I believe you don't like Steely Dan, but I think you should do a video on their debut album, "Can't Buy a Thrill." It has a good blend between the jazz pretentiousness of later Dan and rock and roll, and it'd be interesting to see your reaction to it, whether good or bad.
gotta say you deserve some major appreciation for how prolific you are with these vinyl monday episodes, a 30 minute video every week without even a slight drop in quality, honestly inspiring
Therapist: So how did your Clapton obsession start? Abby: Well, it just sorta happened, checked out one of his bands, and I don't know how, but I couldn't stop listening. Therapist: Guess it was a case of blind faith... Abby: AAAAAAH! Here's to many more strange trips! ❤
As a "Some guy on the Internet" I have to say how refreshing it is to see someone of your generation enjoy the music of my generation. Love your channel, love rediscovering the music of my youth, and love hearing a different perspective on those records from such a different viewpoint. Keep it up, and roll on Season 4!
Fun fact, any time I watch one of your videos, my internal monologue has your voice for about an hour afterwards. With any book I read or paper I write, it is your voice in my head reading the words. Today you went on a diatribe about the outdated science of geometrical optics, a long-abandoned theory of light and photons circa 1704. Also, great video!
One of the signs of great art is how it inspires other artists. After all these years, Layla and other Assorted Love Songs inspired the creation of this masterpiece of a video. Thank you Abby
Clapton has always been a cautionary figure when it comes to his relationships towards women. (Then again he's not the type of man that makes me think, "Wow, let me take off your pants.") It's one thing to be vulnerable in a supportive functioning relationship. It's another when your partner is being obsessively clingy nonstop while sabotaging the relationship in the process. Not only will those types of manipulative people drain you to the point of burnout but they'll leave you feeling more isolated and frightened than before. I've had to escape a number of these types of abusive relationships - verbal and physical - in order to get my ball bearings back. I'm still in the thick of the healing process, but coping nonetheless. The path to no contact is paved with good intentions.
A classic album with a story that would make the soap operas blush. Truly enjoy your vinyl Mondays and look forward to each episode. Congratulations on your season 3 and enjoy your break!
For me, when you made the first Layla video it came at a perfect time for me. It was the first video I’d ever seen on your channel and I was really heartbroken at the time about this girl I’d broken up with but still desperately loved. It just suited the vibe so well for me and since then I’ve watched every video on this channel. It’s nice to see you revisit this album and I knew before watching this video you were going to nail it and I’ve not even got all the way through and you’re killing it. Love you’re work Abby.
I was 17 in early 1971 and my drummer had just started as a DJ at the local FM station. We started hearing an amazing song getting played (in those days the DJs picked their own songs for their radio shows) and wondered who it was. The song was "Little Wing" by Derek and the Dominoes. It was a couple of years before I found out Jimi Hendrix was the songwriter. Layla is one of those magical albums that influenced my musical journey. I no longer have it on vinyl, but I do have it on CD. It is one of my three favorite double albums (the others being Physical Graffiti and Exile On Main St.) Just wanted to thank you for this video. I learned many things I never knew.
Brilliant analysis, Abi! I have loved the Layla album since I bought it as a teenager in 1973, and I wouldn't want to live without Anyday or Little Wing!
Congrats on a fantastic 3rd season of Vinyl Monday, and thank you for your incredible work! Have a nice and relaxing time off, I can’t wait for season 4. I discovered your channel maybe half a year ago and completely fell in love with what you do here. The way you talk about music is so passionate and the way you tell these stories is super entertaining and captivating. I think you are great at balancing the good and bad - and I appreciate that you don’t gloss over the ugly details. I learned so much new info from this video, some of which was really hard to stomach (though not surprising). The end definitely made me tear up a little. There are quite a few albums you talked about this season that I discovered or found new appreciation for, so thank you for all your videos 🌸 Maybe a video on Betty Davis' Nasty Gal would be cool for the new season. She was imo super influential and interesting and an absolute trailblazer for many that came after her
Thank you, Abby, for the kind shout-out to Laura and me, and congratulations on another stellar season of Vinyl Monday and an amazing finale. You have raised the bar for vinyl community videos so high, the rest will need to take pole vaulting lessons to reach you. As a music writer, you are already leagues beyond anyone at Rolling Stone, and I realize that's faint praise. I'm honored if we can help spread the word about your wonderful work and talent in any way. I am proud of you in the same way I am my two extraordinary nieces who not only excel at everything they do and give me hope for the future, but whom I have also warped into vinyl junkies who haunt record stores with me. Here's looking to hitting a million subs in season four, and I'll do whatever I can to help make that happen. As soon as I finish doing my damn taxes... PS - My favorite moment in that collection of MC5 videos I sent you: The TV announcer after they blew out the studio walls saying, "And now from Nova Scotia, Miss Anne Murray..."
LAOALS is my favorite album as well. I had heard Layla and Anyday (though I had never known the title of Anyday) all thru the 70s but had not heard the entire album until Oct of 10th grade in 1983 at the house of a friend and fellow aspiring guitarist. He put on side 1 and I Looked Away played through. I had never heard the song but was blown away by the simplicity / directness. Then, there is a moment at 2:41 in the song as the second solo enters the last few measures where Eric lands on E after FBbD, BbD#, DF, DGF E.... Even though I had never heard that song before, at that moment when that E note rang, I knew EXACTLY how the song would end and a chill went down my spine from appreciating the perfection of the songwriting craft. I have listened to LAOLS literally THOUSANDS of times from 1983 to the present and played along with that song thousands of times and EVERY listen has exactly the same effect at 2:41 into the song. While LAOALS is my favorite album of material and some of my favorite performances, it is one of the worst quality recordings of its time, something more suprising given Tom Dowd engineered it. It has tons of tape hiss and lacks punch, even on CD. Any attempt to overcome those flaws with re-masters only throws off the balance of parts that impair the integrity of the original mixing decisions. The 1990 remix boosted the 2nd guitar on Layla and the harmony part drowns out the top melody part. Layla the song was not originally written to have a piano coda. The main song was recorded with the guitars and bass tuned about one half step sharp, something one might expect if the song had been recorded with only guitars and bass. They tuned to themselves, didn't think to tune to a more consistent reference and they didn't have digital guitar tuners back then. Sounded good so they recorded and got the first part on tape. Only when they tried to extend it with the coda did they likely realize the rock section was a half step sharp. They couldn't slow it down into pitch without ruining the tempo so the coda comes in with standard tuning. Annoying to all of us guitarists ever since trying to play along. Same is true for Keep on Growing, which is also a half step sharp and again is a jam song with just guitars and bass. Curiously, there is a video on RUclips of Layla pitch corrected via AI processing while preserving the original tempos. One final bit of trivia. Thorn Tree In the Garden was not actually written about a girlfriend. It was written by Bobby Whitlock after his dog disappeared under mysterious / nefarious circumstances. After adding the coda to Layla, the collection was still a few minutes shy of 2 full albums so Thorn Tree was added along with the blended Layla mix.
