Strange Brew

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About Strange Brew

"Strange Brew" is a song by the British rock band Cream. First released as a single in June 1967 in the UK and US, it was later added to their second studio album Disraeli Gears. The song features Eric Clapton on lead vocals rather than the usual lead by Jack Bruce. The single peaked at number 17 on the UK Singles Chart in July of that same year. In the UK, it was the last Cream single to be released by Reaction Records.


Year:
1988
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[Chorus:]
Strange brew
Kill what's inside of you.

She's a witch of trouble in electric blue,
In her own mad mind she's in love with you.
With you.
Now what you gonna do?

[Chorus]

She's some kind of demon messing in the glue.
If you don't watch out it'll stick to you.
To you.
What kind of fool are you?

[Chorus]

On a boat in the middle of a raging sea,
She would make a scene for it all to be
Ignored.
And wouldn't you be bored?

[Chorus]

Strange brew, strange brew.
Strange brew, strange brew.

[Chorus]

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Written by: ERIC PATRICK CLAPTON, FELIX PAPPALARDI, GAIL COLLINS

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Strange Brew" was performed by the influential 1960s British rock band, Cream, composed of Eric Clapton on lead guitar, Jack Bruce on bass and vocals, and Ginger Baker on drums.
Release Information
The song was released as a single in 1967, and later included in the album "Disraeli Gears". It was one of Cream's most successful songs and a major step forward in the fusion of blues and psychedelic rock.
Song Origin
"Strange Brew" was written by Clapton, Felix Pappalardi, and Gail Collins, Pappalardi's wife, and it was inspired by a 1962 blues song called "Lawdy Mama".
Lyrics Composition
The song’s title and chorus were derived from the British colloquialism 'strange brew' which means 'a concoction of drugs'. The lyrics are inspired by a traditional blues format, but infused with psychedelic influences that were characteristic of the era.
Creative Influence
Clapton's lyrical guitar style on "Strange Brew" heavily influenced many players in the late '60s and early '70s. The song's unique combination of blues, rock, and psychedelic elements was groundbreaking.
Chart Performance
"Strange Brew" reached #17 on the UK Singles Chart but did not chart in the United States.
Music Video
The promotional music video for "Strange Brew" features Cream performing the song at the Revolution club in London.
Recording
The original version of "Strange Brew" was a rough blues jam which was later refined and polished into a more structured song, becoming a classic example of Cream's innovative fusion of blues and psychedelic sounds.
Legacy
"Strange Brew" is considered one of Cream's signature songs, and it's been covered by artists including Santana and Warren Haynes.
Film Connection
The song inspired the title of a 1983 Canadian comedy film, "Strange Brew".

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