FAREWELL CONCERT

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• Release Year: 1999
• Genre: Music
• Plot: The historic Farewell Concert at Albert Hall in London by one of rock's greatest groups has been dynamically recorded in this film by Robert Stigwood. The group, composed of Eric Clapton on lead guitar, Jack Bruce on bass and lead vocals, and Ginger Baker on drums, give an electrifying performance that is as exciting to watch as it is to hear. Each of the musicians has gone on to become a superstar in his own right, and we get to see fascinating backstage interviews with all of them. Highlights include the long version of 'Sunshine of Your Love' and 'White Room' along with other Cream hits.; ; November 26th, 1968 - Royal Albert Hall
  
  It was November 26th 1968. The Royal Albert Hall, spiritual home of many of London's greatest symphony orchestras, was that night host to Cream for their farewell concert.
  
  Cream had played together for only two years, but in that time had gained the admiration of musicians like Leonard Bernstein. Their records had sold more copes in those 24 months than the Bible had sold in the last 24 years.
  
  The group was made up of Jack Bruce, a 27-year-old Scot, lead singer, bass guitarist and harmonica player; Eric Clapton, a 25-year-old ex-stained glass window designer, lead guitarist, rated by most as the finest instrumentalist of his kind; and Ginger Baker, a legend even among other drummers. Each was the other's favorite performer...
  
  Includes rare off-stage interviews that reveal the influences, techniques and feelings of each band member. Includes:
• Sunshine Of Your Love
• White Room
• Politician
• Stepping Out
• Sitting On Top Of The World
• Spoonful
• Toad
• I'm So Glad
• Crossroads Blues
• Cast: Eric Clapton; Jack Bruce; Ginger Baker; Tony Palmer; Sandy Olivera
• Director: Tony Palmer
• Runtime: 2:07
• Company: Image Entertainment
• Media Format: Movie