I'm so glad this version is on Spotify. It's rare that a live version is better than a recorded version.

@noahagri78

2 ай бұрын

agreed, very few songs better live, this and money for nothing are the only two that are much better live

@GrafindeKlevemark

2 ай бұрын

I never bother to listen to recorded versions - only live versions are worth it to realise what the artists are really able to do.

@fo11773

2 ай бұрын

All live here.

@SawyerC7

Ай бұрын

but without Duane the song feels empty

@esa6321

Ай бұрын

Almost all dire straits songs are so much better live

After a million concerts I thought I'd got bored of Layla. It seems I haven't! This is Epic Clapton.

@elainemeyer5062

Жыл бұрын

I agree with your last point - this IS definitely Eric Clapton WHEN he WANTS to play! (According to a statement that HE once made in an interview, he said he can play well WHEN he wants to - he shows us he really does in this performance for sure!) 👍👏 Plus, Layla and Cocaine are his ‘classics’ from years ago - both of which are my all time favorites of his - then and now (I’m almost 70)!

@kvfrank

Жыл бұрын

Especially when you know the whole story behind the song and the relationship between the 3 until George died.

@ns2110theonly

Жыл бұрын

This will be in THEATERS in May!

@netoribeiro7178

Жыл бұрын

I just can't get enough!

@ns2110theonly

Жыл бұрын

@@netoribeiro7178 +1!

Eric was on FIRE!! His vocal is INCREDIBLE, and then he rips the solos!!!

@phenixreturns

Жыл бұрын

🎸*A lot of covers of this great live version on my channel : check it out and subscribe !🎸*

@coinraker6497

Жыл бұрын

I've always thought Clapton's vocals were underrated. I love his voice.

@tdc_2021

11 ай бұрын

@@coinraker6497I think his vocals are pretty well regarded to be fair. He struggled live in the 70s but really started to improve in the 80s and 90s

@eduardosci1909

11 ай бұрын

Yeah!

@djjazzyjeff1232

11 ай бұрын

This version is auto-tuned to the max.

Of the most dramatic versions I've heard of Layla, the band is impressive. Gracias Eric.

@dsfddsgh

11 ай бұрын

Only thing that could have made it better was if Duane was still alive and playing with Eric at this concert.

@alexbetts452

3 ай бұрын

Sharp as a pin! My favorite cadence is this version. They were in the zone no doubt.

MVP to the tambourine player he’s playing it, like his life depends on it

@marysmith7765

4 ай бұрын

😂 he was killing it!!

@jdenino6022

2 ай бұрын

is that Ray Cooper...at 1:33. Looks like him and it most likely is Ray Cooper from google results: Who plays Eric Clapton percussion? Ray Cooper (born 19 August 1942) is an English musician. He is a session and road-tour percussionist, and occasional actor, who has worked with Pink Floyd, Sting, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, and Elton John. Plus I've seen him on some of Elton's concert footage. Ray is very talented.

@Emet.V

2 ай бұрын

@@marysmith7765indeed

@Tom-iw3zh

2 ай бұрын

IT DID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@del7i540

2 ай бұрын

Ray Cooper on tambourine, legendary performer from the original Elton John Band.

So awesome how the Dude spanks that tambourine like there’s no tomorrow.

@thefonzkiss

Ай бұрын

Ray Cooper.

@SteveninTune

7 күн бұрын

​​@@thefonzkissya baby !!! ❤❤ what ever your part put your heart into it ❤

@cicerobezerra7090

Күн бұрын

❤❤❤MARAVILHA ❤❤

@jred201

Күн бұрын

He's like the honey badger. Just doesn't give a shit.

This is Peak Clapton, wow. What an incredible orchestral arrangement on the outro.. show this to anyone who derides rock music.

@janpierzchala2004

4 ай бұрын

Eric got free of alcoholism around 1989 and his playing 1990/91 is radiant indeed

@janpierzchala2004

4 ай бұрын

joy of freedom!

@jakobpedersen1904

3 ай бұрын

This concert was about 2-3 weeks before Conor's accident - a sad story, however.

