Amber is seriously one of the best music critics I've ever heard. Her love for musical sounds hits her soul deep down inside. Love how she appreciates so many genres from 1960's onward and seeks to understand what the songs are all about. Love it!
Sadly, Eric is the only living member of Cream. They were together just 2 short years, but they made a major impact on classic rock during their time. Never get tired of listening to the first fantastic power trio
Many years ago I heard this song on the radio ( had already heard it many times), and whoever the radio announcer was told a story of Elton John saying he'd been passing by a studio (I'm assuming he meant recording studio) where he saw and heard the cream, and both Clapton and Jack Bruce were exchanging vocals. When I hear this song I can definitely hear the different voices exchanging lead, and the story that radio announcer told confirms that in my mind.
Yes, this was a British group. Their first album, "Fresh Cream", came out in 1966; this song, off the "Disraeli Gears" album, a year later, changed the complexion of guitar playing forever, with Eric Clapton's brilliant solo work. The lead singer is Jack Bruce, the bassist, with Clapton harmonizing and singing intermittent lead lines in a "call and answer" manner. Ginger Baker does amazing drum work on the toms. Incredible, iconic song.
Ginger Baker is one of the GOAT drummers. Just incredible, driving, POWER. He's hitting his tom-toms alot in this. He was one of the first to use the double-base drum set up, and he was a master. "White Room" is a good Ginger song, if you like these drums...
This! He provides such a strong foundation, the toms in White Room, especially in the outro. And also the dynamics in the Tales of Great Ulysses... it just blows my mind.
Exactly right. When I was a kid I had a friend who introduced me to this band and told me Ginger Baker was one of the best drummers in the world, including Buddy Rich. My friend grew up to be a very successful California D J. So maybe he knew what he was talking about. Good selection.
Little story. In 1968, I heard Cream live in the basement auditorium of the San Diego Convention Center. Everyone sat yoga style on the floor. Before the band came out, the roadies carried out Ginger Bakers drum kit screwed to a sheet of plywood, and nailed it to the stage. I thought "that's pretty pretentious." I did not understand why until Ginger Baker, one of the greatest rock drummers of all time, started pounding on that kit during the concert. Holy Moley! During the concert he did a drum solo while Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce, the bassist, took a break. The song was titled "Toad". It is on one of their albums. Seeing them live at the onset of their careers in such an intimate setting is still a lifelong memory. You made me smile listening to this song.
Just those three and the music is so full yet clear. Love how the old recordings keep drums on the right, guitar and bass on the left, and vocals in the center.
and a note to Amber, both Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce sang a lot in this band and they are in fact alternating vocal lines in this song........ good stuff
Eric Clapton of cream is one of my favorite guitarist. If you haven’t done Layla yet, it’s a definite must. Jordan it’s one of yours that’s for sure, but has enough elements in there for Amber also. Thank you peace ✌️
Eric Clapton's catalogue is so great, when he was with blind faith, loved In the presence of my Lord, with Derrick and the Dominoes, yes Layla, but I really also love Let it Rain. Love him with Steve Winwood, Dear Mr. Fantasy. Can't Find my way Home. Love his time with J.J. Cale and the Tulsa sound. J.J. Cale was absolutely awesome. Eric has been my absolute influence on the guitar. Badge is a great cream song.
Jack Bruce (Bass) and Eric Clapton (Guitar) can both be heard singing on this song although Bruce is the primary lead vocalist. After you have spent more time with Eric Clapton you will be able to differentiate between the two voices. Notice that there is very little cymbal work by Ginger Baker on this song. The 2005 Reunion concert filmed at The Royal Albert Hall is a great way to see and hear them live.
@@johnathandavis3693 there is actually a lot of cymbal crashes in the chorus, guitar solo and in almost every down beat in the 3rd verse, it's just muffled in the mix but you can hear it in this video. The first two verses don't have them
Eric Clapton-guitar, Jack Bruce-bass and vocals, Ginger Baker-drums. They were a supergroup, each of them considered among the best to play their instruments. PERIOD. Ginger plays a lot on the tom toms, plays a lot of rhythms that are like tribal type patterns, not like anyone else in rock. Clapton sings some of their tracks but this is Jack Bruce and Jack sings most of their records.
What’s with the run down, everybody knows, you impress nobody. Wow, you can name a trio. Besides, Baker never played ‘tribal rhythms’ until long after this
@@r.d.sandman6474 Amber and Jay didn't know the line up. Of course, we old farts know, but it is their channel and they are only in their twenties. I'm not trying to be an ass, but are you new to this channel?
Ginger got turned on to African drum music early in his life and it shows in his style with Cream. For much more, check out the doc "Beware of Mr. Baker" if you haven't already.
One of THE monster riffs of all time. This one, along with "Smoke on the Water," are the riffs every beginning guitarist wants to learn to play immediately. Cream was one of the first (if not THE first) bands to be called a "supergroup." What's that? It's easy: Get your best all-star guitarist, your best all-star bassist, your best all-star drummer. Match 'em up and you've got what they used to call a supergroup. I think this was the first band to be called that. (Am I forgetting an earlier one?) The "supergroup" never lasted more than an album or two. Just too much ego all around.
Yeah, the ego thing. Roger Waters, Greg Lake, etc, etc. Their brilliance shown the brightest when they were together ususally and I think some of them regretted leaving.
I think Cream released three albums before they split. Only lasted about two or three years. Totally agree about Deep Purple with Smoke on the Water. Cream is definitely psychedelic rock, you can hear similarities with Hendrix.
The three best pure musicians of the 60's! Eric Clapton- Guitar/Backup Vocals (The "SOUND") Jack Bruce- Bass/Lead Vocals (The "VOICE") Ginger Baker- Drums (The "THUNDER") 💯💯💯
Ginger Baker was such an insane drummer he would tape his sticks to his hands when they played in concert. Now that you know Clapton was in Cream, you now have to react to Derrick and the Domino’s.
My favorite Eric Clapton/Cream song was "Badge" back in the day. Spent so much time dancing to all of Cream's songs at the local teenage live band hangout. That was over 50 years ago! Amazing how this song brings it all back!
Cream are often called the first 'supergroup'. Three amazing talents! They were around in the mid 60s and no one sounded like Cream at that time. They were well ahead of the game and paved the way for artists like Hendrix, Zeppelin, Deep Purple and the heavy rock explosion that was to follow in the late 60s and 70s. Jack Bruce, the bassist is the singer on this one, although Clapton harmonises at times. Bruce and Clapton shared vocals, with one or the other taking the lead, depending on the song. Bruce was lead more often though. Bruce was a fantastic bassist and Ginger Baker was one of the best drummers of all-time! Cream were truly groundbreaking and genre setting, as well as being hugely successful. Unfortunately Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker didn't really get on, coming to blows on occasion. Thus they were relatively short-lived, only producing 4 albums. Their influence, however, was enormous! :)
You guys should check out Iron Butterfly- In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida. It's from 1968. I first heard it on the radio in my Dad's car one morning when he was taking us to school. We ended up just sitting in the car listening to it before we pulled out to leave. It's about 17 minutes long.
