| "Watch Out for Lucy" | |
|---|---|
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| Single byEric Clapton | |
| from the albumBackless | |
| A-side | "Promises" |
| Released | September 1978 |
| Genre | Rock and roll |
| Length | 3:13 |
| Label | RSO |
| Songwriter | Eric Clapton |
| Producer | Glyn Johns |
"Watch Out for Lucy" is theB-side of the single "Promises" released by the Britishrock musicianEric Clapton in September 1978 of his studio albumBackless.
The song's lyrics and music were written by Clapton, and is composed in the key ofA major.[1] Record producer Glyn Johns worked with Clapton during the recording sessions.
The song was released in September 1978 as the B-side of "Promises", from Clapton's 1978 studio albumBackless.[2] The single release charted nowhere else, other than in theUnited States, where it was additionally chosen by theBillboard magazine to chart on theBillboard Hot 100 singles chart. With the A-side release, the song reached eight international single charts.
Cash Box said it has a "shuffling beat, harmonica, bright electric guitar work and easy singing by Clapton andMarcy Levy.[3]Record World suggested that "this easy-beat new release" should reach the pop and country charts as "Promises" did.[4]
| Chart (1979) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| USBillboard Hot 100[5] | 40 |