Here's a "dark horse" candidate (distant pun unintended): Dave Mason's 1970 solo debut/masterpiece "Alone Together". (K, I know everything is "underappreciated" to someone on RUclips, but this l.p. actually IS 😉) Fun fact: Dave played on early Derek and the Dominos sessions and their 1st gig.
Abigail, as someone old enough to be your grandpa,this was simply the most astounding review/reaction that I have ever heard. The love you have for these songs comes pouring out and overwhelmed me. This was the best 1 hour + that I have spent in a long, long time. You killed it, kiddo👍
i saw clapton when i was 17 at an outdoor venue long before the unplugged version of "layla" was ever considered and whatever conflicted feelings you or i have about him, seeing him in the early 80's was something to behold. his main home is about an hour away from me? do i want to bother him? no. do i know anything about being a rock god and the behavior that stems from addicted to drink and drugs at the height of the sexual revolution and after? no. nice appreciation of dowd and whitlock and duane. "little wing" was recorded just before hendrix died. i thought it had to have been been done after. you killed it, kiddo indeed. you're duane's age now. keep off motorbikes. take uber rides!
It was for sure, but..and there's always a 'but' right?, but, it needs a part 2, (double album, right?), focusing super-hard on the Duane Allman story.
Jim Gordon's story is such a tragedy. Guy clearly lost a battle with his mental illness, but he contributed some of the greatest Drum tracks ever rcorded to history.
If you didnt know Jim`s whole story you would say he was a monster and deserved to die in prison. Its a bit more nuanced than that. Ultimatley he was a victim of a terrible mental illness.
Eric Clapton: I need some songs for my new album. George Harrison: You want me to help out with the writing, like on Badge? Eric Clapton: Or I could just write some love songs about your wife. George Harrison: What? Eric Clapton: What?
It's kinda nice for us oldies to see a young person respond so positively to the iconic albums of our youth. This one brings up so many memories. I can't believe I'm still listening to it. When I bought the CD in the 90s I thought I was a daft old bugger wallowing in nostalgia , yet here I am again lol listening to an analysis of it. Good music doesn't get old, it doesn't 'date' that is a myth.
Wow, for one so young you would think you had been a music journalist through the 60s and 70s ! Highly impressive knowledge/ researching and thoroughly engaging. More flower-power to you girl !😎 ✌ 🌼
Very well done Abigail. You are very knowledgeable and eloquent with all of your music appreciations. I know this Layla one is a year old now but it was fun to watch and I may have heard a few more details that I hadn' already known. I have been an Eric fan for 60 years now (yes!). By the time Layla and the Dominoes came to be, I was deeply moved by all of Cream and the Blind Faith album. I didn't know about Layla until about 10 months after is was created. In early July of 1971, I hear Statesborough Blues from The Allman Brothers Live and was blown away. I called my twin brother on the phone and said, "turn on the radio!" (CHOM FM in Montreal was ahead of it's time). A week later, Brian called me and said "turn on the radio." This time it was "Have You Ever Loved A Woman" from Layla. That was my intro to Duane and the Layla LP. Very quickly, we were discovering all the their great tunes from those albums. By the end of the summer, I actually saw The Allman Brothers Band live at a great outdoor concert and my life had change completely. Ironically and sadly, Brian and I were taking the commuter train to town to work for our Dad's company. Reading the morning paper, we found out that Duane died. The world had indeed changed greatly but today, Layla (And Other Assorted Love Songs) is still tied for my #1 along with Blind Faith and Abbey Road. I could write a few books on how Eric Clapton has affected me. I'm glad that he is still doing well and sounding great with his music. Something you might want to look for is a live recording of Eric and band on July 9, 1974 in Montreal. It was about the 7th show of that come-back tour and he sounded great. I have had a recording of it for years but this new version appeared on you tube in the last day or two. It sounds better and clearer than what I had before. I was at that show in 74 and it was my first of 6 times ever seeing Eric live. I was with a bunch of close friends but I couldn't speak for 2 hours after the show was done. Check it out. My understanding, is that Patty and Eric had finally united in a steady relationship around the time of that Montreal show. Cheers . . . bye . . .
I’m late to the game. This is a fantastic series. Thanks for being so in depth and intelligent about my absolutely favorite art form. I’m a huge fan of this album
You need to check out another great album from that era, "Eric Clapton", his first solo album. Great songs w lots of harmonies by Bobby Whitlock. "Let it rain" is an unforgotten classic.
This album is a curse. I was 23 years old when I first listened to it. I was going through the same pain Eric was going through so hearing this music definitely changed my life and not for the better. I do enjoy the music although it does make me sad. I never did get the girl but am very thankful for it since I now have the most wonderful daughter I could ever hope for. Thank you for your detailed info, it is always much appreciated and I wish you better events in your life than I had with it. You’re right about the fact that it kills everything in it’s path.
"I feel like Clapton was best when he had somebody he deeply respected and who could actually challenge him" Spot on. I've never attended a EC gig per se, but I've seen him many times over the years. He was certainly on top form when I saw him with Steve Winwood, but even more so when I was lucky enough to catch four of Cream's gigs in 2005. Those were the only times I could really grok why some people referred to him as God.
I was never a Clapton fan but I have a new appreciation after watching this. Thank you! Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here was my personal "before and after" moment.
Your knowledge of late 60's/early 70's rock shines through yet again. This album was the high point of Eric Clapton's career that he never got close to again imo. The period 1969-74 really was a golden age for rock. A real tragedy that Duane Allman was killed in a motorcycle accident just a year after this album was made.
Disagree. Disraeli Gears is also amazing, as is Derek and Dominos In Concert. 461 Ocean Blvd, Slowhand, From the Cradle, Unplugged all awesome too. But I would also argue that no one else has reached this band's height - its arguably the greatest album in rock history.
The new bud-tender at the local cannabis store's name is Layla. She is delightful. I asked her if she had ever heard of Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs and she (23 years old?) had never heard of it. I am speechless. Of course I wrote it down for her.
