According to Rita Coolidge, she didn’t realize that something was amiss with “Layla” until she heard it later on the radio.

Clapton typically played a Fender Strat on the “Layla” sessions, while the 1957 Gibson Les Paul Gold Top that Allman used on the song (often called the “Layla” guitar) went for $1.25 ...

In 1970, Eric Clapton wrote his secret love, Pattie Boyd, one of the most famous classic rock love songs, “Layla.” Before he showed his tune to the object of his affection, Clapton sent Boyd ...

The song was partially inspired by a book Clapton had been given called The Story Of Layla And Manjun, a Persian story about being driven mad by falling in love with a beautiful, unavailable woman.

Eric Clapton’s iconic ‘Layla’ wasn’t just a rock masterpiece—it was a love letter born out of forbidden passion. Discover how a Persian love story inspired one of rock’s greatest songs ...

Eric Clapton released Derek and the Dominos' 'Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs' with Duane Allman on Nov. 9, 1970. Skip to main content Skip to site footer.

Guitar deity Eric Clapton, one of Harrison’s best friends, also fell madly in love with Boyd, and wrote much of Derek and the Dominos’ 1970 album, Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, about ...

Eric Clapton and the song he said he'd never play live again: “I got at least 150 letters a day directly from people who were dealing with their own grief ... The genius of Eric Clapton's ...

Jim Gordon, drummer and co-writer for Eric Clapton‘s 1971 hit “Layla,” has died at age 77.. The drummer died Monday, March 13, from natural causes at the California Medical Facility in ...

Clapton showed Boyd his love by playing her his song, “Layla.” Later, when they got together, Clapton wrote “ Wonderful Tonight ” about how lovely Boyd looked before going out one night.

Eric Clapton’s handwritten messages, ... (The Christie’s sale includes a painting used as the cover art for Derek and the Dominos’ 1970 album “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs.”) ...