Rush is the soundtrack album for the 1991 film of the same name. Written and performed by Eric Clapton, the soundtrack album includes the song "Tears in Heaven," which won three Grammy awards in 1993.
In a review of the album, AllMusic Guide wrote: "This album has far more impact than you might expect from the score to a movie — there's a sense of the music here working something out in Clapton's heart, a sense given a lot of power thanks to the intense, heart-rending passion invoked by some of the turns taken here. At its best, Clapton's music can speak of the pain he feels — and Clapton has rarely been better than he is here."
Track listing
All songs written by Eric Clapton, except where noted: "New Recruit" – 1:30 "Tracks and Lines" – 3:00 "Realization" – 2:41 "Kristen and Jim" – 3:38 "Preludin Fugue" – 3:19 "Cold Turkey" – 2:21 "Will Gaines" – 3:46 "Help Me Up" (Clapton, Will Jennings) – 5:50 "Don't Know Which Way to Go" (Willie Dixon, Al Perkins) – 10:46 "Tears in Heaven" (Clapton, Jennings) – 4:30
Personnel
Musicians – Score
Eric Clapton – guitar
Randy Kerber – keyboards
Greg Phillinganes – keyboards
Chuck Leavell – piano and organ
Robbie Kondor – synthesizer
Nathan East – bass
Tim Drummond – bass
Steve Ferrone – drums
Lenny Castro – percussion
Bruce Dukov – concertmaster
Musicians – Songs
"Help Me Up" Eric Clapton – vocals, guitar Randy Kerber – organ Greg Phillinganes – piano Nathan East – bass Steve Ferrone – drums Lenny Castro – percussion Bill Champlin, Vaneese Thomas, Jenni Muldaur, Lani Groves – background vocals Synth horns arranged and performed by David Frank
"Don't Know Which Way to Go" Buddy Guy – vocals, guitar Eric Clapton – guitar Chuck Leavell – piano Greg Phillinganes – organ Nathan East – bass Steve Ferrone – drums
"Tears in Heaven" Eric Clapton – vocals, guitar, dobro Randy Kerber – synthesizer JayDee Maness – pedal steel Nathan East – bass Gayle Levant – Celtic harp Lenny Castro – percussion Jimmy Bralower – drum machine