Funny,my older sister 1st played the Butterfield record for me.Saw some Moby Grape on your site.There are some recent videos of them in Austin Texas playing Hey grandma and Omaha.Skip Spences son is now in the band.They are still awesome.
@williamtroth I have indeed watched their Austin videos. They sound AMAZING....Moby Grape that is. Very cool that your sis introduced you to Butterfield.My late brother Desmond gave me this album. I think I many post more from it at some point. But thank you for your story and thanks for stoppin by. From my heart ~"Jenny"
@williamtroth Awww xx didnt we ALL?! That is.....those who appreciate and really dig it? I play 'harp' (harmonica) so.......Butterfield really blew my mind as a young gal. Wow.....My brother Desmond was the reason . He gave me this album. I have not been the same since hehe! Thank you so much for listening . I DO appreciate hearin from folks. PEACE and love and all the best you hope for. x "Jenny"
...the buzzing guitar jab between lines, that tough, melodic harp solo, plus this hilarious, in your face guitar scream at the end...this banding is sick and they're basically saying - E-A-T-M-E-T-R-Y-H-A-R-D-S..!!!
As a huge Bloomfield fan I think he sounded a lot better post Paul Butterfield. I think he played a tele on east-west and IMO his real stellar tone was later on his flame top les paul.Great stuff though on east-west.
saw Butterfield in 1970 at eh Fillmore West . 1980 at Davidson College in Charlotte with Rick Danko - have his 1st 3 albums . But don't be slamming the Monkees - a fucking great group - so what If they didn't write a lot fo their songs - Elvis didn't write even one of his . Its fucking stupid on Jenn Wenners part that the Monkees are not in the Hall of Fame - Mike Nesmith and Mickey Dolenz had and have so much natural AND developed talent . and great voices . Truely under rated !!!
cmon i know (or i guess )it would be really hip to claim this is the real or better version...but as far as im concerned this is a hot mess compared to the monkees/wrecking crew version.....and for what ever its worth 40 years on the monkees infact played on a couple of the original lps back then and let me say there is nothing baring the harmonica parts they couldnt of covered here ---its really not all that
Wow! Thanks for posting this. Now I'll have to dig through my LPs and find the original album. Lovin' YouTube and all the wonderful people who take the time to share.
It's been established that the Monkees did this one after the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. Now, I've always been more of a fan of so-called "bubblegum music" than the blues. I noticed that this comes from an album called "East-West". Right around the same time that the Monkees did "Mary, Mary", Herman's Hermits did a song called "East West", which I know very well. I don't even know if this Butterfield album has a song by that title, but if it does, is it the same as the Herman's Hermits song?
@BLUESMANRONCHICAGO Thanks for the information. In fact, I eventually found "East West" by the Paul Butterfield Blues Band on YouTube and verified that it is not the same song.
"When the first two Butterfield albums were released - they were revolutionary! - they more than any others .. brought blues music to the main stream white listeners ... in the ..60s"
I agree, but it also introduced a large group (me included ) to contemporary jazz.
The "East West" album, especially the title tune (one side of the LP) was great with headphones and a bit of your favorite mind altering substance.
When the first two Butterfield Albums were released - they were revolutionary! - they more than any others brought the 50s blues music to the main stream white listeners of the middle and late 60s, that along with Mike B and Clapton playing a gold top 50s les paul (and a sunburst) on Bluesbrakers launched an entire collector industry and musical guitar interpretive style. Butterfield completely inspired my harp playing and got me into Walter, Juinor, Sunnyboy, Cotton and alike.
@TheJomogogo Their were better ones by Michael Bloomfield on this album namely what he did on the 13 minute East-West , but for something that lasted maybe 30 sec's in 1966 this was/still is an intense ending.
@mrbag60 one of my favorites on this album is I gotta Mind to Give Up Living, nice quitar work and a haunting song with rather gloomy lyrics, definition of a blues tune.
When Nesmith wrot this it was a month or two before the Monkees formed. When they did this in their second album people asked what this manufactured group were doing stealing a Butterfield song . Pretty rich. Butterfields version is almost punk rock.
just dont understand how anyone can compare the monkees with paul butterfield...michael bloomfield and elvin bishop...freakin' monks couldn't even play their instruments...one time back in '69 had the pleasure of playing with elvin at the experience on the strip...what a night! oh well, to each to his own.
yea i getcha. I was thinkin the dame thing. But this was originally written by Mike Nesmith. He was a real folk singer and musician b4 he was a Monkee.
