Cream is the original “Super Group.” Ginger Baker (drums), Jack Bruce (bass, vocals), and, of course, Eric Clapton (guitar, vocals). Each of these men were the top class for their instruments at the time of their forming; the “cream of the crop.” Hence the name: Cream. They are all Brits, and revered American Blues (Ginger also loved jazz, and was a very “busy” drummer.) They were huge in the late 60s, recorded a few albums, and split up at the peak of their popularity. They are truly a band of significance that you should listen to more. Try “Tales of Brave Ulysses” off the same album (Disraeli Gears.)
The Yardbirds were kind of a supergroup, perhaps more so afterwards but 3 of the worlds best guitarists of that era played with The Yardbirds; Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck after Eric left the band; I know you know this stuff, more for Molly Boy, maybe not playlist worthy but this is the nexus of Blues and Heavy Metal
Cream is a rabbit hole you should definitely get into! Songs like "White Room" "I Feel Free" "Crossroads" "Tales of Brave Ulysses" "Strange Brew" "SWLABR" and others are absolutely worth a look into. This trio of Rockers wasn't meant to last long, but they truly made a lasting impression on Rock Music. Thank you, Molly Boy!!
This is a true story. Back in October '68 I saw Cream at The Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston (tickets were $3, $4, $5, and $6). I don't remember what price mine were, but we were just happy to be there. Before the show began we hit the snack bar to load up on crap before taking our seats. While we were waiting our turn, some random dude walked by and said that we could see the band up close if we walked down to a roped off area a little further away. We followed his lead and came to a stairwell where we could see a little way downstairs. After standing there for a couple of minutes, we saw movement coming up the staircase towards us. There were 2 security guys standing close by, but that was it. We walked up to get as close to the ropes as possible, and stood there getting excited. After less than a minute, lo and behold, here they came. First came Jack Bruce, followed by Eric Clapton, followed be Ginger Baker. Jack and Eric just passed us by without so much as a glance in our direction. They all came within 3 feet of us on the way to the stage. Ginger walked by last, and he looked over at us and sort of grinned. They all must of thought "Who are these punks" as they passed us by. We were all in 7th heaven though. Great show that night and this was one of gems they played that night. Absolutely true story.
@@taradevine6026 We sure came close to it !! 😂. That’s so crazy you’re seeing shows at the Coliseum too. We saw Hendrix, Grand Funk Railroad, Bloodrock, Black Oak Arkansas, James Gang, and many others. At many of them I was influenced by Mary Jane, so there are some details that have gotten hazy over the years. 😄
The Bluesbreakers, The Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek & The Dominos, and an extensive solo career, Eric Clapton also played on the Beatles "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" and collaborated with George Harrison on Cream's "Badge", among many other credits.
The singer was Jack Bruce ... he sounded that that in all of his live performances. He had the most incredible voice and played the bass. He was a genius, and they were all Brits.
You're accustomed to hearing modern recordings with lots of studio tricks to modify the sound. When Cream recorded, they recorded live, together, as a group, not on separate tracks in isolated cubicles. There are no artificial enhancements. It's raw and natural. And that is precisely why I love their music.
Late 60's Psychedelic Rock Cream Songs: White Room, Crossroads, I Feel Free, Badge, Strange Brew The bass player Jack Bruce is the lead singer. However, Eric Clapton sings lead on Strange Brew. Cream were a British rock band formed in London in 1966. The group consisted of bassist Jack Bruce, guitarist Eric Clapton and drummer Ginger Baker. Bruce was the primary songwriter and vocalist, although Clapton and Baker contributed to songs. Formed by members of previously successful bands, they are widely considered the first supergroup.Cream were highly regarded for the instrumental proficiency of each of their members. They disbanded in 1969.
This was before Jimi Hendrix was on the scene. I remember reading that Steve Miller was mad when he heard sunshine because you couldn't get American recording studios to record distorted guitars. Sorry, that's what I meant.
Another band from your neck of the woods to check out is The Spencer Davis Group - Gimme Some Lovin featuring the Winwood brothers. This was probably their biggest and most well-known hit song.
"White Room" ..... "Tales of Brave Ulysses"......anything off of Disraeli Gears or Wheels of Fire..... OR You could dig into later Clapton when he was in Derek & the Dominos by reacting to "Layla". It's bonus is Duane Allman adding to it's incredible outro.
