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Article first published in Uncut, October 2006 By the time “Layla” finally became a hit in December 1972 – two years after its first release – Eric Clapton was past caring. He had formed Derek And The ...

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In 1970, Eric Clapton formed Derek & the Dominos and released “Layla,” a song about his love for Pattie Boyd, then the wife of his close friend and neighbor George Harrison of the Beatles. The song ...

The hit song “Layla” by Derek and the Dominoes remains one of Eric Clapton’s crowning achievements. However, for artist Rita Coolidge, it was a reminder of the music industry’s often unfair dealings.

What if someone released an impassioned twin-guitar genius record and nobody cared? That's basically what happened – at least initially – with the only album from Derek and the Dominos. Issued on Nov.

At 81, Eric Clapton remains one of rock’s most influential guitar icons, with decades of music still sparking debate, ...