This video opened so many doors to worlds I've never before explored, I don't know where to begin! Though Eric Clapton was certainly popular to many of my peers, only a small part of his music was on my radar at the time. Now of course I realize how interconnected the rock music world was at that time and I love the deep dives! Your video is my first deep dive into Layla! I honestly knew nothing about this record except Derrick is Eric and I liked the title track and loved the music of Bell Bottom Blues! I had no clue "what it's all a-bout" (see what I did there?). I had to back it up and listen to you again several times because my mind was getting blown!!! I now must finally get my hands on this record and get immersed! Thank you for this extremely well researched and fascinating piece!
thank you so much! you picked a great place to start, pretty sure i accidentally made the most thorough deep-dive on layla on all of youtube haha. enjoy your copy whenever you find it!
Abigail, thanks so much for the deep dive into Derek and the Dominos! Thank you for the feminine take on his laying it all on the line for love Lp!! The title tells it all , as does the back cover, but I never got it before your video. I have two ATCO copies and two RSO copies. I dusted off an ATCO copy and can now enjoy the album as a whole (rather than just one side at a time)! The context is everything and puts this album back where it belongs , alongside his very best albums of all time (such as Goodbye Cream)!!!
Abigail I've been back in to collecting records since 2017 and since them I have streamed countless music videos. This week I discovered your channel, and I thoroughly enjoyed the Layla episode. I learned a lot I didn't know about this album given the terrific research you do, and I loved the personal story about Dan (?) giving you his entire collection. You also make the videos incredibly engaging and very fun, and I LoL several times every video! I rarely Like videos, but yours I have both Liked and Subscribed, and I look forward to streaming EVERY SINGLE ONE of your Vinyl Monday videos! Thank you for all you do to enrich the vinyl collecting experience!
Bobby Whitlock took those pictures on a Polaroid instant camera, he has a RUclips channel and talks a lot about his time with Eric. This is my favorite in my collection as well next to my UK pressing of All Things Must Pass.
This album, in my opinion, is the peak of Eric’s career. The vocals with Eric and Bobby are emotion filled, and the guitar playing is more dynamic than it was during his Cream and Bluesbreakers days. Definitely one of my favorite albums of all time. Oh, and the research you did on this album is great, I didn’t know a lot of that.
you're right, his playing was finest here - i do love that he gets more secure as a player as the years go by, but nothing compares to the fire and magic of layla. it's hard not to wonder what might've been had clapton not been decimated by this record's failure. but at the same time, i really and truly think this record was/is impossible to truly follow up
@@abigaildevoe Yeah, this record is definitely perfection and it is insane that it wasn’t more respected at the time. I enjoy his other 70s albums though, and he also had some very good musicians with him after he came back from his heroin hiatus.
I just watched your review on Layla and really enjoyed it. I've been watching several of your reviews as I was recently turned on to you by my son Laec. I'm 69 and have been a professional drummer on the US west coast of the for over 55 years. I have a fairly large vinyl collection with a wide range of different genres. I found all your reviews very well done as I am entertained by your humor and intrigued by your analysis. Layla really felt good to watch because not only was it factual but, you really connect with a great sense of genuine feeling and emotion as well as your wonderful sense of humor which also comes of as genuine. I'm going to continue to catch-up with more your prior reviews and hope to find news ones as well.
Oh my darling, what a wonderful, insightful soul you are. The greatest things in my life have always found me when I wasn’t looking for them. An hour ago I opened up my RUclips app and there you were holding up the signal most important piece of music from my life…start to finish, you nailed it! 50 years ago, in my early 20s, I recall being moved to tears the first time I heard this song as I sat and pondered my life without the young lady I thought was going to be mine forever. For 50 years the pain and anguish returns every time I hear those opening notes and “there is nothing I can do”, not then, not now. As I listened to your narration, tears came to my eyes as easily now as back 50 years ago. My life would change over the next 50 years, yet the entire experience which is this magnificent album will always flood back as I here those opening notes of Layla. I was blessed, having grown up in Chicago, Albert King was one of the many great blues artists I would go see at some of the many small venues in town. As you sang “there is nothing I can do”, “there is nothing I can do”, “there is nothing I can do”, “there is nothing I can do” I chocked up and again, You Nailed It! YES!!! How absolutely appropriate it’s the first time I’ve heard of you as you cover this classic. I will be listening often to your other videos.
This album really affected me very strongly. High school, cruising with my bf and our friends listening to Layla on the 8 track.. I don't know which song is my fav - Bell Bottom Blues is killer , tho - "Do you want to see me crawl across the floor to you..." OMG I was soooo in love with my boyfriend. That song summed it up.
Classic rock n roll needs programmes like this especially from the young. The music of this era is the text book in music school, they are all la crem de la crem mon amme!!! ❤❤❤
Hello, Abby! First time viewer here and new subscriber! This might get lost in the comments but I just want to say that I enjoyed your take on the Layla album! Layla is my all time favorite song and favorite album as well. I’ve first heard Layla when I was 4 years old. It was introduced to me by my grandfather (1950-2004). Every time I visit his grave, I always play it for him while we talk. 22 years later and I have never gotten tired of listening to Layla. I too was moved by this song and it has gotten me through tough times as well! This song has so many meanings to me. It is awesome that someone my age knows the story of Layla. If I ever have a daughter, her name will be Layla of course. Fun fact, I even got the album cover tattooed on my chest! Looking forward to more vinyl Mondays! God bless, Abby! Aaron
Congrats Abby on a fab Season 1! Re. "Layla", your deep feeling moves and inspires; Duane was clearly key to what seem to have been amazing sessions. This is a record directly from the heart, a cultural touchstone of the post-60's 70's. Now all I want to do is thank you girl for the groovy clothes and humor, and wait, you sing😎
I was a bit confused by the description of the track Layla but on listening to it I realised that I had never heard the first version of Layla. Despite being older than the album. I had only heard the polished, respectable later versions. That was definitely the work of a madman. Edited to add: I laughed solidly from after you thanked Eric, I guess, to the end of the video.
