Disraeli Gears was produced by Felix Pappalardi . Felix played with Mountain , which started as a power trio . Mountain is famous for Mississippi Queen , but you should check out " theme from An Imaginary Western " which was written by Jack Bruce and Peter Brown , It is a very cool tune as is " nantucket Sleighride " -o r perhaps their " Tired Angels" which was dedicated to Hendrix . oh. and my choice for Halloween , " Spooky " by the Atlantic Rhythm Section.
Jack Bruce was the glue that held together Cream's Sound. His bass playing, filled not only the lower sonic register, but also filled the range of a Rhythm Guitar. Jack's voice is iconic of the late 60's British Rock Scene, as is Greg Lake's another great Bass Player and Vocalist
@@deanwhite4143 No disrespect to EC. When you read that he basically locked himself in a house for a year with boxes of records and came out ready for the Yardbirds, it was Albert King, the other Kings, and other classic Chicago bluesmen who he was studying.
Totally agree. Great and underrated song. His entire first solo album is really interesting - lots of Delaney & Bonnie vibe. And the live version (on Derek and the Dominos "In Concert" album) is freaking AMAZING. It's probably the best solo I have ever heard. And the whole band (Whitlock, Radle, Keys, and Gordon) just cook like you wouldn't believe. Gotta check it out.
Disraeli Gears was the first cassette I ever owned, got it with a little mono cassette player for Christmas 1970, I was 8 years old. :) Thanks, Mom & Dad!
@@shanenolan8252 agreed... after all, imho, it's a crime to listen to some music *not* under the influence at least a few times, so what a relief to hear Andy say this.
Psychedelic Rock meets the Blues. Ginger baker is great, a jazz drummer playing rock. Jack Bruce was a great bassists, and EC's guitar is always tasty.
This was their 2nd album and was released in 1967. Entire album is 🔥. Not sure who influenced who, but they were all amazing musicians and considered the 1st supergroup. I’ve worn this record out!
Before Cream Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker were most famous for playing jazz. I believe it was Jack who once said something like, "We were really a jazz band but we told Eric we were playing Blues and told the record company we were playing Rock." My favorite two Cream songs of those you haven't hit yet are Tales of Brave Ulysses which is full of classic literary and British cultural references and the live version of Spoonful which is quite long.
I walked 2 miles to a shopping center in Nashville, TN (I was in college, fall of '68) to specifically buy this album. Cost me a whopping $2.98. One of the best purchases I've ever, EVER made. Thanks for your reaction...........
I’m no musician but I have so much respect for three member bands. I can’t even walk and chew gum at the same time. Never mind play an instrument and sing. Unreal talents.
Right?! I always think about Grand Funk Railroad or Don Henley from the Eagles. GFR just killed it with their three piece band presence. I have that same admiration for Anderson Paak.
yeah! zz top, rush, bto, police, nirvana, green day. I think they're tighter and work harder. when bands get over 5, I think they're just letting friends get in on it. and 2 drummer bands are ridiculous.
For the record, there are *four* incredibly good "musicians" playing on this track. 😁 Taking away either the rhythm or lead guitar would be a crime. But I totally agree with your overall point.
People often think of the Beatles as some kind of soft eyed school boys. Don't forget that when Keith Richard and Eric Clapton still went to school, the Beatles played in the rough quarters around Reeperbahn in Hamburg.
It just struck me while listening to this on your channel how much the intro sounds like the Albert King song “Born under a Bad Sign.” Andy nailed it saying it sounded like an old blues dude.
It’s hard to overstate how revolutionary this was in 1967. It was the opening track on ‘Disraeli Gears’ and it hard when I dropped the needle on and heard it the first time.
Note: You can't do a music reaction channel at Halloween without doing "Monster Mash", possibly the most successful novelty song of all time, charting 3 times. (The Cream album "Disreali Gears", so named due to a mispronunciation of the gears on a racing bicycle, is a classic. Classicly trained pianist and former Secretary of State, Condoleeza Rice, once said it was her favorite album.)
Bloody hell, (smacks forehead) of course it's derailleur gears, I just thought it was something to do with Benjamin Disraeli a British prime minister from the 1800s, some sort of obscure reference to his machinations.
