Cream: Clapton, Bruce and Baker Sitting on Top of the World: San Francisco, February-March 1968

Cream's historic performances at the Fillmore Auditorium and Winterland venues in San Francisco in 1968 were captured on tape and film, but the comprehensive coverage of these shows has been incomplete due to inaccurate documentation and a tragic fire. Recent archival discoveries have provided author Edoardo Genzolini with new insights and a fresh perspective on those remarkable days. His meticulously crafted book presents a comprehensive and thorough documentation of Cream both on and off the Fillmore and Winterland stages, examining the recordings made by Atlantic Records and the film footage captured by Tony Palmer. It features rare and previously unpublished concert photographs that capture Cream at the zenith of their artistic prowess, and serves as a testament to Cream's unparalleled musical legacy and their enduring impact on the rock genre.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 28 May 2023
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

Cream, the legendary British rock power trio of the 1960s, formed an extraordinary partnership with the vibrant city of San Francisco, California. This collaboration was captured at the iconic Fillmore Auditorium and Winterland venues in February and March 1968, resulting in the band's electrifying live sound being officially recorded on tape and film. However, despite its significance, the comprehensive coverage of these historic performances has remained incomplete due to inaccurate documentation and a tragic fire that ravaged the Atlantic Records audio archive in 1978. Recent archival discoveries have provided author Edoardo Genzolini with new insights and a fresh perspective on those remarkable days. In this meticulously crafted book, Genzolini presents a comprehensive and thorough documentation of Cream both on and off the Fillmore and Winterland stages during those transformative two months of 1968 when they reigned supreme. Drawing on extensive research, the author delves into the minutiae of each set performed by the band at both venues, meticulously examining the recordings made by Atlantic Records and the film footage captured by the esteemed British documentary filmmaker Tony Palmer. Genzolini's precise analysis finally unveils the definitive account, shedding light on which live performances ultimately found their way onto various Cream albums. Moreover, this groundbreaking work features a remarkable collection of rare and previously unpublished concert photographs that capture Cream at the zenith of their artistic prowess. In essence, this book serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Cream and their impact on the world of rock music. Cream's music continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the globe, and this book is a must-read for any fan of rock music history.

Weight: 832g
Dimension: 235 x 237 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764365928