Four Until Late

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About Four Until Late

"From Four Until Late" (or "From Four Till Late") is a blues song written by Delta blues musician Robert Johnson. He recorded it in Dallas, Texas, during his second to last session for producer Don Law on June 19, 1937. The lyrics contained his philosophical lines of "a man is like a prisoner, and he's never satisfied". British rock group Cream recorded the song for their debut album Fresh Cream in 1966. Guitarist Eric Clapton provided the lead vocal. Clapton also recorded another version of the song on his Sessions for Robert J album in 2004.  


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1999
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From four until late
I was wringing my hands and crying.
From four until late
I was wringing my hands and crying.
I believe to my soul
That your daddy's Gulfport bound.

From four until late,
She made me a no-good barroom clown.
From four until late,
She made me a no-good barroom clown.
You know she won't do nothing
But tear a good man's reputation down.

A woman is like a dresser,
Some man always running through its drawers.
A woman is like a dresser,
Some man always running through its drawers.
She cause so many men
To wear an apron overall.

When I leave this town
I will bid you fare farewell.
When I leave this town
I will bid you fare farewell.
And when I return again,
You'll have a great long story to tell.

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Written by: ROBERT JOHNSON

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Four Until Late" is performed by the English rock band, Cream. This group was formed in 1966 and consisted of Eric Clapton on guitar, Jack Bruce on bass and vocals, and Ginger Baker on drums.
Release Information
The song "Four Until Late" was featured in the band's debut album "Fresh Cream," which was released in December 1966.
Song Writer
Although the rendition by Cream received the most popularity, the song was originally not written by any of the band members. "Four Until Late" is actually a cover of a Robert Johnson song. Johnson, a famous blues singer and guitarist, originally recorded the song in 1936.
Clapton's Influence
Eric Clapton, as the band's guitarist, is known to have made significant contributions to the band's sound and style. His blues inspirations are reflected in songs like "Four Until Late."
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Four Until Late" depict a story of love and yearning, true to the blues tradition. It’s about a man waiting for his woman who has been gone and absent, as he begs for her return.
Song Length
The track is one of Cream's shorter songs, with a runtime of only 2 minutes and 8 seconds.
Music Style
"Four Until Late" exhibits Cream's unique blend of hard rock, psychedelic rock, and blues. This cemented the band, and by association Eric Clapton, as influential figures in the development of these music genres.
Vocalist
Despite Eric Clapton's more prominent fame, it was bassist Jack Bruce who provided the lead vocals for this track.
Reception
Although not the most popular song off their debut album, "Four Until Late" helped showcase Cream's homage to traditional blues, which resonated with many fans of rock and blues music.
Robert Johnson Tribute
Eric Clapton is a noted fan of Robert Johnson. His decision to cover "Four Until Late" with Cream can been seen as a tribute to Johnson's influence in the world of blues music.

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