Eric Clapton - Layla | The Lady In The Balcony: Lockdown Sessions
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In February 2021 Eric Clapton’s live shows at The Royal Albert Hall were canceled due to the global pandemic. Determined to play, he brought his band together in the English countryside. In the absence of a live audience, he decided to record the performances. This release is the culmination of their sessions together at Cowdray House, West Sussex, England.
It's heart breaking that these awesome people are getting old.
Except for incredible Nathan East. He looks as he’s been frozen in ice since 1990
True but once they are gone, they would have left a vast musical legacy behind for us to enjoy.
That's the beauty of the music : age has nothing to do with taste and talent.
@@JudgeFredd That's a true statement, just turn on the radio and listen to the crap this generation has to offer now! And this Rap Crap Sucks and doesn't take any talent, just a bunch of BS in a Loop with a beat!
What an idiotic statement.
Eric's voice and playing are still strong, he sounds great.
Would agree that his voice is still OK, but playing? So sorry to say, but no..
@@ramazanbaris2349 I agree he's perfect, yay GOD! 😆
This is my favorite song, of all time ever, this tempo is the best too, because she is slow... Ugh this man never ages.
@@ramazanbaris2349 come on most guy at his age won't even be able to play anymore.
@@ramazanbaris2349 I agree his soloing is pretty generic now, but I think he recognises that. The album is nice and chill, fitting for his age
I really love the way the Layla riff sits in Eric’s solo. Pure class.
Eric, if you are in here. Your music means so much to me it’s impossible to put into words. All I can say is thank you.
Ver very...grate...!!👌
This song is a very important sign too for me a long time. Makes me only good feelings and relax me in every possible way.
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my mom loved this song so much she named me Layla, honored to have it!
That's so special, Layla :). This is actually my fav song😊
Named my daughter the same for the same reason
me too ;) @@christopherwilliams5939
Nice
impressive=))
An absolute grandmaster of the guitar. Long live Eric Clapton
No words really! Clapton Is the king!
@@attilioiodice5574 clapton is god*
did u forget? Clapton is God, he`s immortal)
Clapton is like good old wine,the older he gets,the better he is.
now THAT's a stretch!
dont kid urself
Oh I so agree... His wife is just so ;l
lucky...
what about his anti vax stance?
@@aquila813apologetics3 who cares 💀
Still going strong :D, at 4:19 playing the licks from the electric version was a nice touch :D
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Absolutely
Like wow!! Absolutely fantastic!
Had to include Sky Dog with that.
Steve Gadd is the secret weapon here. Not many drummers can do finesse so well; this is almost like a Keltner drum performance. So tasty. His time is impeccable.
#EricClapton I pray that this message somehow reaches you. I gave birth to my only daughter in 2007. She's the love of my life. I named her after this song. Thank you for writing such a beautiful work of art so that I could give my daughter her beautiful name who is the greatest and most beautiful work of art I've ever laid my eyes on. Thank you, I love you.
Sheena♡
ERIC CLAPTON FOREVER
Age is just a number for the legend . Look how smoothly he kills the solo at the end.
That Martin sounds incredible in his hands.
Reinventing your own songs with a lot of class accompanied by high-level musicians. An example for all musicians.
clapton is garbage. I'm very sorry that you feel otherwise. Perhaps you misconstrue what you see and hear?
@@djrychlak4443 I do not understand. What would Eric Clapton be garbage at for you?
@@AlbertWhiteOWL31 one of this trolls comments was "where are the fatal heart attacks when we need one."So disrespectful and such a horrible person.
Маэстро- это, без преувелисения, одна из выдающтхся песен всех времен. Спасибо Вам за удоволььствие. Как жаль, что сейчас так мало выдающихся музыкантов.
Damn, I love the electric version of this so much, the passion, the energy is so in your face that no wonder it has been voted one the best love/rock songs ever. This version, however is on another level, yes he's done layla unplugged countless times before but this to me is the best rendition he's done so far, maybe because it's a back to basics, stripped to the bone, me and my mates with no pressure kind of mentality
Totally agree! This is the best rendition of "Layla" yet!!
