Eric Clapton - Layla (The Prince's Trust Rock Gala 1988)

[@Fitchy-ke3wz]

I'm speechless, Elton John, Mark Knopfler and Phil Collins SUPPORTING Clapton! Unreal, that's like the Avengers of British Music

[@countroshculla]

Haha, The Avengers! Legends all of them.

[@eirondemiel4841]

I was literally that surprised too , imagine to be there bro 🙌

[@Deborah-os4zg]

Eric at his best 4sure

[@mW11010]

Than Clapton is Steve Rogers and Elton John like Tony Stark

[@lipranditoys]

The Avengers wish they were these guys

[@overhaul976]

Mark must have been like "Damn, he knows all the chords!"

[@michaelpierce2818]

@Puka dog Like "Guitar George"

[@OrenValek]

george you mean!

[@deaglemeister247]

Yeah i found them quite fancy

[@world_of_max.g]

'Today he's gonna make it cry, make it sing!'

[@tigervv6437]

Mark is playing most of them ^^

[@Justme-jp8ih]

I watched every layla song that was uploaded and in each of them he performs it a bit differently. This man is just insane...

[@christophehenn5686]

In this version he had to catch a train....

[@andydixon2980]

@@christophehenn5686 Tickled me that.

[@Peter-iq6rc]

Totally agree. Solo here was from another planet.

[@debbiewagner1996]

Just me - which was your favourite?I have just spent the morning listening to them all and my head is spinning! I think this might be one of the best. "It's worth being older now, to be young then". Best comment I ever read and so so true!

[@ryanlensvanrijn2983]

me too

[@WW-bi2de]

This is the happiest "sad" song about unrequited love that I have ever seen.

[@alfatejpblind6498]

The pain is in those bends my man

[@2beJT]

I always imagine it's mad in the beginning but hopeful he can plead his way back into the relationship, then the 2nd half is the sad acceptance of the situation.

[@XHitsugaX]

its based on a persian poets poem

[@swapnilyadav5492]

Everlong by Foo Fighters too

[@ringi1970]

Pattie Boyd has given us three phenomenal songs "Something", "Layla" and "Wonderful Tonight"! All three songs were written for her! One from George Harrison, and the others ones from Eric Clapton who was in love with her, but she was married to George at the time he wrote Layla for her (...you got me on my knees ...). Later on, George and Pattie divorced and Eric was the new man on her side

[@prathameshbhambure]

Holy mother of god! Every Layla is unique and this one's just that for it's party vibe. Great folks on stage.🙏💕

[@charlottefowler1226]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@christinafahey-matias6119]

This is, quite possibly, the very best performance of 'Layla' that I've ever heard! Just WoW! 🤩

[@boardgames69]

Christina Fahey-Matias the live aid layla is the best! Live aid 86 i think

[@armanzakwan1898]

Tokyo 1988 is also good

[@themusekid9692]

@@boardgames69 all of Clapton's performances are pure gold. But the Live Aid Layla was a bit to fast paced. IMO

[@pabloperez4063]

@@boardgames69 pleaseeee ...live aid one IS ten times worse

[@pabloperez4063]

It IS

[@nikolababic1470]

"How cool are you? Mark Knopfler plays rhytm for me" And it goes both ways and I love them for that.

[@tigervv6437]

Mark actually plays the lead guitar throughout the first part. Just casually fingerpicking the solo. What a legend.

[@haexpi]

5 days later Clapton plays rythm for dire straits😂

[@sambakery2006]

Eric and Mark's harmonized guitar parts between 5:17 - 5:53 make me burst into tears every time I listen to this

[@davidharrell5396]

EC’s smile at 5:27… makes me imagine he’s thinking about Duane…

[@sambakery2006]

@@davidharrell5396 He could be, good point. The sound of their harmonized guitars does sound a lot like Duane.

[@lurk7967]

Mark just casually fingerpicking the solo and it's as clear as a pick.

[@nicolasac9593]

That was so impressive

[@Peter-iq6rc]

Thank you for this important comment

[@firstnamelastname7473]

You mean the riff???

[@jeffhobbs82]

Nothing will ever come close to the classic rock era!😢

[@susanlanza3955]

💯

[@maciejfaust92]

The best layla's solo

[@playlistmaster4163]

Maciek Faust accept for the original by Duane allman

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

Great singing from Eric in this version. Monster version overall actually.

[@hellopolly2691]

A lot more energy when he was on substances.Or booze.

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

@@hellopolly2691 "Energy" is a fairly loosely defined term in music. Can you be more specific?