This is an ICONIC MASTERPIECE of 60s Rock. What a groove, what a lead guitar, and what vocals. NOTHING speaks of a summer weekend afternoon tossing a Frisbee with you buddies and your gal more than Sunshine of your Love.
This song was played by every Marching band across America back in the day along with Louie Louie ! what fun ! rock and roll in the school band Yes ! and those drum cadences !
It might help to take this song in context; this came out in 1967, so this is pre-'Zeppelin, pre-'Sabbath. Cream and The Jimi Hendrix Experience were the heaviest bands around at the time. The song/recording might have sounded a bit thin, because it's as old as it is, and this was only three guys, too. This is the only part of Eric Clapton's career I'm very fond of.
I'm glad I grew up with Cream and understand how glorious they were. There is no music that's been created in this century that would be on my playlist ahead of this song and this group.
I know it might be hard for you, a relatively young guy to imagine, but this song is 60 flippin' years old. Like, this was the music your Gran might have been into. Just wild. Keed it up! You're doing great.
Molly, you remind of myself when I heard all of these songs for the first time way back when. Watching your body language and reaction is priceless for an ol fart like yours truly. We were blessed back in 1965-1975. There was new music every week to the point of saturation. Just loved that time.
I think part of why people of Cream’s era loved this music so much, is that they spent a great deal of their time stoned. So songs like this required little mental effort to process
The obvious next song by Cream to listen to is White Room. And to say that they sound like a '60s or '70s American rock band just goes to show you how much influence that Cream, a British band, had on rock music.
You summed it close to the way I did .. Not on my fave play list at first listen either. then you hit 50 and still maybe not but still a deep respect and understanding.. You get it at half my age. Thanks for being so honest when something doesn't move you the way it might move others. Nobody has to like everything someone else might like, an honest listen is all anyone can ask and you deliver that better than most reaction reviewer out there. Love your channel, keep it going!! 😊❤
MOLLY BOY YOU ARE JUST GETTING STARTED WITH THE MUSIC ..YOU BEING INTUNE WITH MUSIC . I CANT WAIT TILL YOU REALLY GET INTUNE WITH IT BIG TIME.GO FOR IT .. CREAM IS THE BEST JACK BRUCE. JINGER BACKER AND THE GREAT ERIC CLAPTON.. MUSIC MAN FOREVER....
Cream was founded in 1966 and they were together 2yrs. They did blues, rock and psychedelic rock music, each of the member were known and highly regarded musicians before becoming this super group.
Strange Brew, Tales of Brave Ulysses, Crossroads, and Born Under a Bad Sign are four Cream tracks you HAVE to hear, whether as reactions, or just in your own time. Just ESSENTIAL music, imo.
Cream got back together in 2005 for a 4 night concert set at the Royal Albert Hall, they sold out all 4 nights and a documentary was made of the performance. Outstanding.
We give him Grace...Ginger would too. I'm just glad to see and hear such a young guy give Cream a listen. MollyBoy said he hardly got any recommendations for Cream.
My brother's room had a blacklight, a bean bag chair, windows blacked out, a bong and this music. 😂😂 Him and his friends would hang out and get stoned and listen to Cream,The Doors, Led Zeplin, and an assortment of other music
Cream reunion at the royal Albert hall is a brilliant concert to listen too these guys are legends Eric Clapton was famous for his woman tone on his guitar.
that's a Freakin' Classic!!!! Please react to more Cream / The Who / Led Zeppelin / Black Sabbath / Deep Purple / Rainbow, those are pure '70's greatness
Ginger Baker makes them legends. This band was part of the foundation of British - American Blues rock in the 60's. Jack Bruce - bass, vocals the legendary Eric Clapton - guitar
Legendary riff. You need to check out "Cream - White Room" when you get a chance. Also, take a listen to some of Eric Clapton's other stuff: Cocaine, Layla, I Shot the Sheriff...
Ban Auto-Tune! Cream first super group! Ruled the Radio airwaves late 60's!Tons of Hits!Eric Clapton"God!" on guitar,Ginger Baker Iconic drummer, Jack Bruce iconic bass player!Where do you think Heavy metal came from? Guess you Had to be There! none of your favorite metal bands would have had a route to their sound without Cream, and the Fuzz-tone effects!
The Clapton is God graffiti was pre-Cream. That was from when Clapton was playing with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers. But yes, Cream were huge. And they were far, far more than just Eric Clapton. If anything, they were Jack Bruce's band more than anyone.
