I turned 25 in 1970, the year Laya was released. It would be no exaggeration to say I have listened to it well over a hundred times. This year I turn 78, and I can honestly say Layla has not aged one bit! She gives me back the strength of my youth. We even share a tear once in a while.
I was working the beach in Cornwall England that glorious summer,and this was belting out everywhere. Later that summer,I attended the legendary Isle of Wight festival (OUR Woodstock) and saw Hendrix last live performance,The Doors,The Who,Fairport Convention,Moody Blues and so many more. Our generation were spoiled rotten weren’t we? I’m 69 and thank God I lived when I did.,we had the best time.
74 here. The first time I heard of Eric was when he was in the Yardbirds, then he spent a little time with the Bluesbreakers before he went on to Cream. I cannot believe how much work he did in that short period of time. Also in 1970 he appeared in Stephen Stills first solo album in the song, "Go Back Home". He had like about a 2 minute awesome solo in that track. Good times.
I was a teen then, and yeah, it was not only reverberating in my head, but also a real coming of age song for me. I remember hearing it going home on a warm summer evening after a day at the beach, and I was in love for the first time.
The late great Duane Allman plays slide on the Gibson (the high squealy guitar). The bird chirp sound was used by Lynyrd Skynyrd in Free Bird as a nod to Duane's influence. Clapton's anguish in this song is so powerful.
A masterpiece by Eric Clapton, and one of the greatest songs in history… But keep in mind that all of the great slide guitar work, the ripping solo before the piano break, and the soft soloing at the end of the song, is all Duane Allman, who guested on the album. He also came up with the main riff of the song. If you haven’t checked the Allman Brothers Band out, you need to! Start with Whipping post!
WHAT MAKES LAYLA so classic is it's coda (it's outro). Written by Rita Coolidge, Jim Gordon and played by Bobby Whitlock, on piano. Allman was a phenomenal talent and so underrated, but I believe that the piano in the coda is even more impressive than the guitar work.
Eric's nickname of "Slow Hand" came about from when he would break a guitar string during a performance, he would replace it himself and was slow and meticulous to be sure he was doing it right. This is just one of his masterpieces. You must listen to "White Room" and pay attention to the lyrics. When he was with Cream, their song "Sunshine for Your Love" is a classic from the Viet Nam war era.
Im 71 now and when this song came out there wasn't a place you could go where this song didn't play! When I hear it it brings back memories of a time passed and the song still holds the amazing sound of a time when there was no synthesizing electronics just raw talent that mastered the guitar, keyboard and percussion and brilliant talent to put them together! Man, I sure miss those days!✌️
The guitar riff created and played by Clapton is just RAMMED down your throat nonstop which makes the whole song before the piano part at the end. Classic rock at its best.
I saw him in 1983, just him, his band, a stool, and a blue spotlight. I have seen all the great artists of the 70s and 80s live, STILL THE BEST CONCERT I HAVE EVER SEEN!!!! that includes Queen, Fleetwood Mac, AC/DC, the Who, the Beach Boys, Elton John, Heart, ELO, Boston, Billy Joel and more. I'm in my 60s now and i would not trade a thing!!!!!!!
Eric Clapton is phenomenal!🎸 Had the pleasure of meeting him several times through friends and work - a great guy! His live performances of "NO ALIBIS", "OLD LOVE" and "PRETENDING" are just fabulous!
This is what Eric was known for, esp early in his career. He was considered one of Rock's best guitarists, His work with the Yardbirds made his reputation. This song hit while I was touring Europe, and I will always associate it with my time there.
Most of his harder rock was from his early years. Check out a group called "Cream". This is the band that raised Clapton to a superstar, and one of the earliest hard rock bands. Listen to "Tails of Brave Ulysses", "White Room" or perhaps "Badge" which was a rock/pop song. His mark on music is huge. By the way, the girl he is singing about was George Harrison's wife, Patty Boyd. George and Eric were best friends. She and Eric eventually married after leaving George. Nonetheless, George and Eric remained best friends till George died.