Holy mother of god.. This deep dive, and personal journey of yours is incredible. Thank you for the back story of getting Dan's collection of vinyl and what happened next. I have wondered what will eventually happen to my 1,000 plus record collection after I am gone and can only hope it falls into the hands of someone like you that appreciates and fully understands that music is not just a recreational thing but is a door into the individual listener's soul and spirit.
Abigail, the bass is more in the mix on the remaster because they mixed to sound good on AM car radios in the Layla era. Look for this on many remixed albums from the 70's. Especially the Stones remixes. They make you realize how good Charlie and Bill held a groove.
The shortening of the Layla track for the top 40 market was of course a horrendous practice at the time. The practice changed my music collecting practices though a bit earlier than the release of this album. In 1967, at 13 years old, my world was finding pop bottles, turning them in for cash and buying 45's. The new group, the Doors came out with their self named album, 'The Doors', and they released singles, I think Break on Through was first, then Light My Fire. These I got but soon I heard the full version of Light My Fire at a friend's house that had the album. My whole perspective about records changed and when I picked up a Moody Blues album at a swap meet a year or so later, I realized that pop bottles were not going to pay for what I needed. I needed money for albums! It was the start of that whole 'working for a living' deal that I had to do and continued until last year when I retired. Still have all those hundreds of albums though. (as well as the 45's)
I too was given Layla. A work-friend of my mother had purchased the album after hearing the title track and gave it me, saying it was "horrible". I got this in 1971 and still have it today. I only play the CD version these days, but like you will never part with the vinyl. A classic album. My fave track is Bell-Bottom Blues, so thanks ofr the background story on it. You are a beautiful woman.
This is great, Abigail. I'm not even a big fan of Derek and the Dominoes, but I loved your passionate and intelligent analysis so watched until the end. I learned a lot!
28:31 I seem to recall a story that Clapton told about finding a left-handed Strat to give to Hendrix, and showing up where he was supposed to play that night, only to hear the news that he had died. I went through about twenty five years of idolizing Clapton (I was pretty much introduced to him by Live Aid, like a lot of late Gen X) and I just found this channel and holy &$#@, this is an absolute doctoral dissertation of an album review.
I’m so obsessed by this album so much so that apart from knowing the basics (whom Layla was, band line up) I’ve only ever just submitted myself to the music, it never fails to blow me away. This really is a deliciously deep dive and I am learning so much from this! Thank you
You did a great job covering this album. You have done allot of research. Back in the 60’s actually stopped following Clapton after Cream. I am getting into this album now. Thanks
thanks so much, i really try to do the albums i cover justice. interesting you say that, my favorite period of clapton's work is post-cream, pre-solo projects!
Rita Coolidge claims that she wrote the piano break that's in the song Layla. She describes it in detail in her autobiography Delta Lady. Witlock denies that claim. Hmmmm......
Thoroughly enjoyed your discussion about Layla. Was doing an art project in my studio and it just came up in the feed and I was too involved in what I was doing and so I let it run. I’m glad I did. Gave me a new appreciation for that album.❤
Love your dedication to an in-depth 33:11 breakdown of an entire album. That being said, I'm still waiting for an artist you critique that I really dig.
The love and passion for music that exudes from your videos is so inspiring and has reawakened my love for the music I once loved, but for some reason left behind. When I first discovered Layla (the track) in high school it was constantly on repeat. Although I never got around to listening to the album in full (this was pre-streaming days, so for some reason I just never got around to it) the song itself definitely played a part in introducing me to some incredible music. An extremely formative time in my life, I wouldn’t be the person I am today if not for the rabbit hole the song Layla, amongst others, led me down.
comments like this mean the world to me, thank you SO much. i hope rediscovering your love for music is just as magical as it was the first time around, and i’m honored to be a part of it :’)
The Fender Stratocaster on the back was called Brownie. EC, sold that for proceeds to his Crossroads Centre on Antigua. $8-900k, can't remember the exact amount. Mr. Clapton, is a very generous soul and family man. Thank you for everything, dear sir.
Add the Domino's and Duane Allman together and what do you get? A classic! Off the top of my head, Key to the Highway, Ever Loved a Woman and Little Wing blow me away. But, there's no filler, just killer. When Clapton's name is brought up years from now, Layla and Cream will be right up there. Imagine being Pattie and having these love songs written for you. Something, Layla, Wonderful Tonight, etc. That last song on Layla, Thorn Tree is one of the saddest songs I've ever heard (I had gone through a bad break up recently at that time). A few years later I read that Bobby Whitlock wrote the song over his lost dog!! I kid you not. I felt hoodwinked to say the least. Do a little research if you must.
Interesting to note that Cream is now survived by Eric Clapton only. Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker RIP legends of rock. However from I first heard this album I was blown away. ❤❤❤❤❤
I love your review . Very entertaining and insightful . I am amazed by this record and was when it was released. It was my go to album when I was crushing on a women or heartbroken. Its exhibit A in any defense of Eric Clapton as an artist . I would also include Blind Faith but that’s most likely because I saw them at a festival along with Bonnie and Delaney in July 69 . I would slightly quibble with your exclusion of Have you ever loved a Women as part of the A plot line as the lyrics are about being in love with your best friends women . But I loved you review .Thank You for your well researched takes .
This was a terrific review of Layla with many incredible insights. I first heard Layla on a small FM station, WLIR, who heavily played it. I would call it an FM hit. My perspective on the recording is that the vinyl version is superior to the CD which I consider muddy. Years later, I was at a Bruce Hornsby concert. There was no opening act so they were piping in recorded music. When Layla hit the speakers the crowd erupted as if Clapton himself hit appeared onstage.
This is my absolute favorite album of all time. Dad sold his 62 burst strat for my birth right. 36 now and have listened to this album once a week. I love them all but key to the highway seems to please the ears the most.... thanks for this!
Excellent review! I'm now going back after 40+ years and listening to the Layla album, with the new insights you've shared here. I'll let you know my reactions.