My older brother is a bass player & we grew up in the 70's. I think I can play the bass line for this gem of a song, that's how much he listened to it, LOL! He learned by ear so that is apparently the price we paid and I do nooooot mind at all. Then I did but not now.
These guys were the very first “super group”. You’ll know Clapton, but Ginger was a PHENOMENAL drummer, bested only by John Bonham for me. And Jack Bruce, one of the most influential bassists of our time
and Jack Bruce was a phenomenal singer, too. He did most of the lead singing for Cream, with Clapton doing backups and an occasional song (Crossroads).
@@mariannetuite7411 I completely understand and respect your preferences. I mean, what's not to like about Bonzo? He's a beast of a rock drummer and perfect for Zep songs.
They were HUGE. Cream were like a pivotal moment in, or a precursor to... heavy metal. Ginger Baker (legend) Eric Clapton (legend) and Jack Bruce (legend) all extremely talented musicians on their own. Yeah just three guys in Cream.
You can here Ginger Baker (drummer) yelling in the background as he's playing. Keith Moon (the Who) used to do that too. Jack Bruce (bass) is the singer on this one. Clapton is the singer on Crossroads.
Cream comprised of Ginger Baker on drums Jack Bruce on bass guitar and vocals and Eric Clapton on lead guitar and vocals.. This song started off with Eric first singing and then Jack.. This was from 67/68
Jack Bruce, bassist, sings most of this with a little help from Clapton in the chorus. Nice harmonies. You need to hear the Wheels of Fire live version of Crossroads and Spoonful to hear raw brilliance. And for something amazing, listen to Traintime on that album for unbelievably great harmonica/singing from Jack Bruce.
Eric Clapton's short lived group after Cream was called Derek and the Dominos. That is when he wrote the song "Layla". You would love the guitar work by him and Duane Allman.
Cream was only together for a short time. Clapton has had an amazing career! He is still considered a rock God through the last 50+ years. Gifted song writer, vocalist and guitarist! He’s is one of your iconic Brits, still to this day.
This is from the 60s so there was no distortion on the guitars like we know it today , and is also why the recording sounds thin . They actual used to slice there amps to get any kind of distortion back then . It may have been The Beatles who started that trend . But I could be wrong , lmk my fellow Mollyboy appreciators !
Brown came up with the opening lyrics "Its Getting Near Dawn..." after a nights brainstorming in the Studio with Jack Bruce who came with the hook,Ginger got uncredited 4 the turn around & was bitter about it, " Desraeli Gears" refer to the small spoked wheels attached to the back wheel of 5- more speed Bicycles
I really like "Badge" -- it's far more polished. The band was seriously acrimonious; that they held together as long as they did was miraculous. After Cream, Eric Clapton went on to form Derick and the Dominoes from whom you *really* need to react to "Layla."
PRO-TIP: When doing Layla, make sure you use the radio edit (2:51 length) and not the full album version. (And please don't tell Abigail Devoe that you got that idea from me. Thanks.)
Hey Molly. Back in the late 1960s and early 1970s there was a craze to use WHA WHA PEDALS and FUZZ BOX on Guitar Amps. Very 'Hippie' concept. Eric Clapton uses both on this song. If you check out a song WHITE ROOM the Wha Wha is very prominate.
Old school guitar amps were pretty docile on the overdrive compared to what's used now. It all got it's start in the 60s and we would never have had greats like Eddie Van Halen or Dimebag Darryl without their predecessors. The rock sound just got heavier when they went from cranking the volume until the signal distorted to having a pre-amp channel to amplify the signal and then put it through the main channel. Then it went to insane levels when solid state overdrive signals were made to produce square waves which are then amplified. Guitars, from the 80s on, were also outfitted with much hotter pick-ups and are way more sensitive. Bass guitars now use much hotter pick-ups as well as bright nickel wound strings and most metal players prefer a much brighter sound and intentionally hit the hell out of their strings for a metallic sound on top of the increased range response of the amps. What was heavy in the 1960's is for family sing-alongs compared to metal now.😆
You gotta listen to Cream live to truly feel the power, talent, and influence that these guys really had. Try CROSSROADS, and the Epic 16 minute version of SPOONFULL (both from their Wheels of Fire LP) and you will clearly hear how talented and influential they were.
trace the history of all these guys and where they were and where they went...it's amazing...I'm not an expert on it, but I know these guys birthed a LOT of what came after...I know Eddie Van Halen worshipped the ground Clapton walked on...