@jdenino6022

2 ай бұрын

@@jakobpedersen1904 he then wrote Tears In Heaven for his lost little boy. 😔

90's was a great time for music. 60's/70's artists still played great concerts and young 90's artists were in their prime.

@readymade376

3 ай бұрын

absolutely!

@dogtaxi812

3 ай бұрын

So very true

@notgadot

2 ай бұрын

Cheers

Probably my most favourite guitar riff of all time. Unlike me it never grows old.

@kravmaga1632

8 ай бұрын

Just an FYI in case you don't already know. Michael mcDonald of the Doobie Brothers wrote that riff way back when for Derick and the dominoes as I understand it's history. I listen to Layla on a near daily basis just to confirm I am still alive at 66years old. God Bless Ya

@J.C...

8 ай бұрын

​​​​​@@kravmaga1632WRONG. Duane Allman wrote that riff and he got it from a song Albert King covers. It's very well known that Duane wrote that riff and is written everywhere; in interviews from Clapton. From Duane. In autobiographies. Etc... Thr riff is from "As the Years Go Passing By", originally by Eric Burdon and The Animals. It's the vocal melody sped up. Duane Allman talks about it in an interview he did right after that album was recorded. Gregg Allman talked about it quite often, too. It's quite a well-known fact. Though the first time I read it, someone wrongly attributed the riff to Hank Williams' "So Lonesome I Could Cry". I actually figured out what song it was taken from on my own. Duane was extremely open about where he got the riff and would tell anybody that he got it from the Eric Burdon/Albert King song. If you Google doobie Brothers Layla there's literally nothing anywhere a out that guy being involved with the song. You know what there is plenty of? Documentation of Duane Allman playing on it and being the one who came up with the riff. Google wouldn't even finish the phrase "doobie Brothers lay-". It recommended nothing. Type in "Duane Allman lay-" and it will suggest Layla. That guy didn't write the riff. Not a chance. He was playing with some unknown band called Blue at the time that happened. He hadn't even been discovered yet. Not sure where you got that nonsense but please don't ever repeat it again. It's pure foolishness. Nonsense. He wasn't even a known musician when Layla was recorded.

@yp8152

7 ай бұрын

Same for Beat It, Black or white, sweet child O mine and smells like teen spirit

@adriduw4434

6 ай бұрын

Like the kids in my basement, they never get old

@swp9

6 ай бұрын

Fenton Robinson first recored it in 1959. Eric Burdon's version came after Albert King. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gJeW1c-gnbK7iMo.htmlsi=e6zn4LeDSAsXrYRt@@J.C...

I’m almost 70 yrs old now and have arthritis and poor circulation, plus had recent foot surgeries, BUT when I hear Clapton perform THIS 👍 first 3 1/2 minute 🎸 solo performance, it doesn’t keep me from dancing around my house (and suffering the consequences later -lol)! !

@spotsthecat7913

Жыл бұрын

I get it, Clapton is awesome tbh, take care of yourself btw, Madam. It's good that you find enjoyment in listening to this masterpiece, but please be safe

@elainemeyer5062

Жыл бұрын

@@spotsthecat7913 🙏 Thanks, appreciate your comment and advice - take care too!

@spotsthecat7913

Жыл бұрын

@@elainemeyer5062 no problem, ma'am. Have a pleasant day

@pathat3027

8 ай бұрын

Simplicity

@lucianogasparini1696

7 ай бұрын

Siempre valdrá la pena bailar y disfrutar de la música como de la vida toda.

This has to be one of the best pieces of music ever recorded surely

This is by far and away the best version of this song. Also one of the best live performances I have ever heard!

@Nilsator333

4 ай бұрын

Personally I also really like the Live Aid version

@guitaristgary

3 ай бұрын

This, live aid and birmingham '86. 3 perfect but very different Laylas 😊

@universpro7741

3 ай бұрын

I almost fell asleep with this one

Omg what a sick version!!!! Send shivers down my spine

@paulaepstein9051

Жыл бұрын

Love watching his fingers...

@dustin2423

11 ай бұрын

Body’s aching all the time

@Friskee62

6 ай бұрын

Goose Bumps for me...that was awesome.

He is the inspiration of millions of guitarists, singers, songwriters...so passionately soulful, genuine, accurate. A humble legend for mankind.

