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“Layla” is a song by rock band Derek and the Dominos and the thirteenth track from their album Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, released in December 1970. It is considered one of rock music’s definitive love songs, featuring an unmistakable guitar figure, played by Eric Clapton and Duane Allman, and a piano coda that comprises the second half of the song. Its famously contrasting movements were composed separately by Clapton and Jim Gordon.
Inspired by Clapton’s then-unrequited love for Pattie Boyd, the wife of his friend and fellow musician George Harrison, “Layla” was unsuccessful on its initial release. The song has since experienced great critical and popular acclaim. It is often hailed as being among the greatest rock songs of all-time. Two versions have achieved chart success, first in 1972 and again twenty years later as an acoustic “Unplugged” performance. In 2004, it was ranked #27 on Rolling Stone’s list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time”. The song’s emotional and famous guitar soloing was ranked number 14 on Guitar World’s “100 Greatest Guitar Solos”.
In 1966, George Harrison married Pattie Boyd, a model he met during the filming of A Hard Day’s Night. During the late 1960s, Clapton and Harrison became firm friends. Clapton contributed guitar work on Harrison’s song “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” on The Beatles’ White Album but remained uncredited, and Harrison co-wrote and played guitar pseudonymously (as L’Angelo Misterioso) on Cream’s “Badge” from Goodbye.
Inspired by Clapton’s then-unrequited love for Pattie Boyd, the wife of his friend and fellow musician George Harrison, “Layla” was unsuccessful on its initial release. The song has since experienced great critical and popular acclaim. It is often hailed as being among the greatest rock songs of all-time. Two versions have achieved chart success, first in 1972 and again twenty years later as an acoustic “Unplugged” performance. In 2004, it was ranked #27 on Rolling Stone’s list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time”. The song’s emotional and famous guitar soloing was ranked number 14 on Guitar World’s “100 Greatest Guitar Solos”.
In 1966, George Harrison married Pattie Boyd, a model he met during the filming of A Hard Day’s Night. During the late 1960s, Clapton and Harrison became firm friends. Clapton contributed guitar work on Harrison’s song “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” on The Beatles’ White Album but remained uncredited, and Harrison co-wrote and played guitar pseudonymously (as L’Angelo Misterioso) on Cream’s “Badge” from Goodbye.
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JD0127 wrote:
a w e s o m e ! ! !
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harriet58 wrote:
timeless
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evilempire324 wrote:
He wrote it about George Harrison's wife. Then she became his wife.
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corky64 wrote:
Great track....<3
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bigoune wrote:
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HipHippieHurra wrote:
My Ever-Green-Love(d) Song. :*
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WLDB wrote:
First time I heard this on vinyl was like the first time ever.
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gungh0 wrote:
Prefer this to the Unplugged version.
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Shmaughn wrote:
Goodfellas
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Ima70sgirl wrote:
Slowhand at his finest; it doesn't get much better than this. I had the honor of seeing Mr. Clapton four years ago at Philips arena in Atlanta.....seventh row floor seat.........it left me speechless, like being transported to another, better world.
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caseychinn wrote:
I've got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell. That, and great guitar work, which this song has.
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delzey wrote:
true and brilliant classic, depspite it's lack of cowbell
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AADDFFGGVVXX wrote:
Jim Gordon!
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tights1916 wrote:
great track
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johnniejones wrote:
Am I the only one that doesn't like the main track but totally loves that amazing piano part?
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Marjo47 wrote:
its good a song has been made just for you. I had it once{wont go into details} still remeber it.
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the-miracle wrote:
Best love song ever.
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mitsch1 wrote:
classic!!
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geckoo34 wrote:
like a long stare
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Hendriix wrote:
Sweeeeeeet
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