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Chaz, I posted both comments you refer to. Why is my comment off base? They were all smashed for Layla. Look at the photos inside the album. We are on the same page. Re-read what I wrote originally.

I do hold that Clapton's best work comes before Unplugged. I'll continue to hold to that theory until I see something better. I did like his work with JJ Cale recently ("Road to Escondido"), but the best songs were JJ songs, not EC songs.

All this IMHO as a diehard Clapton fan.

Chemical assistance on Layla?

No way, not with Duane Allman, Eric Clapton, and Bobby Whitlock leading the pack.

This was simply a group of well intentioned boy scouts out to earn their merit badge for Good Behavior In The Recording Studio.

It was awarded to them by Keith Moon.

Swanny,

Ya Think! LOL

Swanny,
I agree that Clapton's best is before Unplugged, but you should give Reptile a good listen.

Hey Swan! Sorry about the tone of my response. You said we're on the same page but I disagree. You feel the playing on Layla is 'fast & sloppy', where as I feel it's inspired. Layla is considered one of the greatest Rock records ever, it's arguably Clapton's best record, it certainly is a guitarist dream-come-true session. From what I've read, Clapton had just met Duane Allman and invited him to the Layla sessions. With barely any prep or rehearsal Duane came in and hit it out of the park! I'm curious, you've mentioned how you feel about the playing style but do you like the record?