Slowdown Paul Butterfield

Woodstock, Bearsville NY 1978. With Levon Helm Dr.John and David Sanborn.

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[iArchery]

Just out of curiosity is this version available on any albums? I have the rendition on the "North, South" album I think it is, but irbid much different than this one.

Regardless this version is my favorite song now, the simple licks Butterfield plays, and their placement prove his prowess and why he is one of the best.

[pe54unidyne3]

@iArchery No this version is not on any albums unfortunately. Simple....?? I have never heard anyone be able to emulate Paul's licks properly...and I have heard alot of players, I understand what you are saying and it certainly does prove his prowess..personally I would describe it as TASTEFUL. Apart from Paul's musicianship and band leading skills, his singing, playing and timing were as one and are without parallel even to this day, he will always be the best in my book...

[guitarandharp]

I can't thank you enough for posting this...I saw it when the programme was broadcast (on The Old Grey Whistle Test) but haven't been able to find it since. Priceless - a master at one of his artistic peaks - this is what You Tube is for!

Best wishes from the U.K.

[pe54unidyne3]

@guitarandharp Thank you for the great comment, it is a pleasure to be able to share this....As you can see Paul was also collaborating with other giants of the music world at this time in the late 70's, he also recorded an album with Garth Hudson in LA during this time that has never been released, I know one of the songs was 'Naked In The Jungle", not sure if the lp was to be titled that or not ? The cover was to be Paul and Garth with a orangutan on the beach...

[pe54unidyne3]

Glad people are enjoying it !!

[roadappleband]

@pe54unidyne3 Great to see Paul and Dave Sanborn together again, thanks for bringing it to the world of Paul Butterfield fans, RIP Paul.

[TheJivesDuo]

Like a previous comment, I had been looking for this since it was on the Old Grey Whistle Test and had an audio recording of it that a friend had taped from the show. THANK YOU. One of the true genius harp players, unfortunately never got to see him.

[8jacobhamblin]

@pe54unidyne3

I remember Paul working on that album with Garth and I can't find anything either. I think there was a Dylan song on the album as well?

They were in Venice Beach recording.

[icfury]

I also want to thank you for posting this. Paul butterfield is amazing as always and a young David Sanborn also shines!

[pretorious700]

Love Levon Helm

[slimhamster]

Been looking for this for ages, thanks so much. Four giants just jammin' - bliss.

[123must]

Thanks a lot from Italy

[harmonicabill]

harmonica blis

[guitarandharp]

Hi pe54unidyne3

Thanks for your message and the surreal image of Paul and Garth which now inhabits my mind...

And thanks again for sharing this, it means a lot to me.

Best wishes to all contributors