@Ben-zd1vl

11 ай бұрын

hohoho

You'll never be clapton's cigarette held by a string level of cool

@a.w.0.lc0ns0le8

Ай бұрын

EVH would like to differ

This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen and the guy at 1:47 knows it.

Clapton really was at his best in the later 80s to early 90s IMHO

@kentbeery4941

Жыл бұрын

At his Best ? He's at his Best today and tomorrow he will be even better...... That's Legend

@prathameshbhambure

Жыл бұрын

​@@kentbeery4941 How beautiful is that! Thanks for saying that, Kent. Eric forever ❤

@carlosconesa

Жыл бұрын

He was on fire for most of the 90's I would say

@elainemeyer5062

Жыл бұрын

I beg to differ - to an extent, but respect your (and others) opinions! IMO Clapton’s had ‘on’ and ‘off’ periods during the same years he’s been playing. Having watched videos of him playing in the SAME year, I noticed that he doesn’t always play as well in some vs others. THIS one is a prime example of how he’s on fire 🔥 with his ‘solo’ part in the beginning. Once the orchestra gets heated up later on, he appears to be a little ‘lost’ in the sense that he’s not quite sure how to ‘fit’ in with them, and not be in the background. I’m not saying he doesn’t play well during the entire performance, only that I felt he was better, and really let loose, when he played the solo at the start of it and really did his ‘thing’ - wonderfully so!

@mushfiquefahim141

Жыл бұрын

Cream

The piano coda is by far one of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard. In my opinion this is one of the greatest songs ever composed.

Eric Clapton gives a whole new meaning to the word ‘original’!

Seems like this was just yesterday, hard to believe it's done been 32 years ago! Still awesome as ever!👍

@paulaepstein9051

Жыл бұрын

First saw him with Cream at Fillmore East in 1967 and that feels like yesterday lol!

@aliakseikhadzinski5719

Жыл бұрын

Oh... You have just reminded me about my age🥲🥲🥲. 32 years ago were not really 32 year ago, this was yesterday!

@stefangonzalevski9532

Жыл бұрын

No need to remind me my age... I still have the double album I bought at the time !

@phenixreturns

Жыл бұрын

🎸*A lot of covers of this great live version on my channel : check it out and subscribe !🎸*

@kravmaga1632

8 ай бұрын

More like fifty plus years ago Eric did Layla with cream and then Derrick and the dominoes, right?

Backing singers are INCREDIBLE!

Clapton's vocals are awesome here. Killing it.

Mind-blowing performance, Eric. Your hair was shoulder-length here, and this just made me sigh since I cut my long hair last Sunday. I wouldn't have cut it if this was uploaded 3 days ago, haha! *Thank you for this, my hero. Thank you for everything!*

It's amazing how passionate I am about Eric Clapton and his songs, and how they give me goosebumps and completely brighten my day, I practically cried with emotion with this incredible version of this spectacular song. Thank you so much Eric Clapton for sharing your masterpieces with us, you are amazing!❤️🙏🏻

@maxinedobson6561

11 ай бұрын

Totally agree with your comments just wish l had this sort of talent❤

@prathameshbhambure

11 ай бұрын

​@@maxinedobson6561 It's not talent but a truckload of hard work. He'd played guitar for 32 years already. Wasn't an impressive vocalist but worked at it and became one of the greatest singers. You see, when you say that it's talent, you're nullifying the most important factor that took him to these heights: hours & hours of practice.

@olly8

9 ай бұрын

@@prathameshbhambure it is BOTH!! Many people have practiced for YEARS, but aren't able to achieve this type of status. Both hard work along with talent create artists such as ERIC CLAPTON!! He had talent enough to become famous. His hard work elevated his talents.

@alphabeta86

5 ай бұрын

Not every one plays the guitar becomes Eric Clapton.

32 years ago… Wow! This is Prime Eric here pouring out his soul on a fretboard. 24 Nights forever changed my guitar playing. I’ll never meet Eric but, musically, he has blessed me tremendously.

I'm in college right now and I love Eric Clapton. The greats will never be forgotten

This is the best version of Layla I think he ever recorded. Absolutely epic.

