Eric Clapton - Layla (Live at Royal Albert Hall, 1991) (Orchestral Version)

Official Video for "Layla (Live at Royal Albert Hall, 1991) (Orchestral Version)" from The Definitive 24 Nights

"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

[colellac]

I'm so glad this version is on Spotify. It's rare that a live version is better than a recorded version.

[steveb]

So awesome how the Dude spanks that tambourine like there’s no tomorrow.

[CompleteCretin]

After a million concerts I thought I'd got bored of Layla. It seems I haven't! This is Epic Clapton.

[willjezewski]

This is Peak Clapton, wow. What an incredible orchestral arrangement on the outro.. show this to anyone who derides rock music.

[mulemusic]

Eric was on FIRE!! His vocal is INCREDIBLE, and then he rips the solos!!!

[Emet.V]

MVP to the tambourine player he’s playing it, like his life depends on it

[oscarpolo]

Of the most dramatic versions I've heard of Layla, the band is impressive. Gracias Eric.

[nathandonnelly]

This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen and the guy at 1:47 knows it.

[HerbieMiata]

This was the greatest era to be a rock fan. Concert tickets were $20 and you could see legends like this

[matthewfairley]

Probably my most favourite guitar riff of all time. Unlike me it never grows old.

[jackob_c]

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.

[scatlar]

This has to be one of the best pieces of music ever recorded surely

[이대종-jm]

기타에 담배꽃아 놓고 하.. 저 시절에는 저런 멋이 있었지... 뭔가 겁나 상남자 스러운 저런 느낌..

[elainemeyer]

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, it doesn’t keep me from dancing around my house (and suffering the consequences later -lol)! !

[Hawgfrog]

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.

[davidp]

This is by far and away the best version of this song. Also one of the best live performances I have ever heard!

[veritasphoto]

He SHREDDED that solo! Eric Clapton must be ranked as one of the finest guitarists of all time!

[David-blyg]

The ciggy on the headstock gives it +1000 aura

[Zelville]

He is the inspiration of millions of guitarists, singers, songwriters...so passionately soulful, genuine, accurate.
A humble legend for mankind.

[Loding]

This is the best version of Layla I think he ever recorded. Absolutely epic.