College Students' First Time Hearing "Sunshine of your Love" | Cream Reaction 

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In 1968 my friend and I sat in my bedroom listening to this album. We looked exactly like you two.deja vu all over again.

So...you've discovered the kind of music we old ones were privy to back in the 60s. The more I watch vids you guys make, the more privileged I feel...solely to have grown up in a time when there was an absolute abundance of excellent music. And I still love all of it. Kudos to you guys for taking the time to listen...there is SO much more to be had. Keep on keepin' on. And yes, I am old...

A 3 man band that puts out that much music!! All 3 are legends in their own with credits in a lot of bands before and after. Ginger Baker played drums with everyone and so has Clapton. Jack Bruce (RIP) held his own and kept rocking.

Back in the day, this song was considered very psychedelic and so different than anything else that was out there. Was #1 a long time.

Can't go wrong with Eric Clapton. I agree with many others..... LAYLA is a must!!!

You should have been there. You can't imagine what that time was like. We were bombarded with the best music ever and very little today can compare.

Hey Guys, the song Strange Brew is awesome. It has a very cool psychedelia sound to it. You both would love it.

Peter Edward "Ginger" Baker is an English drummer and a founder of the rock band Cream. His work in the 1960s earned him the reputation of "rock's first superstar drummer," while his individual style melds a jazz background with African rhythms

The song has an iconic riff, very memorable. Still my favorite Cream song is the mythic 'Tales of Brave Ulysses.' I also like 'Badge' which Clapton wrote with his friend George Harrison.

Only one of the most iconic riffs in the history of rock and roll!

That Scots bloke Jack Bruce on bass, was the main songwriter with Cream. He teamed with poet Pete Brown who provided lyrics. A great team!

That was *definitely* not the end of the song. I think you just missed a smooth wind-down, but I felt your pain.

One of THE most Iconic MASTER drum tracks EVER layed down... Common knowledge to us old folks... Rock on guys!

When you get back around to Cream, make sure to check out "Badge."

Tale of brave Ulysses is another great song by cream.

This was like the “ Smells Like Teen Spirit “ of it’s day . Every Garage Band learned this song and performed it at their gigs and every youth knew it and loved it . Eric played Gibsons then . He later switched to his now signature Black Stratocaster .

You guys need to listen to anything by Traffic. They were very influential in the 60s and 70s. Steve Winwoods vocals were amazing.

The best Cream song IMO is the live version of "Crossroads."

Jack Bruce was a great bass player and awesome singer. Ginger was a super drummer and still is. Ginger was king of drum solo's back in the day.

Clapton released Layla as Derek and the Dominoes. The song is the best! It was written for Patty, George Harrison’s whom Clapton was madly in love with. It rocks but, the instrumental at the end will blow your mind.

Did you notice the leadvocals alternating between Jack Bruce and Eric Clapton?

Ginger Baker on drums . One of the best ever. He influenced no other than John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Neil Peart (Rush), Ian Paice (Deep Purple), Dave Lombardo (Slayer) and Nick Mason (Pink Floyd). You can also check Derek and the Dominos, it was formed by Eric Clapton shortly after Cream disbanded. Sadly, only one album was released. "Layla" and "Have you ever Loved a Woman" are nice songs. Another super-group you should check out is the Yardbirds. Three of rock's most famous guitarists were in this band, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck; "Over Under Sideways Down" *EDIT* And "Dazed and Confused" which The Yardbirds recorded before Led Zeppelin existed. My best songs of Eric Clapton, no doubt "Cocaine" and "Wonderful Tonight"

That voice! Jack Bruce, RIP.

White Room is my fav. Can you believe you are listening to a 3 piece band! What you will find with 60’s and early 70’s band, minimum instruments and members. Check out Ginger Baker and John Bohnam’s drum kit...very basic.

World of Pain, SWLABR, Tales of Brave Ulysses are all great Cream songs

I love the face-planted cat in the background! 😀

This is why Clapton is #2 guitarist of all time and Ginger Baker is in the top 5 drummers of all time. This trio (add JBruce) were so unreal. This song is 1967!!!!!!!!!!! Too bad they only stayed together a few years but influenced many. ❤️❤️❤️

Cream was the first "supergroup".

This came out when I was in 8th grade...we loved it, still do! Oops, song cut short. If you want to hear more Clapton, listen to Blind Faith and Derek and The Dominoes.