Well, if you're a guy, I get it. Every guy in my senior class in high school, including my high school boyfriend, loved it. But as for me, not so much. I'm guessing most females felt the same.... Oh, but wait. Nowdays that's a P.C. politically incorrect statement.
I saw Iron Butterfly in 1969 at So Ill Univ - Edwardsville at the Mississippi River Festival. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida lasted over 30 min., almost 45 min, and became very boring. Because of the lengthy drum solo they lost the concept of the song. Butterfly’s opening act was actually much better, Blues Image.
Cream…A power trio made up of Eric Clapton on guitar, Jack Bruce on bass and vocal and Ginger Baker on drums. One of the best groups to come out of the 60’s👍🏼😊
The live version of Crossroads is the ultimate Cream track for me! This group in the late sixties were the first real “supergroup”, formed of top class musicians with backgrounds in jazz and blues. They opened the way for power rock with bands like Deep Purple following their example. Sadly both Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker are no longer with us, but their amazing legacy lives on!
Ginger is playing 8th notes on His floor Tom. That Is the drum giving that unique sound and accenting with His snare...Ginger was one of a kind just like Keith Moon with the Who ! Jack Bruce the bass player Is singing Lead vocals and Eric Clapton Is singing the backup vocals !
Eric never thought of himself as a vocalist. But his bandmates here encouraged him to try, and much to his surprise, he could sing pretty well. He even sang lead on a couple of their songs, although it was usually Jack.
It's fantastic watching you youngsters discover and appreciate music from a bygone era. Your generation seems to be more receptive to 'classic' music than most. I grew up in the eighties. Listing to music 50+ years old would be akin to me rocking out to Cole Porter. Anyhow...if you're into this style of music, which you seem to be, might I suggest listening to "Psychotic Reaction" by The Count Five. It's definitely a banger.
listening to the absolute garbage they churn out as "new" music these days, no wonder they are all looking back at when music was made by musicians who could actually play their instruments and actually perform live!
I grew up in the 60’s early 70’s and I enjoy stations like this for the same reason. In today’s crazy times, it nice to watch things that are just fun!
My first album! Played and played this one! It was early, heavier, psychedelic sound. We played it LOUD! These THREE were masterclass musicians and creatively set a harder rock path that was SO INFLUENTIAL for subsequent rockers! Groundbreaking!
l close my eyes and I'm back in 1967, what a masterclass in drumming by Ginger Baker, such a powerhouse of a song. l played this album so often l wore the grooves out.....😃
What's odd to me are reading comments calling Cream, and other rock bands I grew up listening to, a bygone era. I've never left and I find it interesting when I watch young people discover the music I listened to as a teenager. My daughters grew up listening to this, and now my grand kids rock out with grandpa!
That is why whenever you guys do a new band you need to do three in a row for yourselfs from whatever band so you are somewhat familiar with that band and their sound
Ginger Baker, “The Fabulous Mr. Baker”, was a fantastic drummer! He hit them hard and hit them right. Cream was a fabulous band. It’s too bad they didn’t last long, but they did have some issues.
Yeah, they were so good as individuals, it was hard for them to play as a band...Plus Ginger and Jack would fight every other day...I'm actually shocked that Eric lasted 3 years with those phenomenal nut cases!!
Such a classic psychedelic hit and so much talent with all the musicians in one band! Jack Bruce was the lead singer but the others did backing vocals. thx for sharing Rob Squad :)
Cream is the Cream of the Crop, to me. Jack Bruce was a monster bass player, singer and song writer, and Ginger Baker is deservedly regarded as among the best drummers in any period, ever. We all of course know Eric Clapton's name and everyone with any sense sings his accolades. This is also my favorite song by that band simply because I really dig the bassline and guitar riff. You picked the right sound to introduce yourselves to Rock royalty, with these fellas.
They weren't called "The Cream" for nothing. They were THE CREAM, Ginger Baker (drums), Jack Bruce (bass), and Eric Clapton (guitar). Early on, Jack Bruce was doing all of the vocals, until Eric became more comfortable singing. The more powerful voice you are hearing is Jack.
@@rickcooper53 You are correct, of course. I agree. But frequently I have heard them referred to as "The Cream", and, by that, I mean that I have seen them introduced as "The Cream". And, truth told, they were.
The first ‘supergroup’, three gentlemen who play blues rock to psychedelia, sounding like a small army. Only lasted a couple of years to 1968, great live.
RIP Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker, among my favourite bass players and drummers respectively. Sunshine Of Your Love, Strange Brew, White Room, Tales Of Brave Ulysses and Crossroads are all worth a listen.
The second band I ever saw live. Yes, this is a hippie acid band. 1968. It was the American farewell tour. Jack Bruce is the singer and base player. Clapton on guitar, Ginger Baker on drums. All the were in multiple bands after Cream.
That’s Bruce on the first and third part of the verse and Clapton singing the middle part of the verses . Listen close and you’ll hear the difference their voices. Cream was the first “Super Group” with all the best musicians. A trio of guitar , bass and drums playing blues/rock with improvised solos that sometimes lasted 15 minutes.
You guys picked a classic R n R song that, to this day, gets me going. This song and "White Room" are two of my favorites in Rock n Roll...and those drums are the driving force and, of course the guitar. I'm glad you guys got to hear this fantastic classic, now..."White Room" please. You will love it, especially you J.
My hometown was pretty generous to young people in the late 60’s and built a cinder brick structure known as “The Bandshell”on a vacant lot downtown for local garage bands to play. I lived close enough to hear songs like this as I lay in my little backyard tent as a boy and for some reason Sunshine of Your Love was the only one stuck in my memory, since it was so iconic I guess. It was a great time to be a kid.
I was burnt out on college in 1974 at the age of 20, got my tuition money back after a week (which pissed my dad off because it was his money) and took off zig zagging across the US from Utah, headed East! I stopped at a small country gas station store somewhere in Alabama and bought two 8 tracks, Second Helping by Lynyrd Skynyrd (you can't drive through Alabama without singing Sweet Home Alabama!) and the greatest hits by Cream! Both albums carried me through for the next 550 miles to where I decided to call home for three months, Chapel Hill, NC! How could I leave when there was the best college hangout with beer served to 18 year old's (legal drinking age in 1974) right across the street from the NC University campus! Long live Cream and Lynyrd Skynyrd and those who have left us since 1974! By the way, I went back home to the Bay Area in CA where I worked as a janitor at a elementary school at night for the next 8 months. By then, I was ready to go back to the university where I eventually graduated! I'll never forget those Happy Days, (get it?)!!!!!!!!