Through a cloud of tears, I’ve watched this twice. Not sure if I can bear a third time. I don’t think my heart can take it. In 1991, Clapton was still God.

The amount of money I would give to see Eric Clapton live in his prime is out of this world but thankfully I was able to see him live a few years ago when I was 21 and hands down best live concert I ever went to

@garff7557

Ай бұрын

Is he still actually worth going to see, he’s playing at royal albert hall and idk if I should pay 300+ to go see him now

@user-vj5xg8yc5f

Ай бұрын

21 too, going to see him next month and i cant wait

@carolynwilson2206

7 күн бұрын

Don's assume he's not as good just because of age. That's your old thinking. Get with it.

5:53 the overall accumulation of guitar solo and the orchestra playing in Harmony sounded godlike to my ears.

Most beautiful, emotional versions I've ever heard.

Nobody has ever been as cool as Clapton in this performance

Name one other guitarist with a damn cigarette hanging from the head of a guitar while casually playing Layla in front of thousands of people. Bloody Legend!

@erikarabie

9 ай бұрын

Jimmy Page, Slash

@choiseulyeon5166

8 ай бұрын

Did he forget to remove the cigarette 😂

@mikescarlett4704

8 ай бұрын

Eddie Van Halen also rest in peace 🕊️

Childhood memories!!! It's euphoric and sad at the same time!! Best version yet!!!

@rogewatersspot

11 ай бұрын

Smiles, absolutely great cheres,feels really good listening,how are you doing?❤

The reverb from The Albert Hall on that final hit is incredible! ❤

@NickHallGuitarist

10 ай бұрын

@@CP-tb4fl haha no I have not played there yet. But I know people who have! Maybe one day my time will come and fingers crossed it's with @ericclapton !

@olly8

9 ай бұрын

It is my understanding that Eric Clapton has played at the Royal Albert Hall more times than ANYONE. The gentleman representing RAH said "Eric doesn't just play here, he IS THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL"

@trevorclark7985

8 ай бұрын

i agree, i always loved that snare hit

Absolutely sublime! Eric Clapton just reaffirming that he is one of the greatest guitar players of all time! Fantastic performance! This definitely makes you proud to be British! 🇬🇧

I don't care what you or anybody else thinks.God and I know Eric Clapton is the best...

@danheino7006

2 ай бұрын

God blessed us with Eric Clapton.@@SophieBelleClapton

@danheino7006

2 ай бұрын

@@SophieBelleClapton when I was 12 I had a paper route,my own money and bought my first stereo and records.At the time he was with CREAM....

These set of concerts and the Blues tour 4 years later. I think are the best shows Eric has done.

@raymondcarver476

Жыл бұрын

I agree!! Some ignore everything he's done since the early 70s, but I think he was on top again in the late 80s & early 90s. I certainly think his live performance in the 90s are his best!! Even that tour in 2006-07 with Derek Trucks was great as well!!

@Bryan8329

Жыл бұрын

When he guested with The Allman Brothers Band in their final years as a band is up there too

@raymondcarver476

Жыл бұрын

@@Bryan8329 Yes indeed!!

i think his is coolest look/phase, it’s definitely my favorite. ‘24 Nights’ is absolutely incredible.

HOLY MOTHER OF GOD! I JUST DISCOVERED IT! AMAZING PERFORMANCE!!!

@eastaeg

3 ай бұрын

same!

Personally the most marvelous version ever heard so far.

Could this be the best version of this song ever!? Just great!!

@imaledzepfan

8 ай бұрын

I have been checking out other versions and I think so ..

@dustin2423

5 ай бұрын

Album version will always be the best one for me; they can’t do the perfect transition from vocals to piano when they play live

@imaledzepfan

5 ай бұрын

@@dustin2423 I understand completely.. been hearing it since it came out, I'm 62. However, check out everything , everything is just great.. give it a closer watch and listen.. to as much as to the musicians as possible, orchestra, guitar player in the background, observe everything closely .. as well as the audience as they have a great time.. take note.. the whole concept, all musicians, the backup singers are fine ,the one to the right is svelte.. yes , beautiful , they both are , anyways, Eric and his lead solo, ( it looks like he wants to laugh at one point, because he knows he is getting down) on the guitar.... the notes he plays and hits at the slow part, he plays ( sustained) notes with feeling .. scales of blues, the whole band and orchestra are all on point! Great version! Love It!!!