But I always thought it was a Butterfield Band original until I posted this. Hehe! Damn Monkees....
sorta know that mike could play basic guitar, but it is a total shock to me that he actually wrote this song...wow!!!... way to go mike...btw...was down in fla. playing a few years back and davy jones has an english pub in jenson beach or stuart...i dunno i was lost. : ) was very nice.
@forfelix48 You do know this was written by Mike Nesmith of the Monkees right? And both he and Peter tork were musicians before the Monkees. Davey Jones had a solo album out and performed on stage prior to being a monkee, and Micky Dolenz, though an actor, was an excellent lead singer and became a solid drummer. It wasn't that they couldn't play, it was that Don Kirshner didn't allow them to play ... until he was fired and the Monkees wrote and played almost everything on their third album.
Actually, they didn't always play all of their own instruments in the studio, but they did play them all while touring (except for the solo segments, which used backing band the Candy Store Prophets). A number of leading British and American groups (including critical favorites such as the Byrds and the Beach Boys) habitually used session players on their recordings. This commonplace practice had previously passed without comment. They were a talented group.
Actually, they didn't always play all of their own instruments in the studio, but they did play them all while touring (except for the solo segments, which used backing band the Candy Store Prophets). A number of leading British and American groups (including critical favorites such as the Byrds and the Beach Boys) habitually used session players on their recordings. This commonplace practice had previously passed without comment. They were a talented group.
@forfelix48 Actually, they didn't always play all of their own instruments in the studio, but they did play them all while touring (except for the solo segments, which used backing band the Candy Store Prophets). A number of leading British and American groups (including critical favorites such as the Byrds and the Beach Boys) habitually used session players on their recordings. This commonplace practice had previously passed without comment. They were a talented group.
@forfelix48 Actually, they didn't always play all of their own instruments in the studio, but they did play them all while touring (except for the solo segments, which used backing band the Candy Store Prophets). A number of leading British and American groups (including critical favorites such as the Byrds and the Beach Boys) habitually used session players on their recordings. This commonplace practice had previously passed without comment. They were a talented group.
@forfelix48 Wow, you've clearly missed the point. You don't compare these guys w/the Monkees because they're 2 different types of music (and the Monkees productions were certainly at least as good as the PBBB, whoever participated). You're the type who'd like to compare 'Pet Sounds' and 'Electric Ladyland', eh? It's called apples and oranges.
Hehe! Thank you Cathy! I never win anything either which is why Im so ham dappy about this! ....haha! I just came up with that! Ham-dappy! xD Im nuts. And ...um....the last time I saw yr husband he was fallin down and bustin his ass in yr garden. haha im sorry I wont laff about that anymore. xD
why they keepdoing that to you???? fucks sake excuse the language, political correctness bah they could get rid of a few loyalist scumbags with all the racist comments and dont, stupid ..we Irish are not important to them ...it took an Aussie to get a few accounts down swear cos he contacted me mental , love this song
haha! no need to scuse the language here. I say fuck all the time! And i dunno why YT keeps FUCKIN with me. I sent in a "dispute" and posted the Fair Use Notice in the dispute box. It might work...might not. And Im very aware of the Loyalists and their racist comments and sick channels and videos. You can do anything here except have a nice decent time. But thanks. Im glad you like this. Lets hope they dont take it later huh?
haha! I submitted a 'dispute'. But you know theyll take this for good eventually. Hate YT!!!! I gotta go to sleep now. Hate my job too!! haha...thank you so much Dog. =)
fuckin hell! I swear i wish i could get my hands in the bastards behind this. the mofos didnt block it when i uploaded it!! But yea thanks. Its worth checking out. This album/CD is worth BUYING! Sorry about this.
hey...Mary...where are you....
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Funny,my older sister 1st played the Butterfield record for me.Saw some Moby Grape on your site.There are some recent videos of them in Austin Texas playing Hey grandma and Omaha.Skip Spences son is now in the band.They are still awesome.
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@williamtroth I have indeed watched their Austin videos. They sound AMAZING....Moby Grape that is. Very cool that your sis introduced you to Butterfield.My late brother Desmond gave me this album. I think I many post more from it at some point. But thank you for your story and thanks for stoppin by. From my heart ~"Jenny"
NoRosesForMe 1 month ago
First time I heard this I bout lost my mind.
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@williamtroth Awww xx didnt we ALL?! That is.....those who appreciate and really dig it? I play 'harp' (harmonica) so.......Butterfield really blew my mind as a young gal. Wow.....My brother Desmond was the reason . He gave me this album. I have not been the same since hehe! Thank you so much for listening . I DO appreciate hearin from folks. PEACE and love and all the best you hope for. x "Jenny"
NoRosesForMe 2 months ago
I'm guessing you're familiar with Bloomfield, Kooper & Stills Super Session album...enjoy your eclectic selections.
