I was at their first ever proper concert, which was a free one at London's Hyde Park in the summer of 1969 (I was a mere 18 years old). At the time I didn't realise quite how historical that occasion would be, even though it is still imprinted indelibly on my memory.
You are right in your comment abort Cream is pre 70 metal, this is drummer and gitarrist from Cream, and singer from Traffic, basist from Family. One of The first supergroups.
Lex absolutely needs to hear this song. Stevie and Eric do a steller job on it live at his Crossroads Festival in 2006 or 07. Clapton and Stevie do a great back and forth solos and the crowd goes nuts. Great song and so of its era, gives me chills and not many were doing music like this in those days. Enjoy! 🎵🎸♩
Brings back great 8th-grade memories. Blind Faith, Led Zeppelin II. My one strong memory is Heartbreaker being played in one 8th-grade class while the teacher was out and a blonde girl getting up and dancing, saying, “I can’t help but move my body to Heartbreaker.” Good times. Thanks, Nick.
Amazing, it's been 50 years since I last heard this song when I used to play this album a lot. I was just learning to play the guitar and was equally challenged to play that riff. There was a time when I wanted to play like Eric Clapton. Now, I am being challenged to play the piano like Erroll Garner. In learning music, I approach learning with aspirations to emulate archetypes "Jung believed that archetypes come from the collective unconscious. He suggested that these models are innate, universal, unlearned, and hereditary. Archetypes organize how we experience certain things." Obvious archetypes are superheroes such as Superman but the guitar hero or musical virtuoso are definite archetypes.
Hi Nick, some more Blind Faith, brilliant ! Great reaction thankyou. A group you really need to hear live, especially as they only did one album. During the 70's Eric Clapton was called God for his amazing guitar playing although his main nickname was "Slowhand Clapton". He reworked a number of Blind Faith tracks on his solo albums. In the 70's there was a pole for the greatest ever guitar riff. There obvious contenders were Deep Purple "Smoke on the Water" & Led Zeppelin "A Whole Lotta Love" . The winner was Eric Clapton and I immediately thought "Layla" but it wasn't. It was a track called "Let It Grow" I had not heard the track so I got the album it was on "461 Ocean Boulevard" I had been meaning to buy anyway. I got a shock as the track is a really slow love song he sings with Evonne Ellaman ....& where's the guitar riff ? The greatest ever ? ...I kept listening ...and there it was. Omg ! .... I get it now .. as to why ? It is absolutely beautiful. All the time I was thinking a rock guitar riff ...this is not that ! You just need to hear that track to know. It was voted the greatest guitar riff of all time ! I am addicted to it and have been for decades ! You will not play the track without playing it again straight away. Byee Jim X
Let it Rain was before Derek and the Dominoes on a solo album from Eric Clapton. He and Bonnie Bramlett collaborated on it. That was a great studio version. Two live versions by Derek and the Dominoes came out also pre 461 ocean boulevard. One was noticeably better and both were long with a Jim Gordon drum solo and copious guitar soloing by EC.
The Great single album resease for this Super Group--all tracks are first class; give a listen to "Sea of Joy".Also--great job at ear learning that rif---the first part perfect--last is (root) Bb C/ D C Bb G--Bb G--Bb C Bb............
Do What You Like! 15 minute album closer in 5/4 time. Sea Of Joy is a wonderful song too. It’s funny the requests you accept are often the least exciting although Had To Cry Today is pretty good but by all means, do what you like.
Had the pleasure of seeing Cream on their farewell tour and then the following year seeing Blind Faith at the amphitheater in Chicago. I consider myself very blessed 🥰
Wow. I'm about 10 years behind you. I didn't start seeing shows at the amphitheater until 78-79. UFO, Black Sabbath, Rush, ELP, Neil Young and Crazy Horse. You're definitely blessed to see both Cream and Blind Faith!
Clapton and Baker. Together. Were the best thing that ever happened to music. (along some others maybe... not that i would be biased) They didnt both just were the very best at what they did: real music. But they made everyone along with and after them want to step up to their very best. 🤟👹❤
Black Sabbath would have overdubbed a double solo. These guys were playing them simultaneously. Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton are both giants and here they are playing together. Too bad it only lasted for this one record.
