Cream - Politician (Farewell Concert - Extended Edition) (4 of 11)

[@TheJayson8899]

The talent of each band member is astonishing, but Bruce is unbelievable. Singing stunningly while pulling off those beautiful bass lines.

[@Les445]

The best

[@jjm2308]

Jack Bruce was one of the best bass players ever Scotland's genius RIP

[@onoyudont]

@theshrimpking He sang as child,in his church chorus , before admitted to Royal Scottish Academy of music .Singing lead ,while playing those immense bass lines , through the changes /bridge(???!!!) is not for the faint of heart,or posers

[@andrewt248]

Bruce. What an absolute BEAST. And to play and sing that at the same time...

[@NeverTooOldToRock4Snakeman2112]

Geddy Lee can sing, play Bass and keyboards all at the same time by utilising foot pedals :).

[@LadySpace_888]

It isn't easy to sing at that caliber & play at that caliber so yes you're correct! I was a singing, bass player in a 3 piece heavily influenced by Cream...it's challenging but you have to put in the work. For the other commenter...Getty Lee is in a different dimension :)

[@NeverTooOldToRock4Snakeman2112]

Heh, heh..."Getty". Obviously a true Rush fan. Excellent :)

[@samuelward1148]

I play this song sometimes and playing bass and singing this is NOT EASY.

[@FreeCorps1984]

+1 A BEAST

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

If I could only choose one performance of Cream's to go into the time capsule... _this is it!_ Never better.

[@gta4rulzu]

Jack bruce is on another level man. He was belting those lines out on the bass and I love his egotistical, brash, and careless, but somehow just fucking perfect voice. what a unique talent, and a rock legend RIP

[@danmartinazzi]

true!!!!!!

[@arthursmith5318]

Spot on

[@judyblueyes1275]

This is 6 yrs later I see after your comment,but I just love how you nailed Jack's style in one sentence!! Idk if you're a writer,but that was so brilliant!! Wish Jack and Ginger were still amongst us😢Cream is my favorite go to music when I need to actually "feel" the music😍✌️💜☮️💜

[@Carolinesj57]

@@judyblueyes1275 eric would still have been amazing having been exposed by John Mayalls blues breakers!

[@Victorwater]

Perfect post, buddy

[@45rpm5]

Still my favorite phase in Eric's playing. What fire he had.

[@JeanLouisTeisseire]

+45 RPM ,yes,I agree,and to me he is a Gibson guy,not a Fender one,his way of playing blends perfectly with a Les Paul or 335 tone,just my opinion.

[@45rpm5]

+Jean-Louis Teisseire I agree, apparently he doesn't.

[@JeanLouisTeisseire]

***** ,ah ah,he is the boss!

[@roguenation]

+45 RPM That explosive and hard-driving style from 1968 really stands in stark contrast to Clapton's contemporary guitar playing.

[@MerkinMuffly]

God left the stage that day, never to return.

[@stephenconnors5638]

A vastly underrated Cream classic.

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

_VASTLY..._ especially this version! 🥰🥰🥰

[@ninjavigilante5311]

One my favorites ever.. Eric was god here

[@dazednconfused-r4o]

I like this riff just as much as Sunshine tbh.

[@pangwiazdor3319]

Unbelievably cool drum part, which Baker didn't employ during the 2005 Reunion concerts.

[@josephtravers777]

@@pangwiazdor3319 He owned this tune w/ the kicks 👍

[@robertdipaola3447]

What a perfect band!!--- the trilogy of rock!!!

[@williamjc7195]

these 3 at their absolute peak. It just doesn't get better.

[@anthonygerace8926]

That's right -- at their peak just before they broke up! (Like The Beatles with Abbey Road.)

[@k.hendrickson8735]

@anthonygerace8926 It was the pattern of these explosions of real TALENT in the 60’s + 70’s. It was easy to gain big time fame if you were a talented band, because of the era; us post-war Baby Boomers were ready to ROCK; and buy albums! Music corporations, naturally, being the Buzzards they are, pushed these creative, sensitive, temperamental, musicians HARD. Those bands had to tour and constantly be together, when all they really wanted was to create the consummate rock song and chill. Then there was the drugs… and the hangers-on, the groupies, and sycophants. So a lot of very talented bands broke up. And even worse, added to the Age 27 legend/ superstition. Curb your critical tongue. At least Clapton got two of them together for a reunion tour in the early 2000’s - I think. Not sure on that date. But during that tour someone recorded Ginger Baker’s drum-solo-EXTRAORDINARE. It’s freaking amazing, and he was 76!!! This solo is on YT. I suggest you check it out. Like I said: Real Talent.

