Layla (MTV Unplugged) - Eric Clapton - By Jamie Harrison (Lesson in Description)

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  • čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
  • Lesson Now Available at bit.ly/35zcqea
    The lesson includes videos on how to play this song, understanding this style of guitar playing, chords, lyrics, note for note instruction, detailed info on my guitar and how to get the tone Clapton gets, my overall thoughts on tone, and tonnes more.
    My dad first played this song to me when I was a child and it has become one of my favorite acoustic guitar performances ever. Obviously, we all know the original song, as it's one of the most well-known guitar riffs/songs of all time without question, but this chilled out acoustic version from MTV Unplugged has it's own vibe and soul. There are some other, 'higher viewed' acoustic versions of the song, but in my opinion, they don't come close to this version, and this is Eric Clapton in his prime. Although it is the 'acoustic version' of the original song, it's a very different piece of music, which is what I adore about songwriting. You can represent a song in so many different ways, and if the foundation of song is good, the 'walls' that are built around it can be built up in so many different shapes and forms. This is a little more of a 'beginner' song than some of the others you're used to from me, but there's still a lot to be learned from it, and is a really fun tune to play. Hope you enjoy it :)

Komentáře • 735

  • @JamieHarrisonGuitar
    @JamieHarrisonGuitar  Před 2 lety +34

    Thanks so much for watching guys! Check out the lesson for this song here: bit.ly/3LEdeO3

    • @JohnSmith-pj4jv
      @JohnSmith-pj4jv Před rokem

      LOVE your performance of Gimme Shelter. I've listened to it dozens if times. Keep rocking, Jamie!

  • @atakanlale4864
    @atakanlale4864 Před 3 lety +4181

    “See if you can spot this one”

    • @user-qr2uq2zq4g
      @user-qr2uq2zq4g Před 3 lety +213

      "clap clap clap"
      "woo"
      "yeah"

    • @brandonf1482
      @brandonf1482 Před 3 lety +23

      I watched it twice. Couldn’t spot it 😒

    • @tedfloyd4203
      @tedfloyd4203 Před 3 lety +45

      @@brandonf1482 it's what Clapton says at the beginning of his version.

    • @nicolasrea2185
      @nicolasrea2185 Před 3 lety +41

      Best comment. Unplugged is one of my fav albums ever.

    • @Dr_JK
      @Dr_JK Před 3 lety +17

      OMG I haven't heard that version in absolutely years but knew exactly what you were referring too XD

  • @judahmcgalla8402
    @judahmcgalla8402 Před 3 lety +367

    He doesn’t upload much, but you know when he does, Jamie delivers the best of the best. I clicked so fast

    • @papamiro
      @papamiro Před 2 lety

      Eric guitar czcams.com/video/i25dD5s1spwe/video.htmlricguitarjkhbhvguyiojknbj

  • @heitornolla
    @heitornolla Před 3 lety +69

    Im a simple man, i see a new Jamie video, i watch it for five hours straight.

  • @martinraj3206
    @martinraj3206 Před 3 lety +23

    Jamie Harrison is not just synonymous with great music anymore, he has successfully established himself as a brand of visual and aural perfection! The vibe and the aura, he is able to propagate through his music/vidoes onto the listener is something really unique and special!!

  • @Spencer17979
    @Spencer17979 Před 3 lety +22

    This was spectacular. When I was about 14, I learned to play this version of the song for my mom as Clapton is one of her all time favorite musicians. I'm now 23 and as soon as I saw this, I sent it to her (like I've done with some of your other stuff) because I know she's gonna love it. You make it look so much smoother than I can do it even almost 10 years later 😂 awesome as always Jamie!

  • @Hrithik23
    @Hrithik23 Před 3 lety +493

    Not accurate. You didn't say, "See if you spot this one" at the start.

  • @franlapietra885
    @franlapietra885 Před 3 lety +135

    A lesson on "Old Love" by Clapton would be great, and I think it's a song that applies perfectly to your style. Cheers Jamie, great playing as always :)

  • @markabad2275
    @markabad2275 Před 3 lety +20

    This dude uploads once every few months and ALWAYS delivers it.

