Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight *DayOne Reacts*

[@DavidB-2268]

When he wrote this, Clapton wanted to prove that he actually could write a love song. In doing so, he managed to write one of the greatest love songs ever.

[@charlesyoung9980]

And, arguably, one of the most recognizable guitar playing in the world.

[@privateprivate4378]

Dude, he had written many before this, its just a matter of which one you relate to the best.

[@frankwall5177]

If you read his autobiography it will tell you he was waiting for Patti Boyd to get ready when he wrote this song

[@deeglencairn2598]

one of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@DemaGeek]

You never have to apologize for being moved by a beautiful message in music, it shows your sensitivity to good and real things. Love this song myself.

[@tonyherrera2570]

A beautiful love song….the understated/not over played music helps you to focus on the wonderful lyrics. One of my favorite Clapton songs😊….

[@rk41gator]

It is like a lullaby.

[@scottchapin2323]

Three great songs were written about Patti Boyd, Layla, Wonderful Tonight and Something

[@garyarnett1220]

There were actually a few more: Eric's Bell Bottom Blues, and I Looked Away and George's I Need You and For You Blue

[@markkauder1288]

Heard it said that she is the greatest muse in Rock with more songs written with her as inspiration. Harrison's songs "I Need You", "If I Needed Someone", "Something" and "For You Blue", and Clapton's songs "Layla", "Bell Bottom Blues" and "Wonderful Tonight".

[@silgen]

@@markkauder1288 And Clapton's "Old Love".

[@Katehowe3010]

Typical Clapton schmaltz. On a par with the dreadful "Lady In Red".

[@JohnRotonto-ql9ds]

A nice slow grab your girl hold her tight and let the music take you away song!🔥🔥❤️❤️💋💋🦊🦊

[@davebarham57]

That song has probably been played in every bar at least once in the 70’s. Great tune. I’d bet there have been a lot of kids conceived while listening to this song. Lol

[@bakercarl8518]

Once in awhile there's words that you might can't say exactly how you feel. Then some where from the heavens, some one does the perfect song. Love it..❤

[@chitownlee]

He wrote this and Layla and Bell Bottom Blues all about Patty Boyd who was married to his best friend George Harrison (The Beatles) who he was madly in love with. She and George divorced and she married Eric, they divorced a few years later.

[@moosecck]

When I married my second wife in 2015 we had a small wedding with a guitar player as our entertainment. We asked him if he knew Waiting for a Girl like you by Foreigner so we could dance our first slow dance as husband and wife. He didn't , but he knew Wonderful Tonight. I danced my first slow dance with my new wife and I started crying with joy. Out of nowhere. Now when I hear this song I always remember that day and how blessed I am to have her.

[@guitarman8462]

Most of his songs are love songs he once said . He said once in an interview that he'd written this song one night that Pattie & him were going out . And she was taking a while to get ready.

[@margejohnson5372]

This was my husband and mine song we danced to it every time. I haven’t been able to listen to it since he passed until now. Thank you❤

[@michaelasay8587]

so sorry sweetie, I've lost a 38 yr old sister, hospitals fault, then my mother died of a broken heart.

[@margejohnson5372]

@@michaelasay8587 so sorry 😢

[@michaelaldan6969]

He's still dancing with you my dear... and he says you always looked Amazing.. :)

[@guitarman8462]

In my opinion his 1970's music library was the best .

[@sergiofisher884]

A timeless classic, truly one of the best love songs of all time. Made my wife smile playing it for her. 😎🌹👍🏾

[@quicktastic]

Listening to some great songs this evening. You're right, a simple yet beautiful song.

[@staffmanstaff9901]

It funny, when he says "you were wonderful tonight", the smile on her face is beyond epic. I had to watch twice.

[@rk41gator]

Such a wonderful love song, perhaps the best ever written.

[@loilt5091]

Back in '78, I'd just graduated high school...Wonderful Tonight was in the charts & EC was in town, catching the concert. Ms. Layla herself, Patti Boyd, was sitting off stage, when Eric performed it that evening.

[@damiion666]

Lol 1:03 she already crying from the first guitar string lolol

[@Fritzw75]

Please do a reaction to Eric Clapton's "Bell Bottom Blues" a true 70s classic

[@ChirumboloFilm]

I Was a DJ for a little more than 20 years and this song never failed to fill up the dance floor.

[@tomcarpenter700]

You are such a sweet, And lovely lady, You have such a loving, kind, heart, You have a lot of compassion, For others,, I have seen you cry, When you play a beautiful song,, And apologize, There is no need to apologize for Having, a heart of gold,,, I hope you stay the way you are, For you will have treasures untold,,,Crying,,,, It's when you care so much about other people, That your soul over flows, Thank you for your reactions,, I liked And subscribed,p,s, You look wonderful tonight,

[@JohnBrady-sc7ww]

This was the favorite slow dance song of the 70s. One of the best of all time.

