Eric Clapton - Layla | The Lady In The Balcony: Lockdown Sessions

In February 2021 Eric Clapton’s live shows at The Royal Albert Hall were canceled due to the global pandemic. Determined to play, he brought his band together in the English countryside. In the absence of a live audience, he decided to record the performances. This release is the culmination of their sessions together at Cowdray House, West Sussex, England.

[montypy]

It's heart breaking that these awesome people are getting old.

[larryb]

Eric's voice and playing are still strong, he sounds great.

[tsscnorthants]

I really love the way the Layla riff sits in Eric’s solo. Pure class.

Eric, if you are in here. Your music means so much to me it’s impossible to put into words. All I can say is thank you.

[laylaszymczak]

my mom loved this song so much she named me Layla, honored to have it!

[winslowwong]

An absolute grandmaster of the guitar. Long live Eric Clapton

[sayantandas]

Age is just a number for the legend . Look how smoothly he kills the solo at the end.

[dominikharangi]

Still going strong :D, at 4:19 playing the licks from the electric version was a nice touch :D

[marinom]

Clapton is like good old wine, the older he gets, the better he is.

[LeilahsMama]

#EricClapton I pray that this message somehow reaches you. I gave birth to my only daughter in 2007. She's the love of my life. I named her after this song. Thank you for writing such a beautiful work of art so that I could give my daughter her beautiful name who is the greatest and most beautiful work of art I've ever laid my eyes on. Thank you, I love you.
Sheena♡

[handerson]

Steve Gadd is the secret weapon here. Not many drummers can do finesse so well; this is almost like a Keltner drum performance. So tasty. His time is impeccable.

[draganmirkovic]

That Martin sounds incredible in his hands.

[akarshjain]

The solo with the lick from the rock version integrated in it was 🤌🤌

[jean-pierrevilespy]

4:27 love Chris Stainton's smile when he ears the Layla's riff

[Oscarkcl]

LEGEND NEVER DIE. HE LIVE IN NY EAR AND MY YEAR.

[RyanCDuke]

Eric: Thank you so many years of inspiration. My 29 years of guitar playing has been heavily influenced by your pursuit of excellence. The guitar is an amazing tool; it enables us to express a myriad of emotions. I'll play mine until my last day.

[zezidantes]

A true voice for freedom. What a legend

[jeanwalter]

Clapton is the master, his music only becomes more refined and silky, yet held in simplicity now, leaving behind any periphery, any unneeded extra's, making him a "master. It is pure joy to listen to his sound. Seems he has always been in my life, his music is an old friend. Now, he grows old, and I also grow old, but his sound is even better with time, pristine, gentle and always a gift. It reflects Eric's authenticity from a soul level. He is his own. Thank you Eric for all the years of pure musical bliss. Sara Weslow

[costabravaguy]

The solo by Chris Stainton on keyboard is just so beautiful

[johnoswald]

The actual riff in the acoustic version, Love it. Clapton is God

[prathameshbhambure]

Clapton singing "Layla...." in this recording is the most soothing thing I've heard. His performances aren't flashy anymore and yet so heartfelt! Only getting better with age, my EC.
Adorable video this is.... keep em coming!