Dick Sims – Fender Rhodes, Hammond organ.Cash Box said that 'Eric’s singing is superbly understated the guitar work is simple and evocative' and praised 'the gentle beat and organ accompaniment.' Record World called it a 'light, pretty ballad from that should also move quickly up the charts' and praised Clapton's singing.' Personnel The song is mentioned in her autobiographical book Wonderful Today.īillboard described 'Wonderful Tonight' as 'perhaps Clapton's prettiest and mellowest love ballad in some time.' Billboard particularly praised Clapton's guitar playing during the interludes. On 7 September 1976, Clapton wrote 'Wonderful Tonight' for Boyd while waiting for her to get ready to attend Paul and Linda McCartney's annual Buddy Holly party. The female vocal harmonies on the song are provided by Marcella Detroit (then Marcy Levy) and Yvonne Elliman. Clapton wrote the song about Pattie Boyd. It was included on Clapton's 1977 album Slowhand. ' Wonderful Tonight' is a ballad written by Eric Clapton.