I took a break before your "My Thoughts" section and played my copy of the album to reassess my own thoughts based on all your valuable insights. This 66 year old heard sounds I hadnt focused on before and I really thank you for that. It has become a tradition for some time to sit up till midnight or so waiting for your latest episode to appear here in Australia. I look forward to every episode. Thanks Abigail. You present a perspective on the music I grew up with in a way no other person has come close to. Please know you are a very special part of my week.
As you would say the best way to close the season just perfect the redux in this was wonderfull this season was your best in my opinion you have just grown perfectly as you gone along it has been amazing to watch ty for season 3 Looking forward to season 4
Another great review and another great season. You’ve become one of the best “historians” of music on this platform. Keep up the great work and enjoy your well deserved break!!
Abigail! What a way to end the season. Bravo! If RUclips gave out awards on the level of Emmys, Oscars and Grammys, this would be the chosen. I will refer to your video and share this in so many different aspects. This video touches so many areas. I just absolutely love it! Brilliant! Thank you!
I really loved the story you told about this album and everything around it. Always liked the Layla song, but now I love it. Had it on some cd single with Wonderful Tonight, but now I need this album, on vinyl of course. And it is because of what you did with this LONG video. It was well worth the time and it makes me buy this record. As others said, it is so refreshing and encouraging to see people from your generation (and I got my 19 year old son buying records and cd's now) going through over half a decade of beautiful music and experiencing it all again. Plus you really do your homework. Respect for that!
I found vinyl Monday with the original Layla video two years back and I’ve been watching religiously ever since. Your analysis has not only reshaped my listening habits but has actually helped me rethink how I write songs. Kick out the jams and enjoy a well deserved break!
I really enjoy Vinyl Monday. Thank you for sharing the fruit of your knowledge and research and your contagious love for music. It's a joy watching you. Thank you for all you are offering.
Awesome season finale Miss Abby,thank you for that. I was today years old when I realized just how much Layla & all the related records(History of EC,DA Anthology,Mad Dogs,All Things,everything Tom Dowd related etc…)formed the core of my musical taste & direction,& in turn,my life,thanks for that as well. Best of luck on your writing career,very much look forward to seeing how that develops. Much love from Long Beach CA
Brilliant! I saw Bobby and Coco live in a small venue a few years ago. He played the songs told the stories-very nice guy, great raconteur, and hey, if his memory isn’t 100% accurate, give him a break-considering all the substances being consumed, its impressive he remembers anything! Looking forward to next season! Have a good break!
@@abigaildevoe Abby the second I saw that you even know who Bob Dylan is I lost my marbles. Not many people know him anymore. Fun fact: your New England stoner slang word for very cold “brick” from your original Blonde on Blonde video has been, your words, peppered into my everyday language now. Thank you and you don’t need to apologize.
Just a couple months ago I finally listened to this album, and then rewatched your original review, and then listened to it again immediately afterwards. It quickly became one of my favourite 70s records, and also led me to discover the Allman Brothers Band who I love even more. Thank you for these great videos, this is absolutely your best so far!!
Wow! I'm 71 years old and "Layla" has been part of my Universe of Awareness since early high school. Your involvement and discussion of this work is a testament to how art (made by humanly frail artists) explains and adorns the continuing human experience. Ars longa; vita brevis. Thank you for taking the time to think thoughts I probably thought more than a half century ago. Thank you for taking time to make sense of them and to share them. Thank you for enduring and selflessly sharing the insights from your own life which echo the prettied-up pain and failures which gave rise to this work. Thank you for wiping way the gauze and glitter and the pharmaceutical happiness and desperation to reveal the truth of what can universally resonate from very personal pettiness and selfishness. Thank you.
Hey Abigail, I have studied about Eric's Layla more times than I can remember. Magazines , documentaries, whatever. But yours was the most fun. I was a fan of his even before the first time I heard "Crossroads" which fried my brain as a 15 year old. Layla and Blind Faith are probably tied for my all time favorite records. I'm looking forward to your next videos. I got the headphones on. Cheers.
I came across my first copy of Layla via 80s hair metal. Back in 1985, I was 18 years old and I was reading circus magazine article about Ratt and they mentioned derek and the dominoes comparing Ratts two guitar players to Clapton and Allman. I was in a record store and mentioned it to the clerk and he pointed me to the pin where it was and they had a copy for $2. I bought it and loved it.
Beautiful video. I also loved your original but this one is even better! You’ve reinvigorated my love for 60s/70s music as well as vinyl and it’s been great going through this stuff again. And at 1:26:45 I love how among the destruction, John is holding his bass like “my precious!”
I too would love to see a Grateful Dead episode but I think Abby said in one of her episodes where she went through her record collection that Grateful Dead albums on vinyl are very hard to find. So, failing that, as a Bay Area guy from that era, two lesser known but excellent psychedelic albums I remember that she does have are 1. Country Joe and the Fish - Electric Music for the Mind and Body 2. Quicksilver Messenger Service - Self titled first album And if she can find it, the first Big Brother album which is better than its reputation but put out by an obscure label that didn't market it so it made little splash. But though less prominent than later on, Janis still shines on "Down On Me" and "Women is Losers."
I can't believe 2 years went by since I saw your original Layla review. It's also one of my favorite albums, and you did it justice. I first heard the song in the early 70s from the History of Eric Clapton album. While EC was in his early '70s exile, I became obsessed with his music. Was so thrilled when he came back in '74. I saw his that tour and it was everything I hoped it would be. When he did Layla, he didn't do the coda. The other 2 times I saw him in the 70s, same thing. D&D didn't perform the song Layla that much, but when they did, it was without the coda. At some point he started performing the coda, but not sure when. Bell Bottom Blues is still my favorite song that EC plays on. Looking forward to the next season.