SkyeSpiral 2 months ago
...the buzzing guitar jab between lines, that tough, melodic harp solo, plus this hilarious, in your face guitar scream at the end...this banding is sick and they're basically saying - E-A-T-M-E-T-R-Y-H-A-R-D-S..!!!
fatschlamp1 7 months ago
mike bloomfield went on to doing soundtracks for porn movies. mike nesmith became a pioneer in the video revolution.
TrashcanBoogie 9 months ago
Monster track....
kinkybeatle 11 months ago
This must be the best track on the album right after the title track.
DannyDelReyo 1 year ago
As a huge Bloomfield fan I think he sounded a lot better post Paul Butterfield. I think he played a tele on east-west and IMO his real stellar tone was later on his flame top les paul.Great stuff though on east-west.
kynyrdskynyrd 1 year ago
@kynyrdskynyrd also Mike was great on Super Session with Al kooper and Steve Stills
BLUESMANRONCHICAGO 4 months ago
Mike Bloomfield never tuned his guitar...Nick Gravanitis
mrniggerbaiter 1 year ago
What a version. This album has to be in the top ten of all genres combined. A
great blend of blues and jazz.. This version of Butterfield's bands had it going.
Sure there are better technical players than Bloomfield, he just exuded a feeling.
His share of cuts on "Super Session" was the best of his recorded output. Al
Kooper tried to recreate some of that feeling with Jimmy Vivino and it just
didn't work. We just didn't get enough from the true Paul Butterfield Blues Band.
nixjag1 1 year ago
the harmonica in this is just so insanely sick, what did Paul run his harp through? a tweed champ or something?
hotlanta71 1 year ago
psychedelic solo
CoSeK 1 year ago
saw Butterfield in 1970 at eh Fillmore West . 1980 at Davidson College in Charlotte with Rick Danko - have his 1st 3 albums . But don't be slamming the Monkees - a fucking great group - so what If they didn't write a lot fo their songs - Elvis didn't write even one of his . Its fucking stupid on Jenn Wenners part that the Monkees are not in the Hall of Fame - Mike Nesmith and Mickey Dolenz had and have so much natural AND developed talent . and great voices . Truely under rated !!!
bigbuzman 1 year ago 5
cmon i know (or i guess )it would be really hip to claim this is the real or better version...but as far as im concerned this is a hot mess compared to the monkees/wrecking crew version.....and for what ever its worth 40 years on the monkees infact played on a couple of the original lps back then and let me say there is nothing baring the harmonica parts they couldnt of covered here ---its really not all that
joeyc09 1 year ago
YES! Its sooo nice to hear the good stuff again.
subeewa 1 year ago
Wow! Thanks for posting this. Now I'll have to dig through my LPs and find the original album. Lovin' YouTube and all the wonderful people who take the time to share.
BKuchau 1 year ago
Great stuff!
FelixAtrox 1 year ago
VOFF ,,I know
MrWildcountry 1 year ago
It's been established that the Monkees did this one after the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. Now, I've always been more of a fan of so-called "bubblegum music" than the blues. I noticed that this comes from an album called "East-West". Right around the same time that the Monkees did "Mary, Mary", Herman's Hermits did a song called "East West", which I know very well. I don't even know if this Butterfield album has a song by that title, but if it does, is it the same as the Herman's Hermits song?
rslitman 2 years ago
@rslitman no, not same song, East West by Butterfield is an instrumental with extended harp solo, and solos on guitar by Bloomfield and Bishop
BLUESMANRONCHICAGO 1 year ago
@BLUESMANRONCHICAGO Thanks for the information. In fact, I eventually found "East West" by the Paul Butterfield Blues Band on YouTube and verified that it is not the same song.
rslitman 1 year ago
"When the first two Butterfield albums were released - they were revolutionary! - they more than any others .. brought blues music to the main stream white listeners ... in the ..60s"
I agree, but it also introduced a large group (me included ) to contemporary jazz.
The "East West" album, especially the title tune (one side of the LP) was great with headphones and a bit of your favorite mind altering substance.
ZZJoCa 2 years ago
Whole song is great,but I especially enjoy the drums.
ManyGodz 2 years ago
When the first two Butterfield Albums were released - they were revolutionary! - they more than any others brought the 50s blues music to the main stream white listeners of the middle and late 60s, that along with Mike B and Clapton playing a gold top 50s les paul (and a sunburst) on Bluesbrakers launched an entire collector industry and musical guitar interpretive style. Butterfield completely inspired my harp playing and got me into Walter, Juinor, Sunnyboy, Cotton and alike.
