And thats a mere sampling of Gordons session work.
The track remains among the most popular FM rock songs of all time.
She said they offered it to Clapton, but nothing came of it.
Jim Gordon in the studio with Traffic in 1971Getty Images
Derek and the Dominos keyboard player Bobby Whitlock confirmed Coolidges story about uncredited work on the song.
Derek and the Dominos imploded not long after the records release, and Gordon joined Traffic.
He drummed on its classic LPThe Low Spark of High Heeled Boysbefore leaving the band within a year.
From left: Eric Clapton, Bobby Whitlock, Jim Gordon and Carl Radle
His 1970s credits included No.
But Gordons life would unravel during the ensuing decade.
Gordon repeatedly was denied parole after failing to show up for his hearings and died in prison.
