WE DIDN'T KNOW HE WAS IN THIS BAND!!.| FIRST TIME HEARING Cream - Sunshine Of Your Love REACTION

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  • @christianalander9487
    @christianalander9487 2 ปีที่แล้ว +532

    This song has some of the sickest drumming of all time. Ginger freakin' Baker. 🤘🥁

    • @icepick1514
      @icepick1514 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Ginger freakin' Baker!!!

    • @sonseals
      @sonseals 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Agree about Ginger Baker but he was a mad man.

    • @dougstrother3845
      @dougstrother3845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Ginger Baker was a wild man. Somewhere out in the world is a doc about GB. Really good

    • @stebstebanesier6205
      @stebstebanesier6205 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      This might be the most Ginger freakin' Bakerie that Ginger freakin' Baker has ever been.

    • @therealxunil2
      @therealxunil2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Emphasis on 'freakin' -- often, and violently.

  • @marlecmarine5393
    @marlecmarine5393 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    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.....😃

    • @sumofo9742
      @sumofo9742 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love how music can make you instantly time travel!! Great comment! 💖

  • @robynsmith3040
    @robynsmith3040 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Strange Brew is one of my favorites by Cream.

  • @djmull63
    @djmull63 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jack Bruce voice was something else and boy could he play Bass.

  • @derekdamms7380
    @derekdamms7380 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi guys, i'm from (england) & i was a big big fan of "cream" in the 70s. the band consisted of (eric clapton) lead guitarist, (jack bruce) bass guitarist & singer & (ginger baker) drummer, who insidently was rated has one of the top drummers in the world at the time. next to (gene krupper) from the states.

  • @suzettebavier4412
    @suzettebavier4412 ปีที่แล้ว

    "In The White Room" by Cream is their Very BEST

  • @johnbertonejr.2429
    @johnbertonejr.2429 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Learned how to play guitar with this song. Wish I could still play.

  • @donjacoronado7707
    @donjacoronado7707 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We called it, acid rock but I think now they call it psychedelic

  • @lepoetress
    @lepoetress 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This and I Feel Free are my favorites.

  • @EyezenMediaProds
    @EyezenMediaProds 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clapton was also in DEREK AND THE DOMINOES

  • @mikerayland
    @mikerayland ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the greatest base players of all time Jack Bruce .........

  • @axion8788
    @axion8788 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The entire thing about this song is Baker's control of time.

  • @hollypinkley7936
    @hollypinkley7936 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    love Eric Clapton before he was Eric Clapton & before he forever changed rock music with his fabulous guitar - that riff is used later in Cocaine!!!

  • @piratecomedy
    @piratecomedy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always suggest " Layla " By Derick and the Domino's ( Another Eric Clapton group . )

  • @jeffkatt
    @jeffkatt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Eric Clapton on guitar 🎸😍

  • @robertscoggin
    @robertscoggin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clapton and Bruce are trading off on the lead vocal

  • @wallytverstol8627
    @wallytverstol8627 ปีที่แล้ว

    the viet anm era may have been the best rock n roll years

  • @ge0rgeharris218
    @ge0rgeharris218 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jack Bruce is the singer!!!

  • @DP-hy4vh
    @DP-hy4vh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jimmy Conway standing at the bar and smoking a cigarette while figuring out how to whack Morrie.

  • @Charityf100
    @Charityf100 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤️

  • @scottkaye7932
    @scottkaye7932 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys kill it. All my love from a 60 year old ex alcoholic

  • @robertgreen7202
    @robertgreen7202 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Try Cream - Tales of Brave Ulysses...

  • @mbspoobah
    @mbspoobah 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nope, lead singer is mostly Jack Bruce, the high notes, and he is the bass player.

  • @Windowswatcher
    @Windowswatcher 2 ปีที่แล้ว +294

    Jack Bruce’s vocals are superb along with his bass playing.

    • @lisakaz35
      @lisakaz35 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Both he and Clapton sing here, for anyone unknowing.

    • @tonyhomant244
      @tonyhomant244 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@lisakaz35 yes, and you can tell when they take turns.

    • @jbrobinson2728
      @jbrobinson2728 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      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

    • @clairearendse4877
      @clairearendse4877 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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.

