White Room

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"White Room" is a song by British rock band Cream, composed by bassist Jack Bruce with lyrics by poet Pete Brown. They recorded it for the studio half of the 1968 double album Wheels of Fire. In September, a shorter US single edit (without the third verse) was released for AM radio stations, although album-oriented FM radio stations played the full album version. The subsequent UK single release in January 1969 used the full-length album version of the track.


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2000
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In the white room with black curtains near the station
Blackroof country, no gold pavements, tired starlings
Silver horses ran down moonbeams in your dark eyes
Dawnlight smiles on you leaving, my contentment
I'll wait in this place where the sun never shines

Wait in this place where the shadows run from themselves
You said no strings could secure you at the station
Platform ticket, restless diesels, goodbye windows
I walked into such a sad time at the station
As I walked out, felt my own need just beginning
I'll wait in the queue when the trains come back

Lie with you where the shadows run from themselves
At the party she was kindness in the hard crowd
Consolation for the old wound now forgotten
Yellow tigers crouched in jungles in her dark eyes
She's just dressing, goodbye windows, tired starlings
I'll sleep in this place with the lonely crowd;

Lie in the dark where the shadows run from themselves

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Written by: Jack Bruce, Pete Brown

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15 facts about this song

Band Composition
"White Room" is a song performed by British supergroup Cream, consisting of Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton, and Ginger Baker. Jack Bruce was the lead vocalist and bass guitarist for the band.
Label Classification
The song "White Room" was produced under the record label Polydor.
Single Release
"White Room" was originally released as a single in 1968.
Album Feature
The song features on the band’s final studio album "Wheels of Fire."
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "White Room" peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
Bruce’s Role
Jack Bruce has written most of the song's lyrics, which speak about depression and hopelessness.
Song Structure
This song is known for its distinctive 'Wah-Wah' guitar introduction by Eric Clapton.
Popular Recognition
"White Room" is considered one of Cream's biggest hits and is often seen as an exemplary track of the psychedelic rock genre.
Lyric Interpretation
The lyrics of the song are known to be slightly enigmatic, depicting a tale of existential crisis.
Song Length
The album version of "White Room" lasts for approximately five minutes, while the single version is about three minutes.
Impact on Pop Culture
The song was used in several movies and TV series, including Goodfellas, The Simpsons, and The X-Files, helping it maintain its relevance years after its original release.
Reunion Performance
Cream performed "White Room" during their reunion concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in London in May 2005.
Inspiration and Production
The song was written in a literal white room in which Jack Bruce resided in a former mansion.
Cover Versions
Various artists including The Vines, Helloween, and Joel Hoekstra have covered "White Room".
Recognition in Music Industry
In 2009, the song was named the 376th best song of all time by Rolling Stone magazine.

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