My granddad loved Jeff Beck, that’s how I found The Yardbirds, and then Cream. There is no better way than tracing the history/trajectory of these guys to find an endless supply of incredible music
These guys were indeed the cream of the crop back in the day, tops in their instruments, and all wanted to be like them. But being the tops also meant they each had huge egos and frequently clashed, and they did finally explode apart, but not before they put together a few top albums out.
English metal/noise band Fudge Tunnel covered Sunshine of Your Love, along with Nugent’s Cat Scratch Fever back in 1991. Hate Songs in E Minor. Worth a listen. Sunshine of Your Love is all about that opening lick, which is what Fudge Tunnel capitalized on.
great song, one of the first albums I purchased on Compact Cassette Tape when I was 16 was the newly released Disraeli Gears, an Epic album with many great songs.
"...one hit wonder..." I swear I spit my coffee 😂 Bless you on this journey young man!
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LOL! Context-free. 😜
I laughed and nearly choked on my tea lol 😂
I pissed myself laughing when he said this !!!
Cream is the original “Super Group.” Ginger Baker (drums), Jack Bruce (bass, vocals), and, of course, Eric Clapton (guitar, vocals). Each of these men were the top class for their instruments at the time of their forming; the “cream of the crop.” Hence the name: Cream. They are all Brits, and revered American Blues (Ginger also loved jazz, and was a very “busy” drummer.) They were huge in the late 60s, recorded a few albums, and split up at the peak of their popularity. They are truly a band of significance that you should listen to more. Try “Tales of Brave Ulysses” off the same album (Disraeli Gears.)
I think Ginger Baker was from South Africa but I might be wrong.
@@pemirkovich9 He just lived there for a large portion of his life and really appreciated and studied African musical culture.
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Also "I Feel Free"
The Yardbirds were kind of a supergroup, perhaps more so afterwards but 3 of the worlds best guitarists of that era played with The Yardbirds; Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck after Eric left the band; I know you know this stuff, more for Molly Boy, maybe not playlist worthy but this is the nexus of Blues and Heavy Metal
Cream is a rabbit hole you should definitely get into! Songs like "White Room" "I Feel Free" "Crossroads" "Tales of Brave Ulysses" "Strange Brew" "SWLABR" and others are absolutely worth a look into. This trio of Rockers wasn't meant to last long, but they truly made a lasting impression on Rock Music.
Thank you, Molly Boy!!
They were the "Cream" of the crop of musicians at that time.
Cream definitely got me into music!
Surprised you didn't mention Badge Spoonful and I'm So Glad by name.
This is a true story. Back in October '68 I saw Cream at The Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston (tickets were $3, $4, $5, and $6). I don't remember what price mine were, but we were just happy to be there. Before the show began we hit the snack bar to load up on crap before taking our seats. While we were waiting our turn, some random dude walked by and said that we could see the band up close if we walked down to a roped off area a little further away. We followed his lead and came to a stairwell where we could see a little way downstairs. After standing there for a couple of minutes, we saw movement coming up the staircase towards us. There were 2 security guys standing close by, but that was it. We walked up to get as close to the ropes as possible, and stood there getting excited. After less than a minute, lo and behold, here they came. First came Jack Bruce, followed by Eric Clapton, followed be Ginger Baker. Jack and Eric just passed us by without so much as a glance in our direction. They all came within 3 feet of us on the way to the stage. Ginger walked by last, and he looked over at us and sort of grinned. They all must of thought "Who are these punks" as they passed us by. We were all in 7th heaven though. Great show that night and this was one of gems they played that night.
Absolutely true story.
Wow!!! I've been to several shows at the Coliseum myself. You guys must have almost peed yourselves! 😂
@@taradevine6026 We sure came close to it !! 😂. That’s so crazy you’re seeing shows at the Coliseum too. We saw Hendrix, Grand Funk Railroad, Bloodrock, Black Oak Arkansas, James Gang, and many others. At many of them I was influenced by Mary Jane, so there are some details that have gotten hazy over the years. 😄
Awesome story!!! I'm here in Houston.
The Bluesbreakers, The Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek & The Dominos, and an extensive solo career, Eric Clapton also played on the Beatles "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" and collaborated with George Harrison on Cream's "Badge", among many other credits.
'One hit wonder'...HA, I almost choked, lol!!!
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You have to remember this was 1967 recording technology. There's only so much remastering can do. Iconic band.
honestly the remastering ruined it, this sounds weird compared to the version i listen to.
Three guys in a studio, no overdubs, just rock!
