Rock-n-Roll Oldies: Derek and the Dominos - 1970

Reaganite Republican ^ | February 11, 2011 | Reaganite Republican

[Reaganite Republican]

Eric Clapton with Pattie Boyd

Derek and the Dominos were a blues-rock band formed in the spring of 1970 by guitarist and singer Eric Clapton along with keyboardist Bobby Whitlock, bassist Carl Radle and drummer Jim Gordon. The band released only one studio album Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, featuring major contributions from guitarist Duane Allman working with the band as a session musician.

The album went on to receive critical acclaim, but initially faltered in sales and in radio airplay. Although released in 1970 it was not until March 1972 that the album's single 'Layla' (a tale of then-unrequited love inspired by Clapton's relationship with his friend George Harrison's wife, Pattie Boyd Harrison) would make the top ten in both the US and the UK.

This sole album produced as Derek and the Dominos -hailed by critics and fans alike for songs such as 'Bell Bottom Blues', 'Layla', and 'Wonderful Tonight'- is widely considered to be the defining achievement of Clapton's career.

Assuming the fictional identity of "Derek" was simply something the ever-complex Clapton utilized in order to express himself: he later remarked that he had trouble facing the fact that he was trying to steal another man's wife, but needed an outlet for his feelings. fwiw, Eric Clapton in fact later married (1979) -and divorced (1989)- "Layla" aka English model and photographer Patty Boyd.

And the classic 'Bell Bottom Blues' was written to Pattie Boyd Harrison as well, as she had requested Clapton pick her up a pair on a tour of the States,  and the lyrics tell the tale...

Derek and the Dominos: Bell Bottom Blues - 1971
Plus a real gem, a live 1970 TV appearance on 

The Johnny Cash Show...
get a load of Clapton and Cash joined onstage by Carl Perkins

Both videos/more at Reaganite Republican

Wikipedia
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Additional background re. Eric Clapton with Cream -here-

Previous RR Rock n Roll Oldies features -here-

[Reaganite Republican]

That song was written by JJ Cale

[mad_as_he$$]

Even young people can get Clapton. My offspring enjoy his music. Try it.

[JoeProBono]

Layla - Derek and the Dominos

[abb]

Best Stones song ever!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Urzxg3IAWNE
The Rolling Stones - “Dandelion” (1967)

[mad_as_he$$]

To this day I think Clapton has an extra joint in his fingers.

[Earthdweller]

I’ll let my grandkids know..LOL.

[4yearlurker]

Uh..”Wonderful Tonight” is not on the Layla LP. “I Looked Away” is and is a great song!

[happygrl]

Terrific!

Thanks for the links.

[Reaganite Republican]

My pleasure, HG

[drjimmy]

This sole album produced as Derek and the Dominos -hailed by critics and fans alike for songs such as 'Bell Bottom Blues', 'Layla', and 'Wonderful Tonight'- is widely considered to be the defining achievement of Clapton's career.

"Wonderful Tonight" was neither a defining achievement of Clapton's career nor on this album. It came out seven years later on "Slowhand." Like the song "Layla," however, it was inspired by Patti Boyd. Also, I believe there are singles versions of "Layla" that came out much later that have "Wonderful Tonight" on the B side.

[mad_as_he$$]

Yup, tell them it's REAL music!!!

[JoeProBono]

Old people music bump.

LOL!

[Liberty Valance]

LOL - Ya never know - I plan on living right up until the time i die. ;o)

[cweese]

"Didn’t Clapton do a stupid song that was an ode to cocaine?"

He bought that song, along with many others, from JJ Cale.

[Beowulf9]

http://www.crawdaddy.com/index.php/2011/02/02/laylas-got-you-on-your-knees-again/

[Earthdweller]

Thanks..just so so sweet to mark the day.

On that high note, I'm off here for a few hours to rest....revolutions are so energy consuming for us young folks.

[abb]

My favorite.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0XQwazkx10&feature=related
Eric Clapton - It’s In The Way That You Use It

[kickonly88]

Now, now, the Mick Taylor days were pretty good, too!

[deadrock]

My only complaint of Layla(and Hey Jude for that matter), is it goes on. Repeating the same 4 bars over and over for the last 5(seems like) mins is tedious.

[kickonly88]

“Well, the Devil has all the best tunes....”

Not true;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42Vr9v4aG70&feature=related