In the company of the greatest guitar players of all time.... and such a nice guy. I have met him twice in the airport. The first time I had my daughter with me and he was so nice to her. She was 14 and a violinist. She had her instrument with her and when he saw the case he started to ask her thoughts on various music that she played. He was genuinely interested in her music. The second time I met him he was sitting across and one row up from me on a plane. I introduced myself and told him about how his meeting and talking to my daughter was so great for her. He remembered the occasion!!! God it is nice to see such a superstar behave like a gentleman and be so nice to a young fan. Thanks for so much great music....
My experience with EC was similar. I met him in an elevator in our hotel and he stayed on the SAME FLOOR. Imagine my shocking reaction. He talked with me the whole time from the first floor to our floor about his concert that I'm going to see that night. We talked as we walked down the hall way until he had to turn right to his room and I turned left to my room at the other end of the wing. I guess we were at the CROSSROAD. :) I was walking on cloud that afternoon and evening as I saw him in concert.
To anybody reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mind may clarity replace confusion. may peace and calmness fill your life.
I lost my mum on february 10, she was only 53 years old, can‘t believe it. This song was one of her fav... Mum i miss you so much, i hope you will get it better in heaven.
This is what you can call a band who feels it together as one. Perfect Eric. Perfect bassist. Perfect choir and a perfekt pianist as a team united. This is music
@@valeriotoldonato9612 THE Paul Carrack on keyboard who is one of the greatest voices of his generation. Can't imagine what he added to Eric on this concert trip
What’s almost poetic to me is that when we hear Layla first, it’s a chaotic confession of an unspoken love and lust of a young performer with the world at his feet, in many cases played extremely fast, filled with bending and pinch harmonics. As Clapton got older he is now sitting in his chair, and the guitar, even though still playing the same melody - it is now reminiscing the old times, calmly yet playfully, with a little more maturity. Such is the genius of Eric Clapton.
I'm not that old, but to see this old men playing this song when he made music his whole life just gives me a kind of feeling that live is short and you should enjoy it.
He seems to be a very humble and shy person, never trying to catch the light. It's his concert and we see and hear the rest of his team more than him. He's just nicely offering a good time to his attendees and it looks like that's all that makes him happy. I remember that he appeared in a Dire Strait concert, maybe serving as a last minute replacement. He constantly stayed behind the other ones. MK had to feature him a little bit so that he was visible, otherwise again he was doing his excellent job away in the dark. I have a true respect for people like this. That's definitely what we can call an artist! Only his work counts, not him. Hats down Mr Clapton!
The guitar is his garden; when he was younger he ran through it, now he is walking at a slower pace, butit is still his gaden, and he likes tending it. He is Eric Clapton, there is no one like him.
Eric Clapton makes me remember my passedaway dad a lot... wear glasses, liked to play the guitar, and was a fan of Clapton, until a fking disease struck him like a truck. RIP dad.
This is for me, the best version of this song. When you look at Eric's connecting the riffs and chords like it's so easy, like he's just connected to the guitar... That's the proof he mastered his craft, right there. 👏🏾
This man has been a inspiration to 3 generations,,sufferd, the loss of his baby son,, pain,, addiction, and is still one of the few blues men alive,, We love you SLOWHAND,,,
The greatest, most natural player of my long life. I've loved EC since I was in high school way back. All these years later, I still listen to his music daily. Layla was the big song that was played at all the wild high school parties. It's still such a wonderful song andthe meaning behind it never gets lost on me.
Lyrics of Layla: What will you do when you get lonely No one waiting by your side? You've been running, hiding much too long You know it's just your foolish pride Layla, got me on my knees Layla, begging, darling, please Layla Darling, won't you ease my worried mind? Tried to give you consolation Your old man had let you down Like a fool, I fell in love with you You turned my whole world upside down Layla, got me on my knees Layla, I'm begging, darling, please Layla Darling, won't you ease my worried mind? Make the best of the situation Before I finally go insane Please don't say we'll never find a way Tell me all my love's in vain Layla, got me on my knees Layla, I'm begging, darling, please Layla Darling, won't you ease my worried mind? (Yeah, yeah) Layla, got me on my knees Layla, begging, darling, please Layla Darling, won't you ease my worried mind? (Music) (Announcement) Layla, got me on my knees Layla, begging, darling, please Layla Darling, won't you ease my worried mind? Layla, got me on my knees Layla, begging, darling, please Layla Darling, won't you ease my worried mind?
I just found this live version a couple weeks ago and have been listening to it non-stop. I never knew Eric Clapton was such a magnificent live performer. Wow!
The crowd was fantastic, that silence while he was playing and singing, so much respect ! I understand why he thanked them like he did :D wonderful performance
He once famously remarked about the Japanese crowds, they'd be almost over-apprehensive. He said almost, mind you. That's an old style English lad being really cool! - Love the guy.
It's all edited out. The yells, clapping, whistling, etc. Here's a cell phone video from the same song, same night. ruclips.net/video/W-siY_fIZys/видео.html
guitarist always got it , in the band I play there are lots a old men , 60 years minimum , there's a 75 yo guy that's fkn kill it with his guitar solos. If you never stop playing , you will even get better thanks to your experience. The hands will follow
Indeed AJJ. Right back to the Yardbirds and Cream days. I remember when he put down 461 Ocean Boulevard...what an epic album. I am five years younger than he is but I feel I grew and aged with him.
