Thursday 1 May 2014

Ginger Baker Asks Himself 'Why?' in Swinging New Song - Premiere

Ginger Baker performs in New York City.
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April 30, 2014 11:00 AM ET


Drummer Ginger Baker has led an extraordinary life, with stints in Cream, Blind Faith and Fela Kuti's band peppering his 74 years. Nevertheless, he remains a man of few words. On June 24th, Baker will release his first new album in 16 years – titled Why? – but right now, he has little to say about it.

Read our amazing most recent Q&A with Ginger Baker

As for the reason it took him nearly two decades to record again, he simply says "tempus fugit," Latin for "time flies."

The title track is a plodding, swinging jazz number, like many on the record, and features song breaks in which voices ask, "Why?" But when asked about the impetus behind the question, Baker responds, "Why do so many disasters follow me through my life?" and no more.

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