Badge
Eric Clapton
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Thinkin' 'bout the times you drove in my car. Thinkin' that I might have drove you too far. And I'm thinkin' 'bout the love that you laid on my table. I told you not to wander 'round in the dark. I told you 'bout the swans, that they live in the park. Then I told you 'bout our kid, now he's married to mabel. Yes, I told you that the light goes up and down. Don't you notice how the wheel goes 'round? And you better pick yourself up from the ground Before they bring the curtain down, Yes, before they bring the curtain down. Talkin' 'bout a girl that looks quite like you. She didn't have the time to wait in the queue. She cried away her life since she fell off the cradle.
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Written by: Eric Patrick Clapton, George Harrison
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Formation History"Badge" is a song written by rock band Cream and Eric Clapton. Although Cream was primarily composed of Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton, and Ginger Baker, Clapton led the way for this particular song.
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Collaboration with the BeatlesThe song was co-written with George Harrison of The Beatles, showcasing a significant collaboration between two of the biggest influencers in the rock music industry.
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Song Name OriginThe title "Badge" was actually an accident. While Clapton was writing down the chords, Harrison had left a note with "Bridge" written on it. Clapton misread it as "Badge," and the name stuck.
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Album Success"Badge" appeared on Cream's final studio album "Goodbye," which was a huge success, reaching No. 2 in the UK charts and No. 1 in the US.
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George Harrison's PseudonymFor legal reasons, George Harrison was credited under the pseudonym "L'Angelo Misterioso" on the song due to contractual issues with his label.
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Impact and LegacyDespite the band's short lived career, "Badge" and many of Cream's other songs have been frequently covered by a variety of artists and have grabbed a spot in the Rolling Stone magazine's list "500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
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Guitar Innovation"Badge" was one of the first songs, if not the first, to feature a guitar through a Leslie speaker. This produces a distinctive sound that is almost chorale-like.
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Unique Song Structure"Badge" is notable for its unique structure and complexity, featuring multiple key changes, tempo changes, and an instrumental bridge that served as the inspiration for the song's name.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was released as a single in April 1969 and went on to reach No. 18 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 60 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Live PerformancesAfter the breakup of Cream, Clapton continued to include "Badge" in his live performances - a testament to its lasting legacy and popularity.
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