Eric Clapton - Layla (Live at Royal Albert Hall, 1991) (Orchestral Version)

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  • @gonyangmi
    @gonyangmi 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2069

    You know a song's badass when the guitar is smoking as well

    • @ltrain6629
      @ltrain6629 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hilarious aka Gator

    • @malcolmgervais8457
      @malcolmgervais8457 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      reminded me of that one version of eruption live

    • @SnuffySpaghetti
      @SnuffySpaghetti 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      It NEEDS a cig for all that

    • @skylark457
      @skylark457 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      lol

    • @Grandmaster__Gee
      @Grandmaster__Gee 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Damn drugs take a huge part of music to nowadays (it's bad).

  • @David-bl6yg
    @David-bl6yg 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2784

    The ciggy on the headstock gives it +1000 aura

    • @sirgustav8986
      @sirgustav8986 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@Vlad-fm3gkwrong kid

    • @stonebay2111
      @stonebay2111 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

      Backed by an orchestra in Royal Albert Hall.....only way it could be topped is if they also had that giant organ playing as well.

    • @DonkeyHotay794
      @DonkeyHotay794 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Everyone in this video is a demon

    • @GAS005
      @GAS005 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      And to top that would take the organ having a cig too

  • @colellac1029
    @colellac1029 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3317

    I'm so glad this version is on Spotify. It's rare that a live version is better than a recorded version.

    • @noahagri78
      @noahagri78 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +81

      agreed, very few songs better live, this and money for nothing are the only two that are much better live

    • @GrafindeKlevemark
      @GrafindeKlevemark 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +56

      I never bother to listen to recorded versions - only live versions are worth it to realise what the artists are really able to do.

    • @SawyerC7
      @SawyerC7 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      but without Duane the song feels empty

    • @esa6321
      @esa6321 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

      Almost all dire straits songs are so much better live

    • @michaboonstra2219
      @michaboonstra2219 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      I think the fact that any artist can create a live version which is that much better than the original says a lot about the quality of the artist as you don’t see it that often

  • @HerbieTheMiata
    @HerbieTheMiata 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +872

    This was the greatest era to be a rock fan. Concert tickets were $20 and you could see legends like this

    • @gurrenmed5319
      @gurrenmed5319 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      No fucking way this concert was 20$ with that much Orchestra arrangement

    • @chrisevans3062
      @chrisevans3062 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      @@gurrenmed5319 Back then, $20 was like $60 today.

    • @joycepresnall9749
      @joycepresnall9749 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      @@gurrenmed5319 no of course not, but back in the 70's and 80's about $20 was was what most concerts cost...I went to tons of concerts back then...but saw Clapton about 20 years ago, 2nd row seats, was $1K for 2 of us...

    • @vanilluh3132
      @vanilluh3132 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Just last year we saw Creed, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, 3 Door Down, Jason Aldean, Tyler Childers, Finger Eleven, and a few more for like $28 bucks a concert. St Louis Amphitheater is the shit.

    • @BoiledOctopus
      @BoiledOctopus 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@gurrenmed5319 Tickets for Eric Clapton's 1991 Royal Albert Hall concerts cost £27.00.

  • @oscarpolo6310
    @oscarpolo6310 ปีที่แล้ว +1523

    Of the most dramatic versions I've heard of Layla, the band is impressive. Gracias Eric.

    • @dsfddsgh
      @dsfddsgh ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Only thing that could have made it better was if Duane was still alive and playing with Eric at this concert.

    • @alexbetts452
      @alexbetts452 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Sharp as a pin! My favorite cadence is this version. They were in the zone no doubt.

    • @pabloperez4063
      @pabloperez4063 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hello!

  • @willjezewski5595
    @willjezewski5595 ปีที่แล้ว +663

    This is Peak Clapton, wow. What an incredible orchestral arrangement on the outro.. show this to anyone who derides rock music.

    • @janpierzchala2004
      @janpierzchala2004 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Eric got free of alcoholism around 1989 and his playing 1990/91 is radiant indeed

    • @janpierzchala2004
      @janpierzchala2004 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      joy of freedom!

    • @jakobpedersen1904
      @jakobpedersen1904 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      This concert was about 2-3 weeks before Conor's accident - a sad story, however.

