Layla, The Album That Changed My Life｜Vinyl Monday: The Big One 

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Abigail, as someone old enough to be your grandpa,this was simply the most astounding review/reaction that I have ever heard. The love you have for these songs comes pouring out and overwhelmed me. This was the best 1 hour + that I have spent in a long, long time. You killed it, kiddo👍

This might be the greatest RU-vid album review ever recorded. Proves that criticism can transcend to art in its own right.

It's kinda nice for us oldies to see a young person respond so positively to the iconic albums of our youth. This one brings up so many memories. I can't believe I'm still listening to it. When I bought the CD in the 90s I thought I was a daft old bugger wallowing in nostalgia , yet here I am again lol listening to an analysis of it. Good music doesn't get old, it doesn't 'date' that is a myth.

Wow, for one so young you would think you had been a music journalist through the 60s and 70s ! Highly impressive knowledge/ researching and thoroughly engaging. More flower-power to you girl !😎 ✌ 🌼

Jim Gordon's story is such a tragedy. Guy clearly lost a battle with his mental illness, but he contributed some of the greatest Drum tracks ever rcorded to history.

The greatest album in rock history and its absolutely crazy how little known it is. The musicianship in all directions is just stunning.

Eric Clapton: I need some songs for my new album. George Harrison: You want me to help out with the writing, like on Badge? Eric Clapton: Or I could just write some love songs about your wife. George Harrison: What? Eric Clapton: What?

This album is pure genius, from beggining to end. Not a single filler. Its one of my favorite records ever, and certainly my favorite Clapton record

Very well done Abigail. You are very knowledgeable and eloquent with all of your music appreciations. I know this Layla one is a year old now but it was fun to watch and I may have heard a few more details that I hadn' already known. I have been an Eric fan for 60 years now (yes!). By the time Layla and the Dominoes came to be, I was deeply moved by all of Cream and the Blind Faith album. I didn't know about Layla until about 10 months after is was created. In early July of 1971, I hear Statesborough Blues from The Allman Brothers Live and was blown away. I called my twin brother on the phone and said, "turn on the radio!" (CHOM FM in Montreal was ahead of it's time). A week later, Brian called me and said "turn on the radio." This time it was "Have You Ever Loved A Woman" from Layla. That was my intro to Duane and the Layla LP. Very quickly, we were discovering all the their great tunes from those albums. By the end of the summer, I actually saw The Allman Brothers Band live at a great outdoor concert and my life had change completely. Ironically and sadly, Brian and I were taking the commuter train to town to work for our Dad's company. Reading the morning paper, we found out that Duane died. The world had indeed changed greatly but today, Layla (And Other Assorted Love Songs) is still tied for my #1 along with Blind Faith and Abbey Road. I could write a few books on how Eric Clapton has affected me. I'm glad that he is still doing well and sounding great with his music. Something you might want to look for is a live recording of Eric and band on July 9, 1974 in Montreal. It was about the 7th show of that come-back tour and he sounded great. I have had a recording of it for years but this new version appeared on you tube in the last day or two. It sounds better and clearer than what I had before. I was at that show in 74 and it was my first of 6 times ever seeing Eric live. I was with a bunch of close friends but I couldn't speak for 2 hours after the show was done. Check it out. My understanding, is that Patty and Eric had finally united in a steady relationship around the time of that Montreal show. Cheers . . . bye . . .

"Little Wing" -- majestic and soulful -- a walk through the clouds.

Bobby Whitlock took those pictures on a Polaroid instant camera, he has a RU-vid channel and talks a lot about his time with Eric. This is my favorite in my collection as well next to my UK pressing of All Things Must Pass.

"I feel like Clapton was best when he had somebody he deeply respected and who could actually challenge him" Spot on. I've never attended a EC gig per se, but I've seen him many times over the years. He was certainly on top form when I saw him with Steve Winwood, but even more so when I was lucky enough to catch four of Cream's gigs in 2005. Those were the only times I could really grok why some people referred to him as God.

