Cream Reunion Concert (4 Oct. 2005)

After nearly four decades of not playing together, Cream reunited in May 2005 in London to play at Royal Albert Hall. This DVD highlights the four nights Cream mesmerized audiences at that ... See full summary »

Director:

Martyn Atkins

Writer:

Janine Polla Werner

Stars:

Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Ginger Baker	...	Himself
Jack Bruce	...	Himself
Eric Clapton	...	Himself - Guitarist

Storyline

After nearly four decades of not playing together, Cream reunited in May 2005 in London to play at Royal Albert Hall. This DVD highlights the four nights Cream mesmerized audiences at that venue. Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce perform the classics - I'm So Glad, Spoonful, Outside Woman Blues, Badge, Sweet Wine, Rollin' and Tumblin', Born Under a Bad Sign, We're Going Wrong, White Room, Toad, Sunshine of Your Love, Crossroads and others. Includes interviews with the three legendary rockers.

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Plot Keywords:

royal albert hall

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Genres:

Drama | Music | Musical

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 October 2005 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Royal Albert Hall, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$1,200,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Parallel 28 Equipe

Technical Specs

Runtime:

130 min 130 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR DTS (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Outside Woman Blues"
Written by Arthur Reynolds
Arranged by Eric Clapton
Performed by Cream

User Reviews

Cream Never Looked & Sounded Better!

Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker re-unite to play all their songs from 35 years ago when they formed a trio called "Cream." Those were the psychedelic days of England and America and these guys looked it: all skinny, very long hair, wild clothes and loud music. They played a combination of rock and blues and it was, for the most part, good stuff.

Well, these guys are now 60-something years old and they can still sing and play at a high level as this wonderful DVD concert disc shows us. I was always extremely familiar with Clapton, of course, who has never been out of the limelight, but I didn't know what to expect from Bruce and Baker, neither of whom I hadn't seen in decades. They surprised me. When he was young, Baker was so gaunt he looked like a speed freak near death. Now he looks healthy, in shape and his drum playing was solid. Bruce looked a bit haggard but his voice is great, as good as ever and a pleasure to hear on these old songs. This is just excellent material and performing from guys who know what they're doing.

Some people criticized this show for being low-key. I don't agree with that. I have no complaints. The concert sounded very good. The second song, "Spoonful," was outstanding, the highlight of the concert for me.

Highly recommended.