After much speculation, the eagerly anticipated Cream reunion took place May 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 6th at London's Royal Albert Hall. In what was one of the must-see events of the decade, the legendary trio-Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce and Eric Clapton-lit up the 8,000-capacity hall with such classic material as “Badge,” “I’m So Glad,” “Crossroads,” “Sunshine Of Your Love,” and plenty more. Come October, we will have the DVD of the event. Available for pre-order soon.

For me, there are two major ones. First, Jefferson Starship's 1976 release Spitfire . Not necessarily because she's (I guess that's supposed to be Grace Slick), getting high, but also because of how the smoke curves around and becomes the dragon she's sitting on. Second, Deep Purple's 1970 Deep Purple in Rock . Looks like a better use of Mount Rushmore to me. So, what album covers make you say, "Wow, heavy, man!"? Please don't post huge pics.

The URLs are to the lyrics only. #5 "Sleigh Ride" by the Ronnettes. Not really a Christmas Song. It never mentions Christmas. It's a winter song. But with Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound", Ronnie's voice and the orchestra, it grabs me every time. http://www.41051.com/xmaslyrics/sleighride.html #4. "The Marvelous Toy" by the Chad Mitchell Trio. Supposedly, it's also been recorded by Peter, Paul and Mary. I don't think I've heard their version. Not really a Christmas song, either, but like ...