I live in Millington, TN. about 15 miles from Memphis. I played in a local band with Bobby's brother Nate Whitlock. Nate was a great guitarist and part times a professional wrestler. Good morning and you look beautiful as always!
Three seasons of listening with my eyes closed, as if a fresh piece of wax and needle graced my table, only to "JOLT" visual attention to see what on Earth you are doing. You've become a show to watch; as the visual arts aide to the audio. And every domino tells a story. Finding some tragic dead ends while in search of glorious wins. Shuffling stones on paths heading home. All this experience brought forth the greatest gift known; a life worth sharing, memories, reflections in what has been shown.
I can no longer trust my precise memory of hearing the Layla album for the first time, because I cannot remember if our Baltimore rock radio station, WLPL, played the entire album or just "Little Wing" in memory of Jimi Hendrix. I also can't trust my memory of whether I got the album in December 1970 (I think so) or in 1971, because I have a memory of having to choose between "Layla" and "Allman Brothers Band at Fillmore East" (I eventually wound up with both, and love them both). In any case, Layla is one of my all-time favorite albums. Unfortunately, I have to be one of those people who correct you when you "get things wrong", as you described us. The 2010 (actually 2011 according to Discogs) set is the 40th Anniversary box, not the 50th. It's the one with the 5.1 surround mix on DVD (a spectacular listening experience, exposing some parts that can't be heard in the original recording; check out the piano in the rear left speaker on "Anyday"), the 3D pop-up of the Frandsen cover art, and a hardcover book. It also has the most comprehensive official collection of the Derek & The Dominos "Live at the Fillmore" recordings, though still not complete. I don't have the 50th Anniversary set, which came out in 2020, because its contents appeared inferior to the 40th. Regardless, your use of the material in the 40th box was spot-on, and what's ten years among friends? 😄 I really appreciate your including mention of the wonderful 20th Anniversary box, the remix that moved the bass to the center, and especially the fabulous Clapton "Whoo!" in "Keep On Growing". (Sadly, the interlocking solos in the second half of the track lose their definition in that mix, or it would have become the definitive version for me. As it is, it's more an occasional listen.) I had many more thoughts and observations during the video, but I've gone on long enough here. Thank you for covering this in such detail (though I hope we can pause the re-dos of albums you've covered previously for a while) and with your trademark humor. I will only add that I strive, always, to separate the art from the creator, because, regrettably, so many of the creators (and this applies to all types of music, to film and television, and even to books) are not particularly good or nice people. There may be something in the creative process which twists or harms the personality of the creator, though I hope that's not always the case given that I wrote songs from 1970 to 2002 and I hope I'm nicer than some of these people. Anyway, congrats again on the conclusion of season 3; get some rest, and I look forward to season 4. (I'll once again add a heartfelt request for you to cover my favorite Who album, Quadrophenia.) All the best and take care.
Hello Abby- Great job- thanks for adding something extra to this Labor Day!! You are far and away the most informative and entertaining presenter out there- I was a young guy when these albums were new and am very, very familiar with them and the artists you cover- I look forward to your next season! With admiration and appreciation- E.S.
If Lester Bangs and Pamela Des Barres were somehow the same person, you'd get me. I’m Abigail Devoe. I'm 25 years old, and currently based out of the northeast United States. I graduated from a small liberal arts college in 2021, where I studied art history and film. Being an art historian means you’re not the one making the art. Instead, you write about the guys who made the art. You get into their heads the way few others do. You become a groupie to their legacy. Being so close to all that creativity inspired me. After writing for so long, I just couldn't stop. My creative outlet became this blog: Real Life Layla, and my flagship series on RUclips. Vinyl Monday is my series where I talk about classic rock albums in my collection. With a little help from my Instagram audience, I was able to bring it to RUclips. And now those album reviews are here for your reading pleasure! I live and breathe the tunes and I'm not shy about loving the guys who made it! Others call me a music critic, RUclipsr, groupie, or even a muse. I call myself the wannabe muse. Real Life Layla is an extension of my inner world just as much as it is preserving rock-and-roll history. Roll up to the mystery tour, get experienced, come join this long strange trip. Can you dig it? About The Art The original Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs album art is La Jeune Fille Au Bouquet by French painter Theodore Frandsen (1902-1969.) According to the official Christie's auction site listing, in August 1970, Derek and the Dominos were in the south of France for the ill-fated Popanalia festival. (French revolutionaries burned the stage!) After an egg fight at the artist's farm house, Theodore's son Emile showed the band to his father's studio. This is where Eric first saw the painting: a platinum blonde woman with red lips and one exaggerated cat eye, her face partially obscured by a white bouquet in blue paper. Eric immediately noted the painting's resemblance to his muse at the time - and his best friend's wife - Pattie Boyd.The original Layla edit (photo 1) was found on an Eric Clapton forum online. The original Layla edit with myself in it was made by LA-based photographer and artist Daniel Warholy in late 2021. Version 2 was by myself (orange boa) in August 2022. To commemorate the Vinyl Monday season 3 finale (a Layla album review redux) and the revamped Real Life Layla site, I remade the edit one more time (green boa.) www.reallifelayla.com/about
Thanks Abby! Although I own or have owned most of the albums you've covered [and always appreciate and learn from your take on them], I'd only ever really been familiar with the Layla single. After listening to your podcast today, I'm finally listening to the entire album for the first time, on Spotify.
I was definitely surprised by this episode because i didn’t Eric to be back so soon 😭 plus I was listening to Born Under a Bad Sign by Albert King because it was it 😅 Well Eric was so jealous by George bc he had Pattie that he created a iconic song and his best album that wasn’t him on Cream 😂
Dear Abigail: Interesting analysis as always. I heard an interview with Pattie a few years ago on the CBC, she was discussing her memoir that had just been released. Of course the topic of EC came up: did she have any contact with him? No, she did indicate that if he was playing near her town, she would go to the show and say hello. She discussed his alcohol issues: unsurprisingly he was an UGLY drunk. He would be very nice when sober and whilst getting drunk, but there was that one moment when the ugly come out. She also discussed reading his memoir and finding it sad: he came across as desperately wanting to be liked. EC and George remained best friends right to the end and apparently anytime they met or talked Pattie always came up somehow. Yours truly John Wilding
FANTASTIC episode Abby! Your best one yet! One of my favorite albums too. You really hit everything that makes this album one of the best ever made IMO. What a time for music. So many great albums and cross pollination from that time. Cheers!