    • @jdenino6022
      @jdenino6022 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@jakobpedersen1904 he then wrote Tears In Heaven for his lost little boy. 😔

    • @featherstar1000
      @featherstar1000 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Indeed!!!! ❤

  • @CompleteCretin
    @CompleteCretin ปีที่แล้ว +2877

    After a million concerts I thought I'd got bored of Layla. It seems I haven't! This is Epic Clapton.

    • @elainemeyer5062
      @elainemeyer5062 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I agree with your last point - this IS definitely Eric Clapton WHEN he WANTS to play! (According to a statement that HE once made in an interview, he said he can play well WHEN he wants to - he shows us he really does in this performance for sure!) 👍👏 Plus, Layla and Cocaine are his ‘classics’ from years ago - both of which are my all time favorites of his - then and now (I’m almost 70)!

    • @kvfrank
      @kvfrank ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Especially when you know the whole story behind the song and the relationship between the 3 until George died.

    • @ns2110theonly
      @ns2110theonly ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This will be in THEATERS in May!

    • @netoribeiro7178
      @netoribeiro7178 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I just can't get enough!

    • @ns2110theonly
      @ns2110theonly ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@netoribeiro7178 +1!

  • @steveb7429
    @steveb7429 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1431

    So awesome how the Dude spanks that tambourine like there’s no tomorrow.

    • @thefonzkiss
      @thefonzkiss 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

      Ray Cooper.

    • @SteveninTune
      @SteveninTune 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      ​​@@thefonzkissya baby !!! ❤❤ what ever your part put your heart into it ❤

    • @cicerobezerra7090
      @cicerobezerra7090 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ❤❤❤MARAVILHA ❤❤

    • @jred201
      @jred201 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      He's like the honey badger. Just doesn't give a shit.

    • @nicolasbergeard
      @nicolasbergeard 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      your comment is simply awesome. it made my night

  • @mulemusic
    @mulemusic ปีที่แล้ว +2036

    Eric was on FIRE!! His vocal is INCREDIBLE, and then he rips the solos!!!

    • @phenixreturns
      @phenixreturns ปีที่แล้ว

      🎸*A lot of covers of this great live version on my channel : check it out and subscribe !🎸*

    • @coinraker6497
      @coinraker6497 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      I've always thought Clapton's vocals were underrated. I love his voice.

    • @tdc_2021
      @tdc_2021 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@coinraker6497I think his vocals are pretty well regarded to be fair. He struggled live in the 70s but really started to improve in the 80s and 90s

    • @eduardosci1909
      @eduardosci1909 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah!

    • @djjazzyjeff1232
      @djjazzyjeff1232 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      This version is auto-tuned to the max.

  • @Emet.V
    @Emet.V ปีที่แล้ว +1082

    MVP to the tambourine player he’s playing it, like his life depends on it

    • @marysmith7765
      @marysmith7765 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      😂 he was killing it!!

    • @jdenino6022
      @jdenino6022 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

      is that Ray Cooper...at 1:33. Looks like him and it most likely is Ray Cooper from google results: Who plays Eric Clapton percussion?
      Ray Cooper (born 19 August 1942) is an English musician. He is a session and road-tour percussionist, and occasional actor, who has worked with Pink Floyd, Sting, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, and Elton John. Plus I've seen him on some of Elton's concert footage. Ray is very talented.

    • @Emet.V
      @Emet.V 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@marysmith7765indeed

    • @Tom-iw3zh
      @Tom-iw3zh 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      IT DID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @del7i540
      @del7i540 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      Ray Cooper on tambourine, legendary performer from the original Elton John Band.

  • @OArdnaxela
    @OArdnaxela หลายเดือนก่อน +60

    It's 2024 december. I just discovered this version of Layla, and it has been on a loop for a couple days now. I can't get rid of it. This energy on the stage is fascinating the perfomance is mesmerized me. The whole thing is perfect but that 'insane' on the 3rd verse makes this the best for me. I'm 31 I'm not even born when this was played, but I'm really sure if I was 31 in 1991 I'd gave all my money to see this. I always knew that I born in a wrong decade and this video is an another prove of that. Eric Clapton you are the best.
    (Sorry for my english is not my first language)

    • @donaldorris4615
      @donaldorris4615 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Do yourself a favor and find the version from Live Aid in '85. Phil Collins on drums. Enjoy!

  • @andregaspar971
    @andregaspar971 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +349

    The black background, the flowing long hair, and the Fender beginning to smoke as its master shreds one of the most legendary songs in Earth's history-this is the epitome of greatness. Clapton is God!

