Songs About Other Songs

Updated May 1, 2024

Dozens of musicians have explored Songs About Other Songs. We found 5 of the best ones.

Layla by Derek & The Dominos

From the album, Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs (Remastered 2010), released on November 1, 1970

"Layla" is a song written by Eric Clapton and Jim Gordon, originally released by Derek and the Dominos in their album Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs. The song has been described as one of the greatest rock songs of all time. The song was inspired by Clapton's unrequited love for Pattie Boyd, who was married to George Harrison at the time. Clapton wrote the song in an attempt to express his feelings for Boyd. The song features a distinctive guitar riff and is considered one of Clapton's signature songs. The song was produced by Tom Dowd and recorded at Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida.

Cowpoke by Colter Wall

From the album, Western Swing & Waltzes and Other Punchy Songs, released on August 28, 2020

"Cowpoke" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Colter Wall. It was released on his 2017 self-titled album. The song is an acoustic guitar-driven ballad that tells the story of a cowpoke who has been out on the range for far too long and yearns for the love of a good woman. The song features Wall's deep baritone vocals and warm production. The song was produced by Dave Cobb, who also produced Wall's previous albums. The instrumentation includes acoustic guitar, drums, bass, and pedal steel guitar.