I'm So Glad
Cream
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[Chorus:] I'm so glad I'm so glad I'm glad, I'm glad, I'm glad Don't know what to do Don't know what to do Don't know what to do Tired of weeping Tired of moaning Tired of groaning for you [Chorus] Tired of weeping Tired of moaning Tired of groaning for you [Chorus: x8]
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Written by: NEHEMIAH CURTIS "SKIP" JAMES
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10 facts about this song
About Cream version"I'm So Glad" was adapted and performed by the British rock band Cream in 1966. It appeared as a track on their debut studio album "Fresh Cream".
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About Skip James versionThe original "I'm So Glad" was written and performed by Nehemiah Curtis "Skip" James, an American Delta blues singer. The song was recorded in 1931.
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InfluenceCream's cover of "I'm So Glad" is recognized for helping to introduce Skip James's work to a wider audience and aiding in his rediscovery during the blues revival of the 1960s.
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Musicians in CreamCream was famously composed of three members—Eric Clapton on vocals and guitar, Jack Bruce on vocals, harmonica, and bass guitar, and Ginger Baker on drums.
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Skip James's StyleSkip James was renowned for his uniquely eerie, melancholic singing and guitar-playing style which is evident in his original recording of "I'm So Glad".
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Song Composition"I'm So Glad" is notable for its repeating melodic pattern, which is complemented by a series of improvised variations in both the Skip James and Cream versions.
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Live PerformanceCream often included "I'm So Glad" in their live performances, and it was the first song they played at their 2005 reunion concerts at the Royal Albert Hall and Madison Square Garden.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song “I’m So Glad” despite being a product of the early 1930s, continues to be pivotal in the blues genre, and has been covered by numerous artists across the world.
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About Skip JamesSkip James was a self-taught musician who developed his own unique guitar and piano style. His original composition of "I'm So Glad" reflects his profound influence on the Delta Blues genre.
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Unique AccoladesSkip James was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1992, more than 60 years after he first recorded "I'm So Glad".
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