ON RECORD
Michael Bloomfield pioneered the new sound of blues-rock in recordings with the Butterfield Blues Band, with his own horn band, the Electric Flag, and with Al Kooper's "Super Session" dates. But he also participated in numerous other sessions. Here is a detailed listing of many of those releases.
RECORDINGS
Michael records a demo in Norman Dayron's apartment, Chicago, 1964. Photo courtesy of Norman Dayron
BLOOMFIELD BOX SET
From His Head to His Heart
to His Hands
Michael Bloomfield Box Set
Sony Legacy
Thanks to the determination of Al Kooper and a committed crew of able collaborators, the long-awaited Michael Bloomfield box set is a reality. Released in 2014, the set consists of three music CDs, a 60-minute DVD biography and an informative booklet. The music discs cover three phases of Michael Bloomfield's seventeen-year career and are titled "Roots," "Jams" and "Last Licks."
The "Roots" CD contains unreleased performances from Bloomfield's demo session for producer John Hammond, early recordings by his first band The Group, selections from the two Butterfield albums that featured Michael, and a sampling of Electric Flag tunes. Bloomfield fans will want the two previously unavailable Flag performances, recorded live in concret, as well as the excerpts from Michael's audition for Columbia.
The second CD, "Jams," provides an excellent overview of the "Super Session" dates, both in the studio and in concert. With one exception, all the tunes have been previously released and will be familiar to most Bloomfield enthusiasts. Kooper has edited several of the selections, shortening them and, in one instance, combining different takes to form a single "improved" version. But the majority of the tunes just are as they were when first released.
"Last Licks," the set's third music CD, is comprised of largely of live performances, most notably from one epic concert at McCabe's Music Shop in Santa Monica from 1977. It also contains selections from Bloomfield's Fillmore West "jam" dates and a single tune from Janis Joplin's "Kozmic Blues" album that features Bloomfield's slide guitar. Dylan fans will want to hear "The Groom's Still Waiting at the Altar," a rare live performance from 1980 that has Bloomfield sitting in just months before his death in February 1981.
Filmmaker Bob Sarles' "Sweet Blues" is an engaging overview of Michael Bloomfield's life and music, and includes interviews with many 1960s stars, including Bill Graham, B.B. King, Country Joe McDonald, Barry Melton, Charlie Musselwhite, Al Kooper and Barry Goldberg. There are also recollections from Michael's late mother, Dottie, and his brother, Allen.
The booklet that accompanies the set contains detailed discographical information, commentary from producer Al Kooper and an insightful essay on Bloomfield and his music from music writer Michael Simmons. Overall, the Bloomfield box set is a satisfying musical and visual experience, a handsome addition to any '60s blues and rock collection. It's also a long-overdue confirmation of Michael Bloomfield's contribution to American popular culture.
– David Dann
1963-66
LIVE IN '63
J.B. Lenoir & Sunnyland Slim Fuel 2000
Sunnyland Slim, p, v; J.B. Lenoir, g, v; Michael Bloomfield, g; others.
Chicago, IL; 1963
(Bloomfield plays only on a few of these titles.)
Harlem Can't Be Heaven
I Want to Know
It's You Baby
Brown Skin Woman
Lend Me Your Love
J.B.'s Harp-Rack Blues
Piney Brown Blues
For You, My Love
My Dear Old Mother
I Had My Trouble
J.L.'s Blues
Everything's Gonna Be Alright
That's All Right
Louise
Mojo Boogie
The Devil Is a Busy Man
Worried Life Blues
Sunnyland Blues
RARE PERFORMANCES
Michael Bloomfield
Miller Freeman Books
*Michael Bloomfield, g, v.
Norman Dayron’s apartment, Chicago, IL; January 28, 1964
+Michael Bloomfield, g; Michael Johnson, g; Sid Warner, b;
Norm Mayell, d.
Big John’s, Chicago, IL;
October 15, 1964
++Michael Bloomfield, g; Michael Johnson, g; Charlie Musselwhite, hca; Sid Warner, b; Norm Mayell, d.
Big John’s, Chicago, IL;
October 15, 1964
**Michael Bloomfield, p.
Big John’s, Chicago IL;
October 15(?), 1964
Recordings by Norman Dayron, issued with “If You Love These Blues,” a book by Wolkin & Keenom, Miller Freeman Books, 2000
Bullet Rag*
Kingpin*
J.P. Morgan*
Last Night *
Blues for Roy+
Country Boy+
Intermission Blues**
Gotta Call Susie++
DON'T SAY I AIN'T YOUR MAN
Michael Bloomfield
Sony/Legacy
*The Group: Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Michael Johnson, g; Brian Friedman, p; Charlie Musselwhite, hca; Sid Warner, b; Norm Mayell, d.