Thanks!!!!!!
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Hemulen40 2 years ago
The guitar solo during the last 30 sec's of this song is masterful.
mrbag60 2 years ago 6
It is indeed. Its Mike Bloomfield playin guitar here. Before he left to form the Electric Flag. Thanks so much for listening. =)
NoRosesForMe 2 years ago
Thanx Rose for posting this fine old specimen of Butterfield's best. This was the LP that helped us, as a band, turn the korner to making great sound
You go girl ;-)
sparkyization 2 years ago
@mrbag60
dude you're high, it's a nice solo but nothing to write home about
TheJomogogo 1 year ago
@TheJomogogo Their were better ones by Michael Bloomfield on this album namely what he did on the 13 minute East-West , but for something that lasted maybe 30 sec's in 1966 this was/still is an intense ending.
mrbag60 1 year ago
@mrbag60 one of my favorites on this album is I gotta Mind to Give Up Living, nice quitar work and a haunting song with rather gloomy lyrics, definition of a blues tune.
BLUESMANRONCHICAGO 8 months ago
When Nesmith wrot this it was a month or two before the Monkees formed. When they did this in their second album people asked what this manufactured group were doing stealing a Butterfield song . Pretty rich. Butterfields version is almost punk rock.
blaudrogist 3 years ago 3
Prefer The Monkees original, but this is a pretty cool cover. They obviously love the song and made it their own.
notanotheraccount 3 years ago
hmmm...you must be joking!
forfelix48 3 years ago 3
whos joking? that guy above ya? ...sorry im lost but thank you. xD
NoRosesForMe 3 years ago
just dont understand how anyone can compare the monkees with paul butterfield...michael bloomfield and elvin bishop...freakin' monks couldn't even play their instruments...one time back in '69 had the pleasure of playing with elvin at the experience on the strip...what a night! oh well, to each to his own.
forfelix48 3 years ago 2
yea i getcha. I was thinkin the dame thing. But this was originally written by Mike Nesmith. He was a real folk singer and musician b4 he was a Monkee.
But I always thought it was a Butterfield Band original until I posted this. Hehe! Damn Monkees....
NoRosesForMe 3 years ago
sorta know that mike could play basic guitar, but it is a total shock to me that he actually wrote this song...wow!!!... way to go mike...btw...was down in fla. playing a few years back and davy jones has an english pub in jenson beach or stuart...i dunno i was lost. : ) was very nice.
forfelix48 3 years ago
@forfelix48 anyone who compared monkees to butterfield had to have gotten a hold of some really bad acid!!!!!!
BLUESMANRONCHICAGO 1 year ago 2
@forfelix48 You do know this was written by Mike Nesmith of the Monkees right? And both he and Peter tork were musicians before the Monkees. Davey Jones had a solo album out and performed on stage prior to being a monkee, and Micky Dolenz, though an actor, was an excellent lead singer and became a solid drummer. It wasn't that they couldn't play, it was that Don Kirshner didn't allow them to play ... until he was fired and the Monkees wrote and played almost everything on their third album.
Nerfball6 1 year ago 6
@Nerfball6 we know :o)
Msaprilconquest 5 months ago
Actually, they didn't always play all of their own instruments in the studio, but they did play them all while touring (except for the solo segments, which used backing band the Candy Store Prophets). A number of leading British and American groups (including critical favorites such as the Byrds and the Beach Boys) habitually used session players on their recordings. This commonplace practice had previously passed without comment. They were a talented group.
The1truesushiboy 1 year ago 2
Actually, they didn't always play all of their own instruments in the studio, but they did play them all while touring (except for the solo segments, which used backing band the Candy Store Prophets). A number of leading British and American groups (including critical favorites such as the Byrds and the Beach Boys) habitually used session players on their recordings. This commonplace practice had previously passed without comment. They were a talented group.
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@forfelix48 Actually, they didn't always play all of their own instruments in the studio, but they did play them all while touring (except for the solo segments, which used backing band the Candy Store Prophets). A number of leading British and American groups (including critical favorites such as the Byrds and the Beach Boys) habitually used session players on their recordings. This commonplace practice had previously passed without comment. They were a talented group.
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@forfelix48 Actually, they didn't always play all of their own instruments in the studio, but they did play them all while touring (except for the solo segments, which used backing band the Candy Store Prophets). A number of leading British and American groups (including critical favorites such as the Byrds and the Beach Boys) habitually used session players on their recordings. This commonplace practice had previously passed without comment. They were a talented group.
