 In 1963, Eric Clapton was introduced to "Hide Away" (and the single's B-side "I Love the Woman") by bandmate Tom McGuinness of the Roosters.Later in 1966, he recorded "Hideaway" for the John Mayall "Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton" album.The version followed the original, but with a jazzier rhythm-section arrangement and more vamping by Clapton, including an Elmore James-style riff.