Live Cream
Lawdy Mama was produced by Ahmet Ertegun & Robert Stigwood.
All the other selections were produced by Felix Pappardi.
By arrangement with the Robert Stigwood Organisation, Ltd.
| N.S.U. | 10:12 |
| Sleepy Time Time | 6:50 |
| Sweet Wine | 15:15 |
| Rollin' And Tumblin' | 6:42 |
| Lawdy Mama | 2:46 |
| Mick Davis |
Rating : 10/10 |
28 July 2003 |
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Apart from some of the bootleg stuff (e.g. the 19 minute NSU at Brandeis University) the Live Cream version of Sweet Wine is the ultimate of the officially released tracks - all 3 band members interacting and taking their lead turn - wonderful stuff, real Cream. |
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| Imran Khan |
Rating : 10/10 |
11 May 2002 |
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What a band Cream were live! They were a world apart, just listen to the improvisational chemistry between the band members. My girlfriend bought me this L.P for my 21st birthday present in '93. This album remains one my most treasured possessions and that's for the musical value! It is on par if not better than the live portion of 'Wheels Of Fire', thank you Donna! |
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| Peter Nelson |
Rating : 8/10 |
18 October 2001 |
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More than any other record, this album captures the interactive and improvisational strengths which made Cream such a powerful live band. The earlier studio versions of 'NSU' and 'Sweet Wine' are trivialised by the sonic barrage launched here. In 'NSU' the jamming at times approaches the swirling density of Indian raga, while in 'Sweet Wine' Eric plays some of his most fiery rock guitar. He also gets to strut some excellent straight blues-playing on 'Sleepy Time Time' and 'Rolling and Tumbling.' Although Eric's subsequent concert career would prove that he plays best when backed by a conventional rhythm section, its fascinating to hear him in this aggressive free-for-all band situation. |
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