Marianne Faithfull included the song on her album "Rich Kid Blues", which - though recorded in 1971 - was released in 1984 and also on her 2000 compilation album "It's All Over Now Baby Blue". The bands Concrete Blonde and Spock's Beard are among the other artists who have recorded "Beware of Darkness". In AllMusic critic Thom Jurek's description, the band employ "a full-blown choir, thundering guitars, and Neal Morse's growling vocal to create another valid and moving version of the tune". Author Ian Inglis states that Clapton's performance "captures the thoughtful intent of the original".