    • @papamiro
      @papamiro Před 2 lety

      Eric guitar czcams.com/video/i25dD5s1spwe/video.htmlricguitarnbhjnb

  • @bigshlong69able
    @bigshlong69able Před 3 lety +16

    This guitar has such a great sound

  • @blacklight4075
    @blacklight4075 Před 3 lety +5

    One of the first songs I learned back in 09 when i put down guitar hero and picked up a real one. Im on a personal protest now. Havent played for real in years. I stay in tune. But i wont get serious serious again until i get a les paul. Almost there. Pay off car, buy dream guitar. (2 payments left yall.) True story.

    • @pokerworld
      @pokerworld Před 3 lety +2

      Yup I never understood guitar hero. Why not play the real thing right

  • @IniDim
    @IniDim Před 3 lety +2

    These don’t come often, but when they do boy are they a pleasure to enjoy. Thanks, Jamie.

    • @papamiro
      @papamiro Před 2 lety

      Eric guitar czcams.com/video/i25dD5s1spwe/video.htmlricguitarkjhbvguyijk

  • @smu1129
    @smu1129 Před 3 lety +11

    I'm sure you've this a few times, but that is a rather unique way of playing double barreé chords.

  • @yaxization
    @yaxization Před 3 lety +198

    0:04 “WOOOO”
    Only for real fans of the live performance 😂

    • @cliffbooth35
      @cliffbooth35 Před 3 lety +6

      I can not not here that whoow 😂👌

    • @mrdfk9410
      @mrdfk9410 Před 3 lety +3

      So true, the rest caught on when the band joined in, too funny lol.

  • @stevenbrudzynski1911
    @stevenbrudzynski1911 Před 3 lety +18

    Trying to learn Layla is why I became a drummer

  • @PapaShongo25
    @PapaShongo25 Před 3 lety

    Got the last chance to see Clapton play this at MSG in 2018 and took my mom for her birthday. Great cover

  • @minorski44
    @minorski44 Před 3 lety

    I got my first acoustic guitar for Christmas in 1999. Last year I found tabs for Layla that I had printed out from that very day. This was the first song I tried to learn on guitar and 20 years later I have never figured out how to accurately play it. Thanks for this.

  • @agustinchaparro6602
    @agustinchaparro6602 Před 3 lety +1

    I cant figure what is better, that beautiful taylor guitar or the outstanding playing!!!

  • @yetokaswu7566
    @yetokaswu7566 Před 3 lety +23

    this dude wears the coolest jackets 😄

  • @scrotiemcboogerballs4967
    @scrotiemcboogerballs4967 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful playing. The great man would be proud.

  • @joechishti6978
    @joechishti6978 Před 3 lety +10

    Been waiting for one of these Jamie. Guess you could say i've SPENT SO LONG :)

  • @maradacash7532
    @maradacash7532 Před 3 lety

    Thanks a million for the post. I know this is not the lesson, but you have played it to so clean and with no ambiguity, an intermediate player can learn more from this post than from most "lessons".

  • @jack_p
    @jack_p Před 3 lety +5

    Get it Jamie! Beautiful, clean playing. Sweet guitar!

    • @papamiro
      @papamiro Před 2 lety

      Eric guitar czcams.com/video/i25dD5s1spwe/video.htmlricguitarnjkmnjbhgbvhjj

  • @comradeboutchnasty2142
    @comradeboutchnasty2142 Před 3 lety +23

    To everyone taking this lesson:
    If you have a strong pinky, hit the 3rd fret of the A on the Dm shape with your pinky whilst keeping the Dm shape with the rest of your hand
    I couldnt imagine doing it this way.. soooo much finger gibberish.. wicked playing all the same!!!!

    • @Xplisyt
      @Xplisyt Před 3 lety +5

      The easiest way out of this is to play Dm with the pinky on B string 3rd fret, then you have the ring finger free to hit the A string easily

    • @gabrielguerrero7296
      @gabrielguerrero7296 Před 3 lety

      @@Xplisyt that's what I do, and what I recommend everyone to do, however eric clapton plays that part with his middle finger

  • @sleepyywanderer
    @sleepyywanderer Před 3 lety +1

    We're in the presence of greatness.

