When my son went off to college, he "borrowed" some of my record albums. I didn't know until I met his dorm mate. He told me that my son was really cool. I said I knew that but what made him think so. His answer was, "Man! He has Disraeli Gears by Cream and the White album by The Beatles!" I replied, "He's not the cool one...I am! Those are my albums!" Love your reaction.

Supergroup simply means each of the members came from other successful bands to form this one.. And they were more Blues than Rock..

To understand why they would break-up Cream, these guys were musical purists with huge (justified) egos. They had individual ideas of what music they should make, and the Label and $ didn't matter. As Cream's popular success and fame grew, it added tension. Also, Baker was a genuinly dangerous mad-man, and Bruce could be personally difficult. Clapton was caught in the middle, but didn't try to mediate the problems. In 1968, Clapton left Cream to explore "Roots Music", musically inspired by "The Band" and "Bob Dylan".

One of the greatest power trios in rock history. Just think both Cream & Jimi Hendrix Experience (another trio) were both round at same time! I suggest these Cream songs: Sunshine of Your Love, Crossroads, Badge & Tales of Brave Ulysses

I was waiting for your reaction when that Wah-Wah guitar came in!!!! Priceless!!!!

Sunshine of your Love next Badge, Strange Brew, Crossroads after

The name of the British Rock band, Cream, may have been inspired by the phrase, “cream of the crop”, or the cooking phrase, “the cream always rises to the top”. Both phrases imply that they are, “the very, very best” Rock band in the business, and for a couple of years in the 1960s, they indeed were very much so, especially live in concert. NOBODY could compete with a Cream concert between 1966 and 1968. Even their reunion concerts in the 1990s were epic musical events in Rock music history.

Also, you seem surprised by this song not being higher on the charts. You have absolutely no idea how much great music we had in the 60's, so much great music. I could give a class on it. It was mind blowing.

This was the era where the concept of a band was paramount. It wasn't really a front man with backing musicians, it was just consummate musicians who loved to make music together. When there is tension between members it affects the music. There were hundreds of bands who broke up for that reason. When it was a band of the caliber of Cream, it was a tragedy. Interesting side note, we (those of us growing up at that time) thought that Ginger Baker had passed away because he always looked kind of ill, and spent some years in Nigeria (later South Africa) and Italy out of the limelight. Cream regrouped for a couple of concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in 2005.

Clapton on crossroads is a masterclass.

Part 0f the break-up was caused by the continual non-stop touring. This lead to already existing history between Bruce and Baker. If they had better management who treating them like people instead of a collective "cash cow" they may have lated longer. I remeber seeing them for the second time in early 1968 and they looked worn out. Such a shame. For me they will always be the greatest band. 3 first class musicians. Their albums still sell and still played well together if you watch the 2005 Reunion concerts. Now they will never play again with the passing of Bruce and Baker. When watching them live, for me they were always in tune together. They were unlike anything before and probably since. The reason was they were all superstars together where most bands of this genre have maybe the vocalist and or lead guitarist as super stars and the others just members of the band. RIP Jack & Ginger

An amazing band doesn't always mean matching personalities!

Fifty-five years later, Clapton is the only one left and certainly carrying on!

Yep, they were a kind of supergroup, and even their name is meant as a reference to the three of them being the "cream" of the British blues scene, which ain't wrong.

Ginger Baker was an amazing drummer. In Rolling Stone's 2016 "100 Greatest Drummers of All Time," the top four drummers were 4. Neil Peart, 3. Ginger Baker, 2. Keith Moon, and 1. John Bonham. Opinions vary about such lists, but I find it hard to disagree with this ranking.

Cream - no doubt one of the best bands ever!

Baker kills it on those drums. I never get tired of Cream.

That is a great analogy! They are very much like a 60’s Rush! Top tier musicians jamming their ass off!

A "wah wah pedal" gives the guitar that sound

Those of us who were around when they first appeared, we were sad that they broke up also. I will say this, Clapton and Baker got along rather well. After "Cream" they teamed up with Steve Winwood and a bass player named Carl Raddle to form the group "Blind Faith". If you want suggestions, "Crossroads" will give you Clapton doing vocals, and "Toad" for a drum solo that is very much worth listening to. Enjoy Brother!

