Eric Clapton - Layla (Live from Madison Square Garden - 1999) | Old But Gold

Eric Clapton performing ‘Layla’ live at the Royal Albert Hall in London on 18 February 1991. As he rips through that iconic intro riff, a lone cigarette rests on his guitar’s headstock—until the heat of those strings proves too much. Cigarette couldn’t handle the heat! Trivia: Eric Clapton wrote the song about his infatuation with Pattie Boyd, the wife of his best friend George Harrison. Clapton was deeply in love with her, and the lyrics reflect this inner turmoil. Clapton was inspired by “The

Eric Clapton - Layla - Live 1999 | Rock Music Legacy

On June 29th, 1975, Eric Clapton took the stage with his legendary love anthem “Layla” – a song widely regarded as one of the most powerful expressions of longing and heartbreak in rock history. In this emotionally charged live performance, Clapton doesn’t just play the guitar – he tells a story straight from the heart. “Layla” was inspired by Clapton’s unrequited love for Pattie Boyd – the wife of his friend George Harrison. The music blends raw desire, regret, and uncontrollable passion into o

Released on 9 November 1970, ‘Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs’ turns 50 today! Celebrate with us by streaming the original album: https://derekandthedominos.lnk.to/LaylaStreaming Pre-order the 50th anniversary 4LP and 2CD editions, out this Friday: https://derekandthedominos.lnk.to/Layla50 | Eric Clapton