I've not heard any of his work outside of Cream, but does he have a leg to stand on ripping into Bonham and Keith Moon? I know Moon's not your average drummer, but he definitely added something to the music of the Who. As much as I've heard of his work in Cream, it does NOT stand out like Bruce's work and Clapton's work to my ears. I am sure he must stand out in other recordings and if you know some, please let me know. I would love to know why he thinks so highly of himself.
@@chrisdelisle3954 Totally Chris, as much as I think he is a great drummer, he was very difficult not a nice guy at all. Bill Ward(, BS ) Moon and Bonham were better drummers but a had style of their own.. but all should respect each others art ....
@@sallybannister6224 I do think I saw that movie. What a nutjob! And how he always ended up in the same band with the man he hated most in life - Jack Bruce - is just weird.
Cream was my number 1 band in the late 60's and early 70's. I could swear I played Best of Cream on the turntable every darn day. Had no idea what a blues fan I was at 14 and 15. Andy called it right on this one...not a rocket launcher, but still it's Cream and those 3 guys created magic.
Folks have different ways of looking at these issues. I don't defend his life choices, his opinions (political or otherwise), his addictions, etc. I speak here of his music. Can one separate art from the artist? A point of debate and disagreement among many, understandably. I appreciate his musical talent and make no apologies for it. I do appreciate your perspective and feedback.
You should react to their 16 minute live version of SPOONFUL from the wheels of fire album. One of the best live performances ever and it really shows off their musical brilliance as individuals and as a band. 🔥🔥🔥
This was one of the super groups of the 60's. Everyone of the 3 guys (Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker & Eric Clapton) was super talented but they also had big egos. So they didn't always get a long. They all came from previous successful bands. But in the few short years they were together they produced some classic songs such as "Crossroads", "Born Under A Bad Sign", "Tales Of Brave Ulysses", "White Room", "Sunshine Of Your Love", "SWLABR" etc.
Talk of ego's I remember an interview with Ginger Baker asking him what drummers influenced him and he said no-one just me as I'm the best there is, I do think it was a bit tongue in cheek, but as he was fed up of being asked that, but I detected a hint of arrogance there too.
"Born Under A Bad Sign" music: Booker T. Jones [Booker T & the MG's] lyrics: William Bell were assigned at Staxx to produce blues legend Albert King. Booker said Albert was electric and lost himself in the performance. One of the greatest recordings in history. I think A&A Freedom Shack would love it and might enjoy comparing that versions to Cream.
Sadly drummer Ginger Baker and bassist Jack Bruce are no longer with us but before their passing Cream got together for one last live recording at the Royal Albert Hall in 2005. Eric Clapton, Jack, and Ginger are amazing on this live album. I feel like they captured their best sound of all the old songs they performed. The recording process used was of the highest quality.
Great song & choice, next for Cream do Tales if Brave Ulysses, studio for that psychedelic classic. If you want a live vibe, do their Spoonful, live Cream at their best. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎶
There’s a whole Beatles connection to Cream. Eric Clapton did the guest lead guitar solo on “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” by The Beatles and George Harrison did likewise on “Badge” by Cream. Then Eric stole George’s wife and it didn’t even end their friendship. The ‘60s were weird.
Cream also did another tune called "Lawdy Mama" which was essentially the same music with alternate lyrics. When Cream was working on the sessions for Disraeli Gears, producer Felix Pappalardi (who was the bass player and often lead singer for Mountain) took the tape of "Lawdy Mama" and with help from his wife Gail Collins transformed the song into "Strange Brew". Tragically, Felix was shot and killed at age 43 - by his wife Gail.
This song was originally a straight blues tune called "Hey Lawdy Mama". The producer, Felix Pappalardi, heard something different, and came up with the melody and vocal parts.
For a rare instance we're all on the same page with the grade. I too gave it an A. It did get played on the radio but it wasn't as strong as a few of their other hits. I actually heard it quite a bit on AOR in the early 80s.You'd hear it on oldies stations too so I'm imagining it was played on hit radio when it was brand new.
check out early Blood, Sweat and Tears... "Something Going On" or "I Love you More Then You'll Ever Know" Great fuzz tone guitar, bass, drums and horns... They would occasionally cross paths and hang out with Cream...