[@pabloperez4063]

@@hellopolly2691 he was CLEAN in 88

[@pabloperez4063]

Never Heard LAYLA sung better.....And It IS such a tough one to sing

[@phenixreturns]

Phil was playing the drums but it's not in the audio mix what a pity !

[@bohellqvist5330]

Best music ever❤

[@Danny-zi6xw]

Absolutely crazy lineup of artists

[@joycemucha2895]

This has got to b the very BEST version of Layla I have ever heard and seen!! It was absolutely perfection!! Eric Clapton is the greatest guitar player in the history of rock music..a genius!!❤

[@simonhodgetts6530]

These Prince’s Trust concerts were brilliant - what a lineup - you’d never get such brilliant musicians on stage together now sadly 😔

[@Bruce-1956]

That's what they said in '69.

[@rayhanuddin4131]

can you give a link to watc the whole show ?

[@hellopolly2691]

There aren't any brilliant musicians nowadays.

[@Pashasmom1]

I try to watch all the ones that have been done. I really love a performance with Eric Clapton and Tina Turner singing 'Tearing Us Apart.'

[@pabloperez4063]

@@hellopolly2691 the same ones as here keep on playing nowadays

[@concord252able]

Everyone dressed like GTA vice city extras I love the 80s

[@Luca33600]

Yeah Clapton looks like Lance Vance 😂

[@stevetrivago]

Lol 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯😂

[@johnjohnny2002]

Haha, benar sobat..

[@sophiemori1975]

This was when Miami vice was at its peak popularity. Loved the suits. Looked like they made an effort

[@adilson_assis]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mgw4205]

Eric's eyes rolling in the back of his head on that solo. He went to a happy place for sure!!! I've seen them all and he played his guts out on this one!

[@jamesdavies1070]

I love Eric and Mark's guitar harmonies around 5:20 onwards, I think Eric did too judging from his smile.

[@fredyjerezjaque5612]

The heaven!

[@williamlaw7900]

Marks guitar really made this the best playingof this song two guitars in harmony.

[@tonywright4741]

That guitar solo, WOW!

[@leofender8889]

yep... repetitive!

[@NickReyzin]

leo fender ...

[@facugou]

@@leofender8889 and emotional...

[@phenixreturns]

Amazing covers here kzbin.infovideos

[@brendadrumm9451]

That solo guitar brings me to my knees over 26 yrs ago my son who was 24 was left for dead after a double road accident here in Coventry he was more or less dead like a bit of meat mangled on the Rd etc etc spleen removed punctured lung teeth knocked out head injuries as he was in hosp. This song came on in the hosp a few days after from the nurses room as they were having a tea break I could hear it then next minute we all heard gun shots a young lad had been shot dead outside nothing to do with my son my son is now 50 still here with a lot of medical probs x

[@JW-yy2ey]

Out the billion different solos he’s done live for this song this solo is the best ! It’s utterly flawless !! Makes the guitar actually sing !!! My favourite solo ever ! Perfect 👌🏼

[@Inglese001]

Yeah powerful solo.

[@jorgee.moreno166]

No words!! Viva Clapton!!

[@2beJT]

Clapton's voice is so good here. It just sounds so right

[@kolekosta5147]

Possibly the most talented bunch of artists that ever played together on stage

[@andreadigiuseppe7086]

MY GOD ERIC!! Surely the best "layla" solo ever! 🔝🤤

[@baroqueguitarist5673]

Of the best Stratocaster tones I've heard. Those Laces pickups and mid boost Electronics with whatever amp and effects made a huge clear exciting sound. I can see why every strat player switched to Lace Sensors back then.

[@lapelcelery42]

I believe the story is that Mark Knopfler turned up for this tour with Soldano amps and Eric liked them so much he had some built for himself by mid-late '88. Not sure if he had them by the time of this performance though. IMHO Claptons best live tone is his Lace Strats through the Soldanos.

[@NotMarkKnopfler]

He used Award-Session SG75 amps here, same as for the August album.

[@evanhoang5546]

Knopfler on guitar is gnarly

[@BishalGautam82]

what a cool solo. love it

[@gregmagpantay4456]

The best vwrsion of layla..the blending guitar of clapton and knopler. Dec.17,2019

[@dankhill2321]

2:57 the the vibes emanating from mark and nathan are immaculate.

[@YYZed12]

I got so hype seeing that lmao

[@DrT.H.C]

perfect on so many levels

[@juninhob12]

This solo is outstanding! Damnnn

[@DeOmnibusDubitandum76]

What a privilege to have been there witnessing this live. Music history!

[@luisalbertoquesadarueda6385]

I had this concert in VHS 30 years ago and my family lost it. What a find! Thanks YT!

