A More Nuanced Answer
Boyd presented a different perspective on the topic in an interview with the Guardian in 2008. “I wasn’t so delighted when Eric composed ‘Layla’ when I was still married to George,” she explained. I felt like I was being watched. I was shocked and pleased by the song since it was so passionate and devastatingly dramatic, yet I wanted to keep my marriage.”
A More Nuanced Answer
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Standing By Harrison
Boyd opted not to leave Harrison despite Clapton’s emotional revelation. As a result, Clapton turned to narcotics for solace. Around that period, he believed he spent about $16,000 per week on heroin. He also retreated from public life, spending most of his time alone in his Surrey estate. He also ceased performing frequently.
Standing By Harrison