Clapton is so badass, his cigarette still smoking while playing is actually crazy

PHENOMENAL and COMPLETELY UNPARALLELED!!! With Greg Phillinganes (and Nathan East on bass!) on keyboards and back up vocals!!!!

The righteous amount of feel and aggression of this live is just out of this world !!

Power....Passion.....Clapton.

Eric is on fire on this version

Just a wonderful, beautiful version of Layla...an iconic song to begin with, but the added depth with the symphony accompaniment is superb! Clapton at his very best, and then some! I am addicted!

I've actually thought long and hard about what to comment but I'm lost for words this is just perfection

The arrangement with the orchestra is beautiful…gives the song a passionate feeling like none of the other versions and Eric’s strong tone then…his fluid lead lines…great compression on the signature strat..🤙🏻🎸🎸

currently going throught a layla scenario irl. not cool.

@lcuas47

Ай бұрын

I feel this

@alexandernicholastorres5853

Ай бұрын

Same lmao

@DevonBennett-di6ud

29 күн бұрын

Y’all hold heads crazy bruh

@lebethonii6683

25 күн бұрын

I hear you..

@gurrenmed5319

22 күн бұрын

Happens

I was lucky enough to see multiple shows at the RAH in 1990/1991. So this brings back a lot of wonderful memories. Already preordered the CD box set 🙂

This is absolutely incredible

A 50 years ol ssong, we need more musicians like Clapton, Layla is a Clasic,, a gem

24 Nights is a masterpiece

the mf guitar is smoking

@DioDenyss

Ай бұрын

yes- too remarkable for words

No one talks about the guy going ham on the drum-thingy in the background. That guy is a legend.

@juleshervy3921

Жыл бұрын

Steve Ferrone

@tommatalkbiggerlongerandun434

12 күн бұрын

Pretty sure that was Ray cooper on percussion. Steve was on drums

I agree with many others that EC was at the top of his concert performance game in the late 80’s and early 90’s. Sadly, I believe this was recorded just a few weeks before his son tragically died. He proved his greatness again by reinventing himself after that horrible time.

I can't stop watching and listening to this. The finish is truly epic.❤

He was so beautiful and I’ve always loved his voice ❤❤

🎸🎶❤️‍🔥This version was really awesome….❣️❤️‍🔥💘

@rogewatersspot

11 ай бұрын

Smiles, absolutely great cheres,feels really good listening,how are you doing?❤

He’s so unbelievable. Love the orchestra incorporated. His music still gives me chills. I love classical music besides rock and it’s a really nice mix with one of my all time favorite songs ever by my favorite man! Yes Mr Clapton, you are a legend. Never be another little you. 👍🏼

WOW 👏 ❗️That first 3 1/2 +/- minute opening 🎸🎤 solo was absolutely AMAZING! Clapton is on 🔥, and this version of Layla is just about his all time best imo!

Eric is magic!!! ❤

2:58 the violinist on the left, that brief second is gold. Hes absolutely loving it and dying to move his head to the music, witnessing a master a few feet away from him

OMG, I was named after this song and wow I absolutely love this live performance of it! Thank you for sharing such a great gem from the past!

Brilliant ❤

I was fortunate to be attending one of these shows, can't believe I'm this old!!

This is magic

Really love this version of my all time Eric Clapton song.😊

What a Wonderfull perfomance He Gave here? "Layla" has never sounded so Great as it did tonight!

@rogewatersspot

11 ай бұрын

Smiles, absolutely great cheres,feels really good listening,how are you doing?❤

OH BUDDY BOY... YOU HAVE TO SEE CLAPTON WHEN HE STILL SMOKED... FABULOUS EXAMPLE OF WHAT I REMEMBERED FROM MY CHILDHOOD!!! LOVE YOU AND HOPE YOUR DAY DOESN'T SUCK!

Just phenomenal! Thank you Eric Clapton..🎼❤️

Album live monumentale di un Artista immenso ed ineguagliabile. Eric Clapton is God.

