Fabulous 60's psychedelic rock. I had this album and played it constantly. Still sounds good.

Eric Clapton's first use of a wa-wa peddle.

This song was inspired by trips Eric Clapton took to the Greek Islands. Ulysses, also known as Odysseus, is a character of Greek Mythology. A hero of the Trojan War, he was the subject of the novel The Odyssey. It's amazing how many songs come from these musicians reading books, being inspired by ancient poetry, or just getting their hearts broken. Great guitar work on this song Thanks, Biz. You're the college of musical knowledge.

This was one of the super groups of the 60's. Everyone of the 3 guys (Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker & Eric Clapton) was super talented but they also had big egos. So they didn't always get a long. They all came from previous successful bands. But in the few short years they were together they produced some classic songs such as "White Room", "Crossroads", "Born Under A Bad Sign", "Strange Brew", "Sunshine Of Your Love", "SWLABR" etc. Sadly only Eric Clapton is left now from this great group.

@robertkelly6282

4 ай бұрын

This was the first

I don't remember which Cream songs you've already reacted to, but I'd recommend checking out: I'm so Glad I Feel Free Strange Brew Badge

The lyrics are by Martin Sharp, who designed the album covers of Cream's "Disraeli Gears" and "Wheels of Fire." He was considered Australia's greatest pop artist and cartoonist.

@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344

9 ай бұрын

I did not know that. I love those lyrics. Very evocative.

@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344

9 ай бұрын

Did he get credit on the album?

@John_Chu

9 ай бұрын

@@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344 Yes, credited to him and Eric Clapton.

@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344

9 ай бұрын

@@John_Chu I get it.

Great song and album for sure! Try Spoonful, it is a studio classic but unreal live. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎸🎶

This is my favorite Cream song.

Ah, my fave Cream song! The lyrics are a bit bizarre but how can anyone not love tiny purple fishes that run laughing thru your fingers??!!

3 piece perfection

One of the first songs to present wah - wah pedal. Eric Clapton has stated that he took influences from Lovin' Spoonful song "Summer In The City" in writing the descending pattern.

Cream is the cream. Great band, album and album cover.

If anyone ever asked me for an example of a psychedelic song, this would probably be one of the first I'd think of.

Another awesome track by Cream. Unbelievably talented band. Nice one Biz. And Cream was more Jack Bruce's band than it was Clapton's, as far as he wrote and sang most of the songs, as well as playing bass, harmonica and keys.

One of the first psychedelic hard rock songs.

If you enjoy songs with historical/literary references, you will absolutely love Al Stewart. Many, if not most, of his songs have strong historical references. He even has a song about the Trojan War, called "Helen and Cassandra", which is an amazing song.

Just saw this reaction today, but I still hope that you Read my Cream recommendations below. They are some godly guitar displays from EC: - I’m so glad Detroit 1967 - Sweet Wine (Live Cream) - NSU winterland - Spoonful San Diego 1968 - Steppin Out San Jose 1968 - We’re going wrong alternative take 2005 - Stormy Monday 2005

The cover and songs says it all, acid experiences.

My father's favorite song. 💯 Last week, I bought him the original pressing of rhe the album. 😎

Never mind Eric Clapton, let's hear more of Jack Bruce

Go JACK GO

DEFINITELYYYYYY IN THE TOP 50 ROCK ALBUMS ( DISRAELI GEARS ) OF ALLLLLLL TIME BIZ!!! 👍😊R.I.P. ☹ OF COURSE TO GINGER BAKER & JACK BRUCE! AND OF COURSE ERICCCC THE MANNNN IS ALIVE AND DOING WHAT HE'S ALWAYS DONE, JAMMMM! 😊

Yeah brother

Cream was the group who Hendrix fashioned the Experience after…he wanted it to be a power trio & man…..he nailed it 😉Cream is an amazing band even 50+ years later 🤤🖤

@robertkelly6282

8 ай бұрын

Two of them were the best 3 man groups in history

Eric Clapton. Old Love. live at MSG. It’s everything.

1st time I heard this was actually on an episode of Buffy 😃

My favorite guitar work by Clapton is on this album.

Taken from a tale from Greek mythology. Great old song.

Heavy Music. Today is John Lennons birthday. He'd be 83. Be Cool to play the Birthday song by the Beatles 🎸

I was in junior high when this came out. My friends and I wore this ablum out. It still sounds so good. Check out "Can't Find My Way Home" by Blind Faith (Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, and Ginger Baker). Such a sweetly sad lament.

Ya got to understand, this era was permeated with loads of acid, and formal Thought was banished to the trash heep. He'll , you even got a band called Uriah Heep

Great one. Try Swlabr or N.S.U. for more greatness

Brave Ulysses always reminds me of Leonard Cohen's "Suzanne" for some strange reason...🤔

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Your dope !

You should read The Odyssey. It's awesome. Yeah, just listen--you won't regret it!

The book although i could not get thru it, is just knowing when this was actually written in about 700 bce many many centurys before Christ was born🤯

The Odyssey by Homer

Spoonful or Politician are 2 you could get into.

Eric Clapton is a great guy? Very down to earth and the only survivor of the group Cream. This track is brilliant, from Jack Bruce’s Vocals and base guitar to Eric’s brilliant guitar work and Ginger’s Drumming!

Strange Brew

Generals Ulysses S Grant.

I always assumed this song was heavily influenced by Albert Hofmann's discovery.

I think you ought to read war and Peace

The Greatest 3mn song ever recorded!!

@markwilliams5606

9 ай бұрын

Besides Rambling Gambling Man by Bob Seger. The 69 version.