Awwww I sing to my cat too....I know there incredible and love music her mam cat loved hard rock music...would pit her head actually on the speakers and pretend to sleep she loved music...aj prefers my singing? I cant sing at all....thank you for your post xxxx
my love of my life is called kilah so very fitting and this song mean the actual world to me. If she would hurry up and come through!! I love her to much to even entertain another relationship. It would just prove I never did love her even while she sleeps with another I just couldn't do the same Maybe one day she'll see the person who loves her more than anyone ❤
My friend thinks he (clapton)is bad because he's going to a coldplay concert and I'm going to clapton in the 3 arena in Dublin. He is just being biased or something. He keeps calling clapton sh*t even though he never even listened to one of he's songs from start to finish
@@Samissexyok i love Coldplay... But Coldplay over Clapton?! Mans is wilding 😂. Maybe now that Clapton's older i might prefer a Coldplay live show. Wish i could've seen him during his 90s shows.
There is a different, earlier acoustic version, also on RUclips. Search: Eric Clapton - Layla (acoustic). It is also a masterpiece. And there are several, various versions from concert settings, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Such a great song, no matter how he presents it.
This song is 100% my wife. I lost her a day ago, and even in death, she gave of herself as an organ donor. Three people's lives were saved because of her gracious donations. I will love her forever.
Beautiful is the gift of life she so generously gave on her way to the other side. Eric strums to you both, hopefully reminding you that you will be reunited once again some day. I am very sorry for your loss. Time will bring you some relief from the pain, as your love continues for eternity. 💖❤💙
Yeah, the bloak has balls… self confidence? I mean he wrote the song about one of the Beatles wives? He’s lucky George didn’t pull a Beatles card and have him disappear.
every single time i hear layla, it is played differently by eric clapton... and every time its perfect... how can one man be such a genius (plus the amazing band and backing vocals of course)
Dont know where he found those backup singers - but what a beautiful complement they add.... Beautiful, soft and perfectly delivered. Love this rendition!!! Can't tell one voice from the other and they're both just amazing. Thank you girls!! Thank you Eric!!
Back in high school/early college when I started writing music my friend had one of those rugs in his room. I hadn't realized until later that those rugs had a shared love from many musicians, but it wasn't too surprising. There's something magical about those rugs.
Funny how bass is the most underrated instrument by noobs, yet without doubt the most crucial part of any song! beat is the back bone, bass is the body, everything else is clothing..
I met him at the National Concert Hall: he is a fantastic artist and he granted me of his autograph on my Opus3 recording !!! An incredible human being ! I have many recordings of Eric, love his music.
Songs of his fill my heart with this weird joy\sorrow feeling. My husband who passed in 2015 at age 36 and I used to go on long road trips listening to all his cds in the car and belting it out. The unplugged layla was his fave, and I do believe if he had lived long enough to hear this version he would have freakin loved in. My heart hurts in the best way right now. I hope someday I get to go to a concert of our favorite artist. Feckin beautiful!
I was gonna like the comment but the number of likes are in a perfect number that shouldn't be disturbed. So I write what I feel.. stay happy and blessed mam! 🙏❤️
You all can debate, but this is the best acoustic performance of Layla! The intro is melodic and phenomenal, seems like it existed but was only an improvisation!
At this point the youtube mix algorithm has figured out that I almost never skip this when it autoplays, so I hear it sometimes multiple times a day. I'm not complaining :D I love this song.
Dear Eric Clapton….. Thanks so much Eric Clapton for your performance for Layla incredible video well done your team is super amazing support you all good luck on your tours this year in 2024
I was in this concert and I was 15. It was my first concert ever and needless to say I was mind blown, got teary eyed and everything when he played Tears in Heaven and Wonderful Tonight
@@shashankiyer5751 You may have your dates confused as this was part of his Mid and Far East tour and if you notice the audience, they're all of Japanese/Chinese ethnicity. Hence my question about location.
Great ! I send it to a young boy who is playing guitar ... hoping he will find inspiration in this absolute fantastic performance. Greetings from Belgium
One of the greatest songs ever written. And written for the wife of a mate he'd fallen for. It's amazing how it can be played in so many different ways and still communicate the same emotion.
Oliver Smiddy, a great song can be played in almost any way and always hit the spot, rock, jazz, swing, regae, symphonic, endless possibilities. Brilliant Eric.👍🇬🇧
I remember when my older brother got this album. I remember sitting on the floor in his room listening to the original "Layla" version. Amazing song, amazing memories. That was over 45 years ago, but seems like yesterday when the memories floor in. Ahhhh, the power of music, I love it so
Sometimes I wish I had a timemachine, go back in time and listen to these classics when they were released. Somehow ipods and spotify dont feel authentic.
Eric Clapton is a pure genius , i have been in love with him since his beginning ...thats a long time to be in love ,,,,, im now 74 years old xx WOW XX
@EricClapton55 I am 58. I have been a fan for as long as I can remember. My daddy was a guitar man. Daddy would take us with him to friends houses to play music until the wee hours of the morning. I say this because the love for music in my home was great. Thank you for the many hours of enjoyment that you give the world.