Have loved this band since hearing them in the 60’s! This is one of my favourite songs by Cream. Each of the band members had their ego issues, which is sad, so they went separate roads. I still have the fantastic albums🔥💥☮️ Some of the best r & r is from the 60’s 💓🎸🔥🥁💥

Sunshine of your love is one of my personal favorites

Ya, we couldn't believe it either when they broke up. "Sunshine Of Your Love", "Crossroads" & "Badge" are probably their best to listen to next.

Watch This Song Live In 2005 If You Wanna See An Epic Performance

"Tales of Brave Ulysses" is a song recorded in 1967 by British group Cream. It was released as the B-side to the "Strange Brew" single in June 1967.

Clapton started using the Vox Wah pedal because he liked the sound when Hendrix used it. That's what he said in an interview.

Ginger is the GOAT. He was a jazz drummer playing rock/blues songs--he came before Bonham and is different because of his jazz background. In the 70s Ginger would have drum-offs with the best jazz drummers such as Max Roach---which is worth watching because it is more of a drum duet by 2 musicians who admire each other.

I love your intros, man.. I wish more KZfaqrs took the time to do some investigating beforehand...

Glad it's Cream, among the most important 60's rock bands. "White Room" is one of my favorites. Regarding drummers, Ginger Baker, John Bonham, and Keith Moon were considered the "big three" of 1960s-70s. Fans argued which was best. All three were different, and need to be heard! My take: Each played POWER drums, dominating the new "Power-Trio" rock sound. Baker was technically perfect, and played very complex rhythms. Bonham hooked you with the catchiest rhythm. Moon played madly, less technical, but more creatively.

If you like drums, Cream has a song called Toad.. best if you watch the version from Royal Albert Hall concert.. Clapton and Bruce walk off the stage and let’s Baker have his moment.. great..

Strange Brew!

That is EVERYONES reaction hearing this for the first time!

And Ginger Baker - probably the greatest drummer in rock history.

Check out the Yardbirds from this era. Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, and Eric Clapton all played in that band at various times. "Heart Full of Soul" is a good start. Also "Over, Under, Sideways, Down" is another Early Rock Classic.

Spoonful live 1967 is a must listen

My hippie folk parents more rock than folk listened to Cream, Yardbirds, Janis , Zeppelin, since I was a baby. By the time I was 5 in kindergarten I had an education on rock n roll . My mom was a concert flutist in an orchestra. I remember her playing Jethro Tull all the time as a little kid . ❤

I got Wheels of Fire in 1968, and have been playing it ever since. Such a great album. And, apparently, Ginger Baker was one of John Bonhams favourite drummers.

So glad you loved it! Just a side note for another Eric Clapton song - 'Layla'

Oh dear Lord! How can a band call itself after a common dairy product and be successful? We may never know.

I'll never forget hearing this song by Cream. I was only about 15 or 16 years old at the time and i walked into my first "Head Shop". This song by Cream was playing. I loved it and still do. It was so cool with the insence burning that filled the air inside and I knew that i loved the Cream and needed to hear more. Psychedelic, man! Eric's guitar playing is magical. ❤

Ahhhh....psychedelic rock!!! Those were the days!!! Sheer PERFECTION!!!🎵🎼🎶🥁🎤🎸🎸🎙🎹🔥🔥🤘

Listen to SPOONFUL live (off the Wheels Of Fire album) and you'll hear a major league drum solo. Cream was really the first supergroup. They really broke up because they just couldn't get along with each other. I loved Cream when I was young.

The second part of the verse was actually sung by Eric Clapton

Besides The Beatles and Hendrix, I've thought that the 3 spot belonged to The Doors (being from L.A.) but I've been overly harsh on Clapton in recent years bcuz of his politics and his apparent abandonment of hard rock. But Cream played a HUGE part in my musical development.

Sunshine of Your Love is their best. I also like Spoonful. Ginger Baker was very hard to get along with, at one point throwing his sticks at one of the others, stuff got thrown at Ginger, too. Ginger wanted to go Jazz, Eric wanted to go blues, I dunno what Jack wanted. Ginger was so talented that he could maintain 4 different rhythms at once (2 with his hands, 2 with his feet). He went and studied African drum rhythms ?after Cream? All 3 of them were at the top of their trade.

