I think the fact that any artist can create a live version which is that much better than the original says a lot about the quality of the artist as you don’t see it that often
I agree with your last point - this IS definitely Eric Clapton WHEN he WANTS to play! (According to a statement that HE once made in an interview, he said he can play well WHEN he wants to - he shows us he really does in this performance for sure!) 👍👏 Plus, Layla and Cocaine are his ‘classics’ from years ago - both of which are my all time favorites of his - then and now (I’m almost 70)!
@@gurrenmed5319 no of course not, but back in the 70's and 80's about $20 was was what most concerts cost...I went to tons of concerts back then...but saw Clapton about 20 years ago, 2nd row seats, was $1K for 2 of us...
Just last year we saw Creed, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, 3 Door Down, Jason Aldean, Tyler Childers, Finger Eleven, and a few more for like $28 bucks a concert. St Louis Amphitheater is the shit.
is that Ray Cooper...at 1:33. Looks like him and it most likely is Ray Cooper from google results: Who plays Eric Clapton percussion? Ray Cooper (born 19 August 1942) is an English musician. He is a session and road-tour percussionist, and occasional actor, who has worked with Pink Floyd, Sting, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, and Elton John. Plus I've seen him on some of Elton's concert footage. Ray is very talented.
The black background, the flowing long hair, and the Fender beginning to smoke as its master shreds one of the most legendary songs in Earth's history-this is the epitome of greatness. Clapton is God!
Just an FYI in case you don't already know. Michael mcDonald of the Doobie Brothers wrote that riff way back when for Derick and the dominoes as I understand it's history. I listen to Layla on a near daily basis just to confirm I am still alive at 66years old. God Bless Ya
@@kravmaga1632WRONG. Duane Allman wrote that riff and he got it from a song Albert King covers. It's very well known that Duane wrote that riff and is written everywhere; in interviews from Clapton. From Duane. In autobiographies. Etc... Thr riff is from "As the Years Go Passing By", originally by Eric Burdon and The Animals. It's the vocal melody sped up. Duane Allman talks about it in an interview he did right after that album was recorded. Gregg Allman talked about it quite often, too. It's quite a well-known fact. Though the first time I read it, someone wrongly attributed the riff to Hank Williams' "So Lonesome I Could Cry". I actually figured out what song it was taken from on my own. Duane was extremely open about where he got the riff and would tell anybody that he got it from the Eric Burdon/Albert King song. If you Google doobie Brothers Layla there's literally nothing anywhere a out that guy being involved with the song. You know what there is plenty of? Documentation of Duane Allman playing on it and being the one who came up with the riff. Google wouldn't even finish the phrase "doobie Brothers lay-". It recommended nothing. Type in "Duane Allman lay-" and it will suggest Layla. That guy didn't write the riff. Not a chance. He was playing with some unknown band called Blue at the time that happened. He hadn't even been discovered yet. Not sure where you got that nonsense but please don't ever repeat it again. It's pure foolishness. Nonsense. He wasn't even a known musician when Layla was recorded.
Fenton Robinson first recored it in 1959. Eric Burdon's version came after Albert King. ruclips.net/video/NcbsmgmOUXg/видео.htmlsi=e6zn4LeDSAsXrYRt@@J.C...
I’m almost 70 yrs old now and have arthritis and poor circulation, plus had recent foot surgeries, BUT when I hear Clapton perform THIS 👍 first 3 1/2 minute 🎸 solo, it doesn’t keep me from dancing around my house (and suffering the consequences later -lol)! !
I get it, Clapton is awesome tbh, take care of yourself btw, Madam. It's good that you find enjoyment in listening to this masterpiece, but please be safe
I agree with many others that EC was at the top of his concert performance game in the late 80’s and early 90’s. Sadly, I believe this was recorded just a few weeks before his son tragically died. He proved his greatness again by reinventing himself after that horrible time.