[LYRICS] What'll you do when you get lonely? No one waiting by your side? You've been running and hiding much too long. You know it's just your foolish pride. Layla, Got me on my knees, Layla. Begging, darling please, Layla. Darling won't you ease my worried mind. Tried to give you consolation When your old man had let you down. Like a fool, I fell in love with you. You've turned my whole world upside down. Layla, Got me on my knees, Layla. Begging, darling please, Layla. Darling won't you ease my worried mind. Make the best of the situation Before I finally go insane. Please don't say, we'll never find a way Tell me all my love's in vain. Layla, Got me on my knees, Layla. Begging, darling please, Layla. Darling won't you ease my worried mind. Layla, Got me on my knees, Layla. Begging, darling please, Layla. Darling won't you ease my worried mind.
I listened to all of the Chicago songs from my brothers record collection. I heard this song by the handsome Terry Kath and fell in love with it. I played it over and over and danced alone and listened to it over and over. What a masterpiece. Even today it takes me back to a carefree time with great music from a master.
That's nice, but Skydog had more to do with the guitar in Layla than Eric. Duane Allman played 2 out of 3 guitars. Created the infamous riff, and at 2:18 you hear Skydog's outrageous slide SOLO laid on top of a track of them both I am a Clapton fan, but as a die-hard ABB fan, on this song I take exception
As Oscar Wilde once said: There are 2 tragedies in life: "one is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it". Never truer for Eric and the song he wrote about George Harrison's wife Pattie Boyd. One translation for the meaning of Layla is "intoxication" which was quite true about Eric at the time he wrote it. I just so admire Eric Clapton - his music, his unrivalled (for me) guitar playing but just as importantly his victory over the demons of drug and alcohol addiction. You're my man, Eric.
I thought "Wonderful tonight" was the one inspired by Pattie Boyd. Good to know that Layla too. He was quite a man in his youth and he still is. Although not the man you would want to be around if you had a beautiful wife. :P
Greg you're so right I admire him as you from the depths of my heart I can listen 500 times "layla" I always have chills to listen to his extraordinary guitar game for me is a person and an extraordinary guitarist Every day he gives me energy in everything I do and pushes me to continue playing the guitar that listens Clearly I love it from the depths of my soul Thank you very much Eric
@@Akashpagol You've got it Brother. You cant take it away from him though as he's the worlds greatest guitarist whether he's playing electric or acoustic. I'm almost 70 and I never get sick of his music. He's mellowed over the years so he's like a good bottle of wine - more enjoyable as the years progress. Been following EC since 1968 when I first heard Sunshine of Your Love and I was going out with a really hot blond chick. Ha Ha
@@viepratiquedesoutils8049 Isn't it a great world when you can be inspired by someone's music like EC's. I'm not a musician but I couldn't live in a world without Eric Clapton's music. I regard him as the worlds greatest guitarist whether he's playing electric or acoustic. I'm almost 70 and I never get sick of his music. He's mellowed over the years so he's like a good bottle of wine - more enjoyable as the years progress. Been following EC since 1968 when I first heard Sunshine of Your Love. Bless you Buddy. Keep being inspired by the great EC.
What'll you do when you get lonely And nobody's waiting by your side? You've been running and hiding much too long You know it's just your foolish pride Layla, you've got me on my knees Layla, I'm begging, darling please Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind I tried to give you consolation When your old man had let you down Like a fool, I fell in love with you You turned my whole world upside down Layla, you've got me on my knees Layla, I'm begging, darling please Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind Make the best of the situation Before I finally go insane Please don't say we'll never find a way And tell me all my love's in vain Layla, you've got me on my knees Layla, I'm begging, darling please Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind Layla, you've got me on my knees Layla, I'm begging, darling please Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind
When you think Layla could not get any better after the riginal and the 90´s unplugged version, this guy comes and does something like this. Thanks, Eric. You are out of this world!
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In the company of the greatest guitar players of all time.... and such a nice guy. I have met him twice in the airport. The first time I had my daughter with me and he was so nice to her. She was 14 and a violinist. She had her instrument with her and when he saw the case he started to ask her thoughts on various music that she played. He was genuinely interested in her music. The second time I met him he was sitting across and one row up from me on a plane. I introduced myself and told him about how his meeting and talking to my daughter was so great for her. He remembered the occasion!!! God it is nice to see such a superstar behave like a gentleman and be so nice to a young fan. Thanks for so much great music....
My experience with EC was similar. I met him in an elevator in our hotel and he stayed on the SAME FLOOR. Imagine my shocking reaction. He talked with me the whole time from the first floor to our floor about his concert that I'm going to see that night. We talked as we walked down the hall way until he had to turn right to his room and I turned left to my room at the other end of the wing. I guess we were at the CROSSROAD. :) I was walking on cloud that afternoon and evening as I saw him in concert.
Thanks for the most interesting story! What year was it? And how is your daughter's current progress?
Year he special ok wish l born with his talent f fantastic no stress just great G J ONeill
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When a legend has lost all need for competitiveness and just chills in gratitude.
To anybody reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mind may clarity replace confusion. may peace and calmness fill your life.
Thank you. 😊
❤
Only one person has ever told me something like this. Her name is KAYLA!
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You too Ty 😊
I lost my mum on february 10, she was only 53 years old, can‘t believe it. This song was one of her fav...
Mum i miss you so much, i hope you will get it better in heaven.
May she rest in peace, hang in there king!
Lost my father at 53 aswell, way too early. Wish u all the strength in the world for these difficult times. The sun will shine again, trust me :)
Take care bro look after yourself.
Lost my mam 7 years ago miss her every day love 2. Every one
Sorry for your loss mate. Take care and try to remember all the good times.
