50 years ago today (8/9/68), seminal rock trio Cream (Clapton, Bruce, Baker) released their third album Wheels of Fire. Cream’s third album was planned to be a double album on which Atco Records’ producer Felix Pappalardi and the group would include several live performances. During a break in the band’s heavy touring schedule, studio work was done and the band included memorable tracks that include “White Room” and “Politician” along with memorable live takes “Crossroads” and “Spoonful.” Listen to the canny “Politician” off Wheels of Fire…
