CREAM - BBC SESSIONS 1966-1968 2CD [Beano-287]

Definitive collection of BBC recording sessions and live performances

UPGRADE!!!

Disc:1 (79:58)

Session #1
01. DJ Intro
02. Sweet Wine
03. 'Eric Clapton interview'
04. Wrapping Paper
05. DJ Intro
06. Steppin' Out
07. Sleepy Time Time
08. Rollin' And Tumblin' (incomplete)
09. I'm So Glad
10. Rollin' And Tumblin' (complete but poor sound)

Recorded: Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, London UK; Tuesday 8 November 1966 between 2PM & 4:30PM
Broadcast: BBC Radio 'Saturday Club': Saturday 12 November 1966
Producer: Bill Bebb
Sources: 01-06 transcription disc; 07-10 off-air recordings

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Session #2
11. Crossroads
12. Steppin' Out

Recorded: Aeolian Hall studio 2, Bond Street, London UK; Monday 28 November 1966 between 2:30PM & 4:30PM
Broadcast: BBC Radio 'Guitar Club'; Friday 30 December 1966
Producer: Bernie Andrews
Sources: off-air recordings

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Session #3
13. DJ Intro
14. Cat's Squirrel
15. DJ Intro
16. Traintime
17. DJ Intro
18. Hey Lawdy Mama
19. I'm So Glad

Recorded: Maida Vale studio 4, Delaware Road, London UK; Friday 9 December 1966 between 3PM & 6:30PM
Broadcast: BBC World Service Radio 'Alexis Korner's Rhythm & Blues'; Monday 9 January 1967
Producer: Jeff Griffin
Sources: transcription disc

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Session #4
20. I Feel Free

Recorded: Lime Grove Studios, Shepherd's Bush, London UK; Wednesday 21 December 1966
Broadcast: BBC TV 'Top of the Pops'; Thursday 29 December 1966
Source: off-air recording
Note: band sings over remixed studio version which omits Jack's original vocals.

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Session #5
21. 'Eric Clapton interview'
22. I Feel Free
23. Four Until Late
24. N.S.U.
25. Toad
26. Traintime

Recorded: Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, London UK; Tuesday 10 January 1967
Broadcast: BBC Radio 'Saturday Club': Saturday 14 January 1967
Producer: Bill Bebb
Sources: 01-04 transcription disc; 05-06 off-air recordings

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Session #6
27. Take It Back

Recorded: Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, London UK; Monday 20 March 1967
Broadcast: BBC Radio 'Monday Monday': Monday 20 March 1967
Source: off-air recording

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Session #7
28. DJ Intro
29. Strange Brew
30. 'Eric Clapton interview'
31. Tales of Brave Ulysses
32. We're Going Wrong

Recorded: Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, London UK; Tuesday 30 May 1967
Broadcast: BBC Radio 'Saturday Club': Saturday 3 June 1967
Producer: Bill Bebb
Sources: transcription disc

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Session #8
33. Strange Brew

Recorded: Lime Grove Studios, Shepherd's Bush, London UK; Thursday 15 June 1967
Broadcast (live): BBC TV 'Top of the Pops'
Source: off-air recording
Note: band plays along with unreleased studio recording. Surprisingly good audio for a fan recording this old.

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Session #9
34. Strange Brew
35. Eric Clapton interview

Recorded: BBC Dickinson Road Studios Rusholme, Manchester UK; Tuesday 22 June 1967
Broadcast (live): BBC TV, "Dee Time"
Source: good off-air recording

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Session #10
36) Tales of Brave Ulysses

Recorded: Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, London UK; Friday 14 July 1967
Broadcast: BBC Radio BBC Radio "Joe Loss Show"; Friday 14 July 1967
Source: poor off-air recording


Disc:2 (68:01)

Session #11
1. 'Eric Clapton interview'
2. Born Under A Bad Sign
3. Take It Back
4. Outside Woman Blues
5. Sunshine Of Your Love (incomplete)
6. Tales of Brave Ulysses

Recorded: Aeolian Hall studio 2, Bond Street, London UK; Tuesday 24 October 1967
Broadcast: BBC Radio 'Top Gear'; Sunday 29 October 1967
Producer: Bernie Andrews
Sources: 01-04 transcription disc; 05-06 off-air recording

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Session #12
7. We're Going Wrong (incomplete)
8. N.S.U. (incomplete)
9. We're Going Wrong (complete)

Recorded: Lime Grove Studios (Studio G), Shepherd's Bush, London UK; Sunday 26 November 1967
Broadcast: BBC TV '"Twice A Fortnight"'; Saturday 2 December 1967
Sources: 01 tape; 02-03 off-air recording
Note: Definitive verion of WGW. Ginger collapsed after the recording and was rushed to hospital leading to several cancelled dates.

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Session #13
10. Politician
11. DJ Intro
12. SWLABR
13. DJ Intro
14. Steppin' Out
15. Blue Condition
16. We're Going Wrong
17. SWLABR (alternate take)

Recorded: Aeolian Hall studio 2, Bond Street, London UK; Tuesday 9 January 1968
Broadcast: BBC Radio 'Top Gear'; Sunday 14 January 1968
Producer: Bev Philips
Sources: 01-05 transcription disc; 06-08 off-air recordings

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Bonus: 'Completist Stuff'
18. Eric Clapton Interview [1967-05-20]
19. Outside Woman Blues [1967-10-24] (off-air, no voiceover)
20. Take It Back [1967-10-24] (off-air, no voiceover)
21. Sunshine Of Your Love [1967-10-24] (off-air, complete)
22. Politician [1968-01-09] (off-air, no voiceover)
23. SWLABR [1968-01-09] (transcription disc, voiceover)

Total time: 2h08m25s
All tracks are Mono

Sources:
- 'digital transfers from BBC transcription discs'
- Blues Condition (CD, Unofficial) Hiwatt BBC 67 Japan 1999
- 'various fan-made off-air tapes'
- Fresh Cream (CD) Polydor, UMC 571 855-1 Europe 2017 (Session #2)
- All My Loving (DVD) BBC 2007 - Sun 3rd Nov 1968, 22:40 on BBC One London

Eric Clapton - Guitar & Vocals
Jack Bruce - Bass, Harmonica & Vocals
Ginger Baker - Drums & Vocals