Columbia Studio A, Chicago, IL; December 7, 1964*; March 1, 1965+; other dates through 1969
(Includes other previously issued sessions from Butterfield Blues Band, Electric Flag, Michael Bloomfield/Al Kooper, Michael Bloomfield & Friends, Nick Gravenites.)
I Feel So Good*
Goin’ Down Slow*
I’ve Got You In the Palm Of My Hand*
Last Night *
I Got My Mojo Working+
Born in Chicago
Work Song
Killing Floor
Albert's Shuffle
Stop
Mary Ann
Don't Throw Your Love on Me So Strong
Don't Think About It Baby
It Takes Time
Carmelita Skiffle
THE ORIGINAL LOST
ELEKTRA SESSIONS
Paul Butterfield Blues Band
Elektra
Paul Butterfield, v, hca; Michael Bloomfield, g, org, p; Elvin Bishop, g; Jerome Arnold, b;
Sam Lay, d.
New York, NY; Winter 1964
Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
Just to Be With You
Help Me
Hate to See You Go
Poor Boy
Nut Popper #1
Everything’s Gonna Be All Right
Rock Me
It Hurts Me Too
Our Love Is Driftin’
Take Me Back Baby
Mellow Down Easy
Ain’t No Need to Go No Further
Love Her With a Feeling
Piney Brown Blues
That’s All Right
Goin’ Down Slow
THE PAUL BUTTERFIELD
BLUES BAND
Paul Butterfield Blues Band
Elektra
Paul Butterfield, v, hca; Michael Bloomfield, g; Elvin Bishop, g; Mark Naftalin, org; Jerome Arnold, b; Sam Lay, d, v.
New York, NY; September 9, other dates, 1965
Shake Your Money Maker
Born in Chicago
Blues with a Feeling
Thank You Mr. Poobah
I Got My Mojo Working
Mellow Down Easy
Last Night
Screamin’
Our Love Is Drifting
Mystery Train
Look Over Yonder’s Wall
HIGHWAY 61 REVISITED
Bob Dylan
Columbia
Bob Dylan, v, g, hca; Al Gorgoni, Michael Bloomfield, g; Al Kooper, org; Frank Owens, Paul Griffin, p; Russ Savakus, Joseph Macho, Jr., Harvey Brooks, b; Bobby Gregg, Sam Lay, d; Bruce Langhorne, tamb.
New York, NY; June 15, 16, July 29, 30, August 2, 1965
Like A Rolling Stone
Tombstone Blues
It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry
From A Buick 6
Ballad Of A Thin Man
Queen Jane Approximately
Highway 61 Revisited
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
Desolation Row
EAST-WEST LIVE
Paul Butterfield Blues Band Winner 447
Paul Butterfield, v, hca; Michael Bloomfield, g, org, p; Elvin Bishop, g; Jerome Arnold, b; Billy Davenport, d.
Hollywood, CA, Chicago, IL, Huntington Beach, CA; 1966-1967
East-West #1
East-West #2
East-West #3
EAST-WEST
Paul Butterfield Blues Band
Elektra
Paul Butterfield, v, hca; Michael Bloomfield, g, org, p; Elvin Bishop, g; Jerome Arnold, b; Billy Davenport, d.
Los Angeles, CA; Chicago, IL; Feb., May, July 1966
Walkin’ Blues
Get Out of My Life, Woman
I Got A Mind to Give Up Living
All These Blues
Work Song
Mary, Mary
Two Trains Running
Never Say No
East-West
1967-69
CHERRY RED
Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson
Bluesway
Vinson, as, v; Buddy Lucas, ts, hca; Michael Bloomfield*, g; Patti Bown, p, org; unknown g, b, d.
New York, NY; March 1967
Cherry Red
Cadillac Blues
Juice Head Baby*
Alimony Blues*
Somebody’s Got to Go
Flat Broke Blues*
Old Maid Got Married
Workin’ Blues
Wee Baby Blues
Good Night Baby Blues
SOUNDTRACK TO "THE TRIP"
Electric Flag
Sidewalk
Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Barry Goldberg, org, p, hrpscd; Harvey Brooks, b; Buddy Miles, d, perc; Marcus Doubleday, tp; Peter Strazza, ts; Nick Gravenites, v, g; Paul Beaver, moog syn; Bobby Notkoff, el viol.