Totally forgot about this Cream Gem!! Thanks for it! Also, tho I didn't know who G.Baker was back then, his use of the tom-tom (?) here and in Sunshine of Your Love was so powerful !!! Always loved this short-lived group.
Love this old band and entire album with Clapton. Takes me waaay back.😊 Both of you guys crack me up - always make me smile. Thanks for posting this soulful song!
I love this song and band so much. The lyrics have a special meaning as well. Gingers drumming is so phenomenal, Jack Bruce is as well. Eric is a legend. Please do more songs from this iconic band. The live video is worth checking out
Clapton, Bruce and Baker. Three equal so much more in this band. I love this song. Thank you for your reaction. FYI, This was a huge radio hit and was played often for many years. Clapton wrote this, Songfacts: This is based on a blues song Cream used to play called "Lawdy Mama." Felix Pappalardi, who produced the album, wrote new lyrics to the song with his wife, ..."
If I remember correctly from a documentary, Jack Bruce was angry because on the engineer actually put the bass line that was recorded for "Lawdy Mama" on this track. Bruce claims his "real" Strange Brew bass line is slightly different.
Yesterday was the 8 year anniversary of Jack Bruce's passing. What a super group they were. The live recordings from the 2005 Royal Albert Hall shows showed their great chemistry after being apart for so long. Lot's of drama in the relationships but the music was always top notch.
It was even better live at the Fillmore. The drumming felt like it reverberated inside you. And of course, Clapton's guitar. Cream was together for too short a time, but we were lucky to have them perform in SF once.
Awesome, love Cream! Every song they did was so crunchy. You should consider a full album review of "The Best of Cream". So as far as your Halloween theme, I'd strongly suggest "Spooky" by Atlanta Rhythm Section, you won't be disappointed! Have you done "Witchy Woman" by the Eagles?
Under the influence of something,sure,okay. Oddly enough this song got hugh radio play, even today on the oldies station. So much sound from just three. As humans we should be impressed, I am. Thanks again for this memory.
Killer bass line. Jack Bruce achieves the perfect balance between hitting the root notes of the blues progression and creative melodic lines in between. A masterful performance.
I'm with J. I am not a musician either. But I know what I like! I am in awe. The solo that sent a chill up my spine was the 2nd solo in Crossroads! Still does, every time!
The instrumentals were recorded for a completely different song-a cover of the old blues standard "Hey Lawdy Mama"-but their producer Felix Pappalardi decided to replace the vocals with an original melody and lyrics. The original version is also out there.
@@atlantapinstripes5362 I thought his opposition to it was because the chord changes clashed slightly with the new melody. Strange Brew was meant to stay on the 1 for the first four bars of each verse, but Lawdy Mama goes to the 4 in bar two.
the classic "Badge" is a must hear, written by Clapton, Harrison (and a line by Ringo), with George on rhythm guitar ... ear candy and a nice Clapton solo ... George helped as it was for the last album (Goodbye) and Eric needed a song ... and Eric read "bridge" as "badge", hence the title
I have enjoyed many Strange Brews, & always enjoy Cream's music, straight or otherwise. I felt I had to mention that it is Jack Bruce on vocals & Bass. Another great track to re-act to would be a 45 B-side "S.W.L.A.B.R." meaning "She Walks Like a Bearded Rainbow"
Now go and listen to Albert King's solo on "Oh, Pretty Woman" on his Born Under A Bad Sign album. That's why King referred to Cream as "those guys who stole my song".
@@paulcollins5586 Like I said, listen to the Albert King song, which came out earlier the same year. Clapton probably learned it, because a lot of it is note for note. On an interview Clapton once said he was going for an Albert King kind of vibe.
While I love your foray into 80s music and such it is always great when you get back to what drew me to the channel in the first place. Great 60s music. More Cream please! Politician, Toad, I Feel Free, and Tales of Brave Ulysses are all great.
Clapton's solo is a note-for-note copy of Albert King's solo in his hit "Oh, Pretty Woman". A complete homage to the blues great (worth listening to that song!).