You have two thirds of Cream in this band with both Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker on board. So there's a little bit of the Cream vibe in the music, but with Steve Winwood's influence on top.
So glad you played this tune - I've requested it to many reactors and you're the only one to play it. Great Album and Song. Thanks for all the hard work and love you put into your reactions. Clapton's solo is epic, and Winwoods vocals are killer too.
the Legend that is Steve Winwood what an incredible tune. if you haven't heard of them the best band out there today (Tedeschi Trucks Band) covers this one and more than does it justice......if you haven't heard of Derek Trucks and you are a fan of guitar you definitely need to right that wrong! Cheers
I had this LP overseas as a serviceman. They were so good. Winwood later on Traffic, Ginger Baker one hell of a drummer, and Clapton--who liked much better here than on his slow blues.
OMG! Blind Faith ! Can’t Find My Way Back Home and the entire album ,takes me back to innocent heavy far out days . Music everywhere and high on some love. HAD TO CRY TODAY Steve Winwood the very best! 💕
Check out Crimson King or King Crimson saw them small hall concert Allen Theater Cleveland Ohio stoned out till they showed up at 2am . Unbelievable presentation !
En 1969 salieron albums como : Chicago - Chicago Transit Authority; Santana - Santana su primer album; The Velvet Underground - The Velvet Underground; Frank Zappa - Hot Rats; Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin, primer album y también en el mismo año, Led Zeppelin II; Joni Mitchell - Clouds; King Crimson - In the Court of the Crimson King; The Who - Tommy; The Beatles - Abbey Road; Pink Floyd - Ummagumma; Yes - Yes su primer album; David Bowie - Space Oddity Saludos
Too bad she didn't stay. So many people only know Blind Faith from "Can't Find My Way Home", which was the only acoustic song on the album. Winwood's lead guitar playing is heavily influenced by Clapton, and when they toured together in 2008, and did this song, they were both playing lead guitar on the last part. I don't know about the album though, because Clapton did a double lead part on Cream's "Politician".
Great band, great song, great reaction. Individually or together - still great, although I did love @Franck Thibault's 'drive-by' comment! Keep up the good work.
Last time I checked, this was N&L’s channel: if Alexia wants to sit in on a drive by, I’m okay with that! If you go to the store to get a loaf of bread and they’re 2 for 1, are you going to say: I only wanted 1, no, you’ll grab both!
Great obscure reaction! If you liked this be sure to check out the Winwood/Clapton live DVD/BR/CD "Live from Madison Square Garden" from their tours around 2009, great stuff!
Now you need to try some of the more progressive rock sounding tracks on Blind Faith, Such as Sea Of Joy, or the almost side long Do What You Like ( which jams out In-A-Gadda Da Vidda style. TRUST ME.
Winwood and Clapton really compliment each other. Just a shame Jack Bruce was not the bassist, or they could have had three vocalists and called themselves Cream of the Crop. Another British band from this era was Ten Years After and definitely worth a listen. The album Ssssh is a favourite of mine.
They were a brilliant but short lived band; only had one album. Love this song and Steve Winwood's voice. Another great album is Derek and the Dominoes; included Duane Allman and Eric Clapton. Also, have you gotten into Traffic? They were amazing. I was so lucky to have been around when all this great music came out.
"Sea of Joy" would be a cool follow up
Saw them live in London's Hyde Park.
I was at their first ever proper concert, which was a free one at London's Hyde Park in the summer of 1969 (I was a mere 18 years old). At the time I didn't realise quite how historical that occasion would be, even though it is still imprinted indelibly on my memory.
I have seen the video on UA-cam. It looked incredible. They were an awesome band, as was Traffic.
You are right in your comment abort Cream is pre 70 metal, this is drummer and gitarrist from Cream, and singer from Traffic, basist from Family. One of The first supergroups.