[@williamjc7195]

@@k.hendrickson8735 i own the Royal Albert Hall cds.

[@Fretless99]

One of the scariest, incredible basis i have ever seen. ... There's really nothing else to say... Crushed me when jack passed away

[@jjm2308]

Three fantastic musicians excellent song jack Bruce is incredible playing and singing Scotland's genius RIP jack

[@leonardladner739]

Well, I got to see them live at Madison Square Garden in 1968. Awesome.

[@AM-fs1je]

Atlanta 1968.

[@LadySpace_888]

Despite watching this footage for the past 30 years I'm still speechless. They're still better than anyone. THE BEST BAND EVER!

[@judyblueyes1275]

Yes I agree,best 3 piece band EVER!!!!!! 😍💜☮️💜

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

@9 Fathoms This particular performance is just... 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@bobdudy7177]

Cream was truly a Rock & Roll Machine!

[@ninjavigilante5311]

Ginger baker quote.. we were the 3 best musicians around, that's why we called ourselves cream!

[@steves1015]

Jack Bruce. Phenomenonal bass playing and a powerful, soulful voice. He was amazing, and my inspiration when I used to play the bass. Both him and Ginger Baker are dead now. RIP.

[@JohnMckinney-w2z]

Jack Bruce is a Scottish genius wat a talent

[@BLUESMANRONCHICAGO]

Cream was the result when three great artists are allowed to play and interplay without boundaries or restraints, and play their music their way. One important element that tied them all together, the Blues!!!!!!!

[@MrAdriancooke]

Apparently they all hated each other or something

[@christianduenas1976]

Jazz too, ginger and Jack were both jazz players essentially playing blues rock

[@anthonygerace8926]

To the degree that Cream is remembered today, they tend to be thought of as "Eric Clapton's band". But Bruce and Baker were at least as important to the band as Clapton was. Truly a band of three equals.

[@jeremymerrifield219]

@@anthonygerace8926 they were never thought of as Clapton's band. Honestly never

[@k.hendrickson8735]

Long Live the BLUES!!

[@whodat54321]

RIP Jack. The influence you left behind will rock on for many generations to come.

[@MarkKBrown]

Such great power, a new direction for the blues, and for all rock music. A new age.

[@presumingsean]

RIP Jack Bruce, superb musician

[@Les445]

And Ginger

[@jjm2308]

3 incredible artists jack Bruce seems to play a thick bass keeping up with Eric and it's like each other no's what way the music will go Jack Bruce Scotland's genius RIP jack

[@CalixSteez]

I probably watched this video over 100 times .. today

[@magdalenazwieböck]

relatable!

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

I hear ya!

[@onoyudont]

You're slippin.lol

[@1000dreams.]

RIP Ginger Baker 1939-2019

[@GTrules123]

How can people say Clapton is overated? That solo was dope as fuck

[@Jacobus.J]

and he was only 23...

[@VegetabIeMan]

Nathan Barge too many Led Zeppelin and Van Halen fans

[@jimdeshields2780]

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[@ignacioduran6366]

Nathan Barge Clapton is very repetitive in his solos, his solos almost always seem to become boring in some way, I'm not saying it's bad but the truth is a little overrated (I'm a Clapton fan)

[@maraul334]

Arnold Layne u know that u never get everybody happy Most say that Clapton solos are boring, And for example Hendrix solos are just noise, So what the fuck Just enjoy the music

[@Tomboy91xoxo]

I always say Jack is playing his bass like a lead guitar

[@stevebarnett2917]

Him and entwhistle both carried many a tune for their respective groups. Hard to chose the best. Many an argument with my late baby brother, with me favoring jack, though the Ox had a dedicated vocalist.

[@jparker71]

Yes! Especially Pressed Rat and Warthog's ending

[@leftyzappa]

I say the same thing. :)

[@winstonchurchill8974]

One of their best live performances.

[@RockOnPinkFloyd]

There is something about Trios. They always seem to have such a full sound, and with the musicians becoming so close they can read each other so clearly, Guess that just makes it better for the listener. Cream is Untouchable.

[@Cartooncountdown]

3 is the magic number

[@rsears78]

Duos too. The white stripes, black keys

[@colejoseph8072]

Tim R no way...the integrity of the song is compromised without a talented bass player who can fill out the sound.

[@anthonypadgett6123]

Man that combo of BRUCE on bass and lead singer basically the Glue with Baker and Clapton ! That magic is very rare. Waiting to to see another band that can do that again...

[@zeddy_me]

You should check out the Rory Gallagher and Jack Bruce version here on KZbin.

