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  • Actors: Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton
  • Directors: Martyn Atkins
  • Writers: Janine Polla Werner
  • Producers: Anu Krishnan, Barry Schulman, David Horn, James Pluta, John Beug
  • Format: Colour, DVD-Video, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: Exempt
  • Studio: Warner Music Vision
  • DVD Release Date: 3 Oct 2005
  • Run Time: 130 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0009WFFS6
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 10,257 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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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.


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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.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Cream are back - big time, 2 Feb 2006
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.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A spoonful by comparison, 30 Aug 2006
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.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Triumphant Return and A Real Treat!, 15 Feb 2006
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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars 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... Read more
Published 16 months ago by P. Clack

3.0 out of 5 stars 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. Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2007 by GeeJayBee

5.0 out of 5 stars 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... Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2007 by Macca

3.0 out of 5 stars lets get this in perspective here
I watched this with a sense of anticipation, could they do it again? would they be able to replicate their heyday? would they regain that magic? Read more
Published on 13 April 2006 by 70s rock fan

5.0 out of 5 stars as good as it gets
I can understand that those who were able to attend the Royal Albert Hall concerts feel privileged. I feel privileged that these performances have been committed to this DVD... Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2006 by merlot

5.0 out of 5 stars Cream always rises to the top....
I was only 15 whem Cream were in Scotland in 1967. I did not even know they were there. Caught them this time on May 5 show. Went expecting them to be only so, so. Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2006 by Jimmy Sclaff

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm so glad...
..I finally got this DVD; but I would have been even more glad to have been at the RAH in May!

This is no nostalgia trip, this is the real thing. Read more

Published on 1 Jan 2006 by Claptonite

5.0 out of 5 stars Never thought I'd see the day.....
Having waited in a queue at the Royal Albert Hall for hours , in torrential rain, to obtain tickets for Cream's original farewell concert in 1968 , this was something I... Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2006 by B. R. Stocker

5.0 out of 5 stars Nostalgia at its best
Christmas day 2005 I open my music DVD titled CREAM and sat back ready to reminisce the 1960’s and was faced with three elderly gentlemen who looked vaguely like my... Read more
Published on 25 Dec 2005 by Mick Parsons

5.0 out of 5 stars Triple Cream
Probably one of the most eagerly awaited music reunions ever and it didn't disappoint. Stories of rifts between Bruce & Baker over the years only added to the intrigue. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2005 by Mike

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