Hendrix was a HUGE Clapton fan and covered this tune in some live shows right after it was released. When Jimi first discussed going to England the first thing he asked his manager was "can I meet Clapton?!?" lol
I'm ceaselessly amazed by the realization that my own foundation stones of music are new to younger listeners. This song is an iconic key to rock and roll. Cream was Eric Clapton's breakout group. Insiders knew him as a member of the Yardbirds -- Cream was the group where he emerged as a star. Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce were the very best in the business.
Ginger Baker spent months in Africa and incorporated those beats into his drumming, which makes his playin so unique. The dual voices of Jack Bruce and Eric Clapton are so powerful!
Actually, his time in Africa happened several years after Cream ended. But yeah, he was the first Western Musician who actively incorporated African rhythms and collaborated with African artists. That album he did with Fela Kuti is just mind blowing.
@@RastaSaiyaman Yep - he was a great drummer before heading over, but apparently loved Africa. Didn't he settle there in his later years? He was quite the angry curmudgeon I guess...lol.
He also teamed up with Ransome Fela Kuti from Nigeria,who was sadly killed by government agents because of his outspoken views on the Nigerian president.
I'm amazed at all the wealth of musical knowledge of this RSR squad! You all teach me something every time I watch a video and read all your comments!!
Cream was the first "super-group", meaning, the members had found success with other acts before coming together to form their own band. All three had legendary talent. Eric Clapton (guitar, vocals) you may recognize, but Jack Bruce (bass, vocals) and Ginger Baker (drums) are also legends. A great moment for the Sixties!
What jumps out to me is the difference in how drums sound then compared to now. Phil Collins changed the game in the 80's when he introduced gated reverb to drum kit. Things have never been the same ever since. Ginger Baker, the drummer, was one of the best drummers of the era.
There may have been other groups that could be called supergroups but Cream was the first to be recognized as such! And that was well deserved . Jack Bruce Bassist and lead vocals, Eric Clapton Guitar and backing vocals, Ginger Baker Drums and backing vocals
Here's the story on how this song came to be: Bass player and main song writer Jack Bruce and Lyricist Pete Brown actively sat down and pulled an all nighter to write a song, ANY song because they just couldn't get it together. So having declared that writing session a failure, Bruce picked up his bass fiddle and from the top of his head started playing that riff. As he was doing so, Brown looked out of the window and remarked "It's getting near dawn." Within a few minutes, that song they were trying their hardest to write had written itself. So when Brown and Bruce went into the studio and presented to song to Eric Clapton and drummer Ginger Baker, it was Baker who suggested that they'd slow the song down to half its tempo and Baker, who studied African music (And would later work with legendary African musician Fela Kuti) began to play those tribal rhythms which gave this song it's groove. As for Clapton, he started to quote the old song "Blue moon" in the solo, which had the others laughing but it fit in so perfectly, they ended up keeping it.
I've missed watching for a while so maybe this is old news but: You got sponsors?! That is outstanding! I am so happy for you two to see your dedication and authenticity pay off. Super excited! Congrats.
They cut off the ending. It goes on a tiny bit longer. Also, hippies did like rock; hippie and rock are not separate, not at all, but during the hippie era, rock didn't only mean aggressive stuff. Cream's biggest hits were this one, "Strange Brew" (1967), "White Room" (1968), "Crossroads" (1968), and "I Feel Free" (1966). They were all over the radio back then.
Cream - Considered to be the world's first super group. Formed in '66, they split up in '68 because of tensions between Baker and Bruce. though they were persuaded to make one more album and do a tour, with the final concerts at the Albert Hall.
Clapton sang the one repeat line "I've been waiting so long" in the instant right before you paused it when you spotted him in the band. If you go back to that moment, at about the 7:40 mark, you can clearly hear his voice, distinct from Jack Bruce singing.
Hey guys, the songs I Feel Free and Strange Brew are some other great ones from their catalogue. Cream was one of the first supergroups, Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, and Jack Bruce were all absolute masters at their craft. Oh and if you want to see them perform live, check out the video for their song Tales Of Brave Ulysses.
Drummer is a maniac. He's got like three beats going at once. Clapton's solo is interesting - and I think Brad felt it - he's behind the pocket, almost lolligagging at first, then gets out in front of the pocket. Genius. There are two people trading verses singing. Jack Bruce and Clapton. They harmonize on the bridge.
In my humble opinion you have just reacted to the greatest trio ever to take the stage with Clapton being joined by the incomparable Jack Bruce on base and the unotherdox and brilliant Ginger Baker on drums. Yes they are British!!! You might want to watch some songs from their 2005 reunion concert at the Royal Albert Hall.....absolutely brilliant. Great reaction...thank you guys
Man, Cream was aptly named, they are definitely the cream of the crop. Or were, I guess I should say, since we've lost so many people from that era. I was raised on this stuff, and I have never been more grateful than when I watch people discovering this music for the 1st time, when it makes me realize how blessed I have been in my musical education. I just realized after many a couple of of commenting on y'all's reactions that I tend to do so on both my TH-cam accounts, which is funny because I don't know why I keep thinking that y'all would somehow know it's the same person...but It's good because it means you get more people looking at your videos, even if some of them are the same people on different accounts, lol
Holly Cow does this bring back memories. I graduated from high school at 17 years old and went to the 2 mile high city the following fall and Cream was very popular then. 1971
I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! Jay says, "Hey Eric Clapton!" You're soooo young. It is so much fun watching you two. Yes, they were actually considered a part of the British invasion in the 60s. Love ya, PJ
Partied to this tune so many times. Eric Clapton lead guitar, was in Yardbirds with 2 other master guitarists, Jimmy Page & Jeff Beck. Clapton went solo with hits as "Layla" "Bell Bottom Blues" "Crossroads" as Derek and the Dominoes. Ginger Baker, RIP, was a killer drummer!
Well, that’s not entirely accurate,. Clapton, Page, and Beck were not in the band at the same time. Clapton left after the first album, replaced by Beck. Page entered the lineup to replace Beck when he left.
