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Eric Clapton Addressed Love Letters to Pattie Boyd to ‘Layla,’ the Name of the Song He Wrote for Her

In 1970, Eric Clapton wrote his secret love, Pattie Boyd, one of the most famous classic rock love songs, “Layla.” Before he showed his tune to the object of his affection, Clapton sent Boyd, the wife ...
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Layla: Eric Clapton's Forbidden Love

Eric Clapton’s iconic ‘Layla’ wasn’t just a rock masterpiece—it was a love letter born out of forbidden passion. Discover how a Persian love story inspired one of rock’s greatest songs and the ...