  • @arlenerivera6631
    @arlenerivera6631 2 ปีที่แล้ว +314

    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!

    • @vancelubben5300
      @vancelubben5300 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Pretty sure I've seen them react to material dating back to the 40's

    • @royjunior3349
      @royjunior3349 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I agree with you about Amber’s comments and reactions. Wonderful!

    • @goittoog7563
      @goittoog7563 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      She has the best instincts without a doubt

    • @richardbertrand3217
      @richardbertrand3217 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol

    • @garyneilson3075
      @garyneilson3075 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes!

  • @danteedee8204
    @danteedee8204 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I feel Jack Bruce is criminally underated as a singer and bass player.

  • @echopryme
    @echopryme ปีที่แล้ว +46

    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")
    💯💯💯

  • @ryanjsgrandma2009
    @ryanjsgrandma2009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    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 ✌️

    • @pal4204
      @pal4204 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Layla yes! BUT you have to do the Derek and the Dominos version first, NOT the Eric Clapton unplugged version!

    • @karenkat1111
      @karenkat1111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Derek and the Dominoes "Layla" yes, great choice!

    • @sallyharrison8265
      @sallyharrison8265 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I still love Clapton's newer version. Slow and sexy. His" Lay Down Sally " tormented me. My friends teased me constantly:)

    • @ryanjsgrandma2009
      @ryanjsgrandma2009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@sallyharrison8265 I forgot about Lay down Sally! Another good choice. Love the name!!

    • @Lane2268
      @Lane2268 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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.

  • @jjm2308
    @jjm2308 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Jack Bruce was one of the best bass players ever and his voice live was outstanding Scotland's genuis

    • @thomasbertsch7270
      @thomasbertsch7270 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nd he's keeping up with Eric

  • @koibster
    @koibster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +257

    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.

    • @danwohlslagel1277
      @danwohlslagel1277 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Well said!

    • @timothyparsons8327
      @timothyparsons8327 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes both Jack and Eric take turns with the vocals in this song. Eric provides all vocals in Crossroads.

    • @alanmackie7012
      @alanmackie7012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Eric did lead vocals on some songs but Jack did most of them.

    • @gregedmand9939
      @gregedmand9939 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This essential Power Trio sound was such a welcome contrast to groups like the Beatles! We loved it forcing us from a comfort zone.

    • @bigpants6121
      @bigpants6121 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Strange Brew always gets me.

  • @audiewaterson1223
    @audiewaterson1223 2 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    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.

  • @pauljansen1137
    @pauljansen1137 2 ปีที่แล้ว +395

    please do Cream's "White Room"...it's a must hear!!!

  • @jonathanlindsey463
    @jonathanlindsey463 2 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    “White Room” was their best and biggest hit.. also Eric Clapton was the guitarist before he went solo

    • @Straydogger
      @Straydogger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He formed Blind Faith after leaving Cream and going solo. Quite a career he's had. LOL

    • @donaldb1
      @donaldb1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      And before Cream he was in the Yardbirds, and then John Mayall's Bluesbreakers. And of course don't forget Derek and the Dominos!

    • @mnomadvfx
      @mnomadvfx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Both this and White Room are great, but the whole album Sunshine of Your Love came from (Disraeli Gears) is well worth a listen.

    • @lordandpomeroy
      @lordandpomeroy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Most definitely gotta here “White Room”

    • @carybrauer9669
      @carybrauer9669 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Derek and the domino's were out b4 cream. Derek is his real first name btw. Rock On

  • @paulmitchell5876
    @paulmitchell5876 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    The lead singer of Cream is bassist Jack Bruce R.I.P. to him and to drummer Ginger Baker 🤟🤘🎸🎸🥁

  • @debrabeck9630
    @debrabeck9630 2 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    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.

    • @thomasmccracken8819
      @thomasmccracken8819 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They didn't last cause Mr. Baker kept terrorizing Mr. Bruce.

    • @academyofshem
      @academyofshem 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@thomasmccracken8819 Ginger Baker: Great drummer, total asshole.

    • @ICU2B4UDO
      @ICU2B4UDO 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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!!

    • @kingscairn
      @kingscairn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes - Ginger Baker was a ' Speed Freak ' ( Methamphetamine ) and moved to Italy because of tax problems

  • @alanhandleman6513
    @alanhandleman6513 2 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    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
      @rickcooper53 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The group is Cream, not The Cream!

