Boyd served as a muse for both men during the 1960s and 70s, inspiring George Harrison’s iconic song “Something” and Eric Clapton’s hits “Wonderful Tonight” and “Layla.”
Initially married to the Beatle, she found herself being pursued by his close friend Clapton through a series of passionate love letters. Now, she has decided to auction off these letters and other personal possessions.
Boyd’s connection with the Beatles began when she was cast in their 1964 film “A Hard Day’s Night.” Instantly, she felt a profound connection with Harrison, the famously “quiet” guitarist of the group. “He was quite shy, like me. I think that’s why we got on,” she shared in an interview featured on the website of the auction house Christie’s.
They were in a relationship for two years before tying the knot in January 1966, a period when the Beatles were frequently on tour.
“George was absolutely adorable when he was away,” she recalled. “He missed me, and I missed him terribly. He would send me amazing letters and wonderful postcards.”
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One of the notes up for auction features Harrison’s heartfelt message: “Hope you’re doing okay. I miss you. I’m starving – been having many grilled cheese sandwiches. Love you.”
Clapton often visited the couple’s home in Surrey, but little did Harrison know, Clapton harbored feelings for Boyd.
Still Feelings ?
In 1970, he penned her a letter with meticulously neat, angular handwriting. “I’m writing to you with the main purpose of understanding your feelings about a matter we both know well,” it started.
“What I want to know is if you still love your husband?” he went on. “I realize these questions are quite forward, but if there’s any feeling left in your heart for me… I need to know!”
“Please don’t call! Send a letter… It’s much safer.”
At first, Boyd thought the letter was from a fan, but she soon realized the truth when Clapton called her later that day.
Several months later, Clapton wrote a second letter on a page torn from a copy of John Steinbeck’s novel “Of Mice and Men.”
