The Blues Project - Flute thing

[bigfootisreal100]

That was an amazing 6 minutes right there!!!!

[usaruss]

I 1st heard of them on WYNG, Radio 1300 in Goldsboro, NC about 1973. Small top 40 AM station, but did some good documenteries occasionally. BP was mentioned & they played a cut from an album. That was only time I heard of them. Only others I knew who knew of them were a few musicians in local bands. On Youtube is 1st I've been able to hear them again. Great band.

[runamuk2020]

This is my dad on flute. I miss u papa. U are always close to my heart. Hello aunt Julie, hope to speak with u soon. Best regards, with all my love, Nik

Kulberg

[flychomperfly]

@runamuk2020 hey! i LOVE your dad's work!! this was a wonderful album, and seatrain (title album) is one of my faves of all time! they all signed my seatrain album -- one of the best rock compositions ever made -- i still track that album. they were some of the greatest artists ever -- wish they and your dad had the honors due them. be proud!

[bigfootisreal100]

@runamuk2020 Far out man, that's awesome!!! Your dad is an amazing flute player!!!

[runamuk2020]

This is my dad on flute. I miss u papa. U are always close to my heart. Hello aunt Julie, hope to speak with u soon. Best regards, with all my love, Nik Kulberg

[runamuk2020]

This is my papa on flute. You are the best dad. I miss you. Thank you for all your advice through the years. Hello aunt Julie, I love you very much. With all my love and respect, Love your son, Nik Kulberg

[JustJake57]

@runamuk2020 Nik, your Dad and his band gave this writer many hours of joy listening to their music back in the day.

[gsxb]

I love this song with all my soul..

[jukeboxjonnyv]

The Blues Project, Electric Flag and Paul Butterfield: Guides into the 60's evolution.

[pastorcurtduncan]

In '68 I was a sophmore in HS and used to let this record usher me to sleep every night. I was in a cover band and we did "Steve's Song" in our set list. This music sounds totally contemporary, and I don't think that's just because it was from "my generation." I've not heard anything modern that is as fresh-sounding and innovative as this is.

[shutdownthefed]

i just got this album for $15.00...it was priced at 57.00 and was 75% off all lps....woooo!

[sparkyization]

"epic".

[HaloMediaMarketing]

So many nights were spent "projecting" to this song. Memories of Winterland in the early days when the floor was only partially full with hardly anyone in the balcony seating.

[Behutet93]

This tune still sounds as fresh as when it came out. I still have it on mono vinyl. I was 15 in '67. How life has flown by. Five stars.

[brianteri9]

I was with my dad, I was around 12, and we sat down to watch a band at Palisades Park, NJ and it was the Blues Project. My dad said, "wow that guy with the curly hair is great". It was the first band I had ever seen live, that I was old enough to remember. It's stuck with me forever. My dad was the coolest.

[Rabidburt]

Love this record and all the participants. . .but I still think Al Kooper was overrated. . .

[purerider]

I've only ever known the sample from Beastie Boys - Flute Loop

[mcnaughtman]

Great to hear this again! In the mid 70s, I lived in the same building as Danny Kalb. We used to play our acoustic guitars together and just jam out . Great memories!

[cmonz9]

The best part of the song is at 2:29; so fluid.

[EasyAce]

The world's greatest Jewish blues band! ;)

[11xzxzxz]

Yeah the kind of song even your mom would like. Sort of Arthur Lee and Love's Orange Skies. Pretty but not too. Cool but not cold. I can't think of too many jazz songs as good as this .. just Coltrane's My Favorite Things which blew me away and I thought I might finally like other jazz but I am rigidly tied to a rock of rock and pop. Great album cover and esp. pic of Al Kooper who looks like he is floating on the wind..

[sgtdarkness1]

Paul Butterfield was one of a kind back in the day. Thanks for the post.

[Jenscool]

This is to an old buddy, if he's alive. Bob Nortcut, your flute thing,

[dancing0being]

Very good album!!

[11xzxzxz]

A great photo cover and a terrific record.

[Dust148]

Great structuring, great pacing, great arrangement, surprisingly solid for a young blues rock band of that time playing an extended instrumental piece -- I don't think the Stones, the Beatles or Clapton could have pulled this off. GREAT guitar solo by Danny Kalb in his prime. Thanks for posting this! I'd love to hear their version of Alberta (from Live at the Cafe A Go Go).