Layla was released in 1970, was released by Eric Clapton's 5th band, The Yardbirds, John Mayal and the blues breakers, Cream, Blind faith and derrick and the dominoes. In 1970 he wrote Layla, the song was in reference to George Harrison's wife Patti Boyd who he had fallen in love with. Wonderful Tonight released in 1976 on the album slowhand was also a song about his future wife Patti Boyd, as she and Harrison had split up and divorced. If you want you can say Derrick and the Dominoes was his 6th band due to a collaboration with his best friend and Beatles lead Guitarist George Harrison who worked under the name of George Harrison plastic ono band. He would later collaborate with Tulsan J.J. Cale and actually became a resident of Tulsa Oklahoma, this was the an era that he infused country sensibilities with his softer rock style producing great gits like lay down sally, wonderful tonight and cocaine, a song written by J.J. Cale. Eric absolutely my favorite guitarist, his influences are marvelously painted to present the genesis and progression of his life and battles. Blues was his foundation but self expression through music as his media is his legacy.
@@NmDPlm31 re:Yardbirds - Clapton, Page and Beck were not in the band at the same time but Beck and Page were. Clapton joined the Yardbirds in October 1963 and left in March 1965 and Jeff Beck came in. Bassist Paul Samwell-Smith quit in June 1966, Jimmy Page joins on Bass. In August 1966, rhythm guitarist Chris Dreja switches over to bass and Beck and Page share rhythm/lead guitar from August 1966 to November 1966. Jeff Beck leaves in November 1966 The line up of Keith Relf (lead vocals, harmonica, rhythm guitar), Chris Dreja (Bass), Jim McCarty (Drums) and Jimmy Page (lead guitar) continued until July 1968. After July 1968, the Yardbirds took a break and Jimmy Page went onto form Led Zeppelin. Cheers.
This song is beautiful in every aspect of the word. The vocals.. the drums.. the distortion on the guitar with with the riffs. Those drums are called toms and the beats that hes playing are called rudiments .. So like a right left right right left left... if you enjoy the drums you should definitely look into your rudiments.
My 16 year old mind was BLOWN hearing this the first time! Everything changed for me, re: music! Eric Clapton became my guitar guru, Ginger Baker my drum god! Love, love and still love. 68 now, by the way…still lovin…great choice. ❤️🔥❤️🔥
Amber is seriously one of the best music critics I've ever heard. Her love for musical sounds hits her soul deep down inside. Love how she appreciates so many genres from 1960's onward and seeks to understand what the songs are all about. Love it!
Pretty sure I've seen them react to material dating back to the 40's
I agree with you about Amber’s comments and reactions. Wonderful!
She has the best instincts without a doubt
Lol
Yes!
This song has some of the sickest drumming of all time. Ginger freakin' Baker. 🤘🥁
Ginger freakin' Baker!!!
Agree about Ginger Baker but he was a mad man.
Ginger Baker was a wild man. Somewhere out in the world is a doc about GB. Really good
This might be the most Ginger freakin' Bakerie that Ginger freakin' Baker has ever been.
Emphasis on 'freakin' -- often, and violently.
Jack Bruce’s vocals are superb along with his bass playing.
Both he and Clapton sing here, for anyone unknowing.
@@lisakaz35 yes, and you can tell when they take turns.
Sadly, Eric is the only living member of Cream. They were together just 2 short years, but they made a major impact on classic rock during their time. Never get tired of listening to the first fantastic power trio
Many years ago I heard this song on the radio ( had already heard it many times), and whoever the radio announcer was told a story of Elton John saying he'd been passing by a studio (I'm assuming he meant recording studio) where he saw and heard the cream, and both Clapton and Jack Bruce were exchanging vocals. When I hear this song I can definitely hear the different voices exchanging lead, and the story that radio announcer told confirms that in my mind.
The Cream , the Cream That Rises To The Top . The Best Of The Best . Clapton, Bruce and Baker .
Yes, this was a British group. Their first album, "Fresh Cream", came out in 1966; this song, off the "Disraeli Gears" album, a year later, changed the complexion of guitar playing forever, with Eric Clapton's brilliant solo work. The lead singer is Jack Bruce, the bassist, with Clapton harmonizing and singing intermittent lead lines in a "call and answer" manner. Ginger Baker does amazing drum work on the toms. Incredible, iconic song.
Well said!
Yes both Jack and Eric take turns with the vocals in this song. Eric provides all vocals in Crossroads.
Eric did lead vocals on some songs but Jack did most of them.
This essential Power Trio sound was such a welcome contrast to groups like the Beatles! We loved it forcing us from a comfort zone.
Strange Brew always gets me.
please do Cream's "White Room"...it's a must hear!!!
Yes. And Crossroads
Don’t forget Tales of Brave Ulysses
Yes!
I Feel Free, SWLABR
@@nickbarber3315 Tales of Brave Ulysses... Tales of Brave Ulysses!... Tales of Brave Ulysses!!!!!!!!
Ginger Baker is one of the GOAT drummers. Just incredible, driving, POWER. He's hitting his tom-toms alot in this. He was one of the first to use the double-base drum set up, and he was a master. "White Room" is a good Ginger song, if you like these drums...
It's amazing; he's emphasising the 1 and 3 rather than the usual 2 and 4 "backbeat" for rock. Really works!
This! He provides such a strong foundation, the toms in White Room, especially in the outro. And also the dynamics in the Tales of Great Ulysses... it just blows my mind.
@@zomfies I love these Brit Drummers - Ginger, Keith Moon, John Bonham, the Animals, the Kinks, WOW....
Toad
Exactly right. When I was a kid I had a friend who introduced me to this band and told me Ginger Baker was one of the best drummers in the world, including Buddy Rich. My friend grew up to be a very successful California D
J. So maybe he knew what he was talking about. Good selection.
Little story. In 1968, I heard Cream live in the basement auditorium of the San Diego Convention Center. Everyone sat yoga style on the floor. Before the band came out, the roadies carried out Ginger Bakers drum kit screwed to a sheet of plywood, and nailed it to the stage. I thought "that's pretty pretentious." I did not understand why until Ginger Baker, one of the greatest rock drummers of all time, started pounding on that kit during the concert. Holy Moley! During the concert he did a drum solo while Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce, the bassist, took a break. The song was titled "Toad". It is on one of their albums. Seeing them live at the onset of their careers in such an intimate setting is still a lifelong memory. You made me smile listening to this song.
Green with envy.
I agree. Wow!! What an experience for you!!
Wow Bill, you lucky LUCKY fella! I bet many of us are turning green with envy.
On Wheels of Fire
WoW, I am so envious, I remember the 1960s for the great such great music, miss those days
Jack Bruce was one of the best bass players ever and his voice live was outstanding Scotland's genuis
Nd he's keeping up with Eric
But you have to listen to their LIVE stuff to hear just how great he is. This is pretty much a beginner song.