Your passion behind these videos inspires me and my art, your love for this music inspires me to write my own music. You should feel proud of this channel, and this video. You created a new RUclips classic channel in my opinion. I'm always excited to see what's next and always wanna come back to learn something new every Monday. Keep up the great work, I love you so much and can't wait to see what's next 😘😘🧡🧡
Great job. Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs is my favorite album of all-time, as well. I first heard it when it first came out. I was only 11, but it touched my soul in a way that no other album had, or has, since. I love that your passion for it is as strong as mine. I've seen Clapton live 6 times over the years, and I've seen him perform only the electric part, the acoustic version, and the full version, both with his band and also with guest artists. I like the original version the best. Thank you for doing this. You've made my heart sing.
You are a remarkable soul. If I ever do manage to realise the dream of making my own music known to the world, it would be a pleasure to make your acquaintance.
I'm sure we all have that special album in our lives that kick started our deep love for music, and you've certainly highlighted your own personal favourite here. As you said, this video was THE BIG ONE for you, and how well you presented it to us, with depth and love for everything contained within those grooves and far beyond. I've enjoyed all your Vinyl Monday videos so much and am very grateful to you for making them, thank you so much.
My 2nd comment on your channel! I am under 20 yrs old, but I sure dig music from the past! Most genres and styles! I just had to let you know, Layla is my 2nd favorite rock song of all time! My favorite is Hotel California by The Eagles! You really put out great content, and you do it with style, humor and so many other positive attributes! Keep it up and have a great one!
Abby, you’re a star! Layla might be my very favourite rock song of all time. I would like to see a review of Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys done in your own inimitable style. Awesome as always, thank you!
Thank you Abby... Your exposition of Layla, etc., was like having a memorable dream explained by a therapist many years afterwards. The Allman Brothers were playing at the free stage at the Atlanta Pop Festival in July of 1970, only steps from where we were camped under the pines... They were only just emerging from local notoriety to the world stage. We heard them again at the Love Valley Festival in North Carolina a few weeks later... We saw Hendrix on the 4th of July and later at a free stage in Florida... and then he was gone and we were consoled with a majestic message that All Things Must Pass, but I'll never forget being pinned to my chair listening to Layla for the first time that year... hearing music so good it hurt, music that could contain all that beauty and pain. It was as if those records took the entire enterprise to a whole new level... You've done the music and story justice and more!
Thank you for making such a fun and in-depth analysis of Layla! You put a lot of work into your videos and they are really fun to watch. The story of how you got your record collection was a nice anecdote. I frequently give records away as well. It's really rewarding being able to share the art that you are passionate about with others.
Thanking Patti Boyd is like thanking something for forming. And after that; something that was thrown around for the personal gain of others and not because the person that formation became. So, thank you Patti Boyd for being akin to a piece of rock!
Eric's got a decent voice but Bobby was the better singer and he complemented Eric so well on this album. Bobby had the power and 'filled out' Eric's voice such that at times their voices were as one. Much is made of Duane's contribution but Bobby and the Dominos were equally important to the album's success.
Saw Eric Clapton play in Manchester at the Manchester Evening News Arena 😀 As he began and proceeded to play Key to the highway I began to cry 😢 tears 😢 as it was so beautiful 😍
It's great to hear the perspective from a young person who had an epiphany with this album. I've experienced that feeling many times throughout my life with so many albums. But that first one that hits you like a bolt of lightning is always special. For me, that album was the Blue Album by The Beatles. That was the one that got me to tune in & turn on. It opened up a myriad of doors to other bands. Have fun during your break!
very special indeed :) i was lucky enough to have two of those: this album and the episode i have scheduled for november 21st. lightning rod moments that blew the doors of musical discovery wide open
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Love. Forever Changes.
A gift from a flower to a garden by Donovan
Here's a "dark horse" candidate (distant pun unintended): Dave Mason's 1970 solo debut/masterpiece "Alone Together". (K, I know everything is "underappreciated" to someone on RUclips, but this l.p. actually IS 😉)
Fun fact: Dave played on early Derek and the Dominos sessions and their 1st gig.
The greatest album of all-time..... Rolling Stones Exile on Main Street👍
David Bowie - Pin Ups
Abigail, as someone old enough to be your grandpa,this was simply the most astounding review/reaction that I have ever heard. The love you have for these songs comes pouring out and overwhelmed me. This was the best 1 hour + that I have spent in a long, long time. You killed it, kiddo👍
i saw clapton when i was 17 at an outdoor venue long before the unplugged version of "layla" was ever considered and whatever conflicted feelings you or i have about him, seeing him in the early 80's was something to behold. his main home is about an hour away from me? do i want to bother him? no. do i know anything about being a rock god and the behavior that stems from addicted to drink and drugs at the height of the sexual revolution and after? no. nice appreciation of dowd and whitlock and duane. "little wing" was recorded just before hendrix died. i thought it had to have been been done after. you killed it, kiddo indeed. you're duane's age now. keep off motorbikes. take uber rides!
It was for sure, but..and there's always a 'but' right?, but, it needs a part 2, (double album, right?), focusing super-hard on the Duane Allman story.
This might be the greatest RUclips album review ever recorded. Proves that criticism can transcend to art in its own right.
You summed it up so well
Jim Gordon's story is such a tragedy. Guy clearly lost a battle with his mental illness, but he contributed some of the greatest Drum tracks ever rcorded to history.
If you didnt know Jim`s whole story you would say he was a monster and deserved to die in prison. Its a bit more nuanced than that. Ultimatley he was a victim of a terrible mental illness.
@@leechild4655 True. I love playing this entire album and drumming to it.
Eric Clapton: I need some songs for my new album.
George Harrison: You want me to help out with the writing, like on Badge?
Eric Clapton: Or I could just write some love songs about your wife.
George Harrison: What?
Eric Clapton: What?
LOLOLOLOL
It's kinda nice for us oldies to see a young person respond so positively to the iconic albums of our youth. This one brings up so many memories. I can't believe I'm still listening to it. When I bought the CD in the 90s I thought I was a daft old bugger wallowing in nostalgia , yet here I am again lol listening to an analysis of it. Good music doesn't get old, it doesn't 'date' that is a myth.
