Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs
Derek and the Dominos · 1970
76 min · 14 tracks · blues rock
Soulful guitar-driven blues rock intertwines with heartfelt lyrics, capturing the essence of love and longing.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys contemplative late-night vibes
- Context
- Released on November 9, 1970, 'Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs' marked the first major release for Derek and the Dominos, a band formed by Eric Clapton after his split from Cream. This album followed Clapton's personal turmoil after his love for Pattie Boyd, leading to an emotional depth that permeates the music.
- If you like
- blues rock
Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs is an album by Derek and the Dominos, released in 1970. Soulful guitar-driven blues rock intertwines with heartfelt lyrics, capturing the essence of love and longing. The album is widely regarded as a classic in rock history, featuring the iconic track 'Layla,' which reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It has influenced countless musicians and continues to resonate within the blues rock genre, often cited in discussions about the greatest albums of all time. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs sound like?
Soulful guitar-driven blues rock intertwines with heartfelt lyrics, capturing the essence of love and longing. Rooted in blues rock.
What makes Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek and the Dominos notable?
The album is widely regarded as a classic in rock history, featuring the iconic track 'Layla,' which reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It has influenced countless musicians and continues to resonate within the blues rock genre, often cited in discussions about the greatest albums of all time. Released on November 9, 1970, 'Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs' marked the first major release for Derek and the Dominos, a band formed by Eric Clapton after his split from Cream. This album followed Clapton's personal turmoil after his love for Pattie Boyd, leading to an emotional depth that permeates the music.
Who is Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs for?
Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and contemplative late-night vibes.
How many songs are on Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs?
Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs has 14 tracks, running approximately 76 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 I Looked Away 3:06
- 2 Bell Bottom Blues Standout 5:03
- 3 Keep On Growing 6:22
- 4 Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out 4:58
- 5 I Am Yours 3:36
- 6 Anyday Standout 6:36
- 7 Key to the Highway 9:39
- 8 Tell the Truth 6:39
- 9 Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad? 4:43
- 10 Have You Ever Loved a Woman 6:53
- 11 Little Wing 5:34
- 12 It’s Too Late 3:51
- 13 Layla Standout 7:04
- 14 Thorn Tree in the Garden 2:50
Release Date
November 9, 1970
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
76 min 59 sec
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