Eric Clapton performing ‘Layla’ live at the Royal Albert Hall in London on 18 February 1991. As he rips through that iconic intro riff, a lone cigarette rests on his guitar’s headstock—until the heat of those strings proves too much. Cigarette couldn’t handle the heat! Trivia: Eric Clapton wrote the song about his infatuation with Pattie Boyd, the wife of his best friend George Harrison. Clapton was deeply in love with her, and the lyrics reflect this inner turmoil. Clapton was inspired by “The

The 50th anniversary 4LP and 2CD editions of ‘Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs’ are out now! Features the original album half-speed mastered at Abbey Road Studios, and bonus session outtakes, B-sides and live performances new to vinyl. Don’t miss the 4LP box set for a collectible 12x12 book of sleeve notes. Order yours: https://derekandthedominos.lnk.to/Layla50 | Eric Clapton

Released on 9 November 1970, ‘Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs’ turns 50 today! Celebrate with us by streaming the original album: https://derekandthedominos.lnk.to/LaylaStreaming Pre-order the 50th anniversary 4LP and 2CD editions, out this Friday: https://derekandthedominos.lnk.to/Layla50 | Eric Clapton