    • @alanhandleman6513
      @alanhandleman6513 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@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.

    • @rdm4509
      @rdm4509 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're right, they weren't called The Cream.

    • @custardflan
      @custardflan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Eric sings on this back and forth.

    • @alrivers2297
      @alrivers2297 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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

  • @salhaney
    @salhaney 2 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, and Jack Bruce are simply icons of classic rock.

    • @lloydertel1
      @lloydertel1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      totaly agree

    • @charlier7959
      @charlier7959 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

    • @garyhamalainen1651
      @garyhamalainen1651 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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

    • @bigpants6121
      @bigpants6121 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Super Group No 1

    • @johngianiodis7290
      @johngianiodis7290 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ginger baker is the best drummer imho

  • @tonyherrera2570
    @tonyherrera2570 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    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👍🏼😊

  • @Codex7777
    @Codex7777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    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! :)

  • @MidwesternCornbilly
    @MidwesternCornbilly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +213

    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
      @johnathandavis3693 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      YES- The '05 R.A.H. show is a TREASURE....

    • @artsilva
      @artsilva 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@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

    • @cspaikido
      @cspaikido 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I was able to attend the 2005 Reunion in Madison Square Garden.

    • @rudge12000
      @rudge12000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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. ;)

    • @taradevine6026
      @taradevine6026 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cspaikido 🙌

  • @blakesuggs8380
    @blakesuggs8380 2 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    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 !

    • @jamesredman1263
      @jamesredman1263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

    • @frankdtank7444
      @frankdtank7444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sunshine is pretty much a duet between Eric and Bruce though, they trading off verses back and forth.

    • @blakesuggs8380
      @blakesuggs8380 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yessir....Love It !

    • @mikey7189
      @mikey7189 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @johnathandavis3693
    @johnathandavis3693 2 ปีที่แล้ว +452

    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...

    • @zomfies
      @zomfies 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It's amazing; he's emphasising the 1 and 3 rather than the usual 2 and 4 "backbeat" for rock. Really works!

    • @nateashe3140
      @nateashe3140 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      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.

    • @johnathandavis3693
      @johnathandavis3693 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@zomfies I love these Brit Drummers - Ginger, Keith Moon, John Bonham, the Animals, the Kinks, WOW....

    • @raydescalzo
      @raydescalzo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Toad

    • @robertbruner835
      @robertbruner835 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      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.

  • @cecilias6913
    @cecilias6913 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I'm so glad you enjoy my generation's music! Ginger Baker used a double base in his drum kit.

  • @nocal7290
    @nocal7290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    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.

    • @PedroConejo1939
      @PedroConejo1939 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I would add "I had too much to dream last night" by the Electric Prunes.

    • @sherbert500
      @sherbert500 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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!

    • @kathym201
      @kathym201 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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!

    • @craiggallagher9110
      @craiggallagher9110 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am with you it makes me happy seeing these young folks really enjoying real music

    • @John_Locke_108
      @John_Locke_108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Crazy to hear someone call people my age, 44, youngsters . I certainly don't feel young.

  • @daveowens9849
    @daveowens9849 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    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!

  • @billhallisey7298
    @billhallisey7298 2 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    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.

    • @janetmitchell4452
      @janetmitchell4452 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Green with envy.

    • @mstewart109
      @mstewart109 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I agree. Wow!! What an experience for you!!

    • @Markogleby
      @Markogleby 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Wow Bill, you lucky LUCKY fella! I bet many of us are turning green with envy.

    • @gsparkman
      @gsparkman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      On Wheels of Fire

    • @mynamemcgregor
      @mynamemcgregor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      WoW, I am so envious, I remember the 1960s for the great such great music, miss those days

  • @tonycandela-eo3fb
    @tonycandela-eo3fb 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    The Cream , the Cream That Rises To The Top . The Best Of The Best . Clapton, Bruce and Baker .

  • @LordKenebutch
    @LordKenebutch ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Its one of those classic rock songs that I'll never get tired of listening too. 😊

  • @michaelfoster5577
    @michaelfoster5577 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    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!

