Eric Clapton - Layla | The Lady In The Balcony: Lockdown Sessions

[@LeilahsMama420]

#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♡

[@cathyl1954]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@montypy]

It's heart breaking that these awesome people are getting old.

[@eldargabitov2658]

Except for incredible Nathan East. He looks as he’s been frozen in ice since 1990

[@lisaalexander7893]

True but once they are gone, they would have left a vast musical legacy behind for us to enjoy.

[@JudgeFredd]

That's the beauty of the music : age has nothing to do with taste and talent.

[@jimihendrix4376]

@@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!

[@jeffl.8489]

What an idiotic statement.

[@handerson3263]

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.

[@laylaszymczak3963]

my mom loved this song so much she named me Layla, honored to have it!

[@robellomunzhedzi5659]

That's so special, Layla :). This is actually my fav song😊

[@christopherwilliams5939]

Named my daughter the same for the same reason

[@Patze8600]

me too ;) @@christopherwilliams5939

[@calvarylife]

Nice

[@dontolgassijr2221]

impressive=))

[@Алекс-г5б6в]

Маэстро- это, без преувелисения, одна из выдающтхся песен всех времен. Спасибо Вам за удоволььствие. Как жаль, что сейчас так мало выдающихся музыкантов.

[@tsscnorthants]

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.

[@antoniosegoviacorona807]

Ver very...grate...!!👌

[@stumblewiktor]

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.

[@papamiro]

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[@papamiro]

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[@larryb6715]

Eric's voice and playing are still strong, he sounds great.

[@ramazanbaris2349]

Would agree that his voice is still OK, but playing? So sorry to say, but no..

[@eddiesroom1868]

@@ramazanbaris2349 I agree he's perfect, yay GOD! 😆

[@eddiesroom1868]

This is my favorite song, of all time ever, this tempo is the best too, because she is slow... Ugh this man never ages.

[@unclejack168]

@@ramazanbaris2349 come on most guy at his age won't even be able to play anymore.

[@shabbirkhanbhai3238]

@@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

[@akarshjain3967]

The solo with the lick from the rock version integrated in it was 🤌🤌

[@loisthomson5785]

let’s thank the true icon of this song, my queen pattie. amen 🕺🏼

[@winslowwong9719]

An absolute grandmaster of the guitar. Long live Eric Clapton

[@attilioiodice5574]

No words really! Clapton Is the king!

[@San_Deep2501]

​@@attilioiodice5574 clapton is god*

[@kaDOA-xg6tf]

did u forget? Clapton is God, he`s immortal)

[@sayantandas9958]

Age is just a number for the legend . Look how smoothly he kills the solo at the end.

[@marinom33]

Clapton is like good old wine,the older he gets,the better he is.

[@guilirio]

now THAT's a stretch!

[@idk9637]

dont kid urself

[@dianeanderson7377]

Oh I so agree... His wife is just so ;l lucky...

[@aquila813apologetics3]

what about his anti vax stance?

[@jordanmarksberry6462]

@@aquila813apologetics3 who cares 💀

[@draganmirkovic9377]

That Martin sounds incredible in his hands.

[@costabravaguy]

The solo by Chris Stainton on keyboard is just so beautiful

[@Oscarkcl]

LEGEND NEVER DIE. HE LIVE IN NY EAR AND MY YEAR.

[@jean-pierrevilespy1937]

4:27 love Chris Stainton's smile when he ears the Layla's riff

[@DigitalBridge.]

Nice to see that "Slow Hand' is back and looking healthy! Stay well, Sir Eric Clapton.

[@kathif17]

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.

[@aeneva]

THIS MAN IS A GIFT FROM GOD 🤍

[@laurabarish8243]

Eric, you’ve still got it!

[@zezidantes5587]

A true voice for freedom. What a legend

[@lazzyratty1208]

Swithout you as my Fan I have you to be most thankful for 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@jeanwalter6889]

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

[@katakiss737]

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!

[@51tomtomtom]

same here !

[@padarousou]

Same with Paul, Elton, really all of the old rockstars are still that are still going have only gotten more refined imo.

[@enriquecerritos6540]

Agree with you, Sara! God bless you!

[@RyanCDuke]

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.

[@Nik-o-laus]

Four legends - Eric Clapton, Chris Stainton, Steve Gadd & Nathan East ... so graat !!!

[@markwilliamson2795]

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..

[@johnoswald9143]

The actual riff in the acoustic version, Love it. Clapton is God

[@PhilBot4OOO]

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!

[@Chris-yz7cs]

He could play this song a 1000 times in a 1000 different ways. We love you slowhand.