The second half of the song features in the film GOODFELLAS, the bit when they compile the discovery’s of the gang members bodies. Inspiring song choice for that segment of the film and definitely helps make the movie an all time classic.
I knew Jimmy he had the cash it was his I know he kicked some cash up to Paulie but that was it. Made him sick to turn money over to the guys whole stole it he rather whack them instead. Anyway what did I care ? I wasn't asking for anything and besides Jimmy was making nice money with me through my Pittsburg connections still months after the robbery they were finding bodies all over. When they found Carbone in the meat truck he was frozen so stiff it took them two days to thaw him out for the autopsy.
He called himself & his band, at this point in his career, Derek & the Dominoes. Eric, himself, has always considered this song his opus. Thanks for your reaction.
Clapton is one of the most important musicians in rock history. He was a member of an entire list of famous bands: The Yardbirds, John Mayalls Blues Breakers, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominos, and his solo career. He was almost a Beatle in 1969. Hes also played with EVERYONE: Duane Allman, Jeff Beck, George Harrison, Delaney and Bonnie, Steve Winwood, JJ Cale, Ron Wood, the Band, Bon Dylan, Joe Cocker, the Beatles, Mark Knopfler, Phil Collins, Albert Lee, Pete Townshend, Stevie Ray Vaughan, BB King, Albert King, Yvonne Elliman... The list goes on and on.
Now you must check out the Super Group Clapton was in Cream 2 songs of particular interest would be 1-White Room 2-Sunshine of Your Love. Both are Absolutely Amazing Songs
Guys, do yourself a MASSIVE favor (and make an interesting video for your viewers) by watching the unplugged version of this song from his huge unplugged concert in the early 90s. But, remember this fact... When they recorded this song, Eric wanted to slow it down, but the guys in the band overruled him. Did I mention that the unplugged version was a huge hit for him?
The piano exit will now always be connected to the movie Goodfellas with Henry's monologue this was a BANGER SONG even before that epic scene in that movie
I always loved the I love it of course but the key to the highway, okay? I got the keys that I said to the highway to the highway. A case I got him or 2 to highway. This is song that album eric clapton drawing on derek
What would night do, Dave Harris? Get it right? One time Marshall, talk about it, I'm marshall. Talk about they got a phone call 2424 hours. I got my Charlie Daniels, charlie daniels is going to play the pharaoh Ferris on 24hrs by the Marshall Tucker. It's a live performance
The Coda is a piece that stands by itself. And you hear it differently each time because it invites you to reflect on your life and each time you hear it you bring different life memories to consider. It’s 4+ minutes of the most beautiful music made in the pop/rock/blues/soul 60s-70s.
Sometimes years go by when you last listen to a song. Watching your reaction to this almost made it feel like i was hearing it again for the first time. It's been 20 years or so since I last heard this. I forgot how great this song is. Great pick!!
Patti Boyd was also the wife of George Harrison. So..........Layla, Bell bottom blues, wonderful tonight/ For you blue, If I needed someone, Something, and a few more songs all written about her. Making her the most written about muse in modern music history.
Wow! This song is on my top 10 songs of the 70's. Timeless classic. I used to play pool at this place in downtown Portland, Oregon. The jukebox had The Cream of Clapton, the greatest hits. I used to play the entire cd all the time. Duane Allman played on this album bcz he and Eric were really good friends. Duane was a slide guitar master.🤣😊
Great reaction guys! As you mentioned, years later Eric appeared on MTV Unplugged and did an acoustic version of Layla, vastly different from this version with Derek & the Dominos. You will have to react to it also. I like both versions.
That incredible slide guitar is Duane Alman from the Allman Brothers band Oh and you havent heard the best of Clapton until you hear some Cream Believe it or not Eric didnt think he had a good voice and the other members had to talk him into singing. Most Cream songs feaaature Jack Bruse on lead vocals. Cream is 1 of the most importaant rock baands of all time the 1st super group
Clapton live at The Old Grey Whistle Test - Derek And The Dominos Live At The Filmore - Clapton Live At The Rainbow - Clapton Live One More Car, One More Rider concert - Clapton Live at Live Aide . Just a few of many.🎸🤙
The dude was agonizing over his crush -- "Darlin' won't you ease my worried mind." A classic rock song among classic rock songs. Great reaction again, guys. Keep on r'actin .
