Layla is maybe the most famous song by Eric Clapton,written by Him and Jim Gordon during the “Derek and the Dominos” era.

It is surely one of the most “transformed” and performed during His career .

Here below You can find 20 clear examples: different arrangements,particular exhibitions and shows with Important Guests.

Maybe there could be others,but these are in my humble opinion absolutely relevant.

Photo by Frans Schellekens,Redferns/1990 Frans Schellekens








1
The Derek and the Dominos Album came out in 1970 and in that year we had this version live with Duane Allman who was strongly important in the Band during the famous recording process.




2
This is the comeback of Eric after about  2 years of self retirement .
1973-Rainbow Concert



3

1975
From “ Live in The Seventies” , Crossroads 2 Box Set.

This is a classic example about the way it was played in that period,without the “piano coda”.





4

1979, this version(with no “piano coda” again) didn’t succeed in being on the beautiful “Just One Night” Album.




5

1983,ARMS Concert. Seeing EC,Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page together makes the difference even if it surely wasn’t one of the best performances…



6

1985 Behind the Sun Tour,faster version with a touching introduction and “piano coda”.




7

1985 Epic, from Live Aid!!




8
1990/1991
Various versions with Michael Kamen’s Orchestra
Here’s one. In that period it was a very long number featuring “Romeo and Juliet” introduction plus Jaco Pastorius(Weather Report) tribute “A Remark You Made”.



9

1992 Unplugged,one of the most famous,completely acoustic and transformed in a shuffle…no piano coda.



10

1996
With Dr John,interesting arrangement,it is  probably similar to the original idea Eric had for the song.




11

1997
With Legends-the beautiful intro is  by Marcus Miller( “In a Sentimental Mood”).





12


1999 Madison Square Garden Concert with Sanborn and Friends.



13

2002 Party at the Palace: now here below there is a VIDEO portion,but  a CD/DVD of the event was released…You can listen to the complete audio track on the other link.









14

2007 Live in San Diego with Derek Trucks e  Doyle Bramhall II. This is the moment in which,thanks to Them,He revisits the “Layla and Other assorted love Songs” Album.




15

2009
With  Allman Brothers band at Beacon Theatre.







16

2011 with Wynton  Marsalis.





17

2011 Corea
EC plays a Gibson-electric –during the acoustic set.







18



2011 Porto Alegre
During His tour He makes this performance near to the one played with Marsalis.






19

2013,Phoenix,last time electric.






20

After 6 years of acoustic versions,on 2019 we have the return of Electric Layla.
 Here an example from Crossroads Guitar Festival,Dallas,with John Mayer.