Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek & the Dominos — album cover
№ 57 of 100

Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs

Derek & the Dominos · 1970 · Rock

Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek & the Dominos (1970), № 57 in The Lead-In’s 100 greatest albums. Johnny Marr playing the most beautiful guitar in England. Morrissey already being Morrissey. The Smiths' second-best album and their best argument for themselves.

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