  • @blackprix
    @blackprix 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I grew up in the 60s, yes the hippy days and this was a big-time hit for us. Cream was huge

    • @juliemanarin4127
      @juliemanarin4127 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes me too! And although I was born and lived in Chicago my mother was British from England! We loved all the British rock!

  • @RDRussell2
    @RDRussell2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +291

    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.

    • @pamelaklug8476
      @pamelaklug8476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Smoke on the water was a huge part of my day back then!

    • @deborahstrickland9845
      @deborahstrickland9845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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.

    • @karenkat1111
      @karenkat1111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Was just coming here to request Deep Purple! Smoke on the Water is a fantastic place for them to start!

    • @jamesrearick2672
      @jamesrearick2672 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I suggest "I'd love to change the world" by 10 years after. You will love it garenteed.

    • @matthewdrake4385
      @matthewdrake4385 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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.

  • @KentucKid1
    @KentucKid1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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.

  • @timpwhit
    @timpwhit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    "Tales of Brave Ulysses" is a banger. Very psychedelic; I know it will appeal to Amber's "neo-hippie'" streak lol.

    • @ginasarmina4728
      @ginasarmina4728 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Love tales of brave Ulysses!

    • @martinscott-reed5379
      @martinscott-reed5379 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Oh yes, Amber will love it.

    • @andrewwelham8633
      @andrewwelham8633 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ab. So. Lute. Ly!!!

    • @t.j.payeur5331
      @t.j.payeur5331 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tiny purple fishes run, laughing, through your fingers...

    • @timpwhit
      @timpwhit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@t.j.payeur5331 Might need a yellow submarine to get a good look at 'em

  • @evilcam
    @evilcam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    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.

  • @jthaw
    @jthaw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Eric Clapton's solos in their live recording of Crossroads are among the very best in rock and roll!

  • @terryross1032
    @terryross1032 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I met Jack Bruce, the lead singer in London in a pub and had a drink with him. What a nice bloke.

  • @waltonpate2524
    @waltonpate2524 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Now you see what us boomers had in music in the 60s 70s and early 80s

  • @unrulyjulie4382
    @unrulyjulie4382 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    It still surprises me that there are people who have never heard that riff before! Just a killer.

    • @RobertSmith-iw2kb
      @RobertSmith-iw2kb ปีที่แล้ว

      60 years ago.there grandpa probably knows.orifu listen to the sound track of goodfellow. 😊

    • @johnnichols3113
      @johnnichols3113 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It plays during one of the most iconic movie scenes of all time during "Goodfellas."

  • @pilesovinyl
    @pilesovinyl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +218

    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.

    • @rebeccawyse5562
      @rebeccawyse5562 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Agreed 👍

    • @John_Chu
      @John_Chu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Clapton sings some lines in this also. You can hear him respond to Jack's lines in the choruses.

    • @r.d.sandman6474
      @r.d.sandman6474 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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

    • @stanlanier7640
      @stanlanier7640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@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?

    • @gj8683
      @gj8683 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

  • @wwekidder123
    @wwekidder123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    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

  • @stueystuey1962
    @stueystuey1962 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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.

  • @nbell817
    @nbell817 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    As an old hippie chick who had all their albums back in the day, they were definitely a hippie band! 😁❤

    • @rocketrabble6737
      @rocketrabble6737 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not sure about Ginger Baker though!

    • @nbell817
      @nbell817 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think I would have said it better of I'd said their music was listened to and loved by hippies! ✌❤

    • @juliemanarin4127
      @juliemanarin4127 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep me too...dancing with my go go boots on!

    • @johngrimkowski598
      @johngrimkowski598 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      oh yea

  • @colibri1
    @colibri1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    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.

  • @JustInvertedFpv
    @JustInvertedFpv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    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.

    • @OldBoiler62
      @OldBoiler62 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That's a song a DJ would put on when they had to go to the bathroom.

    • @tomroome4118
      @tomroome4118 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@OldBoiler62 They could go out to dinner during this one!

    • @commonsense6967
      @commonsense6967 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

    • @woodysthoughts4032
      @woodysthoughts4032 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Definitely do the long version (17 minutes) to get that drum solo in the middle.

    • @mminter50
      @mminter50 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @josephbellante5584
    @josephbellante5584 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    All superstars in this band. Early rock.