  • @matejgrim
    @matejgrim Před 3 lety +3

    Gosh, the Taylor sounds amazing😍... Put it in experienced hands, and you'll get something like this.

  • @DylanFox
    @DylanFox Před 3 lety

    The best guitar lessons around! I have bought Gravity, Slow Dancing in a Burning Room & Little Wing and loved all 3!
    I don't know Jamie from a bar of soap but I can say if you are thinking of buying Jamie's lessons, you wont be disappointed.

  • @6StringStories
    @6StringStories Před 3 lety +1

    I'm a simple man: I see Jamie Harrison uploaded a video, I click it.

  • @SuperSuperdude88
    @SuperSuperdude88 Před 10 měsíci

    oh my god that guitar so so beautiful. taylor makes AMAZING guitars

  • @FUSCKEK
    @FUSCKEK Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent cover, one of the best songs and solo of the whole music world..

  • @FiftyQuest15
    @FiftyQuest15 Před 3 lety +1

    So Clean, So Beautiful

  • @abhinishsingh3603
    @abhinishsingh3603 Před 3 lety

    The way you bar that ring finger with that pinky at above ...my goodness 😮😮❤️

  • @HolyMuffinPriest
    @HolyMuffinPriest Před 3 lety +2

    Feckin nailed it man

  • @GraysonKade
    @GraysonKade Před 3 lety +9

    Sounded great man. The recording techniques you use on the acoustic are awesome it has such a thick sound with just the right amount of top end. Crystal clear. Playing was awesome my only complaint is I want longer solos! Haha. Great work!

  • @zollyclaman
    @zollyclaman Před 3 lety +1

    Always a good day when Jamie uploads.

  • @arkarh1114
    @arkarh1114 Před 9 měsíci

    Getting off Opiates and Benzo (tapering down)
    I've switched my drug obsession back to music since I bought a silversky with a great blues amp recently,
    perfect opportunity to go back on Jamie courses
    and it brought back the flame / my love for guitar / signing
    Finished learning Layla and SDBR in between Gravity and Belief to have something to sing over while I play with the RC 300 again
    it's a blast I'm so thankful for the hours of work you help me dive in Jamie !
    I was lacking a routine / structure and focusing my attention on high level guitar courses is helping me get natural highs along with meditation or exercises ...
    Soon to be fully sober let's goo !

  • @backstage4035
    @backstage4035 Před 3 lety +1

    That is one of the most beautiful guitars I have ever seen/heard

    • @kobemason1169
      @kobemason1169 Před 3 lety

      does anyone know what kind it is, i really like it

    • @caganduran1334
      @caganduran1334 Před 8 měsíci

      @@kobemason1169 it looks like taylor 814ce

  • @silvertoy_
    @silvertoy_ Před 3 lety +1

    Absolute automatic thumbs up. You have a play style I am truly envious of. Thank you.

  • @markthompsoncpa
    @markthompsoncpa Před 3 lety +1

    Ist class playing that beautiful looking & sounding Taylor

  • @Losing_CTRL
    @Losing_CTRL Před 3 lety +2

    This lesson was worth ever penny spent! Killer job man!

  • @Strenam
    @Strenam Před 3 lety +1

    Wonderfully played, but I can't keep my eyes off the wood used for the fretboard. One of the most beautiful fretboards I have ever seen!

  • @josephsantana3094
    @josephsantana3094 Před 3 lety +10

    Do more acoustic stuff like this please! This is great.

  • @rensblok121
    @rensblok121 Před 3 lety +7

    I would love to see "I don't trust myself"-Live in LA by John Mayer! Beautiful video btw!

  • @phildaigle8434
    @phildaigle8434 Před 3 lety +1

    A wonderful playing with my favorite song!!

  • @birdsnbees8717
    @birdsnbees8717 Před 3 lety +1

    What a superb sound. So complex. Totally amazing.

  • @jamesryan5436
    @jamesryan5436 Před 3 lety +4

    This man is one of the finest players on here . Shit hot 👍

  • @kenrensi9107
    @kenrensi9107 Před 3 lety

    Heard you on the streets of Galway a few years back, rippin up Sultans of Swing . . . thanks for sharing your talent, Jamie, and blessings to ya!

