QUESTION?? | Eric Clapton - Layla (REACTION!!)

[@joeevett9007]

Eric is the only person to be inducted into the Rock hall of fame three times, with the Yardbirds, Cream and then as a solo artist.

[@cheryljackson5659]

EC is a total badass!

[@matiaszuniga5086]

Blind faith should have been inducted as well

[@bradywalton1357]

Should be in there for Derek and the dominoes

[@gregwilliams9737]

Show ya right

[@gregwilliams9737]

@@cheryljackson5659 my sentiments exactly

[@porkycrook]

Check out Eric's song "Wonderful Tonight" another song written by him for Patti Harrison, this one will get your lady to love you. Back in the 60's and 70's there was signs around London claiming "Clapton is God" no arguments here about that one. What a lot of people also don't know is that the opening riff of this song came from Dwayne Allman, another great guitarist. Layla is my daughters name by the way, yes after this song 💖💖💖

[@jenniferd.w.357]

First song my son taught himself to play.

[@porkycrook]

Jennifer D.W. clever young man then, does he play it as good? If he can then I might see him play it live one day.

[@jeremynelson7920]

Love Wonderful Tonight! Love this song also and It's in the way that you use it

[@jpmasiongale2199]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5fcgaqqoZWhjNU This to me is the best version of Wonderful Tonight. Would love to see a reaction to it.

[@brentlee1043]

Eric favorite photo is graffiti on a wall Clapton is God with a dog urinating on it. Haha.

[@dgodfrey8953]

That songs like 50 years old and it still sounds great.

[@DrsJacksonn]

It actually turned 50 this year.

[@laziojohnny79]

The Matthäus-Passion is 293 years old, Hurrian Hymn No. 6 is nearly 2000 years old ... good music is like whisky and wine.

[@ohboi9578]

Classical pieces are like 200+ years and they still sound good

[@davidking8296]

Eric Clapton is great. Also try Steve Vai, tender surrender, Steve Howe anything, in or out of " yes " rhanks

[@davidking8296]

How about waiting man, or discipline song, King Crimson 1983 about, you're cool.

[@Amanda-md2yy]

Eric Clapton, one of the best guitarists. He’s one of my favorites up with Carlos Santana (my ultimate favorite!) Another good one is Mark Knopfler. He’s from the band Dire Straits. Their song “Sultans of Swing” is WELL WORTH a reaction! Good stuff.

[@soniadavis6959]

Yes!! Mark Knopfler!! Great taste in music @Amanda . Eric is my ultimate, love Santana and Dire Straits were kick ass!!!

[@charliebakerspen]

All the dire straits stuff is good. I'm like you I just love amazing guitarists. The way they pull music out of those instruments just gets me

[@mdanam]

So background on the song. Layla refers to George Harrison's wife at the time (Patti Boyd) Eric Clapton was madly in love with her, and wrote this song. Since she and George were breaking up he was okay with it. Patty and Eric eventually got married. And George attended the wedding George and Eric remained friends till the day George passed away. BTW, on the last night of his life, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Eric Clapton had a cutting contest. ( cutting is basically a guitar duel) it is on KZbin you have to look for it, but it was obvious by the end that Eric knew he had been beaten. It was quite a fitting way for Stevie to go out. ..

[@kestrelle5345]

I did not know this, but I assure you I''ll know more in a minute!

[@A358M]

Wow thanks for the info. Been listening to Layla for years,never knew the story behind the song.

[@rocknroller77]

So is Wonderful Tonight

[@skydog6376]

Duane Allman played slid on the original with Clapton

[@christinegelabert1651]

They also used to joking call each other "husbands IN law" Eric had said in an interview. 😉❤😎

[@jimbobrooks8150]

"The thrill is gone" BB King and Eric Clapton. Incredible guitar solos.

[@davemckinney6555]

Riding With the King That whole album is badass. Title track,

[@mikelundquist4596]

BB King and Friends video has a fantastic version.

[@bigmuggdoesit]

I'm gonna be real honest. NoLifeShaq has been my fav reactor......until now. I love how you come in doing reactions to a different genre of music than you are used to. You do it with an open mind, and actually GET the music. You FEEL it, and it shows. Keep killin it, bro!