Los Angeles, CA; April, May 1967
Peter’s Trip
Joint Passing
Psyche Soap
M-23
Synesthesia
A Little Head
Hobbit
Inner Pocket
Fewghh
Green and Gold
The Other Ed Norton
Flash, Bam, Pow
Home Room
Peter Gets Off
Practice Music
Fine Jung Thing
Senior Citizen
Gettin' Hard
A LONG TIME COMIN'
Electric Flag
Columbia
Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Barry Goldberg, org; Harvey Brooks, b; Buddy Miles, d, v; Marcus Doubleday, tp; Peter Strazza, ts; Herbie Rich, bar; Nick Gravenites, v; plus Richie Havens, sitar; Paul Beaver, moog syn; Bobby Notkoff, Julius Held, Leo Daruczek, George Brown, Charles McCracken, vi; Sivuca, g.
Columbia Studios, Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY; July, Sept., Dec. 1967; January 1968
Groovin’ Is Easy
Over-Lovin’ You
She Should Have Just
Sittin’ in Circles
You Don’t Realize
Killing Floor
Texas
Another Country
Wine
Easy Rider
THE BEST OF THE
ELECTRIC FLAG
Electric Flag
Columbia
Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Barry Goldberg, Michael Fonfara, org; Harvey Brooks, b; Buddy Miles, d, v; Marcus Doubleday, tp; Peter Strazza, ts; Herbie Rich, bar; Nick Gravenites, v; plus Richie Havens, sitar; Paul Beaver, moog syn; Bobby Notkoff, Julius Held, Leo Daruczek, George Brown, Charles McCracken, vi; Sivuca, g.
Monterey Pop Festival, June 17, 1967; Columbia Studios, San Francisco & Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY; July, September, December 1967; January 1968
(This release contains the tunes from "A Long Time Comin'," alternate takes, sessions without Bloomfield and performances from Monterey.)
Groovin’ Is Easy
She Should Have Just
Sittin’ in Circles
You Don’t Realize
Killing Floor
Texas
Another Country
Easy Rider
Movie Music-Improvisation
Soul Searchin'
See to Your Neighbor
With Time There Is Change
Nothing to Do
Hey Little Girl
Drinkin' Wine
The Night Time Is the
Right Time
SUPER SESSION
Al Kooper/Mike Bloomfield/Steve Stills
Columbia
Michael Bloomfield,* Steve Stills, g; Kooper, org, ondioline, v; Barry Goldberg, el p; Harvey Brooks, b; Eddie Hoh, d; unknown horn section.
Los Angeles, CA; May 28, 29, 1968
Albert’s Shuffle*
Stop*
Man’s Temptation*
His Holy Modal Majesty*
Really*
It Takes a Train to Laugh
Season of the Witch
Season of the Witch, remix
You Don't Love Me
Harvey's Tune
THE LIVE ADVENTURES OF MIKE
BLOOMFIELD AND AL KOOPER
Michael Bloomfield/Al Kooper
Columbia
Al Kooper, org, v; Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Roosevelt Gook (Kooper), p; John Kahn, b; Skip Prokop, d; Elvin Bishop,* Carlos Santana,+ g; Paul Simon, v..
Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, CA; September 26-28, 1968
Opening Speech
59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy)
I Wonder Who
Her Holy Modal Highness
The Weight
Mary Ann
Together ’Til the End of Time
That’s All Right, Mama
Green Onions
Sonny Boy Williamson+
No More Lonely Nights*
Dear Mr. Fantasy
Don't Throw Your Love on Me So Strong
Finale – Refugee
THE LOST CONCERT TAPES
Michael Bloomfield/Al Kooper
Sony
Al Kooper, org, p, v; Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Johnny Winter*, g, v; Paul Harris, p; Jerry Jemmott, b; John Cresci, d.
Fillmore East, New York, NY; December 13, 1968
Bloomfield’s Introduction
One Way Out
Introduction of Johnny Winter
It’s My Own Fault*
59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy)
Tell Me Partner
That’s All Right, Mama
Together ’Til the End of Time
Don’t Throw Your Love on Me So Strong
Season of the Witch
MY LABORS
Nick Gravenites
Columbia
Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Mark Naftalin, p; Ira Kamin, org; John Kahn, b; Bob Jones, d; Rienol Andino, conga; John Wilmeth, tp; Noel Jewkes, ts; Gerald Oshita, Snooky Flowers, bar; Nick Gravenites, v.