    • @Vlad-fm3gk
      @Vlad-fm3gk 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      what america used to be about

    • @NSJ09
      @NSJ09 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@Vlad-fm3gk Clapton is English lol

    • @Vlad-fm3gk
      @Vlad-fm3gk หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@NSJ09 so were the beatles, the clash and the sex pistols. doesnt mean they didnt give america a bunch of flavor

    • @RaizelLi
      @RaizelLi หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Clapton the NTR protagonist

    • @aerondight6918
      @aerondight6918 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@NSJ09 i got a big surprise for you , all white americans a europeans , real american are not white

  • @matthewfairley4101
    @matthewfairley4101 ปีที่แล้ว +765

    Probably my most favourite guitar riff of all time. Unlike me it never grows old.

    • @kravmaga1632
      @kravmaga1632 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Just an FYI in case you don't already know. Michael mcDonald of the Doobie Brothers wrote that riff way back when for Derick and the dominoes as I understand it's history. I listen to Layla on a near daily basis just to confirm I am still alive at 66years old. God Bless Ya

    • @J.C...
      @J.C... ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ​​​​​@@kravmaga1632WRONG. Duane Allman wrote that riff and he got it from a song Albert King covers. It's very well known that Duane wrote that riff and is written everywhere; in interviews from Clapton. From Duane. In autobiographies. Etc...
      Thr riff is from "As the Years Go Passing By", originally by Eric Burdon and The Animals. It's the vocal melody sped up. Duane Allman talks about it in an interview he did right after that album was recorded. Gregg Allman talked about it quite often, too. It's quite a well-known fact. Though the first time I read it, someone wrongly attributed the riff to Hank Williams' "So Lonesome I Could Cry". I actually figured out what song it was taken from on my own. Duane was extremely open about where he got the riff and would tell anybody that he got it from the Eric Burdon/Albert King song.
      If you Google doobie Brothers Layla there's literally nothing anywhere a out that guy being involved with the song. You know what there is plenty of? Documentation of Duane Allman playing on it and being the one who came up with the riff. Google wouldn't even finish the phrase "doobie Brothers lay-". It recommended nothing. Type in "Duane Allman lay-" and it will suggest Layla. That guy didn't write the riff. Not a chance. He was playing with some unknown band called Blue at the time that happened. He hadn't even been discovered yet.
      Not sure where you got that nonsense but please don't ever repeat it again. It's pure foolishness. Nonsense. He wasn't even a known musician when Layla was recorded.

    • @yp8152
      @yp8152 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same for Beat It, Black or white, sweet child O mine and smells like teen spirit

    • @adriduw4434
      @adriduw4434 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Like the kids in my basement, they never get old

    • @swp9
      @swp9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fenton Robinson first recored it in 1959. Eric Burdon's version came after Albert King. th-cam.com/video/NcbsmgmOUXg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=e6zn4LeDSAsXrYRt@@J.C...

  • @scatlar2
    @scatlar2 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +212

    This has to be one of the best pieces of music ever recorded surely

  • @MP-Fin
    @MP-Fin 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +395

    Dad rock final boss

    • @younglickhitta
      @younglickhitta หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Grandpa rock*

    • @nickquinn6559
      @nickquinn6559 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely 💯

    • @Armbender1085
      @Armbender1085 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      That riff is nasty I’m 23 and I recently got reminded of it and it still has life today

    • @Spuck1983
      @Spuck1983 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That'd be jimi

    • @gabrielornelas2534
      @gabrielornelas2534 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Born in 89. Almost 2 decades after it came out. It’s my top. Debussy is Father Time music. But idk. Instrumentals just hit different.

  • @davidp21
    @davidp21 ปีที่แล้ว +237

    This is by far and away the best version of this song. Also one of the best live performances I have ever heard!

    • @Nilsator333
      @Nilsator333 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Personally I also really like the Live Aid version

    • @guitaristgary
      @guitaristgary 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This, live aid and birmingham '86. 3 perfect but very different Laylas 😊

    • @universpro7741
      @universpro7741 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I almost fell asleep with this one

  • @nathandonnelly
    @nathandonnelly ปีที่แล้ว +346

    This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen and the guy at 1:47 knows it.

    • @PeterS123101
      @PeterS123101 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      I was searching for that comment.