The singer was Jack Bruce ... he sounded that that in all of his live performances.
He had the most incredible voice and played the bass.
He was a genius, and they were all Brits.
Cream was considered the first supergroup. All 3 were titans on their instrument, and their bridges & breakdowns were legendary battles.
with the bass & drum operators literally ‘battling’ on a daily basis 😂
Cream “Crossroads” live has an interlude where they are all simultaneously soloing.
Definitely 60's, and these guys weren't just big, they were HUGE!!!!!
You're accustomed to hearing modern recordings with lots of studio tricks to modify the sound. When Cream recorded, they recorded live, together, as a group, not on separate tracks in isolated cubicles. There are no artificial enhancements. It's raw and natural. And that is precisely why I love their music.
It sounds better than anything recorded in the sterile digital age. Analogue recordings sound so much purer.
Clapton was in several bands, including Cream, Derek and the Dominos, Delaney Bonnie and Friends.
Another classic! You’re smashing them this week.
Cream is actually how I prefer my Clapton
“That guitar sounds ….” I thought you were going to say “familiar”. Eric Clapton in one of his earliest bands.
Clapton's guitar sound changed radically after leaving Cream, so it would be almost impossible to identify him if you didn't know he was playing.
They were built for live performances. Pure talent
Late 60's Psychedelic Rock
Cream Songs: White Room, Crossroads, I Feel Free, Badge, Strange Brew
The bass player Jack Bruce is the lead singer. However, Eric Clapton sings lead on Strange Brew.
Cream were a British rock band formed in London in 1966. The group consisted of bassist Jack Bruce, guitarist Eric Clapton and drummer Ginger Baker. Bruce was the primary songwriter and vocalist, although Clapton and Baker contributed to songs. Formed by members of previously successful bands, they are widely considered the first supergroup.Cream were highly regarded for the instrumental proficiency of each of their members.
They disbanded in 1969.
White Room is one of there great hits.
I agree.
A Ginger's drum solo on White Room is one for the ages.
Fun fact, when this album came out NOBODY had heard distortion like this.
Jimi Hendrix????
The Kinks?@@w.geoffreyspaulding6588
@@w.geoffreyspaulding6588both came out in 1967. Not sure which one was first but I’d assume cream
Mountain with Leslie West
This was before Jimi Hendrix was on the scene. I remember reading that Steve Miller was mad when he heard sunshine because you couldn't get American recording studios to record distorted guitars. Sorry, that's what I meant.
When this came out, it was like nothing before. It was a massive hit. Crossroads is pure magic, a rock jam of a classic blues tune, transcendent
You need to react to Crossroads Cream Farewell 1967. Ranked among the greatest guitar solos.
Another band from your neck of the woods to check out is The Spencer Davis Group - Gimme Some Lovin featuring the Winwood brothers. This was probably their biggest and most well-known hit song.
Love Stevie Winwood❤❤❤❤
"White Room" ..... "Tales of Brave Ulysses"......anything off of Disraeli Gears or Wheels of Fire.....
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You could dig into later Clapton when he was in Derek & the Dominos by reacting to "Layla". It's bonus is Duane Allman adding to it's incredible outro.
Yea, those are two good ones.
This is an ICONIC MASTERPIECE of 60s Rock. What a groove, what a lead guitar, and what vocals. NOTHING speaks of a summer weekend afternoon tossing a Frisbee with you buddies and your gal more than Sunshine of your Love.
This song was played by every Marching band across America back in the day along with Louie Louie ! what fun ! rock and roll in the school band Yes ! and those drum cadences !
It might help to take this song in context; this came out in 1967, so this is pre-'Zeppelin, pre-'Sabbath. Cream and The Jimi Hendrix Experience were the heaviest bands around at the time. The song/recording might have sounded a bit thin, because it's as old as it is, and this was only three guys, too.
This is the only part of Eric Clapton's career I'm very fond of.
I'm glad I grew up with Cream and understand how glorious they were. There is no music that's been created in this century that would be on my playlist ahead of this song and this group.
THAT’S CREAM FOR YOU! THREE MEMBERS NO BS! You should go watch the live video!
Check out the 2005 reunion concert version of this song. Amazing group live, even 40 years later with just two weeks jamming together to prep for it.
I know it might be hard for you, a relatively young guy to imagine, but this song is 60 flippin' years old. Like, this was the music your Gran might have been into. Just wild. Keed it up! You're doing great.
