A warrior returning to his capital city after years of siege after siege. Trumpets sounding. Flower petals being strewn about the city streets as the hero makes his way through the city. The glory of civilizations past. This song is from a time when music was about epic events or adventures. Music of old which told of sagas. Nantucket Sleighride and A Theme to an Imaginary Western by Mountain are other examples of this. This is great and imaginative music.
I think you are referring to Mike Taylor. According to Wikipedia, he wrote the song. Ginger Baker wrote the lyrics (and is very much alive, at last report). But, "as you said", a sad loss.
Jack Bruce wrote cosmic pagan blues - he compares his lost happiness to the world of ancient Greek mythology - certainly in Tales of Brave Ulysses, and As You Said - and again here: something is missing, the magic & wonder are gone from the world, never to return: i.e., his woman has gone. Those are some heavy blues - and I love his imagination.
This tune hails from a time when music was about epic events (whether mythic or real). Mountain also did up songs such as this (Nantucket Sleighride AND A Theme For An Imaginary Western). This is music which projects the greatness of ancient Greece. It evokes images of a hero returning from battle with flower girls tossing petals and pipers and drummers playing.
Everything is perfect in this song. The awesome vocals and exploring bass, the killer drums, the screaming guitar solo. One thing I think most people overlook in this song is the element added by the bells. It gets me every time, for me they really add an old world effect that truly gives the song the title "Those were the Days."
the world wasnt free in the days of atlantis. spains navy terrorized all waters including the rhine, the amazon, and the mississippi; in addition they ruled the watres of the ocean. atlantis alone stood up to spain.
then, unfortunately, the continent of atlantis was destroyed in the great volcanos of 1556. virtually the whole population was destroyed. these poor people were wipe out accept for a few that made it to faroe islands in a raft, where they have again builded a peace loving society.
Cream was called the first so called super group.Now I know why!They are my favorite band.No 3 artists ever meshed together like these guys and Jack has such a beautiful voice.
Jack's blues extend to Atlantis here - things were better back in the old days before the catastrophe - what woman did he actually lose, that gave him the sensibility to write such songs of loss?
@SupernalOne He's British(Scottish), and they don't utilize personal experience to motivate their performance art inspiration. It's a Shakespearean tradition, whether English, Welsh or Irish. If an actor were to ask "What's my motivation?", the answer would be "Read the play".
Though I imagine that Bruce could relate to the blues from his own heart and not merely mimic the style - he's a Scot, and those are a gloomy people, with their share of melancholic Norse blood -- he co-wrote Dance the Night Away, & that is a heartbroken little song - and see Tales of Brave Ulysses, As You Said - very deep blue - not just "I'm sad" but "all is lost" - but I could be wrong, Bruce went on to other music styles happily enough
that's some kind of mellotron, something like a glockenspiel - played by Felix Pappalardi, who was singer and bassist in Mountain - check them out if you haven't heard them - Mississippi Queen, Tired Angels, Nantucket Sleighride - good stuff
@ojososo All too common practice -with no one encouraged to push the envelope like the Beatles,Cream or Hendrix the major labels just get some kids to dress in the period ,use "classic" equipment ,give them heavy exposure on Kimmel then wait for us to buy ....readily.
We live in a world where if you have the money you got a record deal FOR GOD SAKES PARIS HILTON AND HULK HOGANS DAUGHTER have albums out, money has taken the passion out of music and the talent from the people. Those were the days....when music was passion :) Im only 27 but I love the era, I miss the talent
I'm on a spiritual and musical quest to discover my inner music. I'm starting from the 60s and working my way up the eras. The higlights from the 60s were The Beatles, Led Zepp in the 70s, probs AC/DC in the 80s and Nirvana in the 90s. But I had to check out Cream coz my mate (who plays guitat) told me to... I'm glad I did.
do you feel thair pain threw thair music man..it like a bird taking flight or a shark swimming at speeds that cant be matched by any non man made creature
ah 1968...THOSE were the days (I wouldn't really know being an '80s child) just know this ain't no Flock Of Seagulls, it's Jack The Scot Bard Bruce and his supergroup with another mythical message
I responded to the carricature of the 1878 painting of "the plant versus the woman that smelled Irish" and while everyone knows the Irish-smell woman (ISW) was being chocked by the plant when she suddenly got her Irish temper up, of course this didn't increase her strength but got her heat up and as anyone thats taken basic physics knows -a heated Irish blarm will stink a stem to death.
It was awesome to see the outer layer of that plant peel and float off while it screamed in painful defeat
They were the first serious white boys who could really sing and play with serious soul. I'm one of those 60s Afrikan amerikkans and I fucking loved them.