    • @coolplace101
      @coolplace101 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Was looking for the exact same comment as well​@@PeterS123101

  • @gogoTea1986
    @gogoTea1986 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +88

    1:09 listen to his tambourine playing

    • @emvilegaspi3811
      @emvilegaspi3811 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Ray Cooper is a fire percussionist

  • @Chugins
    @Chugins ปีที่แล้ว +99

    Clapton's vocals are awesome here. Killing it.

  • @Hawgfrog
    @Hawgfrog ปีที่แล้ว +146

    The piano coda is by far one of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard. In my opinion this is one of the greatest songs ever composed.

    • @karlhelm875
      @karlhelm875 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      is that greg phillinganes playing the piano coda at the end?

    • @paupuig1716
      @paupuig1716 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same thought. Half epic and half emotional. The perfecf synergy

    • @ozzie-sk9dh
      @ozzie-sk9dh 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Written and played by Rita Coolidge. Clapton never credited her for it.

    • @mryessus752
      @mryessus752 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Until you see Goodfellas

  • @Zelville
    @Zelville ปีที่แล้ว +194

    He is the inspiration of millions of guitarists, singers, songwriters...so passionately soulful, genuine, accurate.
    A humble legend for mankind.

  • @marydear5198
    @marydear5198 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Most beautiful, emotional versions I've ever heard.

  • @alexvignolo7798
    @alexvignolo7798 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    One of the greatest outros of all time. Chills!

  • @Loding88
    @Loding88 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +89

    This is the best version of Layla I think he ever recorded. Absolutely epic.

  • @romangarcia608
    @romangarcia608 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    i think his is coolest look/phase, it’s definitely my favorite. ‘24 Nights’ is absolutely incredible.

  • @tomthumb7394
    @tomthumb7394 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I agree with many others that EC was at the top of his concert performance game in the late 80’s and early 90’s.
    Sadly, I believe this was recorded just a few weeks before his son tragically died. He proved his greatness again by reinventing himself after that horrible time.

  • @cocoamaster9200
    @cocoamaster9200 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    5:53 the overall accumulation of guitar solo and the orchestra playing in Harmony sounded godlike to my ears.

    • @Joemama00148
      @Joemama00148 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      my favorite piano exit solo

  • @jackob_c8732
    @jackob_c8732 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +388

    90's was a great time for music. 60's/70's artists still played great concerts and young 90's artists were in their prime.

    • @readymade376
      @readymade376 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      absolutely!

    • @dogtaxi812
      @dogtaxi812 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      So very true

    • @notgadot
      @notgadot 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Cheers

    • @Ob1tuber
      @Ob1tuber 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      For 90’s artists in their prime see Metallica and Pantera

    • @MunirMatsuo
      @MunirMatsuo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      And Blues had a big revival in the 90s. It was an overall great era for all genres of music.

  • @elainemeyer5062
    @elainemeyer5062 ปีที่แล้ว +423

    I’m almost 70 yrs old now and have arthritis and poor circulation, plus had recent foot surgeries, BUT when I hear Clapton perform THIS 👍 first 3 1/2 minute 🎸 solo, it doesn’t keep me from dancing around my house (and suffering the consequences later -lol)! !

    • @spotsthecat7913
      @spotsthecat7913 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I get it, Clapton is awesome tbh, take care of yourself btw, Madam. It's good that you find enjoyment in listening to this masterpiece, but please be safe

    • @elainemeyer5062
      @elainemeyer5062 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@spotsthecat7913 🙏 Thanks, appreciate your comment and advice - take care too!

    • @spotsthecat7913
      @spotsthecat7913 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@elainemeyer5062 no problem, ma'am. Have a pleasant day

    • @pathat3027
      @pathat3027 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Simplicity

    • @lucianogasparini1696
      @lucianogasparini1696 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Siempre valdrá la pena bailar y disfrutar de la música como de la vida toda.

  • @TheGreshproductions
    @TheGreshproductions หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    I bet this sounded like pure heaven to be there in person

    • @austins.2495
      @austins.2495 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Oh for sure it did

  • @davidharrell5396
    @davidharrell5396 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Through a cloud of tears, I’ve watched this twice. Not sure if I can bear a third time. I don’t think my heart can take it.
    In 1991, Clapton was still God.

  • @lotuseater90
    @lotuseater90 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    HOLY MOTHER OF GOD! I JUST DISCOVERED IT! AMAZING PERFORMANCE!!!