I'm glad that you're keeping the history of our age alive. It deserves not to be forgotten.
Wow, for one so young you would think you had been a music journalist through the 60s and 70s ! Highly impressive knowledge/ researching and thoroughly engaging. More flower-power to you girl !😎 ✌ 🌼
The greatest album in rock history and its absolutely crazy how little known it is. The musicianship in all directions is just stunning.
It's crazy how infatuation can mess up your life when it becomes obsession.
Very well done Abigail. You are very knowledgeable and eloquent with all of your music appreciations. I know this Layla one is a year old now but it was fun to watch and I may have heard a few more details that I hadn' already known. I have been an Eric fan for 60 years now (yes!). By the time Layla and the Dominoes came to be, I was deeply moved by all of Cream and the Blind Faith album. I didn't know about Layla until about 10 months after is was created. In early July of 1971, I hear Statesborough Blues from The Allman Brothers Live and was blown away. I called my twin brother on the phone and said, "turn on the radio!" (CHOM FM in Montreal was ahead of it's time). A week later, Brian called me and said "turn on the radio." This time it was "Have You Ever Loved A Woman" from Layla. That was my intro to Duane and the Layla LP. Very quickly, we were discovering all the their great tunes from those albums. By the end of the summer, I actually saw The Allman Brothers Band live at a great outdoor concert and my life had change completely. Ironically and sadly, Brian and I were taking the commuter train to town to work for our Dad's company. Reading the morning paper, we found out that Duane died. The world had indeed changed greatly but today, Layla (And Other Assorted Love Songs) is still tied for my #1 along with Blind Faith and Abbey Road. I could write a few books on how Eric Clapton has affected me. I'm glad that he is still doing well and sounding great with his music. Something you might want to look for is a live recording of Eric and band on July 9, 1974 in Montreal. It was about the 7th show of that come-back tour and he sounded great. I have had a recording of it for years but this new version appeared on you tube in the last day or two. It sounds better and clearer than what I had before. I was at that show in 74 and it was my first of 6 times ever seeing Eric live. I was with a bunch of close friends but I couldn't speak for 2 hours after the show was done. Check it out. My understanding, is that Patty and Eric had finally united in a steady relationship around the time of that Montreal show. Cheers . . . bye . . .
This album is pure genius, from beggining to end. Not a single filler. Its one of my favorite records ever, and certainly my favorite Clapton record
truly a no-skip album!!
@@abigaildevoeidk keep on growing isn’t the best
I’m late to the game. This is a fantastic series. Thanks for being so in depth and intelligent about my absolutely favorite art form.
I’m a huge fan of this album
You need to check out another great album from that era, "Eric Clapton", his first solo album. Great songs w lots of harmonies by Bobby Whitlock. "Let it rain" is an unforgotten classic.
This album is a curse. I was 23 years old when I first listened to it. I was going through the same pain Eric was going through so hearing this music definitely changed my life and not for the better. I do enjoy the music although it does make me sad. I never did get the girl but am very thankful for it since I now have the most wonderful daughter I could ever hope for. Thank you for your detailed info, it is always much appreciated and I wish you better events in your life than I had with it. You’re right about the fact that it kills everything in it’s path.
The amazing thing to me is that George and Clapton remained friends and continued to play on one another's albums til George's death.
"I feel like Clapton was best when he had somebody he deeply respected and who could actually challenge him" Spot on.
I've never attended a EC gig per se, but I've seen him many times over the years. He was certainly on top form when I saw him with Steve Winwood, but even more so when I was lucky enough to catch four of Cream's gigs in 2005. Those were the only times I could really grok why some people referred to him as God.
I was never a Clapton fan but I have a new appreciation after watching this. Thank you! Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here was my personal "before and after" moment.
Eric knew Jimi well enough that he had bought him a strat and was trying to get it to him the night he died.
"Little Wing" -- majestic and soulful -- a walk through the clouds.
I always assumed they did that as a tribute.
Didn't know they had recorded it just before Jimi had passed.
Layla really changed my life
I got it a couple of years after it came out and ever since it has been the touchstone for me as a guitar player
Your knowledge of late 60's/early 70's rock shines through yet again. This album was the high point of Eric Clapton's career that he never got close to again imo. The period 1969-74 really was a golden age for rock. A real tragedy that Duane Allman was killed in a motorcycle accident just a year after this album was made.
Disagree. Disraeli Gears is also amazing, as is Derek and Dominos In Concert. 461 Ocean Blvd, Slowhand, From the Cradle, Unplugged all awesome too. But I would also argue that no one else has reached this band's height - its arguably the greatest album in rock history.
The new bud-tender at the local cannabis store's name is Layla. She is delightful. I asked her if she had ever heard of Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs and she (23 years old?) had never heard of it. I am speechless. Of course I wrote it down for her.
This video opened so many doors to worlds I've never before explored, I don't know where to begin! Though Eric Clapton was certainly popular to many of my peers, only a small part of his music was on my radar at the time. Now of course I realize how interconnected the rock music world was at that time and I love the deep dives! Your video is my first deep dive into Layla! I honestly knew nothing about this record except Derrick is Eric and I liked the title track and loved the music of Bell Bottom Blues! I had no clue "what it's all a-bout" (see what I did there?). I had to back it up and listen to you again several times because my mind was getting blown!!! I now must finally get my hands on this record and get immersed! Thank you for this extremely well researched and fascinating piece!
thank you so much! you picked a great place to start, pretty sure i accidentally made the most thorough deep-dive on layla on all of youtube haha. enjoy your copy whenever you find it!
R.I.P. Jim Gordon
Abigail, thanks so much for the deep dive into Derek and the Dominos! Thank you for the feminine take on his laying it all on the line for love Lp!! The title tells it all , as does the back cover, but I never got it before your video. I have two ATCO copies and two RSO copies. I dusted off an ATCO copy and can now enjoy the album as a whole (rather than just one side at a time)! The context is everything and puts this album back where it belongs , alongside his very best albums of all time (such as Goodbye Cream)!!!
