BOB LIND - "TRULY JULIE'S BLUE"

Bob Lind (born Robert Neale Lind, in Baltimore, Maryland, November 25, 1942) is a folk music singer/songwriter who reached the height of his success during the 1960s. Lind is best known for his transatlantic chart hit single, "Elusive Butterfly", which was a #5 hit in 1966.




Lind signed a recording contract with Liberty Records' subsidiary, World Pacific Records, in 1965, and it was on that label that he had that particular hit. The single may have done even better in the UK Singles Chart had he not had competition from established British recording artist Val Doonican, who released a cover version of the song. In the end, both versions of "Elusive Butterfly" made #5 in the UK in the spring of 1966.[1] [2] Lind also wrote "Cheryl's Goin' Home", which was covered by Adam Faith. It was Faith's last British hit.

Over 200 artists -- including Cher, Glen Campbell, Aretha Franklin, Dolly Parton, Eric Clapton, Nancy Sinatra, The Four Tops, Richie Havens, Hoyt Axton, and Petula Clark -- have covered songs written by Bob Lind, but as a recording artist, he remains a one-hit wonder.

Lind retired from the music business in 1969 to pursue other interests. In more recent years he has resided in Florida and works as a writer. He is the author of five novels, and has written for such supermarket tabloids as the Weekly World News and the Sun.[3]

Lind returned to the music business in 2004, when he began performing again and established an official website. In 2006, RPM Records re-issued the album Since There Were Circles, and in 2007, Ace Records (UK) released Elusive Butterfly: The Complete 1966 Jack Nitzsche Sessions.

The British band, Pulp, have a song named after him: "Bob Lind (The Only Way Is Down)", from their album, We Love Life

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Music

Tags:

• OLDIES
• POP
• JAZZ
• SOUL
• BLUES
• ROCK
• DOO-WOP

[Almostundoable]

Great song. I was 15 years old when Elusive Butterfly came out in 1966. Tonight is the first time I have heard Truly Julie's Blues. I understand where he's going with all the song except for the part about the crippled children. Can you shed some light on that part? Best I can figure is that I'll be there for you when you're taken for granted. Thanks for sharing

[dunepaul9999]

I think u understand correctly, that was my interpretation also.

[zRosemarie]

What a pretty song

Hugs

Rosemarie

[dunepaul9999]

thanks for the comment Rosemarie

[StanBennet]

I'll just echo my comments from before.

[dunepaul9999]

I agree, hauntingly so.....

[steve4477]

Just one of Bob's great songs, he is so under-rated

[hollies65]

This guy was on fire in 1966!

[69ssrszl1]

Another masterpiece, Come down and walk beside me in the sun is so beautiful.

[Komet67]

thanks so much for posting this. i haven't heard this song since the 60's when a local group used to sing it at our dances. didn't know Bobby Lind sang this. thanks, love it

[RoyFive]

@dunepaul9999 Can't imagine what else it could be I think Almostundoable nailed it.

[dennytoby]

record was so underrated...This should have been "Top 10". I loved it, and when I got on "the air" a year later..I played the hell out of it...Bob Lind,was so overlooked.

This was a real "gem". I blame stations for not pushing it more,and "World Pacific" Records, for not stocking stations with more copies,when it was out originally.

[dennytoby]

This should have went way to the top!! I cannot understand listener's views on songs. This is a REALLY GOOD TUNE!! When I got on the air, a year later, I played it,and listeners would ask me..."Is This New". They had never heard it!! Incredible. I blame radio stations,and World Pacific for not plugging the hell out of this!!

[RG4242421]

Recorded May,1966-Charted at No. 65. Thanks dunepaul9999!

[WJCairns]

I remember at the time wondering just why this song didn't make it to the top - indeed, it is a mystery why Mr. Lind remained yoked to Elusive Butterfly, he was such a talented singer.

[schrader1113]

God, I love YOUTUBE ! I have sooo waited for this . One of the best songs ever! Dunepaul9999 you are the best ! 'nuff said. THANKS.

[joseph1335]

As I age, I have come to appreciate the Poets in life. Wheather it be poems, music, song, painting, architecture, or sculpturing. These people can express with their talents what most of us are feeling. Truly, Bob Lind is among those gifted people. I have nearly all his albums and visit with them quite often. Thanks for sharing on You tube for all to hear or become acquainted with his poetry.

[simayana]

I always thought it was talking about helping people to become strong enough not to be dependent/controlled by others and the resentment of the ones who had lost their power over them.