Doing That Scrapyard Thing

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About Doing That Scrapyard Thing

"Doing That Scrapyard Thing" is a song from the supergroup Cream's 1969 farewell album, Goodbye. Written by the band's bassist, Jack Bruce, as well as poet Pete Brown, the song, alongside Eric Clapton's "Badge" and Ginger Baker's "What a Bringdown," was one of Cream's final studio recordings.


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1969
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When I was young they gave me a mongrel piano,
Spent all my time inventing the cup of tea.
Writing your name in the sea,
Banging my favorite head.

Missing the last bed, waving the cheery herring,
Balancing brass bands on the tip of my toe.
Phoning your home from a tree,
Drinking my favorite loch.

When I was old they gave me a model factory,
I met three salads out on the motorway.
Leaving your name at the door,
Breaking my favorite egg. 

Missing the walrus, sharing my last banana,
Balancing zepplins on the end of my nose.
Calling your name in the zoo,
Blowing my favorite mind.

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Written by: JACK BRUCE, PETER CONSTANTINE BROWN

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8 facts about this song

Release and Composition
"Doing That Scrapyard Thing" is a song by British rock band Cream and was released in 1969. - The lyrics of the song were written by Pete Brown while the music was composed by Jack Bruce.
Album Inclusion
The song was included in their fourth and final studio album, "Goodbye," which consists of live performances and studio recordings.
Musical Style
"Doing That Scrapyard Thing" is known for its ?progressive rock style with an eclectic fusion of blues, psychedelic music, and hard rock.
Band Members Contribution
The members of the band Cream, which includes Jack Bruce on vocals and bass, Eric Clapton on guitar, and Ginger Baker on drums, all contributed to the arrangement and performance of the song.
Final Record
It's notable as one of the final new compositions that Jack Bruce performed with Cream before their disbandment in late 1968.
Absence of Live Performances
In contrast with many other Cream songs, "Doing That Scrapyard Thing" was never performed live due to the band's break-up shortly after the release of the "Goodbye" album.
Pete Brown and Jack Bruce Collaboration
"Doing That Scrapyard Thing" is one of several Cream songs where lyricist Pete Brown teamed up with Jack Bruce for song production. They proved to be a successful duo, contributing significantly to Cream's discography.
Fan Reception
While not as famous as some other Cream songs such as "Sunshine of Your Love" or "White Room", "Doing That Scrapyard Thing" is still beloved by fans for its experimental style and strong vocals by Jack Bruce.

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