Written by bass man Jack Bruce. He wrote most of the songs with lyrics by Pete Brown. Jack was classically trained on cello, in Glasgow Scotland. R.I.P. (watch it live, dudes)!

Awesome video! aww the cat was knocked out 😂😂😂 and oh your reactions when the song was over was priceless 😂😂 I seriously thought it was going to have a good ending 😂😭

Great! Try “Strange Brew”. It’s so freaking groovy!

You guys are so funny! :) It pleases me to no end to see your reaction to a legendary, 40 years old song! Good for you, guys! Keep listening to good music!

Totally 60s vibe. I feel like I should be wearing a peasant skirt and flowing top when I hear this song.

I can remember my Mother playing this album in 1968 when she was 32 years old. Now I'm 60, and this song instantly brings me back to those glorious days. Look into Vanilla Fudge too.

This is a great song, an absolute classic rock anthem. But I think a lot of their other songs are more interesting and complex. White Room, that you listened to before Andy, is I think more typical of the range of their psychedelic blues style. The album that this is from, Disraeli Gears, is a great place to hear more. Eric Clapton has been a lot more famous than his bandmates, a superstar in multiple bands and in a solo career, across many decades. But the other two, Bruce and Baker, have been very influential on musicians, if less well known to the general public. But when they started Cream they were all three very famous within blues and jazz circles (though Clapton also had some pop fame, with the Yardbirds), hence why they are called a supergroup. I strongly recommend you try their version of Crossroads, live. There are several versions out there, but I particularly think you should check out the version on the album Wheels of Fire. I think I can guarantee it will blow your socks off.

It'd be epic to get your reaction to Iron Butterfly's In-A-Gadda-Da-Vita. The full track.

I've said it before and I'll say it again...yardbirds

Cream Im so Glad Live

Eric Clapton songs(Cream, Solo,Derek and the Dominos, covers) : Cocaine Bell Bottom Blues I Shot the Sheriff White Room Little Wing Crossroads Layla

You should check out Blind Faith - "Can't Find My Home"

Great song choice! Loved this in my much younger days! As in much, much younger, lol. Keep up the great reactions!

Wow, we ' oldies ' really do sometimes forget what a total treasure trow of musicians, bands, duos and just a total explosion of different kinds of music, from The Beatles onward. It was just full on, and the rock n roll and rock just shot out , like branches from a gigantic tree , in so many diverse directions....It was such a joy growing up with all that, and still enjoy it so much now....Also very much enjoy seeing people these young, giving the music a proper chance and really listen to it....Wonderful..

Nice job. Check out "Tales of Brave Ulysses" by Cream

Gotta give you guys props for going back and listening to some of the best stuff you’ll ever hear. Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce. Finest 3 man group ever. I’m 66 and these tunes are my history!

Love Sunshine of your love, the main guitar riff is so damn sexy.

Yep; they were a true supergroup.....and arguably the first true power trio. Eric Clapton on guitar and vocals.....Jack Bruce on bass, vocals (singing lead here)......Ginger Baker on drums. They each were true virtuosos on their instruments and melded perfectly as a unit. Great choice, guys.

Bless you, guys. I really needed this today. Sorry, I didn't pay attention to your reactions, I closed my eyes and drifted with the song. Strange Brew should be your next Cream song and definitely listen to more Eric Clapton. He has definite gems in his repertoire. Ginger Baker's official website calls him a "legendary jazz percussionist and sometime hellraiser." He still plays at the age of 79. Definitely an influential drummer.

On the album it faded on that last power chord. I've jammed to this about a hundred times. It's a gas. Jack Bruce's voice is just flying here, and the stereo is old-school great.

I practically wore the grooves all the way through this album.

Nice choice, guys! Cat face plant behind you is classic, as well!

Check out Mississippi Queen by Mountain. Leslie West was one of the most gifted guitar players. By the way, Black Sabbath was their opening act back in 1970 or so ... I saw Leslie West in concert with Joe Satriani years ago and I was in guitar heaven. Every time I hear this song (Sunshine), my mind goes to the movie Uncommon Valor where the one guy was doing ballet moves to the opening riff.

Check it out, Spring 1968. Picking up a compadre for senior year. He's blowing out Sunshine of Your Love out his car radio. Pure Nirvana.

