‘The Cream of the Crop’ With Eric Clapton on guitar, Ginger Baker on drums, and Jack Bruce on bass. The song was by Robert Johnson back in the 30’s about him going to the crossroads to sell his soul. Robert Johnson is in the Blues Hall of Fame.
I hope you've figured out by now 60s-70s Rockers loved the Blues and kept the music of legendary bluesmen alive. This song is rooted on Robert Johnson who according to legend went to the crossroads to make a deal with the devil and selling his soul in exchange for fame. Apparently it worked because we're still talking about him 90 years later. Check out his 1936 original recording. Also the 1986 movie, Crossroads, is loosely based on the storyline
The Allman Brothers are a perfect example of this, they were labeled "southern rock" but in reality they were 100% blues oriented. If you ever want to hear a great blues collaboration live, search "FURTHER ON UP THE ROAD- ERIC CLAPTON AND THE BAND just amazing.
Cream was a Blues band.. As bassist and vocalist Jack Bruce said...'' We were a jazz band, just don't tell Eric.'' As Eric was a Blues guy, Bruce was jazz guy...
I'm glad to see people re-discovering Cream, which was (and still is) one of my all-time favorite bands! And do check out their other songs, such as "Sunshine of Your Love," "White Room," and many others!
The 84 bar solo by Eric Clapton here is considered one of the greatest electric guitar performances ever recorded ...and it's LIVE! Clapton's Mt. Everest of guitar pyrotechnics.
This song is absoluty Eric Clapton most important, identifing, and show of his technique of his catalog. If this live version hadn't been released exaclty as is, I'd say his star power would reduced to half maybe? Would you agree or tend to disagree with this comment? I mean it is something to behold as possibly the single great statement a guitarist could make in any genre. I emphazise the word 'possibly' there, but one could say that.
@@ParanormalStories I believe Eric has been one of the greatest electric guitarists of the past 60 years. However, I do agree with you that he NEVER attained the heights he reached with the 2nd solo again. Many great riffs, solos, and some surprisingly good vocals but, yes, this was the apex of his skill. How much of that was due to his drug abuse, who knows?
This song by Cream is a cover of the Robert Johnson song "Cross Road Blues" written in 1937. Remember when you were talking about Black Sabbath mentioning Lucifer in a bluesy song? This is the origin of the Mississippi Delta blues tradition about the Crossroads. I didn't know Robert Johnson died the year after he wrote this song at the age of 27, making him maybe the earliest member of the 27 club.
As others have posted, this is widely considered to be one of the greatest guitar solos ever recorded and it was live. This song is an Eric Clapton masterpiece.
Eric Clapton at his blazing best, A classic blues gets brought into the rock era and Cream had another hit. Try their live Spoonful for another live thrill and amazing jam! Enjoy! 🎸🎵🎤🎸🎶
I was a 15 year old growing up in North East England when this came out and was such an exciting track, which is from the double album ‘Wheels of Fire’, one studio record and one live record. There are just two tracks each side of the live record, but the track ‘Spoonful’ is about 15 minutes and on the 2nd side is the 15 minute, or more, Ginger Baker drum solo etc. An amazing record, every track.
Blues and country and western had merged in rock and roll long before this. What we are hearing here is young English people discovering blues, especially electric Chicago blues. Americans, black and white, had turned their backs on the blues for easy listening, notable for fabulous harmonies which Americans did better than anyone. So many black blues artists headed to the UK because that was where they were appreciated. Hendrix went to the UK to find the success he could not find at home. When bands such as Cream brought the blues back to the US I am sure most Americans thought it was British music they were playing. There were some American electric blues bands but the cream of 1960s/70s blues bands were in Britain. American blues bands, being largely white, tended to slide back to country rock or rock and roll. British bands kept moving forward into new areas, such as prog rock. Pink Floyd and Jethro Tull started as blues bands.
Does my heart good to see y'all groovin' to this just like we were back in the day. Now you need to hear Clapton's later slowed down version! 💙☮💙☮💙☮💙☮💙☮💙
From the original 1936 recording by Robert Johnson. Cream switched this one up from the original Delta Blues. Clapton, the guitarist, absolutely loved Robert Johnson. Over the years he has covered many Robert Johnson songs. You should check out the originals. Johnson's voice will make the hair on the back of your neck stand out. The Robert Johnson legend, which this song makes reference to is: Johnson was not a very good singer/guitarist, until he received some advice. He was told to go down to a lonely crossroads, at midnight, and he would meet a dark and mysterious figure there. The mystery man would offer him a contract, he should sign, and afterwards he would receive skills he never had before. So Johnson went down to the crossroads in the pitch black of night. When he returned he could suddenly sing, like a nightingale, and play guitar like a maestro. He went on to record just 29 songs, and just as he was about to become very famous, a concert by him was being organised in a major NY venue, he was killed. It's said that Johnson was fooling around with a married woman and her husband either stabbed him, or poisoned him. There is some evidence to say he died from kidney or liver failure. But over the years the legend has grown. Most of us (lovers of the blues) would sooner believe the romance, and horror, of the selling of a soul at midnight at the lonely crossroads. Johnson added to the legend by recording Crossroads Blues and Hellhound On My Trail. Take the time to listen to the King of The Delta Blues, one of the early players and masters of his genre.