I did’t this it was possible to to do a better review of Layla, as I considered your original to be perfection, but this review is a quantum lead forward. Wow, this really tells the story.
Okay, it's official. You've inspired me. I'm going to start listening to one new album every day. I mean, that does sound like more of a New Year's Resolution thing, but calendars ain't nothing but a number . . . Or something like that . . . So I may as well start now to expand my musical tastes. I never thought I needed to do that as I am already married to so much music that I love. But sometimes, what you think you need the least is what you need the most. 😊 Actually, let me amend this comment. I will start listening to one new album a day as soon as I get a new journal. Because this must be documented with pen and paper. Because . . . Well, look at my username and all will become clear. 🤗
Yes, Mr. Slowhand's courtship of Ms. Boyd was so enchanting and moving... And eventually she marries the doofus who not only continues to abuse himself with alcohol (I guess "love isn't everything") but continues to philander with other woman... I guess having a 2 record album dedicated to win your love doesn't account for much in the end.
Concerning Layla containing two parts from other tunes, the "good artists copy, great artists steal" line is right in line with Duane's brilliance as an artist, because his steal was a very inspired one.
SUN RA (Heliocentric was the first distributed disc, but the soundtrack for Space is the Place is a great introduction), BEEFHEART (Troutmask is famous, but Decals is just as heavy and much more melodic. Clear Spot actually rocks out.), while Sandinista is ambitious and good trouble.
After several years, I finally added Layla to my music collection. Now granted, it's in CD form, but at least it's in my collection. And I'll soon be adding it to my 256gb iPod classic.
A lot of guitar players who pick up a slide don't spend adequate time and effort on establishing some technique so you wind up hearing a whole bunch of string buzz and what basically amounts to the opposite side of the string producing its own pitches that clash dearly with the pitches that you're supposed to be hearing. Duane knew how to block off the strings behind the slide (so no extra unrelated pitches in the mix) and he developed a really good right-hand string muting technique which is absolutely necessary in order to play one note at a time cleanly. He was also very conscious of where on the string he was striking, aiding him in getting really distinct contrasting timbres all in one continuous passage. He was also an incredibly adept improvisor. One of the best ever, no doubt.
I have been watching RUclips videos since 2007 and I don't think I've ever seen anyone overdeliver on their content as you did in this video. What an amazing video. I would be very surprised if your subscriber number doesn't end up having many more digits. My vote for future content would be a Talking Heads video or Bob Seger or Bobby Gentry who may have only made one album but is one of my favorites.
Ok, I'm going to get a copy of that album, cause I've never listened to the whole thing. Abby, try to be kind to past Abby. It's obvious that your older stuff isn't what your new stuff is because you've grown into the role. It's all great work. I'm really enjoying your content, it's well researched, very well presented and just wonderful. Looking forward to your next season.
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goodbye vinyl monday season 3, you were incredible!! what do you want to see on season 4? comment below!
Jefferson airplane "after bathing at baxters" 🎉🎉🎉
I believe you don't like Steely Dan, but I think you should do a video on their debut album, "Can't Buy a Thrill."
It has a good blend between the jazz pretentiousness of later Dan and rock and roll, and it'd be interesting to see your reaction to it, whether good or bad.
Super Session
George Harrison S/T
What about Sweetheart of the Rodeo by The Byrds? Or The Gilded Palace of Sin by The Flying Burrito Brothers? Keep up the good work, Abby!
gotta say you deserve some major appreciation for how prolific you are with these vinyl monday episodes, a 30 minute video every week without even a slight drop in quality, honestly inspiring
Abby is easily one of my top 5 favorite music reviewers/channels on RUclips for her knowledge and passion for the music.
A young lady on Spring Break puts a record on a turntable.
Forever changed.
Congratulations on three successful seasons, Abigail.
Therapist: So how did your Clapton obsession start?
Abby: Well, it just sorta happened, checked out one of his bands, and I don't know how, but I couldn't stop listening.
Therapist: Guess it was a case of blind faith...
Abby: AAAAAAH!
Here's to many more strange trips! ❤
There was nothing she could do.
She’s attracted to racists apparently
@@smaz9 I guess that's better than if it was a case of cream
As a "Some guy on the Internet" I have to say how refreshing it is to see someone of your generation enjoy the music of my generation. Love your channel, love rediscovering the music of my youth, and love hearing a different perspective on those records from such a different viewpoint. Keep it up, and roll on Season 4!
you're not a Some Guy! the Some Guys aren't self-aware enough to call themselves Some Guy haha
Best rock album of the 70s in my opinion. Yes, better than Zoso.
It's nearly a sin you only have 41 thousand subs. You deserve 3 times more.
Fun fact, any time I watch one of your videos, my internal monologue has your voice for about an hour afterwards. With any book I read or paper I write, it is your voice in my head reading the words. Today you went on a diatribe about the outdated science of geometrical optics, a long-abandoned theory of light and photons circa 1704.
Also, great video!
@@the25centman oh god that sounds horrifying i’m so sorry
One of the signs of great art is how it inspires other artists. After all these years, Layla and other Assorted Love Songs inspired the creation of this masterpiece of a video. Thank you Abby
Clapton has always been a cautionary figure when it comes to his relationships towards women. (Then again he's not the type of man that makes me think, "Wow, let me take off your pants.")
It's one thing to be vulnerable in a supportive functioning relationship. It's another when your partner is being obsessively clingy nonstop while sabotaging the relationship in the process. Not only will those types of manipulative people drain you to the point of burnout but they'll leave you feeling more isolated and frightened than before. I've had to escape a number of these types of abusive relationships - verbal and physical - in order to get my ball bearings back. I'm still in the thick of the healing process, but coping nonetheless.
The path to no contact is paved with good intentions.
A classic album with a story that would make the soap operas blush. Truly enjoy your vinyl Mondays and look forward to each episode. Congratulations on your season 3 and enjoy your break!
