Cream - Born Under A Bad Sign (Royal Albert Hall 2005) (13 of 22)

[@RobynWarbling]

Jack Bruce one of our greatest musicians, extremely talented. Lovely man, sad loss.

[@Larry-d9b]

Really like the fresh cream 😎 never tire of listening to

[@HankFinkle11]

Bruce not only was a virtuoso on the bass, but a darn fine vocalist. RIP.

[@bunnybgood411]

So sad he died at only 71.

[@Larry-d9b]

I'm sure you are cool and love your comments

[@Larry-d9b]

when I saw the Doors,, Jack Bruce was only in his 20s but he has blossomed in his way to stardom .

[@jeanpierrebediolle5659]

Sure 👍Especially in addition, he manages to play melodic bass lines ... while singing! (which is not given to all bass players)

[@robertfriel7999]

Like James Deware😎

[@tomn7287]

It still amazes me how these teenage brits, an ocean apart from the US, were able to find the LP's of these obscure blues artists and go head-over-heels in love with what they were hearing. Kids like John Mayall, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, etc thought to themselves: "Man, thats music I've never heard before, but I want to 'be it'....Muddy and Howlin' and Willie were fading in the U.S. until these british kids came from across the pond and brought the blues to a whole new level. Thank you!

[@frankwall5177]

Totally agree 👍

[@jpkaneshida5075]

It's one of the great American ironies... Jazz, Rock 'n Roll, and the Blues are true American gifts to the world. Yet, the Blues was all but forgotten by the 60s in America, at least on the popular level. It took foreign white boys to say, "Hey wait a second..." Later SRV would shoot pure adrenaline into the mix. At least he was American, but he ALWAYS tipped his hat to the OGs like Albert King & Jimi. Now we just gotta work in Jazz....

[@allenmyles5801]

English radio played black music. Motown and the delta blues and we were too stupid and infatuated with Elvis, the Beatles and The Beach Boys to realize what we had. Even Hendrix had to go to London to make it before America knew who he was. Pitiful.

[@angeloiodice9304]

@@allenmyles5801 The Beatles toured with Little Richard. George Harrison is on record saying, “No Lead Belly, (Huddie Ledbetter) no Beatles.”

[@robertkelly6282]

It was mayall Eric says he used to go to his house huge collection of blues records

[@Brazosbranch1]

I’m 68 years old. Will always come back to this one. Mighty fine. Mighty fine.

[@vickimingus9281]

love the blues so much

[@chuckwegrzyn]

I'm 74 and saw them in Chicago to a "dope" smoke filled Colliseum. October '68

[@earlblack2914]

This was one of the best bands ever put together. There's no comparison to the drumming of Ginger Baker or the bass and vocals of Jack Bruce and Clapton on guitar. Can't get any better.

[@hans-hermannstein]

Thats is so true

[@NwoDispatcher]

Primus

[@CharlieRogersMusic]

your so wopi du

[@marioursin8539]

YES still today as well as in memory of that time :-)

[@ericanderson2987]

Three SUPERB Musicians...too bad Personal disagreements gotcin the way...

[@frankwall5177]

So lucky these guys got back together even if it was for a very brief time. They sound better than ever. RIP Jack and Ginger. Thanks for such great music

[@Davett53]

My very first rock album I purchased when I entered high school in 1969, was Cream. The album was called: Goodbye Cream. It was recorded in 1968 and released in 1969. The album art: Band members were dressed in mat finished, silver tuxedos, standing close together. It was the first time loud rock music rattled the walls of my parents house. I could only listen to it when my folks were still at their jobs, or away. I rushed home after my high school let us out, for the day, around 4 PM. In 1968 we (my folks) purchased our first stereo system. It was one of those furniture-like consoles. It was pretty groovy, considering how "square", my folks were. There was a built-in receiver, a tuner, and a full sized Sony brand, reel to reel, tape recorder and play-back, system. A decent turntable. You could plug-in additional speakers. The unit was 5 foot long, so there were adequate speaker separation. The furniture-like housing was in a light colored, teak wood, and would have been called in a Danish Modern style. Angular modern wood legs. Over-all design made it appear lighter weight, than other models, from previous years, which were clunky, dark stained, wooden boxes.

