I Looked Away (track)
by Derek & The Dominos

I Looked Away by Derek & The Dominos
Year: 1970
From the album Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs (track #1)
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From 05/16/2023 14:52 | #297023
For me, I Looked Away is reminiscent of I’d Have You Anytime from All Things Must Pass as an opener. Both tracks are enjoyable yet understated gems compared to some of the more widely noted bombast that’s to come later in their respective records. (Edited)
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From 04/25/2018 18:10 | #213634
Fantastic album opener. (Edited)
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From 05/12/2014 22:35 | #111615
A Really good way to start an album (Edited)
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From 01/12/2013 16:58 | #61199
And of course, there's the good guitar at the end. Good start for the album. It'll take me a while to actually move to it, though.
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From 11/29/2012 16:38 | #56218
A great way to start the best album to come out the 70s. Clapton's vocals are usually overshadowed by his guitar playing but they come through beautifully here. (Edited)
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