"Lay Down Sally" is a single by Eric Clapton. It appeared on his November 1977 album Slowhand, and reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It is a shuffle performed in the style of J. J. Cale.
The single was a crossover country music hit, reaching #26 in April 1978, Clapton's best showing on that chart.
The Seldom Scene, especially banjo player Ben Eldridge, are known for their colorful cover of the song. Eric Patrick Clapton; CBE (born 30 March 1945); is a English blues-rock guitarist; singer; songwriter and composer. He is one of the most successful musicians of the 20th and 21st centuries; garnering an unprecedented three inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (The Yardbirds; Cream; and solo). Often viewed by critics and fans alike as one of the greatest guitarists of all time; Clapton was ranked fourth in Rolling Stone Magazine-s list of the -100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time-.
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