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Disraeli Gears was produced by Felix Pappalardi . Felix played with Mountain , which started as a power trio . Mountain is famous for Mississippi Queen , but you should check out " theme from An Imaginary Western " which was written by Jack Bruce and Peter Brown , It is a very cool tune as is " nantucket Sleighride " -o r perhaps their " Tired Angels" which was dedicated to Hendrix .
oh. and my choice for Halloween , " Spooky " by the Atlantic Rhythm Section.
Jack Bruce was the glue that held together Cream's Sound. His bass playing, filled not only the lower sonic register, but also filled the range of a Rhythm Guitar. Jack's voice is iconic of the late 60's British Rock Scene, as is Greg Lake's another great Bass Player and Vocalist
Totally agree
Very much admire Jack Bruce. Have you heard his collaberation with Robin Trower? Check out "Take Good Care of Yourself", awesome song.
@@adrianstevens2146 Yes, I have all of Jack Bruce and Robin Trower's Recordings they did together.
Love the bass on this!
CREAM! One of the best rock trios EVER!
yes right up there with Police and Emerson Lake & Palmer not to mention BeeGees. And CSN.
This guitar solo kills me every time. It's the antithesis of shredding. He digs deep into every single note. Quintessential blues.
The solo is pretty much copied from "Crosscut Saw" by Albert King.
@@daveman_50 Yes I heard that. I should go back and check out that version.
@@deanwhite4143 No disrespect to EC. When you read that he basically locked himself in a house for a year with boxes of records and came out ready for the Yardbirds, it was Albert King, the other Kings, and other classic Chicago bluesmen who he was studying.
I always thought it was note for note Albert King’s Blues Power lead
@@daveman_50 Yeah cool. I just listened to Albert King and the phrasing is very close, not exact but close. But, I'm just a drummer :)
My generation had the best music and so many great musicians and singers.
Huge radio hit. The album cover was the high bar of 60s psychedelia
Cream Live gotta hear the jams, just amazing.
Underrated Clapton song and solo -- "Let It Rain" off his first solo album, just before the "Layla" album. It has a free-wheelin' Southern rock vibe.
Great song, one of my favorites from Clapton. Seems like it's almost forgotten.
Totally agree. Great and underrated song. His entire first solo album is really interesting - lots of Delaney & Bonnie vibe. And the live version (on Derek and the Dominos "In Concert" album) is freaking AMAZING. It's probably the best solo I have ever heard. And the whole band (Whitlock, Radle, Keys, and Gordon) just cook like you wouldn't believe. Gotta check it out.
Always been one of my favorites have it on my channel.
Underrated????? This is considered a rock classic by one of the greatest bands to come out of the 60.
Cream was a terrific power trio. Always interesting to listen their songs.
Disraeli Gears was the first cassette I ever owned, got it with a little mono cassette player for Christmas 1970, I was 8 years old. :) Thanks, Mom & Dad!
"First heard this song under the influence."
Andy knows how to come dressed to the party.
Perfect
@@shanenolan8252 agreed... after all, imho, it's a crime to listen to some music *not* under the influence at least a few times, so what a relief to hear Andy say this.
Had to LOL at comments, I listened to all the best music in the 60's/70's under the influence! 😂 Welcome to my world!
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Out of the 60's bands, they are among the Cream of the crop. Check out Swlabr, I Feel Free or N.S.U.
Psychedelic Rock meets the Blues. Ginger baker is great, a jazz drummer playing rock. Jack Bruce was a great bassists, and EC's guitar is always tasty.
This was their 2nd album and was released in 1967. Entire album is 🔥. Not sure who influenced who, but they were all amazing musicians and considered the 1st supergroup. I’ve worn this record out!
I bought this Album, (Yes, vinyl) in 1980 when I was 15...Still have it and it's in better shape than me still!! Lol 😂
We used to listen to this album in my local schoolyard on a portable record player when it came out
This song was produced by Felix Pappalardi of Mountain, another great 3 piece.
And I'm pretty sure they hit Mississippi Queen
Cream is such a great band, goosebumps all over, listening to them. 👍👍🎶🎶
The whole album is saucy 😈
Saucy or creamy?
I’d love to hear their thoughts on SWLABR
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One of their best songs they did. badge is still my all time favoirte. next to tales of brave.
