"Lay Down Sally" is a country blues song performed in the style of J. J. Cale.

Clapton also attributed other members of his band – Carl Radle of Oklahoma, George Terry, Jamie Oldaker and others – as influencing the song.

[5] Cash Box praised Clapton's "guitar finesse.

"[6] The single was a crossover country music hit, reaching No.

26 in April 1978, Clapton's best showing on the Hot Country Songs chart.