[theachtungtree]

@Dust148 his solo reminds of robbie kreiger and jorma's (jefferson airplaine) solos

[TomKayTV]

Oh my god. This is THE sound ... sounds like sunshine.. san fran..

[pffft63]

@TomKayTV

Nice try, but this is New York.

Surprise surprise.

This is not san fransisco rock. It shows all the sophistication of NYC

[sparkyization]

@pffft63 Meybe. But when the Project came to the City they were the toast of the towne ! ;-)

[Khultan]

@pffft63 Nice : )  I'm from San Francisco ( 1973)

[crannogdolmen]

I consider the Blues Project to be one of the six primary precursors of the psychedelic sound, the others being the Mystery Trend, the Charlatans, the Shadows of Knight, the Standels, and the Seeds... apart from the Byrds, Yardbirds and Beatles of course... did I leave anyone else out?

[MPOURNOUZIS]

yeah pink floyd the doors jimi hendrix traffic etc...

[mrniggerbaiter]

follow the notes

[mrniggerbaiter]

follow the notes

[SuperSchicksal]

I remember this album fondly. And after forty plus years, it still hasn't lost its luster. I've often felt that " The Blues project " were the originators of jazz/rock fusion . It took another ten years before any other band even entertained the idea. I head is off to these gentlemen!

[plastiqueadapte]

Pierre Alexandre@SuperSchicksal :

I suggest to you to listen to a British Jazz-Rock group formed in 1970 by the name of " IF ". Very good fusion music. You will find them on the net. Search for Dick Morrissey ( leader of the band ) and you will find a great video plus some great audio too !

[66pigman]

@plastiqueadapte If was another grossly underrated and thoroughly ignored fantastic band. The sounds they put together are still amazing and vetter than anything I've heard over the past 10 years.

[Bluesdirections]

Excellent guitar playing.

[captainpiccard]

wow, they copied from the beastie boys...

[mrjinx87]

@captainpiccard Actually the Beastie Boys sampled them.

[captainpiccard]

@mrjinx87 trolling is a art...

[buenamezclamusic]

Good memories here...Loved the B.P. precursor to B.S.& T. & more...by the way...pic on LP cover taken on Haight St. @ Masonic, S.F. (I was there)...do remember that much...1966...just before the Summer of Love..

[JRG1120]

Thanks for laying the (jazz fussion) founrdation down boys. Again Rip Mr. Kulberg, great fluite playing.

[JRG1120]

RIP ANDY KULBERG 1944-2002

[soulsofsociety]

wow the beastie boys sample this the song is call "Flute Loop" by the Beastie Boys woooow good song.

[justdoitasshole]

If y'all dig this, be sure to check out "Super Sessioni" with Al Kooper and Mike Bloomfield. It's not all killer and no filler, but it's worth a listen.

[xaz77]

That album also has Stephen Stills on half of it and it is one of those classic albums of all times! Great tunes.

[pvince51]

The Super Session CD now available has 4 additional tracks including "Albert's Shuffle" and "Season of the Witch" without the horns. Timeless.

[angeloamericano]

Great track from 66. Rappers may sample or steal tracks like this to sample because they have no real musical talent. these guys do!

[2u9h]

most people think sampling is "STEALING"...

most people don't know the definition of a "ROYALY PAYMENT" either...

however i love the bboy track, but i dont think the boys did it better then the B.P...

but thats the thing, there 2 totally dif. things. apples and oranges son.

to understand sampling you have to appreciate it. to fully appreciate it you gotta try it.. untill then, your clueless.

you probably dont even know any good rap anyways. so---- how have you come to that conclusion....psssh

[Etcher]

haha what a stupid thing to say

[miketheshanmanmangan]

You can really see the remnants of the Blues project in both Blood sweat and Tears and Seatrain.The al Kooper/Steve Katz influence is definitley there...

[LoopSkywalkerHN]

mann oder maus?

[TheFirearmEnthusiast]

Should've continued and done that guitar solo at the end there. Still cool though.

[Zedwoman]

I saw the Blues Project live in Cleveland in something like 1967 and this was my favorite piece at the time. Still is.

[manliter]

La Cave?

[Zedwoman]

Yes! I didn't think anyone remembered that place.

[manliter]

I went there a couple of times. Saw Blood Sweat and Tears thee just before they broke nationally. those were the days. And Leo's Casino was just down the street for the motown fans.

