Loved the way Bruce and Baker pushed Clapton to play his very best..thank God, they made this 2005 documentary ; finally got to see them together besides the Goodbye in the late 60's. ..RIP JACK & GINGER...loved CREAM..
I recall my younger brother had the vinyl LP by Cream. I took it & played on my record player & fell in love with Cream. I was not that familiar with them until then.I was tempted to keep it as HE had taken my 1st Bob Dylan record. Sibling payback!
Every single person sitting in every single seat realized that they were a part of history seeing three rock icon legends performing and a night not to be forgotten. Nothing fancy, no autotune or back up singers or side musicians anywhere to be seen. They make their own instruments sing.
Cream is three incredible musicians, THREE. I listened to this song and a flood of emotions swept over me and a tear formed in my eye, then I realised that if it had that effect on me, what must it have felt like for them? Thank you Cream for showing the music world exactly how it's done, regardless of how many years have come and gone. Timeless brilliance.
@@jimlaguardia8185 where did ya read that? According to the books he became suicidal during the post-cream days. Drinking everything and hating everyone.
Does anybody notice the quality of Clapton's rhythm guitar playing while singing in an extraordinary way? He is a great singer, great rhythm and lead guitarist and composer. He has always been great in the studio and he also delivered on stage. He played with the greatest and also gave his musicianship as a guest to others. And he influenced millions of other guitar players. He is a really a complete musician and artist - thanks!!
Sometimes the moon and stars line up just right. A chance meeting of three guys who were pro's, knew how to play, knew how to write and had the pulse of the generation of their time. Not unlike The Beatles, The Who etc. And so many years later they still sound to my ears anyway, almost unbelievable. Its really rare.
@@duanewilson3941 Saw Jack and Ginger Baker together and Baker Gurvitz Army, Eric Clapton solo and West Bruce and Laing. Saw Jimi Hendrix live But not Cream.
Further to the story......in 75 ( ish) I was living in Dusseldorf... we were outside a club called Creamcheese having a blow, as you do, when this big black fancy limo pulled up next to us.... the back window was down, and who popped his head but none other than Ginger Baker. It was surreal and got even dafter when he got out and actually joined us for 10minutes.
I know. I loathe the likes of The Manic Street Preachers who profess to be a trio with another guitarist and what one, no two men on keyboards. What is it are they invisible or something?
It is my opinion that we have lived through the greatest advancements in music in history. Americas southern blues and the creative genius of the british groups interpretation was epic.
I was there that night. Killer gig. I was too young to have seen them in the 60s so this was a dream come true for me. Also saw Led Zep when they played in 2007 at the 02. Another dream come true! 🤘🤘🤘
@spideymarino That makes me happy for you! I post reactions in the same manner that I think we both believe we have been very fortunate to see and hear the things we have been able to see and hear! 🙏
Not only are they great musicians, but they feed each other as they play. This is why Cream is one of the great gifts to music. How they do it is as natural as waking up. The fact that we got the privilege to see them together again is truly amazing.
Clapton brings that touch of class to any performance in which he plays. You always know when he is playing as music is lifted to another level.Go cream but go the sublime Clapton and he’s brilliant guitar work always God
If great to have lived long enough to remember the original when was new, yet see all the changes it, and We have gone thru all the years...never ceases to amaze me!
Beyond words honestly .. Ginger just steady . Jack Bruce . His bass playing is supreme and vocals too- Clapton untouchable to me.. he’s number one.. I see him in St Louis in September 2023
I was six years old in 1968, and l got my dad's youngest brother record collection after he was busted in Houston,Tx. I remember listening to Cream,Buffalo Springfield, The Beatles and many others. My greatest recollection of Cream is White Room/ Sunshine of Your Love on a .45 7 in.vinyl. That just embeds into a kids head and will never leave the thought process. I have always dug music from ground breaking bands or artist,from early rock-n-roll to the ultra hard rock of Led Zeppelin,back to the country sounds of Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings and other country bands. Never got into that rap crap!!!
WootTootZoot I hear you, I grew up listening to Cream, and I just now learned the studio version of this song. It's amazing how many Bass licks I was already doing subconsciously that were obviously influenced by Jack Bruce, and I didn't even realize it. He's probably my main inspiration on Bass.
