Eric Clapton - Layla (Live at Royal Albert Hall, 1991) (Orchestral Version)
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- Official Video for "Layla (Live at Royal Albert Hall, 1991) (Orchestral Version)" from The Definitive 24 Nights
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"The Royal Albert Hall is Eric Clapton’s home away from home in London. Since his debut at the historic venue with the Yardbirds in 1964, Clapton has performed there over 200 times. Eric also holds the record for the longest run of concerts at the venue. He set it in 1990 with 18 shows, then broke it the following year with 24 concerts. They were some of the most ambitious shows of Clapton’s career. Each night featured him performing a career-spanning set with one of three lineups - a rock band, a blues band, or an orchestra conducted by Michael Kamen.
To commemorate that record-setting run, Clapton released 24 NIGHTS in October 1991. The double live album and home video delivered great performances but only covered a fraction of what was filmed and recorded.
All the audio and video from 24 NIGHTS was painstakingly restored and upgraded by Clapton for THE DEFINITIVE 24 NIGHTS, which will be available on limited edition boxed sets as either 6-CDs or 8-LPs on June 23. Both versions come with three Blu-ray discs for the video content, a hardbound book, and an individually numbered lithograph featuring a photograph of Clapton by Carl Studna.
Standalone versions of the individual concerts - 24 NIGHTS: ROCK, 24 NIGHTS: BLUES, and 24 Nights: ORCHESTRAL - will be released the same day in 2-CD/DVD and 3-LP (Rock and Orchestral) and 2-LP (Blues) configurations.
Each are limited edition versions and available now to order - Hudba
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I'm so glad this version is on Spotify. It's rare that a live version is better than a recorded version.
agreed, very few songs better live, this and money for nothing are the only two that are much better live
I never bother to listen to recorded versions - only live versions are worth it to realise what the artists are really able to do.
All live here.
but without Duane the song feels empty
Almost all dire straits songs are so much better live
So awesome how the Dude spanks that tambourine like there’s no tomorrow.
Ray Cooper.
@@thefonzkissya baby !!! ❤❤ what ever your part put your heart into it ❤
❤❤❤MARAVILHA ❤❤
He's like the honey badger. Just doesn't give a shit.
After a million concerts I thought I'd got bored of Layla. It seems I haven't! This is Epic Clapton.
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)!
Especially when you know the whole story behind the song and the relationship between the 3 until George died.
This will be in THEATERS in May!
I just can't get enough!
@@netoribeiro7178 +1!
Of the most dramatic versions I've heard of Layla, the band is impressive. Gracias Eric.
Only thing that could have made it better was if Duane was still alive and playing with Eric at this concert.
Sharp as a pin! My favorite cadence is this version. They were in the zone no doubt.
Eric was on FIRE!! His vocal is INCREDIBLE, and then he rips the solos!!!
🎸*A lot of covers of this great live version on my channel : check it out and subscribe !🎸*
I've always thought Clapton's vocals were underrated. I love his voice.
@@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
Yeah!
This version is auto-tuned to the max.
MVP to the tambourine player he’s playing it, like his life depends on it
😂 he was killing it!!
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.
@@marysmith7765indeed
IT DID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ray Cooper on tambourine, legendary performer from the original Elton John Band.
This is the best version of Layla I think he ever recorded. Absolutely epic.
Probably my most favourite guitar riff of all time. Unlike me it never grows old.
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
@@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.
Same for Beat It, Black or white, sweet child O mine and smells like teen spirit
Like the kids in my basement, they never get old
Fenton Robinson first recored it in 1959. Eric Burdon's version came after Albert King. czcams.com/video/NcbsmgmOUXg/video.htmlsi=e6zn4LeDSAsXrYRt@@J.C...
This has to be one of the best pieces of music ever recorded surely
This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen and the guy at 1:47 knows it.
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.
absolutely!
So very true
Cheers
This is Peak Clapton, wow. What an incredible orchestral arrangement on the outro.. show this to anyone who derides rock music.
Eric got free of alcoholism around 1989 and his playing 1990/91 is radiant indeed
joy of freedom!
This concert was about 2-3 weeks before Conor's accident - a sad story, however.
@@jakobpedersen1904 he then wrote Tears In Heaven for his lost little boy. 😔
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)! !