For me, when you made the first Layla video it came at a perfect time for me. It was the first video I’d ever seen on your channel and I was really heartbroken at the time about this girl I’d broken up with but still desperately loved. It just suited the vibe so well for me and since then I’ve watched every video on this channel. It’s nice to see you revisit this album and I knew before watching this video you were going to nail it and I’ve not even got all the way through and you’re killing it. Love you’re work Abby.
I was 17 in early 1971 and my drummer had just started as a DJ at the local FM station. We started hearing an amazing song getting played (in those days the DJs picked their own songs for their radio shows) and wondered who it was. The song was "Little Wing" by Derek and the Dominoes. It was a couple of years before I found out Jimi Hendrix was the songwriter. Layla is one of those magical albums that influenced my musical journey. I no longer have it on vinyl, but I do have it on CD. It is one of my three favorite double albums (the others being Physical Graffiti and Exile On Main St.) Just wanted to thank you for this video. I learned many things I never knew.
i need to know how you put up so much researched content every week, its absurd 😭😭😭
these take ~1 month to assemble from writing to editing. i work VERY far ahead, you just see them once a week!
@abigaildevoe still impressive for the level of depth, the 🐐 of classic rock youtube
@@abigaildevoebut at that rate how come you haven't run out !? 😹
Brilliant analysis, Abi! I have loved the Layla album since I bought it as a teenager in 1973, and I wouldn't want to live without Anyday or Little Wing!
Congrats on a fantastic 3rd season of Vinyl Monday, and thank you for your incredible work! Have a nice and relaxing time off, I can’t wait for season 4. I discovered your channel maybe half a year ago and completely fell in love with what you do here. The way you talk about music is so passionate and the way you tell these stories is super entertaining and captivating. I think you are great at balancing the good and bad - and I appreciate that you don’t gloss over the ugly details. I learned so much new info from this video, some of which was really hard to stomach (though not surprising). The end definitely made me tear up a little. There are quite a few albums you talked about this season that I discovered or found new appreciation for, so thank you for all your videos 🌸
Maybe a video on Betty Davis' Nasty Gal would be cool for the new season. She was imo super influential and interesting and an absolute trailblazer for many that came after her
Thank you, Abby, for the kind shout-out to Laura and me, and congratulations on another stellar season of Vinyl Monday and an amazing finale. You have raised the bar for vinyl community videos so high, the rest will need to take pole vaulting lessons to reach you. As a music writer, you are already leagues beyond anyone at Rolling Stone, and I realize that's faint praise. I'm honored if we can help spread the word about your wonderful work and talent in any way. I am proud of you in the same way I am my two extraordinary nieces who not only excel at everything they do and give me hope for the future, but whom I have also warped into vinyl junkies who haunt record stores with me. Here's looking to hitting a million subs in season four, and I'll do whatever I can to help make that happen. As soon as I finish doing my damn taxes...
PS - My favorite moment in that collection of MC5 videos I sent you: The TV announcer after they blew out the studio walls saying, "And now from Nova Scotia, Miss Anne Murray..."
LAOALS is my favorite album as well. I had heard Layla and Anyday (though I had never known the title of Anyday) all thru the 70s but had not heard the entire album until Oct of 10th grade in 1983 at the house of a friend and fellow aspiring guitarist. He put on side 1 and I Looked Away played through. I had never heard the song but was blown away by the simplicity / directness. Then, there is a moment at 2:41 in the song as the second solo enters the last few measures where Eric lands on E after FBbD, BbD#, DF, DGF E.... Even though I had never heard that song before, at that moment when that E note rang, I knew EXACTLY how the song would end and a chill went down my spine from appreciating the perfection of the songwriting craft. I have listened to LAOLS literally THOUSANDS of times from 1983 to the present and played along with that song thousands of times and EVERY listen has exactly the same effect at 2:41 into the song.
While LAOALS is my favorite album of material and some of my favorite performances, it is one of the worst quality recordings of its time, something more suprising given Tom Dowd engineered it. It has tons of tape hiss and lacks punch, even on CD. Any attempt to overcome those flaws with re-masters only throws off the balance of parts that impair the integrity of the original mixing decisions. The 1990 remix boosted the 2nd guitar on Layla and the harmony part drowns out the top melody part.
Layla the song was not originally written to have a piano coda. The main song was recorded with the guitars and bass tuned about one half step sharp, something one might expect if the song had been recorded with only guitars and bass. They tuned to themselves, didn't think to tune to a more consistent reference and they didn't have digital guitar tuners back then. Sounded good so they recorded and got the first part on tape. Only when they tried to extend it with the coda did they likely realize the rock section was a half step sharp. They couldn't slow it down into pitch without ruining the tempo so the coda comes in with standard tuning. Annoying to all of us guitarists ever since trying to play along. Same is true for Keep on Growing, which is also a half step sharp and again is a jam song with just guitars and bass. Curiously, there is a video on RUclips of Layla pitch corrected via AI processing while preserving the original tempos. One final bit of trivia. Thorn Tree In the Garden was not actually written about a girlfriend. It was written by Bobby Whitlock after his dog disappeared under mysterious / nefarious circumstances. After adding the coda to Layla, the collection was still a few minutes shy of 2 full albums so Thorn Tree was added along with the blended Layla mix.
I took a break before your "My Thoughts" section and played my copy of the album to reassess my own thoughts based on all your valuable insights. This 66 year old heard sounds I hadnt focused on before and I really thank you for that. It has become a tradition for some time to sit up till midnight or so waiting for your latest episode to appear here in Australia. I look forward to every episode. Thanks Abigail. You present a perspective on the music I grew up with in a way no other person has come close to. Please know you are a very special part of my week.
Layla vs All things must Pass are pretty much Me vs the guy Patty Boyd tells you not to worry about.
As you would say the best way to close the season just perfect the redux in this was wonderfull this season was your best in my opinion you have just grown perfectly as you gone along it has been amazing to watch ty for season 3 Looking forward to season 4
Abigail's catharsis in full view with no holds barred.....Absolutely stunning....Dig your style, Aloha
Another great review and another great season. You’ve become one of the best “historians” of music on this platform.
Keep up the great work and enjoy your well deserved break!!