    • @eastaeg
      @eastaeg 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      same!

  • @iluvmoviestoomuch1437
    @iluvmoviestoomuch1437 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    32 years ago… Wow! This is Prime Eric here pouring out his soul on a fretboard. 24 Nights forever changed my guitar playing. I’ll never meet Eric but, musically, he has blessed me tremendously.

  • @flaringo
    @flaringo หลายเดือนก่อน +68

    That's what the 13th beer tastes like

  • @x2bate
    @x2bate ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Could this be the best version of this song ever!? Just great!!

    • @imaledzepfan
      @imaledzepfan ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have been checking out other versions and I think so ..

    • @dustin2423
      @dustin2423 ปีที่แล้ว

      Album version will always be the best one for me; they can’t do the perfect transition from vocals to piano when they play live

    • @imaledzepfan
      @imaledzepfan ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dustin2423 I understand completely.. been hearing it since it came out, I'm 62. However, check out everything , everything is just great.. give it a closer watch and listen.. to as much as to the musicians as possible, orchestra, guitar player in the background, observe everything closely .. as well as the audience as they have a great time.. take note.. the whole concept, all musicians, the backup singers are fine ,the one to the right is svelte.. yes , beautiful , they both are , anyways, Eric and his lead solo, ( it looks like he wants to laugh at one point, because he knows he is getting down) on the guitar.... the notes he plays and hits at the slow part, he plays ( sustained) notes with feeling .. scales of blues, the whole band and orchestra are all on point! Great version! Love It!!!

  • @HowardApplebaum11
    @HowardApplebaum11 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    One of the most badass and elegant performance ever

  • @Dubyahh
    @Dubyahh 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +29

    I literally cannot think of anything cooler than this riff, the guitar smoking a cig, the middle finger, the lions mane. Damn.

  • @desertrat6373
    @desertrat6373 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    One of the top 10 most incredible songs of the 20th century.

  • @mikewhiteley641
    @mikewhiteley641 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Power....Passion.....Clapton.

  • @bubblenugget9916
    @bubblenugget9916 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I'm in college right now and I love Eric Clapton. The greats will never be forgotten

  • @Snow1032
    @Snow1032 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    It's amazing how passionate I am about Eric Clapton and his songs, and how they give me goosebumps and completely brighten my day, I practically cried with emotion with this incredible version of this spectacular song. Thank you so much Eric Clapton for sharing your masterpieces with us, you are amazing!❤️🙏🏻

    • @maxinedobson6561
      @maxinedobson6561 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Totally agree with your comments just wish l had this sort of talent❤

    • @prathameshbhambure
      @prathameshbhambure ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@@maxinedobson6561 It's not talent but a truckload of hard work. He'd played guitar for 32 years already. Wasn't an impressive vocalist but worked at it and became one of the greatest singers. You see, when you say that it's talent, you're nullifying the most important factor that took him to these heights: hours & hours of practice.

    • @olly8
      @olly8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@prathameshbhambure it is BOTH!! Many people have practiced for YEARS, but aren't able to achieve this type of status. Both hard work along with talent create artists such as ERIC CLAPTON!! He had talent enough to become famous. His hard work elevated his talents.

    • @alphabeta86
      @alphabeta86 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not every one plays the guitar becomes Eric Clapton.

  • @sharonrasmussen
    @sharonrasmussen 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    The song of all songs. This one never gets old. Just keep commin back for more. "Got me on my knees." Wow!

  • @BunyanaRed1958
    @BunyanaRed1958 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    These set of concerts and the Blues tour 4 years later. I think are the best shows Eric has done.

    • @Bryan8329
      @Bryan8329 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      When he guested with The Allman Brothers Band in their final years as a band is up there too

  • @malteselander8012
    @malteselander8012 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    To me, it is the absolute best version of Layla. True masterpiece. 🙌

  • @richardt.1119
    @richardt.1119 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Magical Eric, can't imagine how this sounded in this theater!

  • @guitaristgary
    @guitaristgary ปีที่แล้ว +11

    2:58 the violinist on the left, that brief second is gold. Hes absolutely loving it and dying to move his head to the music, witnessing a master a few feet away from him

    • @Kyle-cv3de
      @Kyle-cv3de 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He's literally just looking at him

  • @nathanchampionmusic
    @nathanchampionmusic ปีที่แล้ว +32

    3:35 - Ladies and Gentlemen....Greg Phillinganes 👏👏👏

  • @bluegryp
    @bluegryp หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Just saw him at Madison square garden a few years back and he hasn’t lost a step. People forget that Clapton truly is a technical master when the song calls for it.

