Eric Clapton - Layla LIVE, 1986. "Layla" was first released in 1970, but it wasn’t a big hit right away. When it was re-released in 1972, it climbed to #10 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2021, Rolling Stone ranked it #27 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. #ericclapton #layla | The Church Studio

On June 29th, 1975, Eric Clapton took the stage with his legendary love anthem “Layla” – a song widely regarded as one of the most powerful expressions of longing and heartbreak in rock history. In this emotionally charged live performance, Clapton doesn’t just play the guitar – he tells a story straight from the heart. “Layla” was inspired by Clapton’s unrequited love for Pattie Boyd – the wife of his friend George Harrison. The music blends raw desire, regret, and uncontrollable passion into o

Eric performing his acoustic version of "Layla" from his 1992 Unplugged performance. Watch the official live video of "Layla" from 'ERIC CLAPTON UNPLUGGED...OVER 30 YEARS LATER' at the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kseSoguuiCs The Unplugged: Enhanced Edition will be available on vinyl & CD May 9th - pre-order now at the link below. https://orcd.co/enhancedunplugged Paramount MTV | Eric Clapton