Song of the Day: Layla, words and music by Eric Clapton and Jim Gordon, appears on the 1970 album, “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs,” the only album recorded under the name of the rock band Derek and the Dominos. The song was inspired by a love story from Persian literature. The original recording of this song hit #10 on the Billboard Hot 100. A 1992 acoustic “Unplugged” version rose to #12 on that chart. Today, Eric Clapton turns 81. Check out the original and acoustic renditions of this song [YouTube links].
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