I’m gonna throw this one out there for you. Try “I’m A Man” by The Spencer Davis Group (1966) I think you’ll fancy it. #greatlistening #greatreactions

Born in 1950 & saw The Beatles (Atlanta '65)! The thing you can't possibly grasp is that these iconic bands and their amazing music was popping up weekly. We had it good.

The song doesn’t end that abruptly. Must just be the video.

Aww it got cut off. Great song by a great band. Can't believe it's about 50 years old. I was a kid when they were going for the short time they were together. But I did see drummer Ginger Baker play drums for HAWKWIND on their 'Levitation' tour, around 1980 when I was 20 years old. I love a fair few of your reviews of older bands, and watching you get into the songs ^_^ You love the music and you come across as really nice guys, who we can easily feel comfortable with. Thanks 'dudes' ;)

Great reaction guys. Ginger Baker was once asked who influenced him and he said himself and then said cause I'm the best drummer ever. Tales of Brave Ulysses and Swlabr as the next Cream songs.

So awesome seeing you young guys love classic rock and thirst for more. You guys are awesome.

During the 60's you had Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page and Ronnie Woods all played with each other in bands at some point. If you ever get a chance watch the doc Jeff Beck "Still on the Run" it will give you some great insight in how tight bands were on the circuit. Actually there are a many doc and interviews out there that talk about the circuit of British bands on youtube. Since you play guitar, check out Gary Moore, one of my favorite progressive blues players. Here are some song guitar players must check out: Parisienne Walkway, The Messiah will come, The Loner, Still got the Blues. When I hear Gary Moore playing it's like angels are singing to me, no shit.

I still have this vinyl LP in my collection. Great album and band.

The song actually fades out on the record. "Tales of brave Ulysses" is another great track but then again anything by Cream. If you're a bit more adventurous try "As You Said" from "Wheels Of Fire" or "Timeslip from Jack Bruce's "Out Of The Storm" album check out the ending on that, FANTASTIC. Still Waiting Desperately For your reaction to King Crimson's "21st Century Schizoid Man" from 50 years ago and still fresh. I love your reactions It warms my heart.

Crossroads live on the Disraeli Gears. The weaving of bass and lead in the extended break is a wonder to behold.

Trivia: when Brian May advertised for a drummer for Smile, he said he wanted someone who could play Ginger Baker style. Roger said, yep, that's me. :)

One of the great classic bass lines in all of rock. And I really love Jack Hunter's voice so much. They were a powerful trio.

You guys got it just about right. This song with that iconic guitar riff was a milestone in 60's (and 70's), electric bluesy psychedelic rock. Hendrix also did a version. As for Eric Clapton, you might want to check out "Layla"... quintessential Clapton with one of the truly great iconic guitar riffs of all time. You *HAD* to have heard it. The original version can be found under Derick and the Dominos. The band featured Clapton on guitar and vocals. Clapton still does it when he performs (saw him in the 80's), and the first chords of Layla still brings the audience to their feet.. or to their knees as the case may be. For those of us who grew up with it, it's almost a religious experience at this point. Especially when played live by the man himself.

That sweeeet Clapton tone.. and his excellent phrasing and hanging back on the beat....

You have to listen to Cream’s Crossroads. Just keep in mind that this was recorded live in 1966!!😮😮

Your reactions were exactly the same as all of ours when we first heard this song on the radio...completely blown away. The song was a HUGE hit when it hit the radio...at least once every couple of hours on the rotation.

Cream is the kind of music I I listen to near the end of the party...when I'm wasted and still having fun...75% of the people are gone...I have almost no energy but I still don't feel like leaving.

Oh!!!!!. My flower child period!. Loooooovveee this band!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻👍👍👍👍👍👍

This was ahead of it's time. This was the mid 60s, not the end of the 60s. Cream were hugely influential. They even influenced Hendrix! :)

That was a brutal ending. You can't imagine being 7 years old and having this come on the car radio!! You are never the same.

If you want to hear some Clapton solo, hear the version of Layla by Derek and the Dominoes. It was a one off group, which led to his solo material. Clapton and Duane Allman playing on the same track is amazing.

LOVE 💓 Cream ✨...This is a Great Song 🎶

Sorry I’m writing so much! Listen to “I Feel Free”, “White Room” (I think you already did), “Politician”, “Sitting on Top of the World”, “Badge”, “Crossroads”, “Born Under a Bad Sign”... all my favvvvvvvvorites

Might be their best studio cut. But they always sound like they are holding back in the studio. Live Cream is on another level.

