Badge

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"Badge" is a song performed by British rock music group Cream. It was written by Eric Clapton and George Harrison, and was included as a track on Cream's final album, Goodbye. Also issued as a single in March 1969, "Badge" peaked at number 18 in the United Kingdom and number 60 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.


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1988
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Thinkin' 'bout the times you drove in my car.
Thinkin' that I might have drove you too far.
And I'm thinkin' 'bout the love that you laid on my table.

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.

Yes, I told you that the light goes up and down.
Don't you notice how the wheel goes 'round?
And you better pick yourself up from the ground
Before they bring the curtain down,
Yes, before they bring the curtain down.

Talkin' 'bout a girl that looks quite like you.
She didn't have the time to wait in the queue.
She cried away her life since she fell off the cradle.

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Eric Clapton

Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE (born 30 March 1945) is an English guitarist and singer-songwriter. Clapton is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once as a solo artist, and separately as a member of The Yardbirds and Cream. Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time. Clapton ranked second in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and fourth in Gibson's Top 50 Guitarists of All Time. more »

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Written by: Eric Patrick Clapton, George Harrison

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10 facts about this song

Formation History
"Badge" is a song written by rock band Cream and Eric Clapton. Although Cream was primarily composed of Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton, and Ginger Baker, Clapton led the way for this particular song.
Collaboration with the Beatles
The song was co-written with George Harrison of The Beatles, showcasing a significant collaboration between two of the biggest influencers in the rock music industry.
Song Name Origin
The title "Badge" was actually an accident. While Clapton was writing down the chords, Harrison had left a note with "Bridge" written on it. Clapton misread it as "Badge," and the name stuck.
Album Success
"Badge" appeared on Cream's final studio album "Goodbye," which was a huge success, reaching No. 2 in the UK charts and No. 1 in the US.
George Harrison's Pseudonym
For legal reasons, George Harrison was credited under the pseudonym "L'Angelo Misterioso" on the song due to contractual issues with his label.
Impact and Legacy
Despite the band's short lived career, "Badge" and many of Cream's other songs have been frequently covered by a variety of artists and have grabbed a spot in the Rolling Stone magazine's list "500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
Guitar Innovation
"Badge" was one of the first songs, if not the first, to feature a guitar through a Leslie speaker. This produces a distinctive sound that is almost chorale-like.
Unique Song Structure
"Badge" is notable for its unique structure and complexity, featuring multiple key changes, tempo changes, and an instrumental bridge that served as the inspiration for the song's name.
Chart Performance
The song was released as a single in April 1969 and went on to reach No. 18 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 60 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Live Performances
After the breakup of Cream, Clapton continued to include "Badge" in his live performances - a testament to its lasting legacy and popularity.

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