[@jimorourke7492]

Me too....thanks for saying that...lots of people I know think that Eric was the main singer...although he sang a few Cream songs and I think Eric is awesome but Jack Bruce had an amazing unique voice that blew my mind as a kid and he didn't get the recognition as the real founder and vocalist for Cream,that he deserved...he'd probably prefer it that way....not to mention his bass playing...don't get me started on that...HA!

[@anthonyfelker1712]

Jim O'Rourke I Agee 100%! Bruce was very special.

[@NeverTooOldToRock4Snakeman2112]

You should also check out Rush.

[@VegetabIeMan]

Drummers first have to learn jazz (Art Blakey and Buddy Rich not that elevator crap people think jazz is) and mix it with rock. Then guitarists need to practice the blues and realize that riffs and tapping isn't the only technique they can accomplish.

[@ThomasWBaldwin]

I just heard where Paul McCartney got the bass line for Helter Skelter. The last two phrases on Jack's bass was exactly what Paul played.

[@Retrographer]

I'm just blown away by the way Jack beats the living dayligths out of this Gibson bass :-). It's just inspiring !

[@rockyboy751]

Cream. Best rock trio ever.

[@payoespinoza2504]

Clapton is a beast but The reason that I love Cream is Jack..!! fucking amazing bass player..!!

[@jjm2308]

Scotland's genius RIP jack

[@dlslacrosse05]

I love seeing the subtle nod Eric gives at 4:38 to let Jack know he's done.

[@nixon9346]

I think camera shakes

[@jjm2308]

It was like Jack Bruce was ferocious with the singing and the bass 3 incredible artists trying to outperform each other we won't see other band who were free styling then come back to finish the song RIP jack Scotland's genius

[@Les445]

Cream.. my all-time favorite band. RIP JACK and GINGER. I went to the 50th anniversary tour with Jack and Ginger's sons and Clapton's nephew. It was outstanding!!!

[@peterrobin1881]

Me too Lesley I saw them at Leamington which one did you go to?

[@Les445]

@@peterrobin1881 Columbus,Ohio

[@chayafuerst9246]

So miss Jack Bruce!

[@jjm2308]

Jack Bruce Scotland's genius RIP jack what a incredible musician

[@bartpitt2991]

One of the best guitar tones

[@andy7823]

Enjoy their moment in history, it was never truly repeated.

[@1fastfoot1]

Other than the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Cream was the only other group where almost everything they produced could be considered a classic.

[@IDontLiveTodayJH]

Thunderous bass playing during the guitar solo.

[@JamesRestin]

What a shame that millions of young people have no clue about this incredible band.

[@stratkiller86]

JamesRestin Thank my dad I'm not one of them. I've listened to them since I was 5.

[@aroxon]

My 10th grade geometry teacher hipped me to them...36 yrs ago hahaha

[@loganmcintire1837]

Without my dad who knows been hip since 6

[@LadySpace_888]

Parents: introduce your children! I was lucky that way. They are 1 of my favorite bands to this day & influenced me greatly while writing/preforming in my own bands. Simply because my father showed me footage & played they're albums for me when I was very young.

[@MerkinMuffly]

I had to find out about them on my own in the 1980s as a kid.

[@MerkinMuffly]

Clapton wasn't much of a rhythm player at that time in his career, but fuck, could he shred blues solos back then.

[@dhanimuniz5943]

Lol he still barely plays rhythm

[@debunkinghistory214]

The synergy in this song's solo is just incredible

[@benkleschinsky]

Then there's players like me who can play rhythm well but can't shred solos for shit.

[@ninjavigilante5311]

Especially when he had the les Paul going through the Marshall amp in John mayall days.

[@pabloperez4063]

How can you say that?? The rithm guitar in politician is so good

[@franklanger3848]

Cream war eine großartige Band

[@javiceres]

I’ve always said that Black Sabbath must have taken note of this one back then

[@ShamsArifin-pj3bz]

Sabbath took inspiration from both Cream and Hendrix experience.Traditional doom metal is basically horror themed acid rock

[@gummodude]

Best live song ever. RIP Jack.

[@lwplwp]

I love Glad...

[@warrenblum3104]

Bruce was incredible on this song. he was one of the best bassists ever

[@zackzallie8735]

The riff that predates Deep Purple and Sabbath. So heavy.

[@ninjavigilante5311]

And led zepplin... sounds dazed and confused style.

[@thalesmachado8861]

@@ninjavigilante5311 aonde kkkk

[@benkleschinsky]

I don't know about you guys, but between Cream and Zeppelin my money's on Cream.

