Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs Derek & the Dominos

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  • Release Date: 10/22/2008
  • Original Release: 1970
  • Label: UNIVERSAL JAPAN
  • UPC: 4988005532138

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Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs

1LISTENI Looked Away 3:03
2LISTENBell Bottom Blues 5:01
3LISTENKeep on Growing 6:20
4LISTENNobody Knows You When You're Down and Out 4:56
5LISTENI Am Yours 3:34
6LISTENAnyday 6:34
7LISTENKey to the Highway 9:37
8LISTENTell the Truth 6:37
9LISTENWhy Does Love Got to Be So Sad? 4:41
10LISTENHave You Ever Loved a Woman 6:51
11LISTENLittle Wing 5:32
12LISTENIt's Too Late 3:48
13LISTENLayla 7:02
14LISTENThorn Tree in the Garden 2:49

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Eric Clapton recorded "Layla" with players he met while touring as a superstar sideman with Delaney & Bonnie, with Bobby Whitlock on keyboards, Carl Radle on bass, and Jim Gordon on drums. But what makes these 1970 sessions truly memorable is the addition of guitarist Duane Allman. The title song, an anguished cry of love written to the wife of his friend George Harrison, remains an integral part of Clapton's repertoire and is equally memorable for its spiraling guitar riff as for the pastoral keyboards that supply the coda. But it's the inspired instrumental work of Clapton and Allman that made this a highlight in the career of both men. Clapton tears into a slow blues identified with Freddie King, "Have You Ever Loved a Woman," while Allman adds an empathetic slide guitar to "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out." The guitarists pay deft tribute to Jimi Hendrix on a version of his "Little Wing" and rattle the rafters on a hard-rocking original, "Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad." The collection closes with "Thorn Tree in the Garden," a sweet ballad written and sung by Whitlock that's a breath of fresh air after a set that seethes with the blues. John Milward, Barnes & Noble

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Only BN had this album within 300 miles of meby Griffincat

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November 14, 2009: You probably know the songs on this album if you're thinking of purchasing it. It is worth the purchase.

This review was written about the CD Remastered edition.

One of Rock's Premier Albumsby Anonymous

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January 30, 2006: Although most listeners will be primarily familiar with the title song, this CD offers a portfolio of some of rock's best compositions. Without question, Duane Allman, like Stevie Ray Vaughn, left this world before making the further contributions that most fans yearned for. Fortunately, we have this album featuring both Allman and Clapton at their best. Say what you will, the output may be a result of much alcohol and drug-induced creativity, but without question, Layla remains as an essential component of any rock collection. There are few albums that can boast of 77 minutes of playing time with as many classic songs as this one. Layla (the song), though sometimes overplayed, maintains it's place as the 3-part song, filled with emotional vocals, vivid solos and Gordon's piano work. Yes, some songs CAN actually exceed 7 minutes in length and still hold your attention. (NOTE: put your headphones on and listen closely to Allman's slide work in the coda section of this song). My only regret is that the longer, instrumental version of "Tell the Truth", (from an OLD History of Eric Clapton record) is not included. Strongly recommended for any serious rock collector.

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