Abigail! What a way to end the season. Bravo! If RUclips gave out awards on the level of Emmys, Oscars and Grammys, this would be the chosen.
I will refer to your video and share this in so many different aspects. This video touches so many areas. I just absolutely love it! Brilliant!
Thank you!
Cannot thank you back enough for the honorable mention, I am forever grateful to you Abby! This was a fabulous essay!
Bravo, Abby! This was absolutely wonderful.😊 Enjoy your well deserved break. I can't wait to see what season 4 has in store.
A Masterclass. I didn't think I'd make it thru 94 min but I did. That was awesome.
I enjoy seeing how you've grown as a podcaster, more knowledgable about music, songwriting, and recording.
*SILENCE,* Homework, Beautifully made 1 hour+ video essay *IS TALKING*
I really loved the story you told about this album and everything around it. Always liked the Layla song, but now I love it. Had it on some cd single with Wonderful Tonight, but now I need this album, on vinyl of course. And it is because of what you did with this LONG video. It was well worth the time and it makes me buy this record.
As others said, it is so refreshing and encouraging to see people from your generation (and I got my 19 year old son buying records and cd's now) going through over half a decade of beautiful music and experiencing it all again. Plus you really do your homework. Respect for that!
I found vinyl Monday with the original Layla video two years back and I’ve been watching religiously ever since. Your analysis has not only reshaped my listening habits but has actually helped me rethink how I write songs. Kick out the jams and enjoy a well deserved break!
Bravo! 👏Looking forward to double-album Dec
Quite possibly your best video yet. This was incredible. Well done 😁
I have nothing to add. Good job.
I really enjoy Vinyl Monday. Thank you for sharing the fruit of your knowledge and research and your contagious love for music. It's a joy watching you. Thank you for all you are offering.
Awesome season finale Miss Abby,thank you for that. I was today years old when I realized just how much Layla & all the related records(History of EC,DA Anthology,Mad Dogs,All Things,everything Tom Dowd related etc…)formed the core of my musical taste & direction,& in turn,my life,thanks for that as well. Best of luck on your writing career,very much look forward to seeing how that develops. Much love from Long Beach CA
Brilliant! I saw Bobby and Coco live in a small venue a few years ago. He played the songs told the stories-very nice guy, great raconteur, and hey, if his memory isn’t 100% accurate, give him a break-considering all the substances being consumed, its impressive he remembers anything! Looking forward to next season! Have a good break!
I wouldn’t usually watch an episode on a record like this, but because theirs so much history behind your love for this album I gave it a watch!
Abby, there’s one person who needs a return to the Vinyl Monday universe: Bob Dylan
@@MortimerSnerdVideos you’re gonna lose your marbles in about a week
@@abigaildevoe Abby the second I saw that you even know who Bob Dylan is I lost my marbles. Not many people know him anymore.
Fun fact: your New England stoner slang word for very cold “brick” from your original Blonde on Blonde video has been, your words, peppered into my everyday language now. Thank you and you don’t need to apologize.
@@abigaildevoe Ooooh...
What a way to kick off season 4!
we need a jeff buckley grace vinyl monday for modern classics next season!!
OMG the D&B danish TV appearance!! So glad you featured it here!
These episodes are so consistently good, I’m feeling like I need to get college credit for just watching them. 😂
Fantastic summary, analysis and celebration of a historic rock and roll album.
Just a couple months ago I finally listened to this album, and then rewatched your original review, and then listened to it again immediately afterwards. It quickly became one of my favourite 70s records, and also led me to discover the Allman Brothers Band who I love even more. Thank you for these great videos, this is absolutely your best so far!!
Wow!
I'm 71 years old and "Layla" has been part of my Universe of Awareness since early high school. Your involvement and discussion of this work is a testament to how art (made by humanly frail artists) explains and adorns the continuing human experience. Ars longa; vita brevis.
Thank you for taking the time to think thoughts I probably thought more than a half century ago.
Thank you for taking time to make sense of them and to share them.
Thank you for enduring and selflessly sharing the insights from your own life which echo the prettied-up pain and failures which gave rise to this work.
Thank you for wiping way the gauze and glitter and the pharmaceutical happiness and desperation to reveal the truth of what can universally resonate from very personal pettiness and selfishness.
Thank you.
Layla again? And again and again!! Amen🎉
? all 14 songs ??
Hey Abigail, I have studied about Eric's Layla more times than I can remember. Magazines , documentaries, whatever. But yours was the most fun. I was a fan of his even before the first time I heard "Crossroads" which fried my brain as a 15 year old. Layla and Blind Faith are probably tied for my all time favorite records. I'm looking forward to your next videos. I got the headphones on. Cheers.
I came across my first copy of Layla via 80s hair metal. Back in 1985, I was 18 years old and I was reading circus magazine article about Ratt and they mentioned derek and the dominoes comparing Ratts two guitar players to Clapton and Allman. I was in a record store and mentioned it to the clerk and he pointed me to the pin where it was and they had a copy for $2. I bought it and loved it.
Beautiful video. I also loved your original but this one is even better! You’ve reinvigorated my love for 60s/70s music as well as vinyl and it’s been great going through this stuff again.
And at 1:26:45 I love how among the destruction, John is holding his bass like “my precious!”
"The End" is also my favorite Doors song.
Thank you for brightening up a cloudy Labor day. May the turning season find you well refreshed.
A Grateful Dead vinyl Monday would feed generations
The dive she's qualified to do, we might lose Abby forever. Deep Dark Star.
Nah.
I too would love to see a Grateful Dead episode but I think Abby said in one of her episodes where she went through her record collection that Grateful Dead albums on vinyl are very hard to find. So, failing that, as a Bay Area guy from that era, two lesser known but excellent psychedelic albums I remember that she does have are
1. Country Joe and the Fish - Electric Music for the Mind and Body
2. Quicksilver Messenger Service - Self titled first album
And if she can find it, the first Big Brother album which is better than its reputation but put out by an obscure label that didn't market it so it made little splash. But though less prominent than later on, Janis still shines on "Down On Me" and "Women is Losers."
@@dlf1203 I think it would be safe enough to dive in with "Amercian Beauty" It's a good place to start if getting into The Dead.
She already makes more references to the Grateful Dead than blind faith😂
"Winter Sports" is the best code word I've heard for that. LOL!
