A song Clapton wrote about George Harrison's wife, Patti Boyd, whom Clapton desired, later married (and still later, divorced).

One of, if not the most, recognizable opening riffs in rock.

He’s a recovering drug addict he’s been sober for about 35 years

Now you must check "Layla" as originally recorded by Derek and the Dominoes ( Eric Clapton and Duane Allman). This song,and the entire album has been a soundtrack in my life since high school, when it was released. That song is more phenomenal with Duane Allman's guitar.

The original version of this song will never be topped

This is probably the best live version of Layla, as far as being true to the album. I'll tell you what though, imho nothing can match the album version for sheer power and raw emotion. You've got Eric Clapton on vocals and guitar, Bobby Whitlock singing background vocals and Duane Allman on lead and slide guitar. The chemistry of that mix resulted in a spontaneous guitar dialogue between Eric and Duane. It was a once in a lifetime musical event, fortunately recorded for posterity. (A tip of the hat to Tom Dowd, the genius recording engineer who mixed Layla).

"Why Does Love Have to be So Sad"..

brother this is the deepest rabbit hole , from the early rock to the 80's pop to the 90-current blues hes a legend and my favorite

Duane Allman played slide guitar on the original ✌️

Every Layla I've ever met was named after this song

I agree with the other comments about the album version of Layla, Duane Allman on that slide guitar is something that just needs to be heard, it touches your soul.

George and Eric used to jokingly refer to each other as “husbands in law”

You need to hear the original Derek & The Dominos album track, and then Clapton's 1992 MTV unplugged version...both different styles, and both legendary.

Clapton's "Bellbottom Blues" is my 2nd favorite, right after this one.

I’ve read that Eric Clapton was crying during the recording of this song.

I'm tempted to say that Eric Clapton is the model for amplified blues guitarists since the 1960s. Some play faster, some play flashier, but he is the building block for much of it.

He's been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 3 times for The Yardbirds, Cream, and as a Solo artist. I believe the only artist with 3 inductions.

His live cover of Bob Marley's "I shot the Sheriff" is a classic!!

Motherless Children from 461 Ocean Blvd. The original Layla, with Duane Allman, would prob. get blocked but you can always put it at that other place. Duanes guitar really must be heard.

"Everybody working together and making everybody better" Always a warm & wise reaction. Thank you!