At hearing this for the first couple of times Claptons soloing stood out. Nowadays I tend to focus on Jack Bruce's thunderous and vital bass lines. And off cause Ginger Baker lays down a solid beat, as usual.
Jack Bruce. one of the best bass players, EVER. Remember, before there was Rap, there was Rock. Rock has been around for 135 years! Listen to that Bass!!!!!
Hi guys! Since you are going down the road of the great late '60's - early 70's performers, how about taking a look at a performer who was one of the best guitarists ever, who beat Eric Clapton in 1971 as the Melody Maker's International Guitarist of the Year- the legendary Rory Gallagher? For an early take on the very young Rory (22 years old) who blew away many of the acts that weekend with his blistering guitar work, take a listen to "What's Going On?" from the 1970 Isle of Wight festival. Or a slightly more mature Rory on the Irish Tour '74 album with "Who's That Coming?" with its skilled slide guitar is a treat. And the context of that album is remarkable-performing in Northern Ireland during the height of the Troubles, with bombs going off all around Belfast. Clapton was a fan and credited Rory for getting him back into the blues. The Rolling Stones tried to recruit him as well, with Mick Jagger being a fan. Please take a listen and enjoy!
Written and originally performed by Robert Johnson. The legendary blues artist who supposedly sold his soul to play guitar. Johnson is widely credited as the real father of rock and roll.
Jack Bruce was a Jazz trained bassist and Ginger Baker was a Jazz drummer who studied African rhythms and what can you say about Eric Clapton. Greatest guitar player in Rock music.
Blues vibe? Oh honey, this song was written by Robert Johnson, Cream just gave a modern twist to it. And if you don't know who Robert Johnson was, check out the original ua-cam.com/video/r8gUpvllN5Q/v-deo.html And, by the way, thanks for a great video.
@@TheAdventuresofTNT Next time, try listening to Clapton. He's one of the best guitarist who ever picked up an ax. You guys made this whole review about you.
You’re kind of missing the essence of this song. Jack Bruce is matching lick for lick Eric Clapton who is jamming hard. Nobody is doing jams like this anymore. If all you can say is wow that’s bluesy you’re not feeling it.
Cream? I wonder where they got their name from ?
T, Cream bassist Jack Bruce was a big influence on Geddy Lee of RUSH.
They were considered three of the best blues rock musicians in England at the time they formed the group. They were the "cream of the crop."
@@mikenastasi8927 Lee is also a great bassist. Too bad Bruce couldn’t do anything to fix his voice though.
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Rush is my favorite band and Geddy is my favorite bassist. I like Jack Bruce as a singer.
‘The Cream of the Crop’
With Eric Clapton on guitar, Ginger Baker on drums, and Jack Bruce on bass.
The song was by Robert Johnson back in the 30’s about him going to the crossroads to sell his soul.
Robert Johnson is in the Blues Hall of Fame.
Cream doesn't stop for red lights... blasting ahead, smashing the music, they have Robt. Johnson yelling "Uncle." Astounding musicians!
I hope you've figured out by now 60s-70s Rockers loved the Blues and kept the music of legendary bluesmen alive. This song is rooted on Robert Johnson who according to legend went to the crossroads to make a deal with the devil and selling his soul in exchange for fame. Apparently it worked because we're still talking about him 90 years later. Check out his 1936 original recording. Also the 1986 movie, Crossroads, is loosely based on the storyline
The Allman Brothers are a perfect example of this, they were labeled "southern rock" but in reality they were 100% blues oriented. If you ever want to hear a great blues collaboration live, search "FURTHER ON UP THE ROAD- ERIC CLAPTON AND THE BAND just amazing.
Cream was a Blues band.. As bassist and vocalist Jack Bruce said...'' We were a jazz band, just don't tell Eric.'' As Eric was a Blues guy, Bruce was jazz guy...
Another band I drove dad and mom nuts with when I was just kid growing up lol. I love it! 🤪🤪🤟🤟👍👍❤. Go crazy! Get down ya'll!
I'm glad to see people re-discovering Cream, which was (and still is) one of my all-time favorite bands! And do check out their other songs, such as "Sunshine of Your Love," "White Room," and many others!