  • @twoh.am_
    @twoh.am_ 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    man, this performance is PURE soul. Clapton’s tone here is just dripping with emotion, and you can hear every ounce of pain and passion in each note. The way he stretches out that so freakin iconic riff, giving it space to breathe, just hits different live.. especially in a venue like the Royal Albert Hall. You know you're witnessing a master in complete control of his craft. The whole band's tight, but Clapton? He’s on another level. Layla live like this? Untouchable.

  • @johnmurray3346
    @johnmurray3346 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    Backing singers are INCREDIBLE!

  • @alexkx8599
    @alexkx8599 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    PHENOMENAL and COMPLETELY UNPARALLELED!!! With Greg Phillinganes (and Nathan East on bass!) on keyboards and back up vocals!!!!

  • @tejastrojan
    @tejastrojan 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    He's just showing off this concert. He was unreal. One of the best of all time if you think about it.

  • @bgg5090
    @bgg5090 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I don't know why those women dancing at 2:03 make me smile so much. There's just something about it that is so joyful.

    • @FreezeMathias
      @FreezeMathias ปีที่แล้ว +12

      back when people lived at the moment during concerts, now everyone are filming

  • @leonardoalfaro9311
    @leonardoalfaro9311 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    Best electric guitar performance ever!!

  • @samguest8179
    @samguest8179 ปีที่แล้ว +422

    Clapton really was at his best in the later 80s to early 90s IMHO

    • @kentbeery4941
      @kentbeery4941 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      At his Best ? He's at his Best today and tomorrow he will be even better...... That's Legend

    • @prathameshbhambure
      @prathameshbhambure ปีที่แล้ว +13

      ​@@kentbeery4941 How beautiful is that! Thanks for saying that, Kent. Eric forever ❤

    • @carlosconesa
      @carlosconesa ปีที่แล้ว +24

      He was on fire for most of the 90's I would say

    • @elainemeyer5062
      @elainemeyer5062 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I beg to differ - to an extent, but respect your (and others) opinions! IMO Clapton’s had ‘on’ and ‘off’ periods during the same years he’s been playing. Having watched videos of him playing in the SAME year, I noticed that he doesn’t always play as well in some vs others. THIS one is a prime example of how he’s on fire 🔥 with his ‘solo’ part in the beginning. Once the orchestra gets heated up later on, he appears to be a little ‘lost’ in the sense that he’s not quite sure how to ‘fit’ in with them, and not be in the background. I’m not saying he doesn’t play well during the entire performance, only that I felt he was better, and really let loose, when he played the solo at the start of it and really did his ‘thing’ - wonderfully so!

    • @mushfiquefahim141
      @mushfiquefahim141 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Cream

  • @agenda262
    @agenda262 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Personally the most marvelous version ever heard so far.

  • @jaimealas3267
    @jaimealas3267 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    A 50 years ol ssong, we need more musicians like Clapton, Layla is a Clasic,, a gem

  • @MitchellRoss27
    @MitchellRoss27 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    That guitar was needing that cig after being played like that!

  • @elizabethjohnson53
    @elizabethjohnson53 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Childhood memories!!! It's euphoric and sad at the same time!! Best version yet!!!

    • @rogewatersspot
      @rogewatersspot ปีที่แล้ว

      Smiles, absolutely great cheres,feels really good listening,how are you doing?❤

  • @iarrascuep
    @iarrascuep 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Wow! This version is just perfection!

  • @michaelrischbieter3678
    @michaelrischbieter3678 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Just a wonderful, beautiful version of Layla...an iconic song to begin with, but the added depth with the symphony accompaniment is superb! Clapton at his very best, and then some! I am addicted!

  • @DanielFjall
    @DanielFjall ปีที่แล้ว +4110

    I’m glad they didn’t CGI out the cigarette!

    • @mrfantasy255
      @mrfantasy255 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      Why, they usually do this?

    • @mrfantasy255
      @mrfantasy255 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Why, they usually do this?

    • @AxelP33
      @AxelP33 ปีที่แล้ว +311

      ​@@mrfantasy255 Its becoming more snd more common in this world ruled by snowflakes

    • @orionasagou5806
      @orionasagou5806 ปีที่แล้ว +100

      Why would they cgi a cigarette? What are you talking about?