[@thalesmachado8861]

@@benkleschinsky yeah me too

[@zackzallie8735]

@@benkleschinsky Cream's awesome. But, Black Sabbath blow them away.

[@MrAdriancooke]

The best version of my favourite Cream song

[@sandyv717]

Clapton's guitar, Jack Bruce insane vocals, and Ginger pounding on the drums, it's all together the most amazing heavy sound, that could never be repeated by anyone.

[@JohnMckinney-l3u]

Jack Bruce was a ferocious bass player Scotland is extremely proud

[@paulhilton4848]

Bruce is on another level, man. I love his bass tone...distorted and "rude", but still with plenty of tone. He absolutely butchers the singing, but it still sounds distinctive and "right sounding". Bruce is such a bitchin' bass player who's skill is off the charts, that his singing doesn't matter. The 3 of them are simply going off on this! Bravo!

[@jjm2308]

Jack Bruce Scotland's genius what a incredible musician RIP jack

[@jpkaneshida242]

EC was at his best with Cream. JB is the man no matter what. GB hit his peak imo with his album "Coward of the County." There'll be new talent to come along, but there'll NEVER be another time like the 60s/70s

[@jjm2308]

Jack Bruce Scotland's magician

[@k.hendrickson8735]

@jpkaneshieda242 You are SO RIGHT. Bought my first Cream albums in the late 60’s with my babysitting money. I still listen to - and rock out to them!!😜

[@MrAdriancooke]

1968 was probably the best ever year for rock music

[@joekarmazyn2825]

literally the best sounding trio I've ever heard. So full. So powerful.

[@TheBrakedown]

You should check out the johnny defrancesco power trio. Highly HIGHLY recommend.

[@DebH.]

Don't forget GFR!!💜🎸

[@ricko3k]

That track has grown on me over the years and all of a sudden it's my flavour of the month. Absolutely love it.

[@petekernow1]

I don't understand why radio stations keep playing I Feel Free when this classic and White Room are available. Or Tales of Brave Ulysses. Or................................

[@gjmoore5757]

Pete Kernow probably too long a song for said radio station.

[@Les445]

Born under a bad sign

[@tronsnow4763]

Pete Kernow - because “I Feel Free” is a poppier song and the lead-single from the bands very first album, so in a way it’s the very first moment anyone ever heard Cream. Plus it’s a classic, as well...

[@mar-ew8fi]

HA I wish my radio station played Cream at all

[@randyfleming9326]

@@mar-ew8fi ..years ago KSAN in San Francisco would play extended live Cream songs . Spoonful from Wheels of Fire , etc.. Waiting for a new generation of people to rediscover their musical brilliance .. it will happen .

[@samroney6644]

The video footage is a mash-up. I'm pretty sure clapton only plays one guitar during his solo, but at 2:37 he's miraculously appearing to be playing his firebird, while before and after he is playing the ES 335 . Note the headstock shape at 2:37 -its a firebird headstock

[@georgetebbens3524]

Have any of my fellow guitar players noticed that the close-up footage during the first few bars of the first solo incorrectly shows Clapper playing open chords instead of playing licks higher on the fretboard where he is actually playing?

[@andrewlyden1278]

i was only 14 when this came out but its still sounds amazing , great performance from the band and Jacks voice and bass lines are eternal .

[@jjm2308]

Jack Bruce is incredible his voice and playing bass like that is incredible RIP jack Scotland's genius

[@blues4ray]

have to listen to this every time I've listened to the news, but seriously this is so good, totally live, not a note out of place, almost funky with its insistent bouncing Jazz rhythms, unbelievable solos from each musician. Thank you Cream!

[@Logoned]

Those three are still my favorite power trio. They played with their collective souls a if each one knew where the other ones were goin to be 12 bars ahead. That is improvisation they were the masters RIP Jack B, Ginger B 🍺

[@CalixSteez]

The greatest...

[@bennylevine387]

how badass is this?

[@firstfunkyman]

such a stunning group! Thanks for uploading.

[@rockyboy751]

Wow! Still sounds great after all these years.

[@michaeldonovan4793]

just three guys who absolutely killed it...

[@Twilightzoneisreal]

Ronnie Van Zant started out imitating Cream. EVH loved Eric Clapton and Cream. They influence alot of great bands. Love this song.🎸🎸🎸

[@ninjavigilante5311]

Yup including rush and the police.

[@willprapestis2764]

Jack Bruce is such a freakin force.

[@christopherortega1365]

Increible la fuerza con la que sonaban en vivo, este live suena genial en mis audifonos... Clapton, Bruce & Baker realmente unos genios!!