The 84 bar solo by Eric Clapton here is considered one of the greatest electric guitar performances ever recorded ...and it's LIVE! Clapton's Mt. Everest of guitar pyrotechnics.
This song is absoluty Eric Clapton most important, identifing, and show of his technique of his catalog. If this live version hadn't been released exaclty as is, I'd say his star power would reduced to half maybe? Would you agree or tend to disagree with this comment? I mean it is something to behold as possibly the single great statement a guitarist could make in any genre. I emphazise the word 'possibly' there, but one could say that.
@@ParanormalStories I believe Eric has been one of the greatest electric guitarists of the past 60 years. However, I do agree with you that he NEVER attained the heights he reached with the 2nd solo again. Many great riffs, solos, and some surprisingly good vocals but, yes, this was the apex of his skill. How much of that was due to his drug abuse, who knows?
Agree...he's best after this he went to the thin sound Fender and wasn't ever heavy again sad
But, interestingly, Eric, himself, wasn't impressed with his own solos on this recording.
And Jack Bruce soloing right along with him!
This song by Cream is a cover of the Robert Johnson song "Cross Road Blues" written in 1937. Remember when you were talking about Black Sabbath mentioning Lucifer in a bluesy song? This is the origin of the Mississippi Delta blues tradition about the Crossroads. I didn't know Robert Johnson died the year after he wrote this song at the age of 27, making him maybe the earliest member of the 27 club.
One of the greatest guitar solos in music history.
Yes thanks for reaction to this song , Cream was amazing ,much love and good vibes 🙏🤗💜 I feel redeemed now LOL
65 to 74. Everyone mixed Soul, Blues, Rock and Roll, Country music 🎶. Don't forget to Boogie children 🪴 Clapton 🌞
As others have posted, this is widely considered to be one of the greatest guitar solos ever recorded and it was live. This song is an Eric Clapton masterpiece.
With Eric Clapton as a band member the success is pretty much guaranteed!
yes sir ladies and gentlemen after 55 years this cut still remains the ABSOLUTE CEILING !!!!! there is no NEXT STEP !!!!! PERIOD
Eric Clapton at his blazing best, A classic blues gets brought into the rock era and Cream had another hit. Try their live Spoonful for another live thrill and amazing jam! Enjoy! 🎸🎵🎤🎸🎶
Jack Bruce is one of the best bass players ever Scotland's genius
I was a 15 year old growing up in North East England when this came out and was such an exciting track, which is from the double album ‘Wheels of Fire’, one studio record and one live record. There are just two tracks each side of the live record, but the track ‘Spoonful’ is about 15 minutes and on the 2nd side is the 15 minute, or more, Ginger Baker drum solo etc. An amazing record, every track.
Don’t overlook Ginger Baker’s incredible drumming!
Rocking a 5 piece.
One of the early Rock songs...Taking blues & morphing it into Rock...
Blues and country and western had merged in rock and roll long before this. What we are hearing here is young English people discovering blues, especially electric Chicago blues. Americans, black and white, had turned their backs on the blues for easy listening, notable for fabulous harmonies which Americans did better than anyone. So many black blues artists headed to the UK because that was where they were appreciated. Hendrix went to the UK to find the success he could not find at home. When bands such as Cream brought the blues back to the US I am sure most Americans thought it was British music they were playing. There were some American electric blues bands but the cream of 1960s/70s blues bands were in Britain. American blues bands, being largely white, tended to slide back to country rock or rock and roll. British bands kept moving forward into new areas, such as prog rock. Pink Floyd and Jethro Tull started as blues bands.
Does my heart good to see y'all groovin' to this just like we were back in the day. Now you need to hear Clapton's later slowed down version!
💙☮💙☮💙☮💙☮💙☮💙
Great, Great Bassline, Mr. Jack Bruce.. ♠W.G.
Scotland's genius
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@@wgdavis5353 jack Bruce was a magician on the bass
@@jjm2308 Absolutely!! ♠W.G.
it annoys me when people call that a solo! it was all three of them, pounding our brains into submission! haha, big love to all people :)
From the original 1936 recording by Robert Johnson. Cream switched this one up from the original Delta Blues. Clapton, the guitarist, absolutely loved Robert Johnson. Over the years he has covered many Robert Johnson songs. You should check out the originals. Johnson's voice will make the hair on the back of your neck stand out. The Robert Johnson legend, which this song makes reference to is: Johnson was not a very good singer/guitarist, until he received some advice. He was told to go down to a lonely crossroads, at midnight, and he would meet a dark and mysterious figure there. The mystery man would offer him a contract, he should sign, and afterwards he would receive skills he never had before. So Johnson went down to the crossroads in the pitch black of night. When he returned he could suddenly sing, like a nightingale, and play guitar like a maestro.
