Eric Clapton (Derek and the Dominos) – Layla

“Layla” a track from the album: Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs. (1970)

The lyrics are based on the book by Persian poet Nizami, Layla and Majnun, about a man in love with a woman who cannot have her because her parents object. When they cannot be together, he goes insane. Clapton’s situation with Pattie was different, but he liked the title and the theme of unattainable love.

Duane Allman came up with the famous guitar riff and played lead with Clapton. The riff was based on one Albert King played on his song “As The Years Go Passing By,” but considerably sped up.

An edited version was released as a single in 1971. it ran 2:43 and flopped on the charts. The full, 7:10 version was released a year later and became one of the most famous songs in rock history. Allman’s death in a motorcycle accident in October 1971 helped renew interest in the song.

At the end of the song, Dwayne Allman produced the “crying bird” sound with his guitar while Clapton played acoustic. It was a tribute to Charlie Parker, a jazz legend known as “bird.”

Vocals: Eric Clapton
Guitar: Duane Allman
Organ: Bobby Whitlock
Bass Guitar: Carl Radle
Drums: Jim Gordon

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Derek And The Dominos - Layla

Layla - Derek and the Dominos (HQ)07:02

Melodie inclusă inițial pe albumul Derek & The Dominos: “Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs” (1970).

Melodia este despre fosta soție a lui George Harrison, Pattie. Ea a fost muza care a inspirat multe din cântecele de pe album.

Pattie Boyd și Eric Clapton se căsătoresc după 5 ani – in care el ia făcut curte, perioada în care ea, George Harrison și Eric au format un straniu triunghi.

Petrecerea de nuntă are loc în grădina lui Clapton, unde participa și Harrison, care i-a adus pe Paul McCartney și Ringo Starr. Băuți fiind, Paul, George și Ringo au cântat împreună pe scena din grădină, melodii ale Beatles-lor, calitatea muzicală fiind discutabilă.

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