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Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0731453182028
Format: Original recording remastered
Label: Polydor / Umgd
Manufacturer: Polydor / Umgd
MPN: 531820
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Polydor / Umgd
Release Date: August 20, 1996
Studio: Polydor / Umgd
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Editorial Review:
Layla stands as one of a handful of pillars of classic rock. The short-lived ensemble that was the Dominos provided an outlet for Eric Clapton to vent his then unrequited (and secret) passion for the wife of his best friend, George Harrison. Romantic anguish inspired Clapton to write and collect an embroiling and interconnected song cycle. Meanwhile, latecomer Duane Allman prodded Clapton to tear it up on guitar, so as not to be overwhelmed by his even more talented foil. Of course, Clapton eventually won the hand of his lady love. And then he divorced her. Sometimes real life messes up a good plot line. --Steve Stolder
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - For anyone who loves rock n' roll, this is a must-have album.
While you can get a few of the tracks from LAYLA on "Best Of" albums of Clapton classics, this album contains a host of lesser-known gems, such as "Anyday" and "Why Does Love Got to Be so Sad" -- and that last one has got to be the most up-tempo sad love song in history. I've owned LAYLA since the original vinyl release back, like, a million years ago. As music technology advances, I keep on buying it in every new format, because even though the tech changes, this album is always fresh.
Rating: - Clapton + Allman = timeless
I absolutely love this album. It sounds as good today as it did over 30 years ago! Clapton has always worn his heart on his sleeve in his songs and never does it better than this....his voice and guitar filled with angst and passion mixed up with Allman's guitar and vocals is the best. Revisiting it gave me chills.
Rating: - Derek's Only Surviving Domino...
This was one of the 1st CDs I bought just before I bought my 1st CD player and it remains one of my favorite CDs to this day. I have to admit, I bought it solely for "Layla", which is my all-time favorite song along with "Bell Bottom Blues", "I Looked Away" and "Anyday". I read through a lot of the reviews written about this CD on here and I'm appalled that most every one of these reviews gave Clapton so much credit for ALL the songs. There were several reviews that I read out of many that were ... Read More
Rating: - Classic Clapton.
Whenever I need my fix of classic 1970s' rock, I always turn to this album. After touring as a sideman with Delaney and Bonnie, Eric Clapton formed Derek and the Dominos out of Delaney and Bonnie's rhythm section (Bobby Whitlock, keyboards and vocals; Carl Radle, bass; and Jim Gordon, drums) and The Allman Brothers' guitarist, Duane Allman, and then released the penultimate rock love song, "Layla," which takes centerstage on this iconic rock album. Inspired by his then-unrequited love for model Pattie ... Read More
Rating: - Gorgeous!
I've never been a big fan of Eric Clapton. His work with Cream, while enjoyable, was never as mind blowing to me, as it seems to be to many other listeners. And that is what makes my love of this album all the more stunning. A mix of originals and revitalized blues classics, this album is very strong, from front to back. "I Looked Away" and "Bell Bottom Blues" are both great openers, while covers of "Key to the Highway" and "Little Wing" are both familiar, while still very innovative in their treatment. ... Read More
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