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Yeah, I do wish Shaq would have continued with other genres- he always said (and sure seemed) to love them- 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@andrew348]

Shaq is like watching the cookie monster react...Mr. Video genuinely appreciates the music and doesn't make it about him

[@bigmuggdoesit]

@@andrew348 I still like NoLifeShaq, but Mr Video has some energy about him that is cooler to watch when it comes to these reactions

[@bigjay123]

I.like Shaq too but he hadn't been doing anyrhing that interest me lately.

[@sirthomas9622]

Im with you man 100%

[@rhondafelice1363]

My husband and I have been to many many many Clapton concerts. My hubby passed away in 04 but He was the best guitarist and he loved Clapton. Our son now plays and I gave him his guitars. YOU HAVE TO HEAR "WONDERFUL TONIGHT" from 24 nights. That was one of my hubby's favorites. The last concert we went to together was in Cleveland. The Blues . Stevies brother Jimmy opened for him and it was amazing. All Blues. Main floor center 11th row. The night before we saw him in Cinci.This is great but live will blow your hair back guy.I love your reaction o this. A true music lover can't help but react like you did.

[@88teffie]

Wait until you hear him do Cocaine. lol It's a beautiful song because it's a true blue love song. Clapton can reach inside and touch your heart like no one else. Tears from Heaven will leave you a blubbering mess but in awe.

[@marilynk30]

Yessssssss

[@christinegelabert1651]

@@marilynk30 Yes watch he's got to watch THE LIVE VERSION of it...I think it was done at Albert Hall but not sure. But it's 100xs better than his official version from that movie soundtrack it was used in.

[@georgeshuttlesworth8347]

React to Clapton’s “ Cocaine” It is one of my favorite Clapton’s best instrumental masterpieces!

[@victorwaddell6530]

@@georgeshuttlesworth8347 The Core is probably my favorite Clapton tune .

[@consuelaluna1414]

💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@damonbryan7232]

I love this performance. This wasn't on the playlist. That's how you keep your band on their toes. That's why you see all them staring at him in the beginning. They didn't know where he was going. Then only had a second to figure it out. When he cranked out the intro. Love the guitar and piano at the end. Love it so much I named my daughter after this song.

[@Kim-hc5si]

Google the story behind this one. Clapton fell in love with his friend George Harrison’s (The Beatles) wife and wrote this song for her. He eventually married her. And yes, you’re tearing up because it’s THAT good. There’s so much emotion in this song - you can feel how much he wants this woman. ❤️

[@gregwilliams9737]

Show ya right

[@lee215]

LOVE LOVE LOVE Eric Clapton!!!! And Layla is one of my all time faves.

[@sombergirl2886]

Eric Clapton is legendary I love his music also check out his cover of the song I Shot The Sheriff

[@gregwilliams9737]

Show ya right

[@janiceschonhoff2560]

He also does this in a slower version that said TEARS IN HEAVEN is a must I had this played in my 6 family members funerals since I it hit the charts💕

[@tbor422]

Oooooo, love Eric "Slow Hand" Clapton. The older I get the more I appreciate his talent. Great job, Leo. 😊

[@sersastark]

I was waiting for someone to come out with his nickname! Eric SLOW HANDS Clapton!

[@aidansmith6464]

Jeez man.You crack me up.Goosebumps is a very good guide to whether you love something.Keep'em come my friend.

[@creinicke1000]

Look up history of this song.. so many of his songs are written from his personal experiences.. this one and the sad "tears in heaven" hit me . Because it's real feelings. In the end he got the girl.. but as all this game in life.. the story didn't end there.

[@heatherwilkes9958]

I still roll down my windows, crank up the volume & sing it at the top of my lungs every single solitary time I hear it come on the radio while I'm driving. Ove of my all-time fave songs & guitarists.

[@EpicCoolman1]

Dude! I probably wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for this song. This is my parents song. They named me after Eric Clapton. Hahaha Great reaction!

[@KC-oq6ty]

made me smile. cool story and humor.

[@rhondafelice1363]

I have my third son we named after Eric. Lol

[@victorwaddell6530]

My middle name is Barrett . I doubt my parents named me after Syd Barrett , but I can hope .

