fans prepare for the November release, one thing is clear: “Clapton: Still Got the Blues” is more than just a tribute. It’s a reckoning. A celebration. A confession. And most of all, a thank-you — to the man who poured his soul into six strings and gave the world music that will never fade.
Congratulations, Eric Clapton. You’ve still got the blues — and the world still needs to hear them.