Boy has he stood the test of time, original classics, re made himself in the 80s, rocked into the 90s. Still killing it in concerts.
still killing it. 🎶🎸💕🤘
Legend....
To be able to remove such an iconic aspect of the song like that opening riff and still have it be just as powerful is just... Insane.
This is what you can call a band who feels it together as one. Perfect Eric. Perfect bassist. Perfect choir and a perfekt pianist as a team united. This is music
Absolutely brilliant such beautiful voice
He's very good on blues, I have the Cd , crossroads, it's execellent.
The backup singers have such great voices.. and they make Clapton's amazing performance even better!
The keyboard play sounded excellent as well
They're outstanding! 👍
Do you know their names?
That's the same thing I was thinking about! Great backup voices and keyboard!
@@valeriotoldonato9612 THE Paul Carrack on keyboard who is one of the greatest voices of his generation. Can't imagine what he added to Eric on this concert trip
What’s almost poetic to me is that when we hear Layla first, it’s a chaotic confession of an unspoken love and lust of a young performer with the world at his feet, in many cases played extremely fast, filled with bending and pinch harmonics.
As Clapton got older he is now sitting in his chair, and the guitar, even though still playing the same melody - it is now reminiscing the old times, calmly yet playfully, with a little more maturity.
Such is the genius of Eric Clapton.
Just saw him Friday live in Zurich.
Fantastic artist
WOW
@@glens51 Cool!
HOW did you know he was playing live around? Informations hard to get i must say!
oh please. eric c is the best.. unless you want to throw chat atkins in the mix. a thank you to e.c. for his work & dedication.
I'm not that old, but to see this old men playing this song when he made music his whole life just gives me a kind of feeling that live is short and you should enjoy it.
Не отчаивайся, другие ушли раньше. Я тоже старик, и благодари Бога, что мы ещё здесь и можем это слышать. Всех благ тебе! Обнимаю тебя.
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Your comment really resonates. What a gift it is to have shared this era! Life is short and we are here to be happy.
I'm only 33 and for some reason just fell in love with this song recently.
2024
He seems to be a very humble and shy person, never trying to catch the light. It's his concert and we see and hear the rest of his team more than him. He's just nicely offering a good time to his attendees and it looks like that's all that makes him happy. I remember that he appeared in a Dire Strait concert, maybe serving as a last minute replacement. He constantly stayed behind the other ones. MK had to feature him a little bit so that he was visible, otherwise again he was doing his excellent job away in the dark. I have a true respect for people like this. That's definitely what we can call an artist! Only his work counts, not him. Hats down Mr Clapton!
This is my 16 month old son's favourite song. Glad I'm doing something right!
Thank you Mr Clapton. God bless you! 😊✌🏼🙏🏼
Il aimerait Mozart aussi !
The guitar is his garden; when he was younger he ran through it, now he is walking at a slower pace, butit is still his gaden, and he likes tending it. He is Eric Clapton, there is no one like him.
An old War Elephant is the best.
Greatest guitar player of all time for me.
well he is still able to go fast ..
but he likes to sit and takes easy these days :)
Only because Stevie died...
And Malmsteen???
And Jimmy Hendrix???
Eric Clapton makes me remember my passedaway dad a lot...
wear glasses, liked to play the guitar, and was a fan of Clapton, until a fking disease struck him like a truck. RIP dad.
This is for me, the best version of this song. When you look at Eric's connecting the riffs and chords like it's so easy, like he's just connected to the guitar... That's the proof he mastered his craft, right there.
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DAVID ….EXACTLY those strings are like butter to his fingers!!!!!
I can't say this is my favorite version, cause I like the Outro too much.
Or perhaps it has mastered him and the symbiotic relationship is mutually beneficial
Totally agree! Love this song to my heart but and have listened to almost all versions and this one is the best one
Yes its thé one
I was named after this Beautiful song, and I take pride in it. This song is so well thought out and just absolutely amazing.
You sure do have a beautiful name! ❤
I bet your name is "You Got Me In My Knee"
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Everything about this is perfect.
This man has been a inspiration to 3 generations,,sufferd, the loss of his baby son,, pain,, addiction, and is still one of the few blues men alive,, We love you SLOWHAND,,,
And check out his "get the wog's & coon's out" statement then tell me you love him!
@@steveriggs8421 I have no idea what your saying, Yes,, he is a guitar genius, if that's what you mean.
@@scottliegel855 No he's a racist,do your homework
He's a racist!!1
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The greatest, most natural player of my long life. I've loved EC since I was in high school way back. All these years later, I still listen to his music daily. Layla was the big song that was played at all the wild high school parties. It's still such a wonderful song andthe meaning behind it never gets lost on me.
Thank. You. Dream life❤
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Lyrics of Layla:
What will you do when you get lonely
No one waiting by your side?
You've been running, hiding much too long
You know it's just your foolish pride
Layla, got me on my knees
Layla, begging, darling, please Layla
Darling, won't you ease my worried mind?
Tried to give you consolation
Your old man had let you down
Like a fool, I fell in love with you
You turned my whole world upside down
Layla, got me on my knees
Layla, I'm begging, darling, please Layla
Darling, won't you ease my worried mind?
Make the best of the situation
Before I finally go insane
Please don't say we'll never find a way
Tell me all my love's in vain
Layla, got me on my knees
Layla, I'm begging, darling, please Layla
Darling, won't you ease my worried mind?