The lead singer of Cream is bassist Jack Bruce R.I.P. to him and to drummer Ginger Baker 🤟🤘🎸🎸🥁
Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, and Jack Bruce are simply icons of classic rock.
totaly agree
Just those three and the music is so full yet clear. Love how the old recordings keep drums on the right, guitar and bass on the left, and vocals in the center.
and a note to Amber, both Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce sang a lot in this band and they are in fact alternating vocal lines in this song........ good stuff
Super Group No 1
Ginger baker is the best drummer imho
Eric Clapton of cream is one of my favorite guitarist. If you haven’t done Layla yet, it’s a definite must. Jordan it’s one of yours that’s for sure, but has enough elements in there for Amber also. Thank you peace ✌️
Layla yes! BUT you have to do the Derek and the Dominos version first, NOT the Eric Clapton unplugged version!
Derek and the Dominoes "Layla" yes, great choice!
I still love Clapton's newer version. Slow and sexy. His" Lay Down Sally " tormented me. My friends teased me constantly:)
@@sallyharrison8265 I forgot about Lay down Sally! Another good choice. Love the name!!
Eric Clapton's catalogue is so great, when he was with blind faith, loved In the presence of my Lord, with Derrick and the Dominoes, yes Layla, but I really also love Let it Rain. Love him with Steve Winwood, Dear Mr. Fantasy. Can't Find my way Home. Love his time with J.J. Cale and the Tulsa sound. J.J. Cale was absolutely awesome. Eric has been my absolute influence on the guitar. Badge is a great cream song.
Jack Bruce (Bass) and Eric Clapton (Guitar) can both be heard singing on this song although Bruce is the primary lead vocalist. After you have spent more time with Eric Clapton you will be able to differentiate between the two voices.
Notice that there is very little cymbal work by Ginger Baker on this song.
The 2005 Reunion concert filmed at The Royal Albert Hall is a great way to see and hear them live.
YES- The '05 R.A.H. show is a TREASURE....
@@johnathandavis3693 there is actually a lot of cymbal crashes in the chorus, guitar solo and in almost every down beat in the 3rd verse, it's just muffled in the mix but you can hear it in this video. The first two verses don't have them
I was able to attend the 2005 Reunion in Madison Square Garden.
Cymbals were a no no in the studio back then. They hadn't figured out how to record them so drummers weren't allowed to hit them. ;)
@@cspaikido 🙌
Its one of those classic rock songs that I'll never get tired of listening too. 😊
I feel Jack Bruce is criminally underated as a singer and bass player.
100%
Eric Clapton-guitar, Jack Bruce-bass and vocals, Ginger Baker-drums. They were a supergroup, each of them considered among the best to play their instruments. PERIOD. Ginger plays a lot on the tom toms, plays a lot of rhythms that are like tribal type patterns, not like anyone else in rock. Clapton sings some of their tracks but this is Jack Bruce and Jack sings most of their records.
Agreed 👍
Clapton sings some lines in this also. You can hear him respond to Jack's lines in the choruses.
What’s with the run down, everybody knows, you impress nobody. Wow, you can name a trio. Besides, Baker never played ‘tribal rhythms’ until long after this
@@r.d.sandman6474 Amber and Jay didn't know the line up. Of course, we old farts know, but it is their channel and they are only in their twenties. I'm not trying to be an ass, but are you new to this channel?
Ginger got turned on to African drum music early in his life and it shows in his style with Cream. For much more, check out the doc "Beware of Mr. Baker" if you haven't already.
I grew up in the 60s, yes the hippy days and this was a big-time hit for us. Cream was huge
Yes me too! And although I was born and lived in Chicago my mother was British from England! We loved all the British rock!
One of THE monster riffs of all time. This one, along with "Smoke on the Water," are the riffs every beginning guitarist wants to learn to play immediately. Cream was one of the first (if not THE first) bands to be called a "supergroup." What's that? It's easy: Get your best all-star guitarist, your best all-star bassist, your best all-star drummer. Match 'em up and you've got what they used to call a supergroup. I think this was the first band to be called that. (Am I forgetting an earlier one?) The "supergroup" never lasted more than an album or two. Just too much ego all around.
Smoke on the water was a huge part of my day back then!
Yeah, the ego thing. Roger Waters, Greg Lake, etc, etc. Their brilliance shown the brightest when they were together ususally and I think some of them regretted leaving.
Was just coming here to request Deep Purple! Smoke on the Water is a fantastic place for them to start!
I suggest "I'd love to change the world" by 10 years after. You will love it garenteed.
I think Cream released three albums before they split. Only lasted about two or three years. Totally agree about Deep Purple with Smoke on the Water. Cream is definitely psychedelic rock, you can hear similarities with Hendrix.
The three best pure musicians of the 60's!
Eric Clapton- Guitar/Backup Vocals (The "SOUND")
Jack Bruce- Bass/Lead Vocals (The "VOICE")
Ginger Baker- Drums (The "THUNDER")
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All superstars in this band. Early rock.
“White Room” was their best and biggest hit.. also Eric Clapton was the guitarist before he went solo
He formed Blind Faith after leaving Cream and going solo. Quite a career he's had. LOL
And before Cream he was in the Yardbirds, and then John Mayall's Bluesbreakers. And of course don't forget Derek and the Dominos!
Both this and White Room are great, but the whole album Sunshine of Your Love came from (Disraeli Gears) is well worth a listen.
Most definitely gotta here “White Room”
Derek and the domino's were out b4 cream. Derek is his real first name btw. Rock On
Ginger Baker was such an insane drummer he would tape his sticks to his hands when they played in concert. Now that you know Clapton was in Cream, you now have to react to Derrick and the Domino’s.
Derek....
My favorite Eric Clapton/Cream song was "Badge" back in the day. Spent so much time dancing to all of Cream's songs at the local teenage live band hangout. That was over 50 years ago! Amazing how this song brings it all back!
My favorite too!
Badge written by George Harrison
@@WilliamHMusic-oldschool george also plays on that song.
Common Sense , you must have been at the same “Youth Center “ as I was !
Every young band that played there did this song ! God, I miss those days !!
Love BADGE!!!
Cream are often called the first 'supergroup'. Three amazing talents! They were around in the mid 60s and no one sounded like Cream at that time. They were well ahead of the game and paved the way for artists like Hendrix, Zeppelin, Deep Purple and the heavy rock explosion that was to follow in the late 60s and 70s. Jack Bruce, the bassist is the singer on this one, although Clapton harmonises at times. Bruce and Clapton shared vocals, with one or the other taking the lead, depending on the song. Bruce was lead more often though. Bruce was a fantastic bassist and Ginger Baker was one of the best drummers of all-time! Cream were truly groundbreaking and genre setting, as well as being hugely successful. Unfortunately Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker didn't really get on, coming to blows on occasion. Thus they were relatively short-lived, only producing 4 albums. Their influence, however, was enormous! :)
I'm so glad you enjoy my generation's music! Ginger Baker used a double base in his drum kit.
It still surprises me that there are people who have never heard that riff before! Just a killer.