I think you liked it. (Me, too.) They WERE that good. From the same album, try "Swlabr"...and don't ask me to pronounce it. A great and tongue-in-cheek song, whose lyrics add up to: "What's wrong with this picture?" BTW, Jack Bruce was also a killer bass player. And Ginger Baker might well have been the best rock drummer ever...tough to get along with, though.

Jack Bruce sings both parts. When they would do it live, Clapton might sing the second part. Bruce also played piano, cello and a fretless upright bass as well.

Try hearing Spoonfull from the double album.Baker was one of the best drummers of all time and Bruce was a fantastic bassist.Clapton was considered one of the best guitarists in the world.

Clapton was also strung out. They were the biggest stars in Rock Music and were totally touring in San Francisco where Rock music was exploding.. They reunited in 2005 doing 3 nights in London for $15 million. That complete concert is all over the internet, youtube. Find it and watch the reunion 40 years later. It was awesome.

Cream is my favorite power trio of all time.

Listening to this music without headphones is like taking a shower while wearing a raincoat .It was recorded to be heard on sound systems that are no longer manufactured , once you do you’ll understand

Clapton was previously in The Yardbirds who later became Led Zeppelin he was in Cream, Derek and the Domino's, Blind Faith, John Mayall & the bluesbreakers as well as a successful solo career! Clapton like Bruce and Baker were the cream-of-the-crop!

'Deserted Cities Of The Heart' is even better.

White Room is my favorite Cream song. Every time I hear it I can’t help but go wild on the air drums.

Jack Bruce's vocals have been somewhat under appreciated over the years , I know not why.

My favorite reaction of yours so far 😊

Crossroads is awsome hit Clapton and Ginger on drums are one of the GOATS !

My slightly older brother went to the farewell concert. Over 50 years ago You are making me feel old.

Baker, Bonham, Peart. Considered the holy trinity of drumners. VERY different men.

Given the personalities involved it's amazing they lasted two years! Sad to say!

You are so spot on with your reaction.GREATNESS

This is cool you getting into music I heard as a little kid my brothers had all these albums.

ahhhh, mah generation!! so happy to see young ones (i'm 71) getting into cream and others. explore more!! we had some of the best music, music that was so trashed by our parents as 'garbage'. can you imagine?? keep rockin' sweetie!!

Hendrix, Clapton, SRV, George Harrison all knew one another and learned from each other.

Perfect review! big up MMBxMOB 💯

Can't wait for you to find out about Blind Faith.

What a great review and reaction. One of the best I've watched.

So happy you are loving their sound. I've loved them since the 60's when I was in HS. Stick with them for more songs. Def worth your time. I'm (re)learning about them too.😊

Its so crazy to me you've never heard of Cream ! Lololol. Ive listen to them since I was nursery school , rocker parents . Your face is priceless when you heard this !!!!❤🤟

3 of the greats in music! My first album I bought was this Cream album. Too much talent among the 3.

My man's reacting to this AND Sultans of Swing on the same day? Unbelievably good selection today

You started with the best track for a first-time reaction. Great choice. Keep checking them out. I'm glad you heard how good Bruce can sing, as most reactors don't seem to notice! -- They kinda made one more disc as Blind Faith, with Steve Winwood on keys.

All three were amazing musicians. Clapton was in a lot of great bands, favorite being Derek and the Dominos, before he went solo.

Sunshine of your love should be next ❤ thanks again for the fun

This was my musical upbringing, thanks to my Dad. 😎💯 When I started playing the drums, all I wanted to be was Ginger Baker. Years later, when I started singing in bands, all i wanted to be was Jack Bruce. 💯 Eric Clapton, I know, is FAR beyond my capabilities as a musician. 😎🤣

Because Cream Rises To The Top!

"Cream" A perfect name considering the members! At that level of proficiency all to often comes with big egos

You just make me smile big time

"Badge" co-written by good friends Clapton & George Harrison

Even together for a short time, they were still inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. Eric Clapton is the only person to date that has been inducted 3 times Yardbirds, Cream and his solo career.

Gotta love that song, gotta love that reaction!

Deserted Cities of the Heart...Live Cream Vol.2 ...'nuff said.

Love it! Miami Heat--fantastic analogy.

