SWLABR

"SWLABR" is a song by British rock band Cream from their 1967 album Disraeli Gears and later released as the B-side to the single "Sunshine of Your Love". The lyrics were written by Pete Brown, and the music was composed by Jack Bruce.

Song title and lyrical meaning

The song's title is an initialism for "She Walks Like a Bearded Rainbow", although Jack Bruce once acknowledged that the W stood for "Was" rather than "Walks". This alternative title was also referenced by Pete Brown in a 2006 interview.

Compilation appearances

SWLABR was released on the following compilation albums by Cream:

A live version of "SWLABR" was released on BBC Sessions and the Deluxe Edition of Disraeli Gears. A four-minute outtake also appeared on the Disraeli Gears Deluxe Edition.

Personnel

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