[@Vil3mos]

Eric? Cool name, man

[@EpicCoolman1]

Vil3mos hahaha thanks man

[@jrdz3582]

i remember listening to this song when my dad would be jammin' out in the garage. i only remembered it because of the last couple minutes of instrumentals. it puts you in a daze. Layla and Maggie May by Rod Stewart are the only 2 songs that stuck with me because of their ending instrumentals. classics

[@angelabordack]

Tears In Heaven-Eric Clapton. It’s about his dead son.

[@gaterwood336]

You may want to fact check me but I believe that’s a popular misconception.. if I recall correctly the song was written or at least started before his sons death and was completed after. But again I could be wrong.

[@angelabordack]

Gater Wood I’ll check it out and see 👍

[@angelabordack]

Gater Wood Every article states that the song was inspired by his son’s death.

[@marilynk30]

I read something that said after his son tragically died falling out of a window of a high rise building he quit writing. Just couldn't do it any more. Then when the movie Rush was being made his buddy asked him to help write the main song for the soundtrack and while writing the song Tears in Heaven he was able to deal with and come to terms with the loss!

[@angelabordack]

Tamaira Cordell It was inspired by his son’s death. I cry every time I hear the song because of what happened. His son didn’t have a chance once he fell out of that window...50 stories is a long fall. 😭

[@marymarin3277]

He's my top 5 guitarist of all time. I'm 59!♥️👏 love watching your reactions everyday! Humor is the best for everyone!👍🤪

[@sandrasmith7065]

Cream Sunshine of Your Love💜 you won't be disappointed.

[@thetalantonx]

I knew I would find this comment, and I am quite happy to do so. Do you think he's ready for it?

[@griff1119]

One of the most iconic songs in music history

[@thatfishingguy11b]

Yes!!!

[@heatherw67]

Please!!!!!

[@kimberlystark3944]

I just love when the piano comes in! Great song for flying down the highway!

[@monicamad1285]

Derick and the Dominoes, Bell-bottoms Blues.

[@quinny6920]

Yes yes and yes please

[@trolleriffic]

Also written about Pattie Boyd, as was Something by George Harrison. She must have been one hell of a woman!

[@mikenadanada7430]

Awesome tune

[@victoriabrown1848]

Eric has played with the Best! Carlos Santana, Stevie Ray, and some many others! My favorite song in the 70's! Still moves me after all these years!

[@jesrush]

Now you should check out Cream. I believe this was Eric’s band in the way back. ✌️🤓

[@derekbowbrick6233]

Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton, and Ginger Baker.

[@jesrush]

Gamble Beardsley was Derick and Dominos one of them?

[@lindabergman3127]

Badge😁😍

[@lindabergman3127]

Love that song👍

[@looneygardener]

Before Cream, Spencer Davis Group with lead singer Stevie Winwood

[@jacobprovence159]

One of the greatest guitarists ever. Hendrix, Van Halen, Clapton.. I remember going to the rock and roll HOF in Cleveland and they had Hendrix “Live at Berkeley” playing in the amphitheater. I just sat in there and melted.

[@ritahopkins8544]

🤣🤣🤣 your reactions are great! Eric Clapton is great as well. Please listen to more of his songs! ✌

[@jameslrbrand2002uk]

Eric Clapton was in Cream when he did this he went under the band name of Derek and The Dominos, this is my favourite song ever and I played this flawlessly during my high school music class

[@drewbarrymore6191]

Eric Clapton is Brilliant 👏 😍

[@dunismith3045]

Oh how I love that you get goosebumps from classic rock! This song was introduced on the album “Layla” by Derek and the Dominos (Eric is Derek). That version also has the legendary Duane Allman on guitar and it is jaw-dropping. Changed my life.

[@theodoreritola7641]

Lala One of the top 10 songs from the 1970s

[@gingersnap22]

He had a 4 yr old son that fell from a 49 story apt window years ago. I can't even imagine the pain Clapton and his family felt. 😭 He dedicated a song called "Tears In Heaven" to him.

[@barbarastewart603]

That song was on his UNPLUGGED album, which also included an acoustic version of Layla, which is terrific. ✌

[@gingersnap22]

@Barbara Stewart. I think I remember that but I can't remember if Unplugged was on MTV or VH1. It was awesome! Nirvana I think it was one of the first Unplugged shows.

