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Anatomy of a Song: "Layla" Trivia Quiz

I love this song and think that we need a little refresher on it! Please supply the missing word!

A multiple-choice quiz by Layla141. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Fill in the blank to Clapton's question: "What'll you do when you get ___?"

Answer: lonely

The song "Layla" was based upon a poem called "The Story of Layla" or "Layla and Majnun". This poem was written by Nizami Ganjavi, a 12th century Persian poet.

2. Clapton then asks: "And nobody's ___ by your side?"

Answer: waiting

"Layla" was written for Pattie Boyd who was married to Eric Clapton's friend at the time. This friend just happened to be a Beatle--none other than the late, great George Harrison.

3. "You've been running and ___ much too long." What is the missing word that tells us what Layla has been doing?

Answer: hiding

Eventually Pattie Boyd left George Harrison and started a romantic relationship with Eric Clapton. Eric Clapton once referred to George Harrison in an interview as his "husband-in-law"! They remained very good friends up until the death of George Harrison.

Source: Detroit News Website (2007)

4. "You know it's just your _____ pride." How does Clapton describe Layla's pride?

Answer: foolish

Sadly, the relationship between Pattie Boyd and Eric Clapton also ended. Eric Clapton had demons to fight with alcohol and drugs. He successfully fought his addictions, staying sober even after the tragic death of his son Connor. He was quoted as saying his music saved him from becoming addicted again.

(Source: Music Box Online, 2008)

5. "I tried to give you ___." What did he try to give his lover?

Answer: consolation

Pattie Boyd was a model who inspired quite a few songs. In 2005, she even hosted an exhibition of her own photographs entitled "Through the Eyes of a Muse".

6. "When your old ___ had let you down." Who had let her down?

Answer: man

Many fans supposed the song "Something", written by George Harrison, was also about Pattie Boyd. Harrison, however, claimed that this song was about Ray Charles!

(Source: Du Noyer, "George Harrison's Uncertain Something", 2009)

7. "Like a ___, I fell in love with you." How does he describe himself?

Answer: fool

The song "Layla" hit the UK charts in 1972, reaching number seven and then again in 1982, when it reached number four. In 1992, Eric Clapton released an acoustic version on his "Unplugged" album.

8. "Turned my ___ world upside down." What is the missing word in this powerful lyric?

Answer: whole

The original album that "Layla" was released on was called "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs". Eric Clapton recorded it under the name of Derek and the Dominos. The album was originally released in December 1970, and "Layla" came out as a single in 1971 and 1972.

9. "Let's make the ___ of the situation." Complete this line from "Layla".

Answer: best

Derek and the Dominos were a blues/rock band formed by Eric Clapton, with Bobby Whitlock on keyboards, Carl Radle on bass and Jim Gordon on the drums. Gordon co-wrote "Layla" with Clapton.

10. "Before I finally go ___." How does this relationship make Clapton feel?

Answer: insane

Here are the last two lines from the song "Layla":

"Please don't say we'll never find a way
And tell me all my love's in vain."

Followed by the chorus:
"Layla, you've got me on my knees.
Layla, I'm begging, darling please.
Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind?"

Source: Author Layla141

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Anatomy of a Song: "Layla" Trivia Quiz

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