Layla is maybe the most famous
song by Eric Clapton,written by Him and Jim Gordon during the “Derek and the
Dominos” era.
It is surely one of the most
“transformed” and performed during His career .
Here below You can find 20
clear examples: different arrangements,particular exhibitions and shows with
Important Guests.
Maybe there could be
others,but these are in my humble opinion absolutely relevant.
Photo by Frans Schellekens,Redferns/1990 Frans Schellekens
Photo by Frans Schellekens,Redferns/1990 Frans Schellekens
1
The Derek
and the Dominos Album came out in 1970 and in that year we had this version
live with Duane Allman who was strongly important in the Band during the famous
recording process.
2
This is the
comeback of Eric after about 2 years of self retirement .
1973-Rainbow
Concert
3
1975
From “ Live
in The Seventies” , Crossroads 2 Box Set.
This is a
classic example about the way it was played in that period,without the “piano
coda”.
4
1979, this
version(with no “piano coda” again) didn’t succeed in being on the beautiful
“Just One Night” Album.
5
1983,ARMS
Concert. Seeing EC,Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page together makes the difference even
if it surely wasn’t one of the best performances…
6
1985 Behind
the Sun Tour,faster version with a touching introduction and “piano coda”.
7
1985 Epic,
from Live Aid!!
8
1990/1991
Various
versions with Michael Kamen’s Orchestra
Here’s one.
In that period it was a very long number featuring “Romeo and Juliet”
introduction plus Jaco Pastorius(Weather Report) tribute “A Remark You Made”.
9
1992
Unplugged,one of the most famous,completely acoustic and transformed in a
shuffle…no piano coda.
10
1996
With Dr
John,interesting arrangement,it is probably similar to the original idea
Eric had for the song.
11
1997
With
Legends-the beautiful intro is by Marcus Miller( “In a Sentimental Mood”).
12
1999
Madison Square Garden Concert with Sanborn and Friends.
13
2002 Party
at the Palace: now here below there is a VIDEO portion,but a CD/DVD of the event
was released…You can listen to the complete audio track on the other link.
14
2007 Live
in San Diego with Derek Trucks e Doyle Bramhall II. This is the moment in
which,thanks to Them,He revisits the “Layla and Other assorted love Songs”
Album.
15
2009
With Allman Brothers band at Beacon Theatre.
16
2011 with
Wynton Marsalis.
17
2011 Corea
EC plays a
Gibson-electric –during the acoustic set.
18
2011 Porto
Alegre
During His
tour He makes this performance near to the one played with Marsalis.
19
2013,Phoenix,last
time electric.
20
After 6
years of acoustic versions,on 2019 we have the return of Electric Layla.
Here
an example from Crossroads Guitar Festival,Dallas,with John Mayer.
Tags
Live performances