Badge (song)

"Badge" is a song written by Eric Clapton and George Harrison, and performed by Cream. It was released on their 1969 album Goodbye. The song is notable for its distinctive guitar riff, its slightly psychedelic feel, and for being one of Cream's most commercially successful singles, reaching number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.

The song's title originated when Harrison, who co-wrote the song and played rhythm guitar on it (credited as L'Angelo Misterioso due to contractual reasons), was looking at the musical score. He saw the word "bridge" written on it but part of the word was obscured. He quipped that it looked like "Badge," and the band decided to adopt that as the title.

"Badge" features a prominent Leslie speaker effect on Clapton's guitar, a technique that contributed to its unique sound. The song is considered a classic rock staple and remains a popular song on classic rock radio stations. Its catchy melody and strong instrumental performance have solidified its place in rock music history. The song typically appears on "best of" compilations for both Cream and Eric Clapton.