I beg to differ - to an extent, but respect your (and others) opinions! IMO Clapton’s had ‘on’ and ‘off’ periods during the same years he’s been playing. Having watched videos of him playing in the SAME year, I noticed that he doesn’t always play as well in some vs others. THIS one is a prime example of how he’s on fire 🔥 with his ‘solo’ part in the beginning. Once the orchestra gets heated up later on, he appears to be a little ‘lost’ in the sense that he’s not quite sure how to ‘fit’ in with them, and not be in the background. I’m not saying he doesn’t play well during the entire performance, only that I felt he was better, and really let loose, when he played the solo at the start of it and really did his ‘thing’ - wonderfully so!
Through a cloud of tears, I’ve watched this twice. Not sure if I can bear a third time. I don’t think my heart can take it. In 1991, Clapton was still God.
Name one other guitarist with a damn cigarette hanging from the head of a guitar while casually playing Layla in front of thousands of people. Bloody Legend!
32 years ago… Wow! This is Prime Eric here pouring out his soul on a fretboard. 24 Nights forever changed my guitar playing. I’ll never meet Eric but, musically, he has blessed me tremendously.
Just saw him at Madison square garden a few years back and he hasn’t lost a step. People forget that Clapton truly is a technical master when the song calls for it.
The amount of money I would give to see Eric Clapton live in his prime is out of this world but thankfully I was able to see him live a few years ago when I was 21 and hands down best live concert I ever went to
@@dustin2423 I understand completely.. been hearing it since it came out, I'm 62. However, check out everything , everything is just great.. give it a closer watch and listen.. to as much as to the musicians as possible, orchestra, guitar player in the background, observe everything closely .. as well as the audience as they have a great time.. take note.. the whole concept, all musicians, the backup singers are fine ,the one to the right is svelte.. yes , beautiful , they both are , anyways, Eric and his lead solo, ( it looks like he wants to laugh at one point, because he knows he is getting down) on the guitar.... the notes he plays and hits at the slow part, he plays ( sustained) notes with feeling .. scales of blues, the whole band and orchestra are all on point! Great version! Love It!!!
It's amazing how passionate I am about Eric Clapton and his songs, and how they give me goosebumps and completely brighten my day, I practically cried with emotion with this incredible version of this spectacular song. Thank you so much Eric Clapton for sharing your masterpieces with us, you are amazing!❤️🙏🏻
@@maxinedobson6561 It's not talent but a truckload of hard work. He'd played guitar for 32 years already. Wasn't an impressive vocalist but worked at it and became one of the greatest singers. You see, when you say that it's talent, you're nullifying the most important factor that took him to these heights: hours & hours of practice.
@@prathameshbhambure it is BOTH!! Many people have practiced for YEARS, but aren't able to achieve this type of status. Both hard work along with talent create artists such as ERIC CLAPTON!! He had talent enough to become famous. His hard work elevated his talents.
Clapton and Duane Allman linked up and wrote one of the greatest rock n roll songs of all time. Two guitar geniuses in their prime. RIP to Duane, Greg, and Dickey. The OG's of Southern Rock.
2:58 the violinist on the left, that brief second is gold. Hes absolutely loving it and dying to move his head to the music, witnessing a master a few feet away from him
Stating the obvious here but this is the #1 version of the #1 song of all time. The orchestra and Slowhand's solo riff in the coda are nothing short of magisterial. An incomparable doyen at the apex of his supreme God-given talent. Wow.
@SophieBelleClapton On the contrary, Miss. We are eternally beholden to the priceless gift your father's generational prowess has meant to the world and how it has positively impacted and enriched countless lives. Thank you for your kind message and God bless your beautiful family.
man, this performance is PURE soul. Clapton’s tone here is just dripping with emotion, and you can hear every ounce of pain and passion in each note. The way he stretches out that so freakin iconic riff, giving it space to breathe, just hits different live.. especially in a venue like the Royal Albert Hall. You know you're witnessing a master in complete control of his craft. The whole band's tight, but Clapton? He’s on another level. Layla live like this? Untouchable.
It's what one has to lose to be one of the best bluesmen. His son fell and the Lord had a job for that child in heaven. His broken heart is when his innermost soul really started to show. Top 2 in my lifetime.
@@MrChopsticktech Whatever gets you through the night is my own opinion! In this case it was Eric!! 👍 I’m not one to judge someone’s preference - ever! It’s the quality of the performance imo that makes a difference - good or not!