[@lazzyratty1208]

Swithout you as my Fan I have you to be most thankful for 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@alex-als]

I love Eric Clapton. From Greece🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷

[@zacharyradcliffe2459]

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!

[@danielgoodaker3773]

Eric...50 years of playing and I'm still emulating you. You are and always will be my favorite guitarist!

[@RiotOnlyMakesOpCHars]

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 !

[@alasdairvincent6248]

Eric definitely hasn’t lost his touch. A true. legend.

[@Netsmile]

Clapton is 76 and still plays & sings better then me, Im starting to suspect this will never change...

[@thadgray7536]

It was absolutely great to see and hear Eric Clapton and other musicians jamming out Layla.

[@AlbertWhiteOWL31]

Reinventing your own songs with a lot of class accompanied by high-level musicians. An example for all musicians.

[@djrychlak4443]

clapton is garbage. I'm very sorry that you feel otherwise. Perhaps you misconstrue what you see and hear?

[@AlbertWhiteOWL31]

@@djrychlak4443 I do not understand. What would Eric Clapton be garbage at for you?

[@gavinw5469]

@@AlbertWhiteOWL31 one of this trolls comments was "where are the fatal heart attacks when we need one."So disrespectful and such a horrible person.

[@GillesAtayi]

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.

[@GwcMuso]

Ah man...Steve Gadd and Nathan East make the groove float around effortlessly...They are all timeless musicians. 👍

[@sencereser83]

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

[@laci2204]

Mr.Clapton, you are an absolute master, I wish you good health and happiness.

[@TheTroo]

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.

[@prathameshbhambure]

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!

[@beatleecmaniac]

Agreed, brother.

[@dominikharangi267]

Still going strong :D, at 4:19 playing the licks from the electric version was a nice touch :D

[@papamiro]

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[@javierestevez2373]

P

[@guadalupecorchado5461]

Absolutely

[@nelsonkiiru7252]

Like wow!! Absolutely fantastic!

[@dales769]

Had to include Sky Dog with that.

[@dondemarco9092]

I love how that drummer was lit before the song even started. From now on, if the drummer isn't this excited about the jam, I don't wanna hear him!

[@robertoenriquechavezrodrig731]

God bless you Eric, I hope to meet you in this life, but if I don't, I'll meet you in heaven, my dear favorite music hero ❤️ Love from Russia my friend

[@scottrgood]

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. 🎸

[@frontroom]

Another old timer who still plays amazingly well is Richard Thompson If you don’t know of him, please check him out.

[@scottrgood]

@@frontroom I do not know him and will check him out, thank you.

[@dragoncomber]

No one gets the sound out of an acoustic as well as Eric! ❤

[@charlesatkinson2549]

Mark Knopfler ??

[@cosmegonzalez]

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...

[@cc-br5tv]

i love Nathan East! he's the soul of these Clapton performances!

[@rogermoore9477]

Eric you are still the same man you've just grown,experience is the best teacher..your friend Roger moore

[@gibsonboy8042]

Clapton you are really amazing I hope this beautiful art never runs out

[@andrecoelho6840]

Eric soundtrack of life

[@deletingaccount]

I really enjoy listening to Eric's voice. I hear his heart well in his voice. Every sound he makes is his voice.

[@ernestoadvinculavalerajuni5921]

God Bless All The Detroit Teams In The Whole Wide World Of Sports In🇨🇦🇺🇸The🇨🇦🇺🇸United🇨🇦🇺🇸States🇨🇦🇺🇸Of🇨🇦🇺🇸America🇨🇦🇺🇸.

[@LarryRiley-e5q]

Old? You’ll never lose the art of music no matter how old you get. Thanks Eric for keeping us going thru such a terrible time here in the states. 🎸🎸🎸

[@nickclements1683]

The “Old Masters” nail it, yet again…….

[@sacredheart2456]

✨You sir....Are simply brilliant!✨💕❤️💕🇨🇦🇮🇹

[@arieltea2036]

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 KZbin, 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!

[@prathameshbhambure]

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!🤩🤩

[@kathif17]

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 .

[@tripjet999]

...had "known"

[@jerryjazzbo2845]

Thank goodness, we still have Eric & Co. around. Keep playing, guys. We're still here for you.

[@FODBALINT]

That’s MUSIC….❤️

[@11Cassiopeia]

Thank you, Eric, your music always soothes my Soul. We are the same generation and I followed you from the beginning. xx

[@miriamaviv]

Merci Eric Clapton pour tout ce que vous êtes

[@Nima.hashemiii]

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.❤️🙌🏻

[@theorlandoproject1210]

„i‘ve got a guitar hanging just about waist high, and i‘m gonna play this thing, untill the day i die“🤘🏻

[@KatieAMinor]

Discover this lockdown session now. What a jewel, what a gift. Thank you all

[@Bobmacca64]

What a fantastic version. Steve Gadd, Nathan East, Eric...what a line-up:)

[@ianthebastard8128]

Simply the best tune ever, so beautifully played. It stirs up wonderful memories and emotions.

