The Fender Fuzz Wah for bass. Almost sounds like Georgie boy sat in on this one as well. I love the line about balancing Zeppelins on the end of my nose. Had Zepp One come out and The Cream decide to take a little shot. The Leslie rotating cabinet made Harrison and Clapton almost indecipherable at times although I know George is not on this track. Badfinger made nice use of it as well.
This highlights the differences in influences of the members ; Clapton didn't like Pop or much Jazz, just Blues ; Jack prefered Jazz and Pop, as well as Classical
as much as they were really reaching here, at that point the band knew it was over and so it was ok to let each member shine on his own writings. they were just completing obligations and working their way to a finale.
their legacy was set in the fall of '67 concerts...they were on fire and improving like nothing before...it was all happening right on the spot.
JB and Peter Brown going lysergic here. Some say this is a tribute to the Beatles (the "walrus" reference, I guess), but the Fabs were still together, if barely, when this album was released in early '69. Cream itself, of course, was history. I think this song is tuneful and humorous at the same time; I don't understand people who say it "sucks." Oh well, chacun a' son gout.
I've always thought there was a slight Ray Davies influence on this one, funnily enough. That last Cream album is an interesting beast: predictable live recordings to get the thing done, but then those three unique pieces that Cream never came close to before (and not after because there wasn't a Cream after!). That first album by The band reached far and wide......
A masterwork of humorous and spirit lifting nonsense by a superb group that only recorded this album for contractual reasons (they´d already disbanded). This and Badge are the the truly really fresh and creative songs in this album.
Brilliant drumming. The hi hat is played in the middle fo the compass, like reggae. This song is so cute, it sounds like stuff by a mad Paul McCartney...
I was very surprised, when I heard this for the first time . So different from their other songs. Yes, but I like it !!!! Some kind of old-fashioned atmosphere, I can´t describe.
Jack, Eric, and Ginger seemed to do everything well. Known as bluesmen and jazzy improvisers they managed to do a perfect pop tune on this one. A very innovative pop tune at that.
Once the concept for the cover had been agreed upon, they posed for the front cover sober, proceeded to get seriously smashed, and then posed for the back cover.
This was made back when you bought "albums." I loved sitting down and listening to it from one end to the other. Drove my parents crazy, but it was a fantastic album to listen to when buzzed. They were a terrific band.
Hmm, I had thought it was Jack on bass and piano. Anyway, I remember reading that the unique sound of the bass is the result of the bassist using a wah-wah pedal.
@evanguy I have the original album and Jack played bass on this, he played all the songs except What a Bringdown, I can't hear a wah-wah pedal, do hear a fuzz box though.
Says on Wikipedia that it's jack, FP playing bass on 'What a Bringdown'. Clearly FP was becoming almost the 4th Cream member. Let's face it, when the other 3 split he formed Cream Mk 2!
@proferic My original LP which I purchased in 1969 lists Jack Bruce on bass, piano and Hammond organ on " Doing That Scrapyard Thing". Pappalardi played bass and Mellotron on "What A Bringdown".
@Grzz51 You are correct , it is Jack on this track. Pappalardi is credited with bass on Bringdown. It's a short slippery slope from Bringdown to Blind Faith's "Do What You Like". I always preferred Bringdown.
Banging my favorite head.....
NoRosesForMe 2 months ago in playlist CREAM
1 person should be in the scrapyard....
centralparocker 3 months ago 2
The Fender Fuzz Wah for bass. Almost sounds like Georgie boy sat in on this one as well. I love the line about balancing Zeppelins on the end of my nose. Had Zepp One come out and The Cream decide to take a little shot. The Leslie rotating cabinet made Harrison and Clapton almost indecipherable at times although I know George is not on this track. Badfinger made nice use of it as well.
1280ardd 3 months ago
felix papparlardi was playing bass on ´´what a bringdown´´, not in this song
moize2008 7 months ago
This highlights the differences in influences of the members ; Clapton didn't like Pop or much Jazz, just Blues ; Jack prefered Jazz and Pop, as well as Classical
TheKenfig 7 months ago
Parts of this song sound like 'Octopuses' Garden'
JamesParkour731 8 months ago
love the leslie sound
Flerg3 8 months ago
as much as they were really reaching here, at that point the band knew it was over and so it was ok to let each member shine on his own writings. they were just completing obligations and working their way to a finale.
their legacy was set in the fall of '67 concerts...they were on fire and improving like nothing before...it was all happening right on the spot.
talpajam 8 months ago
the mighty Baker hi-hat ride..
the most perfect timepiece ever created by man - imho his legacy is that f'kin hi-hat mix on every tune they laid down - impeccable.
talpajam 8 months ago 2
A very interesting composition. I think Jack's classical training can be seen in the way he wrote the music for it.
FishingForLobster 8 months ago
Always loved this song....it's right on, baby!!!!
centralparocker 8 months ago
JB and Peter Brown going lysergic here. Some say this is a tribute to the Beatles (the "walrus" reference, I guess), but the Fabs were still together, if barely, when this album was released in early '69. Cream itself, of course, was history. I think this song is tuneful and humorous at the same time; I don't understand people who say it "sucks." Oh well, chacun a' son gout.
mackb909 11 months ago
One of my favorite Bruce/Brown songs. One of those tunes you just know they had a blast in the studio creating.
JAZZROK 11 months ago
This song sounds a lot like what Jack Bruce did on his solo album right after this "Songs for a Tailor"
eddiec1957 11 months ago
really psychedelic
UndyingGypsy 1 year ago
@ALBERTKING901 Side 2 isnt bad, it is just different.
bunchabullsheet 1 year ago
I've always thought there was a slight Ray Davies influence on this one, funnily enough. That last Cream album is an interesting beast: predictable live recordings to get the thing done, but then those three unique pieces that Cream never came close to before (and not after because there wasn't a Cream after!). That first album by The band reached far and wide......
robmillis 1 year ago 2
i wish i had a silver suit and shoes and cane and top hat and clapton......