I can't stop listen this song, all day , anywhere :) it's causing addiction to me.
During his solo, @ 4:25 / 4:30, he sneaks in (ever so quietly), "the riff". His usually ever so stoic keyboard player, looks over and smiles. Got me again. Beautiful.
I really love the Layla jazz version he did a couple decades ago.
What about Me. Gadd?!!
Clapton is the master, his music only becomes more refined and silky, yet held in simplicity now, leaving behind any periphery, any unneeded extra's, making him a "master. It is pure joy to listen to his sound. Seems he has always been in my life, his music is an old friend. Now, he grows old, and I also grow old, but his sound is even better with time, pristine, gentle and always a gift. It reflects Eric's authenticity from a soul level. He is his own. Thank you Eric for all the years of pure musical bliss. Sara Weslow
Just the same as I feel, I admire his fascinating enchanting simplicity, no any torsion, no bellow even has power enough that I can't stop watching & listening him and the others of course
.And these carpets on the wall and floor!
same here !
Same with Paul, Elton, really all of the old rockstars are still that are still going have only gotten more refined imo.
Agree with you, Sara! God bless you!
4:27 love Chris Stainton's smile when he ears the Layla's riff
A true voice for freedom. What a legend
Swithout you as my Fan I have you to be most thankful for 🌹🌹🌹🌹
Какое мягкое и нежное исполнение этой великолепной песни! Спасибо от всей души!
32yo from Turkey, i raised with Eric Clapton's songs, i'm big fan of him. Wish him a long and happy life. Hope to qatch his concert live someday. Greetings from Turkey
The solo with the lick from the rock version integrated in it was 🤌🤌
C L A P T O N I S G O D !
Eric: Thank you so many years of inspiration. My 29 years of guitar playing has been heavily influenced by your pursuit of excellence. The guitar is an amazing tool; it enables us to express a myriad of emotions. I'll play mine until my last day.
Music is timeless. Bodies fade...
Ladies and gentlemen. We are watching true talent at its best. These men came from a time where everyone involved had to know exactly how to play, be on the same page and practice for hours if not days! True musicians. Paving the way for future musicians!
The actual riff in the acoustic version, Love it. Clapton is God
Eric is one of the only musicians today I can say hasn’t deteriorated in his playing. He’s so good and solid at his age. Very much respect goes to him and his band. Truly amazing to see this. If only Bobby Whitlock and Chris Stainton could back him up together. Saw him live with Billy Preston before he passed. So cool. 🎸
Another old timer who still plays amazingly well is Richard Thompson If you don’t know of him, please check him out.
@@frontroom I do not know him and will check him out, thank you.
Clapton singing "Layla...." in this recording is the most soothing thing I've heard. His performances aren't flashy anymore and yet so heartfelt! Only getting better with age, my EC.
Adorable video this is.... keep em coming!
Agreed, brother.
The solo by Chris Stainton on keyboard is just so beautiful
This song hit home with me about 6 years after it was first recorded in 1970 when I was 17 . It was 1976 I was out of the Navy after a 4 year stay going to college and drinking downtown after playing on the beach all day in Calif . I was parked downtown in my Van , small college town with rich retired people in the big homes. I had the radio on as I lay in bed in the back of the Van 1972 Van all fixed up inside for camping , my shorty Boogie Van...lol.. I did alright with the girls in College but just was not finding the love of my life. I lost her when her family moved back to the Netherlands in 1970 . This song came on and seared itself into my brain followed up by Thorn tree in the garden ...That night those songs that feeling of love lost unforgettable ... fast forward to 2010 I found my lost Dutch love she was still in the Netherlands and she came to me in the USA . Her marriage was over she had her kids they were grown and gone . We held in our hands a fairy tale ending it was not an easy ride I went to her in Holland and bought a used car and took her out of her lousy rented room to France an ancient small rental rock house in Huelgoat was to be our start . Everything that could go wrong went wrong while we were there she fell for the single man next door in the big house he used and rejected her she came back to me the next day but my heart was broken for good this time after several years of trouble. I took her back to the Netherlands and gave her the car and I got on an airplane and back to the USA I went. We talked online over the year I went back to visit...no good...bought her another used car and furniture for her apartment . We talked online again...we will be friends so I bought a used car for me in her name in the Netherlands for me to see Europe in. She wrecked my car the man gave her 2 thou euro she added 500 from the sale of the 2 nd car I bought her to that and went and bought another car and that was that...Not so much as a thank you I never even got to drive " My car " also during that time she took up with a gay man he would spend weekends or a week night with her at her place it was not fun to see his face pop up on a skype call with her on a Friday at 4pm start of their 3 day & night long weekend... I learned one cannot go back at least this one can't...She was better as a lost love in 1970 ....she turned my whole world upside down...sorry for this long rant...I blame Eric Clapton....lol... I fade out with , Thorn tree in the garden playing softly on the turntable record player ...I'm going to buy a big motorcycle and ride till it's over...make the best of the situation before I finally go insane..