[@alansmith2537]

I have it on laser disc, the whole concert! I'll put it on DVD for you if you want, let me know. Al

[@luisalbertoquesadarueda6385]

@@alansmith2537 YO! That would mean a world to me, thank you!

[@alansmith2537]

How do I get in touch with you?

[@cc6694]

The pink dress! So 80s! 🤣🕺 love it. Great concert

[@brentonchattin]

One of the most iconic rock songs/riffs/codas of the 20th century without a shadow of doubt. Layla... is the best rock album of Clapton's catalog in my opinion. The yearning, pining even, is so necessary and relatable.

[@paulmildner6093]

Can you even imagine this being the same person as the man who played in cream? Amazing in whatever era you see him

[@carolostrandeer4107]

Paul Mildner I loved Cream, and all the other bands Eric Clapton were in!

[@dpac956]

Clapton is GOD !!!

[@scottbishop2061]

Epic..... I named my sweet daughter Layla totally awesome

[@geraldsanchez1149]

Has to be one of the most amazing and beautiful tracks ever.

[@soda80an]

I can't stop watching this!🤟

[@angekriekenbeek5935]

Absolutely fabulous 😍🤩. Love you Eric Clapton ❤❤❤❤

[@robertleath9913]

WOW. Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Elton John, Phil Collins, Nathan East all on the stage together.

[@aleksandervonvaldek4117]

Alan Clark!!!

[@ryanlensvanrijn2983]

knopfler and clapton...some of my favourite musicians

[@juncudorin5857]

Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler are the best!

[@lesblakeman]

This is so good it's ridiculous .... Legends all

[@adrianmorris9743]

Whatever era you see clapton from, he is just majestic.

[@subham.mitra07]

Clapton, Knopfler, Phil Collins, Elton John -it rarely gets much better than this!

[@sayantandas9958]

The solo keeps changing every performance.....but the charisma is constant forever ....🎸🎸

[@KrzysztofGerszendorf]

At this concert, a world star plays every instrument.🎸

[@philwasgood]

One of the greatest songs ever !!!!!!!!!!

[@cindiareid4895]

I fell in love while listening to Layla. It's still my most romantic song.

[@OnCrackfatesealeddebaise]

The energy on that stage is unreal especially during the solo when you see mark knopfler jumping up and down

[@jdenino6022]

Happy birthday to Eric Clapton (80) and Elton John (77).

[@CEKCooking]

I really admire Ray Cooper. He is so into what he's doing in every single performance.

[@Tez767]

I'm ashamed to admit that I only really discovered Eric Clapton about 10 years ago. Boy I'm glad I did.

[@salnichols94805]

We'll never be lucky enough to see pick up bands like this again. Clapton, Knopfler, elton, phil, et al...jesus christ what talent.

[@fastlane1205]

Jj bro what

[@Lilly-fi9jg]

No one like him before or after. How fortunate to be alive at this time and place.

[@James_D_]

Jj people have got nothing to strive for in these times. Nothing to turn to and put all their energy into. When I say people I mean the youth.

[@James_D_]

Lilly good quality music has died out now. But you are right we’re lucky because we get it all

[@Marunius]

@@James_D_ listen to Snarky Puppy

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

One of my Top 10 favorite songs. Loved the late 60s and 70s for music. I'd go back and stay forever.

[@jelopezmusic]

This is an incredible version!

[@lindab8397]

Classic . Oh my god still brilliant . 😍👍👍👍👍👍❤️32 years later .eric’s Guitar playing is 2nd to none he is just amazing

[@decadencewhimsyandsarcasm]

I don’t know why, but I have this sudden urge to learn guitar and do absurd amounts of cocaine

[@ulmestrat]

Guitar is good, cocaine not !

[@laurav.4644]

Yeah, his song "Cocaine" is pretty cool too

[@sportsportsport]

@@laurav.4644 That would be J J Cale's song, not Clapton's.

[@golfcoursemanager33]

that's how it starts man...

[@micheleatlilacsrust5785]

@CALLUM Clapton was finally sober by 1988. His son was born in 1986 and that's when he turned it around, thank goodness.

[@carlosconesa]

My favorite version of the song. Love the snare sound on this one!

[@stevepwnz]

I always like the sound quality of 80s shows , incredible performance.

[@gaellemaz3727]

I view this video every day. Just love it! Can't get enough of it!

[@elainescott4702]

Eric you’ve got me on my knees! 🧎🧎😀

[@Pistoletjes]

To me this is the best version of Layla ever recorded.

