The 12 days of riffmas: learn the classic riff to Derek & The Dominos' Layla

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Day 5: the Eric Clapton and Duane Allman masterpiece is within your grasp with this video lesson

The 12 days of riffmas continues with an absolute classic from 1970's Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs from Eric Clapton's supergroup with Duane Allman, Bobby Whitlock, Carl Radle, Jim Gordon and Dave Mason. 

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