Strange Brew
Cream
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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
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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.
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Release InformationThe 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.
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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".
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Lyrics CompositionThe 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.
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Creative InfluenceClapton'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.
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Chart Performance"Strange Brew" reached #17 on the UK Singles Chart but did not chart in the United States.
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Music VideoThe promotional music video for "Strange Brew" features Cream performing the song at the Revolution club in London.
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RecordingThe 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.
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Legacy"Strange Brew" is considered one of Cream's signature songs, and it's been covered by artists including Santana and Warren Haynes.
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Film ConnectionThe song inspired the title of a 1983 Canadian comedy film, "Strange Brew".
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