[@lvi8957]

❤️🤗

[@alansmith2537]

He did it in front of princess Diana that's probably why

[@jacquismith3277]

I could listen to this version again and again. It's perfect. 😊

[@susanjones4904]

Layla was written for George Harrison's first wife Patti Boyd, who left Harrison for Clapton when he fell completely and totally in love with her, hence the tribute song. What a pleasure to watch this high profile group of performers play this song!!

[@tonybaker55]

Nice to see another great guitarist with EC...MK Amazing he just knows the finger placement without even looking...total genius. Proud to have been born in the same county as EC. That guitar is an extension of his body

[@shelleyharrop1419]

Just another limb

[@jeffromano2057]

Clapton one of the greatest to hold a guitar and sing at the same time. One of the most haunting intros of any rock song ever recorded.

[@peaner083]

Strong vocals and great playing from Mr Clapton here. Great!

[@HarvH]

The amount of sustain Clapton has is crazy what a great sound

[@davidmaho]

The 1986 Eric Clapton & Friends Layla is the BEST version

[@donnakolo1013]

THIS IS SO GOOD, IT OUGHT TO BE ILLEGAL!

[@prathameshbhambure]

Everything about this performance is perfect. Everything!

[@LouiseCookBlog]

Truly, truly, amazing talent. Best ever Layla.

[@ClaudineBenvenutti]

Oui Eric est le plus grand guitariste au monde❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@matteoromenghi]

To die for. Only in the '80's.

[@elainemeyer5062]

I’m not going to repeat what many others have written about Clapton’s talent, BUT I will say that I really ❤ it when Ray Cooper is in a performance! His enthusiasm when he’s playing the drums 🥁 ALWAYS makes me smile 😊 Whether it’s when he’s in a concert such as this w/ Clapton, or the many w/ Elton John, he knocks himself out each time and gives it 100%! (Coop was in the EJ ‘Farewell’ concerts I went to 2 X’s in ‘22 and, in spite of his ‘advancing’ age, he still has what it takes - just like Elton imo!)

[@ギドゴジは割と人気らしい]

eric clapton is one of the most favorite guitarists in the rock!!

[@maridepp53]

Amazing ………………

[@mladen5016]

There's a whole chasm between Clapton and the next best guitar player... It ain't even close.

[@lapelcelery42]

Clapton isn't even the best guitar player on that stage.

[@mladen5016]

@@lapelcelery42 sure.. 🤡🤡🤡

[@mladen5016]

@@lapelcelery42 you are far worse than a clown, but youtube is gonna delete that comment, so.. 🤷‍♂️

[@Joaquin-ox4bz]

@@lapelcelery42 un psiquiatra urgente

[@stupidmthfkher1136]

@@mladen5016 He's having trouble comprehending that Clapton was indeed the best player on stage.

[@DrRobertMPick]

As a guitarist I always LOL when Eric plays some of his chords - it appears as if he is giving us the finger! LOL! An AWESOME performance! Nathan East has been with him forever - as awesome bassist!

[@Lilly-fi9jg]

He is the sexiest most passionate man who ever lived. How fortunate to have lived during his time.

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

the 80s...when everybody dressed like gangsters! missing them!

[@_fabio1978]

🤣

[@fabiennemenrempon5927]

Explosif ,j’adore!,ça déménage 😅❤❤

[@fabiennemenrempon5927]

God bless you❤🙏

[@moon-rm4js]

Top of top

[@Twotontessie]

On fire. Sober

[@zebravo2842]

Just ONE word ... AMAZING !!! ... it's chilling to hear the guitars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@erickfrancis8798]

Please God Clapton should live infinite years 🙏

[@j.d.o5709]

Clapton’s first solo is I think one of my favorite of his. He’s really in the pocket, strong phrasing.

[@solarczyk49]

His songs and music attract fans. Unusual BAND 👌👍❤️👍

[@mayueltimmons5278]

Great Great music.

[@cord_27]

Clapton and Knopfler on guitar, Phil Collins on drums, and Elton John on Piano, damn! what an amazing combo!

[@greedisgood5928]

Imagine being this cool to be playing alongside with Mark Knopfler.

[@carolostrandeer4107]

Such an amazing version of Layla❤️

[@susancorgi]

it’s crazy how Eric Clapton had been drunk since the 60 up until the 90s but still achieving so much in music career. Basically he was drunk the whole time for most of his life.

[@ethelmaribondo4244]

This music is wonderful! My niece calls Leila and she lives it!

[@Subhrocks1]

Too many legends on one single stage!

[@SergioLomazzi]

GRAAAANDEEEE ERIC👏👏👏👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