British guitarist analyses The Paul Butterfield Blues Band live in 1967!

Tonight we're going back to 1967 to take a look at The Paul Butterfield Blues Band! I got a bit side tracked with the guitar tips on this one!
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[@russblack443]

Two amazing guitarists in this band mike Bloomfield and Elvin Bishop

[@jameshurlbut4151]

Jesus, what a band!! And *East-West* is unequivocally one of the most seminal and influential albums EVER!! 😉

[@malcolmbruce9753]

Yeah, and the title cut East-West, mind blowing to this very day. BTW Robben Ford lists Paul Butterfield with Michael Bloomfield as his earliest influence.

[@seanwoodburn2616]

@Ville Vīrya He played after actually.

[@seanwoodburn2616]

@Ville Vīrya I played with him a few times in 1977-78 at The Oasis on Haight St. in San Francisco. He was terrifyingly brilliant.

[@seanwoodburn2616]

@Ville Vīrya Electric Flag followed Paul.

[@seanwoodburn2616]

@Ville Vīrya Was definitely blessed.

[@russelljohn5258]

Nice to see Bloomers fully appreciating his former bandmates.

[@johna1160]

8:30 Michael Bloomfield offstage enthusiastically applauding.

[@thebreathalyzer]

Former band member, year Bloomfield was digging it all!

[@Vodichka9]

Bloomfield was always in awe of Butterfield. He seemed modestly unaware of how gifted he (Mike) was.

[@classicsciencefictionhorro1665]

I learned the harp in the 60's as a teen, listening to East West everyday, practicing to this very song over and over. Paul was phenomenal.

[@seanwoodburn2616]

Paul was like the American John Mayal...so much talent sharpened in his band. Nick Gravenites, Elvin Bishop and the incomparable Mike Bloomfield were all Alumni.

[@jazzpunk]

...and Buzzy Feiten, Brother Gene Dinwiddie, & Freddie Beckmeier. All were members of Full Moon (with Neil Larsen & Phillip Wilson). If you can find their debut...go for it!!!

[@bradleyamor8854]

you know it bud,totally agree ,great analogy

[@taukhouse44]

Not to mention a young David Sandborn

[@seanwoodburn2616]

@@taukhouse44 Geez James...I even thought about how young he looked. Absolutely!!

[@gabrieln3613]

And I believe at Woodstock David Sandborn was just 19. I play harmonica 45 yrs, full-time pro at 20. Had a 7-Piece Swing, Jazz, Blues, R&B band 10 years and used to do much David Sandborn tunes. Also, the great Sam Lay on drums. Also, have opened in a Theatre for Elvin Bishop. Did not meet PB but, as a harp player spent many of my younger days playing everything of his I could, same Shure PE54 S "Pistol Grip" mic, still use them for rock and some Honky-Tonk Country depending on gig/session.

[@russelljohn5258]

Pual and the band put some real blues on the young audience. Love seeing Bloomers applauding his old band mates at the end. Didn't get down to Monterey but did catch the band numerous times at the Fillmo when Mike was with the band. Unbelievable, hardest working band I,ve ever seen.

[@davidandrews3489]

I saw The Paul Butterfield Blues Band in 1966 at the Filmore East in NYC. I was 15. It was my first exposure to The Blues. There were several bands on the bill, and the show stopped around 4:30 am-. Went right out and bought "The Resurrection of Pigboy Crabshaw". In am reasonably sure that Mike Bloomfield was with them that Easter Morning.

[@JHelak]

Fillmore East didn't open until 1968. Mike never played with Butter at the Fillmore East, although he played with Paul many times at the original Fillmore in SF. I remember seeing Paul with his horn band at the Fillmore East with Elvin Bishop and later Buzzy Feiten on guitar.

[@Vodichka9]

Do you recall Quicksilver Messenger Service and the Crazy World of Arthur Brown opening for PBBB at Fillmore East? (Trying to refresh my memory).

[@elainekerslake6865]

I saw them in Nov 66 in London at the Ram Jam Brixton, a week after Hendrix experience. Bloomfield was immense, they were excellent. Apart from Clapton and Green with Mayall at the Marquee a few times, Butters was the best example of rock blues I ever saw.

[@gabrieln3613]

Your description of the harmonica as a voice is quite accurate, that was what attracted me to the instrument 46 years ago and with 4 hours of daily practice I was full-time pro by age 20. I have opened for Elvin Bishop and several other "hall of fame" players. Another thing to equate to with the hands is a mute on trumpet. Another element of harmonica that other instrument player may not realize that unlike a horn, half of harmonica playing is on the "in-breath" and many (most really) of the deeper vibrato tones you hear emphasized are on the draw notes. Same diaphragm breathing and vibrato effect but on the harp it allows you to lean into the notes and shape your tones with more available inflections that a "blow note". So glad to see this video and when you think of the players who came through this band (Dave Sandborn, Elvin Bishop, Bloomfield++++ more) they all refer to how powerful this band was when you hear them interviewed. I did not see them live but did see in 1971 the Allman Bros Band with Duane at their peak with a couple months of "Live at Filmore" and these two band would be my favorites ever.......right with Tower of Power too. Thanks again for this sharing video.