This comment made me feel old! 😂
Molly, you remind of myself when I heard all of these songs for the first time way back when. Watching your body language and reaction is priceless for an ol fart like yours truly. We were blessed back in 1965-1975. There was new music every week to the point of saturation. Just loved that time.
Me too
I think part of why people of Cream’s era loved this music so much, is that they spent a great deal of their time stoned. So songs like this required little mental effort to process
The obvious next song by Cream to listen to is White Room. And to say that they sound like a '60s or '70s American rock band just goes to show you how much influence that Cream, a British band, had on rock music.
Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, & Eric Clapton...The original 60's Psychedelic Rock Power Trio ❤
Late 60's. They're British and LEGENDARY!
You summed it close to the way I did .. Not on my fave play list at first listen either. then you hit 50 and still maybe not but still a deep respect and understanding.. You get it at half my age. Thanks for being so honest when something doesn't move you the way it might move others. Nobody has to like everything someone else might like, an honest listen is all anyone can ask and you deliver that better than most reaction reviewer out there. Love your channel, keep it going!! 😊❤
Appreciate you taking the time to broaden your musical horizons. Can't expect you to like it all equally, nobody does.
3 of the most talented musicians to walk the earth!
Hence the name Cream (cream of the crop)
MOLLY BOY YOU ARE JUST GETTING STARTED WITH THE MUSIC ..YOU BEING INTUNE WITH MUSIC . I CANT WAIT TILL YOU REALLY GET INTUNE WITH IT BIG TIME.GO FOR IT .. CREAM IS THE BEST JACK BRUCE. JINGER BACKER AND THE GREAT ERIC CLAPTON.. MUSIC MAN FOREVER....
Cream was founded in 1966 and they were together 2yrs. They did blues, rock and psychedelic rock music, each of the member were known and highly regarded musicians before becoming this super group.
Superb, no fancy effects, just valve amps being overdriven to produce distortion, the sound that got me into rock in the 70s
Strange Brew, Tales of Brave Ulysses, Crossroads, and Born Under a Bad Sign are four Cream tracks you HAVE to hear, whether as reactions, or just in your own time. Just ESSENTIAL music, imo.
Cream got back together in 2005 for a 4 night concert set at the Royal Albert Hall, they sold out all 4 nights and a documentary was made of the performance. Outstanding.
Shall we tell him what Ginger would have said/done to him after hearing him say that his snare doesn't sound "full"?
Too bad its a little late for that. But we can all just picture what he would have yelled or thrown. 😂😂
We give him Grace...Ginger would too. I'm just glad to see and hear such a young guy give Cream a listen. MollyBoy said he hardly got any recommendations for Cream.
60s, buddy. Definitely NOT a one hit wonder. Research is needed. 😊
No, he's still learning! I truly enjoy his face when he begins to understand!
You should watch the video of them finally being inducted into the R&R Hall of Fame. Epic!
His vocals really hit you? Yes. They're real. They haven't been processed by a computer programme. No autotune. It was so good to grow up without it.
My brother's room had a blacklight, a bean bag chair, windows blacked out, a bong and this music. 😂😂 Him and his friends would hang out and get stoned and listen to Cream,The Doors, Led Zeplin, and an assortment of other music
No Pink Floyd or Grand Funk Railroad? 😁
Cream reunion at the royal Albert hall is a brilliant concert to listen too these guys are legends Eric Clapton was famous for his woman tone on his guitar.
Yeah, Disreali Gears is in my top 10 albums of all time. It was groundbreaking in it's release, and it ages like a fine wine.
that's a Freakin' Classic!!!!
Please react to more Cream / The Who / Led Zeppelin / Black Sabbath / Deep Purple / Rainbow, those are pure '70's greatness
The Who!!!! Maximum R&B!!!
Ginger Baker makes them legends. This band was part of the foundation of British - American Blues rock in the 60's. Jack Bruce - bass, vocals the legendary Eric Clapton - guitar
Legendary riff. You need to check out "Cream - White Room" when you get a chance.
Also, take a listen to some of Eric Clapton's other stuff: Cocaine, Layla, I Shot the Sheriff...
Ban Auto-Tune! Cream first super group! Ruled the Radio airwaves late 60's!Tons of Hits!Eric Clapton"God!" on guitar,Ginger Baker Iconic drummer, Jack Bruce iconic bass player!Where do you think Heavy metal came from? Guess you Had to be There! none of your favorite metal bands would have had a route to their sound without Cream, and the Fuzz-tone effects!
I love your honest raw response.