  • @robertmounsey4682
    @robertmounsey4682 Před 3 lety +1

    That guitar is a cannon. What a great sound you bring out of it

  • @pascalvhv8070
    @pascalvhv8070 Před 3 lety +30

    I see a James Harrison notification, i click

  • @michael070
    @michael070 Před 3 lety

    I watch and listen to this video literally every day. 🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @sxndra.y543
    @sxndra.y543 Před 3 lety +1

    this is so satisfying to watch

  • @anthonynicholls3990
    @anthonynicholls3990 Před 3 lety

    The man with the coolest jackets and boots in music is back!

  • @seanl1084
    @seanl1084 Před 3 lety +1

    I don't know what's more cool the guitar playing or the clothes you wear, I really like your fashion man, it's really cool.

  • @yaxization
    @yaxization Před 3 lety +2

    Your playing is so clean on acoustic. Fingers looks like they are sliding on butter! Bloody hell what an amazing guitarist you are Sir. Looking forward to buy some of your video tutorial!

  • @carlaspinall7418
    @carlaspinall7418 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Good video and love al the difference angles🎸

  • @daryliyer4534
    @daryliyer4534 Před 2 lety +2

    One of my favourite acoustic songs 😂 hits different 🔥

  • @eyashassan2719
    @eyashassan2719 Před 3 lety +1

    always a good day when you upload

  • @dyanvaschetto8216
    @dyanvaschetto8216 Před 3 lety +1

    Just beautiful.

  • @esmeralda8430
    @esmeralda8430 Před 3 lety +2

    Omg I adore this peice you're amazing!

  • @snudge9626
    @snudge9626 Před 3 lety +1

    Really enjoyed this. Thanks for posting:)

  • @arnaldocostabr
    @arnaldocostabr Před 3 lety +1

    Pure magic....

  • @ezagulis
    @ezagulis Před 3 lety

    This song gives me chill vibes

  • @cesarmunozcarbajal7738
    @cesarmunozcarbajal7738 Před 3 lety +1

    Bro! Don't stop sharing this kind of videos! We really appreciate the good quality and performance! 🍷

  • @dannykim1239
    @dannykim1239 Před 3 lety +1

    just spend 60 bucks on the slow dancing in a burning room lesson, was like holy shit that's pricey but i said fuck it and I pulled the trigger. It was money well spent and now i've got a huge break before going to uni to learn this song. Best lessons i've ever got, thanks alot!

  • @muneebqazi5224
    @muneebqazi5224 Před 3 lety +1

    Are you magician or what ? Every time you do a cover it sounds something magical ! Pure genius man 💕🔥

  • @heroji888
    @heroji888 Před 3 lety +1

    clapton would be proud

  • @hanzin8243
    @hanzin8243 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing guitar cover

  • @sponto25752
    @sponto25752 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing. Always perfection!!

  • @user-ri4zj1op4b
    @user-ri4zj1op4b Před rokem

    素晴らしい演奏、ありがとうございました。

  • @adamturner8732
    @adamturner8732 Před 3 lety

    That taylor is sick... and then obviously the stone cold fingers playing it. Great stuff

  • @gabrieldelconti6388
    @gabrieldelconti6388 Před 11 měsíci

    I think few lyric songs are able to pleasure and entertain as much as this one only by playing the harmonies/instrumental sections. I can only think of Hotel California and Sultans of Swing. Amazing technique, amazing execution!

  • @danbromberg
    @danbromberg Před 2 lety

    I never could bar the A with just my ring finger but now that I see how the pinky was added (at :12) that gives me new hope...thanks!

  • @vidikins
    @vidikins Před 3 lety +58

    Jamie Harrison, AKA my inspiration to stop playing guitar

  • @mikechivy
    @mikechivy Před 3 lety +1

    Those chord changes seem INSANE

  • @6string-slinger
    @6string-slinger Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing Jamie! I bought the everything bundle. Great deal! And superb quality lessons. Thanks man :-)

  • @mauriziolagaxio4954
    @mauriziolagaxio4954 Před 8 měsíci

    Fantastic performance 10/10

  • @tmo7984
    @tmo7984 Před 3 lety +2

    Rumor has it, he's wanted for the mass slaying of classic tracks

  • @arturciochon5307
    @arturciochon5307 Před 3 lety +1

    Great sounds! You are very confident about what you are doing.