[@jjm2308]

Jack Bruce is Scotland's genius

[@javierortiz82]

So sad but legends never die. RIP Jack Bruce.

[@DreKC]

3:43 That note kicks ass

[@nixon9346]

I wonder how they didnt go deaf

[@marcmcfarland5113]

Three musicians -- three musicians! Tour de force.

[@frankscheeres8011]

Just 1 word: brilliant !!

[@lachlancowan293]

love how clapton suddenly has a firebird at 2:38

[@rynhxxx]

Gibson Clapton & jack bruce, ginger baker… all in their primes wow

[@kencfo73]

Rest In Peace Jack Bruce...Your music will live on.....

[@nixon9346]

At 3:40 they are so synchronized

[@sinakarli7]

Musicians are absolutely better people than politicians!

[@Pkatherstudio]

GAWD. My dad was so cool; he saw I had a stack of their albums...and he bought me the only one I didn't have.

[@waltk420]

I believe these guys were the inspiration of the phrase Power trio. Ginger Baker one of the best drummers of all time

[@colinmcnab6145]

They were indeed.

[@galvaradodurand]

El mejor

[@debunkinghistory214]

They put all other power trios to shame

[@ninjavigilante5311]

The best 3 man group ever because they were the first.. cream of the crop.

[@Prunepicker5555]

I'm a bassist, also and still have my '63 EB3. When it came to Cream and the "soli sections" it was really a conversation between three genius and dynamic individuals who knew the subject matter as well as the other. There was agreement, conflict and totally "out there" statements. To have the camera on one person would have been abominable.

[@DBeatles4Ever]

R I P, Mr. Jack Bruce. Thanks for the music.

[@PauloHernandez-l4k]

Las mejores bandas de todos los tiempos aguante creem

[@RowshanShaheed]

A very unusual combination of musicianship by Cream. Very jazzy /rocky instrumental piece of work arranged by the creative members of this group.

[@elmagodelmaryahoo]

Aaaaaaah, Illustrious Ginger Baker, Eric Clapton, and Jack Bruce = THX theeshrimpkin = THIS last Cream performance vid JUST MADE MY DAY TODAY!!!! :-)

[@supercupbrothers]

ジャック・ブルースかっこよすぎるだろ

[@jjm2308]

Jack Bruce Scotland's genius RIP jack

[@arthursmith5318]

Jack Bruce had so much sauce. I love it.

[@SamHooperGroup]

Thank you Jack Bruce. Forever. Love it!

[@martinwalters1954]

Jack Bruce.. unfuckingbelievable. Nothing like him ...EVER!

[@newflavaz1583]

spooky vocals from Jack

[@mohamedehab2203]

It's so great that this performance has been just released recently along with four gigs from the farewell tour.. check out Goodbye Tour - Live 1968

[@nixon9346]

Audio from this show is shit

[@mohamedehab2203]

I agree with you on the royal albert hall one

[@nixon9346]

@@mohamedehab2203 i dont get it even audio in this video is superb how can you release that crap

[@mohamedehab2203]

But the Oakland show sounds good, doesn't it?

[@nixon9346]

@@mohamedehab2203 yes it does

[@carlwilson5339]

My Favorite Cream song and Fav song writers Bruce and Brown

[@craiggallie7459]

All those directors of 60's rock are dismal. Tony Palmer no exception. They had no idea how to film a rock concert. Such a shame . The cameraman on Eric was asleep .

[@k.hendrickson8735]

Have to admit, you’re right on the target.

[@SlimDavenport]

I want a Gibson ES-335

[@petejones879]

I've still got this on VHS.. but the later reunion one on dvd

[@TheBlues088]

I love thr close-ups in this video.

[@danielcleveland8879]

We miss ya already, Jack.

[@robertomadiedo]

Amazing version but what happened between 2:37 to 2:45? OMG It´s the Gibson Firebird and the Crossroads Guitar Chords!!! This belongs to a previous set that we know (possibly the night before) I have only been able to see White Room of that set, it would be interesting for them to bring out the entire concert. Thanks!!!

[@thedrugstorecowboy2948]

Probably never gonna happen

[@MichaelWiberg-nh5cd]

Take me back this is solid rock spoken like the Ole rock that's talked about. Jam on !

[@monty70]

Three master players.

[@llewellynhamiltoniiim.d.1057]

Thanks.

[@armandofernandez-aramburur7540]

This is my favorite guitar solo ever, God is God

[@MrAdriancooke]

My favourite version of my favourite Cream song

[@steverino47]

I've always loved how the stretched out the jam on the break, but C

[@lucyfoster4082]

Farewell Jack, Godspeed.