It happened on this day - 16th Jan in 1992

On this day 16th January in 1992 at Bray Studios in England, Eric Clapton recorded an MTV Unplugged session, That recording went on to be a huge success, and the susequent album became the largest selling live album ever.

Eric Clapton’s performance on MTV Unplugged in 1992 is one of the most iconic and celebrated appearances in the series' history. Recorded on January 16, 1992, at Bray Studios in England, the session showcased Clapton in a stripped-down, acoustic setting, highlighting his musicianship and revisiting some of his most beloved tracks. The show allowed Clapton to reinterpret his blues and rock catalog with an intimacy and nuance that resonated deeply with both fans and critics. The resulting album, simply titled Unplugged, became a commercial and critical triumph, earning multiple Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.

One of the standout moments of the performance was Clapton's acoustic reimagining of his hit "Layla," originally a hard-driving rock anthem from his Derek and the Dominos era. In this rendition, the song was transformed into a mellow, bluesy ballad, demonstrating Clapton's ability to reinvent his own work. Another significant highlight was the song "Tears in Heaven," a heartfelt tribute to his son Conor, who tragically passed away the year before. This deeply emotional performance brought a new level of vulnerability to the show. Clapton also honored his blues roots, performing classics like "Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out" and "Before You Accuse Me," paying homage to the genre that profoundly shaped his career.

Unplugged remains one of the best-selling live albums of all time, with over 26 million copies sold worldwide, and is widely regarded as a milestone in Clapton's career.