"Wonderful Tonight" Is Written By Eric Clapton. It Was Included On Clapton's 1977 Album Slowhand And Released As A Single The Following Year. In 1988 Clapton Appeared In The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute Concert As A Guest Guitarist For Dire Straits. The Group Became His Backing Musicians For A Surprise Performance Of "Wonderful Tonight" During Their Set. Http //www.Youtube.Com/watch?v MINPdUFVjSE