‘Layla’ — Derek And The Dominos
In part, Layla is based on the Persian poetry “The Story of Layla and Majnun,” which was written in the 12th century by poet Nizami Ganjavi and is set in the same world. Many people believe that the song is one of the greatest rock songs ever written, and they are not alone in their assessment. A highly personal relationship with Pattie Boyd served as inspiration for Eric Clapton’s work, which he channeled via his unrequited love for her. Her husband was George Harrison, a friend and fellow musician who was also a friend and fellow musician of his. It was during their marriage that they had two children. After all, the couple had been together for a decade prior to this.
Layla
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