Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #9140 in DVD
• Released on: 2005-10-03
• Rating: Exempt
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• 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

THE BEST JUST KEEP ON GETTING BETTER.
I saw Cream several times in their heyday,but was unable to get tickets for these gigs.So I wondered would they still have it, ,would the years have slowed them down or would the old magic from the greatest rock/blues band in history still be there. Well....The answer is an absolutely resounding YES.
This is just amazing,I've not seen even Eric looking this fired up or inspired since the great Cream days,and to be fair since this reunion Eric's a different player playing in a different league than he has for years,just watch footage on Crossroads 2 if you want to see for yourself.His playng on some of these classics are quite literally the best I've ever seen him play.I believe there is such an increible chemistry between Clapton,bassist and vocalist Jack Bruce and just about the best rock blues drummer in history Ginger Baker.No one really believed they could have been this good after all these years but they were,and this is a record of some totally inspired nights at the RAH.By the time they got to New York it was all ruined again ,just as it was the first time.This is the London set where the band enjoyed a reunion and gave us something rock blues had been lacking ever since they folded first time round ,three of the greatest rock musicians in history together again and blowing the opposition into touch.Absolutely fabulous stuff throughout,thanks guys this was one reunion that not only rolled back the years but took us forward to new levels in small group playing by the best theres ever been.They may not have always got on too well if the stories are true but when they play,oooh there's simply nothing in their league then or now.

A little pedestrian, but entertaining
This is a very entertaining and enjoyable DVD, and the re-convened Blues/Rock genius that was Cream is still very much in evidence.
The video quality and sound is near perfect for the occasion, and the band give a lengthy account of just about their whole repertoire, most of which is pure class.
So why only 3 star? - well I found watching this a little like watching a world class footballer who is past 30; - still has the skill and the instinct but has lost a yard or so of pace. That really is the main fault, - there is simply a lack of drive and energy - its all a pit laid back, staid and somewhat off the pace. Clapton and Bruce probably sing as well of not better than before, but for my taste Claptons Strat sound does not do justice to the music, and I'm almost sure played Gibsons ( Les Paul and ESX?) originally and the songs now suffer in comparison.
Also for such an historic rock occasion there is virually nothing in the way of extras - 4 alternative versions of songs in the main DVD and a short interview section - rather disappointing given the band and individuals' history and what welath of material must be out there, especially original cream footage etc.
Still well worth having for the material which although not shown at its best is still way better than most rubbish you will get today and also good value for money.

Excellent stuff
I'm probably biased in this review as I was fortunate enough to attend the final show of this run, and as the majority of the performances are taken from this one, its a nice souvenir of a great night.

Nevertheless this is still a great DVD - the quality of the sound, picture and direction are first class. Clapton's guitar work is superb, his style has changed since the 60s admittedly but I think this adds to the performance really. It would have been a little strange for him to stroll out with a Les Paul after all these years. What stands out is the sheer amount of guitar in the set - Clapton's soloing for virtually 70% of the set! Even he comments on how much effort was needed to get into that performance mindset.

I can understand a few of the gripes in the other reviews - I know I was disappointed EC didnt step on the wah-pedal for White Room (he had it set up on the stage too...) - but all in all this is a brilliant live set.

The bonus features are OK with some extra takes of some songs, and some very informative interviews.