60 years ago.there grandpa probably knows.orifu listen to the sound track of goodfellow. 😊
It plays during one of the most iconic movie scenes of all time during "Goodfellas."
You guys should check out Iron Butterfly- In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida. It's from 1968. I first heard it on the radio in my Dad's car one morning when he was taking us to school. We ended up just sitting in the car listening to it before we pulled out to leave. It's about 17 minutes long.
That's a song a DJ would put on when they had to go to the bathroom.
@@OldBoiler62 They could go out to dinner during this one!
Well, if you're a guy, I get it. Every guy in my senior class in high school, including my high school boyfriend, loved it. But as for me, not so much. I'm guessing most females felt the same.... Oh, but wait. Nowdays that's a P.C. politically incorrect statement.
Definitely do the long version (17 minutes) to get that drum solo in the middle.
I saw Iron Butterfly in 1969 at So Ill Univ - Edwardsville at the Mississippi River Festival. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida lasted over 30 min., almost 45 min, and became very boring. Because of the lengthy drum solo they lost the concept of the song. Butterfly’s opening act was actually much better, Blues Image.
Cream…A power trio made up of Eric Clapton on guitar, Jack Bruce on bass and vocal and Ginger Baker on drums.
One of the best groups to come out of the 60’s👍🏼😊
I remember when this came out on the radio in 1967 on 1050 Chum Toronto radio. I was 14.
Y'all are so lucky to be hearing these songs for the first time! It's like waking up as a kid on Christmas morning!
As an old hippie chick who had all their albums back in the day, they were definitely a hippie band! 😁❤
Not sure about Ginger Baker though!
I think I would have said it better of I'd said their music was listened to and loved by hippies! ✌❤
Yep me too...dancing with my go go boots on!
oh yea
The live version of Crossroads is the ultimate Cream track for me! This group in the late sixties were the first real “supergroup”, formed of top class musicians with backgrounds in jazz and blues. They opened the way for power rock with bands like Deep Purple following their example. Sadly both Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker are no longer with us, but their amazing legacy lives on!
Ginger is playing 8th notes on His floor Tom. That Is the drum giving that unique sound and accenting with His snare...Ginger was one of a kind just like Keith Moon with the Who ! Jack Bruce the bass player Is singing Lead vocals and Eric Clapton Is singing the backup vocals !
Eric never thought of himself as a vocalist. But his bandmates here encouraged him to try, and much to his surprise, he could sing pretty well. He even sang lead on a couple of their songs, although it was usually Jack.
Sunshine is pretty much a duet between Eric and Bruce though, they trading off verses back and forth.
Yessir....Love It !
yep I have been playing drums for 45 years so I can hear it as I am listening to it and picturing what Ginger is doing he was so great
Hard to fathom this much great sound coming from 3 dudes.
We really did have the best music - nice that it's still finding new fans!
"Tales of Brave Ulysses" is a banger. Very psychedelic; I know it will appeal to Amber's "neo-hippie'" streak lol.
Love tales of brave Ulysses!
Oh yes, Amber will love it.
Ab. So. Lute. Ly!!!
Tiny purple fishes run, laughing, through your fingers...
@@t.j.payeur5331 Might need a yellow submarine to get a good look at 'em
It's fantastic watching you youngsters discover and appreciate music from a bygone era. Your generation seems to be more receptive to 'classic' music than most. I grew up in the eighties. Listing to music 50+ years old would be akin to me rocking out to Cole Porter. Anyhow...if you're into this style of music, which you seem to be, might I suggest listening to "Psychotic Reaction" by The Count Five. It's definitely a banger.
I would add "I had too much to dream last night" by the Electric Prunes.
listening to the absolute garbage they churn out as "new" music these days, no wonder they are all looking back at when music was made by musicians who could actually play their instruments and actually perform live!
I grew up in the 60’s early 70’s and I enjoy stations like this for the same reason. In today’s crazy times, it nice to watch things that are just fun!
I am with you it makes me happy seeing these young folks really enjoying real music
Crazy to hear someone call people my age, 44, youngsters . I certainly don't feel young.
Eric Clapton's solos in their live recording of Crossroads are among the very best in rock and roll!
This is Bass player Jack Bruce on lead vocals.
Yet another great 3-piece band!
My first album! Played and played this one! It was early, heavier, psychedelic sound. We played it LOUD! These THREE were masterclass musicians and creatively set a harder rock path that was SO INFLUENTIAL for subsequent rockers! Groundbreaking!
l close my eyes and I'm back in 1967, what a masterclass in drumming by Ginger Baker, such a powerhouse of a song. l played this album so often l wore the grooves out.....😃
I love how music can make you instantly time travel!! Great comment! 💖
What's odd to me are reading comments calling Cream, and other rock bands I grew up listening to, a bygone era. I've never left and I find it interesting when I watch young people discover the music I listened to as a teenager. My daughters grew up listening to this, and now my grand kids rock out with grandpa!
That is why whenever you guys do a new band you need to do three in a row for yourselfs from whatever band so you are somewhat familiar with that band and their sound
You guys are so great love you both
Ginger Baker, “The Fabulous Mr. Baker”, was a fantastic drummer! He hit them hard and hit them right. Cream was a fabulous band. It’s too bad they didn’t last long, but they did have some issues.
They didn't last cause Mr. Baker kept terrorizing Mr. Bruce.
@@thomasmccracken8819 Ginger Baker: Great drummer, total asshole.
Yeah, they were so good as individuals, it was hard for them to play as a band...Plus Ginger and Jack would fight every other day...I'm actually shocked that Eric lasted 3 years with those phenomenal nut cases!!
Yes - Ginger Baker was a ' Speed Freak ' ( Methamphetamine ) and moved to Italy because of tax problems
Strange Brew is one of my favorites by Cream.
Such a classic psychedelic hit and so much talent with all the musicians in one band! Jack Bruce was the lead singer but the others did backing vocals. thx for sharing Rob Squad :)
Again another great song from the 60s it was a great time to be alive wouldn't have missed it for the world so glad I was there
Truth……how freaking lucky were we???❤️❤️❤️❤️
I was a kid in the sixties, but we still had the Beatles and the Monkees on Saturday mornings. In December of 1969, I turned 13.
I've been feeling old lately, but the Rob squad keeps reminding me of the awesome music we have lived throughh
Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce later formed a band called BBM with Gary Moore who was the guitarist from Thin Lizzy.
2 guitars and 1 drum set mixed with the best musicians, what a sound.
So HEAVY. This band was the heaviest, coolest, most rockin' three dudes out there in the '60s. Iconic.
