Derek and the Dominos Albums Ranked

Derek and the Dominos were an English–American blues-rock band formed in the spring of 1970 by guitarist and singer Eric Clapton, keyboardist and singer Bobby Whitlock, bassist Carl Radle and drummer Jim Gordon. All four members had previously played together in Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, during and after Clapton’s brief tenure with Blind Faith. Dave Mason supplied additional lead guitar on early studio sessions and played at their first live gig. Another participant at their first session as a band was George Harrison, the recording for whose album All Things Must Pass marked the formation of Derek and the Dominos.
The band released only one studio album, Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, produced by Tom Dowd, which also featured extensive contributions on lead and slide guitar from Duane Allman. A double album, Layla did not immediately enjoy strong sales or receive widespread radio airplay, but went on to earn critical acclaim. Although released in 1970 it was not until March 1972 that the album’s single “Layla” (a tale of unrequited love inspired by Clapton’s infatuation with his friend Harrison’s wife, Pattie Boyd) made the top ten in both the United States and the United Kingdom. The album is often considered to be the defining achievement of Clapton’s career. Here are all Derek and the Dominos albums ranked.

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3. In Concert (1973)

“The most important difference between “In Concert” and “Live At The Fillmore” is that this album contains the version of “Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad” that was on the original release. Absolutely some of the best, most singular and unique playing of Eric Clapton’s career. His chops were way up and he was obviously “in the zone”, playing two long solos with a passionate, intense, imaginative flow of improvisation that is different than anything else he’s ever recorded. It is unconscienable that some genius producer replaced this version with the much more pedestrian version on “Live At The Fillmore”. It’s as though he never even listened to the original release, and he certainly couldn’t have been a guitarist. Simply put, if you like Eric’s guitar playing you absolutely have to hear this version of “Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad”.”

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2. Live At The Fillmore (1994)

“Magical ‘live’ album. I’ve been a fan of Eric’s for some time, but personally I believe this is the best period of creative work he has accomplished in his long career. Vocals and guitar seems to have reached another level and the band sound tight and cohesive. Could they have gone on to greater heights? Possibly, though we have to be thankful for what we’ve got.”

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1. Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs (1970)

“Eric Clapton on guitar, Bobby Whitlock on Keyboards, Jim Gordon drums and Carl Radle on bass. Occasional members Duane Allman guitar and Dave Mason Guitar. Make up this band. Eric writing key tracks with other group members. The classic Layla is here in all its glory. Bell Bottom Blues is my favourite and the Hendrix cover Little Wing. Clapton and Hendrix became friends with Hendrix unfortunately died shortly after this album was released. Clapton show his fabulous blues influence during this album. He then went on to his solo career. A must for all Clapton fans”