Episode 166: “Crossroads” by Cream
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
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Mael Clapton and the Graham Band
Clapton was the only member of the group to play on the single. Jimmy Page invited him round to his house to jam together. Clapton didn't know that Page was taping their jam sessions. He handed those tapes over to immediate records, whether he was forced to buy his contract with the label or not depends on whose story you believe. But Clapton never truly forgave him.
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