Fillmore West, San Francisco, CA; January 30, 31, 1969
Members of Quicksilver Messenger Service*
San Francisco, 1969
Killing My Love
Gypsy Good Time
Holy Moly
Moon Tune
Wintry Country Side
Throw Your Dog a Bone*
My Labors*
Good as You've Been to This World*
Live at Bill Graham’s
Fillmore West
Michael Bloomfield & Friends
Columbia
Michael Bloomfield, Jesse Ed Davis,* g, v; Mark Naftalin, p; Ira Kamin, org; John Kahn, b; Bob Jones, d; Rienol Andino, conga; John Wilmeth, tp; Noel Jewkes, ts; Gerald Oshita, Snooky Flowers, bar; Nick Gravenites, v; Taj Mahal,* v, hca.
Fillmore West, San Francisco, CA; January 30, 31, 1969
It Takes Time
Oh, Mama
Love Got Me
Blues on the Westside
One More Mile to Go*
It’s About Time
Carmelita Skiffle
FATHERS AND SONS
Muddy Waters & Friends
Chess
Muddy Waters, g, v; Phil Upchurch, Michael Bloomfield, Paul Asbell, g; Jeff Carp, Paul Butterfield, hca; Duck Dunn, b; Sam Lay, Buddy Miles, d.
Chicago, IL; April 21-23, 1969; Civic Auditorium, Chicago, IL; April 24, 1969
All Aboard
Mean Disposition
Blow Wind, Blow
Can’t Lose What You Ain’t Never Had
Walkin’ Through the Park
40 Days and 40 Nights
Standin’ Round Cryin’
I’m Ready
24 Hours
Sugar Sweet
Sad Letter
Country Boy
Oh Yeah
Someday Baby
Live the Life I Love
I Feel So Good
Long Distance Call
Baby, Please Don’t Go
Honey Bee
The Same Thing
Got My Mojo Workin,’
Parts 1 & 2
IT'S NOT KILLING ME
Michael Bloomfield
Columbia
Michael Bloomfield, g, p, v; Fred Olsen, g; Michael Melford, g, mandolin, v; Orville Rhodes, pdl stl g; Ira Kamin, org; Mark Naftalin, p; Roy Ruby, p; Richard Santi, acc; John Kahn, b; Bob Jones, d, v; Marcus Doubleday, tp; Ron Stallings, as; Mark Teel, ts; Gerald Oshita, bar; Nick Gravenites, Diane Tribuno, Ace of Cups, v.
Los Angeles and San Francisco, CA; May 19, other dates, 1969
If You See My Baby
For Anyone You Meet
Good Old Guy
Far Too Many Nights
It’s Not Killing Me
Next Time You See Me
Michael’s Lament
Why Must My Baby
The Ones I Loved Are Gone
Don’t Think About It, Baby
Goofers
WEEDS
Brewer & Shipley
Kama Sutra
Michael Brewer, Tom Shipley, v, g; Michael Bloomfield,* g; Fred Olsen, g; Orville Rhodes, pdl stl g; Mark Naftalin, Nicky Hopkins, p; Ira Kamin, org; Richard Greene, vi; John Kahn, Robert Huberman, b; Bob Jones, d; Rienol Andino, conga; Nick Gravenites, v.
San Francisco, CA; 1969
Lady Like You
Rise Up (Easy Rider)
Boomerang
Indian Summer
All Along the Watchtower *
People Love Each Other
Pigs Head*
Oh Sweet Lady
Too Soon Tomorrow
Wichi-Tai-To*
GOT DEM OL' KOZMIC BLUES AGAIN, MAMA!
Janis Joplin
Columbia
Janis Joplin, v; Michael Bloomfield, prod, g*; Richard Kermode, org; Brad Campbell, b; Maury Baker or Louie Castille, d; Luis Gasca, tp; Terry Clements, ts; Snooky Flowers, bar; Nick Gravenites, prod.
New York, NY; June 16-26, 1969
Try
One Good Man*
Maybe*
As Good As You've Been to This World
To Love Somebody*
Kozmic Blues
Little Girl Blue
Work Me, Lord*
TWO JEWS BLUES
Barry Goldberg and ...
Buddah
Goldberg, p, org, v; Michael Bloomfield, g; Eddie Hinton, g; Charlie Musselwhite, hca; David Hood, b; Eddie Hoh, d; Peter Strazza, ts; Mick Weiser, v; unknown horn section, vocal group.
Los Angeles, CA; Spring 1968
(Bloomfield does not play on the other titles on this album.)
That’s Alright, Mama
Maxwell Street Shuffle
Blues for Barry and ... (Dedicated to Big John’s)
Jimi the Fox (Dedicated to
Jimi Hendrix)
NOTHIN' BUT THE BLUES
Barry Goldberg & Friends
Laser Light
Barry Goldberg, org; Michael Bloomfield*, g, v; Harvey Mandel, g; Roy Ruby, b; Eddie Hoh, d;
Bob Greenspan, v.
Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA; 1969
Los Angeles and San Francisco, CA; May 19, other dates, 1969
(Bloomfield does not play on the other titles on this CD.)
Sweet Home Chicago*
Long Hard Journey (One More Mile)*
1970-76
BRAND NEW
Woody Herman Orchestra
Fantasy
Woody Herman, cl, v; Tony Klatka, Tom Harrell, Buddy Powers, Forrest Buchtel, Bobby Byrne, tp; Bobby Burgess, Ira Nepus, Don Switzer, tbn; Sal Nistico, Frank Tiberi, Steve Lederer, Gene Smookler, rds; Michael Bloomfield*, g; Alan Broadbent, el p; Alan Read, b; Ed Soph, d.
San Francisco, CA; March 1971
Sidewalk Stanley*
Proud Mary*
Hitch Hike on the Possum Trot Line*
Since I Fell for You*
After Hours
Love In Silent Amber
I Almost Lost My Mind
Adam's Apple
"Steelyard Blues" Soundtrack
Michael Bloomfield/
Nick Gravenites
Warner Bros.
Maria Muldaur, v, g; Paul Butterfield, hca; Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Merle Saunders, p, org; John Kahn, b; Christopher Parker, d; Nick Gravenites, v, g, prod; Annie Sampson, v.
Los Angeles, CA; Fall 1972
Swing With It
Brand New Family
Woman's Love
Make The Headlines
Georgia Blues
My Bag (The Oysters)
Common Ground
Being Different
I've Been Searching
Do I Care
Lonesome Star Blues
Here I Come (There She Goes)
If You Cared
Theme From Steelyard Blues (Drive Again)
TRIUMVIRATE
John Hammond/Michael Bloomfield/Dr. John
Columbia
John Hammond, g, hca, v; Michael Bloomfield, g; Dr. John, p, org, g, bjo, perc; Thomas Jefferson Kaye, g; Chris Ethridge, b; Fred Staehle, d; plus Blue Mitchell, tp; George Bohanon, tbn; James Gordon, bar; Jerome Jumonville, ts.
San Francisco, CA; January 1973
Cha-Dooky-Doo
Last Night
I Yi Yi
Just to Be with You
Baby Let Me Kiss You
Sho’ ‘Bout to Drive Me Wild
It Hurts Me Too
Rock Me Baby
Ground Hog Blues
Pretty Thing
The Trip
TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT
Michael Bloomfield
CBS Records
Michael Bloomfield, g, v, org; Mark Naftalin, p, org, vbs, marimba, acc, tbn; Barry Goldberg, org; Roger Troy, b, v; George Rains, d; Nick Gravenites, v. Additional personnel included Jimmy Vincent, rhtm g; Howard Whales, kybds; John Wilmeth, tp, arr; Mel Graves, Ron Stallings(?), ts; Harry Mann, as; Hart McNee, bar; Chuck Bennett, tbn; Joe Bullock, Ollie Griffin, Tommy Tony, singers from the Church of God in Christ, bgnd v.
Columbia Studios, San Francisco, CA; 1973
Try It Before You Buy It
Midnight on the Radio
Your Friends
Tomorrow Night
Let Them Talk
Been Treated Wrong
When It All Comes Down
Lights Out
Baby Come On
Shine On Love
When I Get Home
CASTING PEARLS
Mill Valley Bunch
Abraxas
Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Ron Cimille, Fred Olsen, Tom Richards, Craig Tarwater, Chicken Billy Thorton, g; Russell Dashiell, g, v; Lee Michaels, Mark Naftalin, Ira Kamin, kybds; John Kahn, Mark Ryan, b; Rick Dey, b, v; Tony Dey, Spencer Dryden, Rick Jaeger, Jeffrey James, Michael Shrieve, Bill Vitt, d; Rienol Andino, perc; Nick Gravenites, v, g; Ace of Cups, Denise Jewkes, Jeneatte Jones and Co., Ron Stallings, the Pointer Sisters, bckup v.
San Francisco, CA; 1973
Honky-Tonk Blues
Betty & Dupree
La Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, La, La
Run for Cover
What Would I Do Without My Baby
Mellow Mountain Wine
Let Me Down Easy
Jimmy’s Blues
Young Girl’s Blues (Janis Blues)
Letting Go Ain’t Easy
Bye, Bye, I’m Goin’
Bells Are Gonna Ring
I’ve Had It
Bedroom Blues
Your Hollywood Blues
Go Home Blues
The band kept playing
Electric Flag
Atlantic
Michael Bloomfield, g, v; George Terry, g; Barry Goldberg, org, p; Richard Newell, hca; Roger Troy, b, v; Buddy Miles, d, v; Nick Gravenites, v, g; Richard Tee, Alby Galuten, kybds; Barry Beckett, mellotron; Nick Marrero, perc; the Bonnaroo Horns; the Muscle Shoals Horns.