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
@@spotsthecat7913 🙏 Thanks, appreciate your comment and advice - take care too!
@@elainemeyer5062 no problem, ma'am. Have a pleasant day
Simplicity
Siempre valdrá la pena bailar y disfrutar de la música como de la vida toda.
This is by far and away the best version of this song. Also one of the best live performances I have ever heard!
Personally I also really like the Live Aid version
This, live aid and birmingham '86. 3 perfect but very different Laylas 😊
I almost fell asleep with this one
this is the most majestic solo i have ever heard
Nobody has ever been as cool as Clapton in this performance
Eric Clapton gives a whole new meaning to the word ‘original’!
Clapton really was at his best in the later 80s to early 90s IMHO
At his Best ? He's at his Best today and tomorrow he will be even better...... That's Legend
@@kentbeery4941 How beautiful is that! Thanks for saying that, Kent. Eric forever ❤
He was on fire for most of the 90's I would say
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!
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.
Seems like this was just yesterday, hard to believe it's done been 32 years ago! Still awesome as ever!👍
First saw him with Cream at Fillmore East in 1967 and that feels like yesterday lol!
Oh... You have just reminded me about my age🥲🥲🥲. 32 years ago were not really 32 year ago, this was yesterday!
No need to remind me my age... I still have the double album I bought at the time !
🎸*A lot of covers of this great live version on my channel : check it out and subscribe !🎸*
More like fifty plus years ago Eric did Layla with cream and then Derrick and the dominoes, right?
He is the inspiration of millions of guitarists, singers, songwriters...so passionately soulful, genuine, accurate.
A humble legend for mankind.
hohoho
Omg what a sick version!!!! Send shivers down my spine
Love watching his fingers...
Body’s aching all the time
Goose Bumps for me...that was awesome.
the mf guitar is smoking
yes-
too remarkable for words
I’m glad they didn’t CGI out the cigarette!
Why, they usually do this?
Why, they usually do this?
@@ignacykrzywicki3887 Its becoming more snd more common in this world ruled by snowflakes
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Why would they cgi a cigarette? What are you talking about?
Backing singers are INCREDIBLE!
5:53 the overall accumulation of guitar solo and the orchestra playing in Harmony sounded godlike to my ears.
SEM dúvida ERIC CLEPTON é um dos MAIORES GUITARRISTA !!!❤
Although I'm probably not the first to notice it, I love that cigarette sticking out from under the strings at the headstock.
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
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
21 too, going to see him next month and i cant wait
Don's assume he's not as good just because of age. That's your old thinking. Get with it.
These set of concerts and the Blues tour 4 years later. I think are the best shows Eric has done.
When he guested with The Allman Brothers Band in their final years as a band is up there too
I'm in college right now and I love Eric Clapton. The greats will never be forgotten
Personally the most marvelous version ever heard so far.
Most beautiful, emotional versions I've ever heard.
youtube is the best for blast to the past cultural moments in legendary live performances like this.
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!
Jimmy Page, Slash
Did he forget to remove the cigarette 😂
Eddie Van Halen also rest in peace 🕊️
Lots of dead guys did that shit.
Clapton's vocals are awesome here. Killing it.
I've actually thought long and hard about what to comment but I'm lost for words this is just perfection
Eric is on fire on this version
I just can't get enough of the drum break at 6:56
i think his is coolest look/phase, it’s definitely my favorite. ‘24 Nights’ is absolutely incredible.
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.
Power....Passion.....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.
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 🔥
HOLY MOTHER OF GOD! I JUST DISCOVERED IT! AMAZING PERFORMANCE!!!
same!
The intro of a lifetime ♥️
5:54 onwards sounds godlike and i think that was the final form of that coda section.
He was so beautiful and I’ve always loved his voice ❤❤
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.
A 50 years ol ssong, we need more musicians like Clapton, Layla is a Clasic,, a gem
The guy with the violin at 0:04 just can't believe what he's seeing and listening.
I watch this video at least once a day and struggle to believe that this happened for real.
No one talks about the guy going ham on the drum-thingy in the background. That guy is a legend.
