The Cream Album by Album Thread (Part 2)

That's probably because it's (albeit debatably) a fairly 'plain' song, especially the intro. By comparison, there's maybe not quite as much uniqueness as, say, Bell Bottom Blues or Anyday.

"Weakest" is a very subjective and circumstantial term. But if I had to pick one song to take off the album, it would probably indeed be It's Too Late (with Have You Ever Loved a Woman? being my second choice).

 

Yeah, I love "It's Too Late" but sometimes I think it's too simple musically and personally I think "Have You Ever..." is amazing

 

I don't know, Bear.. maybe because it's not as popular as "Sunshine..." or "Crossroads"

 

The vocals on It's Too Late are great. Bobby and Eric are amazing IMO.

 

As I alluded to in my review, Anyday is probably my favorite song from the album. For me, it eclipses Layla.

 

I agree

 

I love It's Too Late. It fits in well with the rest of the Layla album and the theme of longing/unrequited love.

 

Thanks. Not criticizing the source - and it's not an outrageous claim - but over the years I've read a lot of Stills on Clapton and vice versa, and never came across even a whisper of this. I feel I'm going to dig a little more..

 

Graham Parker on Jack Bruce, Songs for a Tailor:

http://thequietus.com/articles/18951-graham-parker-favourite-albums-interview?page=9

 

This seems as good a place as any to post this info:

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/eric-clapton-vinyl-box/



P.S. The article states that Layla has been remastered...again!

 

I'm sure I've heard more than a few times that it's Stills - and listening to it I'm pretty sure.

 

Thanks for the heads up. Looks great.

 

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P.S. The article states that Layla has been remastered...again![/QUOTE]




The Platinum SHM is good enough for me.

 

I have it as well and agree.

 

Not sure if you've made you purchase yet but if you haven't go for a SG standard (should be able to snag one for around $1K, great value). The Epi dot is not that great and you'll really need to upgrade the pickups to a better PAF clone like Liny Fralin.

 

Well, here is some 8mm footage with synced audio.

 

Where on earth did that come from? And what happened to that anthology project??

I don't know if the official EC messageboard still exists. I used to be a member many years ago but wasn't going to pay to be able to post to other EC fans. I guess they might have some news but I've not seen any update for a while.

 

What i have heard is that the Anthology Project is close to its final. And some portions of this (originally silent) 8mm film will be used.

 

Good to hear, very interested in what footage they have.

 

What Anthology project ?

Eric Clapton ...??

Cream ??

please be more specific......thanks

 

As posted above - "Really enjoying the Derek and the Dominos photos. I wish more live footage existed, but perhaps the Eric Clapton Anthology Project will turn up something."

There maybe a separate thread on that subject, its been around a few years, EC's people asking for any bootleg footage from throughout EC's career.

 

Thanks !

Eric Clapton Anthology Needs Your Photos, Film And More »

 

Hello RRB, do you know what kind of wah pedal Eric used on this Fillmore performances?

 

I am pretty sure he used a Vox V847A on the live Dominoes album. IIRC, I don't think he went to a Crybaby until much later. It sounds like a Vox to me.

 

I think you're right! I've got one of each - I never thought much about the sound difference, but the Vox has a bit of a "hollow" thing going on in the middle of its range, which is kind what I hear on the Fillmore album.