[@barbarastewart603]

@@gingersnap22 Didn't see any but Clapton. About the same time he released an all (or mostly) acoustic album. Love the acoustic Layla number and a song called River Of Tears. Had it on cassette. Haven't looked for it in current "technology ". Sure it's there. Probably here on KZbin. ✌

[@barbarastewart603]

@@gingersnap22 kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4u5aJShlriiZtU Think this is Clapton Unplugged link.

[@gingersnap22]

Thanks Barbara!

[@katt5159]

I will never be more grateful than that I got raised on this music. My mom has since stopped being a hippie and turned into a hater, and I find that like a betrayal of all the faith I was raised with, but I'm gonna carry on for her. Aso seeing Eric live one of the greatest moments of my life.

[@mamaasaiz]

He was on his knees, begging her to leave George Harrison. It worked.

[@scottcrosby-art5490]

People heap all the blame on Eric but at the end of the day she decided to leave

[@katherinemorelle7115]

@Shame nolan apparently they would refer to each other as “husbands in law” which is awesome.

[@darklurker1239]

@@scottcrosby-art5490 I don't blame her, George Harrison supposedly cheated on her multiple times.

[@ReklawLah]

Big stage smile! Then straight into the song he wrote about the child he let die through parental negligence. Great guy.

[@sombergirl2886]

Check out the singer Bryan Adams he has some great songs Summer Of 69,Cuts Like A Knife,Everything I Do I Do It For You, If You Ever Loved A Woman, All For One with Sting & Rod Stewart, & The Only Thing That Looks Good On Me Is You plus so many more

[@vickieray]

“Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman” is my favorite song by Bryan Adams ♥️🎸🎤🔥🎤🎸♥️

[@coyote4237]

Run to You

[@roxannemoser]

The one Bryan does with Tina Turner Its only Love.

[@jpf77302]

Vickie Ray A friend of mine played that song at her wedding, in the middle of the service, and when the officiant (her dad) came back he said, “you never really know how long a song is until you play it at your wedding.”

[@SG-js2qn]

Not just Clapton, but Duane Allman doing the slide guitar in the original. Love the slides on this song! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@charliebakerspen]

One of my favorite Clapton song is peaches and Diesel. About Duane's tragic death. Moves me everytime, almost as much as free bird.

[@mrtyreus0]

Props to Steve Gadd kicking major ass back there. Nathan East on bass. A rhythm section like that is inspiring, no wonder Eric played like he was 28 again.

[@matthewdooley7855]

Eric Clapton was at the Crossroads of Rock and Roll. He played on a Beatles track, then married George Harrison's wife. Great guitarist who had an Allman play on this, probably his most famous song. Probably helped a lot of people discover Bob Marley via his version of "I Shot the Sheriff". Never wanted to be a front man, just loves the music. Major problems with drugs, and has said some very controversial things. A good example of how people are complicated and capable of amazing, and sometimes awful or sad, things.

[@barbarastewart603]

Listen to the studio version of original record when he fronted a band, Derek and the Dominos (from '70s)... has a a "slide guitar (?) by the late Dwayne Allman that is not to be believed. Worth the time! Makes this performance sound "soft"!

[@samuelpuzzo552]

Jimi Hendrix was on the Derek and the Dominos album also, IMHO the best electric version of Layla.

[@barbarastewart603]

Gosh...How have I missed that forever? Love Jimi Hendrix. Thanks for info. ✌

[@barbarastewart603]

@@samuelpuzzo552 Clarification...Was Hendrix a separate track on the album or play on same track with Clapton and Allman? Trying to remember ever sitting down and listening to whole thing. Maybe never did.

[@samuelpuzzo552]

Separate track. Little Wing. Looking for vinyl now because I need to jog my memory but I want to say Jimi sat in on Layla also. Could be wrong.

[@barbarastewart603]

@@samuelpuzzo552 Thanks. Much to my regret lost all my vinyls, mostly 60s and 70s music, which I love, many years ago in a flooded basement. Now am confined to newer technology, which is great in many ways...but, not the same. Thx again for taking time to respond.

[@barbarjinx3802]

Pale imitation of the original when he was a young man. The band who created (Derek and the Dominos) this song had another virtuoso guitar player, Duane Allman who died in a motorcycle accident shortly after. 24 years old.

[@richardpowell1220]

The number one greatest rock and roll song of all time.

