Monday, October 24, 2016

October 24 - Strange Brew

Ginger Baker. Jack Bruce. Eric Clapton. Three names that became legend when they in 1966 got together as Cream. The three were well established on the British blues scene, and it was truly a collaborative, with all three contributing lyrics and vocals (although bassist Jack Bruce early on was the main singer). 1967's album Disraeli Gears opens up with what structurally is a traditional 12 bar blues, but the melody line, sung by Eric Clapton, is anything but traditional. It's a song that's been on my mind a lot lately, and it's a great song to kick off this week. Please enjoy this Strange Brew.


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