Miami, FL; June or July(?) 1974
Sweet Soul Music
Every Now and Then
Sudden Changes
Earthquake Country
Doctor, Oh Doctor (Massive Infusion)
Lonely Song
Make Your Move
Inside Information
Talkin’ Won’t Get It
The Band Kept Playing
KGB
KGB
MCA
Michael Bloomfield, g; Barry Goldberg, kybds; Rick Grech, b; Carmine Appice, d; Ray Kennedy, v.
Los Angeles, Sausalito, CA; June or July 1975
Let Me Love You
Midnight Traveler
I’ve Got a Feeling
High Roller
Sail on Sailor
Workin’ for the Children
You’ve Got the Notion
Baby, Should I Stay or
Should I Go
It’s Gonna Be a Hard Night
Magic in Your Touch
LIVE AT THE OLD WALDORF
Michael Bloomfield
Sony
Michael Bloomfield, g; Mark Naftalin, p; Nick Gravenites, v, g; Mark Adams, hca; Roger Troy, b, v; George Rains, d.
Record Plant, Sausalito, CA; November 10, 1974. Old Waldorf, San Francisco, CA; December 19, 1976; February 27, March 13, 14, May 16, 1977
Sweet Little Angel/Jelly Jelly
Feel So Bad
Bad Luck Baby
The Sky Is Cryin’
Your Friends
Dancin’ Fool
Buried Alive in the Blues
Farther Up the Road
Your Friends
Bye, Bye
1977-1981
IF YOU LOVE THESE BLUES
Michael Bloomfield
Guitar Player
Michael Bloomfield, g, p, org, b, d, v; Nick Gravenites, g, v; Ira Kamin, org, p; Eric Kriss, p; Doug Kilmer, Roger Troy, b; Tom Donlinger, David Neditch, d; Ron Stallings, ts; Hart McNee, bs.
Blossom Studios, San Francisco, CA; 1977
Blues/Gospel Introduction
Hey, Foreman
Narrative #1
WDIA
Narrative #2
Death Cell Rounder Blues
Narrative #3
City Girl
Narrative #4
Kansas City Blues
Narrative #5
Mama Lion
Narrative #6
Thrift Shop Rag
Narrative #7
Death In My Family
East Colorado Blues
Blue Ghost Blues
Narrative #8
The Train Is Gone
Narrative #9
Altar Song
ANALINE
Michael Bloomfield
Takoma
Michael Bloomfield, g, bjo, mand, ukulele, p, b, d, v; Mark Naftalin, p, acc; Nick Gravenites, v, g; Bob Jones, d; Anna Rizzo, Marcia Ann Taylor, bkgnd v.
Zoetrope Studios, San Francisco, CA; Released in late July 1977
Peepin’ an’ a Moanin’ Blues
Mr. Johnson and Mr. Dunn
Frankie & Johnny
At the Cross
Big “C” Blues
Hilo Waltz
Effinonna Rag
Mood Indigo
Analine
LIVING IN THE FAST LANE
Michael Bloomfield
Waterhouse
Michael Bloomfield, g, kybds, b, perc, v; Mark Naftalin, p, synth; Clay Cotton, kybds; Barry Goldberg, org; Mark Adams, hca; Roger Troy, b, v; George Rains, Dwight Dailey, Bob Jones, d; Frank Biner, v; Sons of Kings, v; Anna Rizzo, Church of God in Christ Singers, bkgnd v; Duke Tito and the Marin County Playboys, Toots Suite, hns; Norman Dayron, producer
Blossom & Zoetrope Studios, San Francisco, CA; 1976-77
Maudie
Shine on Love
Roots
Let Them Talk
Watkin’s Rag
Andy’s Bad
When I Get Home
Used to It
Big “C” Blues
The Dizz Rag
COUNT TALENT &
THE ORIGINALS
Michael Bloomfield
Clouds
Michael Bloomfield, g, p, bjo, b, perc, v; Mark Naftalin, kybds; Nick Gravenites, v; Roger Troy, b, v; Soma, b; Bob Jones, d; Clay Cotton, cl; Jerry Martini, as; Dennis Marcellino, ts; Max Haskett, tp; Anna Rizzo, Marsha Ann Taylor, bkgnd v; Norman Dayron, producer
San Francisco, CA; 1978
Love Walk
You Was Wrong
Peach Tree Man
When I Need You
Sammy Knows How to Party
I Need Your Loving
Bad Man
Saturday Night
You’re Changin’
Let the People Dance
BETWEEN THE HARD PLACE
AND THE GROUND
Michael Bloomfield
Takoma
Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Barry Goldberg, Mark Naftalin, p; Ira Kamin, org; Mark Adams, hca; Roger Troy, b, v; Doug Kilmer, b; George Rains, Bob Jones, d; The Originals, ts, bar.