    • @dystopian..
      @dystopian.. ปีที่แล้ว +100

      Or him flipping the world off with that chord 😅

  • @TheAarontheblackmage
    @TheAarontheblackmage 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    I love how everyone in the orchestra looks like they're having the time of their lives.

  • @shadytamang
    @shadytamang ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The righteous amount of feel and aggression of this live is just out of this world !!

  • @JWPCMH
    @JWPCMH ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He looks so cool shredding that solo. Love the hair.

  • @paulbingham_Creative
    @paulbingham_Creative ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Absolutely sublime!
    Eric Clapton just reaffirming that he is one of the greatest guitar players of all time! Fantastic performance! This definitely makes you proud to be British! 🇬🇧

  • @veritas41photo
    @veritas41photo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    He SHREDDED that solo! Eric Clapton must be ranked as one of the finest guitarists of all time!

    • @Lessontobe
      @Lessontobe 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He is one of the two or three bests.

    • @mksb1995
      @mksb1995 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@Lessontobe Who more? Bb King?

    • @Lessontobe
      @Lessontobe 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mksb1995 Robert Johnson

  • @musclecarmitch908
    @musclecarmitch908 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    Seems like this was just yesterday, hard to believe it's done been 32 years ago! Still awesome as ever!👍

    • @paulaepstein9051
      @paulaepstein9051 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      First saw him with Cream at Fillmore East in 1967 and that feels like yesterday lol!

    • @aliakseikhadzinski5719
      @aliakseikhadzinski5719 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh... You have just reminded me about my age🥲🥲🥲. 32 years ago were not really 32 year ago, this was yesterday!

    • @stefangonzalevski9532
      @stefangonzalevski9532 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No need to remind me my age... I still have the double album I bought at the time !

    • @phenixreturns
      @phenixreturns ปีที่แล้ว

      🎸*A lot of covers of this great live version on my channel : check it out and subscribe !🎸*

    • @kravmaga1632
      @kravmaga1632 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      More like fifty plus years ago Eric did Layla with cream and then Derrick and the dominoes, right?

  • @vojislavoluic4339
    @vojislavoluic4339 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ova verzija i ona unplugged su po meni dvije različite pjesme,mada isti text, ali obe odlicna......zivio clapton

  • @prathameshbhambure
    @prathameshbhambure ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Mind-blowing performance, Eric. Your hair was shoulder-length here, and this just made me sigh since I cut my long hair last Sunday. I wouldn't have cut it if this was uploaded 3 days ago, haha!
    *Thank you for this, my hero. Thank you for everything!*

  • @Cheddar_Curtain
    @Cheddar_Curtain 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Clapton and Duane Allman linked up and wrote one of the greatest rock n roll songs of all time. Two guitar geniuses in their prime. RIP to Duane, Greg, and Dickey. The OG's of Southern Rock.

    • @jimralston4789
      @jimralston4789 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Don't forget Jim Gordon on drums and the piano outro.

  • @nessas8567newbie
    @nessas8567newbie ปีที่แล้ว +19

    He’s so unbelievable. Love the orchestra incorporated. His music still gives me chills. I love classical music besides rock and it’s a really nice mix with one of my all time favorite songs ever by my favorite man! Yes Mr Clapton, you are a legend. Never be another little you. 👍🏼

  • @cherihardesty9333
    @cherihardesty9333 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Perfection,and that’s how you become legend!

  • @keananconnor4221
    @keananconnor4221 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    2:28 had no idea phill Collin’s time traveled to support this guy on the tambourine

  • @leighchamberlain25
    @leighchamberlain25 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I've actually thought long and hard about what to comment but I'm lost for words this is just perfection

  • @alightthatnevergoesout
    @alightthatnevergoesout ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This is absolutely incredible

  • @junkstewy6990
    @junkstewy6990 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    such a sick opening, the lights, the sound, the feeling

  • @gaznfluffy
    @gaznfluffy ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I was lucky enough to see multiple shows at the RAH in 1990/1991. So this brings back a lot of wonderful memories. Already preordered the CD box set 🙂

  • @mikaelhaggard8031
    @mikaelhaggard8031 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This song is so good it literally never gets old. Masterpiece.