Actually credited as Dereck and The Dominoes Carl Raddle Bobby Whitlock Eric Jim Gordon and a short appearance with Dave Mason Duane Allman. .They only made one studio album
Eric Clapton and Duane Allman....... a match made in musical heaven. There is indeed an acoustic versopm of "Layla" on Eric Claptons Unplugged album. I much prefer this version probably because of Duane Allmans contribution on slide guitar.
Dereck and the Dominoes was my favorite Clapton group. As everyone mentions, the combination of him and Duane Allman could have not have been more complementary. My favorite song off the Layla album is a blues number called Have You Ever Loved a Woman. It's some of Ericks most tasteful work!
Derek Trucks and his wife Tedeschi do this song and it is here on YT. When I saw Eric Clapton perform "Layla" Derek Trucks played the Duane Allman slide guitar part. My thanks to you all for reacting to this favorite classic that came out in my first year of college. I still love it and thank Tedeschi and Trucks for keeping it live for current audiences.
It is so good to see younger generations enjoying the music we grew up with. Oh, and yes, we were lucky, but we didn't know it at the time. Would like to see more air guitar.
Some Eric Clapton songs you two would enjoy are "Motherless Children", "Slow Down Linda", and "The Shape You're In", "I've Got A Rock 'n' Roll Heart", and "Lay Down Sally". The song "Bell Bottom Blues" is another one about Patty that's a bit more obvious, plus it's a great song.
Of course, the twin guitar attack of Clapton and Duane Allman highlights the entire double album "Layla and other Assorted Love Songs" from which this comes, but those impassioned vocals, and then the exquisite piano coda from Jim Gordon, epic. This album is one of my top 20 all-time favorites, maybe top 10. Essential. Thanks for upload.
Actually Duane Allmoan is not on any od side 1 of the album. The album is presented in the order the tracks were recorded, and Allman arrived after side 1 was completed.
Can't get much more iconic than Layla. Just wanted to say I really enjoy your reactions. You guys are intelligent, insightful, down-to-earth and honest. And you're good people. Love how you say "digging it"- that was a popular phrase/slang that was big in the US (and maybe Canada, I imagine), in the 1970's.
Clapton was very shy , Layla was his way of expressing his love to Patti Boyd , the wife of his best friend George Harrison in the best way he knew how . Bell Bottom Blues is also about her and is from the Deric and the Dominos album .
The album, also titled Layla, was one of the greatest early, early 70’s launches. There’s not a bad song on it, ending with the plaintive Thorn Tree in the Garden. You could do react programs for every song, enjoying each.
Inspired by Clapton's secret love for Pattie Boyd, the wife of his friend and fellow musician George Harrison. They subsequently married but it did not last. Fun fact: George wrote ‘I Need You’, ‘Something’ and ‘So Sad’ for Patti and Eric also wrote "Wonderful Tonight" for her. What a woman!
There most certainly is an acoustic version of Layla and you really should listen to it. I think you’d also enjoy Nobody Knows You When You’re Down And Out and After Midnight. Much love ❤️
tremendous group ….band was called Derek and the dominoes.. a great story .. great stuff .. why does love have to be so sad… bell bottom blues.. Duane allman is playing slide guitar.. producers said “ magic was being made in the studio when Eric and Duane were playing “
Even though you know next to nothing about one of my decades old heroes, you are so quick and expressive that I very much enjoy listening to your ever so articulate and expressive reactions. This song introduced many to Duane Allman who played all of the slide guitar and other parts including the main 'over-lick'. He became much more famous around the U.S. and worldwide because of this performance. Many many people think this was the greatest love song ever written and recorded. As you would eventually learn anyway, it was not terribly long after this that Duane died in a motorcycle accident, but most musicians and guitarists consider him one of the greatest slide players and lead guitar players that ever lived. I hope you guys know more about the Beatles than you did about Clapton, but like I stated, you're still great to watch and listen to. Please keep up the great work!