I think this is the best version of Badge that i've ever seen good job Cream..miss you Jack and Ginger..Hello Eric Clapton i like your style of music and the way you sing bravo.. Luv u always Eric Clapton.. Always be here for you.. luvusomuchfrommhilet ❤❤❤❤❤🎸ec🌹🌹🌹
I saw them at one of the reunion shows at MSG in NYC. I wasn't even going to go but the day before I checked Ticketmaster for a single ticket and one popped up, floor seat, row F, center aisle, at face price, not a resale. One of the more memorable concerts I've been to.
WOW! Everything I've always loved about this song was just rolled into one audio! While the vocals are great, it's the instrumentation of it that has always made it my favorite Cream song! This is absolute perfection!
i loved how there was a space in the music right before what was a part that George played-great way to show respect for another great musician,artist!!
I was at the Madison Square Garden Wednesday night show. Absolutely magical. I’m so glad we flew into NYC from the Midwest for it. All 3 at the top of their form.
What a treat this is. While watching I realized that whereas Clapton has been revered for decades for his guitar work, no one ever mentions his singing. His vocal styling ability has increased with age.
How great is this????? I was a kid and heard these guys and we played there music when it was a hit...and now here they are we can watch it??? how great is thsi????
This song reminds me of the late 60's.....was in my late teens and Cream was what was happening.....their music was uplifting and made you feel like the world was a great place.....and it was.....
When ,I seen Cream in 68 ,as a Young Drummer .They, were by far undoubtedly amazing. Yet , the one dude that kept Me amazed was 'Jack'. He totally commanded the Band..Together, they were a one of a kind Band .
Iloved cream nd I still do. Eric and the lads were awesome to listen to and watch as they manuevered ther way through each song. My heart soared whenever I lested to Cream. So glad they existed as a band. I learned so much from them. Thank you Eric, Ginger and Jack. Three kings of the 60's....
Put a very wide smile on my face as the video progressed til the very end; thanks UA-cam Recommendations, thatkenny and Cream for spreading joy with your musical crafts.
Saw them on that tour in MSG....what a talented group. You could make a case for each of them to be the best ever at their instrument. Only drawback is the short time they were together, only 4 studio albums. But they crammed a lot of great music into those four.
They can still show how its supposed to be done. This concert showed why Jack Bruce is one of the best bass players ever, Ginger Baker is one of the best drummers ever, and why Eric Clapton is God.
+Eric W Indeed! Cream was in their heyday when I was just a little boy. I grew to appreciate their music and what they meant to it's evolution. Pure genius in my book.
Always loved Cream, Jack Bruce was the only one who could keep up with Clapton, when Clapton went off so did Jack Bruce. Lol. He was soloing while yet returning to the pocket everytime. He had super speed with that one finger technique of his which is also like no one else's. Then ya got Ginger to tie it all together. Incredible.
I love Eric Clapton & Ginger Baker with Cream & Blind Faith but this group was held together by Jack Bruce. Badge is my favorite Clapton song and see how Jack defers to Eric. What a group, what a time.
Probably my favorite guitar lick of all time. Incidentally, best month and year of my life (3/68): got into the Cream concert at Kiel Audittorium in St. Louis free as a band boy. Also got me a high school lovely sweetheart. Heaven. Sad, but nothing comes close to those days, but I'll try. As Bob Hope said: "Thanks for the memories".
No words need to be said. We lived at the right time. These were the glory days of rock and roll.
I was born a generation to late
@scott halladay music is timeless, there for now and there for future generations. Have a blessed life, my friend 🙏
Damn right
I’m thankful that they got it worked out between them
Chill, dude. Music is always good
1968. 2005. So glad they did it one more time. R.I.P. Jack and Ginger-thanks for the soundtrack of a generation.
2024: I've been a drummer since 1964. GREAT Music! This is wonderful with 3 of the Greatest! Thanks for Posting This Wonderful Piece Of History.
Perfect, they sounded as good in 2005 as they did in 1969. Three guys, no backup, Long Live Cream*****
Well said and so true just 3 guys, no backup singers, or fancy musical tricks.