[@angeloiodice9304]

Amazing details on that console. I had two of them. But, they were going out of fashion in the late 60’s, replaced by modular systems.

[@Davett53]

2023,........In my wildest dreams I never expected Eric Clapton would move to Columbus, Ohio. (In the USA) He married a woman who grew up there. I was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and moved to Columbus in 1977, to attend OSU for graduate school. I liked the town and have called it my home ever since. I'm not sure he's in town too often,....though I did spot him out in public, once at a store,...in the early 2000's.

[@javier.zelada]

Jack and Ginger, RIP. You 'll stay in our hearts for ever.

[@richusedkunes1020]

Absolutely

[@camronbay1]

Bad ass musicians.

[@raymondchollet3199]

They were the start to my musical appreciating.

[@raymondchollet3199]

That fretless base has a sirene sound

[@raymondchollet3199]

My very first band after beatles. What a giant band and especially jack. As i am a bass player.

[@eightinches6094]

I love Bruce's fretless bass.

[@mark1952able]

Along w/his brutal sound his voice fits!!!!!

[@robertlopez6895]

I know it's BEAUTIFUL, I have the same model freated. A true WARWICK sound indeed.

[@esque1954]

One of theeeee best front men ever not to say the best bassist I know!

[@theresewalters1696]

Vocal good too.

[@tienvannetten3463]

callcenter me 0031100031102271556 .

[@rickyhiemstra9993]

BOY! When these guys came together,they created MUSIC THAT ROCKED THIS WORLD!!!📻🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@littlewing1083]

Without a doubt!!!!

[@randallmckinney-739]

Grumpy old men still get the job done.Ginger was grumpy.still love him.

[@MyRoom_is_old]

This song being played when they're older men gives this song so much depth.

[@sunking2001]

We fans should be very thankful that we were gifted with this concert. Every single note and drum beat is "classic!" This is "history, repeating itself." Jack Bruce...RIP and thanks for your soulful music. Cream will live on forever. Rock and Roll can never die!

[@chrismonk8446]

I absolutely agree. I remember Eric saying in a video somewhere when he learned of Bruce's health issues he thought about the Beatles, how they'd say I wish we'd made things right with John. Wish we could of played together one more time. And Eric thought. Well it's now or never. We may not have a chance tomorrow...and I'm glad he had that foresight

[@tommyrobinson8868]

RIP Ginger Baker

[@Megadeaf75]

i agree with you totally. this was soo good that i listened to the whole drum solo. i usually skip shit like that but this is Ginger Baker he is just a machine. these gents are fire. i love em.

[@betterwithrum]

this is a blues song....

[@williamwhelan4432]

​@@betterwithrum Rock and Roll is the son of Blues though no?

[@Driftload]

I haven't smiled so much watching a performance in a long time

[@garyclark608]

And THIS kiddies, is the way it is DONE!!!

[@johnfoster3286]

No this is not how its done, they were better in the late 60s, such a shame they had issues.

[@blunttime1089]

Gary Clark I’m 19 and 100% agree

[@anikasvellte]

Ugh......

[@mbluesful]

Gary Clark I’m 59 and 100% agree ;-)

[@jcavazos7559]

It's good to see Cream at whatever age. They still communicated as musicians. (They were speaking with their instruments.

[@ash029]

Any drummers out there will appreciate how good Ginger's swing is here, pure technique and mastery of the instrument

[@jimmyteerex2177]

Three blues masters whose powers the years had not diminished.

[@christertonnberg8411]

Cream is the best band in the sixtees and in this days. I am glad i had the chance to seen them in stockholm

[@cathylopez1345]

I wanna give it a thousand likes!!!!

[@PietroRumenta]

The nicest thing about this is Jack Bruce often suddenly smiling and enjoying every single moment of that night. These people are incredible and music has accompanied them for all their lives and always will. Fantastic.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

I keep repeating at 3:58 when Jack looks like he is about to laugh Great to see him happy bc he looks a bit rough here

[@johngaribaldi2500]

One of the best 3 piece bands ever

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@johngaribaldi2500 !

[@bls8959]

Yet he was the one that messed it all up cuz we could of had more

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@bls8959 how did he mess it up? All 3 of Cream were heroin users

[@bernardliu8526]

Jack Bruce is an excellent, soulful singer.