[@jkoff76]

They were just as important as the English bands that helped popularize electric blues. RIP Paul Butterfirld and Mike Bloomfield. Two masters.

[@jnagarya519]

They were more important than the English imitators. They were actually from Chicago's South Side. Bloomfield did arranging for Muddy Waters. The two blues radio contenders -- rivals -- were Waters and Howlin' Wolf. The bass player and drummer were from Wolf's band. Most of my generation ignored Butterfield, fell for the "Clapton is God" nonsense, because Butterfield had Blacks in his band. As for harmonica, check out Little Walter. Nick Gravenites wrote a series about the early days. Sum grits! It may still be available online.

[@SuperBluesman56]

@@jnagarya519I couldn’t agree more with you!

[@surfraptor]

Thanks again. Love you enthousiasm and knowledge. Always brings a big smile to this old hippie's face.

[@debravirden7130]

I loved this in 1967, and love The Paul Butterfield Blues Band sound now. How many Rock and Blues greats were influenced by Paul ...a multitude.

[@TorToroPorco]

Butterfield was the penultimate blues man, he lived and breathed the music. It’s amazing to see the number of young people in the crowd, blues music is simply no longer in the mainstream like it was back then.

[@jnagarya519]

Blues music goes through cycles. It emerges into the mainstream then recedes.

[@davidbamberger7750]

great cover of Butterfields playing at a historic concert and very interesting and clear lesson thanks alot!

[@jiffyjeff58]

Man, what a welcome trip down memory lane - I loved watching these guys - if they were within 300 miles we were going

[@marilynsheffield612]

Great analysis👏 Oh Fil you truly love what you do and it shows. I applaud you. I could listen to you all day. I love it when you talk guitar! I've said it before and I'll say it again you make me wish I was a musician, my heart is really with the piano & flute. However I am so happy I accidentally came across you.😊 Have a good evening, get some rest Fil.❤

[@johnkoval1898]

Great analysis Fil, and special thanks for the blues progression guitar lesson.

[@bobmcrae5751]

The first blues album I owned was East West. What a gem!

[@walterfechter8080]

Monterey Pop had so much to offer for just about every taste in sound. The Paul Butterfield Blues Band is a prime example of the Blues revival that first caught on in England and then extended to the States. "Driftin' Blues" is bruisin'! "Wine" (The Electric Flag) with the phenomenal guitar by Mike Bloomfield is another amazing live performance at Monterey Pop. Young people, take a lesson here! Many thanks, FIL!

[@ericpatty5429]

Phil !!! Still listening and lovin it. Thank you for your time and effort to show many all the talent you share. Peace from Eric in Tennessee

[@mwbright]

I was a kid, watching the band at the Monterey Pop Festival. I'm trying like Hell to remember the name of this song they did that I want to download. It was so good.

[@amjrpain919]

It's hard to overstate the ability of this Amazing Artist, And the depth of despair at his passing... We Love You Still Butter!!!🙏💯💖

[@giveitathink6749]

This song has Paul playing acoustically and amplified (Harp on mic) which is an excellent demonstration of how the harp can be played. Personally, as a fan of Paul Butterfield, this concert clip shows the very best live footage I've ever seen of him. Also, BTW, Paul plays left-handed, in-other-words, up-side down. His high keys are played on his left side. I didn't know that for all the years I tried to copy him.

[@rgbplumbinghilton]

I love that woody guitar tone, Butterfields voice and Unmistakable harp playing is the icing on the cake. What a great band!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Guitar Time Stamps 12:22 Using the blues 13:36 Playing in all keys 15:56 Fretboard navigation 19:11 Fretboard Note Hack (Using Octaves!)

[@RiisPark99]

thanks for the music lesson

[@mevrammcoyoteV8f150]

Cute little boy laying on Mom's lap thought he was going to an Elvis concert .....thanks Fil

[@lynndow3185]

I loved the camera work on this one! That was so sweet. ( My grandpa carried me out sleeping after many Hollywood Bowl concerts.)

[@michaelbochnia5686]

That cute boy is ME!!!! Nah. It could be me except for the blonde hair and blue eyes. lol...

