Cream/UK 1967

This is the best quality ever recorded of Cream’s appearance at the festival “BARBEQUE 67” held in the UK on May 29, 1967, known as one of the few soundboard recordings. First of all, while it has been known as a valuable soundboard recording, the broadcast master was poorly preserved, and there were some noises and instability in some parts, but it has been remastered and edited to be easier to listen to compared to past titles. And as you can see from Clapton’s MC introduction of the songs with enthusiasm, the performers on this day included Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd, and the high tension of the band is also convincing. And above all, the wild playing that is unthinkable for Clapton at the age of 22 at the time, Baker’s intense drum fills, and Jack’s bass phrases that assert themselves more than the songs. And the set list includes not only original numbers, but also blues covers that would be played many times over the three-year period of their activity, played in an arrangement unique to the band’s early days, which is also a must-listen-to limited collector’s edition. 1. Introduction 2. N.S.U. 3. Sunshine Of Your Love 4. We’re Going Wrong 5. Steppin’ Out 6. Rollin’ And Tumblin’ 7. Toad 8. I’m So Glad [Recorded at Tulip Bulb Auction Hall, Spalding, Lincolnshire, UK May 29th 1967 : soundboard recording]