This album is a curse. I was 23 years old when I first listened to it. I was going through the same pain Eric was going through so hearing this music definitely changed my life and not for the better. I do enjoy the music although it does make me sad. I never did get the girl but am very thankful for it since I now have the most wonderful daughter I could ever hope for. Thank you for your detailed info, it is always much appreciated and I wish you better events in your life than I had with it. You’re right about the fact that it kills everything in it’s path.

It's crazy how infatuation can mess up your life when it becomes obsession.

Your knowledge of late 60's/early 70's rock shines through yet again. This album was the high point of Eric Clapton's career that he never got close to again imo. The period 1969-74 really was a golden age for rock. A real tragedy that Duane Allman was killed in a motorcycle accident just a year after this album was made.

Interesting to note that Cream is now survived by Eric Clapton only. Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker RIP legends of rock. However from I first heard this album I was blown away. ❤❤❤❤❤

You need to check out another great album from that era, "Eric Clapton", his first solo album. Great songs w lots of harmonies by Bobby Whitlock. "Let it rain" is an unforgotten classic.

Love your channel! Thanks so much about highlighting the cover art!

The shortening of the Layla track for the top 40 market was of course a horrendous practice at the time. The practice changed my music collecting practices though a bit earlier than the release of this album. In 1967, at 13 years old, my world was finding pop bottles, turning them in for cash and buying 45's. The new group, the Doors came out with their self named album, 'The Doors', and they released singles, I think Break on Through was first, then Light My Fire. These I got but soon I heard the full version of Light My Fire at a friend's house that had the album. My whole perspective about records changed and when I picked up a Moody Blues album at a swap meet a year or so later, I realized that pop bottles were not going to pay for what I needed. I needed money for albums! It was the start of that whole 'working for a living' deal that I had to do and continued until last year when I retired. Still have all those hundreds of albums though. (as well as the 45's)

This is your greatest episode. Thank you.

Thank you so much for sharing. This album really changed things for me too listening to it from my fathers collection as a kid. Pretty much changed the whole trajectory of my life I love it so much. ❤❤❤

Iv been watching since day one on instagram and every episode makes my week really got me some tough patches and it always cheered me up seeing you progress and make these long form videos i just adore is amazing Your such an inspiration im 17 and you made me want to start dressing 70s and youve given me so much confidence Thank you for such an amazing season one and i cant wait to see whats next!!

Fascinating, Bravo, well done.

You are a remarkable soul. If I ever do manage to realise the dream of making my own music known to the world, it would be a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Superb in depth analysis.

That was beautiful, Abby ❤️

what a brilliantly presented in depth review. well done.

A perfect review of this album, great job.

Layla really changed my life I got it a couple of years after it came out and ever since it has been the touchstone for me as a guitar player

Holy mother of god.. This deep dive, and personal journey of yours is incredible. Thank you for the back story of getting Dan's collection of vinyl and what happened next. I have wondered what will eventually happen to my 1,000 plus record collection after I am gone and can only hope it falls into the hands of someone like you that appreciates and fully understands that music is not just a recreational thing but is a door into the individual listener's soul and spirit.

Thanks, that was FREAKIN EPIC! Especially enjoyed the epilogue.

Quite simply, my dear, YOU GET IT! I appreciate the depth of your analysis! This period of music may never be matched!

Wow, just Wow! Thank you for sharing our story with us. Your story is amazing and so are you. Keep up the fantastic work; I am learning so much and I am an "Old Dog".

Amazing album. Great detailed review of it.

The line about Duane Allman hit me in the soul, I'm 23, Duane Allman is one of 3 guys that make up the reason why I play slide guitar.

I'm sure we all have that special album in our lives that kick started our deep love for music, and you've certainly highlighted your own personal favourite here. As you said, this video was THE BIG ONE for you, and how well you presented it to us, with depth and love for everything contained within those grooves and far beyond. I've enjoyed all your Vinyl Monday videos so much and am very grateful to you for making them, thank you so much.

