Album Review #24 - Derek & The Dominos (Eric Clapton) - "Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs" (1970)
Album Review #24 Artist: Derek & The Dominos (Eric Clapton) Album: Layla and Other Love Songs Year of Release: 1970 Grade: 4 / 5 Band Members Eric Clapton – vocals, guitars Bobby Whitlock – vocals, keyboards, Hammond B3 organ, acoustic guitar Carl Radle – bass, percussion Jim Gordon – drums, percussion, piano, backwards cymbal tape loops Duane Allman – guitar, slide guitar Albhy Galuten - piano Background After the break up of the supergroup Cream, Eric Clapton tried several other bands such as Blind Faith (with Steve Winwood) and Delany & Bonnie. The stress of living up to the hype where Clapton had always just wanted to be a member of a band rather than the forced spotlight was getting to him. Clapton decided to steal most of the Delany & Bonny band to start his own band but without the hype. He grabbed keyboardist Bobby Whitlock, drummer Jim Gordon, and...