  • @gagelewis6264
    @gagelewis6264 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    My grandma just passed away recently, this was one of her favorite songs, she loved Clapton, she saw him perform live many times

    • @austins.2495
      @austins.2495 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      RIP gma 🫡

    • @gagelewis6264
      @gagelewis6264 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @austins.2495 thank you 🙏

  • @タカヒデナオキ
    @タカヒデナオキ 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    他にも素晴らしいギタリストが多く居り、それぞれ好きですが、チョーキングやリズム、音質など完璧ですなぁ。ため息が出ます。

  • @glennevans5824
    @glennevans5824 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    The arrangement with the orchestra is beautiful…gives the song a passionate feeling like none of the other versions and Eric’s strong tone then…his fluid lead lines…great compression on the signature strat..🤙🏻🎸🎸

  • @camoldfield4197
    @camoldfield4197 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    The amount of money I would give to see Eric Clapton live in his prime is out of this world but thankfully I was able to see him live a few years ago when I was 21 and hands down best live concert I ever went to

    • @garff7557
      @garff7557 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Is he still actually worth going to see, he’s playing at royal albert hall and idk if I should pay 300+ to go see him now

    • @user-vj5xg8yc5f
      @user-vj5xg8yc5f 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      21 too, going to see him next month and i cant wait

    • @carolynwilson2206
      @carolynwilson2206 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Don's assume he's not as good just because of age. That's your old thinking. Get with it.

  • @27brigitte
    @27brigitte ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Eric amazes again and again....he is the soulfullst guitarist of our time

  • @YoutubeLovesCowards
    @YoutubeLovesCowards 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    100% Legend! One of my favorite songs and this version is AMAZING!

  • @annabanks9616
    @annabanks9616 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a Wonderfull perfomance He Gave here? "Layla" has never sounded so Great as it did tonight!

    • @rogewatersspot
      @rogewatersspot ปีที่แล้ว

      Smiles, absolutely great cheres,feels really good listening,how are you doing?❤

  • @MinhLe-uo2ix
    @MinhLe-uo2ix 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I cried. It's so beautiful

  • @ΔημήτρηςΛάππας-θ7η
    @ΔημήτρηςΛάππας-θ7η หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    this masterpiece has 0 dislikes even with millions of views . truly one of eric's best performances ever

    • @strangepretty7991
      @strangepretty7991 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’ll be honoured to be the first dislike

  • @Qniverse22
    @Qniverse22 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The SOUL in/of this performance is simply otherworldly!

  • @moemaa.freitas
    @moemaa.freitas ปีที่แล้ว +22

    ... Layla, sempre será a minha música preferida!!
    Amo todas as versões!!
    Forte Abraço

  • @bluesslider76
    @bluesslider76 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a great performance. That snare drum at the end break! Massive

  • @nwtraveler5266
    @nwtraveler5266 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    An absolute classic, iconic song.

  • @marcosleandro1507
    @marcosleandro1507 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Vou chorar....De emoção,( Clapton) gênio... Obrigado por vc existir ❤️❤️

  • @rodoraferrer-lopez8545
    @rodoraferrer-lopez8545 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    legendary guitarist, absolutely amazing ERIC CLAPTON and BAND

  • @ot.bot.249
    @ot.bot.249 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Eric Clapton: The greatest guitar player to ever live.

  • @karenreardon5398
    @karenreardon5398 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I can't stop watching and listening to this. The finish is truly epic.❤

  • @KINOSHITAHAYATO-xe6tk
    @KINOSHITAHAYATO-xe6tk 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    The best Layla performance ever played.

  • @domenicov_versus3789
    @domenicov_versus3789 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Album live monumentale di un Artista immenso ed ineguagliabile. Eric Clapton is God.

  • @UmmmmActually
    @UmmmmActually หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    this is such a fun song to play on guitar

  • @landencampbell7839
    @landencampbell7839 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Name one other guitarist with a damn cigarette hanging from the head of a guitar while casually playing Layla in front of thousands of people. Bloody Legend!

    • @erikarabie
      @erikarabie ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jimmy Page, Slash

    • @choiseulyeon5166
      @choiseulyeon5166 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did he forget to remove the cigarette 😂

    • @mikescarlett4704
      @mikescarlett4704 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Eddie Van Halen also rest in peace 🕊️

    • @bass7842
      @bass7842 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lots of dead guys did that shit.

    • @silverchaired
      @silverchaired หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Van Halen ripped Eruption with a dart in the headstock a billion times