Cream — Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker — were one of the heaviest bands of their time, so it may come as a surprise to some that their music sounds just as awesome, just in a different way, when performed audibly. This tribute contains 15 tracks performed by a number of stars who knew the band or were inspired by the band and there is a more direct connection to Cream, as well as Malcolm Bruce, son of Jack Bruce and Pete Brown who co-wrote many of Cream songs with jack. Perhaps most notably, the late Cream drummer Ginger Baker appears on four songs, most of which are among Cream's most popular: “Sunshine of Your Love,” featuring Joe Bonamassa and the late Bernie Marsden; on vocals and acoustic guitar, “Crossroads”. again with Bonamassa and Marsden on guitars but only Marsden on vocals, “Tales of Brave Ulysses” with Nathan James on vocals and inspired sax by Pee Wee Ellis and trumpet by Henry Lowther and the lesser known “Sweet Wine ” with James. Ellis, Malcom Bruce, Marsden, Lowther and second guitarist Mo Nazam. Other notable tracks are “I Feel Free” with Deborah Bonham on vocals, “White Room” with Brown on vocals, a string section and Clem Clempson (Humble Pie) and Malcolm Bruce on guitars, a super bluesy version of “Spoonful” with Bobby. Rush on vocals and blues harp, “Badge” again with Bonham on vocals and the Albert King related “Born Under a Bad Sign” powered by the instantly recognizable voice of ex-Bad Company singer Paul Rodgers. These songs meant and continue to mean so much to so many and these performances are sure to please the most loyal of Cream fans.
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