[@mathewdavies6472]

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

[@katekelly1]

Totally agree! This is the best rendition of "Layla" yet!!

[@veselliq]

I can't stop listen this song, all day , anywhere :) it's causing addiction to me.

[@goodandbadtimes]

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.

[@crazynova23]

I really love the Layla jazz version he did a couple decades ago.

[@joecharles5368]

What about Me. Gadd?!!

[@friedrichsiever5964]

This is soo wonderful. I am 44 years old 90 kg and sitting here crying like a baby.

[@mentorejupi5230]

seeing Gadd with a real laid back set up and just whisper the groove away, senses are fulfilled. ❤

[@polescalante]

this session is gold... very very well engineered, mixed and played. Pure class

[@ilsagalvin7195]

Wonderful... You have it still...

[@kitjai516]

That truly purely musically smile after that signature layla solo

[@serranodavid3247]

Dear Mr. Eric Clapton, you can play it any version you want, your the one that wrote the song, thank you for the inspiration.

[@matejgrim]

Nathan East is just a monstrous player... He sounds perfect on the bass.

[@erdalbas159]

living legend Eric Clapton😎

[@tiago_avieira]

This version was spectacular, it managed to extract the best possible sound from each instrument, and each one was well placed with its arrangements.

[@uafantom]

Remembering listening to this song on a CD, back in 1998, when i was a 7-year boy in southern ukrainian port city of Mykolaiv. It brings very soul warming memories and gives strenght to go forward while this dark times of war had come to my country. Thank you, Mr. Clapton

[@Beerchasers]

I recall an MTV interview shortly after SRV past. Clapton was asked how long he thought he'd keep it up. He looked at his hands and simply said, "As long as my hands can still play, I'll keep going." Or words to that affect. That was around 1990. Here we are well into 2022. The man is in his 70's and still moving. That's the key right there. KEEP MOVING CLAPTON!

[@munkeatphotography]

This is absolutely amazing . Eric Clapton is a true legend !

[@giovanniinnocenti3944]

ERIC CLAPTON FOREVER

[@mjpfl8131]

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!

[@katekelly1]

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!!

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

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.

[@katekelly1]

@@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! 🙂

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

@@katekelly1 Thanks. Long live Clapton!

[@katekelly1]

@@SimpleManGuitars1973 ♥

[@lilirebeccaskinner6670]

Best ever! Mature, easy....smooth!

[@marcog6056]

Wow I love this song and it melts my heart anytime I listen to it. Are you a music lover?

[@johnb7889]

These guys can come hang out in my living room any time. Wonderful!

[@sinistersisterh-e4663]

He still has got it. He sounds if anything even better. Respect!!!

[@edwin_40]

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!

[@HesJustaPoorBoyNobodylovesHim]

Dad?

[@MohnishShende]

He still got it. May god let his sound never die.

[@Dustcrafter3D]

@Eric Clapton I'm getting more and more into the blues and i guess what Robert Johnson has been to you, you are now to me. Highly appreciate your work!

[@wojtekczajkowski5444]

Way to go , EPC !!! What a great music with you old friends ! Clapton is GOD !!!

[@KennyGilmore]

Have always loved the sound of Eric Clapton's fingers on an acoustic guitar.

[@anthonyorduno9634]

This man has finally come to the pinnacle of his plane You could feel the soul the rhythm coming from his body into that guitar and it's just speaks finally we are witnessing the birth of a true legend! I am sincerely glad I'm here to witness it.

[@katakiss737]

As a "slow" guy, as 77 he's on his pinnacle

[@junminlee8507]

I love him so much. His music has been with my life. Long live eric.

[@Flynnster70]

When God blesses you with talent like this and you share with the world we need to stop and listen to the musical genius you have so beautifully expressed

[@dimasnugroho94_]

my dad very love this song, and now Eric Clapton become my inspiration to play a guitar

[@chikkiprecio]

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.

[@mattcampbell5941]

Not enough’s ever been made of Eric’s voice, it really is special

[@adamlane8751]

Sign of a great song, no matter the tempo it always sounds epic. Bravo!

[@mynameisjeff9247]

That man who plays the bass is such a wholesome guy

[@isru571]

I used to put Cream's songs in disco in former Yugoslavia, begining of 1970s and Eric's music was most liked. Epic.