You know how many daughters are named Layla because of the song, I have one friend and one cousin that named their daughters Layla because of this song
A good one from the ‘60’s to check out is Sunshine of your Love by Cream, Clapton was the Guitarist (did a “Blue Moon” solo for it). Great riff by Bruce, inspired by Jimi Hendrix.
One of the most legendary melody progression in rock history! What a genus like Scorsese🙏 to contrast the deads mafiosos scene in "Goodfellas" with this soundtrack !🤩😄👍👍
Many artists or bands have that one song that they have to play at every concert - you know the concert isn’t over if they haven’t done it. For Clapton, that’s “Layla.”
I turned 25 in 1970, the year Laya was released. It would be no exaggeration to say I have listened to it well over a hundred times. This year I turn 78, and I can honestly say Layla has not aged one bit! She gives me back the strength of my youth. We even share a tear once in a while.
I was working the beach in Cornwall England that glorious summer,and this was belting out everywhere.
Later that summer,I attended the legendary Isle of Wight festival (OUR Woodstock) and saw Hendrix last live performance,The Doors,The Who,Fairport Convention,Moody Blues and so many more.
Our generation were spoiled rotten weren’t we?
I’m 69 and thank God I lived when I did.,we had the best time.
74 here. The first time I heard of Eric was when he was in the Yardbirds, then he spent a little time with the Bluesbreakers before he went on to Cream. I cannot believe how much work he did in that short period of time. Also in 1970 he appeared in Stephen Stills first solo album in the song, "Go Back Home". He had like about a 2 minute awesome solo in that track. Good times.
I was a teen then, and yeah, it was not only reverberating in my head, but also a real coming of age song for me. I remember hearing it going home on a warm summer evening after a day at the beach, and I was in love for the first time.
The late great Duane Allman plays slide on the Gibson (the high squealy guitar). The bird chirp sound was used by Lynyrd Skynyrd in Free Bird as a nod to Duane's influence. Clapton's anguish in this song is so powerful.
A masterpiece by Eric Clapton, and one of the greatest songs in history… But keep in mind that all of the great slide guitar work, the ripping solo before the piano break, and the soft soloing at the end of the song, is all Duane Allman, who guested on the album. He also came up with the main riff of the song. If you haven’t checked the Allman Brothers Band out, you need to! Start with Whipping post!
Amen! Take the Layla album and pick a song, awesome!
The opening riff is a sped up version of As The Years Go Passing By. Duane was likely influenced by Albert King's version of the song.
From one of the greatest double albums of all time.
WHAT MAKES LAYLA so classic is it's coda (it's outro). Written by Rita Coolidge, Jim Gordon and played by Bobby Whitlock, on piano. Allman was a phenomenal talent and so underrated, but I believe that the piano in the coda is even more impressive than the guitar work.
Key To The Highway for sure.
Eric's nickname of "Slow Hand" came about from when he would break a guitar string during a performance, he would replace it himself and was slow and meticulous to be sure he was doing it right. This is just one of his masterpieces. You must listen to "White Room" and pay attention to the lyrics. When he was with Cream, their song "Sunshine for Your Love" is a classic from the Viet Nam war era.
Sunshine of your Love.
Layla and Wonderful Tonight were both written about Patti Boyd. George Harrison also wrote Something, which was for her also.
As was Something
As Eric’s relationship with Patti started to go south, he wrote “She’s Waiting,” which you can hear at his Live Aid performance.
I'm not sure, but,I think "bellbottum blues" was also written by Eric Clapton about Patti Boyd
@@jimearnest4342You're correct.
Clapton's 'Have You Ever Loved A Woman', which was his regular blues improvisation piece for years, was also about Patti.
One of the greatest rock songs ever! The British always used to write "Clapton is God!" on walls. This whole album, BTW, is GREAT!
Im 71 now and when this song came out there wasn't a place you could go where this song didn't play! When I hear it it brings back memories of a time passed and the song still holds the amazing sound of a time when there was no synthesizing electronics just raw talent that mastered the guitar, keyboard and percussion and brilliant talent to put them together!