[@bluesrock1]

The man could lay down a funky groove. R.I.P. Jack.

[@nssteampunk4865]

Been playing this music at my house for 12 years!

[@dmcgarvey956]

Erich Diebold 👍👍👍

[@camronbay1]

Such a good bass player and funky.

[@jonesy2111]

He invented heavy bass and made it important to music

[@braddvaughn6076]

The song was written by Steve Cropper, and booker t and the mg's was the backing band for the Albert king version.

[@edwardebel1847]

If only they could have gotten along!

[@lopakavolmer6723]

Respect to Albert King's original... I can belt this out in sour times.

[@4man]

Was at the concert. 55 years old and one of the unforgettable high points in my life. Quite possibly the best blues/rock trio ever. Certainly right up there in talent and ability. RIP Jack and Ginger....we will never see the like again. As for Eric, well, what can one say. Crossroads is a firm favourite and if my kids get it right, it will be played on my last day of a wonderful life.

[@tarynciccarelloo57]

Thus man makes his bass playing look like he was born with a bass vonectrd to him born with a bass❤ badass all of them such pros buy practice makes perfect lord knows they habe plenty of that❤

[@kennyb6387]

It's sad to know that Ginger Baker has passed away as of last night the only one left now is Eric and what are we going to after he passes . This was an era in music History that should never be forgotten .

[@johnhandcock7744]

That's the start of the end.... The so called " apocalypse"... Vivid was nothing to what's still to come. Btw....im an atheist...But. The end is near!!!!

[@johnhandcock7744]

* covid 19

[@antechinus100]

It's still on KZbin - enjoy. Dig the silver and sans hairs in the crowd....they know.

[@dannytorres6538]

28 years here pumping this kind of music in the gym 💪

[@Detect-Oregon]

Welcome to your baptism

[@dmeachy]

After listening to every genre of music, especially rock and roll, for the last 60 years, Cream remains my favorite band of all time.

[@jpwpearson]

Fucking Groovy! Lately, thanks to our amazing technology, i awake up ( joyfully!!) to my phone playing their 'Sunshine of your Love" live version at the Royal Albert hall, '68! A great way to start the day!

[@geekay1349]

Cream always rises to the top, they say.

[@gregcoles4341]

There you go, they did not just become a band, Cream revolutionized music it's self.

[@spacemunky53]

yes it does! but sadly regarding politicians so does scum!if you boil it long enough.

[@ryandelmar7969]

Turds float in a cesspool. Noise, notes, random intimations towards semi-competency. With another 50 years practice, they might make a mediocre bar band.

[@ryandelmar7969]

That might be offensive, if I didn't consider the source.

[@brianwells4507]

I was blessed to be at Royal Albert Hall May 2, 05❤ The best, the most musically inspiring band ever!

[@stevewhitmill2037]

The greatest live concert ever.

[@djmcnerney]

This is my favorite version of this song, even though I love Albert King. Amazing job, Cream!

[@josephcomuniello964]

Simply phenomenal, greatest trio Eva!!!! Rip Ginger, & Jack always!!!!🙏🏻🌹❤️✌️

[@neybianchigarcia6725]

Masters. Monsters. Only Clapton is still alive. Their music will echo 4 ever.

[@lizbourn4192]

They left us a treat in every song.

[@tp10488]

Considering that these guys, with a few rare exceptions, hadn't played together for nearly four decades, shows just how great they still were. Very powerful performances from all three.

[@mariazimmerman8948]

this band was just unbelievable.

[@enriquepina9829]

Ur so right. Maria. Rock n Roll!!

[@richardkerns1709]

I learned this song back in the 90"s I never knew about it before and every since then I have to hear Cream play this song no matter who has covered it, it is a legendary performance, great sound , awesome venue, and they just all look happy as ever, nobody will ever take the place of Cream.

[@robertjohnson3855]

Jack Bruce’s voice is perfect for this song, one of my favorites of Cream. Crossroads has to be Cream’s best!

[@RevBooth]

God bless Jack Bruce....another of the greats has passed....71

[@thedolphin5428]

So so gooooood. WHAT A GROOVE. 4 fantastic instruments: Drums, guitar, bass, voice.

[@michaelvinegrad1845]

Drum and Bass!