Jack Bruce,Eric Clapton,Ginger Baker, the CREAM of the crop of musicians at that time.👍🏻🔱

Ahhhh... From the psychedelic 60's. I hadn't reached puberty yet, but I was awakening to music on my only source, AM radio. New and exciting music like the world had never heard before. Cream was just one of many in that music explosion. It would help your music history trip to check out some of the others. Really enjoy seeing young ears exposed to roots rock!

The song has a longer ending. They called themselves Cream because they thought that compared to other musicians, they were the Cream of the Crop. The drummer ginger baker according to Clapton, is head and shoulders above John Bonham of Led Zep. However, he is a nut and feels the other guys in the Band get all the credit and made all the money cause he didn’t get writing credits.

I was lucky to have been 12 when the Beatles came to Ed Sullivan and then was immersed in all the different great music throughout high school and college. There was so much good stuff on FM radio that seemed to change weekly and we had so many different albums to listen to long into the night. I look back and am incredulous that we took this musical bounty for granted - it was just there for us to live by. Now as a proud boomer I still listen to “my” music and am tickled that a new generation is discovering it again!

The first record I ever bought was this album, Disraeli Gears by Cream. Sunshine of Your Love is classic, but my favorite song from the album has always been Tales of Brave Ulysses. Consider a reaction for that one. 🎸👍🏻

They were and will always be one of the greats! I saw them in Phoenix in the late 60's at the Colliseum. It was amazing. Also saw Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, Steppenwolf and Iron Butterfly. Was young but had SO many good memories of all the concerts! You might consider looking into more of the early rock bands!!

Guys, "Crossroads" Live. That is all. lol

I remember seeing Live Cream at the cinema, this song live was excellent. Another band to consider Live was Humble Pie, Rockin the Filmore East is a classic.

Cream had a fair number of hits that got a lot of radio play. Here are some fantastic, but lesser known songs both psychedelic and blues oriented: -- Swlabr - NSU - and a classic blues version of -- Cat's Squirrel -- which I think is one of the best.

Driving down a darkened country road with all the windows down listening to this song full blast! Yeah ~

Very good reaction like always \m/

You guys do choose such great classics! Keep it up, please.

Great job as usual guys. Now if you want to see another great band from a band that was originally a power trio ( they later added a keyboardist Craig Frost ) check out Flint Michigan's own Grand Funk Railroad. The best concert I ever attended. GFR Los Angeles 1974. The clips are readily available on RU-vid. I would recommend either Heartbreaker or Inside Looking Out. Thanks again guys.

Cream! Nothing but legends!

For a good Ginger Baker track, check out Toad from Cream's first album.

Each member was acknowledged as the best on their instrument, hence the 'Cream'.

Yeah, that song slowly fades out with the guitar jamming out.

You make me feel old I was a young lad when this song came out but it still sounds fresh.I'm 65 and still love the old music.

Time to discover Layla. All time classic recorded by Derek And The Dominoes a group formed in the spring of 1970 by guitarist and singer Eric Clapton, keyboardist and singer Bobby Whitlock, bassist Carl Radle and drummer Jim Gordon. All four members had previously played together in Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, during and after Clapton's brief tenure with Blind Faith. Dave Mason supplied additional lead guitar on early studio sessions and played at their first live gig. Another participant at their first session as a band was George Harrison, the recording for whose album All Things Must Pass marked the formation of Derek and the Dominos. In 1969, Clapton fell in love with Pattie Boyd, the wife of one of his best friends, Beatles' George Harrison. At about the same time, one of Clapton's friends gave him a copy of "The Story of Leyla and Majnun" as written by Azerbaijani poet Nizami. Duane Allman played on this recording. Nowhere was the interplay between Clapton and Allman more sublime than on “Layla,” which features six tracks of overlapping guitar. There's an Eric rhythm part; three tracks of Eric playing harmony with himself on the main riff; one of Duane playing that beautiful bottleneck; and one of Duane and Eric . It’s important to use the original studio production by Derek and the Dominoes to hear Duane Allman and the incredible guitar performances. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uSquiIVLhrQ.html

I can't tell you the joy I received seeing you enjoy this for the first time. 💜

Iron Butterfly's In-A-Gadda-Da-Vita, I would love to see your reaction to this one. Do It!

Love that song, their sound is so old school and so cool. My favorite bass player, Geddy Lee, cites Jack Bruce as his idol and one of his top influences.