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[edit] Key of the piano break

The article mentions that the key of the piano break was lowered ~50 cents from C, but I believe (well, at least from the recording I have) that it was actually raised 50 cents, which I confirmed with my keyboard. I just want to know if anyone else has done this as well? If anyone is interested, I could also throw down what I've figured out if one were to want to play the break with strictly a piano (thus incorporating some of the guitar). Jason Gillman Jr. 17:02, 15 October 2005 (UTC)


I agree, definitely raised, I cussed the book I was learning out of for a month thinking I had been ripped off then a suttle tweak and I was on it.

[edit] "played by Duane?"

To my mind, the "opening guitar figure" consists of both the picked (Clapton?) and slide (Allman?) parts; I don't think it's correct to claim it's played by one or the other. Comments? Jgm 13:09, 6 Feb 2005 (UTC)


I think this article is missing the date that the song was released.

It is a duet between Allman's slide guitar and Clapton's bent notes. After the third verse and chorus, they do an overdubbed solo. —Bill Conrad 16:35, 18 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Seagulls

I seem to remember hearing on a radio interview (maybe NPR?) that the "seagull" sounds at the very end were Duane whistling on a plastic bird whistle. Any confirmation to this story? Sayeth 19:44, May 27, 2005 (UTC)

I thought he was making the bird sounds on his slide guitar. —Bill Conrad 16:33, 18 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Cream "violently" broke up?

Is it true there was violence in the breakup, or was it just animosity? I know that there are some groups that broke up violently, but I didn't think Cream was one of them. --Unfocused 03:26, 18 Jun 2005 (UTC)

  • I don't know if there was any real violence, although Bruce and Baker really hated each other for a while; I once heard that Eric was reduced to tears by an argument B&B were having. Deltabeignet 01:45, 23 Jun 2005 (UTC)
  • While footnoting, I changed "violently" to "angrily". Deltabeignet 02:18, 23 Jun 2005 (UTC)
  • Probably doesn't matter now, but I found this page from Eric's article, which, among other things, indicates that there was actual violence. Deltabeignet 02:37, 11 July 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Pinko Commies?

I have cut the following: "The song was covered on The Pinko Commies' first album, Phunkadaliciously Incredibibble". I can't find any reference to this band or album, and suspect it is a hoax. -- Jmabel | Talk July 6, 2005 22:38 (UTC)

  • That reference was added a while ago by an anon who had created articles for both the band and the album. I believe they were deleted under VfD (possibly SD), but no one bothered to delete the reference. Hope that helps. Harro5 July 6, 2005 23:23 (UTC)

[edit] John Fahey

...But if we are going to mention covers of the song, I would think John Fahey's would be the most notable. -- Jmabel | Talk July 6, 2005 22:38 (UTC)

  • Sure, I'll go along with that; I've added it. (I've never heard his version, but the Amazon sample sounded intriguing.) Deltabeignet 6 July 2005 23:22 (UTC)

[edit] Sky High link

An anonymous user whose IP is one connected with AOL Online has tried numerous attempts to add references to a character named Layla from a Disney movie Sky High. The character is mentioned once, in the following passage:

"Since he hasn't any super powers, he joins the ranking of Sidekick Class, along with new-found friend Layla (Danielle Panabaker), who has power over nature and a crush on Will."

Layla seems to be a medium-to-minor character in this movie to be released later this week. There is no need to provide a link to Sky High in the Layla article, and I am being particularly picky in reverting this link as Layla is a first-rate Featured Article. There is my explanation for deleting this link, and I hope that any AOL anons looking to re-enter the reference will discuss that choice here. Thanks. Harro5 07:41, July 28, 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Obscure reference of layla

the word layla means night and the arabian nights is called alif layla meaning one thousand nights. the charachter layla in the poem had dark complexion

[edit] Background Section

Is it just me or does the quote sound ridiculous?:

"with an immediately recognizable guitar riff, always remaining a vivid memory for anyone who has heard it"

I mean, is this bad writing from Rolling Stone or a neutral article?

It's not just you. The quote strikes me as extremely unnecessary.

[edit] Name Origin

Can someone provide a source for "Their original title, Eric and The Dynamos, was apparently mispronounced as Derek and the Dominos, a name which stuck." I'm skeptical. Superm401 | Talk 18:24, 15 October 2005 (UTC)

http://www.google.com/search?&q=eric%20dynamos%20derek%20dominos <-- look at all the sources on the internet. this appears to be a well-known fact. --Canar 19:53, 15 October 2005 (UTC)

[edit] George's role on "Badge"

Man, I can't believe this article made it to featured status without anyone noticing the minor error about George Harrison's participation on Cream's "Badge"--George doesn't sing on it; he plays rhythm guitar (note his signature arpeggio sequence in the bridge, a misinterpretation of the name of which became the title for the song) credited as "L'Angelo Misterioso" for contractual reasons. I've fixed this. Drasil 22:14, 17 October 2005 (UTC)

Well, actually, it was Clapton playing the arpeggio, but you're right about the vocals. Deltabeignet 01:01, 3 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Track played at live shows

"For this reason, Clapton usually plays the acoustic version at live shows."

Is the contributor sure? On the One More Car, One More Rider tour, it was the original. At the Crossroads Guitar Festival, it was the original. Without a source, I'll have to remove the comment. Deltabeignet 23:18, 27 October 2005 (UTC)

[edit] More Photos

It's a bit lacking in colour. A contemporary (of that time) colour photo of Patti, and/or of Derek & The Dominos, would be nice. --kingboyk 20:26, 10 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Whoa whoas

If I recall correctly, I think the whoa-whoa-whoa's that I hear in the solo right before the piano coda are coming from an audience. Comments? —Gm1121983 00:40, 10 September 2006 (UTC)

No, I think it's Eric Clapton expressing his pain. —Mariusz Zielinski 13:38, 11 September 2006 (UTC)
Because he's grouchy. —Brian Barbera 21:54, 4 December 2006 (UTC)

I think it's Bobby Whitlock who sings the whoas, and when the chorus repeats a second time, he echoes "Layla" after Clapton. —Brian Michael Barbera 22:41, 1 January 2007 (UTC)

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