Eric Clapton, gtr, Steve Winwood, voc. & gtr., Rick Grech, bass, Ginger Baker, drums.
Sea of Joy, Presence of the Lord, Well Alright. All really cool Blind Faith songs.
Lex absolutely needs to hear this song. Stevie and Eric do a steller job on it live at his Crossroads Festival in 2006 or 07. Clapton and Stevie do a great back and forth solos and the crowd goes nuts. Great song and so of its era, gives me chills and not many were doing music like this in those days. Enjoy! 🎵🎸♩
100%!! The whole album is a fantastic trip!
I was there . 12 hours of music
Brings back great 8th-grade memories. Blind Faith, Led Zeppelin II. My one strong memory is Heartbreaker being played in one 8th-grade class while the teacher was out and a blonde girl getting up and dancing, saying, “I can’t help but move my body to Heartbreaker.” Good times. Thanks, Nick.
I bought this album when it first came out and still play it, love Do what you Like the drum solo by Ginger Baker is amazing
Amazing, it's been 50 years since I last heard this song when I used to play this album a lot. I was just learning to play the guitar and was equally challenged to play that riff. There was a time when I wanted to play like Eric Clapton. Now, I am being challenged to play the piano like Erroll Garner. In learning music, I approach learning with aspirations to emulate archetypes "Jung believed that archetypes come from the collective unconscious. He suggested that these models are innate, universal, unlearned, and hereditary. Archetypes organize how we experience certain things." Obvious archetypes are superheroes such as Superman but the guitar hero or musical virtuoso are definite archetypes.
Sounds very Creamy. I love the groove and guitar. Powerhouse! Winwood Clapton, Grech, and the incomparable Ginger Baker.
Thank you for your post!
Do a Steve Winwood immersion; track him here with Blind Faith, Traffic snd more. He stands out as one of Rocks biggest talents.
Hi Nick, some more Blind Faith, brilliant ! Great reaction thankyou. A group you really need to hear live, especially as they only did one album. During the 70's Eric Clapton was called God for his amazing guitar playing although his main nickname was "Slowhand Clapton". He reworked a number of Blind Faith tracks on his solo albums. In the 70's there was a pole for the greatest ever guitar riff. There obvious contenders were Deep Purple "Smoke on the Water" & Led Zeppelin "A Whole Lotta Love" . The winner was Eric Clapton and I immediately thought "Layla" but it wasn't. It was a track called "Let It Grow" I had not heard the track so I got the album it was on "461 Ocean Boulevard" I had been meaning to buy anyway. I got a shock as the track is a really slow love song he sings with Evonne Ellaman ....& where's the guitar riff ? The greatest ever ? ...I kept listening ...and there it was. Omg ! .... I get it now .. as to why ? It is absolutely beautiful. All the time I was thinking a rock guitar riff ...this is not that ! You just need to hear that track to know. It was voted the greatest guitar riff of all time ! I am addicted to it and have been for decades ! You will not play the track without playing it again straight away. Byee Jim X
Let it Rain was before Derek and the Dominoes on a solo album from Eric Clapton. He and Bonnie Bramlett collaborated on it. That was a great studio version. Two live versions by Derek and the Dominoes came out also pre 461 ocean boulevard. One was noticeably better and both were long with a Jim Gordon drum solo and copious guitar soloing by EC.
Check out the live reunion concert
Clapton and Winwood at Madison square gardens
The duel guitar solos on had to cry today is great
I was there! They opened with this song, and Winwood's vocals were just as powerful on this song...
It’s been decades, since I have heard this album🙀. I haven’t heard Winwood sing like this since “Traffic or Clapton’s playing since “Cream”.🎸🎼
The Great single album resease for this Super Group--all tracks are first class; give a listen to "Sea of Joy".Also--great job at ear learning that rif---the first part perfect--last is (root) Bb C/ D C Bb G--Bb G--Bb C Bb............