Man, I sure miss those days!✌️
The guitar riff created and played by Clapton is just RAMMED down your throat nonstop which makes the whole song before the piano part at the end. Classic rock at its best.
I saw him in 1983, just him, his band, a stool, and a blue spotlight. I have seen all the great artists of the 70s and 80s live,
STILL THE BEST CONCERT I HAVE EVER SEEN!!!!
that includes Queen, Fleetwood Mac, AC/DC, the Who, the Beach Boys,
Elton John, Heart, ELO, Boston, Billy Joel and more. I'm in my 60s now and i would not trade a thing!!!!!!!
Tom Petty at Red Rocks for me.
Eric Clapton is phenomenal!🎸
Had the pleasure of meeting him several times through friends and work - a great guy!
His live performances of "NO ALIBIS", "OLD LOVE" and "PRETENDING" are just fabulous!
This is what Eric was known for, esp early in his career. He was considered one of Rock's best guitarists, His work with the Yardbirds made his reputation. This song hit while I was touring Europe, and I will always associate it with my time there.
The Duane Allman guitar during the piano section is simply amazing.
Most of his harder rock was from his early years. Check out a group called "Cream". This is the band that raised Clapton to a superstar, and one of the earliest hard rock bands. Listen to "Tails of Brave Ulysses", "White Room" or perhaps "Badge" which was a rock/pop song. His mark on music is huge. By the way, the girl he is singing about was George Harrison's wife, Patty Boyd. George and Eric were best friends. She and Eric eventually married after leaving George. Nonetheless, George and Eric remained best friends till George died.
The first part feels tortured, the second evokes yearning. Masterpiece!
The second half of the song features in the film GOODFELLAS, the bit when they compile the discovery’s of the gang members bodies.
Inspiring song choice for that segment of the film and definitely helps make the movie an all time classic.
My favorite scene in the movie and probably just because of the perfect use of music by Scorsese.
I grew up with song but after loving the the Film goodfellas when ever I hear the end of Layla I think of the movie now damit..lol
"When they found Carbone in the meat truck, he was frozen so stiff, it took three days to thaw him out for the autopsy."
Great movie.
The whole second section plays during the end credits, too, after Sid Vicious version of my way
I knew Jimmy he had the cash it was his I know he kicked some cash up to Paulie but that was it. Made him sick to turn money over to the guys whole stole it he rather whack them instead. Anyway what did I care ? I wasn't asking for anything and besides Jimmy was making nice money with me through my Pittsburg connections still months after the robbery they were finding bodies all over. When they found Carbone in the meat truck he was frozen so stiff it took them two days to thaw him out for the autopsy.
He called himself & his band, at this point in his career, Derek & the Dominoes. Eric, himself, has always considered this song his opus. Thanks for your reaction.
"Bell Bottom Blues" !!! my favorite song in the Eric to Patty Boyd love from a distance
Clapton is one of the most important musicians in rock history. He was a member of an entire list of famous bands: The Yardbirds, John Mayalls Blues Breakers, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominos, and his solo career. He was almost a Beatle in 1969. Hes also played with EVERYONE: Duane Allman, Jeff Beck, George Harrison, Delaney and Bonnie, Steve Winwood, JJ Cale, Ron Wood, the Band, Bon Dylan, Joe Cocker, the Beatles, Mark Knopfler, Phil Collins, Albert Lee, Pete Townshend, Stevie Ray Vaughan, BB King, Albert King, Yvonne Elliman... The list goes on and on.
Now you must check out the Super Group Clapton was in
Cream
2 songs of particular interest would be
1-White Room
2-Sunshine of Your Love.
Both are Absolutely Amazing Songs
This was the first record I bought with my own money! I listened to my older brother’s records but this and conquistador by Procal Harum both were 45s
Guys, do yourself a MASSIVE favor (and make an interesting video for your viewers) by watching the unplugged version of this song from his huge unplugged concert in the early 90s. But, remember this fact...
When they recorded this song, Eric wanted to slow it down, but the guys in the band overruled him.
