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Come on its music not sports, there is no better or best .... A little of my analysis:
For his early work with Cream, no one was playing what EC was. Hendrix aside , his playing stood alone in the early-sixties and did a lot to define rock guitar soloing.
He was one of the first guys to take blues influenced guitar in to a rock environment. Those of you who dont think he is a good blues guitar player, check out the classic album with John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, that was post Yardbirds, pre-Cream playing. He was in top form at this stage, young and full of fire.
After Cream, he became more soft rock in my mind and in some ways sappy. I cant beleive noone mentioned : You Look Wonderful Tonight. Great tune, but pure sap.
EC is one of the greats. I think his Yardbirds through Cream stage was his best work.
Just my 2 cents
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