[@chrismonk8446]

Eric's experience really shows here..he's fantastic. Such a heavy groove and he's into it. Almost dancing in place while he plays LoL.

[@TheCream14]

My all time favorite band. They got me through life. Jack's vocal on the album version is the best I've ever heard. He was/is my favorite player!

[@bunnybgood411]

Same!

[@mikekydd8818]

Best rendition ever!

[@kamikaze1352]

These guys are legends!

[@DavidLeech-q1r]

Cream rises to the top❤

[@lizbourn4192]

Jack, you were such a brilliant musician and vocalist ❤️

[@David-kz6up]

Finery voice , incredible 6 string bass!! Deserted Cities of the Heart is a Jack tune , when played live he'd stretch out a bit.

[@roytsusui1761]

Beautiful 👍😎💪🇺🇸🙏

[@lynnadams7017]

Fabulous group.

[@olly8]

Best version by Cream and its how many decades later? Cream always rises to the Top! This is MY song❗️

[@prathameshbhambure]

Man, these these three gentlemen brought the best out of each other, always. Complete heroes!

[@JeffreyMills-bv8rm]

Spot On.

[@Prog-t9d]

What a great band. Classic.

[@oleandreasjensen5263]

Ohh man, I love this band. - What will the world and the music look and sounds like like, without these three guys and awesome CREAM

[@lizarddronedude3617]

That bass guitar has to be one of the most beautiful looking instruments ever made

[@petejones879]

Cream definitely deserved the title of super group.. Jack Bruce one of the best vocalists and bass players in the business Eric Clapton same with blues rock guitar and vocals.. AND... the best rock / jazz drummer the world has ever seen.. Peter ( Ginger) Baker

[@BennyCFD]

This is what happens when they got old...........They became better than they ever were.

[@lloydrobeau5126]

Jack Bruce is amazing, fretless bass, singing and playing,not even looking at the neck ❤️🎸🎶🎸🎶🎸❤️

[@blackjackthompson1017]

I love @ 3:45. Ginger plays an awesome roll on the drums and Jack gets a big smile on his face.

[@fredloos6998]

Not sure about other boomers but when I heard the original version of this by Cream, I was completely blown away. His voice was haunting, almost scary in a way. I still have my original Cream album....wore the grooves out.

[@paco5503]

One of the best voices in R&R. Often overlooked.

[@gwwayner]

Most of us eventually get screwed over in life and can certainly relate to this song. Wow is all I can say about this Cream tune. And Ginger Baker is the best and coolest drummer ever.

[@richardgification]

Jack what a great voice.

[@PrincessJuliette09]

There was NOT ONE single week passed since 1968 when I didn't hear one or more CREAM songs. Even on vacation, travel, my portable tape-player, CD-player was with me and helped me NOT to be without this joy. If music dies (which will never happen at all), I want die too!

[@terrymasters837]

How in the world could u not love this! Come on people who gave a thumbs down, really!

[@suffolknwhatuk]

Why do so many people compare this performance to the Wheels Of Fire recording? There are so many years in between that you cannot expect the same performance. It is amazing that Jack is still singing so powerfully, considering his health issues at the time, and his bass was still up there with the best. Alright, the strat is never going to have the same tone as the Gibson, but Clapton has the right to chose his weapon. I just wish my band could do this song as well as this!

[@johnrobinson6931]

Love it since I began to crawl love the cream

[@djfedezaza]

that Eric solo here tho.. woa.

[@eberniewon]

Clapton is Clapton..Baker is a legendary and rhythmic drummer...but for me it was Bruce that made Cream

[@jeremyhill9583]

Clapton can't touch page hes always been overrated in my eyes like gilmours know it all college drop out uncle lol

[@arukapinaka5564]

Yess,absolutely !!!

[@allanaguilar8936]

@@jeremyhill9583 page is good but Clapton invented woman tone 👏🏻

[@harpar1028]

@@jeremyhill9583 fukkkk page copy cat

[@jeffreykaramazov]

@@jeremyhill9583 Clapton is God

[@richardgification]

To me these guys are true legends and great characters of the Music Business still playing and singing great.

[@carlosbjones]

Ginger....WHY aren't you playing the brilliant groove you played on "Wheels Of Fire"?!!!!!!

[@kimstephenparish4902]

It's a shame that some of you couldn't appreciate and enjoy - HEAR! - this wonderful music since you were so busy thinking and comparing.