[@tonteek1936]

Inspired to listen to Eric’s entire catalog! You must! If you love music, you gotta know Eric Clapton! 💚✌️

[@karaminalee]

Oh this is my song!!! ❤️❤️❤️ I’ve definitely got to have a smoke with this one. Thank you love!!

[@karaminalee]

Btw, please listen to the acoustic MTV Unplugged version of this as well (even if you don’t react to it.) Totally different vibe.

[@TracyfromNC]

Hi Girl....you got good taste! I love best the original Layla with Derek and the Doninosand Duane Allman!

[@TracyfromNC]

@@karaminalee that one is cool!!!

[@karaminalee]

Tracy Meroney Hi love!! Can’t go wrong with anything Clapton or Duane Allman!!

[@clare1061]

Eric is boss on that guitar I was blessed to have grown up in the sixties and seventies. The bands we had back then we're on unreal.

[@electricgamez5415]

Check out the “unplugged” version of this song. It’s very different but also awesome

[@davidzimmerli489]

Perfect reaction to one of the most passionate love songs ever written/performed.....

[@maisiemc8130]

His song Tears in heaven, for his wee son who died,..beautiful

[@yoshiodiaz8600]

Eric Clapton is a guitar god. Rock, jazz, blues, he did it all. That's why I love him, Carlos Santana and Queen music. There isn't a genre they couldn't do

[@JVPSENA08]

You should definetly react to "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

[@nigelw7626]

best recommendation 👌 Prince was out of this universe...

[@mztweety1374]

Did they ever find that guitar??

[@chrisp4170]

Amazing the way that the two Stratocaster in perfect time switch the melody back and forth....

[@bigmuggdoesit]

Hells yeah, I requested this lol I KNEW you would dig this lol I highly recommend Bon Jovi - "You Give Love a Bad Name"

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Yes!!! And “wanted dead or alive!”

[@michelangelotroccoli7748]

Clapton is god and he always has the best band backing him up.....more clapton songs to listen to... Change the world, lay down sally, cocaine, after midnight, nobody knows you...and def his version of somewhere over the rainbow

[@derekbowbrick6233]

Here come the comments about George Harrison, and Patti Boyd.

[@jonathandeckard5781]

You called that one...lol

[@andrew348]

That's like someone telling you they are making spaghetti and you saying here comes the spaghetti sauce...very insightful, I guess?

[@derekbowbrick6233]

@@andrew348 Lol.

[@mztweety1374]

I wish I could go back in time and tell her “Girl, don’t do it. The grass ain’t greener on the other side. It’s gonna get real dark after the romance of the song wears off.” Still love me some EC tho. Smartest man in music.

[@artsilva]

news flash: Not Everyone knows who this song is about and the backstory.

[@eluby]

This is my second favorite video of yours, after both Bohemian Rhapsodies. I love how much you loved it.

[@jonnno243]

The guy who played the "Layla riff." through most of the song is Andy Fairweather Low. He fronted a band called Amen Corner in the 60s, and is a great guitarist .

[@Isleofskye]

" Amen Corner" is in Tooting, S W London. I am from that era but S E London....

[@scottderechinsky9896]

One of the hottest guitar riffs ever. Clapton is a master. Has a tone like no one else.

[@rickbaird2044]

read the wikipedia article on this song - lots of trivia - who layla was, who it was written for, who was credited as writing the second half of the song, and who really wrote it. --- also, the original studio version had TWO top 5 ever guitarists playing on it. also, check out the "unplugged" version of this song. complete redo.

[@FloridaRocks]

Duane Allman

[@Blackmjc]

Both versions are amazing but I had only heard of the acoustic version before this this one recently and I'm almost 40 lol

[@rickbaird2044]

@@Blackmjc I'm 60. this was on the radio when I was a teenager.

[@K.Goldie]

He's my favorite guitar player & the very best. His nickname is 'Slowhand '. He's a very humble, soft-spoken man. He wrote this song for Patti Boyd, Geo.Harrison's wife, who he was madly in love with. He wrote 'Tears in Heaven' for his 4 yr.old son Connor, who was killed in a fall from a highrise. He makes that guitar sing ! You might like Jeff Beck, another virtuoso on guitar, may he R.I.P.

[@cwcroswell]

EC🎸❤️ He had Duane Allman play beautiful slide guitar on the original.. ✌️❤️🎼

[@willswomble7274]

He sadly succumbed to alcohol and drugs bigtime for a looong time but somehow got through it. The music made me just well up and cry at 10 min 30, thanks Mr V., he's a British national treasure!

