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Here are the words to a song that was named after a mis-spelling or a confusion created when George wrote «bridge» and Eric, having mis-read it, thought it said «badge» and then went on to name the song «Badge». Therefore the name means nothing reference the words of the song. Regardless of the name, the song is smashing good, a hell of a bloody good one for sure, y’all…
BADGE
Thinkin’ ‘bout the times you drove in my car.
Thinkin’ that I might have drove you too far.
And I’m thinkin’ ‘bout the love that you laid on my table.
I told you not to wander ‘round in the dark.
I told you ‘bout the swans, that they live in the park.
Then I told you ‘bout our kid: now he’s married to Mabel.
Yes, I told you that the light goes up and down.
Don’t you notice how the wheel goes ‘round?
And you better pick yourself up from the ground
Before they bring the curtain down.
Yes, before they bring the curtain down.
Ah Ah Ah, yeh yeh yeh
Ah Ah Ah, yeh yeh yeh
Talkin’ ‘bout a girl that looks quite like you.
She didn’t have the time to wait in the queue.
She cried away her life since she fell off the cradle.
«Badge» came from Cream’s fourth and last album Goodbye from 1969. When George Harrison and Eric Clapton were in the process of writing the song, and Eric misnaming it, Ringo Starr walked in drunk and told them about the swans that they live in the park…
It must have been fun back in those days with such creative people.
Cheers…
JaZzArt en València 
This is fascinating. I love this song. I did not have any idea about the name of the song or the reference to swans. I can’t imagine how fun and exciting it would be to be recording back then. This is a really fun post. We both enjoyed it Francisco. Hugs to you both!!
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So glad to hear that! Yes I’ve always liked it, used to play it back in the day…
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I bet you did, you are a very talented musician. Sending hugs to you both and flowers to Gül. ❤️🤗
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🌹♥️🙏🏻
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Vaya recuerdo Francisco. Realmente muy buena la canción.
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Gracias Manuel, una de mis favoritas.
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Interesting blog post, Francis. I must admit, though, I don’t remember ever hearing this song. LOL! I was in high school in 1969, so I don’t know how I missed it.
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I hope you like it now Janet. Thank you! All the best and I hope all is well in NC and you get better weather. We’re a lot colder now but yet no snow…
Francis
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Great song. I loved the back story.
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Thank you Pat, yes it’s a pretty cool story…
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Recordando. Feliz NOche de Reyes
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Feliz noche de Reyes Azurea y gracias, un abrazo
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Music to my ears Francesc – and thanks for the story behind the song
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Always a pleasure my friend! I thought you would like this one, it’s a classic for sure. All the best,
Francesc
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I loved cream! thanks for this –
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Yes! Me too! Thank you Beth!
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The song is a classic and I loved the backstory you shared. Those stories seem to connect even more to the songs we love.
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Thank you my friend, this has always been a favourite of mine and I used to play it with my band back in High School!
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I think you knw how I feel about this one Francisco. Love it!.
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No doubt CB!
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When i was young i bought all of the vinyl records of this amazing band. I was very excited about every song they released. For many years there was a poster of Ginger, Jack and Eric in my kitchen.
Thank you for the beautiful memories your article showed me.
💕Have a wonderful 2022 ! 🙂
Rosie from Germany
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Thank you so much Rosie! I have always been a great fan as well and had their vinyls too! 😊 Wishing you a great year 2022! And greetings from Spain!
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Thank you, valenciartist! 💕😊
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