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They step onto the stage of London's Royal Albert Hall: Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, and Eric Clapton. The capacity crowd, which includes Sean Penn and Jude Law, stands to greet them. Thirty-seven years after their farewell concert, the famously fiery Cream did the unthinkable--they reunited. This double-disc collection (and accompanying CD set) captures highlights from the historic four-day engagement, beginning with a buoyant "I'm So Glad" and ending with a triumphant "Sunshine of Your Love." It would be churlish to suggest that Cream appears exactly as they did in the 1960s (Bruce looks a little frail), but the legendary power trio still has the goods. Bruce is still the essence of soul (a particularly rich vocal on "Politician"), while Baker is as irrepressible as ever (a rare vocal on "Pressed Rat and Warthog," percussive tour-de-force "Toad"). Then there's Clapton, who remains as much a master of the guitar as of understatement. "Thanks for waiting all these years," he quips after a slow-burning "Outside Woman Blues," then adds, "We're going to do every song we know." The track listing is, indeed, generous, despite the absence of such Cream classics as "I Feel Free," "Strange Brew," and "Tales of Brave Ulysses." All told, there are 22 songs plus three alternate takes--and not a bad one in the bunch. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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Alfred Music Publishing is the world's largest educational music publisher. Alfred produces educational reference pop and performance materials for teachers students professionals and hobbyists spanning every musical instrument style and difficulty level. In May of 2005 Cream returned to London s Royal Albert Hall to the same stage where they had completed what was thought to be their final performance in 1968. It was one of the most eagerly anticipated hard-to-get tickets in rock history.AThis two-DVD set documents Cream s momentous London shows.APerformances from each of the four nights are featured with classic material like Badge I m So Glad Crossroads Sunshine of Your Love White Room and much more. Also included are alternate performances and interviews with Ginger Baker Jack Bruce and Eric Clapton.AIn 5.1 Surround Sound. Approx. 150 mins.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
If i had to pick 5 dvds that i would want on a desert island this would be one them .If i had to pick 3,this would be one of them. Do you know what i mean now.Money not thrown away especially now a days.Tha'ts Telling the Truth.
This is a mature ,professional,emotional, spontanious performance on dvd . Eric,Jack and Ginger are so tight and flawless . The sound and visuals are excelent.Just as it was in the Eric and Steve Winwood Blue Ray.
To finally have it on Blue-Ray is way overdue.Should have been realesed long time ago. This is what us fans really want.Can't the companies get that in their heads.
Sorry to say Record Companies are also playig a game .They want us to buy something twice.First the regular dvd then the Blue Ray. Eric and Wynton Marsalis was just released recently and no Blue -Ray .Do we have to wait 2 years for that .Fact being record companies are greedy and make you pay for something twice.
Eric is a true legend today forever and always. All his performances are filmed now at all his concerts .Example Eric and Allman Brothers ,Eric and Jeff Beck .These are real jems in the waiting.How much longer do we have to wait for those shows ? I wonder sometime.
You will Enjoy - Forever!!!!!
This is a mature ,professional,emotional, spontanious performance on dvd . Eric,Jack and Ginger are so tight and flawless . The sound and visuals are excelent.Just as it was in the Eric and Steve Winwood Blue Ray.
To finally have it on Blue-Ray is way overdue.Should have been realesed long time ago. This is what us fans really want.Can't the companies get that in their heads.
Sorry to say Record Companies are also playig a game .They want us to buy something twice.First the regular dvd then the Blue Ray. Eric and Wynton Marsalis was just released recently and no Blue -Ray .Do we have to wait 2 years for that .Fact being record companies are greedy and make you pay for something twice.
Eric is a true legend today forever and always. All his performances are filmed now at all his concerts .Example Eric and Allman Brothers ,Eric and Jeff Beck .These are real jems in the waiting.How much longer do we have to wait for those shows ? I wonder sometime.
You will Enjoy - Forever!!!!!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I couldn't wait to put it on and watch it.I kinda thought the reunion would happen one day. What a treat.It's more bluesy than I remember, but its great and the guys are true pros.The sound is great and picture quality is superb. She's a keeper. They look a little tense up there playing , man Ginger looks really old, he looks like he's got lots hard of miles on em . I hope they burried the hatchet and get along with each other and they keep playing more concerts. Imagine if they came out with some new material and it was awsome?Santana did it. Only time will tell I guess.You gotta love em.
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Never did get to see Cream back in the 60s so this disc was the next best thing. Amazing how good they sound together after all those years apart. Ginger Baker's driving beats, Jack Bruce brooding and powerful voice and of course the master himself, Eric Clapton and his soaring riffs.
A must buy for fans of the band or for those who want to see one of the greates power bands of any era!
A must buy for fans of the band or for those who want to see one of the greates power bands of any era!
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Great music - live
If you remember The Cream then you'll love this live concert. More mature and about 34 years in the making for this reunion, Baker, Bruce and Clapton prove that their music lives... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Don
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Worth Getting
Really all I can say is this is an excellent example of how talented these men are. Jack Bruce is an artist on the bass. Read more
Published on Jun 20 2010 by T. M. Brown
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Still At The Top Of Their Game
Vintage Clapton, best licks ever. Ginger Baker makes it all look so easy. His drum solo brought back memories of his Baker Gurvitz Army best. Read more
Published on Sep 28 2009 by To The Max"Bax"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Way more than I expected!
To put it simply, this is one of the greatest live performances I have ever seen. In the 37 year period between their last show and this one at Alberta Hall, each member of this... Read more
Published on Oct 7 2006 by Peter Overend
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better than ever
This is the best live album I've heard in years. Yes, Jack Bruce's voice is not as strong as it once was, but the whole package is fabulous. Read more
Published on Aug 8 2006 by Eric Maginnis
5.0 out of 5 stars
It was an experience of a Lifetime....
Jetlag and all and after doing a wild tour of London, what could be better then heading over to Royal Albert Hall for the Friday night finale in what has to be one of the greatest... Read more
Published on Mar 4 2006 by Johnny Matt
4.0 out of 5 stars
Better than Wheels of Fire!!!
The editorial review for this album is absolute horse puckey! I haven't actually heard the album but I have the DVD, and if they're the same music, this is the best Cream album... Read more
Published on Oct 19 2005 by Ralph D. Siferd
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