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Rock-n-Roll Oldies: Derek and the Dominos - 1970
Reaganite Republican ^
| February 11, 2011
| Reaganite Republican
Posted on 02/11/2011 9:21:48 AM PST by Reaganite Republican
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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
TOPICS: Arts/Photography; History; Music/Entertainment
KEYWORDS: clapton; cream; oldies; rock
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To: andy58-in-nh
Agreed - although Hendrix's original is still pretty incredible. Absolutely; "Little Wing" is my favorite Hendrix song, and for that matter, Axis is my favorite Hendrix album. "Little Wing" is Jimi at his most concise, although that chord progression lends itself well to endless noodling. :)
To: ZirconEncrustedTweezers
The Stones went down hill when Mick Taylor left in 74. And for the people who dont know, 90% of ALL the Stones guiter riffs, including Satisfaction was done by Taylor.Richard just strummed along and probably had his guiter unplugged.
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02/11/2011 3:56:19 PM PST
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freedomtrail
(The Fourth Seal has been opened. Three more to go.)
To: Frantzie
On certain websites you can find a recording of the Stones in Hawaii circa 1966. It was their last show of their then American Tour. That was in July 66 I think. About the same time in Tokyo, the Beatles had their show at the Budokan. Put those shows together and one will know why the Stones were considered the greates Rock n Roll Band in the world. The sneering of “Satisfaction” when it was fresh is something to hear.
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02/12/2011 12:34:42 AM PST
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abigkahuna
(screw em all)
To: Gena Bukin
Sad but true... Kieth Richards proved it too, he cleaned up in 1979 when they released Some Girls
And they’ve sucked ever since lol
To: dmz
The Stones at their peak imho, 1969-1974... the Mick Taylor period is without equal
And fwiw, I’ve got a really cool bootleg version of Exile, all weird outtakes and such... I think it’s worth some serious money
To: freedomtrail
And for the people who dont know, 90% of ALL the Stones guiter riffs, including Satisfaction was done by Taylor.
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I’m surprised no one has called you out on this, because it is absurd on its face.
Satisfaction - released 1965
Mick Taylor’s tenure in the band - 1969 to 1974
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02/14/2011 8:25:12 AM PST
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dmz
To: Reaganite Republican
To: abigkahuna
“can you hear me knocking” has some amazing music in it..
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12/10/2011 5:19:41 AM PST
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Yaelle
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To: Reaganite Republican
Eric clapton’s autobiography is one of the best rock and roll ones ever. With a happy ending: he. Has put a lot of his time and money towards helping others kick substances.
“bell bottom blues” is the best, saddest break up song ever. Put away the guns, knives, and razor blades while you listen post break up.
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12/10/2011 5:22:40 AM PST
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Yaelle
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To: Yaelle
Eric claptons autobiography is one of the best rock and roll ones ever. With a happy ending: he. Has put a lot of his time and money towards helping others kick substances. bell bottom blues is the best, saddest break up song ever. Put away the guns, knives, and razor blades while you listen post break up.
In a business in which so many have screwed up their lives, Eric Clapton shines as a role model.
I had never heard "Bell Bottom Blues" until you brought it to my attention, and I'm glad you did, because it's a great tune. Nonetheless, for me, the greatest "break up" song of all time is Broken Hearted by Aileen Stanley.
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