Mind-blowing performance, Eric. Your hair was shoulder-length here, and this just made me sigh since I cut my long hair last Sunday. I wouldn't have cut it if this was uploaded 3 days ago, haha! *Thank you for this, my hero. Thank you for everything!*
My name is Eric and in fact my name was inspired by Mr. Eric Clapton. After watching this video, I then understood why my father gave me the same name...❤
The ciggy on the headstock gives it +1000 aura
@@Vlad-fm3gkwrong kid
Backed by an orchestra in Royal Albert Hall.....only way it could be topped is if they also had that giant organ playing as well.
Everyone in this video is a demon
You know a song's badass when the guitar is smoking as well
Hilarious aka Gator
I'm so glad this version is on Spotify. It's rare that a live version is better than a recorded version.
agreed, very few songs better live, this and money for nothing are the only two that are much better live
I never bother to listen to recorded versions - only live versions are worth it to realise what the artists are really able to do.
but without Duane the song feels empty
Almost all dire straits songs are so much better live
I think the fact that any artist can create a live version which is that much better than the original says a lot about the quality of the artist as you don’t see it that often
So awesome how the Dude spanks that tambourine like there’s no tomorrow.
Ray Cooper.
@@thefonzkissya baby !!! ❤❤ what ever your part put your heart into it ❤
❤❤❤MARAVILHA ❤❤
He's like the honey badger. Just doesn't give a shit.
your comment is simply awesome. it made my night
After a million concerts I thought I'd got bored of Layla. It seems I haven't! This is Epic Clapton.
I agree with your last point - this IS definitely Eric Clapton WHEN he WANTS to play! (According to a statement that HE once made in an interview, he said he can play well WHEN he wants to - he shows us he really does in this performance for sure!) 👍👏 Plus, Layla and Cocaine are his ‘classics’ from years ago - both of which are my all time favorites of his - then and now (I’m almost 70)!
Especially when you know the whole story behind the song and the relationship between the 3 until George died.
This will be in THEATERS in May!
I just can't get enough!
@@netoribeiro7178 +1!
This was the greatest era to be a rock fan. Concert tickets were $20 and you could see legends like this
No fucking way this concert was 20$ with that much Orchestra arrangement
@@gurrenmed5319 Back then, $20 was like $60 today.
@@gurrenmed5319 no of course not, but back in the 70's and 80's about $20 was was what most concerts cost...I went to tons of concerts back then...but saw Clapton about 20 years ago, 2nd row seats, was $1K for 2 of us...
Just last year we saw Creed, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, 3 Door Down, Jason Aldean, Tyler Childers, Finger Eleven, and a few more for like $28 bucks a concert. St Louis Amphitheater is the shit.
Eric was on FIRE!! His vocal is INCREDIBLE, and then he rips the solos!!!
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I've always thought Clapton's vocals were underrated. I love his voice.
@@coinraker6497I think his vocals are pretty well regarded to be fair. He struggled live in the 70s but really started to improve in the 80s and 90s
Yeah!
This version is auto-tuned to the max.
MVP to the tambourine player he’s playing it, like his life depends on it
😂 he was killing it!!
is that Ray Cooper...at 1:33. Looks like him and it most likely is Ray Cooper from google results: Who plays Eric Clapton percussion?
Ray Cooper (born 19 August 1942) is an English musician. He is a session and road-tour percussionist, and occasional actor, who has worked with Pink Floyd, Sting, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, and Elton John. Plus I've seen him on some of Elton's concert footage. Ray is very talented.
@@marysmith7765indeed
IT DID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ray Cooper on tambourine, legendary performer from the original Elton John Band.
Of the most dramatic versions I've heard of Layla, the band is impressive. Gracias Eric.
Only thing that could have made it better was if Duane was still alive and playing with Eric at this concert.
Sharp as a pin! My favorite cadence is this version. They were in the zone no doubt.
The black background, the flowing long hair, and the Fender beginning to smoke as its master shreds one of the most legendary songs in Earth's history-this is the epitome of greatness. Clapton is God!
what america used to be about
@@Vlad-fm3gk Clapton is English lol
@@NSJ09 so were the beatles, the clash and the sex pistols. doesnt mean they didnt give america a bunch of flavor
Clapton the NTR protagonist
This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen and the guy at 1:47 knows it.