That guitar riff is one of the all time greats
Hi nick I love this band takes me back to high school days love your reaction Rock on 🤘
Excellent choice. Awesome
Do What You Like! 15 minute album closer in 5/4 time. Sea Of Joy is a wonderful song too. It’s funny the requests you accept are often the least exciting although Had To Cry Today is pretty good but by all means, do what you like.
I see what you did there! First drum solo that really caught my (then 16-year-old) attention! Of course, so did the whole trippy album!!!
@@MissAstorDancer I wondered if anyone would catch it so congratulations.
@@shyshift Just an old hippie here, who lost my 'shroom cherry to this album (along with 3 other equally epic albums that night!)☮
Yes, but definitely Sea of Joy!
@@SK-lk3iu It’s actually been my favorite since 1969.
Sweet! I haven't heard this in ages and forgot what a great track this is. Thank you!
A blast from my past. This was so heavy when it came out. Great guitars, great vocals, great drums. Too bad they only made one album.
Loved the whole album when it came out thanks to my three older brothers.
Better together! But I will take what you put out. I am enjoying the just Nick stuff almost as much. Loving Blind Faith and this song.
Where da White Woman? 🙂 THERE she is! This is music for Lex, dude! Had To Cry Today is amazingly good!
Had the pleasure of seeing Cream on their farewell tour and then the following year seeing Blind Faith at the amphitheater in Chicago. I consider myself very blessed 🥰
Wow. I'm about 10 years behind you. I didn't start seeing shows at the amphitheater until 78-79. UFO, Black Sabbath, Rush, ELP, Neil Young and Crazy Horse.
You're definitely blessed to see both Cream and Blind Faith!
Really nice, Randy. And great reaction, Nick. Surprise visit was awesome too! Thanks ✨🤪
Clapton and Baker. Together. Were the best thing that ever happened to music. (along some others maybe... not that i would be biased)
They didnt both just were the very best at what they did: real music.
But they made everyone along with and after them want to step up to their very best.
🤟👹❤
Is there anyone who prefers Nick alone over Nick & Lex? That seems hard to imagine! (No offense, Nick.)
Black Sabbath would have overdubbed a double solo. These guys were playing them simultaneously. Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton are both giants and here they are playing together. Too bad it only lasted for this one record.
You have two thirds of Cream in this band with both Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker on board. So there's a little bit of the Cream vibe in the music, but with Steve Winwood's influence on top.
Thanks, I haven't listened to this in ages and forgot how great it sounded! Reminds me of my college days.
So glad you played this tune - I've requested it to many reactors and you're the only one to play it. Great Album and Song. Thanks for all the hard work and love you put into your reactions. Clapton's solo is epic, and Winwoods vocals are killer too.
I played drums for many years and always loved Ginger Baker's drumming to this song
Dual guitars, check out Wishbone Ash, first album
the Legend that is Steve Winwood what an incredible tune. if you haven't heard of them the best band out there today (Tedeschi Trucks Band)
covers this one and more than does it justice......if you haven't heard of Derek Trucks and you are a fan of guitar you definitely need to right that wrong!
Cheers
I had this LP overseas as a serviceman. They were so good. Winwood later on Traffic, Ginger Baker one hell of a drummer, and Clapton--who liked much better here than on his slow blues.
OMG! Blind Faith ! Can’t Find My Way Back Home and the entire album ,takes me back to innocent heavy far out days . Music everywhere and high on some love. HAD TO CRY TODAY Steve Winwood the very best! 💕
Great classic song, great request RG, great Nick reaction and a great Alexia Cameo.
I was in a band in college and we played this song. In fact, we played it at one of my High School Home Coming dances. I was the lead singer. :-)
If you havent done so, watch Blind Faith Live Hyde Park 1969.. its beautiful
Check out Crimson King or King Crimson saw them small hall concert Allen Theater Cleveland Ohio stoned out till they showed up at 2am . Unbelievable presentation !