@paulaepstein9051

Жыл бұрын

Yup always has been!

The song of all songs. This one never gets old. Just keep commin back for more. "Got me on my knees." Wow!

legendary guitarist, absolutely amazing ERIC CLAPTON and BAND

Eric amazes again and again....he is the soulfullst guitarist of our time

One of the best songs ever! Phenomenal performance ❤❤❤❤❤

He has so great ear when it comes to melody, even though it's basic pentatonic it always feels on the pocket.

One of the greatest song on earth, and one of the best perfomances

Magical Eric, can't imagine how this sounded in this theater!

AMAZING! Eric Clapton is the reason I play guitar 🎸! And 24 Nights was so important to me.

Insane interpretation. And the fact that he just shreds with the cigarette smoking on the neck of his guitar makes it even more fire, pun intended 🔥

Historic song. Eric Clapton is a living legend.

Back in the days when EC played the full opening riff with a ciggy burning away. Magnificent!!

@stefangonzalevski9532

Жыл бұрын

Indeed. You can see the trace of the burn on this same Blackie he's playing here.

@elainemeyer5062

Жыл бұрын

LOL 😂! Reminds me of the video where SRV is actually smoking a cigarette 🚬 while playing an instrumental guitar 🎸 song!

@MrChopsticktech

Жыл бұрын

Looks out of place at the Royal Albert Hall though.

@elainemeyer5062

Жыл бұрын

@@MrChopsticktech Whatever gets you through the night is my own opinion! In this case it was Eric!! 👍 I’m not one to judge someone’s preference - ever! It’s the quality of the performance imo that makes a difference - good or not!

@stefangonzalevski9532

Жыл бұрын

@@MrChopsticktech Weel, it was in the 80s. Different times. It was even allowed to smoke in the train back then.

Best song ever

👍 Ray Cooper on 🥁 drums still has just as much ENERGY today as he did when this was done in 1991! I saw him play in Elton John’s ‘Farewell’ concert tour in ‘22 and he was on fire 🔥 there too despite his age❗️(He’s also very talented and ANY performer would/should be proud to have him play with them imo!)

@rogewatersspot

11 ай бұрын

Smiles, absolutely great cheres,feels really good listening,how are you doing?❤

Still, I never saw Jimmy so happy. He was like a kid.

@rameshhansaravendra

Ай бұрын

Who is Jimmy

@sergethomassian8119

Ай бұрын

​@@rameshhansaravendra Watch Goodfellas (1990), you'll see

@Ghostkilla918

Ай бұрын

@@rameshhansaravendra Goodfellas movie reference

What a wonderful version 💙

The guy with the violin at 0:04 just can't believe what he's seeing and listening.

@prathameshbhambure

7 ай бұрын

I watch this video at least once a day and struggle to believe that this happened for real.

The acoustics of Royal Albert Hall complement his sound so well as it did before.

One of the greatest outros of all time. Chills!

He grew his voice/vocals into his guitar, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Jimmy Hendrix likewise, 3 of the greatest 🎸 all Strat men 👌 ✌️

@handel1111

Ай бұрын

SRV is not that great, he's overrated, would rather put Eric Johnson in there

Thank you for releasing this! Will always be the number one most heart-wrenching song I know, no matter the decade.

"Gramps" lights it up! Where has he gone? He's the magic percussionist!

... Layla, sempre será a minha música preferida!! Amo todas as versões!! Forte Abraço

Stunning performance!!! Mr. Clapton you are a God! Thank you for sharing this!

Stating the obvious here but this is the #1 version of the #1 song of all time. The orchestra and Slowhand's solo riff in the coda are nothing short of magisterial. An incomparable doyen at the apex of his supreme God-given talent. Wow.

@sirthomascrown

2 ай бұрын

@@SophieBelleClapton On the contrary, Miss. We are eternally beholden to the priceless gift your father's generational prowess has meant to the world and how it has positively impacted and enriched countless lives. Thank you for your kind message and God bless your beautiful family.

I just can't get enough of the drum break at 6:56

There is something magical when Eric plays in the key of D. Aside from this, White Room with the 4 piece band is one of his best solos..His singing is also underrated..