Steve Ferrone
Pretty sure that was Ray cooper on percussion. Steve was on drums
PHENOMENAL and COMPLETELY UNPARALLELED!!! With Greg Phillinganes (and Nathan East on bass!) on keyboards and back up vocals!!!!
I was fortunate to be attending one of these shows, can't believe I'm this old!!
He has so great ear when it comes to melody, even though it's basic pentatonic it always feels on the pocket.
Eric amazes again and again....he is the soulfullst guitarist of our time
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
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! 🇬🇧
The reverb from The Albert Hall on that final hit is incredible! ❤
@@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 !
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"
i agree, i always loved that snare hit
Album live monumentale di un Artista immenso ed ineguagliabile. Eric Clapton is God.
Yup always has been!
24 Nights is a masterpiece
"Gramps" lights it up! Where has he gone? He's the magic percussionist!
Definitely in the top 5 of best guitar players of all time.
🎸🎶❤️🔥This version was really awesome….❣️❤️🔥💘
Smiles, absolutely great cheres,feels really good listening,how are you doing?❤
The righteous amount of feel and aggression of this live is just out of this world !!
I don't care what you or anybody else thinks.God and I know Eric Clapton is the best...
God blessed us with Eric Clapton.@@SophieBelleClapton
@@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....
Magical Eric, can't imagine how this sounded in this theater!
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!*
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!
Ok, I have watched this video countless times and I only just noticed the lit cigarette that EC nonchalantly placed at the headstock of his Fender. Haha, amazing! That is chutzpah at its finest and no one else could pull that off live.
currently going throught a layla scenario irl. not cool.
I feel this
Same lmao
Y’all hold heads crazy bruh
I hear you..
Happens
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!❤️🙏🏻
Totally agree with your comments just wish l had this sort of talent❤
@@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.
@@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.
Not every one plays the guitar becomes Eric Clapton.
Historic song.
Eric Clapton is a living legend.
saw him at Shoreline in Mtn View CA back in the 80's FREAKIN GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The acoustics of Royal Albert Hall complement his sound so well as it did before.
👍 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!)
Smiles, absolutely great cheres,feels really good listening,how are you doing?❤
He grew his voice/vocals into his guitar, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Jimmy Hendrix likewise, 3 of the greatest 🎸 all Strat men 👌 ✌️
SRV is not that great, he's overrated, would rather put Eric Johnson in there
The song of all songs. This one never gets old. Just keep commin back for more. "Got me on my knees." Wow!
Childhood memories!!! It's euphoric and sad at the same time!! Best version yet!!!
Smiles, absolutely great cheres,feels really good listening,how are you doing?❤
This is magic
Could this be the best version of this song ever!? Just great!!
I have been checking out other versions and I think so ..
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
@@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!!!
Greatest guitar player of all time and top 10 best songs of all time
One of the greatest outros of all time. Chills!
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.
@@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.
That's music. Good old England. And Eric! BEST JOB IN THE WORLD.
Pra mim, a melhor versão de Layla com esse arranjo de piano. Chego a sonhar acordada....
legendary guitarist, absolutely amazing ERIC CLAPTON and BAND
What a Wonderfull perfomance He Gave here? "Layla" has never sounded so Great as it did tonight!
Smiles, absolutely great cheres,feels really good listening,how are you doing?❤
One of the greatest song on earth, and one of the best perfomances
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 🙂
Eric is magic!!! ❤
Still, I never saw Jimmy so happy. He was like a kid.
Who is Jimmy
@@rameshhansaravendra Watch Goodfellas (1990), you'll see
@@rameshhansaravendra Goodfellas movie reference
My favorite song. I didn't have idea of this version, I just heard it and I really love it. I cried 🥺🥹 Thank You Eric ❤
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..
It's crazy how everyone on that stage seems to be flying
His vocals are SCORCHING on this version.
This is absolutely incredible
He looks so cool shredding that solo. Love the hair.
I watched the movie "Across 24nights" with my mother.
I am not a music expert, but I was so impressed by the wonderful performance that I ended up watching it three times.
I really wanted to see it more at the movie theater. I was particularly struck by this orchestra version of "Layla".
The playing, the singing, everything is cool. The smoking guitar is great too.
I'm glad I found a video that will stay with me for the rest of my life!
I can't stop watching and listening to this. The finish is truly epic.❤