You did a great review of this great song by Cream. I saw Cream in concert back in 1968 in Houston, Texas. I kept an old newspaper article from the Houston Post about their upcoming performance that makes me laugh looking back on it. Here’s what it said “Cream, featuring Eric Clapton,will perform at 7 tonight in the 'Sam Houston Coliseum. Tickets are $3, $4, $5 and $6 and are on sale at Houston Ticket Service, 817 Main.” $3-$6 ? I wish concert prices were still at 1968 prices !!

Eric Clapton guitar, Jack Bruce bass and Ginger drums. Someone said they were all alpha personalties and had to break.

☀️ Sunshine Of Your Love ❤️

Loved your reaction brother, you made me flashback. Imagine being 14 buying this album locking myself in my room and discovering this. Man I was head banging like you! Music perfection

This dude knows his music 🎵 got great appreciation and that shows in his reaction cool ✌🏼

Love your reaction! This song takes me back to my youth, hearing this on the beach blaring from hippie vans parked along the street! Dive in to more Cream!

When I listen to Cream sometimes I listen to the song four times… First I listen to the drums second time around I listen to the bass the third time I listen to Clapton on guitar and the fourth time put it all together with the vocals

They started it all.

Ginger Baker and Keith Moon were the main influences on Bonham and Peart. They influenced everyone who came after them; gotta mention also Mitch Mitchell from the Jimi Hendrix Experience who B.T.W., was influenced heavily by Cream. Bonham did Moby Dick after hearing TOAD by Baker 3 years before Zeppelin's debut album. One of the most influential and criminally underrated bands of all time. As far as influence, I put them up there with The Beatles, The Stones and The Who IMO.

The guitarist was Clapton!! What did you expect?!

All of this is born of John Mayall

Years ago I thought to my self the name might have been like the old saying, something is "" Cream of the Crop " it's the Best. Thanks for the video.

Cream was indeed the first 'supergroup'. That's what we called them even back then. 'Cream' references the fact that these bandmembers were considered the 'cream of the crop', the best of rock & roll and of music at that time. What the hell happened? It was the times. You have a band full of prima donnas, accomplished talented musicians who (like you say) had big egos, including Clapton. It was a time when pride in creative integrity and identity was a bigger deal than money and contracts. Piss someone off, and they will walk off. So it was actually amazing they lasted as long as they did. There would never have been a check big enough for any record label to keep them under contract. Nope. Think of Cream as a 'boutique' rock & roll band. All the members were from other groups, so they came together to do music without really knowing each other. The personalities just did not fit together, so they didn't last. They were meant to be short-lived as a band, but MAN what music. You should listen to Cream doing "Sunshine of Your Love". And a solo Clapton performing "Layla" as 'Derek and the Dominos' By the way, if you want your mind fully-blown by rock talent, put this in the KZfaq search engine: The Allman Brothers Band - Whipping Post - 9/23/1970 - Fillmore East (Official) You might also listen to the album version of "Jessica" by the same band. Yeah, it's a 7:28 instrumental, but it's incredible.

Hey man, just discovered your channel and I love it. Your passion for the music I grew up with fills me with joy. Keep enjoying your journey.

PLEASE PIN THIS COMMENT. Here is the list for Eric’s greatest performances from 66-71. This is his very best peak and IMO the greatest peak from a guitarist outside Hendrix. After listening, you will know why he is regarded as the #2 all time Bluesbreakers - Have you ever loved a woman, Stormy Monday, Stepping out, Hideaway Cream ALL LIVE - NSU, Im so Glad, Sweet Wine, Stepping out, Spoonful, Crossroads, Sitting on the top of the world, We’re going wrong, Sunshine of your Love Derek and the Dominos - Why does love got to be so sad LIVE, Let it Rain LIVE and Anyday Blind Faith - Can’t find my way home and Presence of the Lord live at hyde park

They called Clapton "GOD" in the LATE "60,s" Saw Clapton 7 Times!! In the Skiing World for me when you Skiied DEEP SNOW ,We would say I was in the "WHITE ROOM!!😍🎸🔥😁❄️❄️🌨️⛷️🏔️😍😍😍😍

You must do what you feel. Great stuff. By the way, I met Jack Bruce in London and had a drink and a chat, lovely bloke.