Cream - 6 May 2005 London, Royal Albert Hall - Complete show

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Cream - 6 May 2005 London, Royal Albert Hall - Complete show
Setlist:
01. I'm So Glad
02. Spoonful
03. Outside Woman Blues
04. Pressed Rat and Wart Hog
05. Sleepy Time, Time
06. NSU
07. Badge
08. Politician
09. Sweet Wine
10. Rollin' & Tumblin'
11. Stormy Monday
12. Deserted Cities of the Heart
13. Born Under a Bad Sign
14. We're Going Wrong
15. Crossroads
16. Sitting on Top of the World
17. White Room
18. Toad
19. Sunshine of Your Love
Lineup:
Eric Clapton - guitar / vocals
Jack Bruce - bass / vocals
Ginger Baker - drums / vocals

[@jamiejohnson3886]

Always amazed me that three musicians could blow anyone out of the water. No big band orchestra, no studio musicians, no backup singers & no strobe lights. Just Clapton, Bruce & Baker No frills, no spills, only the music. Loud music. Glad to say I was there

[@michaelfrance5660]

Hey folks,I am 68 yrs now ,but think if this beautiful music came back? Well don't wish to hard !!!!

[@CieloVistaSoftware]

Definitely magic.

[@shukorsalamat4795]

Hi😂pu

[@johngunne3327]

So was I. I'd been phoning the Royal Albert Hall box office just about every day for a month until on the day of the second night (the 3rd) I managed to snag a return at the B/O, and on the floor as well! Managed to get right down the front by the end, even got Eric's guitar pick and partially saw myself on the DVD during Sunshine Of Your Love 😁 It was an absolutely f**king brilliant show! Still one of the greatest gigs I've ever been to to this very day, I just can't fault it. Great set list, absolutely brilliant musicianship from just three guys with a basic backline nothing else, brilliant sound as well. 😃

[@JimBoIndy]

I've been playing guitar for over 40 years now... I'M Good, Really Good... But Clapton, the tone and feeling of the blues Comes from another Place. I've played with Many Great guitar players... Live and in studio... But Never with this Master! ❤😊

[@VONLMO-mn4xz]

I went to the Gorham hotel in 1967 and knocked on Eric Clapton's hotel door. He came to the door without a shirt and told me where Baker's room was on the way to his room I meet Jack Bruce in the elevator, he was real cool.I got to Ginger s room and he came to the door holding drum sticks in his hands. He invited us in and we had a great meeting with him. Sincerely VON LMO

[@manhattanmike6959]

What a tone Clapton has!! Sounds like what gold should sound like

[@stevehessburg8263]

People need to realize that, after all this time, these recordings can't be compared to those of 40+ yrs ago. These 3 were probably the best improv/ jam group ever, but age takes it toll. For 3 musicians who not only haven't played together for so long, not to mention the different roads their lives and careers have taken, I think it came off pretty well. They played well for men in their 60's- probably better instrumentally than vocals. Ginger blew me me away with his solo, and Mr. Clapton seemed more inspired with his guitar work than I've heard in years. Sadly, he's the lone survivor-- R.I.P. Ginger and Jack --we miss and live you!!

[@rjh1226]

Epic show at MSG that year. Thirty five years later they are still epic. Like Jack said that night “ we are The Cream” The cream comes to the top. The cream of the crop for sure .

[@MrDoneboy]

Not to mention their drug use when they were together as a working band. Thank God, that they survived long enough to deliver this musical gem, many years later!

[@ShadesBelow03]

Plus, it was just *them* on the stage the whole time...no backup players, no second guitarist, no keyboardist, no backup singers or bongo players. And no "special/surprise" guests, which tends to cheapen the whole thing.

[@lynnwright3993]

A great "jam" band for sure. I once saw a clip where Eric claimed they never played a song the same way 2 nights in a row.

[@CieloVistaSoftware]

I thought this performance was excellent and had new twists. The overall mix and sound was as good as 'Wheels of Fire' to me.