"best most unknown rock band"??? Ask anyone near 60years old. I'll be they remember. :-} I remember seeing them (I think it was 1968) Totally blew my mind and we stayed up all night talking about it.
This song is a part of Heaven ! Ginger Baker is probably the most melodic and colorful drummer by far :) I play just like him, he is so passionate and so into the specific drum sounds like a great lead guitarist like Eddy Van Halen
Only 30 years, I love music, real good music like this one. I feel not happy for not growing up during those great music years. And feel a shame for today's generation for not being able to like or discover this great music. If they did, would have better bands.
Beautiful song by Cream. I love Jack Bruce's rich voice, so strong and so sensitive. There is no match to Cream in other bands for me. This video is nicely edited to fit the music.
@vintagezigg I am glad of your nice comment, thanks! Have You noticed Jack Bruce's homepage and Facebook group? I recommend to check them. He is still goint strong.
@1sirein He sure is ! I saw him at the Blue Note in NY last week with his Tony Williams tribute band, They were smokin' . Jack looked really good and very content with the music they were making. He also was kind enough to autograph a Jack of Diamonds playing card that I brought with me. It was an honor to be in his presence .
@vintagezigg You are so lucky! I must envy You for that experience and your location. :) I live in Finland and I have no money to travel as far as New York, but I wish there is a chance to see Jack and those other talented musicians in London, if Finland is out of question. Jack seems to be very lovely person, so I am not surprised he kindly autographed your card. Be broud of it and of that moment. Thanks for sharing that great experience. :)
Favorite line ? It's a toss up between"...Before wild Medusa's serpents gave birth to hell -disguised as Heaven" and "...overhead a noiseless eagle fans a flame..." Yes, those were indeed THE days.
Cream was so influential. They were around for such a short time but they changed Rock forever. They influenced Zeppelin, Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix and every other band worth a damn
Rhythmic drive and variety. there is an interesting juxtaposition between the singer's more stated melodic lines and the driving energy of the drum beat.
the guitar does not dominate but adds flair during the instrumental interlude. It is jsn't enough of a taste to add to the mystery of the poem itself which draws us into the vision of a time long past.
This band was a standout among standouts. All three of them were the best or nearly the best at their instruments, (Jimi can't be denied his place) all three could write, Clapton had a good voice, Jack Bruce was blessed with one of the five best I've ever heard, and all three could write. Think Clapton, "Tales of Brave Ulysses," Bruce, "We're Going Wrong" and Baker, who wrote this song.
Ginger Baker is one of the top 5 rock drummers of all time. Can't say the best-when you're that good, it's apples and oranges to the others like Kieth Moon. The guy has it all: groove, fire, chops, individual style and creativity.Still playing his ass off.
I'd forgotten this particular song. Was it on "Wheels of Fire?" I'd also forgotten what a wonderful singer Jack Bruce was. His notoriety as a bass player may have eclipsed the fact that he had some of the best pipes in rock history.
At the time that Bruce was, essentially, singing opera, Morrison, was, essentially, crooning, and they were both recognizably rock SINGERS. Where the hell are the SINGERS now?
I like Jack Bruce's use of Greek mythology in singing the blues - Ulysses, Icarus, Atlantis - all evoking lost loves -- hmm, why couldn't Jack keep a girlfriend? :)
One of them said that Cream burned like fire, and that the band ran its course and burned out - plus Bruce and Baker quarrelled a lot, so Irreconcilable differences. If you like Cream, try Mountain -
everyone that says "music sucks these days" is a douche that listens to the RADIO. big rich labels decides who makes the radio. and they choose horribly. be resourceful and look out there... we have the fu(*^%# internet. trust when i say theres still good music, just gotta find it.
@ducksduckspac10 there is a guy on youtube who can teach you how to play all the clapton stuff. he has it broken down. i guess its not all that complicated as it sounds. its quite simple and that is usually how a good idea is in the end. simplicity is the key to beauty
@ducksduckspac10 disagree...i happen to think MOST, notice how most is in caps, music these days is pretty terrible....and i dont listen to the radio at all
Stay angry buddy. Discontent is our strength. You don't change the world by accepting it.
You are correct though. Listen to top 40's music and you listen to the lowest common denominator. Your fault if you listen and don't like. Way too easy to seek and find.
To be fair though, lots of good riffs used up by '77 ;)
@kap3181 anything from widespread panic? if you think i dont respect the sixties, think again. personally, my favorite genre is the blues i love the 20s-40s stuff but my favorite is the 60s revival. i just find it ridiculously narrow-minded if one refuses to leave a "golden age" of music. even the 80s have some good tunes to offer.