An old soul you are! I'm so glad that this album found you, love your videos. Especially the sarcastic enthusiasm

Wow, what a story! Thank you! And the album history is interesting too.

I love that album it's definitely my favorite Eric Clapton album great video it made me want to pull out the album and play it and I love the patty Boyd part

Wow!!! Just as the Layla album is a masterpiece, this video is a masterwork in it's own right! You have a serious talent for presenting information, storytelling, and to top it off, you are adorable!! I think my appreciation for this album has doubled after seeing your passion for it. You have such a cool channel! :)

Wow! What an amazing true story! And what a great story teller you are! 🎼🎸🎤🥁💯

That was genuinely outstanding. You have wisdom beyond your years. Keep up the good work

Your passion behind these videos inspires me and my art, your love for this music inspires me to write my own music. You should feel proud of this channel, and this video. You created a new RU-vid classic channel in my opinion. I'm always excited to see what's next and always wanna come back to learn something new every Monday. Keep up the great work, I love you so much and can't wait to see what's next 😘😘🧡🧡

Thanks for your time, i was planning to buy the vinyl and u made my mind...

This really is the most informative, passionate, in depth and mind blowing review it’s ever been my pleasure to read, watch or listen too. I have 5 vinyl versions plus that anniversary CD set, all future special issues should come with this insightful video. Can’t wait for you to do All Things Must Pass and Exile On Main St if you’ve not done them already. Congratulations on such a towering work that gets closer to the heart of this wonderful record without being afraid to not take itself too seriously.

Awesome video! This is my favorite album!

I absolutely love your vinyl Monday videos! Your passion for vinyl is magical!

Cheers to your amazing Musical Journey, Your passion really can be felt. Really enjoyed your breakdown of the album and the back story Your truly wise beyond your age... Peace D

Hi , first time viewer. A thorough and passionate review to an album in my own collection that deserves to be revisited. I love your story telling (and wardrobe changes!) And more importantly I appreciate your heartfelt sharing of this albums’ journey in your life. Well done.

Congrats Abby on a fab Season 1! Re. "Layla", your deep feeling moves and inspires; Duane was clearly key to what seem to have been amazing sessions. This is a record directly from the heart, a cultural touchstone of the post-60's 70's. Now all I want to do is thank you girl for the groovy clothes and humor, and wait, you sing😎

I’m so obsessed by this album so much so that apart from knowing the basics (whom Layla was, band line up) I’ve only ever just submitted myself to the music, it never fails to blow me away. This really is a deliciously deep dive and I am learning so much from this! Thank you

This is great, Abigail. I'm not even a big fan of Derek and the Dominoes, but I loved your passionate and intelligent analysis so watched until the end. I learned a lot!

I’m 71yo and this is my all time favorite album. I knew many of the stories but learned some more from this video. Thank you

Dope story about how the album touched you and how you found it. It came into my life beacuse a tacher in 7th grade told me what it meant to her. Had great music convos with her. Keep up the good work and solid record collection

Nice work Abby. Great video. I first heard Layla ( the long version ) on a compilation album in the early 70's. Didn't hear the entire album until the 80's l loved it, especially "Key To The Highway" and " Bell Bottom Blues."

Thoroughly enjoyed your discussion about Layla. Was doing an art project in my studio and it just came up in the feed and I was too involved in what I was doing and so I let it run. I’m glad I did. Gave me a new appreciation for that album.❤

Beautiful story as to how to you heard that LP. And you had the most wonderful collection fall into your hands. Somebody up there likes you. That man who gave you those records was a god send. So pleased and happy for you. Not my favourite LP but you had something of a life giving moment. As I did years back. Music gives us life. Thankyou

Thanks for the history of the cover! look for the Tom Dowd breakdown of the outro! Love the channel.

Hi, Abby! Great album. One of my favorites. Thanks for the review.

Love, love, love your style.

