In 1998, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. In 2004, "Layla" was ranked number 27 on Rolling Stone 's list of " The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time", and the acoustic version won the 1993 Grammy Award for Best Rock Song. Two versions have achieved chart success, the first in 1972 and the second 20 years later as an acoustic Unplugged performance by Clapton. "Layla" has, since its release, experienced great critical and popular acclaim, and is often hailed as being among the greatest rock songs of all time. After Harrison and Boyd divorced, Clapton and Boyd eventually married. The song was further inspired by Clapton's secret love for Pattie Boyd, the wife of his friend and fellow musician George Harrison. The book moved Clapton profoundly, because it was the tale of a young man who fell hopelessly in love with a beautiful young girl, went crazy and so could not marry her. The song was inspired by a love story that originated in 7th-century Persia and later formed the basis of The Story of Layla and Majnun by the 12th-century Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi, a copy of which Ian Dallas had given to Clapton. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos on YouTube Intro: G D C D G D C D It's late in the evening she's wondering what clothes to wear G D C D She puts on her makeup and brushes her long blond hair C D G Em And then she'd ask me do i look alright C D G And i say yes you look wonderful tonight Solo 1: D C D We'd go to party, and. From the album Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs
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