About The Song
“Layla” is a song written by Eric Clapton and Jim Gordon, originally recorded with their band Derek and the Dominos, as the thirteenth track from their only studio album, Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs (1970). The song was inspired by Clapton’s unrequited love for Pattie Boyd, the wife of his friend and fellow musician, George Harrison. The song’s contrasting movements were composed separately by Clapton and Gordon.
The song has been performed live by Clapton on numerous occasions, including at the Madison Square Garden concert in 1999 and in the DVD “Eric Clapton: Live in San Diego”. The original version of the song was released in 1970, and it has since been covered by various artists. The song’s lyrics describe the pain of unrequited love and the desire to be with the person you love.