Name: Layla (arr. Marcelo Borba) by Eric Clapton Lead Sheet / Fake Book Digital Sheet Music
Brand: Marcelo Borba
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Layla (arr. Marcelo Borba)
by Eric Clapton Lead Sheet / Fake Book - Digital Sheet Music

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Product Details

Title Layla (arr. Marcelo Borba)

Artist Eric Clapton

Score Type

PDF, Included with PASS

Format Digital Sheet Music

Pages 1

Arrangement Lead Sheet / Fake Book

Publisher Marcelo Borba

Level 1

Product ID 1352469

Genre Blues Folk World Jazz Easter Multicultural

Instruments C Instruments

Product Description

Arrangement in lead sheet format. The song "Layla" was composed by Eric Clapton in collaboration with Jim Gordon, who was the drummer for the band Derek and the Dominos at the time. The track was released in 1970 as part of the album "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs".

The story behind the song involves a love triangle. Eric Clapton was infatuated with the wife of his friend, George Harrison, who was none other than Pattie Boyd. Clapton's love for Pattie Boyd inspired him to compose the song "Layla". The song reflects the anguish and emotional pain he felt during that time.

The structure of the song is notable as it combines two distinct sections. The first part is an acoustic ballad, featuring the iconic guitar intro. The second part is a heavier, more energetic section driven by a distinctive guitar riff and a memorable solo. This dynamic shift reflects the different emotions and intensities of the love story depicted in the song.

The collaboration with Jim Gordon was also significant in creating the song. Gordon contributed to the composition by writing the piano part and helping to structure the track. His skill as a pianist added an extra dimension to the music.

Overall, "Layla" is one of Eric Clapton's most acclaimed songs and a landmark in rock history. It captures Clapton's emotional intensity and technical prowess as a guitarist and songwriter.

This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.