Loved the way Bruce and Baker pushed Clapton to play his very best..thank God, they made this 2005 documentary ; finally got to see them together besides the Goodbye in the late 60's. ..RIP JACK & GINGER...loved CREAM..
I was blessed to see them at Fillmore East in the day...Eric wasnt as much of a showman in those days but his playing was beyond incredible
Not alone buddy 👍❤️
@@paulaepstein9051 👍👏👏👏👏❤️
I recall my younger brother had the vinyl LP by Cream. I took it & played on my record player & fell in love with Cream. I was not that familiar with them until then.I was tempted to keep it as HE had taken my 1st Bob Dylan record. Sibling payback!
Cream was and still is one of my favorite Rock Bands. I Saw Cream in Vancouver BC not long before they Announced their Breakup.
Every single person sitting in every single seat realized that they were a part of history seeing three rock icon legends performing and a night not to be forgotten. Nothing fancy, no autotune or back up singers or side musicians anywhere to be seen. They make their own instruments sing.
I was front and center for there last show at M.S.G. Oct. of 2005, a night I will always remember.
Cream is three incredible musicians, THREE. I listened to this song and a flood of emotions swept over me and a tear formed in my eye, then I realised that if it had that effect on me, what must it have felt like for them? Thank you Cream for showing the music world exactly how it's done, regardless of how many years have come and gone. Timeless brilliance.
Rob Walton Ironically, Eric said he was suicidal during those days, which is why they broke up prematurely.
Well said ... its art and music art its very very VERY best
✌👍😍🎶
They floated on each others excellence
@@jimlaguardia8185 where did ya read that? According to the books he became suicidal during the post-cream days. Drinking everything and hating everyone.
Does anybody notice the quality of Clapton's rhythm guitar playing while singing in an extraordinary way? He is a great singer, great rhythm and lead guitarist and composer. He has always been great in the studio and he also delivered on stage. He played with the greatest and also gave his musicianship as a guest to others. And he influenced millions of other guitar players. He is a really a complete musician and artist - thanks!!
joe22589 absolutely , Clapton’s the total package!!!
Sometimes the moon and stars line up just right. A chance meeting of three guys who were pro's, knew how to play, knew how to write and had the pulse of the generation of their time. Not unlike The Beatles, The Who etc. And so many years later they still sound to my ears anyway, almost unbelievable. Its really rare.
@@duanewilson3941 Saw Jack and Ginger Baker together and Baker Gurvitz Army, Eric Clapton solo and West Bruce and Laing.
Saw Jimi Hendrix live
But not Cream.
This is so in the pocket it's ridiculous.
@@Mynamesalexa
@@duanewilson3941 George Harrison actually wrote BRIDGE where he wanted Eric Clapton to play through a Leslie.
Eric thought it was BADGE.
This is one of the Best Cream Songs!
Indeed but we have to thank George Harrison for this!
not even close
I love the ending
I'm 75 now.... this band and their music set me on a path that shaped my whole life.... and I've smashed it
And survived.❤❤
Robert..i am 73 this year i miss those days too great music, people seeking peace, good pot, sweet hippie girls...where did the world go wrong!
@@alanhodge984 cool, man...Nice to meet a fellow traveller.... wasn't it just the nicest of times.
Further to the story......in 75 ( ish) I was living in Dusseldorf... we were outside a club called Creamcheese having a blow, as you do, when this big black fancy limo pulled up next to us.... the back window was down, and who popped his head but none other than Ginger Baker. It was surreal and got even dafter when he got out and actually joined us for 10minutes.
Jack Bruce had an awesome voice. Everyone recognizes his playing true but his voice rocks.
AMAZING band from my generation!!! Thanks guys!!!
These 3 individuals were an unstoppable force together...
Wow, born in 1951 thrills back then & now.Henkrick,Clapton best ever!
breaks my heart two of these lads are gone, but left us the best music ever
What I admire so much about this concert is that it's only the three of them and not a bunch of side musicians doing most of the playing.
And man did they play. Unbelievable performance, greatest concert I ever saw, and I've seen them all, the stones ,the who, the zeppelin, and so on.
Clapton did that a lot but I am glad they didn't do it here.
Could not agree more.!
Best 3 piece R&R band EVER...tight as HELL.
I know.