This video opened so many doors to worlds I've never before explored, I don't know where to begin! Though Eric Clapton was certainly popular to many of my peers, only a small part of his music was on my radar at the time. Now of course I realize how interconnected the rock music world was at that time and I love the deep dives! Your video is my first deep dive into Layla! I honestly knew nothing about this record except Derrick is Eric and I liked the title track and loved the music of Bell Bottom Blues! I had no clue "what it's all a-bout" (see what I did there?). I had to back it up and listen to you again several times because my mind was getting blown!!! I now must finally get my hands on this record and get immersed! Thank you for this extremely well researched and fascinating piece!

Excellent video. I first heard LAOALS about 35 years ago and it blew me away. If I ever had to take 10 albums to a desert island, this is one of them. Nice job.

Really enjoyed this, great job! I was 17 when this came out, and it was one of those records that sold well...to musicians. As a young guitarist, I was floored. Anyway, your research and conclusions are so spot on. I'm sure that Duane and Carl would enjoy this one!

Great review, I love it. This album moved me. When I was twenty-ish I felt myself in a Layla situation, and this album was something that inspired me. Thanks again, and love your style in these videos!

Wow…well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Hi, I found your channel from your recent appearance on The Giggens Show. Its cool, Layla AALS is my all time favourite album too. I'm currently binging on all your episodes, and as a fellow classic rock geek, am really enjoying them. Keep up the great work, and take care. :)

Still is the best album i hear in my life ❤ tanks for the video

The musicians on this album are all stellar! This is one of my favorite bands ever, I love their live stuff.

Great job. Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs is my favorite album of all-time, as well. I first heard it when it first came out. I was only 11, but it touched my soul in a way that no other album had, or has, since. I love that your passion for it is as strong as mine. I've seen Clapton live 6 times over the years, and I've seen him perform only the electric part, the acoustic version, and the full version, both with his band and also with guest artists. I like the original version the best. Thank you for doing this. You've made my heart sing.

Excellent review! I'm now going back after 40+ years and listening to the Layla album, with the new insights you've shared here. I'll let you know my reactions.

I just watched your review on Layla and really enjoyed it. I've been watching several of your reviews as I was recently turned on to you by my son Laec. I'm 69 and have been a professional drummer on the US west coast of the for over 55 years. I have a fairly large vinyl collection with a wide range of different genres. I found all your reviews very well done as I am entertained by your humor and intrigued by your analysis. Layla really felt good to watch because not only was it factual but, you really connect with a great sense of genuine feeling and emotion as well as your wonderful sense of humor which also comes of as genuine. I'm going to continue to catch-up with more your prior reviews and hope to find news ones as well.

You do a great job and I really appreciate it thanks again ❤️

Much respect. You deserve a million subscribers 😘

Wonderful!!

Brilliant. This is the definitive look at this album. You said everything I always felt about it.

Beautiful Abigail , I still have my 1970 album of Layla and assorted love songs 🥰 a guitarist who loves Duane Allman of course I have it in my collection ✌️

You are so knowledgeable on the subject of Layla and Eric. And you make it fun. I have been a fan of this record for 51 years. It started getting attention on CHOM FM in Montreal in July of 1971. It's appearance on air was probably because of the quick success of The Allman Brothers Fillmore East album around the same time. It has indeed changed my life too and I do play a lot of the music on the record. I look forward to your next Vinyl Mondays.

You are simply amazing. It seems like you are my very smart friend who teaches me incredible stuff. Thank you 😊

Love this Lp . Can’t stand the Acoustic version of Layla for some reason.Great job as always ! Great dress ! 🔥

I just watched this and I must say WOW. You're passion and admiration for this album, being the one that changed your life, is soooooo empowering. Thank you a thousand timea for this! I had to think about the album that changed my life, which got me into 60's and 70's music which, funny thing, came out 1980. Haha. I was 16 when I first heared that album and for several weeks I could only listen to that one album. I had and still have it on CD, bought it on vinyl some months later when I started my record collection. That must have been in 2001 when I was 16. Next weekend I am going to one of the biggest record fairs in Europe, in the Netherlands. If I see a copy of Layla I will buy it, because I never got a copy. Now, after having seen your video, I want to hear it. Thanks again for your work, I really enjoy watching your videos.