Also..."IT'S IN THE KEY OF LAYLA!!"" haha!! I love it.
I wouldn't have gone near Layla all these years. I got a copy after your last review. And I liked it!
I can't believe 2 years went by since I saw your original Layla review. It's also one of my favorite albums, and you did it justice. I first heard the song in the early 70s from the History of Eric Clapton album. While EC was in his early '70s exile, I became obsessed with his music. Was so thrilled when he came back in '74. I saw his that tour and it was everything I hoped it would be. When he did Layla, he didn't do the coda. The other 2 times I saw him in the 70s, same thing. D&D didn't perform the song Layla that much, but when they did, it was without the coda. At some point he started performing the coda, but not sure when. Bell Bottom Blues is still my favorite song that EC plays on. Looking forward to the next season.
I live in Millington, TN. about 15 miles from Memphis. I played in a local band with Bobby's brother Nate Whitlock. Nate was a great guitarist and part times a professional wrestler. Good morning and you look beautiful as always!
@@bassman2k2 that’s so cool!
Was that those Zac Efron boys from a movie from last year, in the Territory Era
Three seasons of listening with my eyes closed, as if a fresh piece of wax and needle graced my table, only to "JOLT" visual attention to see what on Earth you are doing.
You've become a show to watch; as the visual arts aide to the audio.
And every domino tells a story. Finding some tragic dead ends while in search of glorious wins. Shuffling stones on paths heading home. All this experience brought forth the greatest gift known; a life worth sharing, memories, reflections in what has been shown.
I can no longer trust my precise memory of hearing the Layla album for the first time, because I cannot remember if our Baltimore rock radio station, WLPL, played the entire album or just "Little Wing" in memory of Jimi Hendrix. I also can't trust my memory of whether I got the album in December 1970 (I think so) or in 1971, because I have a memory of having to choose between "Layla" and "Allman Brothers Band at Fillmore East" (I eventually wound up with both, and love them both). In any case, Layla is one of my all-time favorite albums.
Unfortunately, I have to be one of those people who correct you when you "get things wrong", as you described us. The 2010 (actually 2011 according to Discogs) set is the 40th Anniversary box, not the 50th. It's the one with the 5.1 surround mix on DVD (a spectacular listening experience, exposing some parts that can't be heard in the original recording; check out the piano in the rear left speaker on "Anyday"), the 3D pop-up of the Frandsen cover art, and a hardcover book. It also has the most comprehensive official collection of the Derek & The Dominos "Live at the Fillmore" recordings, though still not complete. I don't have the 50th Anniversary set, which came out in 2020, because its contents appeared inferior to the 40th. Regardless, your use of the material in the 40th box was spot-on, and what's ten years among friends? 😄
I really appreciate your including mention of the wonderful 20th Anniversary box, the remix that moved the bass to the center, and especially the fabulous Clapton "Whoo!" in "Keep On Growing". (Sadly, the interlocking solos in the second half of the track lose their definition in that mix, or it would have become the definitive version for me. As it is, it's more an occasional listen.)
I had many more thoughts and observations during the video, but I've gone on long enough here. Thank you for covering this in such detail (though I hope we can pause the re-dos of albums you've covered previously for a while) and with your trademark humor. I will only add that I strive, always, to separate the art from the creator, because, regrettably, so many of the creators (and this applies to all types of music, to film and television, and even to books) are not particularly good or nice people. There may be something in the creative process which twists or harms the personality of the creator, though I hope that's not always the case given that I wrote songs from 1970 to 2002 and I hope I'm nicer than some of these people. Anyway, congrats again on the conclusion of season 3; get some rest, and I look forward to season 4. (I'll once again add a heartfelt request for you to cover my favorite Who album, Quadrophenia.) All the best and take care.
Speaking of "Destroyer", would you ever consider an episode on KISS - Destroyer from 1976?
Hello Abby- Great job- thanks for adding something extra to this Labor Day!! You are far and away the most informative and entertaining presenter out there- I was a young guy when these albums were new and am very, very familiar with them and the artists you cover- I look forward to your next season! With admiration and appreciation- E.S.
That's nice. Thank you for sharing your journey of your passion of music with us.
The opening sequence--BEST production value to date!! Struth!
A grand finale to this season - indeed! So glad my old (UK) copy of `Layla` is where it will be very much cherished. Cheers Abby! 👍👍
If Lester Bangs and Pamela Des Barres were somehow the same person,
you'd get me.
I’m Abigail Devoe. I'm 25 years old, and currently based out of the northeast United States.
I graduated from a small liberal arts college in 2021, where I studied art history and film. Being an art historian means you’re not the one making the art. Instead, you write about the guys who made the art. You get into their heads the way few others do. You become a groupie to their legacy. Being so close to all that creativity inspired me. After writing for so long, I just couldn't stop.
My creative outlet became this blog: Real Life Layla, and my flagship series on RUclips. Vinyl Monday is my series where I talk about classic rock albums in my collection. With a little help from my Instagram audience, I was able to bring it to RUclips. And now those album reviews are here for your reading pleasure! I live and breathe the tunes and I'm not shy about loving the guys who made it!
Others call me a music critic, RUclipsr, groupie, or even a muse. I call myself the wannabe muse. Real Life Layla is an extension of my inner world just as much as it is preserving rock-and-roll history. Roll up to the mystery tour, get experienced, come join this long strange trip. Can you dig it?
About The Art
The original Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs album art is La Jeune Fille Au Bouquet by French painter Theodore Frandsen (1902-1969.) According to the official Christie's auction site listing, in August 1970, Derek and the Dominos were in the south of France for the ill-fated Popanalia festival. (French revolutionaries burned the stage!) After an egg fight at the artist's farm house, Theodore's son Emile showed the band to his father's studio. This is where Eric first saw the painting: a platinum blonde woman with red lips and one exaggerated cat eye, her face partially obscured by a white bouquet in blue paper. Eric immediately noted the painting's resemblance to his muse at the time - and his best friend's wife - Pattie Boyd.The original Layla edit (photo 1) was found on an Eric Clapton forum online.
The original Layla edit with myself in it was made by LA-based photographer and artist Daniel Warholy in late 2021.