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

“Cocaine” studio version is a must! 💜❤️✌️✨

[@KarenMcGehee]

My kids told me the reason a person breaks out in goose bumps when they listen to music is because you don't just hear the music, you FEEL the music! I suffer from that same affliction!

[@ck240sx]

My mom took me to see him a few times, every concert before this song the place goes dark, EC lights a joint and puffs a few times sticks it in his guitar strings and than they play Layla. This song was originally Derrick and the dominos song( Clapton band). On a side note smoked my first joint at an EC concert😁

[@cheryljackson5659]

Sounds like you had a pretty cool mom with great taste in music!

[@AllisonReece]

Yes, yes, yes....you want to tear up! It's that good! And yes,... it truly is beautiful. You just don't want it to end.

[@davidjones2223]

Imagine this: we had to wait for it to come on the radio to hear it. Smiles on ya Mr. Video

[@lisamills4473]

Eric Clapton is a fantastic guitarist ranked very high on my list to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@wilfbentley6738]

Eric is a cool dude. This is my favourite Clapton. Other good ones are: Lay Down Sally After Midnight Wonderful Tonight Cocaine There are lots more! Clapton was good in Cream, too. White Room Sunshine of Your Love Spoonful

[@marthalowe1556]

BELL BOTTOM BLUES IS almost AS GOOD...JUST BEAUTIFUL...

[@sueparras6028]

Also one of the top guitarists of all time! Eric Clapton is a LEGEND! 🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@electricgamez5415]

If you ever see Clapton in an ensemble he takes the background position. He doesn’t need to show boat. A true gentleman

[@dawnwatson6511]

Eric was once asked by a reporter what it's like to be the best guitar player in the world, instead of taking that credit, his response was "Ask Prince".

[@thisguy8916]

The Blues took a strong hold in the U.K. post WWII because many could relate to the genre due to the devastation & poverty of the war. It resonated with them, they could relate, & it was a genuine medium for them to express their reality, their experiences.

[@ronnie5129]

Bro, ya he is a cool dude, after he got off of Heroin, and coke, he found out that Stevie Ray Vaughan was i n hospital in England, he went to visit him and offer him help, they had never met before, SRV got clean, due to Eric's help. they became friends, the Night that SRV died in the helicopter crash At Alpine Valley, , Eric was supposed to be on that helicopter, but he gave up his seat to SRV because he told eric, I need to get back to Chicago and do some business, Eric did that, otherwise Eric would have been killed that night, it is you never know Man, this is a true story , check it out, r.i.p. to all, and the Music will be heard forever, Cousin Figel

[@thetextpistols7354]

The, Clapton giving his seat up for SRV and the they had never met, portions of your story are not true. The only truth to any of this story is that Stevie died in a helicopter crash and that Clapton beat dope and visited Stevie in rehab(they’d known each other for years prior) and provided motivational support. I don’t know if Clapton is cool? I don’t make assumptions. Sounds like you were told the Buddy Holly, Waylon Jennings, Big Bopper story. The SRV story is that Stevie, Jimmie & Connie Vaughn were told that 3 seats had been reserved for them on one of the four helicopters being used that day. When the Vaughn’s got to “their” helicopter, Claptons agent, body guard and asst. tour manager were inside buckled up, with only one seat vacant. Jimmie & Connie are still with us today. How the story ended is self explanatory, tragic and now history. During the deposition of the wrongful death lawsuit the Vaughn’s won years later, we were told that Stevie had offered Robert Cray the fourth seat. Whether the Cray story is true or not, I don’t know. I do know it’s irrelevant and it’s what we were told.

[@corrinnegarfield2460]

THIS STORY still gives me chills,

[@andreaknapp2394]

One of the best & most famous guitar riffs ever!

[@vickieray]

Mr. Slowhand himself 🎸🔥🎸

[@Isleofskye]

Graffitti around most walls in London around 1968, over 50 years ago..........ERIC CLAPTON =GOD........................bot, literally, but along with Hendrix/Gallagher of the guitar.... 1

[@markclark6702]

Love this song. My favorite is the end with the music just riding out... still gives me goosebumps.