(Yeah, yeah)
Layla, got me on my knees
Layla, begging, darling, please Layla
Darling, won't you ease my worried mind?
(Music)
(Announcement)
Layla, got me on my knees
Layla, begging, darling, please Layla
Darling, won't you ease my worried mind?
Layla, got me on my knees
Layla, begging, darling, please Layla
Darling, won't you ease my worried mind?
Thank you SO much for the lyrics!❤
Thanks
Tkx
So true ❤👍
I just found this live version a couple weeks ago and have been listening to it non-stop. I never knew Eric Clapton was such a magnificent live performer. Wow!
Such finesse when he plays. Appreciate this man while hes still here. Never know when this worlds gonna take another legend. R.I.P. EVH
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The crowd was fantastic, that silence while he was playing and singing, so much respect ! I understand why he thanked them like he did :D wonderful performance
In my oppinion the crowd got "fantastic" when they at last stopped clapping :) (edit: writing correction)
That's some deep analysis.. Cool stuff totally agree with u brother
He’s performing in japan, that’s why
He once famously remarked about the Japanese crowds, they'd be almost over-apprehensive. He said almost, mind you. That's an old style English lad being really cool! - Love the guy.
It's all edited out. The yells, clapping, whistling, etc. Here's a cell phone video from the same song, same night. ruclips.net/video/W-siY_fIZys/видео.html
I've always loved his acoustic rendition. He's still got it.
He never lost it
guitarist always got it , in the band I play there are lots a old men , 60 years minimum , there's a 75 yo guy that's fkn kill it with his guitar solos. If you never stop playing , you will even get better thanks to your experience. The hands will follow
Yes this is a verry good version. Except the audience 1:09 please stop with that woooeh. And later again.
Not since he was forced to get the jab. He can't play anymore.
This music will never faded for even a one hundred years.
Legend. I've been listening to you since I was a child. You are undoubtedly the best. Got us on our knees.
Indeed AJJ. Right back to the Yardbirds and Cream days. I remember when he put down 461 Ocean Boulevard...what an epic album. I am five years younger than he is but I feel I grew and aged with him.
Same here one of my favourit artist
I play this version every night for my cat named Layla. She knows it's being played for her and always comes running.
That is so sweet 🖤🐈
Awe 💕🥰
Tabs? I try to figure it out but I get stuck. Any tips are welcome😄
omg so cutee
Awwww I sing to my cat too....I know there incredible and love music her mam cat loved hard rock music...would pit her head actually on the speakers and pretend to sleep she loved music...aj prefers my singing? I cant sing at all....thank you for your post xxxx
Been listening this version of this song for 6 years, a few times every month. It still gives me goosebumps. Best song ever. Thank you Eric
No thank you Mr Clapton!! You've always been there when I've needed someone the most and eased my worried mind for sure ❤
my love of my life is called kilah so very fitting and this song mean the actual world to me. If she would hurry up and come through!! I love her to much to even entertain another relationship. It would just prove I never did love her even while she sleeps with another I just couldn't do the same Maybe one day she'll see the person who loves her more than anyone ❤
A big part in why I use RUclips for music is because of live performances like this. When a live song is done like this no other version can top it
My friend thinks he (clapton)is bad because he's going to a coldplay concert and I'm going to clapton in the 3 arena in Dublin. He is just being biased or something. He keeps calling clapton sh*t even though he never even listened to one of he's songs from start to finish
@@Samissexy it's just prefrences
@@Samissexyok i love Coldplay... But Coldplay over Clapton?! Mans is wilding 😂. Maybe now that Clapton's older i might prefer a Coldplay live show. Wish i could've seen him during his 90s shows.
Too bad they pitch corrected the song. I want the original recording without it.
He delivers an incredibly "laid back" performance here ... yet so perfectly flawless. Slowhand at his finest.
SO par excellent!!!!!
True. And also technically quite flawless. Excellent sound mix for a live performance (expect the keyboard solo maybe)
@@juanzulu1318 cause it’s autotuned
I have never heard an acoustic version of this of this song, but wow a masterpiece
There is a different, earlier acoustic version, also on RUclips. Search: Eric Clapton - Layla (acoustic). It is also a masterpiece. And there are several, various versions from concert settings, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Such a great song, no matter how he presents it.
Wait until you hear Layla from his unplugged album in the 1990s 🤯
@@Demtows that is definitely my favorite version
That's the word: masterpiece.
In my opinion the guitarist: Marcin Patrzalek - Layla version is the best 💕🙏
You can find on RUclips
Everyone who reads this, we don't know each other and probably never will but I wish you all the best in life and all the luck in the world
И я тебе, брат, желаю всего самого наилучшего!
Thanks buddy. I need it
Tudo de melhor para nós todos👊✌️🍀
may God bless you!
Самый лучший комментарий❤
I love when artists revamp a classic. It’s like hearing a new song all over again with the added nostalgia of knowing all the words
Indeed, these ppl dont just grow old they grow better 8)
The voices of the girls of the chorus are absolutely angelical, and Clapton is amazing…exquisite, perfect!!!!!
Pode crer
pure velvet baby
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Silky and sweet
@@joladoch what's hers name?
My mum in her 70s , I’m mid 40s and my 17 yr old daughter can all listen to this all day! Just hits different!
Music. Is me too. Hear ❤
I really loved Eric Clapton. He's a legend. Kisses Eric from the Philippines. Im Jade 60 yrs old.