Nice to see that "Slow Hand' is back and looking healthy! Stay well, Sir Eric Clapton.
Eric definitely hasn’t lost his touch. A true. legend.
Everyday , Every day I got the blues because I never got to see a Crossroads Guitar Festival with all of you. Not a day a day goes by I do not play a version of this song while I sit at my desk working I play Eric all day long.
Thank you....
No one gets the sound out of an acoustic as well as Eric! ❤
Mark Knopfler ??
I hope all the crappy critics and music “journalists” can separate the music from Eric’s public words the last few months. This recording series is pure, raw and extremely good. Many Thanks to Nathan, Steve & Chris for making this happen.
Eric brought the criticism on himself by endorsing conspiracy theories and paranoia. Eric is in a position of influence, he is doing harm with it. He and Van Morrison.
Cada reversión que hace de sus canciones es mejor que la anterior. Genio 🤟
I can't be the only one who was immediately reminded of "See if you can spot this one" upon hearing this fantastic rendition of a beloved song. 😉(Even though TLITB is entirely different than Unplugged). My heart is so moved! My goodness! Thank you, Mr. Clapton from the bottom of my ever grateful heart. ❤
Smiles, hi Claudia 🌺 😊
Hello
I was born in 99. So without a doubt i never really got in touch with older music. Thankfully my former guitar teacher told me to listen to Eric then BB and everytime we met he told me ayy you ever listened to *insert name of a legendary player here*. Im not really good at playin guitar but i sure listen to great music all day long.
Thanks for everything Olli !
Never fails to impress. Eric in in a class on his own
My dad used to listen to Clapton all the time! I then found out Clapton and I have the same birthday, always feels special listening to him!
Só mesmo Eric Clapton para fazer um arrepio subir pela espinha ao ouvir os primeiros acordes de Layla... Absolutamente divino!
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After a cover of Black Magic Woman (I actually had knew Clapton from his contribution in While My Gutar Gently Weeps), I then searched more of Eric Clapton's performance in TH-cam, Layla is one of it , and, boy, after seeing some of his performances, I proudly announced myself as a fan of Eric Clapton. Now, we finally get Lady In Balcony session' Layla and it is indeed a bless for everyone ear. Hope we can see more of Lady In Balcony session. You are indeed one of greatest guitarist alive. Thank you very much Eric Clapton and band!
This was a beautiful comment to read, Ariel Te'a. Keep watching Clapton's iconic performances. There are so many songs already that you will definitely enjoy. After that, listen to blues music, too, if you haven't yet.
Excited for you!🤩🤩
I think I have watched and or heard everything Eric has done may I reccomend a few listen to I Shor the Sherrif from Crossroads 2004 then Old Love from 21 nights Royal Albert Hall I noticed they turned off the comments for all the other Lady in the Balcony o you tube .
...had "known"
WHAT AN HONOUR !
That’s MUSIC….❤️
Merci Eric Clapton pour tout ce que vous êtes
Not enough’s ever been made of Eric’s voice, it really is special
Ah man...Steve Gadd and Nathan East make the groove float around effortlessly...They are all timeless musicians. 👍
THIS MAN IS A GIFT FROM GOD 🤍
He stills standing
Eric...50 years of playing and I'm still emulating you. You are and always will be my favorite guitarist!