Cream is the Cream of the Crop, to me. Jack Bruce was a monster bass player, singer and song writer, and Ginger Baker is deservedly regarded as among the best drummers in any period, ever. We all of course know Eric Clapton's name and everyone with any sense sings his accolades. This is also my favorite song by that band simply because I really dig the bassline and guitar riff. You picked the right sound to introduce yourselves to Rock royalty, with these fellas.
I think this is my all time favorite romantic song. Cream is one of the best groups of the 60s
So much sound from three individuals. Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker.
When cream hit the scene everything was psychedelic.
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.......................amazing how good 3 people can sound..........still have all my original Cream and Yardbirds LP albums...
ELP, CSN, ZZ Top...
They weren't called "The Cream" for nothing. They were THE CREAM, Ginger Baker (drums), Jack Bruce (bass), and Eric Clapton (guitar). Early on, Jack Bruce was doing all of the vocals, until Eric became more comfortable singing. The more powerful voice you are hearing is Jack.
The group is Cream, not The Cream!
@@rickcooper53 You are correct, of course. I agree. But frequently I have heard them referred to as "The Cream", and, by that, I mean that I have seen them introduced as "The Cream". And, truth told, they were.
You're right, they weren't called The Cream.
Eric sings on this back and forth.
They were initially referred to as The Cream as in "The cream of the crop" but then just Cream before the release of their first album
The first ‘supergroup’, three gentlemen who play blues rock to psychedelia, sounding like a small army. Only lasted a couple of years to 1968, great live.
RIP Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker, among my favourite bass players and drummers respectively. Sunshine Of Your Love, Strange Brew, White Room, Tales Of Brave Ulysses and Crossroads are all worth a listen.
Layla ! The Clap master. Eric Clapton . Beautiful piano solo.
The second band I ever saw live. Yes, this is a hippie acid band. 1968. It was the American farewell tour. Jack Bruce is the singer and base player. Clapton on guitar, Ginger Baker on drums. All the were in multiple bands after Cream.
That’s Bruce on the first and third part of the verse and Clapton singing the middle part of the verses . Listen close and you’ll hear the difference their voices. Cream was the first “Super Group” with all the best musicians. A trio of guitar , bass and drums playing blues/rock with improvised solos that sometimes lasted 15 minutes.
You guys picked a classic R n R song that, to this day, gets me going. This song and "White Room" are two of my favorites in Rock n Roll...and those drums are the driving force and, of course the guitar. I'm glad you guys got to hear this fantastic classic, now..."White Room" please. You will love it, especially you J.
My hometown was pretty generous to young people in the late 60’s and built a cinder brick structure known as “The Bandshell”on a vacant lot downtown for local garage bands to play. I lived close enough to hear songs like this as I lay in my little backyard tent as a boy and for some reason Sunshine of Your Love was the only one stuck in my memory, since it was so iconic I guess. It was a great time to be a kid.
Cream was a transformative group in 1967. They were a huge cog in the evolution of rock and roll. Eric Clapton on guitar. It's heavy music.
I was burnt out on college in 1974 at the age of 20, got my tuition money back after a week (which pissed my dad off because it was his money) and took off zig zagging across the US from Utah, headed East! I stopped at a small country gas station store somewhere in Alabama and bought two 8 tracks, Second Helping by Lynyrd Skynyrd (you can't drive through Alabama without singing Sweet Home Alabama!) and the greatest hits by Cream! Both albums carried me through for the next 550 miles to where I decided to call home for three months, Chapel Hill, NC! How could I leave when there was the best college hangout with beer served to 18 year old's (legal drinking age in 1974) right across the street from the NC University campus! Long live Cream and Lynyrd Skynyrd and those who have left us since 1974! By the way, I went back home to the Bay Area in CA where I worked as a janitor at a elementary school at night for the next 8 months. By then, I was ready to go back to the university where I eventually graduated! I'll never forget those Happy Days, (get it?)!!!!!!!!
Hendrix was a HUGE Clapton fan and covered this tune in some live shows right after it was released. When Jimi first discussed going to England the first thing he asked his manager was "can I meet Clapton?!?" lol
I'm ceaselessly amazed by the realization that my own foundation stones of music are new to younger listeners.
This song is an iconic key to rock and roll. Cream was Eric Clapton's breakout group. Insiders knew him as a member of the Yardbirds -- Cream was the group where he emerged as a star. Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce were the very best in the business.
This is a special group put together of all star musicians who were already known as elite.
I was in 7th grade when this came out. Still gives me chills all these years later.
Jack Bruce did the majority of the singing for Cream.
Ginger Baker spent months in Africa and incorporated those beats into his drumming, which makes his playin so unique. The dual voices of Jack Bruce and Eric Clapton are so powerful!
Actually, his time in Africa happened several years after Cream ended. But yeah, he was the first Western Musician who actively incorporated African rhythms and collaborated with African artists. That album he did with Fela Kuti is just mind blowing.
@@RastaSaiyaman Yep - he was a great drummer before heading over, but apparently loved Africa. Didn't he settle there in his later years? He was quite the angry curmudgeon I guess...lol.
@@Guitaural. Lived in Italy in later years I think.
@@Guitaural. he was a jazz drummer before Cream.
He also teamed up with Ransome Fela Kuti from Nigeria,who was sadly killed by government agents because of his outspoken views on the Nigerian president.
I'm amazed at all the wealth of musical knowledge of this RSR squad! You all teach me something every time I watch a video and read all your comments!!
Cream was the first "super-group", meaning, the members had found success with other acts before coming together to form their own band. All three had legendary talent. Eric Clapton (guitar, vocals) you may recognize, but Jack Bruce (bass, vocals) and Ginger Baker (drums) are also legends. A great moment for the Sixties!
What jumps out to me is the difference in how drums sound then compared to now. Phil Collins changed the game in the 80's when he introduced gated reverb to drum kit. Things have never been the same ever since. Ginger Baker, the drummer, was one of the best drummers of the era.
The stirring of the waves.
There may have been other groups that could be called supergroups but Cream was the first to be recognized as such! And that was well deserved . Jack Bruce Bassist and lead vocals, Eric Clapton Guitar and backing vocals, Ginger Baker Drums and backing vocals
Here's the story on how this song came to be: Bass player and main song writer Jack Bruce and Lyricist Pete Brown actively sat down and pulled an all nighter to write a song, ANY song because they just couldn't get it together. So having declared that writing session a failure, Bruce picked up his bass fiddle and from the top of his head started playing that riff. As he was doing so, Brown looked out of the window and remarked "It's getting near dawn." Within a few minutes, that song they were trying their hardest to write had written itself.
So when Brown and Bruce went into the studio and presented to song to Eric Clapton and drummer Ginger Baker, it was Baker who suggested that they'd slow the song down to half its tempo and Baker, who studied African music (And would later work with legendary African musician Fela Kuti) began to play those tribal rhythms which gave this song it's groove.
