Rocks first super group was on the verge of imploding as Wheels of Fire was released in the summer of 1968. Cream was at best a short term proposition anyway with the volatile relationship between Bruce and Baker being held together by Clapton.  One of the biggest bands in the world at the time of their self imposed demise, this album proved that success doesnt buy happiness as it immediately hit the top of the charts in the US. It is ironic that as Cream were having their inter-band squabbles; their chief rival in terms of being another power trio with phenomenally talented musicianship, the Jimi Hendrix Experience, was also having their own difficulties at maintaining harmony. Incidentally, Wheels was one of the first successful double albums, predating the Beatles White Album by a few short months but unlike the latter, the Cream record was one side studio, one side live. The studio side is worthy of comparison to the other great Cream discs though Clapton doesnt have a composition or lead vocal credit but there is no doubt he was the driving force behind blues adaptations Sitting on Top of the World and Born Under a Bad Sign.  His guitar is as majestic as ever and his solos on White Room added to the legend as this became, for many, Creams signature tune.  White Room also saw the apogee of Jack Bruces songwriting partnership with Pete Brown along with Politician and Deserted Cities of the Heart. Ginger Baker contributed a true psychedelic curiosity in Pressed Rat and Warthog as each member made lasting and memorable contributions on the studio LP. The live LP featured Cream in all their improvisational glory and must have contributed to thousands of young virtuoso wannabes practicing day and night in the hope that they could one day emulate their heroes. Crossroads remains one rocks greatest tracks and one of the definitive Eric Clapton jams, absolutely stunning! Spoonful and Toad are stretched out beyond belief while Bruce gets to shine on harmonica on Traintime. Cream may not have created the extended guitar or drum solo, but it is hard to argue that they didn't have a major influence in how heavy rock concerts would be performed in the coming decades. Wheels of Fire would not be official last album by the band but it was a true flexing of the muscles as Cream put their personal turmoil aside and delivered a performance for the ages.believe Im sinking down.