And NOW we have the likes of Bekka Bramlett, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Ana Popovic, Lot's of good blues today. Always will be. The Blues ia a genre that doesn't change from generation to generation save for technology and equipment. AND Bluesers are still playin Robert Johnson songs. Every other genre of music, including cuntry is so unrecognizable from just 20 yrs ago I wonder if you can still call Rock the ROCK. Music so evolves, but Blues is Blues.
@ducksduckspac10 - yeah, but it's not as good as this music. even the best stuff by the best most unknown 21st century rock band that no one has ever heard of. it doesn't compare because "those were the days." yes they were.
Fucking hell this is awesome! Definately one of my favourties. So psychadelic..and somehow they have some wickedly strange medievel-esque style to them
(Completely my own opinion) Cream of the crop i do say. :)
its sad that people dont really know craem besides their hits that everyone knows. the radio doesnt help by only playing their most popular songs, which arent even their best
When the city of Atlantis stood serene above the sea, Long time before our time when the world was free, Those were the days. Golden cymbals flying on ocarina sounds, Before wild Medusa's serpents gave birth to hell Disguised as heaven. Those were the days, yes they were, those were the days. Those were their ways, miracles everywhere, are they now? They're gone. === Beware Medusa's serpents in our news media, schools and Oval Office. Our lives + property, The liberty to control + enjoy them.
I saw Cream at the Dallas Convention Center when I was 13 years old in the late 60's. I sat on the 3rd row - best concert I've ever seen - and I've seen them all. Truly musical genius - and Jack Bruce's voice is kickin!
is this kid serious? if im not mistaken its eric clapton....enough said. btw im seeing clapton and beck at the garden tomorrow night HOLY SHIT IM FREAKING OUT
@MsScarlettWoman20 So true,I heard one whole radio station in the middle of the USA that played all songs with heavy compression vocals in every song!Disgusting if that's where music is going....GIN_JA
Not the only one..Check out "Passing The Time" from "Wheels Of Fire" album..In this osng there is a passage where glockenspiel even stands in the forefront.
Saw them when I was a kid.....blown away!! Always been a Jack Bruce fan.His bass speaks like no other.Let's not forget White Room,Badge,Dreaming.There's not enough room to list them all.Incredible. I thank him for my bass playing to this day.
supereb !
mobyboy 3 weeks ago
who combined these pics with the track, and who did the pics phenomenal
simeondark 1 month ago
Ginger Baker introduced the quarter note pattern on the high hat in this tune
and immediately every rock drummer on earth pick up on this simple pattern.
Baker high hat is slightly open so the cymbals resonate longer. Accept for the fills
he is playing this high hat rhythm pulls your ears into the music and
it's just simple quarter note time on the high hat. Baker had a excellent ear for
music. An experience craftsmen way ahead of his time.
cymbalhead6 1 month ago
A warrior returning to his capital city after years of siege after siege. Trumpets sounding. Flower petals being strewn about the city streets as the hero makes his way through the city. The glory of civilizations past. This song is from a time when music was about epic events or adventures. Music of old which told of sagas. Nantucket Sleighride and A Theme to an Imaginary Western by Mountain are other examples of this. This is great and imaginative music.
mickeymousebiker1 2 months ago 3
@mickeymousebiker1 Theme to an Imaginary Western was made by Jack Bruce. Mountain covered it.
(I don't speak english very well, I'm from Argentina)
JackBruce33Cream 1 month ago
@JackBruce33Cream Merry Christmas 2011 to you and to others in Argentina! All the very best from the States!
mickeymousebiker1 1 month ago
@mickeymousebiker1 Thank you so much! Merry Christmas to you and US too! And long live CREAM!
JackBruce33Cream 1 month ago
@JackBruce33Cream Yes, indeed!
mickeymousebiker1 1 month ago
C'est ce qu'on peut désigner de bon rock solide qui passe à l'histoire
MegaAndreNo 2 months ago
JACK BRUCE.... he WAS Cream, not Clapton
DavidChaseDance 3 months ago 2
I love Jack Bruce! FABULOUS voice, composer.
Sadly, the lyricist died on the streets, a drug casualty.
SuzettePleshette 3 months ago 2
@SuzettePleshette
I think you are referring to Mike Taylor. According to Wikipedia, he wrote the song. Ginger Baker wrote the lyrics (and is very much alive, at last report). But, "as you said", a sad loss.
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fls13ec 1 month ago
ah i love this song, i really wish i could get into the band more though
AlexRandomness658 3 months ago
Jack Bruce wrote cosmic pagan blues - he compares his lost happiness to the world of ancient Greek mythology - certainly in Tales of Brave Ulysses, and As You Said - and again here: something is missing, the magic & wonder are gone from the world, never to return: i.e., his woman has gone. Those are some heavy blues - and I love his imagination.