I was searching for that comment.
Was looking for the exact same comment as well@@PeterS123101
This is Peak Clapton, wow. What an incredible orchestral arrangement on the outro.. show this to anyone who derides rock music.
Eric got free of alcoholism around 1989 and his playing 1990/91 is radiant indeed
joy of freedom!
This concert was about 2-3 weeks before Conor's accident - a sad story, however.
@@jakobpedersen1904 he then wrote Tears In Heaven for his lost little boy. 😔
Indeed!!!! ❤
Probably my most favourite guitar riff of all time. Unlike me it never grows old.
Just an FYI in case you don't already know. Michael mcDonald of the Doobie Brothers wrote that riff way back when for Derick and the dominoes as I understand it's history. I listen to Layla on a near daily basis just to confirm I am still alive at 66years old. God Bless Ya
@@kravmaga1632WRONG. Duane Allman wrote that riff and he got it from a song Albert King covers. It's very well known that Duane wrote that riff and is written everywhere; in interviews from Clapton. From Duane. In autobiographies. Etc...
Thr riff is from "As the Years Go Passing By", originally by Eric Burdon and The Animals. It's the vocal melody sped up. Duane Allman talks about it in an interview he did right after that album was recorded. Gregg Allman talked about it quite often, too. It's quite a well-known fact. Though the first time I read it, someone wrongly attributed the riff to Hank Williams' "So Lonesome I Could Cry". I actually figured out what song it was taken from on my own. Duane was extremely open about where he got the riff and would tell anybody that he got it from the Eric Burdon/Albert King song.
If you Google doobie Brothers Layla there's literally nothing anywhere a out that guy being involved with the song. You know what there is plenty of? Documentation of Duane Allman playing on it and being the one who came up with the riff. Google wouldn't even finish the phrase "doobie Brothers lay-". It recommended nothing. Type in "Duane Allman lay-" and it will suggest Layla. That guy didn't write the riff. Not a chance. He was playing with some unknown band called Blue at the time that happened. He hadn't even been discovered yet.
Not sure where you got that nonsense but please don't ever repeat it again. It's pure foolishness. Nonsense. He wasn't even a known musician when Layla was recorded.
Same for Beat It, Black or white, sweet child O mine and smells like teen spirit
Like the kids in my basement, they never get old
Fenton Robinson first recored it in 1959. Eric Burdon's version came after Albert King. ruclips.net/video/NcbsmgmOUXg/видео.htmlsi=e6zn4LeDSAsXrYRt@@J.C...
1:09 listen to his tambourine playing
Ray Cooper is a fire percussionist
90's was a great time for music. 60's/70's artists still played great concerts and young 90's artists were in their prime.
absolutely!
So very true
Cheers
For 90’s artists in their prime see Metallica and Pantera
And Blues had a big revival in the 90s. It was an overall great era for all genres of music.
This has to be one of the best pieces of music ever recorded surely
YUP!
I’m almost 70 yrs old now and have arthritis and poor circulation, plus had recent foot surgeries, BUT when I hear Clapton perform THIS 👍 first 3 1/2 minute 🎸 solo, it doesn’t keep me from dancing around my house (and suffering the consequences later -lol)! !
I get it, Clapton is awesome tbh, take care of yourself btw, Madam. It's good that you find enjoyment in listening to this masterpiece, but please be safe
@@spotsthecat7913 🙏 Thanks, appreciate your comment and advice - take care too!
@@elainemeyer5062 no problem, ma'am. Have a pleasant day
Simplicity
Siempre valdrá la pena bailar y disfrutar de la música como de la vida toda.
Dad rock final boss
Grandpa rock*
Absolutely 💯
That riff is nasty I’m 23 and I recently got reminded of it and it still has life today
The piano coda is by far one of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard. In my opinion this is one of the greatest songs ever composed.
is that greg phillinganes playing the piano coda at the end?
