I'm So Glad

Album: Fresh Cream (1966)
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Songfacts®:

  • "I'm So Glad" was an old blues tune written by Nehemiah "Skip" James. When the band recorded the song, they made sure that Skip received the royalties he was entitled to, something that was not often done in those days. The money probably gave him some comfort in his last years. Skip had the opportunity to see Cream perform his song on stage before he succumbed to cancer in 1969. Jack Bruce received a letter of gratitude from his widow. >>>
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Comments: 3

  • Luna Loud from Royal Woods, MichiganI guess he's glad!
  • AnonymousHow many times does he say I'm so glad?
  • Joel from OhioA totally classy move on Ginger Baker’s part ! He did the right thing and was happy to do so I’m sure. Hard to find integrity like that these days !
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