I loathe the likes of The Manic Street Preachers who profess to be a trio with another guitarist and what one, no two men on keyboards. What is it are they invisible or something?
It is my opinion that we have lived through the greatest advancements in music in history. Americas southern blues and the creative genius of the british groups interpretation was epic.
Hard to believe how good - actually, OUTSTANDING - this live performance is.
God, Clapton's voice sounded GREAT in this performance!!! Incredible solo with some nasty fuzz. Absolutely FANTASTIC!!!
I was there that night. Killer gig. I was too young to have seen them in the 60s so this was a dream come true for me. Also saw Led Zep when they played in 2007 at the 02. Another dream come true! 🤘🤘🤘
I was lucky to See Cream just before they Broke up. I saw Led Zeppelin in 1977.
@spideymarino That makes me happy for you! I post reactions in the same manner that I think we both believe we have been very fortunate to see and hear the things we have been able to see and hear! 🙏
Thats first time I cried when I listened the song... Amazing, magic Cream. I feel this version badge has soul, really. My favourite band!
One of the first great power trios. Each member perfect at his craft.
They were the cream of the musicians lol
CREAM OF THE CROP!!! M.O'B
Helluva rhythm section.
Not only are they great musicians, but they feed each other as they play. This is why Cream is one of the great gifts to music. How they do it is as natural as waking up.
The fact that we got the privilege to see them together again is truly amazing.
Was my first concert way back in 67! It was great times, and I feel so lucky to have been in that awesome generation!! ❤
Jack Bruce 14 May 1943 to 25 October 2014 may God rest his soul. Yet another great musician joins Heaven's line up.
AGREED!
Ginger Baker has joined him in the heavens.
A great scotsman
Don't worry, he's rocking in the afterlife! Trust!!!!
May The Risen Lord Jesus keep their souls in Glory! Master Class musicians playing Rock & Roll music.
I remember watching this on the BBC, brilliant, nothing has come remotely close to it since
Wonderful sync by the three. RIP Bruce and Baker.
Already 18 years ago!!
Cream rises to the top. RIP Ginger and Jack.
Cream band, composed of 3 geniuses
Ginger Baker, Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce.
The best the sixties ever produced !!!!!!!!
1st supergroup. They were the cream that rose to the top. Wore out Disraeli Gears in 2 months.
Lest we forget Robert Stigwood, Felix Pappalardi and Pete Brown. But what a Trio! And what a glorious era to be young and alive!
Fab4 !!!!!
If not the best certainly in the top mix. Never a better trio, ever.
@@davidbee8793 Yeah man. They were very involved.
The Rolls Royce of musicianship blowing you away.
Cream, thanks for making our generation cool. Aloha.
Thank you for this video, and thank you cream, three great musicians and great music. RIP Jack and Ginger
This is maybe the nicest song of Cream. Thank you for that.
One of my favourite pop/rock songs ever. The original is a masterpiece for me.
R.I.P. Jack :-( I miss you and your wonderful way of playing the bass.
Clapton brings that touch of class to any performance in which he plays. You always know when he is playing as music is lifted to another level.Go cream but go the sublime Clapton and he’s brilliant guitar work always God
If great to have lived long enough to remember the original when was new, yet see all the changes it, and We have gone thru all the years...never ceases to amaze me!
We need to appreciate these guys whilst they are still with us. RIP Jack Bruce
He made it to 71.. RIP to a great bass player.. Jack Bruce the legend
Three great musicians all complementing each other
Two liver transplants...my favorite bass player
Beyond words honestly .. Ginger just steady . Jack Bruce . His bass playing is supreme and vocals too- Clapton untouchable to me.. he’s number one.. I see him in St Louis in September 2023
All my love to these beautiful musicians and the magic they made, rest in Peace sweet Jack Bruce.
Ginger Bake . The engineer of that great rock freight tracks. Phenomenal
It's 2019 and they are still great. Thank you for putting down In words and chords our emotions.
This was one of the best albums ever. Disreali Gears.
Badge is on their farewell album
RIP Ginger, certainly one of the greatest drummers, trust that you and Jack are turning out great sounds in heaven..
They might be arguing 😂
@@UberKrispy Mm, interesting thought.....
If they weren't already dead they'd be killing each other!
The greatest.