[@classicfriends54220]

You are right. Why not just enjoy the art of music and expression. Give credit where credit is due.

[@modgiemodge261]

3 of the very best

[@BLUESMANRONCHICAGO]

great to see the first great power trio unite and play at the same hall they did their last concert in 1968. though older and grayer, the interplay between the three of them was still magical, thank God for Cream!!!!

[@sebastienaubry8481]

Only one left now, many thx you two old chaps

[@alanestrada204]

What a song.

[@semaljean-pierre1348]

RIP JACK AND GINGER 😢 THANKS FOREVER 💓

[@canthesoda]

never mind the solos. This is so simply done and direct it does Albert King proud. Jack Bruce, what a soulful rendition. holy cow WOW goood shit.

[@jacksims9630]

listening sice they started app, 1966 im now 70 and this doesnt get old.

[@motobikerable]

Top performance here by these guys-been a fan since they turned up in 1967!!!

[@gregcoles4341]

I saw them in San Diego 1967 for $2.50. a small place a little over 100 people there, like a private party.

[@ronaldburke3082]

This version was flat and uninspired. Bruce sang with the energy of a quaalude addict, while Clapton squittered about with a very thin sound. Ugh.

[@aurigoolimousinen-service448]

great! Nach wie vor eines der besten Rockklassiker.

[@Friek555]

Isn't it wonderful that this song, originally by _Albert King_, is now played in the _Royal Albert_ Hall? I find that hilarious.

[@pumpkinking5174]

Written by Booker T and Steve Cropper

[@TREYOLDHIPPIE]

AND I call that VERY WELL-DESERVED! SINCE they ARE BRiTS NO LESS. .

[@pablopistacio5661]

@@pumpkinking5174 I think Cream's version came out before Albert's . That pissed Albert off , and I don't blame him . Great player and singer . But I like Jack's bass and singing . I think Duck Dunn played on Albert's version and he is great to . Both studio versions are great , I love them both .

[@Mindboggle100]

Yea but Albert plays it way better...

[@neelparekh3448]

@@pablopistacio5661 Why was he pissed?

[@RobHollanderMusic]

I'm especially glad they reunited and did this, and that it was properly filmed, as the 60's Cream "farewell" show was shot like the cameramen and director were on acid (maybe they were).

[@lastnamefirst4035]

I love how Jack is singing "bad luck and troubles" at 3:56, starts laughing then looks over at Eric and Ginger

[@laliberte1349]

i think he laughed because ginger hit ride after he finished

[@MrEguitarF]

These guys are like wine. The older they get, the best they are!! Great cover!!!!

[@bandpassmess]

Man this is one of the best audio recordings I've ever heard Mr Baker sounds like he's in my room !

[@anxiousappliance]

That"s something that would be best avoided.

[@waynesilverman3048]

If your still on this user name I defo agree over the sound

[@johannesharoant9314]

Cream! One of my biggest influences, thanks to my parents I was able to listen to them, I was born in the 80s but I could always listen to good music as it is, the most Cream are great and that energy they carry in each song is unique

[@williamparish32]

Thanks to Albert King

[@myqe2]

I keep coming back to this song through out the years. JB's voice~ BEST! Greatest seat in the house.

[@morgansadassivame]

Magnifique

[@marcotrujillo7364]

Great blues voice, great bass feel, great Jack Bruce. RIP Ginger and Jack

[@arno-luyendijk4798]

What pleases me most here is that I do not only see grey heads in the audience, but also members of the newest generation of music lovers. They will pass this fine music to their children, we can rest assured.

[@muffin6369]

God! I miss Jack. His voice is just awesome since he's he's aged and that BASS!! What the fuck can you possibly say.

[@johnjarou2357]

Jack Bruce on lead vocals, thank you.

[@motobikerable]

WOW-what a band they were, true blues and so good!!!!

[@andrejapaljevec7538]

every note explode with power and inspiration ! Formless into form uniting into supreme !

[@ngvconversion]

These guys are really impressive. I understand now why people have talked about them so much over the years.

[@photographerjonathan]

So So good. all three of them are such tasteful musicians. and they made allot of great music in a short amount of time together. and what a lucky audience to see this special performance at such a beautiful Hall.