  • @cristianpereira1476
    @cristianpereira1476 Před 3 lety +1

    This was really good. I'm learning how to play it and seeing you use masterful technique really helped me out while practicing.

  • @Creepzkun
    @Creepzkun Před 3 lety +1

    very impressive! how could anyone dislike this?

  • @accountsequity5587
    @accountsequity5587 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent

  • @POSTAGEMCASUAL
    @POSTAGEMCASUAL Před 3 lety

    You have expression and sensibility to play any music. Great video!

  • @alexandrelongaray3987
    @alexandrelongaray3987 Před 3 lety +1

    Perfect execution! Beautifull!

  • @Nicolaione
    @Nicolaione Před 3 lety +2

    What a crazy coincidence haha, learning it myself right now. Kudos on the boots btw ✌🏻

  • @michaeldoucette
    @michaeldoucette Před 3 lety +1

    Damn fine guitar work.Damn fine!!

  • @ianstewart496
    @ianstewart496 Před 3 lety

    Yeah. 2020 definitely needed this

  • @Xidentals
    @Xidentals Před 3 lety

    There is nothing better than a crispy acoustic guitar sound, I mean you are excellent on an e guitar, but this is fabulous...

  • @thiagoneves50
    @thiagoneves50 Před 3 lety +1

    It sounds so good!

  • @ChrisLoreti
    @ChrisLoreti Před 3 lety

    i love this guy.

  • @CGDeluxe
    @CGDeluxe Před 3 lety

    Jamie you seem to have a Glass ball when selecting tunes to my taste.....years ago i worked in Arnotts when in school and it came upto my birthday in the Summer.... the staff did a whip around to buy the MTV Unplugged CD as i had never heard this and i mentioned i had just bought a guitar. Still to this day one of the best presents ive ever got. Old Love literally got me through my leaving cert Art project !

    • @JamieHarrisonGuitar
      @JamieHarrisonGuitar  Před 3 lety

      Haha nice one, thanks for sharing! What a great present, love that album! By the way, what’s funny is that I actually think I bought the jacket I’m wearing here in the little all saints in arnotts a few years ago! 😅

  • @gemingpeecee
    @gemingpeecee Před 3 lety +8

    "see if you can spot this one...."
    0:04: everybody:woooooooo!

  • @buckets4518
    @buckets4518 Před 3 lety +1

    JAMIE UPLOADED! JAMIE UPLOADED! JAMIE UPLOADED!

  • @stevenfrost5941
    @stevenfrost5941 Před 3 lety +1

    This just was wow, incredible work man, keep it up man you got all our support

  • @TS-nb9ko
    @TS-nb9ko Před 3 lety +1

    Very nice enjoyed it thank you

  • @ghadymrad
    @ghadymrad Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing quality as always

  • @mauriziolagaxio4954
    @mauriziolagaxio4954 Před 10 měsíci

    Absolutely fantastico Love this song 100%

  • @kundanshrestha9407
    @kundanshrestha9407 Před 2 lety +1

    What'll you do when you get lonely
    And nobody's waiting by your side?
    You've been running and hiding much too long
    You know it's just your foolish pride
    Layla, you've got me on my knees
    Layla, I'm begging, darling please
    Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind
    I tried to give you consolation

  • @rusty4150
    @rusty4150 Před 3 lety

    You deserve the Taylor and it deserves you. Well done.

  • @Country_Tyler
    @Country_Tyler Před 3 lety

    I’ve been playing guitar for about 15 months. And seeing this makes me feel like I’d break my fingers trying those barre chords

    • @YinYangLogo
      @YinYangLogo Před 3 lety +1

      This may sound a joke at first, but hang with me. Try barring those chords with your pinky rather than your ring finger. Your pinky finger is more "bone-y", so I find it's easier to press down on the strings with than my ring finger. It's also how Eric Clapton pays them!

  • @Jopeymessmusic
    @Jopeymessmusic Před 3 lety +9

    Completely rewrote his own song into a better version of it. This has become the definitive version to me. The mojo of this version is just excellent. Nice boots btw.