Version 2 was by myself (orange boa) in August 2022. To commemorate the Vinyl Monday season 3 finale (a Layla album review redux) and the revamped Real Life Layla site, I remade the edit one more time (green boa.)
www.reallifelayla.com/about
Thanks Abby! Although I own or have owned most of the albums you've covered [and always appreciate and learn from your take on them], I'd only ever really been familiar with the Layla single. After listening to your podcast today, I'm finally listening to the entire album for the first time, on Spotify.
I was definitely surprised by this episode because i didn’t Eric to be back so soon 😭 plus I was listening to Born Under a Bad Sign by Albert King because it was it 😅
Well Eric was so jealous by George bc he had Pattie that he created a iconic song and his best album that wasn’t him on Cream 😂
I'm glad I don't have to wait 6 months between seasons like TV shows back in the day.
Dear Abigail:
Interesting analysis as always.
I heard an interview with Pattie a few years ago on the CBC, she was discussing her memoir that had just been released. Of course the topic of EC came up: did she have any contact with him? No, she did indicate that if he was playing near her town, she would go to the show and say hello. She discussed his alcohol issues: unsurprisingly he was an UGLY drunk. He would be very nice when sober and whilst getting drunk, but there was that one moment when the ugly come out.
She also discussed reading his memoir and finding it sad: he came across as desperately wanting to be liked.
EC and George remained best friends right to the end and apparently anytime they met or talked Pattie always came up somehow.
Yours truly
John Wilding
beautiful video cover. maybe the best yet, this one feels like a piece of art in itself
Pardon the off topic post, but Idlewild South is a fantastic Allman Brothers album. A quiet masterpiece with the full original band.
A great finish to a wonderful season. Thank you Abigail!
FANTASTIC episode Abby! Your best one yet! One of my favorite albums too. You really hit everything that makes this album one of the best ever made IMO. What a time for music. So many great albums and cross pollination from that time. Cheers!
I hope you gather strength to do the white album for next season
I'll second that!
I did’t this it was possible to to do a better review of Layla, as I considered your original to be perfection, but this review is a quantum lead forward. Wow, this really tells the story.
This dive hit everything. Super detailed and well orchestrated. Bravo plus!!
Okay, it's official. You've inspired me. I'm going to start listening to one new album every day. I mean, that does sound like more of a New Year's Resolution thing, but calendars ain't nothing but a number . . . Or something like that . . . So I may as well start now to expand my musical tastes. I never thought I needed to do that as I am already married to so much music that I love. But sometimes, what you think you need the least is what you need the most. 😊 Actually, let me amend this comment. I will start listening to one new album a day as soon as I get a new journal. Because this must be documented with pen and paper. Because . . . Well, look at my username and all will become clear. 🤗
Yes, Mr. Slowhand's courtship of Ms. Boyd was so enchanting and moving... And eventually she marries the doofus who not only continues to abuse himself with alcohol (I guess "love isn't everything") but continues to philander with other woman... I guess having a 2 record album dedicated to win your love doesn't account for much in the end.
Concerning Layla containing two parts from other tunes, the "good artists copy, great artists steal" line is right in line with Duane's brilliance as an artist, because his steal was a very inspired one.
S.F sorrow vinyl Mondays would be very interesting to explore the true birth of the rock opera and I've always found that record kind of impenetrable
You’ve turned me on to so much music! Thank you thank you!
You’re looking great and your videos are awesome. Keep rocking, Abigail! 🎶
Bobby didn't like the coda piano outro on Layla but he came around to appreciate it..
Finally a feature film by Abby! I'm so ready
end of the season in with a new profile photo. works. more clarity.
Don't feel bad about six copies of Layla. JCM Led Zeppelin Stories just hit 60 copies of In Through the Out Door.
SUN RA (Heliocentric was the first distributed disc, but the soundtrack for Space is the Place is a great introduction), BEEFHEART (Troutmask is famous, but Decals is just as heavy and much more melodic. Clear Spot actually rocks out.), while Sandinista is ambitious and good trouble.
Enjoy your break Abi!
Well The Kinks Something else! 😊
After several years, I finally added Layla to my music collection. Now granted, it's in CD form, but at least it's in my collection. And I'll soon be adding it to my 256gb iPod classic.
A lot of guitar players who pick up a slide don't spend adequate time and effort on establishing some technique so you wind up hearing a whole bunch of string buzz and what basically amounts to the opposite side of the string producing its own pitches that clash dearly with the pitches that you're supposed to be hearing. Duane knew how to block off the strings behind the slide (so no extra unrelated pitches in the mix) and he developed a really good right-hand string muting technique which is absolutely necessary in order to play one note at a time cleanly. He was also very conscious of where on the string he was striking, aiding him in getting really distinct contrasting timbres all in one continuous passage. He was also an incredibly adept improvisor. One of the best ever, no doubt.
Love you. You are intelligent and insightful. Fun to watch.
Show your Kim Gordon love bonafides, cover "Goo". I would so dig that.
My favorite album is " Piper at The Gates of Dawn " !! I have many copies of it .
When you enumerated the tracklisting for Leyla and showed George's face in full view, that was pure shade. 🤣🤣🤣
I have been watching RUclips videos since 2007 and I don't think I've ever seen anyone overdeliver on their content as you did in this video. What an amazing video. I would be very surprised if your subscriber number doesn't end up having many more digits. My vote for future content would be a Talking Heads video or Bob Seger or Bobby Gentry who may have only made one album but is one of my favorites.
I luv the "Key to The Highway" story, haha!! Turn up the faders! Turn up the faders!
When they found Carbone in the meat truck, he was frozen so stiff it took them two days to thaw him out for the autopsy.
Not to mention for quite a while I couldn't hear Layla without seeing the trash compactor sequence from Goodfellas
Only six copies of your favorite album? You need to step it up
Expect 3 hours for the White Album review
Yayyy
Ok, I'm going to get a copy of that album, cause I've never listened to the whole thing. Abby, try to be kind to past Abby. It's obvious that your older stuff isn't what your new stuff is because you've grown into the role. It's all great work.
I'm really enjoying your content, it's well researched, very well presented and just wonderful.
Looking forward to your next season.
I wish you all the Love and Happiness you desire as you are truly a National Treasure--with tears in my eyes thank you
Always loved the first Clapton solo album. Leon Russell and Delaney and Bonnie. Special!!