I absolutely loved Cream when they first came out , to me , every song was my favorite.....
Love this song! Bruce, Baker, and Clapton are legendary!!!!!
Arguably the greatest trio band of all times CREAM!!!
Only one close was Jimi
The Police, Grand Funk Railroad, Nirvana, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, James Gang, Crosby, Stills & Nash were all pretty good trios in their own right.
Dont forget Rush
Gives me goose bumps, Cream forever.
Such a fantastic band and so influential in the short time on the first part of their journey. Sadly missed both of them. 😢
Greatest 3 man band in Rock History!!
And don't forget blind faiths can't find my way home
Also the Jimi Hendrix band
I was six years old in 1968, and l got my dad's youngest brother record collection after he was busted in Houston,Tx.
I remember listening to Cream,Buffalo Springfield, The Beatles and many others.
My greatest recollection of Cream is White Room/ Sunshine of Your Love on a .45 7 in.vinyl.
That just embeds into a kids head and will never leave the thought process.
I have always dug music from ground breaking bands or artist,from early rock-n-roll to the ultra hard rock of Led Zeppelin,back to the country sounds of Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings and other country bands.
Never got into that rap crap!!!
Jack Bruce is the reason I learned to play bass. Thanks mate for the great memories.
WootTootZoot I hear you, I grew up listening to Cream, and I just now learned the studio version of this song. It's amazing how many Bass licks I was already doing subconsciously that were obviously influenced by Jack Bruce, and I didn't even realize it. He's probably my main inspiration on Bass.
Same here. The killer bass line at the beginning of "Tales of Brave Ulysses" hooked me on the electric bass when I was a kid in the 60s.
was the same for me....
Amazing, I was also inspired to play bass because of Jack Bruce. Been playing since 1969 and never got beyond root and fifth.
You are not alone, Some of the best bass players ever say the same thing
I think this is the best version of Badge that i've ever seen good job Cream..miss you Jack and Ginger..Hello Eric Clapton i like your style of music and the way you sing bravo..
Luv u always Eric Clapton..
Always be here for you..
luvusomuchfrommhilet
❤❤❤❤❤🎸ec🌹🌹🌹
I saw them at one of the reunion shows at MSG in NYC. I wasn't even going to go but the day before I checked Ticketmaster for a single ticket and one popped up, floor seat, row F, center aisle, at face price, not a resale. One of the more memorable concerts I've been to.
Money well spent I’d wager.
Lucky
So many of those we grew up with passing. RIP to all those that made our youth Great!
WOW! Everything I've always loved about this song was just rolled into one audio! While the vocals are great, it's the instrumentation of it that has always made it my favorite Cream song! This is absolute perfection!
Hi Tammy💐💐
Saw them in late 1968 in Albuquerque, NM, and music history has made Cream the most underrated super group.
What a bass line
i loved how there was a space in the music right before what was a part that George played-great way to show respect for another great musician,artist!!
I was at the Madison Square Garden Wednesday night show. Absolutely magical. I’m so glad we flew into NYC from the Midwest for it.
All 3 at the top of their form.
What a treat this is. While watching I realized that whereas Clapton has been revered for decades for his guitar work, no one ever mentions his singing. His vocal styling ability has increased with age.
Great guitar player not such a great singer but Hey Ho on we go it's all about opinions isn't it!
Yes I agree Clapton can sing 🎤
Those three musicians together were something special.
Fantastic!!! RIP Jack Bruce.
How great is this????? I was a kid and heard these guys and we played there music when it was a hit...and now here they are we can watch it??? how great is thsi????
We still do this song after all these one of my all time favourites....that’s “Badge”....
3 musical individuals, so much talent put together world class legacy.
This song reminds me of the late 60's.....was in my late teens and Cream was what was happening.....their music was uplifting and made you feel like the world was a great place.....and it was.....
I concur 100%. Bruce was the master.
He was so talented
When ,I seen Cream in 68 ,as a Young Drummer .They, were by far undoubtedly amazing. Yet , the one dude that kept Me amazed was 'Jack'. He totally commanded the Band..Together, they were a one of a kind Band .
Bruce's work on Crossroads is absolutely astounding. It is worth finding the separated track of just him; amazing!