Same thought. Half epic and half emotional. The perfecf synergy
3:35 - Ladies and Gentlemen....Greg Phillinganes 👏👏👏
This is by far and away the best version of this song. Also one of the best live performances I have ever heard!
Personally I also really like the Live Aid version
This, live aid and birmingham '86. 3 perfect but very different Laylas 😊
I almost fell asleep with this one
Power....Passion.....Clapton.
He is the inspiration of millions of guitarists, singers, songwriters...so passionately soulful, genuine, accurate.
A humble legend for mankind.
hohoho
I agree with many others that EC was at the top of his concert performance game in the late 80’s and early 90’s.
Sadly, I believe this was recorded just a few weeks before his son tragically died. He proved his greatness again by reinventing himself after that horrible time.
I bet this sounded like pure heaven to be there in person
He SHREDDED that solo! Eric Clapton must be ranked as one of the finest guitarists of all time!
He is one of the two or three bests.
@@Lessontobe Who more? Bb King?
@@mksb1995 Robert Johnson
The guy with the violin at 0:04 just can't believe what he's seeing and listening.
I watch this video at least once a day and struggle to believe that this happened for real.
Lol nice catch
This is the best version of Layla I think he ever recorded. Absolutely epic.
I don't know why those women dancing at 2:03 make me smile so much. There's just something about it that is so joyful.
back when people lived at the moment during concerts, now everyone are filming
My grandma just passed away recently, this was one of her favorite songs, she loved Clapton, she saw him perform live many times
Clapton really was at his best in the later 80s to early 90s IMHO
At his Best ? He's at his Best today and tomorrow he will be even better...... That's Legend
@@kentbeery4941 How beautiful is that! Thanks for saying that, Kent. Eric forever ❤
He was on fire for most of the 90's I would say
I beg to differ - to an extent, but respect your (and others) opinions! IMO Clapton’s had ‘on’ and ‘off’ periods during the same years he’s been playing. Having watched videos of him playing in the SAME year, I noticed that he doesn’t always play as well in some vs others. THIS one is a prime example of how he’s on fire 🔥 with his ‘solo’ part in the beginning. Once the orchestra gets heated up later on, he appears to be a little ‘lost’ in the sense that he’s not quite sure how to ‘fit’ in with them, and not be in the background. I’m not saying he doesn’t play well during the entire performance, only that I felt he was better, and really let loose, when he played the solo at the start of it and really did his ‘thing’ - wonderfully so!
Cream
Clapton's vocals are awesome here. Killing it.
Through a cloud of tears, I’ve watched this twice. Not sure if I can bear a third time. I don’t think my heart can take it.
In 1991, Clapton was still God.
5:53 the overall accumulation of guitar solo and the orchestra playing in Harmony sounded godlike to my ears.
my favorite piano exit solo
Most beautiful, emotional versions I've ever heard.
Name one other guitarist with a damn cigarette hanging from the head of a guitar while casually playing Layla in front of thousands of people. Bloody Legend!
Jimmy Page, Slash
Did he forget to remove the cigarette 😂
Eddie Van Halen also rest in peace 🕊️
Lots of dead guys did that shit.
Van Halen ripped Eruption with a dart in the headstock a billion times
this masterpiece has 0 dislikes even with millions of views . truly one of eric's best performances ever
I’ll be honoured to be the first dislike
Backing singers are INCREDIBLE!
Seems like this was just yesterday, hard to believe it's done been 32 years ago! Still awesome as ever!👍
First saw him with Cream at Fillmore East in 1967 and that feels like yesterday lol!
Oh... You have just reminded me about my age🥲🥲🥲. 32 years ago were not really 32 year ago, this was yesterday!
No need to remind me my age... I still have the double album I bought at the time !
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More like fifty plus years ago Eric did Layla with cream and then Derrick and the dominoes, right?
I'm in college right now and I love Eric Clapton. The greats will never be forgotten
HOLY MOTHER OF GOD! I JUST DISCOVERED IT! AMAZING PERFORMANCE!!!
same!
A 50 years ol ssong, we need more musicians like Clapton, Layla is a Clasic,, a gem
These set of concerts and the Blues tour 4 years later. I think are the best shows Eric has done.
