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5 Facts About the Recording of Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs

  1. The album was recorded at Criteria Studios in Miami, starting on August 23, 1970.
  2. The studio’s relaxed atmosphere helped the band experiment freely with their sound.
  3. Many of the songs were recorded live in the studio with minimal overdubs.
  4. The famous guitar riff in “Layla” was improvised on the spot by Eric Clapton.
  5. The album’s raw, unpolished production was a deliberate choice to capture the band’s energy.

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