@@BernardKane it's just basic stuff, 12 bar
Just imagine the energy from these 3 in 68 when the done the farewell gig at the same venue,mind blowing
Don't know about the energy but they were much more skillful musicians in '05 than in '68.
I remember the exact place and time I first heard Badge. I was gobsmacked and still get the electricity every time I hear it.💛💚
This song rocks! I've always loved it.So, I asked my band to play it next jam. Can hardly wait!
Astonishingly good for a reunion!
Still amazing music all these years later.
This is great. Wow. One of my favorite songs EVER! " talkin' bout a girl that looks quite like you".....
Rest in Peace Ginger, and thanks for the music 💙🎶💙
man i'm in tears watching these masters at work.
So glad I lived in Eric Clapton's time. He made my life so much better!! Great band. What can you say, doesn't get better!
Iloved cream nd I still do. Eric and the lads were awesome to listen to and watch as they manuevered ther way through each song. My heart soared whenever I lested to Cream. So glad they existed as a band. I learned so much from them. Thank you Eric, Ginger and Jack. Three kings of the 60's....
Put a very wide smile on my face as the video progressed til the very end; thanks UA-cam Recommendations, thatkenny and Cream for spreading joy with your musical crafts.
Saw them on that tour in MSG....what a talented group. You could make a case for each of them to be the best ever at their instrument.
Only drawback is the short time they were together, only 4 studio albums. But they crammed a lot of great music into those four.
They can still show how its supposed to be done. This concert showed why Jack Bruce is one of the best bass players ever, Ginger Baker is one of the best drummers ever, and why Eric Clapton is God.
+Eric W Indeed! Cream was in their heyday when I was just a little boy. I grew to appreciate their music and what they meant to it's evolution. Pure genius in my book.
absolutely agree....and we have younger ones like derek trucks and joe bonamassa who are almost gods
you are so right on. Eric W.
Problem is they can't/don't write songs like EC!
Stat!
Always liked that abrupt ending of this song. I use that to good effect on a few of my tunes.
Classic & vintage tunes r the best!
Jack is so under rated. A prhenomenal musician in every respect, his lines here are just superb.
Basic stuff
Better than you mate your basically a nobody
One of the absolute best! We’ll done, Ginger Baker. Well done, indeed!
I loved this group and especially this song.still listening after all these years!!!
Love the way this song ends, their all jamming and it’s over.
As powerful as ever part of the reason at 68 I'm still along hair rocker,ROCK n ROLL FOREVERMORE.
J DEUCE
RNR Toronto Canada
Always loved Cream, Jack Bruce was the only one who could keep up with Clapton, when Clapton went off so did Jack Bruce. Lol. He was soloing while yet returning to the pocket everytime. He had super speed with that one finger technique of his which is also like no one else's. Then ya got Ginger to tie it all together. Incredible.
As a vocalist Jack Bruce was superb, besides being brilliant as a bass player. You served well, Jack.
Paul ofTarsus that is why they called themselves CREAM as in creme de la creme
@@normatible9795 I thought it was "Cream of the crop" :)
James Jamerson played one-finger too, but you're otherwise absolutely right.
Hmmm...maybe more more of us ought to try one-finger. ;-)
I love Eric Clapton & Ginger Baker with Cream & Blind Faith but this group was held together by Jack Bruce. Badge is my favorite Clapton song and see how Jack defers to Eric. What a group, what a time.
Love the Cream. Was lucky enough to attend the third of the reunion concerts in London.
RIP Jack Bruce, one of my favourite bassists
Still, after all these years a great song.
RIP Ginger...you will always be missed. You're free now, old friend. 😥
aLL those great times....60's...best time for rock..... clapton and beatles etc all old now..... miss them.....
idk what everyone's talking about "potential" and "getting old." im not a die-hard clapton fan, but these guys are amazing regardless of their ages
How musical chemistry of these three never ceases to amaze me, I think we can safely there can be never be a another CREAM
My favorite band of all time.
Probably my favorite guitar lick of all time. Incidentally, best month and year of my life (3/68): got into the Cream concert at Kiel Audittorium in St. Louis free as a band boy. Also got me a high school lovely sweetheart. Heaven. Sad, but nothing comes close to those days, but I'll try. As Bob Hope said: "Thanks for the memories".