CREAM - Goodbye U.S. Cassette LP NEW / Factory Sealed

Goodbye by Cream.

Canada  Cassette LP.

New / Factory Sealed.  

Cream was a groundbreaking British rock power trio, widely regarded as the first supergroup and a key pioneer of blues rock, psychedelic rock, and hard rock. Known for their virtuosic playing, extended live jams, and iconic songs, Cream helped lay the foundation for 1970s rock and heavy metal.

🎸 Quick Facts:

• Formed: 1966 – London, England

• Disbanded: 1968 (with brief reunions)

• Genres: Blues rock, psychedelic rock, hard rock

• Members:

  • Eric Clapton – guitar, vocals

  • Jack Bruce – bass, lead vocals, harmonica, keyboards

  • Ginger Baker – drums, vocals

⚡ Why They Mattered:

• Blended blues tradition with experimental rock, jazz-inspired improvisation, and hard-hitting riffs

• Helped popularize the power trio format—each member an elite player

• Often considered the bridge between blues and heavy rock/metal

📀 Essential Albums:

1. Fresh Cream (1966)

• Blues-focused debut

• Includes: “I Feel Free”, “N.S.U.”, “Spoonful”

2. Disraeli Gears (1967)

• Psychedelic classic

• Includes:

  • “Sunshine of Your Love” – iconic riff, heavy and hypnotic

  • “Strange Brew”

  • “Tales of Brave Ulysses”

3. Wheels of Fire (1968)

• First-ever platinum-selling double album

• One disc studio, one disc live

• Includes:

  • “White Room” – orchestral and intense

  • “Crossroads” (live) – Clapton’s definitive guitar solo

  • “Politician”, “Toad” (features Baker's drum solo)

4. Goodbye (1969)

• Farewell album

• Includes: “Badge” (co-written with George Harrison)

🎶 Signature Songs:

• “Sunshine of Your Love” – riff-heavy and anthemic

• “White Room” – dramatic and theatrical

• “Crossroads” (live) – blues transformed into rock fire

• “Badge” – elegant, melodic farewell

• “Spoonful” – Willie Dixon cover turned into a jam monster

• “I Feel Free” – their first UK hit

🎸 Each Member’s Legacy:

Eric Clapton:

• Already known from The Yardbirds and John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers

• In Cream, he emerged as a guitar god—blistering solos, iconic tone

• Went on to Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominos, and a major solo career

Jack Bruce:

• Lead vocalist and primary composer (with lyricist Pete Brown)

• Operatic voice, adventurous bass playing

• Considered one of rock’s greatest bassists and singers

Ginger Baker:

• Brought jazz influence and explosive drumming to rock

• Known for long solos and pioneering the use of double bass drums

• Later formed Blind Faith and Ginger Baker’s Air Force

🧠 Fun Facts:

• Clapton’s famous “woman tone” was developed during his time in Cream

• “Crossroads” became a showcase for Clapton’s blistering live improvisation

• Baker and Bruce had a famously volatile relationship—but also intense musical chemistry

• Clapton left because of internal tensions and frustration with being idolized as a "guitar god"

🏆 Honors & Influence:

• Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993

• Inspired bands like Led Zeppelin, Rush, Deep Purple, and Gov’t Mule

• Their songs remain staples of classic rock radio and guitar hero culture

🎤 Reunion:

• Reunited briefly in 2005 for sold-out shows at Royal Albert Hall and Madison Square Garden

• Performances were well-received and showcased their enduring chemistry

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