Did I mention that the unplugged version was a huge hit for him?
Definitely, go for the unplugged version, brilliant.
By far this is my favorite from Eric Clapton 😁🔥 The acoustic is good but for me I would never choose to listen to it over the original.
The piano exit will now always be connected to the movie Goodfellas with Henry's monologue this was a BANGER SONG even before that epic scene in that movie
I always loved the I love it of course but the key to the highway, okay? I got the keys that I said to the highway to the highway. A case I got him or 2 to highway. This is song that album eric clapton drawing on derek
What would night do, Dave Harris? Get it right? One time Marshall, talk about it, I'm marshall. Talk about they got a phone call 2424 hours. I got my Charlie Daniels, charlie daniels is going to play the pharaoh Ferris on 24hrs by the Marshall Tucker. It's a live performance
Marshall Tucker band I was like. It was giants and the musician world in my own way. As a song, I got charlie daniels playing the federal
Are the studios song that Marshall does? It's called virginia, virginia
I would like just about everybody's heard of their song. Can't you say can't you say by Marshall Tucker? I would think everybody knows that
The Coda is a piece that stands by itself. And you hear it differently each time because it invites you to reflect on your life and each time you hear it you bring different life memories to consider. It’s 4+ minutes of the most beautiful music made in the pop/rock/blues/soul 60s-70s.
this is Derek and the Dominos, Clapton is in the band, later released a slower version of it
Sometimes years go by when you last listen to a song. Watching your reaction to this almost made it feel like i was hearing it again for the first time. It's been 20 years or so since I last heard this. I forgot how great this song is. Great pick!!
The piano at the end is my favourite part. It has some much emotion!
One of the best concerts I ever attended..he's amazing. Blues Power is one of my favorites by him.
Patti Boyd was also the wife of George Harrison. So..........Layla, Bell bottom blues, wonderful tonight/ For you blue, If I needed someone, Something, and a few more songs all written about her. Making her the most written about muse in modern music history.
This was on the CLAPTON: UNPLUGGED album as well. He slowed it way down. That album was very influential for guitarists of the late 80s and 90s.
Duanne Allman (on slide guitar and the licK) is still just learning slide guitar at this point, he became one of the best ever.
Literally one of the top 5 best songs ever wrote.
Wow! This song is on my top 10 songs of the 70's. Timeless classic. I used to play pool at this place in downtown Portland, Oregon. The jukebox had The Cream of Clapton, the greatest hits. I used to play the entire cd all the time. Duane Allman played on this album bcz he and Eric were really good friends. Duane was a slide guitar master.🤣😊
Love love love Eric Clapton. ❤️
I’ve heard this song many many times and I still get chills when i hear the guitar at the beginning
Ahhh yes!! The good old days!! God, I miss them.
An all-time great, with one of the most beautiful outros I've ever heard in any song!
I love the fact that people are still discovering his work. His live versions are where he truly shines though.
Great reaction guys! As you mentioned, years later Eric appeared on MTV Unplugged and did an acoustic version of Layla, vastly different from this version with Derek & the Dominos. You will have to react to it also. I like both versions.
Not Cream, this version is with Derek and The Dominos
@@lesterarmon8281 you're right! Thank you.
Cream (and even Blind Faith) were history by the time Clapton wrote and recorded this.
Clapton has played several versions pls go.find one with dr john, another with marsallis....
Let it Rain - can’t go wrong with that either.
THIS IS THE GREATEST ROCK & ROLL SONG OF ALL TIME
You gotta' do "Bell Bottom Blues" you can hear him pour his heart out. Great tune.
That incredible slide guitar is Duane Alman from the Allman Brothers band Oh and you havent heard the best of Clapton until you hear some Cream Believe it or not Eric didnt think he had a good voice and the other members had to talk him into singing. Most Cream songs feaaature Jack Bruse on lead vocals. Cream is 1 of the most importaant rock baands of all time the 1st super group
All this is true but that member of Cream's name is Jack Bruce not "Bruse".