[@brianherrington7226]

God I loved this band. The absolute forerunners to the heavy blues rock and metal sound. It’s a shame that they broke apart when they did but thank god we got this beautiful something to be cherished reunion. I only wished they’d toured more dates in other US cities when they came stateside in the fall of this year. RIP to the Great Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker who’s been a pleasure to watch here.

[@williamcassone9290]

I AM SO GLAD THEY GOT TO PLAY TOGETHER AGAIN

[@tomkis5313]

YES Big Time Bro... So COOL.

[@rjh1226]

I saw the 35th reunion at MSG in NY. I waited 35 years and it was in the top 3 ( probably #1 greatest ) concert I ever attended. RIP Jack and Ginger. I saw your kids and Eric’s nephew at The Paramount in Huntington NY a few years ago. Obviously no comparison but a good show never the less. We have to keep this Music alive. The Reaction Videos are helping other generations listen to our Music , love it and share it!

[@r.j.lee.3028]

Thank you for this video. It shows what a great band they were live. Long live CREAM.

[@jerzybecik1120]

Legendary band, unforgettable music.If I could have been there!

[@philbrown1474]

I was at Madison Square Garden for one show. It was amazing. Concert of a lifetime.

[@MichaelAlso]

the best live performance of their career. To get 12 takes that made it to DVD in one night. They were so on here. Thank you so much for putting this together.

[@jimmyjohnmontgomery6714]

yup right

[@jimmyjohnmontgomery6714]

Lets appreciate the great musicians especially these guys only one left, Eric Clapton

[@rileycharlie3400]

Not even close to there best performance,absolute ridiculous statement.

[@MichaelAlso]

@@rileycharlie3400 this is just my opinion. would be interested to hear your favorite full night of performances from them

[@rileycharlie3400]

@@MichaelAlso Fillmore 67 okland 68 all the 67 and 68 shows were better than this in my opinion it's night and day

[@glenngamst61]

Magnificent band then and now.

[@davidmueller980]

Wish I could have seen this live. Sadly, we only have Eric left. They gave us a gift for life however.

[@yourtubesteak]

This is great to see a complete show from one of the nights they played. Thanks for posting!

[@VONLMO-mn4xz]

Yes I was and am now a hardcore Cream Fan!

[@scottbaker4890]

My introduction to rock as a young kid...still have all their original (and limited) vinyl.

[@megadave1197]

This is proof that even in 2005 this band were still the Cream of the crop. They just let other bands think they were for almost 40 years.

[@darrenbaker8144]

Excellent comment 👌🏻

[@sandrabbitlane]

Everyone knew they could come back any time they wanted to. There wasn't any point until a new audience was there to be amazed. That kind of talent needed only the venue and a few weeks rehearsal to astonish everyone again.

[@onoyudont]

Chops.They had it , in spades.

[@danamaguire4285]

One of my favorite bands of all time. Ginger’s playing is perfect for this group

[@mk-du3nn]

Brilliant thanks

[@weedhawks]

This started playing as I was scrolling, while listening, without video,I thought it was 1968, was shocked to see it was 2005.

[@stevenbosky8451]

Historical Recordings for sure.

[@manalishiprods]

I'm so glad,I'm so glad, I'm glad...I'm glad,I'm glad....for you guys...thanks for these 3 uploads...terrific and a part of my collection... 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍻😀🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😀

[@ronaldbasinger9311]

wow im just so thankfull , ive heard moat of these songs on the radio, i made my own cassettes , many many many my pick cassettes and a lot of these songs were on each one ,, well had at least 3 or 2 cream songs well mr clapton in one or the other great jam bands he was in

[@leematthews6812]

Cool. I was there on the 3rd, 5th & 6th, and caught the real 'final brew' at MSG. All great, but this last night at the Albert Hall was the best of them imo. A dream come true; into Cream since the late 1970s, but never imagined I would actually get to see them play.

[@andygray]

The last time they played together in the UK. What a great band!

[@cassiusottavio1056]

Extraordinary live performance Thanks fellows.

[@charlesseiderman29]

Waited 37 years, finally saw them at the Garden!

[@john.william.payne.2716]

I'm so glad I got to hear this! R. I. P ginger Baker!

[@gregparrott]

Tremendous performance! Thanks for posting!

