Carlos has never really done Bloomfield any justice. Black Magic Woman is Santana's pinnacle for Carlos' solos. It is good, but not close to this song. Mick Taylor was playing some latin solos at the end of Can't You Hear Me Knockin'. That was in 1971.
I love the LBJ splice "I have not the slightest doubt we shall overcome ... the police, the FBI, the marshals...what is happening" Those who grew up in this era remember what contentious times they were in this country.
The guitar solo starting at 4:00 is truly one of, if not THE, greatest ever.
My favorite tune from one of my all time favorite guitarists. Bloomfield nails quite a bit with those initial melodic riffs and then smokes and sings the blues. Thanks - I have this on CD now, but I used to listen to this LP cranked - and Another Country was the gem of the album.
When I was a kid the guitar solo in the middle sounded just like magic. Then it started to build, supported by the horns. It builds and builds back into the verse of the song. It still sounds like magic. This after Mike had already worked his magic on East West. I thank my next door neighbor for having these albums way back then thus turning me on to some of the greatest music of my life.
Bloomfield mastered the Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix chord fingering..That best way to describe it is the song, "Listen To The Music" intro.
Bloomfield was one of the finest guitarist of our time. I include him on the list with other greats such as, Wes Montgomery, Django Reinhart, Kenny Burrell, Joe Pass, Herb Ellis, etc.
Paul Beaver's use of the Moog synthesizer added to the complex genius of this recording. This song is powerful and moving to me even after all these years. It is part of me.
I revered this album and this track since it came out. I cannot imagine music like this now. The segue to Latin rock starting at 4:00 is astounding, especially given that when this recorded Carlos was not yet famous.
@Fladavenue : That would explain Santana's curiously bluesy style. The great guitarists of classic rock are mostly dead: Hendrix, Bloomfield, Duane Allman, Roy Buchanan, Stevie Ray Vaughn.
I heard that too. Carlos Santana I am sure is grateful for that.
In an interview, Bloomfield was amazed at how unprofessional musicians were in the San Francisco Bay Area, as opposed to what he was used to in Chicago. Perhaps the looseness,the hippie movement, and drugs during those times would account for that?
The best guitar solo in the whole era, ie from 1954 to present!! Transcendent and completely unique! So much intelligence and feeling at the same time!
One of my favorite rock bands ever, and this song is one great example of mind blowing free rock trip, like the Dead's "Dark Star" or Butterfield Blues Band's "East / West". Thanks for posting this.
Carlos has never really done Bloomfield any justice. Black Magic Woman is Santana's pinnacle for Carlos' solos. It is good, but not close to this song. Mick Taylor was playing some latin solos at the end of Can't You Hear Me Knockin'. That was in 1971.
cameltooth1 2 weeks ago
I love the LBJ splice "I have not the slightest doubt we shall overcome ... the police, the FBI, the marshals...what is happening" Those who grew up in this era remember what contentious times they were in this country.
The guitar solo starting at 4:00 is truly one of, if not THE, greatest ever.
scalabration 2 months ago
My favorite tune from one of my all time favorite guitarists. Bloomfield nails quite a bit with those initial melodic riffs and then smokes and sings the blues. Thanks - I have this on CD now, but I used to listen to this LP cranked - and Another Country was the gem of the album.
thirdstone3 2 months ago
@thirdstone3
You have good taste and class.
One of the best bands EVER.
leegenix 3 weeks ago
When I was a kid the guitar solo in the middle sounded just like magic. Then it started to build, supported by the horns. It builds and builds back into the verse of the song. It still sounds like magic. This after Mike had already worked his magic on East West. I thank my next door neighbor for having these albums way back then thus turning me on to some of the greatest music of my life.
Fnortner01 2 months ago
Did not hear this till about 1980, but has stuck with me ever since!
borntrippin 6 months ago
Bloomfield mastered the Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix chord fingering..That best way to describe it is the song, "Listen To The Music" intro.
Bloomfield was one of the finest guitarist of our time. I include him on the list with other greats such as, Wes Montgomery, Django Reinhart, Kenny Burrell, Joe Pass, Herb Ellis, etc.
Paul Beaver's use of the Moog synthesizer added to the complex genius of this recording. This song is powerful and moving to me even after all these years. It is part of me.
leegenix 8 months ago
My brother jammed with Bloomfield in the early 80's at club in Cupertino, or that area.
I learned every song on that LP during the summer of 1968. It made me a good musician and I will forever thank The Flag for that.
RIP Michael Bloomfield.
If anybody would like to talk more about this group, please contact me.
leegenix 8 months ago
Would make an interesting research project. Extent of Bloomfield's influence on
Santana. I always thought Chuck Berry was trying to play like T-Bone Walker.
Fladavenue 11 months ago
I revered this album and this track since it came out. I cannot imagine music like this now. The segue to Latin rock starting at 4:00 is astounding, especially given that when this recorded Carlos was not yet famous.
alnot01 1 year ago
@alnot01 It's a fact (this is no joke) that Bloomfield actually gave Carlos Santana guitar lessons, formal
guitar lessons.
Fladavenue 11 months ago
@Fladavenue : That would explain Santana's curiously bluesy style. The great guitarists of classic rock are mostly dead: Hendrix, Bloomfield, Duane Allman, Roy Buchanan, Stevie Ray Vaughn.
alnot01 11 months ago
@Fladavenue
I heard that too. Carlos Santana I am sure is grateful for that.
In an interview, Bloomfield was amazed at how unprofessional musicians were in the San Francisco Bay Area, as opposed to what he was used to in Chicago. Perhaps the looseness,the hippie movement, and drugs during those times would account for that?
leegenix 3 weeks ago
Literally the best guitar solo ever from 4:00 on. What a shame that Bloomfield killed himself with drugs.
scalabration 1 year ago
@scalabration
I agree whole heartedly. His influence is still in my heart.
leegenix 8 months ago
The best guitar solo in the whole era, ie from 1954 to present!! Transcendent and completely unique! So much intelligence and feeling at the same time!
socrates1818 1 year ago
This is incredibly good blues rock. Thanks for posting.
bucky468 1 year ago
One of my favorite rock bands ever, and this song is one great example of mind blowing free rock trip, like the Dead's "Dark Star" or Butterfield Blues Band's "East / West". Thanks for posting this.
danicrazyfingers 1 year ago
Mike Bloomfield+Les Paul burst+Fender Super Reverb=blues tone to die for
bloozintro 2 years ago
greatstuff noroses nice post #####
alargedog 2 years ago
Thanks a lot Dog! =)
NoRosesForMe 2 years ago
Very,very good!!!!! thank you, 5*, :)))))
janisperla 2 years ago
Youre very welcome and thank YOU! =))
NoRosesForMe 2 years ago
groovy XD and thanks J Cathy
irishthankgod 2 years ago
Hehe! Thanks Cathy!
NoRosesForMe 2 years ago