Product Description

Es waren vier sehr erfolgreiche Nächte in der Royal Albert Hall, London UK im Mai 2005. Angekündigt war es als die Show, welche man in diesem Jahrzehnt unbedingt gesehen haben muss CREAM - bestehend aus Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce und Eric Clapton - kamen zum ersten Mal seit vielen Jahren der Trennung wieder zusammen.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5884 in DVD
• Released on: 2005-10-03
• Rating: Exempt
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Formats: Colour, DVD-Video, PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 2
• Running time: 130 minutes

Album Description
In May of 2005 Cream returned to London's Royal Albert Hall, to the same stage where they had completed what was thought to be their final performance in 1968. It was one of the most eagerly anticipated, hard-to-get tickets in rock history. With the exception of a brief reunion set at their 1993 induction into the Rock and roll Hall of Fame, Cream had not played together in nearly four decades. This DVD documents Cream's momentous London shows. Performances from each of the four nights are featured and much more. Also included are alternate performances and interviews with Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce, and Eric Clapton. Cream formed in 1966 and disbanded in 1968. The band were a prolific and thrilling live act and toured incessantly in their short but remarkable history.

From the Back Cover
I'm So Glad Spoonful Outside Woman Blues Pressed Rat & Warthog Sleepy Time Time N.S.U. Badge Politician Sweet Wine Rollin' & Tumblin' Stormy Monday Deserted Cities of the Heart Born Under a Bad Sign We're Going Wrong Crossroads Sitting on Top of the World White Room Toad Sunshine of Your Love Spoonful (Alternate Takes) Sleepy Time Time (Alternate Takes) Badge (Alternate Takes) Sweet Wine (Alternate Takes) Rollin' & Tumblin' We're Going Wrong White Room Sunshine of Your Love

Customer Reviews

Cream are back - big time
I, like many others, failed to acquire a ticket for these gigs at the RAH in London. This DVD is the next best thing.
The band adopt a more bluesy feel to this concert with a twelve-bar approach to many of the songs. It is therefore not as spectularly soloed as earlier performances.

There is no doubt that there is a degree of rustiness in the earlier songs (but they are still excellent). The whole thing really erupts when Bruce gets out the harmonica and the Albert Hall starts dancing!

The version of "We're Going Wrong" is worth the purchase price on its' own. Clapton's fret work is often restrained but there are some fine solos and some excellent blues playing.

Baker's stick work is more controlled and he demonstrates that he is still one of the best percussionists around.

I do not give 5 stars easily. I am a huge Cream fan. This rates four and a half.

A spoonful by comparison
Firstly let me say that I absolutely love Cream, their music was the soundtrack to my high school days and we even had three guys who used to reproduce their Live stuff note for note at parties.
However this was a disappointment in one sense - Clapton's fiery playing through Marshall amplification is nowhere to be heard, the Gibson howl has been replaced with a very polite sounding Fender guitar amp combination that to my ears sounds too polite and at times mushy. On the other hand it is filmed magificently with fantastic views of Albert Hall and Cream on stage. I have to agree with the previous reviewer that a lot of the fire has gone but they are no less magnificent in their delivery, just the guitar sound detracted from the delivery. I bought this expecting more after reading the press reviews, I'll keep it for posterity and replace the audio CD version with Live at the BBC. For Cream fans it's a must-have and long may they reign.

A Triumphant Return and A Real Treat!
This DVD provides some welcome relief to the thousands of fans who were unable to attend these comeback gigs. The concert does not disappoint and the quality of this double DVD is superb.

It's a great set - every song is a classic and the musicianship is simply fantastic. When playing, Bruce, Baker and Clapton seem to enjoy a telepathic connection at times. Bruce and Baker may look old, but they sure deliver the goods - bigtime! It's amazing to learn that some of the songs had never been played by Cream in concert previously (e.g. Badge). All 3 musicians give good, interesting interviews and there are alternate takes of some of the songs.

Highlights: N.S.U., Rollin' and Tumblin', We're Going Wrong, Toad, and Stormy Monday (where Clapton's playing is just breathtaking - I don't remember him playing that well for years - resulting in a well-deserved standing ovation from an Albert Hall that is packed to the rafters). It is also fun to spot the celebrities in the audience over the various nights. I'm not going to reveal who they are - buy the DVD and find out for yourself.