SupernalOne 4 months ago
This tune hails from a time when music was about epic events (whether mythic or real). Mountain also did up songs such as this (Nantucket Sleighride AND A Theme For An Imaginary Western). This is music which projects the greatness of ancient Greece. It evokes images of a hero returning from battle with flower girls tossing petals and pipers and drummers playing.
mickeymousebiker1 4 months ago
Everything is perfect in this song. The awesome vocals and exploring bass, the killer drums, the screaming guitar solo. One thing I think most people overlook in this song is the element added by the bells. It gets me every time, for me they really add an old world effect that truly gives the song the title "Those were the Days."
ThePondDogs 5 months ago
love the drums on this so much
CakesOnAPlane9000 5 months ago
May I recommend the book 'A Pop Revolution, the transatlantic music scene 1965 to 1969' by the invisible man. The author is quite keen on this track.
garyw930 5 months ago
Around the :30 mark Eric Clapton looks like Jake "The Snake" Roberts
whoandtheha 5 months ago
Lots of meter changes, and they make perfect sense, they are not in the least affected.
Another hallmark of this Genius Band.
tuxguys 6 months ago
This was one dead serious band. Just listen. It wasn't just Clapton. It's evident in just about everything they do. Just three guys in their 20s/
michrigan 7 months ago
the world wasnt free in the days of atlantis. spains navy terrorized all waters including the rhine, the amazon, and the mississippi; in addition they ruled the watres of the ocean. atlantis alone stood up to spain.
then, unfortunately, the continent of atlantis was destroyed in the great volcanos of 1556. virtually the whole population was destroyed. these poor people were wipe out accept for a few that made it to faroe islands in a raft, where they have again builded a peace loving society.
pbrick6301 7 months ago
Long time before our time when the world was free!!!!
albatross7677 7 months ago
amazing lyrics, anyone knows who wrote this? jack bruce?
MrSuperpoint 8 months ago
wow - from showing a family surrounded in front of a t.v. to two asshole about to have sex. how very appropriate.
renenannette 8 months ago
Those were the days (yes they were) Miracles everywhere, where are they now, (they're gone).
donaldnewmanmedone 8 months ago in playlist Faves
oustanding changed ma life forever
raised music up a level cream
robstar67 8 months ago
The end of that guitar solo is SO cool.
Frisbieinstein 8 months ago
the tunes are etheral from the "days of altered reality) alas I somewhat remember some of them
crowfoote 9 months ago
Cream was called the first so called super group.Now I know why!They are my favorite band.No 3 artists ever meshed together like these guys and Jack has such a beautiful voice.
naturelover1957 9 months ago
Great single. You should have been there when it came out. Really nice parties with Cream and other groups. But those were the days....
sirhope 9 months ago
Can't do better. One of the best of Cream. You should have been there when the record came out. Talk about fun parties after.Thanks.
sirhope 9 months ago
One of my favorite songs sang the way only Jack Bruce could
1dockthorwho23 10 months ago
Jack Bruce is my favorite Rock vocalist
no one can match him
woodecurry 10 months ago
Jack's blues extend to Atlantis here - things were better back in the old days before the catastrophe - what woman did he actually lose, that gave him the sensibility to write such songs of loss?
SupernalOne 10 months ago
@SupernalOne He's British(Scottish), and they don't utilize personal experience to motivate their performance art inspiration. It's a Shakespearean tradition, whether English, Welsh or Irish. If an actor were to ask "What's my motivation?", the answer would be "Read the play".
Purplexi 8 months ago
@Purplexi
interesting -- yes, I can believe it, no Method acting in the UK - though, one could argue, then is it really the blues? Whatever, I like JB's songs.
SupernalOne 8 months ago
@SupernalOne JB is Jack Bruce, right?
TheGrayRevolution 7 months ago
@TheGrayRevolution
right, just saving letters :)
Though I imagine that Bruce could relate to the blues from his own heart and not merely mimic the style - he's a Scot, and those are a gloomy people, with their share of melancholic Norse blood -- he co-wrote Dance the Night Away, & that is a heartbroken little song - and see Tales of Brave Ulysses, As You Said - very deep blue - not just "I'm sad" but "all is lost" - but I could be wrong, Bruce went on to other music styles happily enough
SupernalOne 7 months ago
@SupernalOne Man, believe or not, cream is my favorite band. And As You Said is one of my favorite songs;
TheGrayRevolution 7 months ago
@TheGrayRevolution
Yeah, buddy! - me too, actually
SupernalOne 7 months ago
I like that sound of bells.
