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“White Room”, written by Jack Bruce and Pete Brown, is a single by Cream from their 1968 album Wheels of Fire.
After bassist Jack Bruce wrote the guitar pieces, Cream’s lyricist, poet Pete Brown, grouped colorful four-syllable phrases, loosely organized around images of waiting in an English railway station influenced by the drugs he was taking. “White Room” is further noted for its unusual time signature of 5/4 in the introduction and bridge, with triplets played on toms by Ginger Baker, his thunderous bass drum part also lacing the verses. Finally, “White Room” is notable for showcasing guitarist Eric Clapton’s best known use of the Vox Clyde McCoy Picture Wah (a device used to turn off bass and treble as the pedal is rocked) in the bridge and extended solo.
Along with “Sunshine of Your Love” and “Crossroads”, White Room is one of Cream’s most notable songs, reaching number 6 on the U.S. pop charts.
After bassist Jack Bruce wrote the guitar pieces, Cream’s lyricist, poet Pete Brown, grouped colorful four-syllable phrases, loosely organized around images of waiting in an English railway station influenced by the drugs he was taking. “White Room” is further noted for its unusual time signature of 5/4 in the introduction and bridge, with triplets played on toms by Ginger Baker, his thunderous bass drum part also lacing the verses. Finally, “White Room” is notable for showcasing guitarist Eric Clapton’s best known use of the Vox Clyde McCoy Picture Wah (a device used to turn off bass and treble as the pedal is rocked) in the bridge and extended solo.
Along with “Sunshine of Your Love” and “Crossroads”, White Room is one of Cream’s most notable songs, reaching number 6 on the U.S. pop charts.
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bbffrench wrote:
awsome
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gizzssem wrote:
ı think so that.. Eric Clapton best one :)
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jstabarracuda wrote:
White Room Is just one of those songs that goes with you through the ages.... I think Eric Clapton is one of the BEST MUSICIANS God created. : )
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blueslurch wrote:
yes, but my favorite song is > spoonfull
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PainBMLG wrote:
one of these days i hate today, in between i am lovin this song!
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<3
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norie7898 wrote:
for those about to rock, i salute you!
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kaisaslozeah wrote:
Wa-wa pedal baby ! =)
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DAMN THIS SONG OWNNS
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i want to kiss this song
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doesn't get better than this.
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Need a psychelic rock fix sometimes!
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LOVE IT
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Whatever you feel , just dance it !
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moboy2 wrote:
oh yess
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dear_near_scary wrote:
Not my favourite by Cream, but still good. I mean, it's gotta be good - it's Cream.
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isanythingreal wrote:
This song kicks ass!
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the_doors_fan wrote:
They don't make them like this anymore.
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DEK78 wrote:
What a sound!!!! ImI
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Beautiful..
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