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.
Eric Clapton was first introduced to "Hide Away" (and its companion track "I Love the Woman") by his bandmate Tom McGuinness of the Roosters in 1963. He later re-recorded "Hideaway" for John Mayall's Blues Breakers album in 1966.