[@denesjuhasz7819]

This is history!

[@derekclacton]

This was a great last night - most of the full set songs on the DVD and CD are from this show * . Time stamps below: 01 I’m So Glad * 0:35 02 Spoonful * 6:18 03 Outside Woman Blues * 13:47 04 Pressed Rat & Warthog * 18:20 05 Sleepy Time Time ++ 21:42 06 N.S.U. * 27:50 07 Badge 33:52 08 Politician * 38:22 09 Sweet Wine * 43:30 10 Rollin’ And Tumblin’ * 50:08 11 Stormy Monday 56:18 12 Deserted Cities Of The Heart 1:04:54 13 Born Under A Bad Sign * 1:08:55 14 We’re Going Wrong * 1:14:43 15 Crossroads * 1:23:06 16 Sitting On Top Of The World * 1:27:42 (DVD) 17 White Room 1:33:41 18 Toad 1:40:00 19 Sunshine Of Your Love + 1:53:50 + Alternate take also included on DVD ++ Alternate take also included on DVD and CD

[@realfooman]

Seen them as a kid can’t remember much because of what ever was going on at that time but this put it back in perspective for me! Thanks For Posting

[@davechae5890]

Ct v creaming

[@florianamedici2652]

The world is beautiful because of Mr Eric Clapton....... immeasurably fantastic!

[@tommyjames6107]

Clapton had an extensive amount of effects at his feet, but I never saw him need any of them at this show!

[@juanignaciofernandezasensi1989]

I cannot see that extensive amount!! I would say a modest amount much better! Lol!

[@jasong546]

Just Leslie really

[@juanignaciofernandezasensi1989]

...and the wah-wah, always there in the Cream days! White room, Ulysses! Have a good day

[@pabloperez4063]

Anyway, it is a sacrilege to use a Fender with Cream.

[@beenderedonedat]

@@pabloperez4063 I think Eric is in a good position to chose what is and isn't a sacrilege in Cream;)

[@stevewhitmill2037]

These RHA concerts are the best ever.

[@jamzftwneverdies]

Funny, you can hear Ginger Baker singing along to the guitar part of 'Pressed Rat...' during the instrumental breaks! Never would have known that from the officially filmed version.

[@Gmoore59]

thanks for sharing!

[@gustavpersson5429]

It's great!

[@heraclitusblacking1293]

Fucking beautiful. Thank you for the upload!

[@coldshot5555]

Such a team...What a team...I'm at a loss for words...

[@G8GT364CI]

Jack's voice was even better than when he was young.

[@Mucving]

No but it aged gracefully

[@chuckyoneill9029]

It will be a sad day when that guitar goes silent 😢

[@EC_IS_Here]

The cream of the crop no doubt imo, lb for lb talent, this was the band!

[@dixiefallas7799]

Ace thank you.

[@josejaviermartinpalma1305]

UNO de las mejores Grupos, en los tomaba, a Eric clapton ,en una de mis prlmeras canciones, y primera creo a pie de vista, que estuviese, Eric Clapton.!!!......

[@stephenrich7620]

Tks!

[@rolandomelendezcacerez3577]

I LOVE THAT......THANS FOR EVERY....

[@Miguel6311]

Cream debe estar entre las cinco bandas de rock mas grandes de la historia

[@alexmarquez3298]

De los mejores conciertos en directo que he escuchado, Cream, Clapton y compañía un 100 no un 10 sino 100.

[@timcharles5476]

I prefer the versions of "Badge" and "Stormy Monday" to the ones that were on the DVD; Clapton's soloing is more fluid and lyrical, IMHO.There's an excellent version of "Sitting on Top of The World" which wasn't issues, either.

[@andydixon2980]

Yep I agree. Interesting to hear old Clapo's unqiue interpretations each time. I reckon his voice is slightly better on the released versions. He comes in slightly off singing Badge, and ends Stormy a wee bit simliar. His solo's though are definately more interesting here.