The line about Duane Allman hit me in the soul, I'm 23, Duane Allman is one of 3 guys that make up the reason why I play slide guitar.
Abigail I've been back in to collecting records since 2017 and since them I have streamed countless music videos. This week I discovered your channel, and I thoroughly enjoyed the Layla episode. I learned a lot I didn't know about this album given the terrific research you do, and I loved the personal story about Dan (?) giving you his entire collection. You also make the videos incredibly engaging and very fun, and I LoL several times every video! I rarely Like videos, but yours I have both Liked and Subscribed, and I look forward to streaming EVERY SINGLE ONE of your Vinyl Monday videos! Thank you for all you do to enrich the vinyl collecting experience!
Bobby Whitlock took those pictures on a Polaroid instant camera, he has a RUclips channel and talks a lot about his time with Eric. This is my favorite in my collection as well next to my UK pressing of All Things Must Pass.
thank you so much for this info!! another reason why bobby is the MVP! those photos are such an intimate look into some very special sessions.
That's a great bit of info man, didn't know he had a channel OR took the pictures! Cheers man.
This album, in my opinion, is the peak of Eric’s career. The vocals with Eric and Bobby are emotion filled, and the guitar playing is more dynamic than it was during his Cream and Bluesbreakers days. Definitely one of my favorite albums of all time. Oh, and the research you did on this album is great, I didn’t know a lot of that.
you're right, his playing was finest here - i do love that he gets more secure as a player as the years go by, but nothing compares to the fire and magic of layla. it's hard not to wonder what might've been had clapton not been decimated by this record's failure. but at the same time, i really and truly think this record was/is impossible to truly follow up
@@abigaildevoe Yeah, this record is definitely perfection and it is insane that it wasn’t more respected at the time. I enjoy his other 70s albums though, and he also had some very good musicians with him after he came back from his heroin hiatus.
I guess Carl Douglas was inspired by the album title for his classic Kung Fu Fighting and Other Great Love Songs.
Thank you!
Yes, this is my fav. It's got me thru some tuff times.
And Bobby W. is the MVP!
I just watched your review on Layla and really enjoyed it. I've been watching several of your reviews as I was recently turned on to you by my son Laec. I'm 69 and have been a professional drummer on the US west coast of the for over 55 years. I have a fairly large vinyl collection with a wide range of different genres. I found all your reviews very well done as I am entertained by your humor and intrigued by your analysis. Layla really felt good to watch because not only was it factual but, you really connect with a great sense of genuine feeling and emotion as well as your wonderful sense of humor which also comes of as genuine. I'm going to continue to catch-up with more your prior reviews and hope to find news ones as well.
The musicians on this album are all stellar! This is one of my favorite bands ever, I love their live stuff.
Oh my darling, what a wonderful, insightful soul you are.
The greatest things in my life have always found me when I wasn’t looking for them. An hour ago I opened up my RUclips app and there you were holding up the signal most important piece of music from my life…start to finish, you nailed it!
50 years ago, in my early 20s, I recall being moved to tears the first time I heard this song as I sat and pondered my life without the young lady I thought was going to be mine forever.
For 50 years the pain and anguish returns every time I hear those opening notes and “there is nothing I can do”, not then, not now. As I listened to your narration, tears came to my eyes as easily now as back 50 years ago.
My life would change over the next 50 years, yet the entire experience which is this magnificent album will always flood back as I here those opening notes of Layla.
I was blessed, having grown up in Chicago, Albert King was one of the many great blues artists I would go see at some of the many small venues in town.
As you sang “there is nothing I can do”, “there is nothing I can do”, “there is nothing I can do”, “there is nothing I can do” I chocked up and again, You Nailed It! YES!!!
How absolutely appropriate it’s the first time I’ve heard of you as you cover this classic. I will be listening often to your other videos.
This album really affected me very strongly. High school, cruising with my bf and our friends listening to Layla on the 8 track.. I don't know which song is my fav - Bell Bottom Blues is killer , tho - "Do you want to see me crawl across the floor to you..." OMG I was soooo in love with my boyfriend. That song summed it up.
Classic rock n roll needs programmes like this especially from the young. The music of this era is the text book in music school, they are all la crem de la crem mon amme!!! ❤❤❤
Bobby took the first rock and roll selfie
Bobby Whitlick. I'm dying.
Hello, Abby! First time viewer here and new subscriber! This might get lost in the comments but I just want to say that I enjoyed your take on the Layla album! Layla is my all time favorite song and favorite album as well. I’ve first heard Layla when I was 4 years old. It was introduced to me by my grandfather (1950-2004). Every time I visit his grave, I always play it for him while we talk. 22 years later and I have never gotten tired of listening to Layla.
I too was moved by this song and it has gotten me through tough times as well! This song has so many meanings to me. It is awesome that someone my age knows the story of Layla. If I ever have a daughter, her name will be Layla of course.
Fun fact, I even got the album cover tattooed on my chest! Looking forward to more vinyl Mondays! God bless, Abby!
Aaron
Hi Abigail, 1980s vintage UK mod here. I love your work and I would love to see your take on 'Odgen's Nut Gone Flake' - Small Faces
Congrats Abby on a fab Season 1!
Re. "Layla", your deep feeling moves and inspires; Duane was clearly key to what seem to have been amazing sessions. This is a record directly from the heart, a cultural touchstone of the post-60's 70's.
Now all I want to do is thank you girl for the groovy clothes and humor, and wait, you sing😎
I was a bit confused by the description of the track Layla but on listening to it I realised that I had never heard the first version of Layla. Despite being older than the album. I had only heard the polished, respectable later versions. That was definitely the work of a madman. Edited to add: I laughed solidly from after you thanked Eric, I guess, to the end of the video.
We got your creation story! Thank you!!!!!