Old Waldorf, San Francisco, CA; 1977
Lights Out
Between the Hard Place and the Ground
Big Chief from New Orleans
Kid Man Blues
Orphan’s Blues
Juke Joint
Your Friends
MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD
Michael Bloomfield
Takoma
Michael Bloomfield, g, kybds, bjo, acc, moog, v; Ira Kamin, p; David Shorey, Doug Kilmer, b; Bob Jones, d; Kraig Kilby, tbn.
Mill Valley, CA; 1978
Guitar King
Knockin’ Myself Out
My Children, My Children
Women Loving Each Other
Sloppy Drunk
You Took My Money
See That My Grave Is Clean
The Gospel Truth
CRUSIN' FOR A BRUSIN'
Michael Bloomfield
Takoma
Michael Bloomfield, g, kybds, v; Jon Cramer, p; Harry Oden, b; Tom Rizzo, d; Ben Perkoff, ts; Derrick Walker, ts, hca; Hart McNee, bar.
San Francisco, CA; October 27-November 29, 1980
Cruisin’ for a Bruisin’
Linda Lou
Papa-Mama-Rompah-Stompah
Junker’s Blues
Midnight
It’ll Be Me
Motorized Blues
Mathilda
Winter Moon
Snowblind
THE VERY BEST OF ...
Michael Bloomfield
Takoma
This recording contains previously released selections from Bloomfield's Takoma albums "Analine,” “Michael Bloomfield” and “Between the Hard Place and the Ground.”
Michigan Water Blues
Frankie and Johnny
Mr. Johnson and Mr. Dunn
Your Friends
Hitch-Hike on the Possum Trot Line
Between the Hard Place and the Ground
Pleading Blues
Papa-Mama-Rompah-Stompah
Effinonna Rag
Orphan's Blues
The Gospel Truth
See that My Grave Is Kept Clean
RETROSPECTIVE
Michael Bloomfield
Columbia
A compendium of Bloomfield performances recorded between 1964 and 1974 for Columbia, with excerpts from a 1971 Bloomfield interview with Dan McClosky.
I Got My Mojo Working
Texas
Groovin Is Easy
Killing Floor
You Don't Realise
Alberts Shuffle
Stop
I Wonder Who
Youre Killing My Love
Goofers
It Hurts Me Too
Woodyard Street
Midnight on My Radio
Why Lord Oh Why
Easy Rider
KNOCKIN' MYSELF OUT
Michael Bloomfield
Takoma
This recording contains previously released selections from Bloomfield's Takoma albums "Analine," "Michael Bloomfield," "Between the Hard Place and the Ground" and "Cruisin' for a Bruisin'."
Knockin' Myself Out
Sloppy Drunk
You Took My Money
Peepin' An A-Moanin' Blues
The Gospel Truth
Lights Out
Orphan's Blues
Mr. Johnson And Mr. Dunn
Peach Tree Man
Saturday Night
Your Friends
It'll Be Me
At The Cross
Crisco Kid
UNAUTHORIZED RELEASES
THE ROOT OF THE BLUES
Michael Bloomfield
Laser Light
This recording is the same as "If You Love These Blues ..." but omits some tunes and all the narration.
City Girl
The Train Is Gone
Hey Foreman
WDIA
Death Cell Rounder Blues
Thrift Shop Rag
Death in the Family
Kansas City
East Colorado Blues
GOSPEL TRUTH
Michael Bloomfield
Thunderbolt
This recording contains selections from Bloomfield's Takoma albums "Cruisin' for a Brusin'" and “Between the Hard Place and the Ground.”
Cruisin' for a Brusin'
Linda Lou
Papa-Mama-Rompah-Stompah
Junker's Blues
Midnight
It'll Be Me
Motorized Blues
Mathilda
Winter Moon
Snowblind
Lights Out
Your Friends
Orphan Blues
Juke Joint
Knockin' Myself Out
JUNKO PARTNER
Michael Bloomfield
Akarma (Italy)
This recording contains material from Bloomfield's McCabe's performances.