Roal36 10 months ago
@Roal36
that's some kind of mellotron, something like a glockenspiel - played by Felix Pappalardi, who was singer and bassist in Mountain - check them out if you haven't heard them - Mississippi Queen, Tired Angels, Nantucket Sleighride - good stuff
SupernalOne 10 months ago
Wow if in 1968 they were singing those were the days about pre 68 then 2011 is a much more of a shit hole
Alithecomedian 10 months ago
Sí, aquellos tristes y hermosos días.
risterion 11 months ago
And who said Ginga's are good for nothin!
cupofshutupjuice 11 months ago
i love u eric clapton!!<3
how many young girls today would u hear saying that?
not many.
sad but true.
bluestratgirl 11 months ago 2
@bluestratgirl i ve heard many boys say that.
Roal36 10 months ago
i love listening to Ginger Baker bash his way through this fuckin masterpiece.
karlmoles65 11 months ago
Like a history lesson
vauxhall908 11 months ago
I love this song. Don't know exactly why? It touches my inner soul I suppose...
klepzo 1 year ago
i put this song right up there with badge and white room. someone's going to remake this and everybody's going to think wow what a great new song.
ojososo 1 year ago
@ojososo All too common practice -with no one encouraged to push the envelope like the Beatles,Cream or Hendrix the major labels just get some kids to dress in the period ,use "classic" equipment ,give them heavy exposure on Kimmel then wait for us to buy ....readily.
DaDa2Phlux 1 year ago 2
We live in a world where if you have the money you got a record deal FOR GOD SAKES PARIS HILTON AND HULK HOGANS DAUGHTER have albums out, money has taken the passion out of music and the talent from the people. Those were the days....when music was passion :) Im only 27 but I love the era, I miss the talent
hatchetgrrl 1 year ago
ginger baker was a zombie.
pbrick6301 1 year ago
@pbrick6301 rotf!
DaDa2Phlux 1 year ago
they got this whole greek mythology thing goin on
Ross175 1 year ago
I'm on a spiritual and musical quest to discover my inner music. I'm starting from the 60s and working my way up the eras. The higlights from the 60s were The Beatles, Led Zepp in the 70s, probs AC/DC in the 80s and Nirvana in the 90s. But I had to check out Cream coz my mate (who plays guitat) told me to... I'm glad I did.
Sharingan6277 1 year ago
do you feel thair pain threw thair music man..it like a bird taking flight or a shark swimming at speeds that cant be matched by any non man made creature
BasmentGuy3000 1 year ago
ah 1968...THOSE were the days (I wouldn't really know being an '80s child) just know this ain't no Flock Of Seagulls, it's Jack The Scot Bard Bruce and his supergroup with another mythical message
SilverDollar79 1 year ago
You can hear a couple of licks from the 'Crossroads' solo in here.
VanDoodah 1 year ago
I just can't get enough of that cowbell!
BarbaricGoose 1 year ago
@BarbaricGoose I think it's a glockenspiel
sandro28grizz 1 year ago
@sandro28grizz You're probably right, but my way is funnier.
BarbaricGoose 1 year ago
The original Vinyl LP cover credited Ginger Baker on Tubular Bells. latter pressings shorten the credit to just bells.
retrogradevids1 1 year ago
AH, yes those were really the days of awareness of the creative energy of life.
The big A for those who dared to experience the other side of consciousness!
fencersdelight 1 year ago
I responded to the carricature of the 1878 painting of "the plant versus the woman that smelled Irish" and while everyone knows the Irish-smell woman (ISW) was being chocked by the plant when she suddenly got her Irish temper up, of course this didn't increase her strength but got her heat up and as anyone thats taken basic physics knows -a heated Irish blarm will stink a stem to death.
It was awesome to see the outer layer of that plant peel and float off while it screamed in painful defeat
MightySaturn5 1 year ago
The Cream, definately a major influence on us
POINTBLANKaustralia 1 year ago
They were the first serious white boys who could really sing and play with serious soul. I'm one of those 60s Afrikan amerikkans and I fucking loved them.
Screamingdk 1 year ago
"best most unknown rock band"??? Ask anyone near 60years old. I'll be they remember. :-} I remember seeing them (I think it was 1968) Totally blew my mind and we stayed up all night talking about it.
robgag924 1 year ago
The masters at work...pure genius..spine tinglingly great...God I love this band !!
spen55 1 year ago
surreal, I've floated awaaay......
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Solus77 1 year ago
These too are the days. We're here now! Miracle everywhere ever they now.
MrBluesrules 1 year ago
@MrBluesrules i like that attitude. the light of life shines on us now.
ojososo 1 year ago
This song is a part of Heaven ! Ginger Baker is probably the most melodic and colorful drummer by far :) I play just like him, he is so passionate and so into the specific drum sounds like a great lead guitarist like Eddy Van Halen
Xuivonae 1 year ago
wow man..i found this song by mistake...and i am so glad i found it its AWESOME!!..
mikedjmix 1 year ago
Those were the days. Indeed.
realityis24fps 1 year ago
I could listen to this song all day!
bentpolski 1 year ago
I did my really first drawing...It was called CREAM!
jetbirdzme 1 year ago
Only 30 years, I love music, real good music like this one. I feel not happy for not growing up during those great music years. And feel a shame for today's generation for not being able to like or discover this great music. If they did, would have better bands.