[@williamscoggin1509]

Eric Clapton is one of the legends that never seems to fade away. Been putting out good music since the 1960s, he is incredible.

[@carlbaker7242]

It only took one listen, this became a favorite.

[@sparky11976]

Sang this to my bride on guitar before we were married during the service…every time I hear this I think of that day.

[@loudelk99]

A beautiful song, I wish we had songs like it these days.

[@alanburke1302]

He has a REAL sad song (Tears in Heaven) too especially after learning the story behind it

[@MiguelOrtecho]

Hermosa canción

[@tonymontez8444]

straight and to the point, Clapton is one of the best

[@Fritzw75]

I so love the way you get emotional with these beautiful songs such as this one. :)

[@jinaharrell534]

Slow hand Clapton....LOVE him

[@carolgreco9538]

Love 💕 the song. Love your review 😊. It's such a beautiful song.🎸🎶. I'm addicted to it. That along with "Magnet and Steel" by Walter Egan. - Steve G.

[@paulobrien9572]

My Prom theme a long time ago 40 years ago to be exact

[@dannycasson1551]

One of the most beautiful love songs ever written.

[@BadErnest]

I think this song is loved because it’s just very relatable.

[@wesleypollard3058]

Awww, you are so sweet, your beauty radiates from within. Hugs 🤗

[@GormKjeldsen]

I think you got this. 😊 It's just a simple romatic (and realistic) song. And that is what is strong about it. Thank you for this. 😊

[@robbratcher4675]

My wife and I were 17 and 15 in 1999. We celebrated our 1 year dating anniversary on 12-5-99 and we danced to this song. All these years later, we are still together, and this is still our song.

[@spaceman5734]

hey you back. Love from Sydmey

[@rodneystarcher6780]

One of the most underrated guitars in the world

[@adz_b]

An amazing song, great reaction & commentary, loved the emotion 👍👏🏻😍🇬🇧

[@anthonypowell6234]

Jamie Oldaker shuffling on the hi-hat makes this song move. Show the drummer some love!

[@mauriciodelarosa2449]

Angela looks wonderful every night 🥰

[@glassontherocks]

She is a Lady.

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

An absolute favorite of mine! Always has been and always will be- Iconic classic- 🧡✨

[@waynekurz1456]

your comments were SPOT ON!!!!

[@t.r.1708]

Thx! How such a soft touch can pack such a wollup is amazing!

[@whitfordluciano2026]

It's my favorite song..👌❤️🥰

[@franksullivan1873]

This the first slow dance song my Wife and I danced to.

[@77tml]

Check out Bellbottom Blues by Derek and the Dominoes off same album as Layla.

[@richardhenderson9767]

This was my Senior Prom song. I took a beautiful blonde to the party... She passed away this past March from Chrons Disease... She was 47.... RIP Christel Marie Siro...❤❤❤

[@randyobrien2836]

Yes, that would be wonderful.

[@StevesFunhouse]

Angela, me thinks that David was using this song to tell you how beautiful you look to him ... and if he wasn't, then "I" am (i.e., it was ALL MY IDEA) !!! You are just a very special woman, and I wish the best for you always. BTW, I want you to know, you make ME tear up every time you do, and I thank you for that. Finally, to answer your question, yes, this song was written about his then wife, Pattie Boyd, an international model and one time wife of both Eric Clapton AND George Harrison, the same woman he was talking about when he wrote Layla.

[@wokenessiscancer2176]

legend london boy old slow hand clapton.

[@DJDOGG31]

Song about man and his girl and his thoughts of a lovely evening. When she is getting ready, when you arrive with her and then as you go home…it perfectly describes that the simple observations or actions is what you cherish when you are in love.

[@GormKjeldsen]

For personal reasons this is the most romantic song for me.

[@arnoldcox9128]

Such a simple sweet song

[@shannonwittman950]

Good job, Angela! Very well expressed appraisal of this song, it's meaning and the importance of the best aspects of a true romance.

[@Fldrt1772]

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

[@barbsmith5465]

My gosh I've missed so many of your reactions. I am subscribed. Love your honest reactions and your soul is beautiful.

[@milesoffshoresportfishing746]

You were spot on again

[@tayclarets]

Shows you have great taste in music. Variety is the spice of life. Lol

[@rocksteady20101]

You are so good at relating the the them and charter of a song!

[@brevlod]

Took an old girlfriend to Stafford Bingley Hall back in 1980 to see Clapton, fantastic, funnily never seen him since.