Incredible sounds.
True, that sound of guitar is so beautiful
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He can play guitar like a Ring of a bell
Yeah, thats true men. I feel like in heaven.
is it hifidelity.. 80 ears are online
This song is 100% my wife. I lost her a day ago, and even in death, she gave of herself as an organ donor. Three people's lives were saved because of her gracious donations. I will love her forever.
Beautiful is the gift of life she so generously gave on her way to the other side. Eric strums to you both, hopefully reminding you that you will be reunited once again some day. I am very sorry for your loss. Time will bring you some relief from the pain, as your love continues for eternity. 💖❤💙
So sorry for your lost, words have no meanings, hope time will heal your wounds !!!
HUGE W BRO GOOD JOB. The single life is AWESOME. Fuck that bitch!
I'm so sorry for your loss 😢
I am so sorry for the loss of your wife. Try to find strength! Right way to go.
The tone of this recording is ridiculously good. The feel and spatial quality, audience presence and staging. . . You're there.
Really good recording
I love this song and I think Eric Clapton is the best guitarist ever.
Me, 27 years old, listening to this a lot of times during my learning sessions. LOVE.
Insane self-confidence and comfort in delivering his music. He must feel very safe and home on stage.
He is Music
Yeah, the bloak has balls… self confidence? I mean he wrote the song about one of the Beatles wives?
He’s lucky George didn’t pull a Beatles card and have him disappear.
Well, he's been going there for 40 years. :)
He owns the guitar!
He's bin threw the mill though
legend has it he plays the intro so long because he wants to give them a chance to spot this one
Grateful Dead used to do that thang!
Liked it at 28 likes comments gonna blow up for sure
No, he was tuning the guitar
@@layla51636 Ummmm....what??? Never once did he touch the tuners.
God I love this reference
I was today years old when I discovered Eric Clapton with this video… I’m currently 35, thank your Sir 🥂
every single time i hear layla, it is played differently by eric clapton... and every time its perfect... how can one man be such a genius (plus the amazing band and backing vocals of course)
The song became age-appropriate. Undoubtedly one of the best guitarists in history. And this song was and remains legendary. It sounds great.
Che?! 😮😯😲
Asesino
love how he just sits there and does his thing
Like chatting with his long time best friend . Love ❤
We don't look for old songs, we look for the memories they carry🙏❤
Dont know where he found those backup singers - but what a beautiful complement they add.... Beautiful, soft and perfectly delivered. Love this rendition!!! Can't tell one voice from the other and they're both just amazing. Thank you girls!! Thank you Eric!!
Kathleen Wilbur so good
*This song has no expiration date, it will never lose its uniqueness and relevance.*
and it never made it to the top 40
@@garyt19651 зато среди людских сердец❤❤❤❤❤ он занимает одно из первых мест❤
Those two women's voices are really enriching the chorus, it feels more alive. A very nice touch, great performance!
Absolutely agree, they have amazing voices that mixes together great, and with Eric on top, its mezmerizing
This is by far one of the best versions of this song. So beautiful
Back in high school/early college when I started writing music my friend had one of those rugs in his room. I hadn't realized until later that those rugs had a shared love from many musicians, but it wasn't too surprising. There's something magical about those rugs.
They really tie the room together
@@VictorPrata yeah dude
🙂me to since 1963 kolyma susuman burkandiya
Nobody talks about the bassist, he is just awesome!
Funny how bass is the most underrated instrument by noobs, yet without doubt the most crucial part of any song! beat is the back bone, bass is the body, everything else is clothing..
@@CADdesignr the heartbeat... the pulse!
Жопа это голова..🤗🤗🤗
@@CADdesignr couldn’t said it better
Nathan East. One of the greatest bassist of the history!
Those backing singers, absolutely phenomenal! ❤️
True!!
Shame he’s auto tuned
@@michaelthornton2234 looks manually tuned to me
Who are they?
@@BobRooney290 is this a dad joke?
If not could u please educate me on manual tuning I haven’t heard of it before
Dziękuję za ten utwór!Życzę dużo zdrowia Panie Eryku!!!
After all these years and he still sounds so bloody magical.
Can this human being just live forever
I wish! Hes my biggest influence guitar-wise
Him and Paul McCartney
Seems HE will ☺️ ❤️
Layla is written about a woman married to his close friend, a member of the Beatles, George Harrison... but he’s an incredible musician.
Although he will eventually, his name will never!
The way he knows his way around that guitar is amazing, it's like it's part of his body. Perfect performance absolutely sublime.
I met him at the National Concert Hall: he is a fantastic artist and he granted me of his autograph on my Opus3 recording !!! An incredible human being ! I have many recordings of Eric, love his music.
Very special coming from a class act👏
Songs of his fill my heart with this weird joy\sorrow feeling. My husband who passed in 2015 at age 36 and I used to go on long road trips listening to all his cds in the car and belting it out. The unplugged layla was his fave, and I do believe if he had lived long enough to hear this version he would have freakin loved in. My heart hurts in the best way right now. I hope someday I get to go to a concert of our favorite artist. Feckin beautiful!
The unplugged version of Layla is quite possibly one of the best songs sung 🦁♥️ your husband was a man of great taste
Love you!
I was gonna like the comment but the number of likes are in a perfect number that shouldn't be disturbed. So I write what I feel.. stay happy and blessed mam! 🙏❤️
Stay ❤️ sister 👍
Beautiful Brandy...thank you for sharing :)
He's the coolest grandpa we all need.