VIVALAMUSICADEMEXICO 1 year ago
Beautiful song by Cream. I love Jack Bruce's rich voice, so strong and so sensitive. There is no match to Cream in other bands for me. This video is nicely edited to fit the music.
1sirein 1 year ago 19
@1sirein I'm so glad to see someone acknowlegde the magnificent voice of Jack Bruce.
vintagezigg 1 year ago 13
@vintagezigg I am glad of your nice comment, thanks! Have You noticed Jack Bruce's homepage and Facebook group? I recommend to check them. He is still goint strong.
1sirein 11 months ago
@1sirein He sure is ! I saw him at the Blue Note in NY last week with his Tony Williams tribute band, They were smokin' . Jack looked really good and very content with the music they were making. He also was kind enough to autograph a Jack of Diamonds playing card that I brought with me. It was an honor to be in his presence .
vintagezigg 11 months ago
@vintagezigg You are so lucky! I must envy You for that experience and your location. :) I live in Finland and I have no money to travel as far as New York, but I wish there is a chance to see Jack and those other talented musicians in London, if Finland is out of question. Jack seems to be very lovely person, so I am not surprised he kindly autographed your card. Be broud of it and of that moment. Thanks for sharing that great experience. :)
1sirein 11 months ago
@1sirein nice comment- couldn't agree more with the sentiment
KurdishHypercurve 11 months ago
@KurdishHypercurve Thank You for your comment. I am glad that You and so many people have so good taste in music and give value and love Cream. :)
1sirein 11 months ago
@1sirein His voice is _joyous_. Literally joyous. Unique in rock.
lazyweb 11 months ago
Favorite line ? It's a toss up between"...Before wild Medusa's serpents gave birth to hell -disguised as Heaven" and "...overhead a noiseless eagle fans a flame..." Yes, those were indeed THE days.
TumbrelJockey 1 year ago 17
this song plays on casino when pesci starts to swap cars to evade the police
VercettiVice 1 year ago
Ginger Baker masterfully unique on drums. This tune is a masterpeice.cream<34evrR!
notntusay 1 year ago 5
They were ahead of everyone, mentally and technologically.
All 3 easily the best at their instruments in all of Hard / Acid Rock history.
mikemikeyf 1 year ago 5
Cream was so influential. They were around for such a short time but they changed Rock forever. They influenced Zeppelin, Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix and every other band worth a damn
mystro810 1 year ago 5
the solo at 1:33 is amazing and the guitar effect at the end of it is epic!
lethrneck4 1 year ago 5
this song has some strengths:
Rhythmic drive and variety. there is an interesting juxtaposition between the singer's more stated melodic lines and the driving energy of the drum beat.
the guitar does not dominate but adds flair during the instrumental interlude. It is jsn't enough of a taste to add to the mystery of the poem itself which draws us into the vision of a time long past.
uncatila 1 year ago 2
PERFECT !
TheSweetestThing20 1 year ago
This band was a standout among standouts. All three of them were the best or nearly the best at their instruments, (Jimi can't be denied his place) all three could write, Clapton had a good voice, Jack Bruce was blessed with one of the five best I've ever heard, and all three could write. Think Clapton, "Tales of Brave Ulysses," Bruce, "We're Going Wrong" and Baker, who wrote this song.
christoJihad2 1 year ago 2
Ginger Baker is one of the top 5 rock drummers of all time. Can't say the best-when you're that good, it's apples and oranges to the others like Kieth Moon. The guy has it all: groove, fire, chops, individual style and creativity.Still playing his ass off.
musictflo 1 year ago 2
Indeed they were !
mobyboy 1 year ago
awesome band. totally underrated. my but how they still sound good, especially to today's canned junk. thanks Clear channel!
Agoateeman 1 year ago
What a great song.
Mmebsuta 1 year ago
I never did like that TV show "Friends"
kirkbzzz123 1 year ago
I'd forgotten this particular song. Was it on "Wheels of Fire?" I'd also forgotten what a wonderful singer Jack Bruce was. His notoriety as a bass player may have eclipsed the fact that he had some of the best pipes in rock history.
Cthulu54 1 year ago
@Cthulu54 Yes it was! It's an amazing song and Jack is one of my favorite vocalist/musicians of all time. He's very underrated.
MrRathazar 1 year ago
@Cthulu54
My compliments.