[@nflr92]

My Senior Ball theme song. Man, I'm old 😕

[@shanenolan8252]

Yes the same woman he was singing about in layla ( real name was patry boyd ) a British model and at this time his wife . Her first husband was George Harrison from the Beatles. Honestly the woman has about 6 classic songs written about her . Both eric and George wrote several songs each George Harrison wrote a wonderful song about his divorce from her .( without you ) eventually she cheated on eric and they split up. But his song from cream are amazing and his solo song are quite personal.

[@jameslong2939]

Do not forget Eric's affair that resulted with a child.

[@beatledad]

@@jameslong2939 and the child he had was his son CONOR who tears from heaven is about

[@cryptoman9530]

Hi Angela, I have watched A LOT of your reaction videos. You do a great job at this! Keep up the awesome work!

[@WalkerOne]

Good song

[@MikeB-in1nd]

Wonderful song

[@martinl8574]

I'm a big fan, love your reactions! Some are the same as mine were 40-50 years ago! May I say you are wonderful!!!

[@dikiymedved9942]

Hi, please your ears and listen to the Madison Square Gardens, 1999, live version with the delightful Katie Kissoon, goosebumps guaranteed!! Still listen to and enjoy it with my darling wife of 50 years!!

[@jasonfinch1736]

I really enjoy watching your reactions. Also many brings back forgotten memories. I feel you would enjoy the song Girl by the Time. I know we'll enjoy your reaction.

[@hongfang2508]

You have sampled 2 hit songs about Patti Boyd, both written by Clapton, Layla and Wonderful Tonight. The former was written while Patti was still married to Beatle, George Harrison. Latter song was written when Patti and Eric were together. You may want to check out the 3rd hit song about Patti Boyd, Something by George Harrison from the epic Beatles album, Abbey Road. Something and Layla are iconic songs in rock history.

[@Tesses0927]

Our wedding song 31 years ago.........we're still together......she's still wonderful.

[@baileyride]

Classic

[@charlesyoung9980]

An appropriate song considering who's reacting to it.

[@garyarnett1220]

See Scott Chapin's comment. This woman had at least 7 wonderful songs written to her.

[@michaelasay8587]

Angela, you just like this song because you look lovely tonight.... haha

[@13glasse]

Angela,you can analyze like no other.

[@hongfang2508]

I listened to an interview with Pattie Boyd and she talked about George Harrison and Eric Clapton. Pattie said her marriage to George was on the rocks. George was seeing other woman. Eric had expressed interest in Pattie (to put it mildly). So She broke up with George and married Eric. George was at the wedding, so there were no major hard feelings. Eventually, Patti and Eric broke up too. Patti said, her true love was George. He was the love of her life. They just didn't work out.

[@scottbalts7559]

A Beautiful Song , Beautiful reaction...

[@clannad99germany70]

Another song about Pattie ! And maybe the most beautiful.

[@bluesmike100]

Play Hard Times by Eric. My mom's favorite. Played it for her at the end.

[@moniqueleroux2198]

Slow hand Clapton! ❤️

[@kenvelickoff4275]

Young the Giant, Cough Syrup, The Apartment

[@cajunrandy2143]

👍👍👍

[@chucknorris2266]

Kotch reggae version of this song is awesome

[@AW11-e4h]

Slow hand 🤘🤘

[@nabibutterfly5385]

Here's our local (Jawaiian/Hawaiian) version by Simplisity - You Look Wonderful Tonight - Enjoy kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGekZq2KpJiiqsU

[@chrisalldis3375]

Wedding song of yhe decade, but you should have done the live version with back-up vocals by Katie Sassoon...

[@danielmesery2904]

SLOW HAND🌟🌷

[@CJBD3]

May want to check out Evanescence-my immortal

[@roydownes2458]

the song "blues power" from his first solo album, is also worth a reaction.

[@booterspaw]

Please do " I miss you a little " by John Michael Montgomery.

[@jhas727]

Do yourself a favor. Watch the whole VH1 Eric Clapton Unplugged. Amazing!

[@charlesyoung9980]

Layla was done by "Derek and the Dominos"

[@loilt5091]

Eric & the Dominos

[@lewstone5430]

Cedric and the Dominoes

[@faces4radio723]

@@lewstone5430 Patrick & the Dominos

[@glassontherocks]

This Man knows the definition of a Woman and a Lady. I remember back when Women were Ladies. I can even remember when Women were Women.

[@bastark6926]

BTW, Clapton actually wrote this sarcastically, tired of his then girlfriend constantly being so concerned about how she looked. Turned it into a love song instead.

[@lawwdogg1digr]

Angela!

[@lighthousesociety.]

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