What used to be spray painted on Walls around England was Clapton is God...that's how big he and cream were!
The Clapton is God graffiti was pre-Cream. That was from when Clapton was playing with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers.
But yes, Cream were huge. And they were far, far more than just Eric Clapton. If anything, they were Jack Bruce's band more than anyone.
My older brother is a bass player & we grew up in the 70's. I think I can play the bass line for this gem of a song, that's how much he listened to it, LOL! He learned by ear so that is apparently the price we paid and I do nooooot mind at all. Then I did but not now.
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These guys were the very first “super group”. You’ll know Clapton, but Ginger was a PHENOMENAL drummer, bested only by John Bonham for me. And Jack Bruce, one of the most influential bassists of our time
Love Bonham, too, but Ginger was a proper jazz drummer who could do things Bonzo could not, and Ginger could compose, read music, had it all.
and Jack Bruce was a phenomenal singer, too. He did most of the lead singing for Cream, with Clapton doing backups and an occasional song (Crossroads).
@@gregcable3250I’m not for a moment disputing any of those facts about Ginger. But for my preferences, Bonzo was it. No one bests him for me
@@mariannetuite7411 I completely understand and respect your preferences. I mean, what's not to like about Bonzo? He's a beast of a rock drummer and perfect for Zep songs.
“White Room” and “Crossroads” for killer Clapton guitar solos
They were HUGE. Cream were like a pivotal moment in, or a precursor to... heavy metal. Ginger Baker (legend) Eric Clapton (legend) and Jack Bruce (legend) all extremely talented musicians on their own. Yeah just three guys in Cream.
You can here Ginger Baker (drummer) yelling in the background as he's playing. Keith Moon (the Who) used to do that too. Jack Bruce (bass) is the singer on this one. Clapton is the singer on Crossroads.
Bonham, I believe, used to do that as well.
@@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 Now, I'll have go through the LZ library to listen for that!! Tough job, but I'm up for that!! Thanks!!
I smoked many a blunt to this, bro. 'White Room' is another dead on classic
Cream comprised of Ginger Baker on drums Jack Bruce on bass guitar and vocals and Eric Clapton on lead guitar and vocals.. This song started off with Eric first singing and then Jack.. This was from 67/68
Jack Bruce, bassist, sings most of this with a little help from Clapton in the chorus. Nice harmonies. You need to hear the Wheels of Fire live version of Crossroads and Spoonful to hear raw brilliance. And for something amazing, listen to Traintime on that album for unbelievably great harmonica/singing from Jack Bruce.
Eric Clapton's short lived group after Cream was called Derek and the Dominos. That is when he wrote the song "Layla". You would love the guitar work by him and Duane Allman.
Before Derek and the Dominoes ther was the even shorter lived Blind Faith.
Cream was only together for a short time. Clapton has had an amazing career! He is still considered a rock God through the last 50+ years. Gifted song writer, vocalist and guitarist! He’s is one of your iconic Brits, still to this day.
As brilliant as Clapton is, I could never forgive his breaking up his best friend's (George Harrison) marriage. Your best mate's wife. Damn.
@melodyszadkowski5256 he didn't break it up, George cheating on her broke it up and he knew it! Why do you think they remained best of friends?
The band is Deep Purple and the song is space Truckin you will dig it.
Kirk Hammett of MetallicA says this song with its distortion was what made him want to play guitar. Also, check out the band 13th Floor Elevators
Another group called Canned Heat had a song you'll like called Goin' Up Country.
The 60s Rock!!
Great band. I especially love Alan Wilson’s vocals
That warm tube amp sound is delicious.
This is from the 60s so there was no distortion on the guitars like we know it today , and is also why the recording sounds thin . They actual used to slice there amps to get any kind of distortion back then . It may have been The Beatles who started that trend . But I could be wrong , lmk my fellow Mollyboy appreciators !
"you Really Got Me", by the Kinks, are the first song with distortion from an sliced amp. Sliced by Ray Davies.
In the 1960s-80s there was no way to auto tune the vocals. What you hear is truly what you is what they truly sounded like 😊
Brown came up with the opening lyrics "Its Getting Near Dawn..." after a nights brainstorming in the Studio with Jack Bruce who came with the hook,Ginger got uncredited 4 the turn around & was bitter about it, " Desraeli Gears" refer to the small spoked wheels attached to the back wheel of 5- more speed Bicycles
I really like "Badge" -- it's far more polished. The band was seriously acrimonious; that they held together as long as they did was miraculous. After Cream, Eric Clapton went on to form Derick and the Dominoes from whom you *really* need to react to "Layla."
