maryportfuncity 10,662 Posted September 28, 2019 31 minutes ago, DeathClock said: I have a question for the Brits on this website. Is he actually extremely well known in your country? Or is he just on this list, because we know that he is a lifelong smoker with previous health issues? (Sorry I’m just an ill-informed American). I'm basically with the reply above - well enough known to a generation of rock fans to be nailed-on obitable and likely mentioned in almost all our major daily papers and main television news bulletins (unless he carks the day we leave the EU) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,340 Posted September 28, 2019 26 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: I'm basically with the reply above - well enough known to a generation of rock fans to be nailed-on obitable and likely mentioned in almost all our major daily papers and main television news bulletins (unless he carks the day we leave the EU) He is immortal then ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,662 Posted September 28, 2019 4 hours ago, Sean said: He is immortal then ! Not that level - he's been working for decades but never reached the same heights as he did with Cream who split up 50 odd years ago. Then again, there are big names - like Eric Clapton - to mention in his obit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeathClock 379 Posted September 29, 2019 From his Twitter account: “UPDATE! Ginger is holding his own & thank you for all your good wishes. He is receiving visits from close family & very special friends.” 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,161 Posted September 29, 2019 I knew it! All those voting for him as 10th Death have saved him. Well done 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,234 Posted September 29, 2019 Doesn’t look like he’s recovering with that phrasing (holding his own easily could just be him being stable), and even if he does end up surviving this hospitalization it still has vibes of beginning of the end for me... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,340 Posted September 29, 2019 6 minutes ago, Joey Russ said: Doesn’t look like he’s recovering with that phrasing (holding his own easily could just be him being stable), and even if he does end up surviving this hospitalization it still has vibes of beginning of the end for me... Holding his own normally means hanging on in there.The fact that it says very special friends and close family are visiting also sounds like saying goodbye/Bedside vigil to me. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,987 Posted September 29, 2019 That carries him into next month. He's not going to evade his fate for long... but it's time for someone else to become that 10th death. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bladan 293 Posted September 29, 2019 I'm tired of weeping, I'm tired of moaning, I'm tired of groaning for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,662 Posted September 29, 2019 So, Advent Avalanche, is it even a goer for plucky Ginger. I say...yeah! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dean1991 116 Posted September 29, 2019 Feeling fantastic and planning his solo world tour for next year with 190 dates confirmed. That is what we will hear tomorrow. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,727 Posted September 29, 2019 9 hours ago, Joey Russ said: it still has vibes of beginning of the end for me... Oh I’m sorry to hear that Joey - hope you get the chance to say goodbye to your loved ones. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Great Uncle Bulgaria 1,295 Posted September 30, 2019 On 28/09/2019 at 14:59, Sean said: Nope he is a household name in Britain. Actually I don't think he is. If you're a rock fan, certainly, but Cream never had a top ten single and putting the question to a random gathering of older family members over the weekend - several of whom grew up in that era or were rock or pop fans in the late 60s and 70s - while most had heard of Cream, none could name any members apart from Clapton (or more than 2 of their songs). He's certainly more famous than Johnny Clegg, but if you asked 100 'ordinary' people to name members of Cream on Pointless (a UK Quiz Show) 90% + would say 'who are Cream?' and I'd be amazed if more than 1 or 2 could name him. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,662 Posted September 30, 2019 2 hours ago, Great Uncle Bulgaria said: Actually I don't think he is. If you're a rock fan, certainly, but Cream never had a top ten single and putting the question to a random gathering of older family members over the weekend - several of whom grew up in that era or were rock or pop fans in the late 60s and 70s - while most had heard of Cream, none could name any members apart from Clapton (or more than 2 of their songs). He's certainly more famous than Johnny Clegg, but if you asked 100 'ordinary' people to name members of Cream on Pointless (a UK Quiz Show) 90% + would say 'who are Cream?' and I'd be amazed if more than 1 or 2 could name him. So, the two songs they could name were Sunshine of your Love and Strange Brew, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Great Uncle Bulgaria 1,295 Posted September 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: So, the two songs they could name were Sunshine of your Love and Strange Brew, right? Yes and no (I feel free, as it happens). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,662 Posted September 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, Great Uncle Bulgaria said: Yes and no (I feel free, as it happens). Oh aye, the odd thing being Sunshine of your Love peaked at 25, the other two made the top 20 but Sunshine of your Love kept on selling and earned a gold disc in the UK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,490 Posted September 30, 2019 9 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: Oh aye, the odd thing being Sunshine of your Love peaked at 25, the other two made the top 20 but Sunshine of your Love kept on selling and earned a gold disc in the UK. Quite fond of Strange Brew's B side, Tales of Brave Ulysses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,161 Posted September 30, 2019 1 hour ago, maryportfuncity said: Oh aye, the odd thing being Sunshine of your Love peaked at 25, the other two made the top 20 but Sunshine of your Love kept on selling and earned a gold disc in the UK. Aww, that might have been a good question for Guess The Song. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,360 Posted September 30, 2019 I Feel Free would be the stand out track for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,234 Posted September 30, 2019 My favorite Cream track is probably White Room, although my music taste is a lot more eclectic than many to say the least... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted September 30, 2019 My favourite Cream track "Badge" co-written with George Harrison. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,662 Posted September 30, 2019 1 hour ago, redrumours said: My favourite Cream track "Badge" co-written with George Harrison. One thing I love about some of Harrison's lyrics is that spirituality and down to earth Scousness can exist side by side - from Badge: I told you not to wander 'round in the dark I told you 'bout the swans that they live in the park Then I told you 'bout our kid, now he's married to Mabel There's quite a few little asides like that. The "get me home in time for tea" line from It's all too Much and for those who've braved the - ahem - flawed masterpiece that is the Dark Horse album there's the spoken word intro pretty much inviting Frank Sinatra to tackle Far East Man the way he covered Something. Rant over... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted October 1, 2019 9 hours ago, redrumours said: My favourite Cream track "Badge" co-written with George Harrison. Amazingly I never fucking knew that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted October 1, 2019 5 hours ago, Sir Creep said: Amazingly I never fucking knew that. There's always a first time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bladan 293 Posted October 1, 2019 1 hour ago, redrumours said: There's always a first time. I didn't know either that it's your favourite Cream track 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