At the time that Bruce was, essentially, singing opera, Morrison, was, essentially, crooning, and they were both recognizably rock SINGERS. Where the hell are the SINGERS now?
tuxguys 6 months ago 3
I like Jack Bruce's use of Greek mythology in singing the blues - Ulysses, Icarus, Atlantis - all evoking lost loves -- hmm, why couldn't Jack keep a girlfriend? :)
SupernalOne 1 year ago
Who is doing the perfectly magical descant? Is it Eric and Ginger?
Nothing has compared to Jack, Eric and Ginger since their fantastic artistry in the 60's and it is now 2010.
janicewilsonify 1 year ago
Guy by the name Eric Clapton keeps covering their songs.
cuthbertallbad 1 year ago 2
@cuthbertallbad AHAHAHAHAH
ZACfromSCB 1 year ago
too bad they seperated so early
simpson2221 1 year ago
One of them said that Cream burned like fire, and that the band ran its course and burned out - plus Bruce and Baker quarrelled a lot, so Irreconcilable differences. If you like Cream, try Mountain -
SupernalOne 1 year ago
Ginger's drums provide the spine!!
PubliusMcPeters 1 year ago
This is one of my favorite songs by Cream. Tale of Brave Ulysses is pretty awesome too.
tigertalk12 1 year ago
everyone that says "music sucks these days" is a douche that listens to the RADIO. big rich labels decides who makes the radio. and they choose horribly. be resourceful and look out there... we have the fu(*^%# internet. trust when i say theres still good music, just gotta find it.
ducksduckspac10 1 year ago 61
duck, all I can say to that is: THANK YOU!!!! :)
bckm54 1 year ago
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getcreamed 1 year ago
@ducksduckspac10 there is a guy on youtube who can teach you how to play all the clapton stuff. he has it broken down. i guess its not all that complicated as it sounds. its quite simple and that is usually how a good idea is in the end. simplicity is the key to beauty
uncatila 1 year ago
@ducksduckspac10 disagree...i happen to think MOST, notice how most is in caps, music these days is pretty terrible....and i dont listen to the radio at all
jakep42zer0 1 year ago 2
@ducksduckspac10 Im dying to hear some good new music. I am your pupil. Point me in the right direction.
mystro810 1 year ago 3
@mystro810 Tame Impala is pretty good
122242397 1 year ago
@ducksduckspac10
Stay angry buddy. Discontent is our strength. You don't change the world by accepting it.
You are correct though. Listen to top 40's music and you listen to the lowest common denominator. Your fault if you listen and don't like. Way too easy to seek and find.
To be fair though, lots of good riffs used up by '77 ;)
lazyweb 1 year ago
@ducksduckspac10 true, no doubt... but, is it worth the time these days?
Those WERE the days!
mloaks 1 year ago
@ducksduckspac10 I say a respectful BULL to you! Where is the good music? I can name 1,000 songs off the top of my head. Can you name one?
kap3181 1 year ago
@kap3181 anything from widespread panic? if you think i dont respect the sixties, think again. personally, my favorite genre is the blues i love the 20s-40s stuff but my favorite is the 60s revival. i just find it ridiculously narrow-minded if one refuses to leave a "golden age" of music. even the 80s have some good tunes to offer.
ducksduckspac10 1 year ago
@ducksduckspac10
And NOW we have the likes of Bekka Bramlett, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Ana Popovic, Lot's of good blues today. Always will be. The Blues ia a genre that doesn't change from generation to generation save for technology and equipment. AND Bluesers are still playin Robert Johnson songs. Every other genre of music, including cuntry is so unrecognizable from just 20 yrs ago I wonder if you can still call Rock the ROCK. Music so evolves, but Blues is Blues.
MrBluesrules 1 year ago
@ducksduckspac10 - yeah, but it's not as good as this music. even the best stuff by the best most unknown 21st century rock band that no one has ever heard of. it doesn't compare because "those were the days." yes they were.
Th0masBivens 1 year ago
@ducksduckspac10
I agree, there are several great bands out there like The White Stripes and The Black Keys, but mainstream is fucked.
Th3UnionFor3v3r 1 year ago
@ducksduckspac10 - hey dingus, today's music sucks and THAT is WHY I don't listen to radio!
CAS1xtz 1 year ago
@ducksduckspac10 No music like this sir..Sorry to say....
joraider08 1 year ago
@ducksduckspac10 LOL. I'm a dj on a community radio and I play this and many other kinds of music. Thanks for the compliment mate.
luchsgud 11 months ago
@ducksduckspac10 people who listen to the radio arnt douche bags you just have to switch the radio station
thedirtybubble2 11 months ago
Did Jack write the lyrics to this tune? This doesn't strike me as something Clapton would write.
stonerbudkap 1 year ago
No Ginger Baker and Mike Taylor wrote this song
Maclean2400 1 year ago
@Maclean2400 More precisely, Taylor wrote the music and Ginger lyrics.