  • @mykecoburn9974
    @mykecoburn9974 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You guys are so great love you both

  • @commonsense6967
    @commonsense6967 2 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    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!

    • @sundayze
      @sundayze 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My favorite too!

    • @WilliamHMusic-oldschool
      @WilliamHMusic-oldschool 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Badge written by George Harrison

    • @werewolvesofsanger4649
      @werewolvesofsanger4649 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@WilliamHMusic-oldschool george also plays on that song.

    • @naenae796
      @naenae796 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 !!

    • @jennifergonzales4230
      @jennifergonzales4230 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Love BADGE!!!

  • @dlpowers3898
    @dlpowers3898 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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 :)

  • @thaisnowman1
    @thaisnowman1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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.

  • @michaelritter8951
    @michaelritter8951 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Jack Bruce did the majority of the singing for Cream.

  • @dragonmac1234
    @dragonmac1234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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.

  • @rogerkelly7988
    @rogerkelly7988 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    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

    • @leannmiller7153
      @leannmiller7153 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Truth……how freaking lucky were we???❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @debiconner6377
      @debiconner6377 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

    • @barbarahouston634
      @barbarahouston634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I've been feeling old lately, but the Rob squad keeps reminding me of the awesome music we have lived throughh

  • @tcanfield
    @tcanfield 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    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.

  • @narisarasgroove2625
    @narisarasgroove2625 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    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.

  • @donwest5387
    @donwest5387 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ginger Baker: drums, Jack Bruce: bass, Eric: vocals, guitar

  • @davidporter499
    @davidporter499 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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.

  • @Guitaural.
    @Guitaural. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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

  • @stevemarkwardt6842
    @stevemarkwardt6842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    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!

    • @RastaSaiyaman
      @RastaSaiyaman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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.

    • @Guitaural.
      @Guitaural. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

    • @Dreyno
      @Dreyno 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Guitaural. Lived in Italy in later years I think.

    • @tK-be6ns
      @tK-be6ns 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Guitaural. he was a jazz drummer before Cream.

    • @titanus49
      @titanus49 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @katt5159
    @katt5159 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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

  • @kdm71291
    @kdm71291 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is Bass player Jack Bruce on lead vocals.
    Yet another great 3-piece band!

  • @rk41gator
    @rk41gator 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So HEAVY. This band was the heaviest, coolest, most rockin' three dudes out there in the '60s. Iconic.

  • @CrayCruz
    @CrayCruz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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.

  • @juniorjohnson9509
    @juniorjohnson9509 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

  • @raysteer5716
    @raysteer5716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Jack Bruce sings the majority of the songs and writes them.........a brilliant bassist and all round muso. 🔥☮️✌️

  • @Teresia12
    @Teresia12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I think this is my all time favorite romantic song. Cream is one of the best groups of the 60s

  • @ediefolta9494
    @ediefolta9494 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    At 3:57, Clapton's guitar line plays a riff from "Blue Moon", a standard from the 1930's that many jazz singers have covered. Love the way he snuck that in! Elvis Presley did a WAY different version, and the Marcells had a hit version too. Here's the original: th-cam.com/video/j3t0cBC6g5U/w-d-xo.html

    • @helindove2237
      @helindove2237 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      OMG Yes! How come I never noticed that before? Blue Moon is covered a lot. My parents love the slow version of The Mavericks with the superb voice of Raul Malo.

  • @RastaSaiyaman
    @RastaSaiyaman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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.

    • @HarborLockRoad
      @HarborLockRoad 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      All these years and i just hear this story today?????

    • @RastaSaiyaman
      @RastaSaiyaman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HarborLockRoad Look up the Classic albums episode on "Disreally Gears" and Jack Bruce and Pete Brown tell it the way I put it here.

    • @1Hulic
      @1Hulic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Blue Moon!!! OMG! I can hear it now! Different key albeit, but DAMN! There it is staring you right in the face!!

  • @Ozarkprepper643
    @Ozarkprepper643 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So much sound from three individuals. Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker.
    When cream hit the scene everything was psychedelic.
    ✌️

  • @aussiebloke609
    @aussiebloke609 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    If you want to hear the most distinctive drum intro ever...listen to _50 Ways To Leave Your Lover,_ by Paul Simon. Classic and unmistakable - once you've heard it, you'll never forget it.