PRO-TIP: When doing Layla, make sure you use the radio edit (2:51 length) and not the full album version. (And please don't tell Abigail Devoe that you got that idea from me. Thanks.)
Me too...I love so many Cream songs, but there is something about Badge that makes it even more special.....
Classic. This music is 60’s and Eric Clapton is playing guitar, slowhand.
Listen to them perform this live. Sounds even better.
This is where everyone's Eric Clapton rabbit hole begins lol, mine started with The Yardbirds but this is a good start too
Mine started with The Yardbirds too, though it was Jeff Beck who drew me to them originally
@@mariannetuite7411 and some with Jimmy Page
This is one I’ve wanted to see you check out for awhile now🤘
Acid trippy shit! 😂
Hey Molly. Back in the late 1960s and early 1970s there was a craze to use WHA WHA PEDALS and FUZZ BOX on Guitar Amps. Very 'Hippie' concept. Eric Clapton uses both on this song. If you check out a song WHITE ROOM the Wha Wha is very prominate.
Old school guitar amps were pretty docile on the overdrive compared to what's used now. It all got it's start in the 60s and we would never have had greats like Eddie Van Halen or Dimebag Darryl without their predecessors. The rock sound just got heavier when they went from cranking the volume until the signal distorted to having a pre-amp channel to amplify the signal and then put it through the main channel. Then it went to insane levels when solid state overdrive signals were made to produce square waves which are then amplified. Guitars, from the 80s on, were also outfitted with much hotter pick-ups and are way more sensitive. Bass guitars now use much hotter pick-ups as well as bright nickel wound strings and most metal players prefer a much brighter sound and intentionally hit the hell out of their strings for a metallic sound on top of the increased range response of the amps. What was heavy in the 1960's is for family sing-alongs compared to metal now.😆
Beers, bongs and black lights!!!!
This is real music! I'm glad I grew up with this fantastic music. 🎶🎶🎶👍
You gotta listen to Cream live to truly feel the power, talent, and influence that these guys really had. Try CROSSROADS, and the Epic 16 minute version of SPOONFULL (both from their Wheels of Fire LP) and you will clearly hear how talented and influential they were.
Hendrix, The Lulu Show on hearing of Creams break up is classic....
Check out Crossroads live from Wheels of Fire !
trace the history of all these guys and where they were and where they went...it's amazing...I'm not an expert on it, but I know these guys birthed a LOT of what came after...I know Eddie Van Halen worshipped the ground Clapton walked on...
Back in the 60's I remember seeing people with buttons saying "Clapton is God"
@@CharCanuck14 YES!!!
My granddad loved Jeff Beck, that’s how I found The Yardbirds, and then Cream. There is no better way than tracing the history/trajectory of these guys to find an endless supply of incredible music
@@mariannetuite7411 well said!
These guys were indeed the cream of the crop back in the day, tops in their instruments, and all wanted to be like them. But being the tops also meant they each had huge egos and frequently clashed, and they did finally explode apart, but not before they put together a few top albums out.
One of my favorites!! Eric ❤
I'm a hippy chic🌞 who still is an AIC chic ☮️
They were massive- Ginger Baker, the drummer died not so long ago.
Love that you are such a young guy and exploring excellent music for years ago....thank you dear
English metal/noise band Fudge Tunnel covered Sunshine of Your Love, along with Nugent’s Cat Scratch Fever back in 1991.
Hate Songs in E Minor. Worth a listen. Sunshine of Your Love is all about that opening lick, which is what Fudge Tunnel capitalized on.
What you talkin' about? Oh there's a wide discography!!!!
Thanks for doing this - you bring out albums I forgot how much I loved! ✌️
Traveled from Arkansas to see them on the last get together - 2005- Madison Square Garden. Was my Super Bowl.
1 of my all time favs, such a beautiful song, luving the reactions. ❤❤❤
great song, one of the first albums I purchased on Compact Cassette Tape when I was 16 was the newly released Disraeli Gears, an Epic album with many great songs.
You happened on the first super group that didn’t last long enough, everything they did was pure gold .
This was the second bit of Clapton that I learned, after Wonderful Tonight. Now, people tell me I sound like him when I play. Quite the compliment.
Jack Beuce-Bass, Eric Clapton-Guitar - both singing, alternating couplets, Ginger Baker-drums