Clapton live at The Old Grey Whistle Test - Derek And The Dominos Live At The Filmore - Clapton Live At The Rainbow - Clapton Live One More Car, One More Rider concert - Clapton Live at Live Aide . Just a few of many.🎸🤙
MASTERPIECE INDEED!!!! My favorite Rock song EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!😀😀😀😀
Eric Clapton and Pavarotti- Holy Mother. Beautiful song!
Undeniably one of the most recognizable intro’s ever!
One of my favorite songs. I've listened to this about 1000 times.😮😮
Duane Allman made this a masterpiece. Live on forever, Skydog.
I'm going to add my vote to ask you to do the unplugged version of this song by Clapton.....a whole different vibe
loved that song wonderful tonight...and this one here...old school...makes ya want to hitch back to them young fun dayz
I love Eric Clapton! ❤
You guys really need to hear Pretending and No Alibis. Both are 🔥🔥🔥
The dude was agonizing over his crush -- "Darlin' won't you ease my worried mind." A classic rock song among classic rock songs. Great reaction again, guys. Keep on r'actin .
Actually credited as Dereck and The Dominoes Carl Raddle Bobby Whitlock Eric Jim Gordon and a short appearance with Dave Mason Duane Allman. .They only made one studio album
Eric Clapton and Duane Allman....... a match made in musical heaven. There is indeed an acoustic versopm of "Layla" on Eric Claptons Unplugged album. I much prefer this version probably because of Duane Allmans contribution on slide guitar.
Love This Song It's a Classic From Eric Clapton
Both versions of this song are great. Eric Clapton is a great guitarist. They called him ' Slow Hand's.
Don't forget Clapton was in the bands yardbirds, blues breakers,cream, blindfaith, Derick n the dominos
This song is from Clapton's group Derek and the Dominos... with Duane Allman on slide guitar... a classic!
My favorite Eric Clapton was when he was with the band Cream-White Room is top notch rock.
Cream's best song.
Clapton, who is one of the guitar greats...also has a great solo...good...oh yeah and then some!!!
This was from his band Derek and the Dominos, the album Layla and other love songs. Bell Bottom Blues is another great song.
Dereck and the Dominoes was my favorite Clapton group. As everyone mentions, the combination of him and Duane Allman could have not have been more complementary. My favorite song off the Layla album is a blues number called Have You Ever Loved a Woman. It's some of Ericks most tasteful work!
The Beatles song 'Something' is also about Patti Boyd.
The muse was Patti Boyd. George Harrison wrote the song Something for her.
Got to agree I love the unplugged version. You don't often get two different versions of the same song by the original artist. You guys will love it.
Derek Trucks and his wife Tedeschi do this song and it is here on YT. When I saw Eric Clapton perform "Layla" Derek Trucks played the Duane Allman slide guitar part. My thanks to you all for reacting to this favorite classic that came out in my first year of college. I still love it and thank Tedeschi and Trucks for keeping it live for current audiences.
It is so good to see younger generations enjoying the music we grew up with. Oh, and yes, we were lucky, but we didn't know it at the time. Would like to see more air guitar.
Some Eric Clapton songs you two would enjoy are "Motherless Children", "Slow Down Linda", and "The Shape You're In", "I've Got A Rock 'n' Roll Heart", and "Lay Down Sally". The song "Bell Bottom Blues" is another one about Patty that's a bit more obvious, plus it's a great song.
The single was released under Derek and the Dominos, Derek is Clapton's name. Loved this when first released and still do.
Classic rock tune❤❤❤love it..
The end of this song is synonymous with the movie Good Fellas now
Duane Allman on Slide guitar !!!!
Yes, welcome to a masterpiece of fire and chill, all in one song.
Of course, the twin guitar attack of Clapton and Duane Allman highlights the entire double album "Layla and other Assorted Love Songs" from which this comes, but those impassioned vocals, and then the exquisite piano coda from Jim Gordon, epic. This album is one of my top 20 all-time favorites, maybe top 10. Essential. Thanks for upload.
Actually Duane Allmoan is not on any od side 1 of the album. The album is presented in the order the tracks were recorded, and Allman arrived after side 1 was completed.