Indeed
if you are not musician, you like Eric's music anymore
Who is the coolest grandpa in your opinion? Im just curious.
@@elekdomink2925 Paul McCartney
@@yanosan6232 Perfect
Such a world’s love and treasure. He eases my troubled soul; a musical salve🧡
Happy to know that people still like this kind of music ❤️
Ah. Indeed.
Took me 24 years to be able to play this song 😢 My name is Kayla my dad used to sing this song to me when ì was little before he died.
I'm really sorry for your dad, hope he hears you playing this song every time ❤❤
Such a shame this version is not on Spotify! Best rendition imo. Love the sound quality.
I know right
I’ve been conflicted about switching to RUclips music because of situations like this
Spotify sUcks, bro
It’s 2023 and THIS SONG STILL GOES STRONG!!!😍
Timeless , amazing , this is for eternity.
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You all can debate, but this is the best acoustic performance of Layla! The intro is melodic and phenomenal, seems like it existed but was only an improvisation!
It's so cool to hear this song in such a laid back groove. Add that to the fact it's a live performance and it makes it all the more impressive
Its crazy how many people come back to this everyday... this song is masterpiece!
3times in week
At this point the youtube mix algorithm has figured out that I almost never skip this when it autoplays, so I hear it sometimes multiple times a day. I'm not complaining :D I love this song.
@@phumble87 I hate algorithm ...... it makes up your mind, sucks
Incredible that he makes this song sound fresh every time.
Dear Eric Clapton…..
Thanks so much Eric Clapton for your performance for Layla incredible video well done your team is super amazing support you all good luck on your tours this year in 2024
I've listened to this three or four times a week, every week for the last year or so. Never gets old
do what you gotta do to get through 2020 my dude
jesus hahaha
BEST VERSION of the song hands down. And its even more impressive that its live.
I was in this concert and I was 15. It was my first concert ever and needless to say I was mind blown, got teary eyed and everything when he played Tears in Heaven and Wonderful Tonight
Was this in China or Hong Kong?
Edit: Japan/Singapore
Lucky! No one will beat your first concert!
@@jay221982 London mate, its literally the concert in the video
@@reddog25th Oh yeah, can't thank my dad enough for it
@@shashankiyer5751 You may have your dates confused as this was part of his Mid and Far East tour and if you notice the audience, they're all of Japanese/Chinese ethnicity. Hence my question about location.
Great ! I send it to a young boy who is playing guitar ... hoping he will find inspiration in this absolute fantastic performance. Greetings from Belgium
Those two back up singers are just amazing.
They are auto-tuned per Wings of Pegasus. fyi. so is EC in this digital recording. of course, not at live.
I just can't accept that we will lose this guy some day
is the way....the way of all flesh.
@Tom Bystander is already a weird place...very weird.
Make the best of the situation, before we all finally go insane
Gina Frazier you’re so right! After ginger’s demise we need to enjoy this man more, this generation!
@@joycesanders4898 Ahh, another Gojira listener?
One of the greatest songs ever written. And written for the wife of a mate he'd fallen for. It's amazing how it can be played in so many different ways and still communicate the same emotion.
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Oliver Smiddy, a great song can be played in almost any way and always hit the spot, rock, jazz, swing, regae, symphonic, endless possibilities. Brilliant Eric.👍🇬🇧
Well yes obviously, thanks for repeating my point.
Clapton is awesome as always, but these ladies - they deserve recognition, they carried 💯
I remember when my older brother got this album. I remember sitting on the floor in his room listening to the original "Layla" version. Amazing song, amazing memories. That was over 45 years ago, but seems like yesterday when the memories floor in. Ahhhh, the power of music, I love it so
Right on.
i am 12 year old, but i too love real musik.
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The power of music to be able to transport you back in time
Sometimes I wish I had a timemachine, go back in time and listen to these classics when they were released. Somehow ipods and spotify dont feel authentic.
Eric Clapton is a pure genius , i have been in love with him since his beginning ...thats a long time to be in love ,,,,, im now 74 years old xx WOW XX
jane oughton ok boomer
@@joshhodgson3659 Pardon me ?
@@joshhodgson3659 jesus man lmao
So you’re the same age as him,Clapton. He’s also 74.
GOD gave Eric Clapton something that he feel all through his soul I'm sure. Guitar people are born not made. Mr. Clapton you're the best. GOD Bless🎸
@EricClapton55 I am 58. I have been a fan for as long as I can remember. My daddy was a guitar man. Daddy would take us with him to friends houses to play music until the wee hours of the morning. I say this because the love for music in my home was great. Thank you for the many hours of enjoyment that you give the world.
There is no god.
@@chrisschepper9312 I will be praying for you.
just incredible - the pitch on the B string during the riff is freaking killing me...amazing
Clapton is without a doubt the greatest in history
@@RobertJohnson-lu9vb LMAO!
@@lukelyons7255 That's enough to not make him 'without a doubt the greatest in history'.... :'D
@@lukelyons7255 Saying that he's 'without a doubt the greatest in history' is asinine and laughable. Get with it. :'D
@@CooManTunes aaaaaaah quit being a prick on the Internet and just the enjoy the music
[LYRICS]
What'll you do when you get lonely?
No one waiting by your side?
You've been running and hiding much too long.
You know it's just your foolish pride.
Layla,
Got me on my knees, Layla.
