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Layla Sessions: 20th Anniversary Edition...

By 1970, Eric Clapton had fallen desperately -- and, at that point, unrequitedly -- in love with the wife of his best friend, George Harrison. As if to shroud his emotions in secrecy, Clapton transformed himself into Derek, and Pattie Boyd Harrison became Layla, a name Clapton borrowed from "The Sto...

1990 RS: 5of 5 Stars

Layla Sessions: 20th Anniversary Edition...

1990

In Concert

1973

Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs

1970

Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs

1970

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An astonishing evocation of unrequited love, "Layla" is almost as celebrated for its real-life circumstances as for its emotionally involving sound. Written for the most part by Eric Clapton and inspired by the classical Persian love poem "Layla," the song sprung from a love triangle between Clapton, his best friend (George Harrison), and the best friend's wife (Patti Boyd). Heavy stuff, to be su...

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