[@rdmkeytohwy]

I agree with your comments here. It is nice to hear the whole concert in its entirety in sequence. This gives you the whole experience. I also thought Clapton’s soloing here was pretty amazing throughout. His solo on “Stormy Monday” at this show was better to me and more lyrical. I love the fact that he doesn’t repeat solos note for note and really digs deep when he is “on.” He has gotten slagged so much since he left this group and his playing still has no peer in my book. There is no one that plays guitar like this. One-of-a-kind.

[@doogboy]

WOW!

[@gregorypicazohornguy3054]

Probably the greatest concert in history.

[@EthanRock101]

Tight af.

[@RicardoTorres-lc1qd]

Esta grabación publicada así, desmerece a esta super banda. Esta la grabación original y en alta calidad con diversas tomas, otra cosa es ver esa grabación :el audio y la imagen le hacen justicia a un show único.

[@arjanpetersen]

Stevie winwood is an insanely talented musician. The guy can do anything.

[@rtbarnes4893]

We taped Cream at L.A Forum in 1968, but I believe it was erased..

[@tarvisponsdebeaumont794]

Ginger still had in him and so Jack (half dead, but as great as ever) had it, but the one of the 3 that didn't keep on with the same energy was sadly Eric. He's was a different person and a different player back in the days..... legend, but not as good as it was in improvising.

[@MihneaBuzatu_1]

GOAT !!!!!!

[@HanamDo]

wow I've listened to I'm So Glad so much that now I didn't realize they fixed an erroneous note in his solo in post production. pretty interesting.

[@MichaelAlso]

timestamp of the corrected note?

[@jimmyjohnmontgomery6714]

a slight correction haha i noticed it

[@JoshuaEverestIsip]

@@MichaelAlso exactly 2:46, but the beginning of the phrase is 2:43

[@MichaelAlso]

@@JoshuaEverestIsip great catch!

[@tore2319]

CREAM THE BEST !!!

[@pabloperez4063]

Outside women solos❤

[@ginog9684]

The wide angle static shot is not the most interesting -- EXCEPT when you want to see the three as a band / unit, looking at and subtly interacting with each other. And that seems to be going on a very large part of the time -- remarkable given all the famous personality conflicts. When they were playing, they seemingly communicated fine.

[@michaeltayler3041]

⚡️🔥💎🌠😉😎

[@FearghasKelly]

A rare mic’ed up Ginger at 18:21

[@matthewburgess5323]

Years ago you could see 'Clapton is God!' scrawled on walls. Saw him in London appearing for Dr. Spock's Peace Crusade; Derek and the Dominos were just coming together then.

[@dennislarson9560]

The visual proof that someone using a device from the balcony is a far better editor than the a**holes hired by whomever.

[@TheDesertwalker]

At 4:42, the real fans are quiet.

[@JeffreyOlson-e3i]

Who ever recorded this, you do know that there were two other members of Cream besides Eric Clapton.

[@MarshallAmpMan]

...Stop mucking about man! and get your Les Paul and Marshalls out there on stage!11

[@MWL4466]

Dammit.....was this really 17 years ago ?!?!

[@BennyCFD]

Great concert considering Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker hated each others guts

[@kentholmberg1818]

This is so boring. Where is the Les Paul EC? How dare you play a copy of Blackie with Jack and Ginger? You lost it all after Blind Faith. I still prefer my Gibsons though I play Fenders sometimes. But the Strat here is so thin... 😢

[@winstonschwarz1636]

Shaky cam nausea inducing nightmare!

[@MrJammyeye]

Is eric Clapton wearing crocs? Lol

[@TheRafaJimi]

The best band ever....but Jack came in the same ship of Hendrix...

[@arajoaina]

Very good and refined but lacking in enthusiasm and energy. I guess you can’t counter flow time

[@javierjavi822]

Sounds bad

[@jimmyjohnmontgomery6714]

it is understandable that they are bootlegs.

[@jimmyjohnmontgomery6714]

it catches the concert vibe of the Royal Albert Hall

[@roytsusui1761]

Then little javi get new ears?

[@rayfrazier8657]

If it sounds bad get a new sound system or don't listen & go to Bieber.

[@don62snodgrass]

Oh shut up!

[@MrCascarria]

1:54:25 make mistakes is of humans, I love this Legendary Band. : )

[@B.B.B.-]