Before Cream Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker were most famous for playing jazz. I believe it was Jack who once said something like, "We were really a jazz band but we told Eric we were playing Blues and told the record company we were playing Rock." My favorite two Cream songs of those you haven't hit yet are Tales of Brave Ulysses which is full of classic literary and British cultural references and the live version of Spoonful which is quite long.
And yet no one who actually plays or listens to jazz thinks they're jazz. I was always struck by the irony of that.
I walked 2 miles to a shopping center in Nashville, TN (I was in college, fall of '68) to specifically buy this album. Cost me a whopping $2.98. One of the best purchases I've ever, EVER made. Thanks for your reaction...........
I’m no musician but I have so much respect for three member bands. I can’t even walk and chew gum at the same time. Never mind play an instrument and sing. Unreal talents.
OK. I got a deal for you. You chew the gum and I'll do the walking. Between the two of us we could be a super musician!
Right?! I always think about Grand Funk Railroad or Don Henley from the Eagles. GFR just killed it with their three piece band presence. I have that same admiration for Anderson Paak.
yeah! zz top, rush, bto, police, nirvana, green day. I think they're tighter and work harder. when bands get over 5, I think they're just letting friends get in on it. and 2 drummer bands are ridiculous.
@@georgeperkins4171 Not to forget the "Jimi Hendrix Experience" and "Taste" (Rory Gallagher on guitar)
For the record, there are *four* incredibly good "musicians" playing on this track. 😁 Taking away either the rhythm or lead guitar would be a crime. But I totally agree with your overall point.
Dude, we all first heard this song under the influence of something!
People often think of the Beatles as some kind of soft eyed school boys. Don't forget that when Keith Richard and Eric Clapton still went to school, the Beatles played in the rough quarters around Reeperbahn in Hamburg.
It just struck me while listening to this on your channel how much the intro sounds like the Albert King song “Born under a Bad Sign.” Andy nailed it saying it sounded like an old blues dude.
Good call, the solo was also very much in the Albert King style
A song that Cream also played.
it boggles my mind you haven't heard more of these classics. I'm here for it though.
It’s hard to overstate how revolutionary this was in 1967. It was the opening track on ‘Disraeli Gears’ and it hard when I dropped the needle on and heard it the first time.
Note: You can't do a music reaction channel at Halloween without doing "Monster Mash", possibly the most successful novelty song of all time, charting 3 times.
(The Cream album "Disreali Gears", so named due to a mispronunciation of the gears on a racing bicycle, is a classic. Classicly trained pianist and former Secretary of State, Condoleeza Rice, once said it was her favorite album.)
Trouble is that Bobby Picketts's Karloff impression means nothing to anyone under 50 now.
She has great taste in music! Who knew?
Add ELO "Fire on High"
Bloody hell, (smacks forehead) of course it's derailleur gears, I just thought it was something to do with Benjamin Disraeli a British prime minister from the 1800s, some sort of obscure reference to his machinations.
@@peteharper2687 Me too!
Ginger Baker = excellence in drumming. The movie “Beware of Mr Baker” is a must see.
I've not heard any of his work outside of Cream, but does he have a leg to stand on ripping into Bonham and Keith Moon? I know Moon's not your average drummer, but he definitely added something to the music of the Who. As much as I've heard of his work in Cream, it does NOT stand out like Bruce's work and Clapton's work to my ears. I am sure he must stand out in other recordings and if you know some, please let me know. I would love to know why he thinks so highly of himself.
@@chrisdelisle3954 Totally Chris, as much as I think he is a great drummer, he was very difficult not a nice guy at all. Bill Ward(, BS ) Moon and Bonham were better drummers but a had style of their own.. but all should respect each others art ....
@@sallybannister6224 I do think I saw that movie. What a nutjob! And how he always ended up in the same band with the man he hated most in life - Jack Bruce - is just weird.
@@chrisdelisle3954the drum solo in White Room is killer.
Cream was my number 1 band in the late 60's and early 70's. I could swear I played Best of Cream on the turntable every darn day. Had no idea what a blues fan I was at 14 and 15. Andy called it right on this one...not a rocket launcher, but still it's Cream and those 3 guys created magic.
Been a while since I've heard this song, and I have no explanation! Thank you, you can never go wrong with Clapton!
I'm almost 70, & I still have this album
I'm 72 and have owned the album three or four times. Only users lose drugs.