Holy mother of god.. This deep dive, and personal journey of yours is incredible. Thank you for the back story of getting Dan's collection of vinyl and what happened next. I have wondered what will eventually happen to my 1,000 plus record collection after I am gone and can only hope it falls into the hands of someone like you that appreciates and fully understands that music is not just a recreational thing but is a door into the individual listener's soul and spirit.
Abigail, the bass is more in the mix on the remaster because they mixed to sound good on AM car radios in the Layla era. Look for this on many remixed albums from the 70's. Especially the Stones remixes. They make you realize how good Charlie and Bill held a groove.
Thanks Eric Clapton, I guess(?). lol! Exactly. Bobby it the star here!
The shortening of the Layla track for the top 40 market was of course a horrendous practice at the time. The practice changed my music collecting practices though a bit earlier than the release of this album. In 1967, at 13 years old, my world was finding pop bottles, turning them in for cash and buying 45's. The new group, the Doors came out with their self named album, 'The Doors', and they released singles, I think Break on Through was first, then Light My Fire. These I got but soon I heard the full version of Light My Fire at a friend's house that had the album. My whole perspective about records changed and when I picked up a Moody Blues album at a swap meet a year or so later, I realized that pop bottles were not going to pay for what I needed. I needed money for albums! It was the start of that whole 'working for a living' deal that I had to do and continued until last year when I retired. Still have all those hundreds of albums though. (as well as the 45's)
I too was given Layla. A work-friend of my mother had purchased the album after hearing the title track and gave it me, saying it was "horrible". I got this in 1971 and still have it today. I only play the CD version these days, but like you will never part with the vinyl. A classic album. My fave track is Bell-Bottom Blues, so thanks ofr the background story on it. You are a beautiful woman.
This is great, Abigail. I'm not even a big fan of Derek and the Dominoes, but I loved your passionate and intelligent analysis so watched until the end. I learned a lot!
28:31 I seem to recall a story that Clapton told about finding a left-handed Strat to give to Hendrix, and showing up where he was supposed to play that night, only to hear the news that he had died.
I went through about twenty five years of idolizing Clapton (I was pretty much introduced to him by Live Aid, like a lot of late Gen X) and I just found this channel and holy &$#@, this is an absolute doctoral dissertation of an album review.
You are the best album reviewer . Non pretentious, honest, and you show your biases. Keep on Growing
Who's next. Exiles on main Street. The Band. Love all your reviews.
Thanks for the history of the cover!
look for the Tom Dowd breakdown of the outro! Love the channel.
I’m so obsessed by this album so much so that apart from knowing the basics (whom Layla was, band line up) I’ve only ever just submitted myself to the music, it never fails to blow me away. This really is a deliciously deep dive and I am learning so much from this! Thank you
I need a movie about the Pattie/George/Eric love triangle.
i have no idea how the upcoming beatle biopics will address it lol
Great pick. One of the absolute best ever
You did a great job covering this album. You have done allot of research. Back in the 60’s actually stopped following Clapton after Cream. I am getting into this album now. Thanks
thanks so much, i really try to do the albums i cover justice. interesting you say that, my favorite period of clapton's work is post-cream, pre-solo projects!
Rita Coolidge claims that she wrote the piano break that's in the song Layla. She describes it in detail in her autobiography Delta Lady. Witlock denies that claim. Hmmmm......
Quite simply, my dear, YOU GET IT! I appreciate the depth of your analysis! This period of music may never be matched!
Brilliant. This is the definitive look at this album. You said everything I always felt about it.
thank you so much!
Thoroughly enjoyed your discussion about Layla. Was doing an art project in my studio and it just came up in the feed and I was too involved in what I was doing and so I let it run. I’m glad I did. Gave me a new appreciation for that album.❤
Love your dedication to an in-depth 33:11 breakdown of an entire album. That being said, I'm still waiting for an artist you critique that I really dig.
The love and passion for music that exudes from your videos is so inspiring and has reawakened my love for the music I once loved, but for some reason left behind. When I first discovered Layla (the track) in high school it was constantly on repeat. Although I never got around to listening to the album in full (this was pre-streaming days, so for some reason I just never got around to it) the song itself definitely played a part in introducing me to some incredible music. An extremely formative time in my life, I wouldn’t be the person I am today if not for the rabbit hole the song Layla, amongst others, led me down.
comments like this mean the world to me, thank you SO much. i hope rediscovering your love for music is just as magical as it was the first time around, and i’m honored to be a part of it :’)
Now at points in this video I'm writing down points I might want to make. Now I just want to make one. Everybody has to watch this. Everybody.
The Fender Stratocaster on the back was called Brownie. EC, sold that for proceeds to his Crossroads Centre on Antigua. $8-900k, can't remember the exact amount. Mr. Clapton, is a very generous soul and family man. Thank you for everything, dear sir.
Superb in depth analysis.
Add the Domino's and Duane Allman together and what do you get? A classic! Off the top of my head, Key to the Highway, Ever Loved a Woman and Little Wing blow me away. But, there's no filler, just killer. When Clapton's name is brought up years from now, Layla and Cream will be right up there. Imagine being Pattie and having these love songs written for you. Something, Layla, Wonderful Tonight, etc. That last song on Layla, Thorn Tree is one of the saddest songs I've ever heard (I had gone through a bad break up recently at that time). A few years later I read that Bobby Whitlock wrote the song over his lost dog!! I kid you not. I felt hoodwinked to say the least. Do a little research if you must.
Interesting to note that Cream is now survived by Eric Clapton only. Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker RIP legends of rock. However from I first heard this album I was blown away. ❤❤❤❤❤
I love your review . Very entertaining and insightful . I am amazed by this record and was when it was released. It was my go to album when I was crushing on a women or heartbroken.
Its exhibit A in any defense of Eric Clapton as an artist . I would also include Blind Faith but that’s most likely because I saw them at a festival along with Bonnie and Delaney in July 69 . I would slightly quibble with your exclusion of Have you ever loved a Women as part of the A plot line as the lyrics are about being in love with your best friends women . But I loved you review .Thank You for your well researched takes .
This was a terrific review of Layla with many incredible insights. I first heard Layla on a small FM station, WLIR, who heavily played it.
