i don't doubt clapton said that the entire album was about boyd... But the thing that I totally identify with in this song is the title "Bell Bottom Blues".. Music Yes.
The word "Blues" could be associated with the heartache.. I agree. But I don't think that he could have the Allman brothers and the all star line up if it was all about his fetish.. If I were the other musicians, I'd be there for the music.. Because clapton was a kick ass guitarist (he WAS, now he's over the hill).. not for emotional support and for tranvestite Lola style bonding.
Songs like this have many interpretations.. I don't think Clapton cited anywhere a specific prescription for the exact meaning of any of his songs on Layla, other than that they are all about her.
Just take a step back and listen to "bell bottom blues"... they are jamming.. and singing.. the music. Oh yeah, and it's about Patti Boyd.
i don't doubt clapton said that the entire album was about boyd... But the thing that I totally identify with in this song is the title "Bell Bottom Blues".. Music Yes.
The word "Blues" could be associated with the heartache.. I agree. But I don't think that he could have the Allman brothers and the all star line up if it was all about his fetish.. If I were the other musicians, I'd be there for the music.. Because clapton was a kick ass guitarist (he WAS, now he's over the hill).. not for emotional support and for tranvestite Lola style bonding.
Songs like this have many interpretations.. I don't think Clapton cited anywhere a specific prescription for the exact meaning of any of his songs on Layla, other than that they are all about her.
Just take a step back and listen to "bell bottom blues"... they are jamming.. and singing.. the music. Oh yeah, and it's about Patti Boyd.