This. Song was made perfectly when the bass and drums comes in to the music
A&A, you'll love their "SWLABR" !! A short banger
One of my first albums. So good!
Last chord, Clapton...what do you expect... a man in search of "blues" his entire career. He is definitely one of my all time favorites.
I guess, if you like racists...
Folks have different ways of looking at these issues. I don't defend his life choices, his opinions (political or otherwise), his addictions, etc. I speak here of his music. Can one separate art from the artist? A point of debate and disagreement among many, understandably. I appreciate his musical talent and make no apologies for it. I do appreciate your perspective and feedback.
You should react to their 16 minute live version of SPOONFUL from the wheels of fire album. One of the best live performances ever and it really shows off their musical brilliance as individuals and as a band. 🔥🔥🔥
This was one of the super groups of the 60's. Everyone of the 3 guys (Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker & Eric Clapton) was super talented but they also had big egos. So they didn't always get a long. They all came from previous successful bands. But in the few short years they were together they produced some classic songs such as "Crossroads", "Born Under A Bad Sign", "Tales Of Brave Ulysses", "White Room", "Sunshine Of Your Love", "SWLABR" etc.
I think it was mostly Ginger Baker vs Jack Bruce.
@@David-iv6je I've read that.
Talk of ego's I remember an interview with Ginger Baker asking him what drummers influenced him and he said no-one just me as I'm the best there is, I do think it was a bit tongue in cheek, but as he was fed up of being asked that, but I detected a hint of arrogance there too.
"Born Under A Bad Sign" music: Booker T. Jones [Booker T & the MG's] lyrics: William Bell
were assigned at Staxx to produce blues legend Albert King. Booker said Albert was electric and lost himself in the performance. One of the greatest recordings in history. I think A&A Freedom Shack would love it and might enjoy comparing that versions to Cream.
@@CadillacRiver what a great shout that is, I love Booker T Jones a true legend
Sadly drummer Ginger Baker and bassist Jack Bruce are no longer with us but before their passing Cream got together for one last live recording at the Royal Albert Hall in 2005. Eric Clapton, Jack, and Ginger are amazing on this live album. I feel like they captured their best sound of all the old songs they performed. The recording process used was of the highest quality.
And sadly Eric Clapton’s health issues make it too painful for him to play guitar now…😢
Disraeli Gears is one the best rock albums of all time- hands down S-Tier
Great song & choice, next for Cream do Tales if Brave Ulysses, studio for that psychedelic classic. If you want a live vibe, do their Spoonful, live Cream at their best. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎶
First Cream single with Eric Clapton singing lead vocals, mostly in falsetto. Short but Sweet!
Cream just had such a unique sound. Great car cruising music. Both windows down on a cool summer night with your friends.
There’s a whole Beatles connection to Cream. Eric Clapton did the guest lead guitar solo on “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” by The Beatles and George Harrison did likewise on “Badge” by Cream. Then Eric stole George’s wife and it didn’t even end their friendship. The ‘60s were weird.
You know what they say….no matter how beautiful the woman is, there’s always some guy tired of puttin’ up with her shit. 😁😎✌️
George said they were Husband in Laws.
They didn’t get together until years after George and Patti divorced. George cheated on her many times, including with Ringo’s wife.
@@adamsher2538 they even toured together as husbands in law lol
George was, in his own words "mildly narked", but then decided to cut Eric some slack 6 months later. And then they were friends until George died.
Cream also did another tune called "Lawdy Mama" which was essentially the same music with alternate lyrics. When Cream was working on the sessions for Disraeli Gears, producer Felix Pappalardi (who was the bass player and often lead singer for Mountain) took the tape of "Lawdy Mama" and with help from his wife Gail Collins transformed the song into "Strange Brew". Tragically, Felix was shot and killed at age 43 - by his wife Gail.
Clapton didn’t want to turn it into Strange Brew - he wanted to do it as Lawdy Mama.
The hook so nice, he used it twice.
I sorta remember this, but forgot it. Thanks for remininding me.
SWLABR and Outside Woman Blues are my two favorite cuts from this album! You'll love 'em!!!
You've found a great recording/production of Strange Brew!! Wow I've never heard the drums so clear. Pretty cool song... Catchy!!
