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BLIND FAITH was cursed at its very inception by being billed as a supergroup. This was truly a pity, because for all the classic beauty of its only recording, Blind Faith was a band that never had a legitimate opportunity to come together as a performing ensemble. Hyped to the hilt and rushed into a massive, chaotic tour, the band fell apart after its final American concerts when Eric Clapton packed it in to join Delaney & Bonnie's band.
BLIND FAITH scored a big hit with its evocative acoustic ballad "Can't Find My Way Home," featuring Winwood's raspy falsetto, Clapton's poignant acoustic guitar, and Baker's pulsing brush work. But then, every song on BLIND FAITH has become an FM radio staple. "Presence of the Lord" with Winwood's fervent vocals, "Had to Cry Today" (featuring Clapton's dense, multi-tracked blues leads), and the jacked-up rockabilly of Buddy Holly's "Well Alright," are all good examples. But the band never had much of a life outside the studio, and after Blind Faith folded, Winwood and Grech joined Baker's Air Force before reforming Traffic. Clapton began moving away from extended improvisations into more tightly structured song forms on his first solo album, ERIC CLAPTON, and proceeded in the same direction with Derek & The Dominos.
Originally released on Atco (33-304)/Polydor (583 059).
Recorded at Olympic & Morgan Studios, London, England between February & June, 1969.
Reissue producer: Bill Levenson.
Engineers include: Andy Johns, Alan O'Duffy, Keith Harwood.
Blind Faith: Steve Winwood (vocals, guitar, piano, organ, bass); Eric Clapton (vocals, guitar); Rick Grech (violin, bass); Ginger Baker (drums, percussion).
Producer: Jimmy Miller.
Rolling Stone (9/6/69, p.27) - "...with Blind Faith, Clapton appears to have found his groove at last. Every solo is a model of economy, well-thought-out and well-executed with a good deal more subtlety and feeling than we have come to expect from Clapton..." -Lester Bangs Q (4/01, p.116) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...[This album] has much to admire, not least Steve Winwood's rarely bettered vocal contributions which make him sound every inch the aged Deep South bluesman..." Stereo Review's CD Buyer's Guide - "...For 20 years this has been a cornerstone in any basic rock library. MFSL's CD is the one to choose. The Ultradisc brings the brisk, jazzy music up-close and in living color..."
gotta hear it steve winwood, eric clapton, ginger baker. If only jack bruce would have came with the package...Anyways, its a classic and should be heard by all musicians and music lovers Submitted by zola (Flint, MI, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 2 of 2 found this helpful.
Agree 100%... The reviews are right-on. This is a great lineup of artists, the songs are classic. The kind of tunes you want to hear on a Saturday afternoon.
Favorite tune: Can't Find My Way Home, although the drum solo in "do what you like" is one of the best! Submitted by JC (Deep in the heart of Texas) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Blind Faith - 'nuf said!! Do you need to add to your 60's catalog? Blind Faith. Want to hear some of the best music from the 60's? Blind Faith. What do you get when you add a little Cream to Traffic? Blind Faith.
This is a classic album, a wonderful snapshot of the music scene in 1969. Every moment, every note, every splash cymbal from Ginger Baker is a gem. This album is nearly perfect and is still as fresh today as it was the year after the "Summer of Love."
Put in the CD, light the incense, fire up the black light and "Do What You Like." Submitted by bongolong (Silverado, CA, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
GREAT PRODUCTION , BUT.... TAKE THE THREE STUDIO TUNES FROM GOODBYE CREAM AND SUBSTITUTE THEM FOR "DO WHAT YOU LIKE" AND YOU WOULD HAVE A REALLY GOOD RECORD.AS IT STANDS , THERE IS TOO MUCH FILLER AND NOT ENOUGH REAL CREATIVITY.A WASTE OF BOTH WINWOOD'S AND CLAPTON'S TALENTS.
PRODUCTION***** PERFORMANCE** Submitted by ARTISTE (MUSIKHALLE) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Best Rock ever I've been listeing to this album since it first came out, on LP. This is a timeless collection of music that is as good today as it was back then. Submitted by steventobias (Chula Vista, CA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
gotta hear it
GREAT PRODUCTION , BUT....
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