As for Clapton, he started to quote the old song "Blue moon" in the solo, which had the others laughing but it fit in so perfectly, they ended up keeping it.
All these years and i just hear this story today?????
@@HarborLockRoad Look up the Classic albums episode on "Disreally Gears" and Jack Bruce and Pete Brown tell it the way I put it here.
Blue Moon!!! OMG! I can hear it now! Different key albeit, but DAMN! There it is staring you right in the face!!
I've missed watching for a while so maybe this is old news but: You got sponsors?! That is outstanding! I am so happy for you two to see your dedication and authenticity pay off. Super excited! Congrats.
You all are adorable. Cream was considered the first super group.
It's one of the greatest and most recognizable riffs ever played.
They cut off the ending. It goes on a tiny bit longer. Also, hippies did like rock; hippie and rock are not separate, not at all, but during the hippie era, rock didn't only mean aggressive stuff. Cream's biggest hits were this one, "Strange Brew" (1967), "White Room" (1968), "Crossroads" (1968), and "I Feel Free" (1966). They were all over the radio back then.
Cream - Considered to be the world's first super group. Formed in '66, they split up in '68 because of tensions between Baker and Bruce. though they were persuaded to make one more album and do a tour, with the final concerts at the Albert Hall.
I met Jack Bruce, the lead singer in London in a pub and had a drink with him. What a nice bloke.
Jack Bruce sings the majority of the songs and writes them.........a brilliant bassist and all round muso. 🔥☮️✌️
Probably the GOAT three person band! They broke up around '70.
Clapton sang the one repeat line "I've been waiting so long" in the instant right before you paused it when you spotted him in the band. If you go back to that moment, at about the 7:40 mark, you can clearly hear his voice, distinct from Jack Bruce singing.
Hey guys, the songs I Feel Free and Strange Brew are some other great ones from their catalogue. Cream was one of the first supergroups, Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, and Jack Bruce were all absolute masters at their craft. Oh and if you want to see them perform live, check out the video for their song Tales Of Brave Ulysses.
Drummer is a maniac. He's got like three beats going at once. Clapton's solo is interesting - and I think Brad felt it - he's behind the pocket, almost lolligagging at first, then gets out in front of the pocket. Genius. There are two people trading verses singing. Jack Bruce and Clapton. They harmonize on the bridge.
Who is Brad?
Omg. I am so thankful that I lived in a place that fostered my musical look on the world
Saw Cream Live - this cracks me up
In my humble opinion you have just reacted to the greatest trio ever to take the stage with Clapton being joined by the incomparable Jack Bruce on base and the unotherdox and brilliant Ginger Baker on drums. Yes they are British!!! You might want to watch some songs from their 2005 reunion concert at the Royal Albert Hall.....absolutely brilliant. Great reaction...thank you guys
Man, Cream was aptly named, they are definitely the cream of the crop. Or were, I guess I should say, since we've lost so many people from that era. I was raised on this stuff, and I have never been more grateful than when I watch people discovering this music for the 1st time, when it makes me realize how blessed I have been in my musical education.
I just realized after many a couple of of commenting on y'all's reactions that I tend to do so on both my TH-cam accounts, which is funny because I don't know why I keep thinking that y'all would somehow know it's the same person...but It's good because it means you get more people looking at your videos, even if some of them are the same people on different accounts, lol
Now you see what us boomers had in music in the 60s 70s and early 80s
This is rock at its best love Cream
Holly Cow does this bring back memories. I graduated from high school at 17 years old and went to the 2 mile high city the following fall and Cream was very popular then. 1971
I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! Jay says, "Hey Eric Clapton!" You're soooo young. It is so much fun watching you two. Yes, they were actually considered a part of the British invasion in the 60s. Love ya, PJ
Partied to this tune so many times. Eric Clapton lead guitar, was in Yardbirds with 2 other master guitarists, Jimmy Page & Jeff Beck. Clapton went solo with hits as "Layla" "Bell Bottom Blues" "Crossroads" as Derek and the Dominoes. Ginger Baker, RIP, was a killer drummer!
I loved the Yardbirds some 50+ years ago!
Well, that’s not entirely accurate,. Clapton, Page, and Beck were not in the band at the same time. Clapton left after the first album, replaced by Beck. Page entered the lineup to replace Beck when he left.
Layla was released in 1970, was released by Eric Clapton's 5th band, The Yardbirds, John Mayal and the blues breakers, Cream, Blind faith and derrick and the dominoes. In 1970 he wrote Layla, the song was in reference to George Harrison's wife Patti Boyd who he had fallen in love with. Wonderful Tonight released in 1976 on the album slowhand was also a song about his future wife Patti Boyd, as she and Harrison had split up and divorced. If you want you can say Derrick and the Dominoes was his 6th band due to a collaboration with his best friend and Beatles lead Guitarist George Harrison who worked under the name of George Harrison plastic ono band. He would later collaborate with Tulsan J.J. Cale and actually became a resident of Tulsa Oklahoma, this was the an era that he infused country sensibilities with his softer rock style producing great gits like lay down sally, wonderful tonight and cocaine, a song written by J.J. Cale.
Eric absolutely my favorite guitarist, his influences are marvelously
painted to present the genesis and progression of his life and battles. Blues was his foundation but self expression through music as his media is his legacy.
@@NmDPlm31 re:Yardbirds - Clapton, Page and Beck were not in the band at the same time but Beck and Page were. Clapton joined the Yardbirds in October 1963 and left in March 1965 and Jeff Beck came in. Bassist Paul Samwell-Smith quit in June 1966, Jimmy Page joins on Bass. In August 1966, rhythm guitarist Chris Dreja switches over to bass and Beck and Page share rhythm/lead guitar from August 1966 to November 1966. Jeff Beck leaves in November 1966 The line up of Keith Relf (lead vocals, harmonica, rhythm guitar), Chris Dreja (Bass), Jim McCarty (Drums) and Jimmy Page (lead guitar) continued until July 1968. After July 1968, the Yardbirds took a break and Jimmy Page went onto form Led Zeppelin. Cheers.
@@garbider Yes. I stand corrected. I forgot about Page on the bass. Good call.
This song is beautiful in every aspect of the word. The vocals.. the drums.. the distortion on the guitar with with the riffs.
Those drums are called toms and the beats that hes playing are called rudiments ..
So like a right left right right left left... if you enjoy the drums you should definitely look into your rudiments.
My 16 year old mind was BLOWN hearing this the first time! Everything changed
for me, re: music! Eric Clapton became my guitar guru, Ginger Baker my drum god!
Love, love and still love. 68 now, by the way…still lovin…great choice. ❤️🔥❤️🔥
That's some dang good tunes! Doesn't get much better.