BachnRoll100 1 year ago
A masterwork of humorous and spirit lifting nonsense by a superb group that only recorded this album for contractual reasons (they´d already disbanded). This and Badge are the the truly really fresh and creative songs in this album.
PChemato 1 year ago
Brilliant drumming. The hi hat is played in the middle fo the compass, like reggae. This song is so cute, it sounds like stuff by a mad Paul McCartney...
PChemato 1 year ago
@PChemato
I agree....Ginger's drumming on this song is somehow perfect
I've always liked this tune
robbopaloobop 1 year ago
bass is jack bruce. i have to original record. fellix plays the mellotron
TheGeneLightShow 1 year ago
Reminds me of 10cc.
shelly10538 1 year ago
I was very surprised, when I heard this for the first time . So different from their other songs. Yes, but I like it !!!! Some kind of old-fashioned atmosphere, I can´t describe.
Senaatintori 1 year ago
Cream is incredible, but this song is terrible. They were really reaching here.
MrMattTheKnife 1 year ago
Jack, Eric, and Ginger seemed to do everything well. Known as bluesmen and jazzy improvisers they managed to do a perfect pop tune on this one. A very innovative pop tune at that.
Cthulu54 1 year ago
Sounds like Traffic.
auerstadt06 1 year ago
what a nonsense
but GREAT
Malikatze 2 years ago
Great song but i hate those high pitched singing parts :S
hellsSG 2 years ago
Loved this song from the get-go. Nice dense sound here, great vocals from Jack.
secordman 2 years ago 2
It's sooo weird for a Cream song. I love it!! It sounds, at times, a little like it would be the influence for Supertramp.
SterlingSchefer 2 years ago 2
haha you beat me to it!
heyawhaw 2 years ago
This was a half hearted effort.
Snotra 2 years ago
THis song is a clear tribute to The Beatles, and everyone was left smiling.
The awesome Cream- never to be duplicated, no group came close.
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mikemikeyf 2 years ago 13
I hear a lot of "Traffic" influence here... which is NOT a bad thing! The comment about Jack's early solo career is cogent and well-taken. Cheers!
Nova1967bay 2 years ago 7
I hated this song at first, but it really grew on me. Its just nutty. And I love the Goodbye album cover, they all look stoned haha.
gnizak 3 years ago 2
Once the concept for the cover had been agreed upon, they posed for the front cover sober, proceeded to get seriously smashed, and then posed for the back cover.
DistantEagle 3 years ago
they actually took dance lessons from lionel blair to get in step for the photo sessions. a brilliant idea for a fine parting statement.
thebassplayer69 2 years ago
This was made back when you bought "albums." I loved sitting down and listening to it from one end to the other. Drove my parents crazy, but it was a fantastic album to listen to when buzzed. They were a terrific band.
martinaxman 2 years ago
ahhhh = 'SOLO' Jack.....
quirky and cute , and perfect musically !
janeythebrit 3 years ago 2
This is my Favourite Cream song. There's just something I love about it. I guessed it's how it's based on piano.
DDInDaHouse187 3 years ago
* I guess
DDInDaHouse187 3 years ago
BLACK PEOPLE!! JK!
DeathStriker1337 3 years ago
hah love the voice of jack here!!:)
JackBruceInMyHeart 3 years ago
Also, a sign of the direction Jack was heading musically. Very like a lot of his early solo stuff.
kingkonglindemans 3 years ago
Interesting bass line. It's Felix Papparlardi on bass, not Jack.
proferic 3 years ago
of Mountain fame?
MehefinHeulog 3 years ago
Yes. He produced the album.
proferic 3 years ago
really i didn't know that :P thanks fro the info
JackBruceInMyHeart 3 years ago
so I guess Jack is on the piano and vocals right? :)
yescure6 3 years ago
Hmm, I had thought it was Jack on bass and piano. Anyway, I remember reading that the unique sound of the bass is the result of the bassist using a wah-wah pedal.
evanguy 3 years ago
@evanguy I have the original album and Jack played bass on this, he played all the songs except What a Bringdown, I can't hear a wah-wah pedal, do hear a fuzz box though.
G8GT364CI 2 months ago
@G8GT364CI My mistake.
evanguy 2 months ago
@evanguy No you were right it's Jack Bruce playing, great playing like always.
G8GT364CI 2 months ago 2
Says on Wikipedia that it's jack, FP playing bass on 'What a Bringdown'. Clearly FP was becoming almost the 4th Cream member. Let's face it, when the other 3 split he formed Cream Mk 2!
anthonythirteen 3 years ago
@proferic My original LP which I purchased in 1969 lists Jack Bruce on bass, piano and Hammond organ on " Doing That Scrapyard Thing". Pappalardi played bass and Mellotron on "What A Bringdown".
Grzz51 1 year ago
@Grzz51 You are correct , it is Jack on this track. Pappalardi is credited with bass on Bringdown. It's a short slippery slope from Bringdown to Blind Faith's "Do What You Like". I always preferred Bringdown.
retrogradevids1 1 year ago
omq!! this is so good:) hah, i can hear a distortion on the bass isn't it??
JackBruceInMyHeart 3 years ago
I remember when this came out. Can ya do any better today? NOPE!!!
BrimptonFopp 3 years ago
A brilliant song, my favorite recording they made. I am glad to be hearing it again.
wabbajackwabbajack 3 years ago
I'd completely forgotten about these tunes.
Exilemainstreet 3 years ago