[uuu535451]

私の親が好きで、改めて聞いてみました

[tunesmith09]

Hi gang...I'm not a blues fan (yes, I know

my opinion plus two dollars will buy a small coffee these days!) but that being said, I have this album...and love these guys...saw them in concert at Rutgers back when air was clean and **x was dirty! If anyone can post the original album cut (not this album)...not the live concert version... of Alberta...please do so...if you do I'll have to love you forever! Thanks!!!!

[FAKEIT]

Beastie Boys Ripped this one . Kept the originality

[redothello1]

Alot of Rappers use samples from older tracks. Instead of looking at it has "Stealing". I see it rather has a compliment saying that an older track can be used to Enhance their own. That itself acknowledges the track has good.

[teunzeist]

word

[zen52blues]

I first heard of the Blues Project probably in '66 when they appeared on a NY late night TV VHF syndicated show with outspoken live host like Joe Pyne, or someone like him...I somehow found the album & played it all the time....could you download the opening track, "I Can't Keep From Cryin'?" Great memories, thanks!

[FRANKSIR1000]

Anyone who wants a video of them playing Flute Thing, it is on a video of lost tracks from the Monterey Pop Festival. Not on the movie that played in the theaters but a video that can be found bundled with it

[Tycho114]

Yup, it's on a bonus disc that comes with the Monterey Pop DVD.

[TRUOHIO]

This is beautiful music.

[nicademus666]

I would love to find a video of Cheryl's Going Home

[gsxb]

I get such a wonderful feeling every time I hear this song !!!!!!

[bunnyzero0]

I had this album in high school and LOVED it!!! It was too sophisticatred for most of my friends.

[TomUltranova]

My school must have been cooler than yours Lol.

I am your age, and all my friends loved it.

Thanks for this! Cheryl's going home and can't keep from cryin'..this was some LP!! A favorite of Allison Steele, our nightbird. Miss her so.

[Sordok]

I dig that the radio is forgetting them for now....My little secret.

I love Alberta and their take of Catch the Wind.

[RoyFive]

Please, Please, Please upload more songs from this album!

[2700SKIDOO]

Zodden, your channel is my daily bread my friend. Another incredible post.

[streetscribe]

Nice Post! My friend introduced me to this a couple years ago. This song is a miniature vacation!

[snakefinger]

MOOOOOOOOVE ME!

[pip78photo]

flute loop

[keefek]

Two words: Splen. Did.

[Hemulen40]

Flutey thing , beauty thing  .

[herasfolly]

Wow! I haven't heard this in ages..

I wore out my older sister's album listening to this!!

Thanks for putting this up! :D

[quornflake]

every time i hear that little guitar bit at 4.35 it just makes me scream like a little girl!!! (i'm a 31 year old man btw)

[xtremenortherner]

Another great band from the late 60's-early 70's that commercial radio still ignores!?Like Seatrain,Quicksilver,Spirit,

pre-1975 Fleetwood Mac, and about 99% of the Grateful Dead's output!

But merely the fact that these bands are being posted all over the web;

#1) Shows popular demand is much more sophisticated than what the mega-media corporations believe with their "Mac-Rock" being broadcasted;and

#2) True artistry/talent always survives the test of time!

[fixedgearplanet]

@xtremenortherner exactly why i listen to "deep tracks" on xm radio. try it if you haven't already. you can hear all that you just listed, including this song. commercial radio is horrible!

[feldspar9]

@xtremenortherner

you got that right



[bvolpe2398]

Al Kooper celebrated his 65th birthday on Feb 5 at BB Kings in NYC with Danny Kalb at his side. They paid tribute to their late bandmate Andy Kuhlberg with a powerful rendition of "Flute Thing". Al and Jimmy Vivinno delivered "Like a Rolling Stone" in true Dylan style, and Danny got bluesy on "Alberta" and had everyone's feet tappin' with "You Can't Catch Me".

Happy Birthday Al. We miss you Andy. Long Live the Blues Project!

[shvybzik]

I mean "mellow." I'm so relaxed I forgot how to spell.

[shvybzik]

Ah... feeling very melow now. Thanks!

[funkdigger91]

Steve Katz and Al Kooper from Blood, Sweat And Tears?! That's very interesting...

Thanks for this upload. What a tune and...what a break!

Actually I searched for another version of this. It's from "Seatrain". A bit funkier... but I didn't know, it was covered.

I will post it...

[kgmoome]

The Beastie Boys made this song rock, much better than the origional

[martymcmillen]

Another band the radio continues to "forget"!!!!!!!