Encore une magnifique interprétation de Layla, avec toujours autant de tendresse et de sensibilité.
Mais pour moi, la plus somptueuse de toutes est celle enregistrée avec l'orchestre de Wynton Marsalis.... fabuleux!!!
Merci M. Clapton.... merci !!!
Como el vino…mejorando con los años 😍😍😍😍😍
This is my absolute favorite version of this song, enhanced by watching (and re-watching) these guys play together on video. Amazing interplay of such talented musicians!! Eric Clapton's voice gets better with age, like no one else's! His guitar was, and is, always tops!!
I saw him last September and he done this stripped down version and the crowd was quietly singing along and it was awesome. Sometimes he does both versions live but that night he only done this one.
@@SimpleManGuitars1973 A memory for a lifetime!! Envious and pleased for you to have experienced this marvelous version, and the audience participation in such. Awesome!! Thank you, for sharing here! 🙂
@@katekelly1 Thanks. Long live Clapton!
@@SimpleManGuitars1973 ♥
Hey there Eric. Listening from the Dominican Republic. We're with you. Those of your friends who believe differing views have no room in friendships are just blinded by fear. Don't blame them. Let's spread the love. It's so scarce in these divisive times...
Keep going Eric! Really liking the relaxed nature of this album.
한국에서도 당신의 음악을 듣고 있습니다. 항상 감사합니다.
Every time I think there is nothing that Eric Clapton can surprise me with, he manages to take me for an amazing journey I never expected to experience again.
Quality truly stands the test of time.
The fact that Eric continues to bring in Steve and Nathan over decades of playing says a lot. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, the band he brought together in 2003 was perhaps the greatest group of musicians ever assembled.
I love his lovely music, still now🍀
✨You sir....Are simply brilliant!✨💕❤️💕🇨🇦🇮🇹
Very interesting version. I needed some time to accept the famous MTV unplugged version, because I really loved the original one, but turned out acoustic version is even much better known and it feels like it is some other song. This one's definitely interesting, you can hear musicians playing mostly imrpovisations but with their age and experience everything sounds sublime, I like EC's voice because it has some sadness and nostalgia in it.
Yes, it aged well, unplugged and uncorked
truly agree
Grande guitarrista, tem influenciado muitos músicos!!
old but gold period.
Wonderful...
You have it still...
This version was spectacular, it managed to extract the best possible sound from each instrument, and each one was well placed with its arrangements.
My pre ordered copy arrives today , CANT WAIT .... I keep checking Amazon just to see if it out for delivery yet.
The clips iv seen here on TH-cam both look & sound AWESOME.
I know what I'm watching ( probably repeatedly ) tonight.
Good to see & hear you once again Mr Clapton.
Play on my friend.
I hope you get it. My Amazon pre order has been delayed 2-6 weeks. Another failed Amazon promise.
@@davidct2406 Sorry to hear that.. 2-6weeks OUCH. That would drive me nuts.
Not to rub it in but mine did in fact show up today on schedule ( and it's awesome )...
Eric is heartfelt , passionate & perfect as always.
Nathan on bass is smooth as silk always a joy to listen to.
Chris on keys with a jazzy blues vibe brings that extra something special to the party.
Steve on drums keeping it steady & lively from start to finish , always love hearing him play.
All I can really say about these 4 together is Dream Team.
2-6 weeks SUCKS but it's well worth the wait in my opinion ( hopefully you don't have to wait too long ) & Amazon gets there shit together.
All the best man
Thanks Mike. So glad you received your copy. Apple Music have it so I’ve been able to play it through my system. Actually on a continuous loop-ha and you’re right, its a great album like his ‘Unplugged Live’.
@@davidct2406 You're right , it's almost like a continuation of the unplugged album ( and that's just fine with me )
Cool you can get it on Apple to tide you over till your copy shows up.