Begging, darling please, Layla.
Darling won't you ease my worried mind.
Tried to give you consolation
When your old man had let you down.
Like a fool, I fell in love with you.
You've turned my whole world upside down.
Layla,
Got me on my knees, Layla.
Begging, darling please, Layla.
Darling won't you ease my worried mind.
Make the best of the situation
Before I finally go insane.
Please don't say, we'll never find a way
Tell me all my love's in vain.
Layla,
Got me on my knees, Layla.
Begging, darling please, Layla.
Darling won't you ease my worried mind.
Layla,
Got me on my knees, Layla.
Begging, darling please, Layla.
Darling won't you ease my worried mind.
Thanx
El hombre con las letras
Awesome 😎
he says its the best place he's ever played because the people are quiet and respectful. Wait to cheer at the end of the song people!!
Where is this performance at anyways?
The Nippon Budokan in Tokyo
That was beautiful and I loved it.
Amazing simple way about his music all these years thru so much heartache. God Bless Eric! Thx for sharing.
Seen him play the Albert Hall several times Always a privilege.
Wow
I can't get over how clean that guitar sounds.
Idk if you know, it's plugged in. Just had to let you know. What if Didn't? that'd be dumb, ya know? Just sayin' n' such&etc.& so on.
@@roachdoggjr45 ?
@@milan5079 issajoke
@@roachdoggjr45 u high
@@Undesignedd ye
I listened to all of the Chicago songs from my brothers record collection. I heard this song by the handsome Terry Kath and fell in love with it. I played it over and over and danced alone and listened to it over and over. What a masterpiece. Even today it takes me back to a carefree time with great music from a master.
I L-O-V-E every single Clapton version of this song. Perfect.
That's nice, but Skydog had more to do with the guitar in Layla than Eric. Duane Allman played 2 out of 3 guitars. Created the infamous riff, and at 2:18 you hear Skydog's outrageous slide SOLO laid on top of a track of them both
I am a Clapton fan, but as a die-hard ABB fan, on this song I take exception
It’s just a flawless song that he just can’t mess up after all he did get the girl because of this
@@happymonky0079 The relationship was over before the song came out
Thanks for your sincere compliment and love, I’m not complete without you as my Fan 🌹🎻 I have you to be most thankful for 🎻🎻🌹
As Oscar Wilde once said: There are 2 tragedies in life: "one is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it". Never truer for Eric and the song he wrote about George Harrison's wife Pattie Boyd. One translation for the meaning of Layla is "intoxication" which was quite true about Eric at the time he wrote it.
I just so admire Eric Clapton - his music, his unrivalled (for me) guitar playing but just as importantly his victory over the demons of drug and alcohol addiction. You're my man, Eric.
I thought "Wonderful tonight" was the one inspired by Pattie Boyd. Good to know that Layla too. He was quite a man in his youth and he still is. Although not the man you would want to be around if you had a beautiful wife. :P
Greg you're so right I admire him as you from the depths of my heart I can listen 500 times "layla" I always have chills to listen to his extraordinary guitar game for me is a person and an extraordinary guitarist
Every day he gives me energy in everything I do and pushes me to continue playing the guitar that listens
Clearly I love it from the depths of my soul
Thank you very much Eric
@@Akashpagol You've got it Brother. You cant take it away from him though as he's the worlds greatest guitarist whether he's playing electric or acoustic. I'm almost 70 and I never get sick of his music. He's mellowed over the years so he's like a good bottle of wine - more enjoyable as the years progress. Been following EC since 1968 when I first heard Sunshine of Your Love and I was going out with a really hot blond chick. Ha Ha
@@viepratiquedesoutils8049 Isn't it a great world when you can be inspired by someone's music like EC's. I'm not a musician but I couldn't live in a world without Eric Clapton's music. I regard him as the worlds greatest guitarist whether he's playing electric or acoustic. I'm almost 70 and I never get sick of his music. He's mellowed over the years so he's like a good bottle of wine - more enjoyable as the years progress. Been following EC since 1968 when I first heard Sunshine of Your Love. Bless you Buddy. Keep being inspired by the great EC.
@@Akashpagol He wrote "Layla", "Wonderfull Tonight", "Bell Bottom Blues" and another one (when they just got divorced) for/inspired by the Pattie.
The mixing of this live concert is beyond good. This sounds like a studio recording!
Yes I agree. Makes me wonder if a condenser studio microphone is really needed because that live dynamic microphone sounds amazing
were was this
That’s the Albert Hall for you: everything sounds great!
❤️ beautiful live
He's one of the greatest artist that ever lived
What'll you do when you get lonely
And nobody's waiting by your side?
You've been running and hiding much too long
You know it's just your foolish pride
Layla, you've got me on my knees
Layla, I'm begging, darling please
Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind
I tried to give you consolation
When your old man had let you down
Like a fool, I fell in love with you
You turned my whole world upside down
Layla, you've got me on my knees
Layla, I'm begging, darling please
Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind
Make the best of the situation
Before I finally go insane
Please don't say we'll never find a way
And tell me all my love's in vain
Layla, you've got me on my knees
Layla, I'm begging, darling please
Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind
Layla, you've got me on my knees
Layla, I'm begging, darling please
Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind
When you think Layla could not get any better after the riginal and the 90´s unplugged version, this guy comes and does something like this. Thanks, Eric. You are out of this world!
Well played. Well sung. Keep on going!🔥