There's 'Something' about Pattie

I didn’t figure this out until recently, but two of my favorite love songs happen to be written about the same person. Pattie Boyd, who famously dated George Harrison (The Beatles) and then broke up with him to date Eric Clapton, was the inspiration for the Beatles classic “Something” as well as “Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton—“Layla” was also written for her. “Something,” from Abbey Road, was the first Harrison-penned single to make it on the charts in the States. Lennon and McCartney both admired the song, which has been covered several times by very famous musicians; (Frank Sinatra said it was his favorite love song to sing). However, “Wonderful Tonight” might be my favorite love song of all-time; it’s simple, yet poignant lyrics always get me. Clapton wrote them while waiting for his then wife (Boyd) to get ready for a party. This inspirational muse for two of rocks most storied performers definitely would have an interesting tale to tell, since she actually broke the heart of Harrison to go out with Clapton while the two were best friends. She recently decided to break her forty-year vow of silence and come forward with the juicy details, warts and all.