Jorsalfar 1 year ago
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TumbrelJockey 1 year ago 4
why dont people make song like this these days .. because they cant simple lol
Classic
sopcmustaine 2 years ago
Fucking hell this is awesome! Definately one of my favourties. So psychadelic..and somehow they have some wickedly strange medievel-esque style to them
(Completely my own opinion) Cream of the crop i do say. :)
Rolanxcore 2 years ago 2
its sad that people dont really know craem besides their hits that everyone knows. the radio doesnt help by only playing their most popular songs, which arent even their best
scheurer44 2 years ago 2
SunlightDisinfects 2 years ago
@SunlightDisinfects -- Thank you for posting the lyrics.
Thank you for posting your name and thought.
Liozeris 2 years ago
I'm HUGE fan of them,great song
MsScarlettWoman20 2 years ago
Great job on the video - really enjoyed it!
Lonestarry 2 years ago
I saw Cream at the Dallas Convention Center when I was 13 years old in the late 60's. I sat on the 3rd row - best concert I've ever seen - and I've seen them all. Truly musical genius - and Jack Bruce's voice is kickin!
Lonestarry 2 years ago
Prophetic title,Badass group and song,sure wish ahhhhh yesterday
whereamigoingnow 2 years ago
for sure they are psychedelic
ChrisbrutalMalta 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
the cream is a fakin awesome band, but the guitarist sux
lepermessiah001 2 years ago
You can't even spell, when you can, maybe someone will give a fuck about your weak opinion...
ajm240393 2 years ago
@lepermessiah001
Must be probably a joke, a very bad one.
Senaatintori 2 years ago
Eric Clapton sux? Surely you jest?
OffTheAir1996 2 years ago
is this kid serious? if im not mistaken its eric clapton....enough said. btw im seeing clapton and beck at the garden tomorrow night HOLY SHIT IM FREAKING OUT
andyourbirdcansing64 1 year ago
WTF IS THTHAHTAHTHAHTHAHTH LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLAMOLMAOLMAOROFLROFLROFL
I'm so funny.
GabySabe 2 years ago
Still a psychedelic anthem from a well-loved super group thank you, 74sodapop, thank you ~ (•8-D
Clematisian 2 years ago
I loved the music, art, and concert posters from those days....
Juliemorgana 2 years ago
check out presence of the lord the studio version! clapton and baker are awesome!
tonreup92 2 years ago
they were the best by far!
tonreup92 2 years ago
Yeah, late 1960s-1970s, those were the days, and I wasn't there!
Narfcois 2 years ago 4
Yea really, me too. Born too late.. :]
Laimonel 2 years ago
Such a cool band,sad that not many people know them really.
MsScarlettWoman20 2 years ago 4
@MsScarlettWoman20 So true,I heard one whole radio station in the middle of the USA that played all songs with heavy compression vocals in every song!Disgusting if that's where music is going....GIN_JA
whereamigoingnow 2 years ago
Without Cream no Black Sabbath or queen.
qwerly45 2 years ago 2
The only rock song I know of where they use a glockenspiel.
mick9m 2 years ago
Not the only one..Check out "Passing The Time" from "Wheels Of Fire" album..In this osng there is a passage where glockenspiel even stands in the forefront.
UJ96LFA 2 years ago
Springsteen uses it a lot in Born To Run.
Cream is the real deal.
fls13ec 2 years ago
a truly majestic sound..
namaste91 2 years ago
the bass is fantastic as always. he had such a unique freewheeling style - always worked though
thebassplayer69 2 years ago
Beautiful song...cried a bit when i just now read that the guy who co-wrote this tune, Mike Taylor, was dead...drowned in the River Thames...RIP
MikeJohnstonguitar 2 years ago 2
that's what I love about Rock&roll!!!
MsScarlettWoman20 2 years ago 2
I will only say two words: great song.
Narfcois 2 years ago 3
Yes, those were the days. Miss the 60's and all that wonderful creative psychedelic music being made then. There gone.
cedarvalley 2 years ago 6
yeah it's pretty sad, and what's worse is that people my age-in high school-don't even listen to it.
rawfogod 2 years ago 2
Saw them when I was a kid.....blown away!! Always been a Jack Bruce fan.His bass speaks like no other.Let's not forget White Room,Badge,Dreaming.There's not enough room to list them all.Incredible. I thank him for my bass playing to this day.
bassyck 2 years ago 3
I just love JB's basslines in this...
Cream234 2 years ago 2