When he guested with The Allman Brothers Band in their final years as a band is up there too
I just can't get enough of the drum break at 6:56
That's what the 13th beer tastes like
One of the greatest outros of all time. Chills!
I’m glad they didn’t CGI out the cigarette!
Why, they usually do this?
Why, they usually do this?
@@mrfantasy255 Its becoming more snd more common in this world ruled by snowflakes
Why would they cgi a cigarette? What are you talking about?
Or him flipping the world off with that chord 😅
i think his is coolest look/phase, it’s definitely my favorite. ‘24 Nights’ is absolutely incredible.
32 years ago… Wow! This is Prime Eric here pouring out his soul on a fretboard. 24 Nights forever changed my guitar playing. I’ll never meet Eric but, musically, he has blessed me tremendously.
Magical Eric, can't imagine how this sounded in this theater!
To me, it is the absolute best version of Layla. True masterpiece. 🙌
Just saw him at Madison square garden a few years back and he hasn’t lost a step. People forget that Clapton truly is a technical master when the song calls for it.
5:54 onwards sounds godlike and i think that was the final form of that coda section.
The amount of money I would give to see Eric Clapton live in his prime is out of this world but thankfully I was able to see him live a few years ago when I was 21 and hands down best live concert I ever went to
Is he still actually worth going to see, he’s playing at royal albert hall and idk if I should pay 300+ to go see him now
21 too, going to see him next month and i cant wait
Don's assume he's not as good just because of age. That's your old thinking. Get with it.
Could this be the best version of this song ever!? Just great!!
I have been checking out other versions and I think so ..
Album version will always be the best one for me; they can’t do the perfect transition from vocals to piano when they play live
@@dustin2423 I understand completely.. been hearing it since it came out, I'm 62. However, check out everything , everything is just great.. give it a closer watch and listen.. to as much as to the musicians as possible, orchestra, guitar player in the background, observe everything closely .. as well as the audience as they have a great time.. take note.. the whole concept, all musicians, the backup singers are fine ,the one to the right is svelte.. yes , beautiful , they both are , anyways, Eric and his lead solo, ( it looks like he wants to laugh at one point, because he knows he is getting down) on the guitar.... the notes he plays and hits at the slow part, he plays ( sustained) notes with feeling .. scales of blues, the whole band and orchestra are all on point! Great version! Love It!!!
One of the top 10 most incredible songs of the 20th century.
It's amazing how passionate I am about Eric Clapton and his songs, and how they give me goosebumps and completely brighten my day, I practically cried with emotion with this incredible version of this spectacular song. Thank you so much Eric Clapton for sharing your masterpieces with us, you are amazing!❤️🙏🏻
Totally agree with your comments just wish l had this sort of talent❤
@@maxinedobson6561 It's not talent but a truckload of hard work. He'd played guitar for 32 years already. Wasn't an impressive vocalist but worked at it and became one of the greatest singers. You see, when you say that it's talent, you're nullifying the most important factor that took him to these heights: hours & hours of practice.
@@prathameshbhambure it is BOTH!! Many people have practiced for YEARS, but aren't able to achieve this type of status. Both hard work along with talent create artists such as ERIC CLAPTON!! He had talent enough to become famous. His hard work elevated his talents.
Not every one plays the guitar becomes Eric Clapton.
Clapton and Duane Allman linked up and wrote one of the greatest rock n roll songs of all time. Two guitar geniuses in their prime. RIP to Duane, Greg, and Dickey. The OG's of Southern Rock.
The song of all songs. This one never gets old. Just keep commin back for more. "Got me on my knees." Wow!
The guy playing the tiny piano amazes me almost as much as Clapton playing his magic guitar.
Best performance of his signature tune…when Eric is inspired he can leave most guitarists for dust!
Best electric guitar performance ever!!
The best Layla performance ever played.
This song is so good it literally never gets old. Masterpiece.
2:12 That solo... my tears fall down
When Eric was on fire, nobody could beat him. King of the Strat.
2:58 the violinist on the left, that brief second is gold. Hes absolutely loving it and dying to move his head to the music, witnessing a master a few feet away from him
He's literally just looking at him
Stating the obvious here but this is the #1 version of the #1 song of all time. The orchestra and Slowhand's solo riff in the coda are nothing short of magisterial. An incomparable doyen at the apex of his supreme God-given talent. Wow.
