Recorded in 1980, this Jack Bruce solo outing finds the legendary Cream bassist joined by drummer Billy Cobham, keys player David Sancious, and guitarist Clem Clemson. As one might expect, the musicianship throughout is superlative, yet those expecting the blues-rock of Cream will be in for a surprise. Bruce and company draw on jazz, rock, and art-pop elements throughout, so that I’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO DO THIS fits nicely alongside other progressive pop fusion from the early ‘80s. “Hit and Run,” “Dancing on Air,” and “Bird Alone” are among the highlights. (AllMusic Review by Anthony Tognazzini)
Hard to believe that it was 37 years ago that I bought my first copy of this album on vinyl. It seemed to take ages before a commercial CD version was issued. When it did I just had to get it again.
I was a big Cream fan and Jack Bruce's Bass playing and unique vocals became part of my daily musical diet. I have most of his solo work but somehow I tend to play this one more frequently.
I've also included a very good live fm recording of this band from 1981 that I picked up on the net. Some lovely Blues based guitar from Clem Clemson and David Sancious is great on keyboards, guitar and b.vocals. Billy Cobham on drums...does it get any better ? And JB is awesome ! - Gus
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Jack Bruce And Friends - I've Always Wanted To Do This (1980) 320 : http://www81.zippyshare.com/v/WsQCN0D4/file.html
Jack Bruce & Friends - The University of Surrey-Guildford-UK 11-05-81 fm 224 : http://www13.zippyshare.com/v/H4PrS8U9/file.html
Many, many thanks for these Gus and, too, the other posts especially Ms. Joni and Jaco. You've almost singlehandedly rescued this blog from merely gathering cobwebs and I hope Poppachubby's absence is solely a reflection of a busy family and professional life, rather than something more serious. All of the recent posts have been interesting and thoroughly enjoyable listening but this post is great. I did not have the second recording.
As great as he was with Cream, I have to admit I find Bruce's solo career more interesting and varied. He seemed to relish the freedom of being unleashed to experiment with the full range of his taste in music, especially jazz, and, of course, he was always a supreme base player. One has to wonder what he would be working on now, had he lived, because there is no doubt he'd still be playing with some unexpected combination of great musicians. Just one lout's opinion, of course. Again, thanks so much.
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