The1truesushiboy 1 year ago
@forfelix48 Wow, you've clearly missed the point. You don't compare these guys w/the Monkees because they're 2 different types of music (and the Monkees productions were certainly at least as good as the PBBB, whoever participated). You're the type who'd like to compare 'Pet Sounds' and 'Electric Ladyland', eh? It's called apples and oranges.
vampyros1 1 year ago
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fastpitch09 2 years ago
Mike Nesmith wrote it.
DocWyoming 2 years ago 2
Who da fuck cares !
Hemulen40 2 years ago
If you don't care asshole, then why comment at all?
DocWyoming 2 years ago
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@DocWyoming Simply becos Mike Nesbitt is an asshole & an absolute non-musician , but & BUTT yer an even bigger one ! Fuckin disgrace !!!
Hemulen40 1 year ago
@Hemulen40 Shut up you idiot.
DocWyoming 1 year ago
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who gives a shit
Byrontheone 2 years ago
Congrats on the win :-}}}} lol, you go girl.Love this song.
WolfArden44 3 years ago
Haha! Thank *YOU*!! Youre tip helped! Yayy!
I love this song too. Makes me wanna post the whole album! Its awesome. But thank ya thank ya thank ya!
NoRosesForMe 3 years ago
well done, i never win anything....have you seen the husband lol , good on you J.
irishthankgod 3 years ago
Hehe! Thank you Cathy! I never win anything either which is why Im so ham dappy about this! ....haha! I just came up with that! Ham-dappy! xD Im nuts. And ...um....the last time I saw yr husband he was fallin down and bustin his ass in yr garden. haha im sorry I wont laff about that anymore. xD
NoRosesForMe 3 years ago
Hahaha! (sly grin!) I shoulda done somethin BIG with this one!.... If only I had known Id win the dispute!
NoRosesForMe 3 years ago
why they keepdoing that to you???? fucks sake excuse the language, political correctness bah they could get rid of a few loyalist scumbags with all the racist comments and dont, stupid ..we Irish are not important to them ...it took an Aussie to get a few accounts down swear cos he contacted me mental , love this song
irishthankgod 3 years ago
haha! no need to scuse the language here. I say fuck all the time! And i dunno why YT keeps FUCKIN with me. I sent in a "dispute" and posted the Fair Use Notice in the dispute box. It might work...might not. And Im very aware of the Loyalists and their racist comments and sick channels and videos. You can do anything here except have a nice decent time. But thanks. Im glad you like this. Lets hope they dont take it later huh?
NoRosesForMe 3 years ago
musics back on wtf is goin on with utube,great song ######
alargedog 3 years ago
haha! I submitted a 'dispute'. But you know theyll take this for good eventually. Hate YT!!!! I gotta go to sleep now. Hate my job too!! haha...thank you so much Dog. =)
NoRosesForMe 3 years ago
Wey hey!! tried to watch this last night.
Fantastc album ,the Work Song,The title track East West and of course this Mary Mary- fine choice
giantplanet 3 years ago
Hehe! Hey thanks! =) I just hope my 'dispute' is settled and YT will let me keep this one.
Theyve already taken 2 vids from me recently.
Im so sick of this mess
NoRosesForMe 3 years ago
awesome better than earlier better than my imagination wish could give more than 5* ;)
desertrose1972 3 years ago
Damn,no music! Have to check this song out online!
ANE32 3 years ago
fuckin hell! I swear i wish i could get my hands in the bastards behind this. the mofos didnt block it when i uploaded it!! But yea thanks. Its worth checking out. This album/CD is worth BUYING! Sorry about this.
NoRosesForMe 3 years ago
BTW this ALBUM is here on YT! Dont remember the persons name but somebody posted all these songs. Bet theirs wasnt DISABLED!!
NoRosesForMe 3 years ago
they disabled the music babe but can imagine sounded good so 5* ya cos have a good imagination LOL ;) have a good weekend
desertrose1972 3 years ago
thanks anyway. Guess I have to delete this now.
NoRosesForMe 3 years ago
shit the bastards hav disabled the music on this
alargedog 3 years ago
see my reply to ANE32. Thanks tho Dog. =(((
NoRosesForMe 3 years ago
GREAT!!10*
1IrishDannyBoy 3 years ago
thanks but the fuckers have disabled the song!!
NoRosesForMe 3 years ago
Where do you get em...this reminds me of The Doors..good one, .
irishthankgod 3 years ago
You can buy this on Amazon at a good price or get it from limewire if possible. Thanks for the comment but YT disabled the song!!
NoRosesForMe 3 years ago