Can't get much more iconic than Layla. Just wanted to say I really enjoy your reactions. You guys are intelligent, insightful, down-to-earth and honest. And you're good people. Love how you say "digging it"- that was a popular phrase/slang that was big in the US (and maybe Canada, I imagine), in the 1970's.
Thank you! Appreciate that!
Eric also did an acoustic version of this later and it's also excellent
Clapton was very shy , Layla was his way of expressing his love to Patti Boyd , the wife of his best friend George Harrison in the best way he knew how . Bell Bottom Blues is also about her and is from the Deric and the Dominos album .
The album, also titled Layla, was one of the greatest early, early 70’s launches. There’s not a bad song on it, ending with the plaintive Thorn Tree in the Garden. You could do react programs for every song, enjoying each.
Love this one!! Layla!😅You’re gonna love this one✌🏼
This is absolutely my favourite Clapton, maybe my favourite song overall. This is Derek and the Dominoes w/Duane Allman on slide guitar.
Inspired by Clapton's secret love for Pattie Boyd, the wife of his friend and fellow musician George Harrison. They subsequently married but it did not last. Fun fact: George wrote ‘I Need You’, ‘Something’ and ‘So Sad’ for Patti and Eric also wrote "Wonderful Tonight" for her. What a woman!
Eric Clapton's song "Layla" is definitely a banger!
There most certainly is an acoustic version of Layla and you really should listen to it. I think you’d also enjoy Nobody Knows You When You’re Down And Out and After Midnight. Much love ❤️
tremendous group ….band was called Derek and the dominoes.. a great story .. great stuff .. why does love have to be so sad… bell bottom blues.. Duane allman is playing slide guitar.. producers said “ magic was being made in the studio when Eric and Duane were playing “
I think you'll enjoy "Bell Bottom Blues". The tear drop/slide guitar is by the late great, Duane Allman.
Yes! Just knew y'all would get to this one soon enough. Definitely a favorite of mine. GREAT reaction y'all 🖒🖒
Awesome! Thank you!
Even though you know next to nothing about one of my decades old heroes, you are so quick and expressive that I very much enjoy listening to your ever so articulate and expressive reactions. This song introduced many to Duane Allman who played all of the slide guitar and other parts including the main 'over-lick'. He became much more famous around the U.S. and worldwide because of this performance. Many many people think this was the greatest love song ever written and recorded. As you would eventually learn anyway, it was not terribly long after this that Duane died in a motorcycle accident, but most musicians and guitarists consider him one of the greatest slide players and lead guitar players that ever lived. I hope you guys know more about the Beatles than you did about Clapton, but like I stated, you're still great to watch and listen to. Please keep up the great work!
the second part "the instrumental" at the end was used in goodfellas. also the guitar used on was sold for charity and made over $350,000
You know how many daughters are named Layla because of the song, I have one friend and one cousin that named their daughters Layla because of this song
A good one from the ‘60’s to check out is Sunshine of your Love by Cream, Clapton was the Guitarist (did a “Blue Moon” solo for it). Great riff by Bruce, inspired by Jimi Hendrix.
I absolutely adore the stripped down and slowed down version of this song mentioned by @correctlyrics. Guess I’m a sucker for a good love song.
You should have done the live version and that and that beginning guitar riff is one of the most famous in rock
" Something " by Gearge Harrison was also written about or for her. I think she had 7 or 8 songs written about her between George and Eric.
53 years young this song
I love this song, one of many classics to come from Mr. Slowhand!!
touching the musical sacred with this one
One of the most legendary melody progression in rock history!
What a genus like Scorsese🙏 to contrast the deads mafiosos scene in "Goodfellas" with this soundtrack !🤩😄👍👍
He also collaborates with many like : Santana - Tracy Chapman - Peter Tosh etc etc
Many artists or bands have that one song that they have to play at every concert - you know the concert isn’t over if they haven’t done it. For Clapton, that’s “Layla.”
Other great songs when he was with band Cream are “Sunshine of Your Love” and “Crossroads”
Duane Allman and Eric Clapton = magnificence!