This song was originally a straight blues tune called "Hey Lawdy Mama". The producer, Felix Pappalardi, heard something different, and came up with the melody and vocal parts.
All their albums are great!! They also did a CREAM reunion 3 night show at the Royal Albert Hall . Look for that 🤙🎸
"Didn't think I'd get this far in life" 😂😂💀
I'm definitely using that one!
"If I knew I was going to live this long, I woulda taken better care of myself."
For a rare instance we're all on the same page with the grade. I too gave it an A. It did get played on the radio but it wasn't as strong as a few of their other hits. I actually heard it quite a bit on AOR in the early 80s.You'd hear it on oldies stations too so I'm imagining it was played on hit radio when it was brand new.
My first Cream album, got it in about 77-78. Played the grooves off of it. Great album start to finish.
Jack Bruce's vocals, Eric Clapton's guitar work and Ginger Baker's pounding drum work - what better way to start the day!
It’s Clapton on lead vocals with Bruce providing backing vocals
Well, it's almost dinner time so.....the day has long since started.
Jack Bruce usually sung lead but it's Clapton on this one. Clapton also Sang lead on Crossroads
The original version of this was “Lawdy Mama”. When they hooked up with producer Felix Pappalardi he had them rewrite the lyrics.
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check out early Blood, Sweat and Tears... "Something Going On" or "I Love you More Then You'll Ever Know" Great fuzz tone guitar, bass, drums and horns... They would occasionally cross paths and hang out with Cream...
Totally forgot about this Cream Gem!! Thanks for it! Also, tho I didn't know who G.Baker was back then, his use of the tom-tom (?) here and in Sunshine of Your Love was so powerful !!! Always loved this short-lived group.
The Beatles were hosting those parties.
Love this old band and entire album with Clapton. Takes me waaay back.😊 Both of you guys crack me up - always make me smile. Thanks for posting this soulful song!
Saw Jack Bruce, I made a point after he was sick and recovered, I cherish this memory. My favorite bassist!
I love this song and band so much. The lyrics have a special meaning as well. Gingers drumming is so phenomenal, Jack Bruce is as well. Eric is a legend. Please do more songs from this iconic band. The live video is worth checking out
Clapton, Bruce and Baker. Three equal so much more in this band. I love this song. Thank you for your reaction. FYI, This was a huge radio hit and was played often for many years. Clapton wrote this, Songfacts: This is based on a blues song Cream used to play called "Lawdy Mama." Felix Pappalardi, who produced the album, wrote new lyrics to the song with his wife, ..."
If I remember correctly from a documentary, Jack Bruce was angry because on the engineer actually put the bass line that was recorded for "Lawdy Mama" on this track. Bruce claims his "real" Strange Brew bass line is slightly different.
Spooky season has to include Sweet Transvestite from the Rocky horror picture show
His hand is soooo smooth. 💗💗💗
This was Clapton's first time doing the lead vocals!
First time in Cream? Not first time altogether, because he sang on _Ramblin' On My Mind_ with the Bluesbreakers. I believe that was his vocal debut.
@@donaldb1 I totally forgot about that.
Wonderful Clapton Ruth’s and lead. Every note counts with no waste…
Yesterday was the 8 year anniversary of Jack Bruce's passing. What a super group they were. The live recordings from the 2005 Royal Albert Hall shows showed their great chemistry after being apart for so long. Lot's of drama in the relationships but the music was always top notch.
They weren't together long, but I have always liked Cream. Still have a couple of their albums and Strange Brew is one of my favorites.
The Blues, Baby .... and everything you ever looked for in Rock
GREAT song to listen to while “under the influence of something”. I certainly was. Ah….college days. 😁✌️
It was even better live at the Fillmore. The drumming felt like it reverberated inside you. And of course, Clapton's guitar. Cream was together for too short a time, but we were lucky to have them perform in SF once.
When listening to a Cream I always like to pay attention to the drum work of Ginger Baker. He's the bomb.
Dang I love listening to Ginger in the back there. Such a great band.
Awesome, love Cream! Every song they did was so crunchy. You should consider a full album review of "The Best of Cream". So as far as your Halloween theme, I'd strongly suggest "Spooky" by Atlanta Rhythm Section, you won't be disappointed! Have you done "Witchy Woman" by the Eagles?
