The Layla Sessions: 20th Anniversary Edition
Derek and the Dominos · 1990
76 min · 14 tracks · blues rock
Raw, soulful blues rock infused with heartfelt emotion and layered guitar work defines this classic album.
The Layla Sessions: 20th Anniversary Edition is an album by Derek and the Dominos, released in 1990. Raw, soulful blues rock infused with heartfelt emotion and layered guitar work defines this classic album. The Layla Sessions stand out for their critical acclaim, with the original album often cited as one of the greatest rock albums of all time. This anniversary edition reintroduced tracks like 'Layla' to new audiences, helping to solidify its cultural significance and influence on subsequent generations of musicians. Additionally, it sparked renewed discussions around Clapton's artistry and emotional depth in songwriting. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does The Layla Sessions: 20th Anniversary Edition sound like?
Raw, soulful blues rock infused with heartfelt emotion and layered guitar work defines this classic album. Rooted in blues rock.
What makes The Layla Sessions: 20th Anniversary Edition by Derek and the Dominos notable?
The Layla Sessions stand out for their critical acclaim, with the original album often cited as one of the greatest rock albums of all time. This anniversary edition reintroduced tracks like 'Layla' to new audiences, helping to solidify its cultural significance and influence on subsequent generations of musicians. Additionally, it sparked renewed discussions around Clapton's artistry and emotional depth in songwriting. By 1990, Derek and the Dominos had already made their mark with the original 1970 release of 'Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs.' The 20th Anniversary Edition arrives as a retrospective celebration, showcasing not only the band's influential songwriting but also Eric Clapton's evolving artistry in a post-Cream phase. This edition rekindles interest in their legacy during a time when nostalgic revisits of classic rock were gaining traction.
How many songs are on The Layla Sessions: 20th Anniversary Edition?
The Layla Sessions: 20th Anniversary Edition 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 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 Standout 5:34
- 12 It’s Too Late 3:51
- 13 Layla Standout 7:04
- 14 Thorn Tree in the Garden 2:50
Release Date
January 1, 1990
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
76 min 59 sec
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