@@mikenadanada7430 I agree Mike. His unplugged album is one of my favourite. Good news on the new album too; I found another site selling the limited edition yellow vinyl set, ordered from them and it’s already been dispatched, arriving this week. So cancelled the Amazon order. Can’t wait to hear it on vinyl 👍.
He could play this song a 1000 times in a 1000 different ways. We love you slowhand.
Swithout you as my Fan I have you to be most thankful for 🌹🌹🌹🌹
he made such a great song that has been still popular after 50 years. I have been listening that song literally every day for 8 years. what makes that song so imperishable is not only the lyrics or music, but also its the story behind it. Thanks Mr. Clapton, You won't be forgotten.
素敵🥰🎶💞The song will heal you ☺️ The sound of the guitar will heal your tiredness 💞 Thank you
I really enjoy listening to Eric's voice. I hear his heart well in his voice. Every sound he makes is his voice.
A música preferida da minha filha de 15 anos!
Hai una figlia in gamba 😊👍🏻
She has good music taste 🎸🇬🇧
isso mostra que ela tem muito bom gosto...isso vem de berço.
Filha com bom gosto SLK
Одна из моих любимых песен. Эрик, таких, как Вы не будет! Из России, с любовью.
Even his mates smilled surprised when played the electric version. I dont know why i drop tears every time i see him enjoying playing... maybe his Blues is a mirror of my own pain... beautiful.
His voice is just so iconic it’s unreal
Re-inventing his own music. Clapton still has it and even more. Thank you Sir for the joy you brinh in so many hearts and souls.
Stay blessed.
Спасибо вам огромное уважаемые музыканты.! Низкий вам поклон. Спасибо. Эрик Патрик Клэптон Вам лично огромное спасибо. Для меня Ваша музыка это всегда вдохновение! Имел честь присутствовать на Вашем концерте в городе Санкт-Петербурге, получил большое удовольствие от концерта. И очень давно наблюдаю за Вашем творчеством. Дай Бог Вам крепкого здоровья. И вам уважаемые музыканты Стив, Натан,Крис. Вы очень нужны людям. Ещё раз огромное вам спасибо!.
What a fantastic version. Steve Gadd, Nathan East, Eric...what a line-up:)
Mr Clapton The Best !!!!
Eric soundtrack of life
Clapton you are really amazing I hope this beautiful art never runs out
Great performance. Applause.
It's so Good hearing he's legend forever
This song is why I named my dog Layla. She makes me feel good like this song does. I love the music from my generation. Rock On!!
Me too! Layla inspired so many wonderful things.
Mr.Clapton, you are an absolute master, I wish you good health and happiness.
living legend Eric Clapton😎
this session is gold... very very well engineered, mixed and played. Pure class
The “Old Masters” nail it, yet again…….
Understand the sentiment, but it's NOT heartbreaking to see these fabulous people getting old. I find it inspiring! After all these years, they still got it!!! (And it sure beats the alternative...) May we all do as well!
It was absolutely great to see and hear Eric Clapton and other musicians jamming out Layla.
Such a peaceful and definitive first part that you don't need the outro to be fully satisfied 🙂❤️
Woah, that guy's pretty good 😉
Just about the best acoustic version yet. Love how he's always re-inventing it, keeping the arrangement fresh, sharing the showcase of musical artistry with his terrific band. They're great.
And Eric is Eric.
Как всегда иначе, и так уже 50 лет (!!!) Великолепно! Браво!
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This is absolutely amazing . Eric Clapton is a true legend !
LEGEND NEVER DIE. HE LIVE IN NY EAR AND MY YEAR.
Eric, you created the best song in history. I am Iranian and when I was 10 years old, the first foreign song I listened to was your song. I hope you will always be alive and play for us forever.❤️🙌🏻
After such a long time you can still feel emotions in this masterpiece.
I quess I will be in love with this song until the end.
If you get goosebumps while listening to the solos section of this track... That's indicator of pure music appreciation and joyfulness.
Thank you for your contribution to this beautiful art named music, Mr. Clapton!
Dad?
Yes, Forever Young!!!
Eric, you’ve still got it!