McCabe’s Guitar Shop, Santa Monica, CA; January 1, 1977
Hully Gully
Wings of an Angel
(Prisoners Song)
Walking the Floor over You
Don't You Lie to Me
Junko Partner
Knockin' Myself Out
Women Lovin' Each Other
Cherry Red
Prescription for the Blues
You Must Have Jesus
BLOOMFIELD BLUES
Michael Bloomfield
Columbia River (Import)
This recording contains material from Bloomfield's McCabe's performances.
McCabe’s Guitar Shop, Santa Monica, CA; January 1, 1977
Eyesight to the Blind
Linda Lou
Kansas City Blues
Medley: Darktown Strutters Ball/Mop Mop/Call Me a Dog
I'm Glad I'm Jewish
Greatest Gifts from Heaven
Lord, Though I Am with Thee
Jockey Blues
Between a Hard Place a
nd the Ground
Uncle Bob's Barrelhouse Blues
Wee Wee Hours
Vamp in C
One of These Days
CELEBRATING THE BLUES
Michael Bloomfield
Music Avenue
This recording contains material from Bloomfield's McCabe's performances.
McCabe’s Guitar Shop, Santa Monica, CA; January 1, 1977
Women Lovin' Each Other
Don't You Lie to Me
Knockin' Myself Out
Eyesight to the Blind
Between a Hard Place
and the Ground
Cherry Red
Uncle Bob's Barrelhouse Blues
Wee Wee Hours
Vamp in C
Blues in B-Flat
Jockey Blues
Junko Partner
Women Lovin' Each Other (Alternate Version)
Don't Lie to Me
(Alternate Version)
Kansas City
Medley: Darktown Strutters Ball/Mop Mop/Call Me a Dog
One of These Days
PRESCRIPTION FOR THE BLUES
Michael Bloomfield
Fabulous
This recording contains material from Bloomfield's McCabe's performances.
McCabe’s Guitar Shop, Santa Monica, CA; January 1, 1977
Hully Gully
Wings of an Angel
(Prisoner's Song)
Walking the Floor over You
Don't You Lie to Me
Junko Partner
Knockin' Myself Out
Women Lovin' Each Other
Cherry Red
Prescription for the Blues
You Must Have Jesus
RED HOT & BLUE
Michael Bloomfield
Universe (Italy)
This recording contains material from Bloomfield's McCabe's performances.
McCabe’s Guitar Shop, Santa Monica, CA; January 1, 1977
Eyesight To The Blind
Women Lovin' Each Other
Linda Lou
Kansas City
Blues in B-Flat
Medley: Darktown Strutters Ball/Mop Mop/Call Me a Dog
I'm Glad I'm Jewish
Greatest Gifts from Heaven
Lord, Though I Am with Thee
Jockey Blues
Between a Hard Place and the Ground
Don't You Lie to Me
Cherry Red
Uncle Bob's Barrelhouse Blues
Wee Wee Hours
Vamp in C
One of These Days
American Guitar Master
Michael Bloomfield
Tomato
This recording contains material from Bloomfield's McCabe's performances.
McCabe’s Guitar Shop, Santa Monica, CA; January 1, 1977
Wee Wee Hours
Eyesight to the Blind
Junko Partner
I'm Glad I'm Jewish
Linda Lou
Medley: Darktown Strutters Ball/Mop Mop/Call Me a Dog
Walking the Floor over You
You Must Have Jesus
Uncle Bob's Barrelhouse Blues
Between a Hard Place and the Ground
Don't You Lie to Me
I'M WITH YOU ALWAYS
Michael Bloomfield
Benchmark
This recording contains material from Bloomfield's McCabe's performances.
McCabe’s Guitar Shop, Santa Monica, CA; January 1, 1977
Eyesight To The Blind
Men's Room
Frankie And Johnny
I'm With You Always
Jockey Blues
Old Folks Boogie
Some Of These Days
Don't You Lie To Me
Hymn Time
Darktown Strutter's Ball
Stagger Lee
I'm Glad I'm Jewish
A-Flat Boogaloo
PRESCRIPTION FOR THE BLUES
Michael Bloomfield
Fabulous
This recording contains material from Bloomfield's McCabe's performances.
McCabe’s Guitar Shop, Santa Monica, CA; January 1, 1977
Eyesight to the Blind
Linda Lou
Kansas City Blues*
Medley: Darktown Stutters Ball/Mop Mop/Call Me a Dog*
I'm Glad I'm Jewish*
Greatest Gifts from Heaven*
Lo, Thou I Am with Thee*
Jockey Blues
Between a Hard Place and the Ground
Uncle Bob's Barrelhouse Blues
Wee Wee Hours
Vamp in C
Bonus Track
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