Really enjoy Spooky by ARS!
Under the influence of something,sure,okay. Oddly enough this song got hugh radio play, even today on the oldies station. So much sound from just three. As humans we should be impressed, I am. Thanks again for this memory.
Clapton performs lead vocals on the song mostly in falsetto. It was the first Cream single on which he sang lead.
I may, or may not, have listened to this under the influence of something or another back in the seventies.
INXS - Devil Inside, please!
This is my favorite song on this album. Stra-a-ange. Love Jack Bruce's singing!
Clapton is singing lead on this one with Jack backing vocal.
Killer bass line. Jack Bruce achieves the perfect balance between hitting the root notes of the blues progression and creative melodic lines in between. A masterful performance.
Great vocal by Eric nothing but Tasty Licks as expected. Alex this was a big hit, radio song.
Keep asking for Clapton's version of J.J. Cale's Cocaine.
Maybe some day....
Based on their review of Leon Russell, they would probably give it a C because it sounds too much like other songs they’ve heard.
One of the best bands ever!
Good Halloween suggestion: Swamp Witch- Jim Stafford
You've got to hit this entire album!
Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker came from a jazz background.
This was a great album.
I seriously recommend "Old Love" Greatest Live Version EC
God damn, you guys are really enjoying some of my favorites!! Thank you and keep going....cause that's what you're gonna do!
DAMN you guys are funny! I just love your banter…….I listen to you guys as much for that as for the music.
Might be my favorite Cream tune. Old blues #. Whole band brings it.
The reaction hasn't even started and I am psyched!!!
I'm with J. I am not a musician either. But I know what I like! I am in awe.
The solo that sent a chill up my spine was the 2nd solo in Crossroads! Still does, every time!
The instrumentals were recorded for a completely different song-a cover of the old blues standard "Hey Lawdy Mama"-but their producer Felix Pappalardi decided to replace the vocals with an original melody and lyrics. The original version is also out there.
And Jack wasn’t happy about it as, in spots, his bass line was a little wonky…
Thank you for mentioning Felix. "Nantucket Sleigh Ride" was and is a great song. He didn't get enough credit in Mountain.
@@alexjbennett1017 Actually, Felix had the magic to make a lot of their stuff better than they ever could have done without him.
@@atlantapinstripes5362 I thought his opposition to it was because the chord changes clashed slightly with the new melody. Strange Brew was meant to stay on the 1 for the first four bars of each verse, but Lawdy Mama goes to the 4 in bar two.
The legendary Cream. Awesome.
the classic "Badge" is a must hear, written by Clapton, Harrison (and a line by Ringo), with George on rhythm guitar ... ear candy and a nice Clapton solo ... George helped as it was for the last album (Goodbye) and Eric needed a song ... and Eric read "bridge" as "badge", hence the title
"Swlabr" Gotta hear this from them. Guitar heaven!!
I have enjoyed many Strange Brews, & always enjoy Cream's music, straight or otherwise. I felt I had to mention that it is Jack Bruce on vocals & Bass. Another great track to re-act to would be a 45 B-side "S.W.L.A.B.R." meaning "She Walks Like a Bearded Rainbow"
Now go and listen to Albert King's solo on "Oh, Pretty Woman" on his Born Under A Bad Sign album. That's why King referred to Cream as "those guys who stole my song".
Every rock band has stolen bits from other songs.
@@paulcollins5586 Like I said, listen to the Albert King song, which came out earlier the same year. Clapton probably learned it, because a lot of it is note for note. On an interview Clapton once said he was going for an Albert King kind of vibe.
My favorite Cream song.
If you know blues, you recognize that this was Eric’s tribute to Albert King, long before Stevie Ray was recycling Albert King licks.
While I love your foray into 80s music and such it is always great when you get back to what drew me to the channel in the first place. Great 60s music. More Cream please! Politician, Toad, I Feel Free, and Tales of Brave Ulysses are all great.
I learned of this song when it was included in the soundtrack of "More American Graffiti."
Clapton's solo is a note-for-note copy of Albert King's solo in his hit "Oh, Pretty Woman". A complete homage to the blues great (worth listening to that song!).