Album full of fantastic songs. One of the best all time albums. Still have mine from the early 1970's.

Abigail, Hi' I remember it was like in November 1970 my parents had this old compact radio made in Germany and at around 7pm at night I would dial in this one station to hear `Layla'. I could'nt make out what the word Layla was that they were singing , but I was captivated by the music none the less. A young person such as yourself is a testament that rock and roll never left! In the most positive and appreciative and respectful way your like a gem, your someone who I could talk to about this kind of stuff all day but I would alway's spare you and keep it brief ! Thank you for your efforts here on Y.T. ! `LIKED'

This is my absolute favorite album of all time. Dad sold his 62 burst strat for my birth right. 36 now and have listened to this album once a week. I love them all but key to the highway seems to please the ears the most.... thanks for this!

Abby, you’re a star! Layla might be my very favourite rock song of all time. I would like to see a review of Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys done in your own inimitable style. Awesome as always, thank you!

Anyday has been one of my all time favorites for 50 years.

What a fantastic extremely deep dive into Layla. I wasn’t going to watch this video because of the time. But I’m so glad I did. Very well done. Loved every minute.

Wow! That was fabulous. This is the best review I've seen of this album, so well researched. This is one of my favorite records of all-time and yet, I see it like I've never seen it before and will never hear it in the same way.

Great work on this video. Very entertaining talk on a classic. So lucky to have come into the collection of classic albums!. Looking forward to checking out your other vids. Peace!

Good to know theres still groovy girls like you with a passion for great music out there. It was a delight to spend some time time with you.

Hey man, you see how some of our kids are smart !! See you in Music and Art school, great job Abbey. ❤❤

Thanks for your review, As always it's vey thoroughly researched, and entertaining as well. Although, I am myself approaching my sixties and have been into this type of music for over 47-years, some classic rock albums I have still yet to purchase and "Layla, And Other Stories" is one of them. Your review helped motivate me to finally 'get off of the fence' and take the plunge. I really love the line up featured on this one because it's basically the same as that on "All Things Must Pass" which is one of my all-time favorites. In conclusion, I'm not sure why I've slept on getting "Layla" for so long. Thanks!

One last thing! You made some very valid points at the end! Hopefully we can all learn from our past mistakes and move forward with confidence, optimism and joy! Goodbye for now and have a good one!

Classic rock n roll needs programmes like this especially from the young. The music of this era is the text book in music school, they are all la crem de la crem mon amme!!! ❤❤❤

Nice Review their Lady. I really like your videos! You have an electric personality coupled with a passion and earnestness not seen toward this type of music from your generation. Don't Stop making vids. This is good stuff.

Hi Abigail, just listened to your Monday Vinyl review of Layla and have to agree with the rest of the comments that you nailed the information about the music and the history behind the album. I bought that album when I was about 18 years of age and still have the vinyl. Played that record all the time. Now listening to the music with fresh ears particularly the bit about Beethoven Ode to Joy in Why Does Love Have to be So Sad. Thank you for a very enjoyable listen.

Eric knew Jimi well enough that he had bought him a strat and was trying to get it to him the night he died.

Nice job. This is my favourite record too.

brilliant album...brillliant video...keep the passion burning...peace...rocky

The love and passion for music that exudes from your videos is so inspiring and has reawakened my love for the music I once loved, but for some reason left behind. When I first discovered Layla (the track) in high school it was constantly on repeat. Although I never got around to listening to the album in full (this was pre-streaming days, so for some reason I just never got around to it) the song itself definitely played a part in introducing me to some incredible music. An extremely formative time in my life, I wouldn’t be the person I am today if not for the rabbit hole the song Layla, amongst others, led me down.