He went on to record just 29 songs, and just as he was about to become very famous, a concert by him was being organised in a major NY venue, he was killed. It's said that Johnson was fooling around with a married woman and her husband either stabbed him, or poisoned him. There is some evidence to say he died from kidney or liver failure. But over the years the legend has grown. Most of us (lovers of the blues) would sooner believe the romance, and horror, of the selling of a soul at midnight at the lonely crossroads. Johnson added to the legend by recording Crossroads Blues and Hellhound On My Trail. Take the time to listen to the King of The Delta Blues, one of the early players and masters of his genre.
They were the jam band back then.3 of the top musicians bass guitar drums in one band yes the first super group
Country music, bluegrass, and rock music all have their roots in the blues.
Cream was my intro to the hard rock and metal world back in late 60’sand from there it’s history
See, thats the thing about Rock. No non cense. Raw, and in your face.
At hearing this for the first couple of times Claptons soloing stood out. Nowadays I tend to focus on Jack Bruce's thunderous and vital bass lines. And off cause Ginger Baker lays down a solid beat, as usual.
This is best Cover of Robert Johnson's song from the 30's!( Know your Roots!) Most famous among Rock gods too!he only made 27 tunes Immortal!
Jack Bruce is a genius Scotland is so proud
Ladies and gentlemen Eric Clapton on the guitar. 🤘
Eric Clapton best ever lead and he never..duplicated it again
Jack Bruce. one of the best bass players, EVER. Remember, before there was Rap, there was Rock. Rock has been around for 135 years! Listen to that Bass!!!!!
Hi guys! Since you are going down the road of the great late '60's - early 70's performers, how about taking a look at a performer who was one of the best guitarists ever, who beat Eric Clapton in 1971 as the Melody Maker's International Guitarist of the Year- the legendary Rory Gallagher? For an early take on the very young Rory (22 years old) who blew away many of the acts that weekend with his blistering guitar work, take a listen to "What's Going On?" from the 1970 Isle of Wight festival. Or a slightly more mature Rory on the Irish Tour '74 album with "Who's That Coming?" with its skilled slide guitar is a treat. And the context of that album is remarkable-performing in Northern Ireland during the height of the Troubles, with bombs going off all around Belfast. Clapton was a fan and credited Rory for getting him back into the blues. The Rolling Stones tried to recruit him as well, with Mick Jagger being a fan. Please take a listen and enjoy!
All three of them were gods. 🤟👹❤️
Tasha is right...that bass !!!
Jack Bruce Scotland's genius
Written and originally performed by Robert Johnson. The legendary blues artist who supposedly sold his soul to play guitar. Johnson is widely credited as the real father of rock and roll.
The 2nd break is apocalyptic🔥🔥🔥
You mentioned Juke Joints, that's where Robert Johnson used to play! Robert is the father of American guitar, ✌️❤️🇺🇸
The original powertrio
Jack Bruce was a Jazz trained bassist and Ginger Baker was a Jazz drummer who studied African rhythms and what can you say about Eric Clapton. Greatest guitar player in Rock music.
Sweet. Try Stormy Monday live at Royal Albert Hall
Saw them in 68 in St. Louis for the price of a $3.00 ticket. Jim
I saw them in Vancouver in 1968 for about the same price and was lucky enough to catch Blind Faith in 1969...those were the days eh?
You have to listen at least three times, once for each instrument!
Isn't Jack Bruce just an incredible bass player? He made lots of music after Cream, but it wasn't as commercially successful.
You gotta listen to live versions of Spoonful, Stepping Out.
Jack Bruce bass on this is just thumpin
Barrel house refers to juke joint blues
got a blues vibe? no kidding. cover of the legendary blues musician Robert Johnson song.
Blues vibe? Oh honey, this song was written by Robert Johnson, Cream just gave a modern twist to it. And if you don't know who Robert Johnson was, check out the original ua-cam.com/video/r8gUpvllN5Q/v-deo.html
And, by the way, thanks for a great video.
In a power trio, all 3 have to be great. No faking it
Check out the original version written by the Godfather of the blues.... ROBERT JOHNSON.
An old Robert Johnson song!
Thanks guys. You lowered my IQ just listening to you.
Our pleasure! I guess that makes you a liberal now!
@@TheAdventuresofTNT Next time, try listening to Clapton. He's one of the best guitarist who ever picked up an ax. You guys made this whole review about you.
Everyone gushes over this but they did better. Take "NSU" on Live Cream Vol. 1 for instance . . .
Great band; too bad Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce tried to kill each other, lol.
Just don't hear playing like that anymore Dam it boy.js
Tribute to the legendary Robert Johnson, classic!
You’re kind of missing the essence of this song. Jack Bruce is matching lick for lick Eric Clapton who is jamming hard. Nobody is doing jams like this anymore. If all you can say is wow that’s bluesy you’re not feeling it.