  • @JeremyHamaker
    @JeremyHamaker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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.

  • @tjrivers
    @tjrivers 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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!

  • @claygreen4723
    @claygreen4723 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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!

  • @stevenmix3723
    @stevenmix3723 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

  • @robertaistrope9602
    @robertaistrope9602 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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

  • @deltabravo287
    @deltabravo287 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Do Cream’s version of “Crossroads” -it features Eric Clapton on vocals and of course his incredible guitar playing.

  • @mariokx250
    @mariokx250 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Cream had several amazing songs. “White Room” and “Crossroads” are fantastic, and definitely worth checking out. I also would have to recommend “Hideaway” by John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers to really hear what I at least consider to be Eric Clapton at his best.

  • @1nelsondj
    @1nelsondj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If you've seen "The Breakfast Club" John Bender does this riff.
    "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" played Cream singing 'Tales of Brave Ulysses', it was Giles & Joyce's song. While Clapton does some singing bass player Jack Bruce sang lead mostly, they duet on this song.
    'Badge' is another great one, Clapton wrote it with George Harrison. 'Born Under a Bad Sign' and 'I Feel Free' are other hits.

  • @vrvaughn
    @vrvaughn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Actually it was The Yardbirds that catapulted Eric Clapton to stardom.. With Cream he skyrocketed but he was already famous for having left The Yardbirds because they had a hit song.. and Jeff Beck became famous as the guitarist who replaced Eric in The Yardbirds after having been recommended by a session guitarist named Jimmy Page..

    • @susierock8229
      @susierock8229 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And when Eric left John Mayall Blues Band, Peter Green replaced him until he left to form the original Fleetwood Mac. I keep asking them to react to the original Fleetwood Mac with Peter Green. Oh Well woukd be a great song to start with.

    • @vrvaughn
      @vrvaughn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@susierock8229 I know .. I sent him the original Black Magic Woman but so far, no reaction 😏

    • @wagstaff6135
      @wagstaff6135 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@susierock8229 Peter Green was amazing! I love Oh Well also (particularly from Live in Boston/Live at the Boston Tea Party); also a good place to start would be the Live in Boston (especially) version of Black Magic Woman. Seems like a lot of people think that was a Santana original, nowadays...

    • @susierock8229
      @susierock8229 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@wagstaff6135 , I know! Although I do love Carlos Santana's version of it too, Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac rules. More people need to know about him. Many people don't even know that Fleetwood Mac existed before Stevie Nicks.
      You want old Hippie music, Amber?? Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac!!!!! Oh Well, Black Magic Woman (written by Peter Green), Green Manalishi, Man of the World (beautiful bittersweet song).

    • @davidschmidbauer3930
      @davidschmidbauer3930 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jimmy Page was a member of the Yardbirds before Clapton, not sure I’d call him a session guitarist.

  • @thomasstambaugh5181
    @thomasstambaugh5181 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    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.

  • @rocketrabble6737
    @rocketrabble6737 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Jack Bruce, a Scot, is le4ad vocals, bass, and main song writer. Ginger Baker on drums; one of the really great drummers (but a difficult human to get along with at times), and of course E.C. on guitar. My personal Cream favourite is the Robert Johnson blues classic "Crossroads" with E.C. on lead vocals for a change.

    • @Lane2268
      @Lane2268 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Eric is so incredible, this band was absolutely tight, each one virtually the best at their craft. My favorite is White room, but I love all their music. Great comment Rocket.

    • @keensoundguy6637
      @keensoundguy6637 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      "Crossroads" was one of Clapton's signature songs. There's a great slow and long version he did with the Dominos, and another favorite version of mine is from the Sandy Relief concert (12-12-12).

    • @rocketrabble6737
      @rocketrabble6737 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Lane2268 I should have added that the lyrics of "Sunshine Of Your Love" are actually credited to Pete Brown who collaborated with Jack Bruce for years.

    • @Lane2268
      @Lane2268 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rocketrabble6737 the great first supergroup, more talent than most. love cream and love bad company.

    • @rocketrabble6737
      @rocketrabble6737 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Lane2268 Were you into "Humble Pie"