Which Eric Clapton song is listed as music in The Vat of Acid Episode?
Answer
It's in the Way That You Use It
The Eric Clapton song listed as music in “The Vat of Acid Episode” is “It’s in the Way That You Use It.”
The song plays during the montage in which Morty repeatedly uses Rick’s reset device to redo moments in his life. Its upbeat, polished 1980s sound contrasts with the increasingly serious consequences of Morty’s choices.
Clapton co-wrote the song with Robbie Robertson of The Band. It was written for Martin Scorsese’s 1986 film The Color of Money, starring Paul Newman and Tom Cruise, and later appeared on Clapton’s album August.
A common mix-up is confusing it with Clapton songs such as “Wonderful Tonight,” “Layla,” or “Tears in Heaven.” Those are better-known titles, but none is the song identified for this episode. The track’s use also connects Rick and Morty to a song already strongly associated with a film about competition, risk, and personal choices.