En 1969 salieron albums como :
Chicago - Chicago Transit Authority; Santana - Santana su primer album; The Velvet Underground - The Velvet Underground; Frank Zappa - Hot Rats; Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin, primer album y también en el mismo año, Led Zeppelin II; Joni Mitchell - Clouds; King Crimson - In the Court of the Crimson King; The Who - Tommy; The Beatles - Abbey Road; Pink Floyd - Ummagumma; Yes - Yes su primer album; David Bowie - Space Oddity
Saludos
My favorite part of the video is Lex’s cameo 🥰 oh by the way when this song was released Mauricio was 5 months old. 👶🏻🍼
Alright! More Blind Faith!👍
It is remarkable, the 'progress' you can hear in the musicianship of Steve and Eric in the 4 short years between 1965 and 1969! There's a marathon!!
She is as welcome as the spring time!
That is so sweet! 🌸 💕 Thank you!!
🙄
@@Olivia-jy9jf Now what’s the matter with that? Jeez with you!
That's Eric Clapton with Windwood & Ginger Baker!! 😊
Don’t forget Rick Grech; he’s holding down the bottom masterfully😃
Clapton at his best IMHO.
That's Clapton and Winwood on dueling guitars.
I remember those guitars just about scrambled my young brain with joy at the time!
Too bad she didn't stay. So many people only know Blind Faith from "Can't Find My Way Home", which was the only acoustic song on the album. Winwood's lead guitar playing is heavily influenced by Clapton, and when they toured together in 2008, and did this song, they were both playing lead guitar on the last part. I don't know about the album though, because Clapton did a double lead part on Cream's "Politician".
Spooky Tooth- Wrong Time Emitt Rhodes -Mirrror Fine Wine -8:05 #nicknlexrequest
Les Paul was recording harmony electric guitars in the late 1940s.
wow I would like to hear that
Excellent choice. Still sounds fresh and fantastic.
Great band, great song, great reaction. Individually or together - still great, although I did love @Franck Thibault's 'drive-by' comment! Keep up the good work.
Last time I checked, this was N&L’s channel: if Alexia wants to sit in on a drive by, I’m okay with that! If you go to the store to get a loaf of bread and they’re 2 for 1, are you going to say: I only wanted 1, no, you’ll grab both!
Haha love this!! Thank you!! :)))
Great obscure reaction! If you liked this be sure to check out the Winwood/Clapton live DVD/BR/CD "Live from Madison Square Garden" from their tours around 2009, great stuff!
Good work guys. Glen Drover - Megadeth
Saludos desde corrientes 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷💪🙋♂️
Who paid for music with Nick that doesn't want to see Lex??!!
Because she can't do all these videos. Her back is basically broken ... Jeez. People like you make me want to stop making videos all together.
@@NicknLex It was a lighthearted comment. I'll stop watching. Thanks.
Dual guitars, check out Wishbone Ash, first album
Now you need to try some of the more progressive rock sounding tracks on Blind Faith, Such as Sea Of Joy, or the almost side long Do What You Like ( which jams out In-A-Gadda Da Vidda style. TRUST ME.
Give it up for Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood!!! On dueling guitars.
Watch the live version on UA-cam with Windwood and Clapton
Winwood and Clapton really compliment each other. Just a shame Jack Bruce was not the bassist, or they could have had three vocalists and called themselves Cream of the Crop.
Another British band from this era was Ten Years After and definitely worth a listen. The album Ssssh is a favourite of mine.
It would be to long of a song….but Maggot Brain amazing. WMMS Buzzard Radio every New Year’s Eve at 12 midnight
Lexi-fied and Marly-fied! any major Dudette and major Dogette!🤣
great son seen Clapton 2 aloha
They were a brilliant but short lived band; only had one album. Love this song and Steve Winwood's voice. Another great album is Derek and the Dominoes; included Duane Allman and Eric Clapton. Also, have you gotten into Traffic? They were amazing. I was so lucky to have been around when all this great music came out.
Do people request songs without Lex? Why? Weird.
Sorry for not being entertaining enough for you I guess. We already talked about why a 100 times on the channel.
@@NicknLex weirdly defensive.
I like the music very much, but I'll never be a friend of Stevie Winwood's voice ... sorry to all his fans 😆
Uh ...sorry Winwood
What?