@SophieBelleClapton On the contrary, Miss. We are eternally beholden to the priceless gift your father's generational prowess has meant to the world and how it has positively impacted and enriched countless lives. Thank you for your kind message and God bless your beautiful family.
I've actually thought long and hard about what to comment but I'm lost for words this is just perfection
He looks so cool shredding that solo. Love the hair.
Childhood memories!!! It's euphoric and sad at the same time!! Best version yet!!!
Smiles, absolutely great cheres,feels really good listening,how are you doing?❤
Personally the most marvelous version ever heard so far.
PHENOMENAL and COMPLETELY UNPARALLELED!!! With Greg Phillinganes (and Nathan East on bass!) on keyboards and back up vocals!!!!
man, this performance is PURE soul. Clapton’s tone here is just dripping with emotion, and you can hear every ounce of pain and passion in each note. The way he stretches out that so freakin iconic riff, giving it space to breathe, just hits different live.. especially in a venue like the Royal Albert Hall. You know you're witnessing a master in complete control of his craft. The whole band's tight, but Clapton? He’s on another level. Layla live like this? Untouchable.
love how Eric is indirectly flipping us off without flipping us off
2:28 had no idea phill Collin’s time traveled to support this guy on the tambourine
I love that even the drummer is wearing a tuxedo!
ho' 63 anni mitico eric clapton ul piu' grande chitarrista con jimi xendrix del 900 canzone da' brividi, grazie.
Eric is on fire on this version
Eric amazes again and again....he is the soulfullst guitarist of our time
Still, I never saw Jimmy so happy. He was like a kid.
Who is Jimmy
@@rameshhansaravendra Watch Goodfellas (1990), you'll see
@@rameshhansaravendra Goodfellas movie reference
such a sick opening, the lights, the sound, the feeling
It's what one has to lose to be one of the best bluesmen. His son fell and the Lord had a job for that child in heaven. His broken heart is when his innermost soul really started to show. Top 2 in my lifetime.
Lots of love for Patti who didnt get even 1% of what this song promised from this man
I’ve never heard this version before. I honestly had tears in my eyes listening to it. It’s fucking delightful ❤
Eric’s style intrigues me. It sucks coming from anyone else but from him, it always hits!
Back in the days when EC played the full opening riff with a ciggy burning away. Magnificent!!
Indeed. You can see the trace of the burn on this same Blackie he's playing here.
LOL 😂! Reminds me of the video where SRV is actually smoking a cigarette 🚬 while playing an instrumental guitar 🎸 song!
Looks out of place at the Royal Albert Hall though.
@@MrChopsticktech Whatever gets you through the night is my own opinion! In this case it was Eric!! 👍 I’m not one to judge someone’s preference - ever! It’s the quality of the performance imo that makes a difference - good or not!
@@MrChopsticktech Weel, it was in the 80s. Different times. It was even allowed to smoke in the train back then.
Nuff said about how great Eric is here. But that drummer... Terrific!
2:51 love this
Eric Clapton: The greatest guitar player to ever live.
Mind-blowing performance, Eric. Your hair was shoulder-length here, and this just made me sigh since I cut my long hair last Sunday. I wouldn't have cut it if this was uploaded 3 days ago, haha!
*Thank you for this, my hero. Thank you for everything!*
The righteous amount of feel and aggression of this live is just out of this world !!
I was fortunate to be attending one of these shows, can't believe I'm this old!!
1:47 Dwight and Angela.
It couldnt be more accurate lol
This might be the best version of this song!
Absolute masterpiece.
My name is Eric and in fact my name was inspired by Mr. Eric Clapton. After watching this video, I then understood why my father gave me the same name...❤
LOVE the bassist's subtle reharms at 2:29 🤤
Album live monumentale di un Artista immenso ed ineguagliabile. Eric Clapton is God.
Yup always has been!
Insane interpretation. And the fact that he just shreds with the cigarette smoking on the neck of his guitar makes it even more fire, pun intended 🔥