[RoyFive]

@martymcmillen, too damned true.

[gR8FuLpOnTiAc]

this a great tune!

[WNM52]

Could someone please tell me who are the personnel on this track, i.e., drums (most excellent!), keyboards, flute, guitar. The more I listen to this the more I'm lovin' it!etc

[bluen0te]

Danny Kalb - guitar, vocals Steve Katz - guitar, vocals Al Kooper - keyboards, vocals  Andy Kulberg - bass, flute Roy Blumenfeld - drums

[WNM52]

Thanks bluen0te.

[WNM52]

Just maybe- I said "maybe"-- one of the "tastiest" drum solos EVER!

[Toyboy789]

an absolutely delicious track!. They don't much better than this!

[markok27]

Beastie boys sampled this track on Ill Communication

[lundkvist]

...and got sued

[markok27]

didnt know about that , just that i heard it on their album and i liked it

[noahf67]

Can you post the "Live At Town Hall"

rendition? Also a gem.

[GetBackJack123]

Has anyone ever found the video of this song live at the monterey po festival? It is a GREAT performance but I can't find th vid on the web, just on an expensive DVD that I don't want to buy lol.

[danishsoul]

Beastie boys sampled this track

[harmonykieding]

This is a wonderful song! I also wish I could find a better version of "Steve's Song" on video.- from the album itself- and not the poorer quality videos I've been able to find of it..

[piggyliggly102]

This song was orgasmic.

[stuckinnebraska]

Sea Train, the "new" Blues Project also recorded this song. It was more uptempo, but stayed true to this melody. Too bad Blues Project was so versatile because I think their talent kept them almost unknown. The played so many different styles, they couldn't grab that commercial success. Unfortunately, the larger listening public doesn't like change, so the band's diversity ended up being its downfall. Too bad. Blues Project was very, very good.

[pvelik]

One of the greatest seminal rock bands. Thanks for the postup, Paul V

[1946don]

great to hear this and a reference to alison steele ... listened to her everynight on WNEW-FM ... between Bruce Morrow and Roscoe

Blues Project was precursor to Blood Sweat and Tears (the al kooper group) not the commercialized david clayton thomas group

[spacepatrolman]

i know a guy who met allison steele at a party she was wearing leather pants he said what happened to roscoe she said he made some people angry brucie said in his book that he went into an editorial on the air about the station picking songs by computer and was fired

[TSapkaroski]

Excellent tune of The Blues Project

if anyone has The Blues Project at Steve Paul's The Scene when they were playing The Flute Thing I would love to see that video of them doing that song, That would rock to see.

[Circuit7Active]

Great album and one of my favorite songs by this band. There is a live version of this song that I used to have. It's out there somewhere.

[TrueBlueSue49]

WNEW FM<NY,Alison Steele the nitebyd would play this rip Alison Steele

[WNM52]

The kind of groovy music you use to hear on FM radio back in the '60's. (RIP KSAN, San Francisco). Thanks much for posting this.

[Fishnetfamous]

The Flute Thing is one the coolest tunes ever. Kohlberg, the Flute player is outstanding. Everyone should pick up double CD set. Live version of I can't keep from crying is great!

[kdx220a]

Is it me, or does Traffic's 'Rainmaker' owe some thing to the main riff in this number?

[spacepatrolman]

According to Al Kooper the riff comes from a Barney Kessel record.

[Doobie1975]

This song is definitely way ahead of its time, it's a shame they've never gotten the recognition they deserved.

[Doobie1975]

Been looking for this song for a long time, thanks a million for putting it on here :)

[stealthamp]

Thanks for posting this. I think I lost the album(LP) when I last moved. I had been missing heaaring this, and it's also great to see the cover again.

Last year I discovered out that the owner of a coffee shop (very good hamburgers) in my area has a sister who is a friend (or married to?) Danny kalb, who played guitar on the album.

Thanks again.

[Weatherman66]

They were the greatest. At least 50 years ahead of their time.

[mamaglee]

I have it on vinyl but no way to play it. Who is playing flute?

[micr0cosm]

Andy Kulberg :)

[micr0cosm]

Incredible little find man:)

[Toyboy789]

Man! This takes me back! I have only ever heard a live version (on vinyl. I've loved this piecve since I first heard it some 41 years ago! Thanks for the posting!!

[moonflower1967]

far out

[TSapkaroski]

Beautiful Song!