I would call it an FM hit. My perspective on the recording is that the vinyl version is superior to the CD which I consider muddy.
Years later, I was at a Bruce Hornsby concert. There was no opening act so they were piping in recorded music. When Layla hit the speakers the crowd erupted as if Clapton himself hit appeared onstage.
This is my absolute favorite album of all time. Dad sold his 62 burst strat for my birth right. 36 now and have listened to this album once a week. I love them all but key to the highway seems to please the ears the most.... thanks for this!
Duane's work on Key to the Highway is second to none
Excellent review! I'm now going back after 40+ years and listening to the Layla album, with the new insights you've shared here. I'll let you know my reactions.
Your passion behind these videos inspires me and my art, your love for this music inspires me to write my own music. You should feel proud of this channel, and this video. You created a new RUclips classic channel in my opinion.
I'm always excited to see what's next and always wanna come back to learn something new every Monday.
Keep up the great work, I love you so much and can't wait to see what's next 😘😘🧡🧡
Great job. Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs is my favorite album of all-time, as well. I first heard it when it first came out. I was only 11, but it touched my soul in a way that no other album had, or has, since. I love that your passion for it is as strong as mine. I've seen Clapton live 6 times over the years, and I've seen him perform only the electric part, the acoustic version, and the full version, both with his band and also with guest artists. I like the original version the best. Thank you for doing this. You've made my heart sing.
You are a remarkable soul. If I ever do manage to realise the dream of making my own music known to the world, it would be a pleasure to make your acquaintance.
I'm sure we all have that special album in our lives that kick started our deep love for music, and you've certainly highlighted your own personal favourite here. As you said, this video was THE BIG ONE for you, and how well you presented it to us, with depth and love for everything contained within those grooves and far beyond. I've enjoyed all your Vinyl Monday videos so much and am very grateful to you for making them, thank you so much.
what a brilliantly presented in depth review. well done.
That was genuinely outstanding. You have wisdom beyond your years. Keep up the good work
The "In Concert" record by D & Dominoes is pretty cool, always gets overlooked by the long shadow cast by "Layla"...
i have a copy, it’s a pretty cool listen! it’s like a layla 1 1/2, we’ll never see 2 sadly
"Roll it over " is clearly a song about taking it up " the fudge tunnel ".
My 2nd comment on your channel! I am under 20 yrs old, but I sure dig music from the past! Most genres and styles! I just had to let you know, Layla is my 2nd favorite rock song of all time! My favorite is Hotel California by The Eagles!
You really put out great content, and you do it with style, humor and so many other positive attributes! Keep it up and have a great one!
As someone who shares your profile pic...i loved it
Abby, you’re a star! Layla might be my very favourite rock song of all time. I would like to see a review of Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys done in your own inimitable style. Awesome as always, thank you!
An old soul you are! I'm so glad that this album found you, love your videos. Especially the sarcastic enthusiasm
OMG, I still luv this video! This was a great essay, I don't think this one needs to be revised!
I feel like the kind of drama that happened with "Layla" is the kind that peaked in the 70s.
Thank you Abby... Your exposition of Layla, etc., was like having a memorable dream explained by a therapist many years afterwards. The Allman Brothers were playing at the free stage at the Atlanta Pop Festival in July of 1970, only steps from where we were camped under the pines... They were only just emerging from local notoriety to the world stage. We heard them again at the Love Valley Festival in North Carolina a few weeks later... We saw Hendrix on the 4th of July and later at a free stage in Florida... and then he was gone and we were consoled with a majestic message that All Things Must Pass, but I'll never forget being pinned to my chair listening to Layla for the first time that year... hearing music so good it hurt, music that could contain all that beauty and pain. It was as if those records took the entire enterprise to a whole new level... You've done the music and story justice and more!
I 2nd that!!!!!!
Thank you for making such a fun and in-depth analysis of Layla! You put a lot of work into your videos and they are really fun to watch. The story of how you got your record collection was a nice anecdote. I frequently give records away as well. It's really rewarding being able to share the art that you are passionate about with others.
Amazing. ✨ So nice to hear our young generation talks about great music
Abigail, you have an ancient soul. 🙏
"These albums are too old for you, baby" is such classic comment in this channel's lore
this channel having Lore is maybe the highest honor i could receive, and it’s all thanks to “these albums are too old for you baby” guy
Hey man, you see how some of our kids are smart !! See you in Music and Art school, great job Abbey. ❤❤
Thanking Patti Boyd is like thanking something for forming. And after that; something that was thrown around for the personal gain of others and not because the person that formation became. So, thank you Patti Boyd for being akin to a piece of rock!
This is your greatest episode. Thank you.
I absolutely love your vinyl Monday videos! Your passion for vinyl is magical!
thank you! vinyl is fun!! it deserves to be treated as such
Bobby was part of Clapton's voice on so many of these songs.
He is a fierce vocalist, key player and writer.
Eric's got a decent voice but Bobby was the better singer and he complemented Eric so well on this album. Bobby had the power and 'filled out' Eric's voice such that at times their voices were as one. Much is made of Duane's contribution but Bobby and the Dominos were equally important to the album's success.
Saw Eric Clapton play in Manchester at the Manchester Evening News Arena 😀 As he began and proceeded to play Key to the highway I began to cry 😢 tears 😢 as it was so beautiful 😍
FYI Bobby Whitlock has quite a few videos on U Tube on the making of Layla, even one that talks about the album art
Patty Boyd said George asked her out and she wouldn't go out with him at first.
It's great to hear the perspective from a young person who had an epiphany with this album. I've experienced that feeling many times throughout my life with so many albums. But that first one that hits you like a bolt of lightning is always special. For me, that album was the Blue Album by The Beatles. That was the one that got me to tune in & turn on. It opened up a myriad of doors to other bands. Have fun during your break!
very special indeed :) i was lucky enough to have two of those: this album and the episode i have scheduled for november 21st. lightning rod moments that blew the doors of musical discovery wide open
The fuck is the blue album ?