[@Alex-bs4md]

My top 5 guitarist list has at least a few dozen players in it these days, there's just too much goodness. The original studio version of Layla features another young guitar legend that didn't make it to 25. Duane Allman was an incredible slide guitarist for the Allman Brothers, whom I'm betting you'll get to at some point. It's awesome getting to see someone learn about the greats!

[@tanyaposs]

I’m sorry but I still can’t hear this song and not think of the movie Goodfellas,lol. But,omgs,your face through this entire song,priceless! Can I adopt you? Lol! Xo

[@clarkwhitaker3783]

The original guitarist who played that with Eric Clapton was the great Duane Allman from the Allman Brothers Band.

[@Silvia-nu8hs]

Clapton is one of the best guitarists in the world. He's amazing.

[@paulmiddlebrook1987]

There is a valid reason he has been called "SLOW HAND" for many decades my friend.

[@robynmurray7421]

People think he is called Slow Hand because of his effortless guitar style. In fact, it's because in his early days, he spent so much time on stage changing guitar strings that the audience would get impatient and start a slow clap to hurry him up.

[@Acroanidd]

Clapton at his best. That guy is a god damn legend!

[@Comrade.Question]

I feel like there should be a "get Mr. Video a guitar" donation fund.

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Someone offered to send him one with some other gear-

[@Dee-JayW]

Greatest love song ever written. Patti was very lucky woman. Oh and Clapton IS GOD. One of the best guitar players ever.

[@crispin323]

Clapton aka GOD to many guitar players including myself. :) Check out the original Layla with a band he was in called Derek and the dominoes. Duane Allman is his guitar dueling pal on there. That one gives me goosebumps. Especially when we lost the young talented Duane Allman soon after that was released in a fatal motorbike accident.

[@stonemansteveiii3135]

15 or 20 years ago Rolling Stone magazine came out with an article that ranked Clapton as the greatest guitar player of all-time, and not Jimi Hendrix, which is what most people thought! We all knew Clapton was top 3, that's undeniable!

[@drutang]

hes the only person to be in the rock n roll Hall of Fame 3 times. twice as part of a group and once as a solo artist!! LEGEND!!

[@maggyleden5521]

My mom introduced me to Clapton when I was in grade school. I fell in love! Love your reactions! Try some Cheap Trick! Huge fan of you!

[@pauberrymon5892]

E.C. is a jammin artist to say the least, he's got pile of hits in his career, very distinct sound&style, now about LoverBoy's Lovin'every minute of it, 😀 when you gonna get to it?

[@johngammon7891]

He'll love every minute of it!

[@pauberrymon5892]

@@johngammon7891 I think so, if I can bug him long enough to review it and I will 😀😀😀I'm relentless 😉👏🙌

[@SweetDreams84]

‘Layla’ is a classic. Legendary soul music.

[@odstchief]

You should check out "Something" by The Beatles, written by George Harrison about the same woman. Frank Sinatra called it the best love song of the 20th century

[@gailvmeadus9726]

Have been watching you reactions for some time now and loving every one. I look forward to them every day. Even though you have done numerous reactions you are still only scratching the surface of all the great music out there...Looking forward to many, many more. You always make my day brighter. Thank you for that...❤ from 🇨🇦

[@lancevaughn432]

His nickname is "slowhand" because he is so cool and calm when he`s playing his guitar. "Slowhand Clapton"

[@johnlucius1665]

The Legendary Mr "Slow Hand" Eric Clapton, A Blues Man from his ❤.

[@dawnbailey910]

You need to do his song he wrote for his son. Tears in heaven

[@iyzyz]

He already did.

[@thetextpistols7354]

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[@chercee]

You can feel the passion he had for Patti, it lives through the decades!

[@philipboone6416]

Got to hear CREAM " Sunshine Of Your Love" !!!

[@Erulin68]

Got love how Nathan East, the bass player, jumps when Eric opens up and he recongizes what song they're about to play.

[@Sco3000]

Gotta hear the original version with Duane Allman... also find the video of a 13 year old Derek Trucks slaying the outro of this song, 4th of July 1993.

[@ErikJan4242]

Music unites... it's everything, it has no colour, it makes you sad, it makes you happy, it makes you sing, it makes you dance, it makes you think, it's bringing back memories, makes you think about life, makes you fall in love... Hearing this song is a mix of feelings, very powerful! Can't imaging life without music!