[@mevrammcoyoteV8f150]

@@michaelbochnia5686 That good looking Brunette could of been my Mother

[@lynndow3185]

@@lisaweiss9434 OMG! LIsa! You KNOW Things!! Thanks...how cool.

[@b42baritone]

I had the chance to to see Paul Butterfield twice. One of my all time favorite concerts. Both times was at the Golden Bear in Huntington Beach, CA. Such a talented group of musicians.

[@ralfgrottian1385]

My hero, thanks Paul for your soulful singing and playing.

[@mariorabottini5687]

I was always amazed by Paul’s blues mastery! Just phenomenal! Soulful and so melodic along with Elvin Bishops sensational guitar work.....awesome! Excellent Fil! Cheers Mario! 😀👌🤘

[@kurtisle]

Oh man. My girlfriend couldn't find me so she went to the Monterey Pop with friends instead....I never forgave her for that (kidding). That was the first Festival of young people's music, pre Woodstock. We didn't really know what was going to happen. Monterey nixed any further music Festivals after that...except the Jazz Festival that continued for years. Paul Butterfield was my harp God. I learned from watching him at various venues (and on KZAP and KSAN radio) and went home to try to emulate him. Thanks FIL. You always bring happy memories for this old man.

[@Damaged262]

You forgave her? Shit, I didn't forgive my ex for a glass of wine while she had my daughter in her. I'm not a prick, but there's some lines I won't cross. Well, maybe I should have given up beer while she was pregnant, yeah, I'm a jerk, I was new in the Army and beer was a food group at the time, I did forgive, I would have given up beer if I carried my baby, not for anything, but there were a hundred other reasons to run screaming from her. She was a Karen decades before Karen's even had a name! But, MONTEREY? Who knew, lol. My now lady had a panic attack while driving to Ian Lords' last performance in my area with Deep Purple before he passed, so we gave away the tickets. Oh, that was a heartbreaker, but I still love that jackass! She at least owns that one! I almost missed one of the last performances of The Brain Surgeons, you'd have to be Blue Oyster Cult fans to probably know who they were, and she dragged me out of my job, we drove 120 miles (what's that. like 400,000 km's? Stupid Americans) and got to the show right on time. Got to talk to them all one on one as well. We ended up getting to sing the chorus to Godzilla on stage and he (Albert Bouchard) filmed it, just the 2 of us as extras, so I guess I can forgive her now for the Deep Purple debacle.. Not that it was a lifelong dream of any kind to me. Oh, yeah, it WAS! Why that bastard wouldn't let me sing Astronomy is beyond me. (Bless his heart, he didn't know if I could talk right, much less sing, lol. And, by bastard, I mean one of my most GIANT musical heros of an entire lifetime. Most of you won't know 5 Guitars, but he wasn't just a killer drummer and his brother wasn't just a great bassist, but they are excellent multi-instrument musicians. In fact Fil, find a 5 Guitar and enjoy, it's mad fun. I'll find one and pass it on. Now, they are Blue Coupe, Albert on drums, Joe Bouchard (his brother) on guitar and Dennis Dunaway of Alice Cooper during the heyday and they kick ass too.

[@Damaged262]

@James Broms Probably not, just reread it. It's fun, unless you lived it.

[@Damaged262]

I needed a release, having just gone through cancer, still off solid food for 3.5 years, my only child was killed, my parents are both dead, these are just the highlights. I'm sorry I shared some fun with you, you obviously took the time to read at least some of it. I hope it didn't hurt you to do so. I hope all of your happiness filters are filled by the time you get to my age. I can't always tell when it comes out and I'd be an idiot to keep it bottled up. Be well.

[@kurtisle]

@@Damaged262 to heck with me. You take care of yourself. Do something today that brings happy memories. Say friend, here's a number of caring people who will listen to you without judging you: 1-800-273-8255. Suicide Prevention. I know...I've been there myself. You're not alone.

[@Damaged262]

@@kurtisle Thank you, that's really kind. I'm not suicidal fortunately. In fact, if the relief package goes through, I'll be signing up for Fil's beginners program so I won't be going anywhere then for sure. But suicide, not in the plans. I do really appreciate you reaching out, though, just in case.

[@patsielee7760]

Never got to see them live but I first fell in love with Paul Butterfield and his band when I was just 15 years old. I'm 71 now. He went down way too soon. So much talent, sadness, but that's what the blues is all about. I still love this band.

[@olathestanwalker6717]

Was lucky enough to see them live in Chicago in '67 or '68. It has stuck with me all these years later. Earth shattering. Thanks for this video.

[@lynndow3185]

The side tracks are my favorite tracks... I hope you always take them!

[@mevrammcoyoteV8f150]

Lynn.. I thought I heard Fil tooting on his Saxophone in the background of this good blues song

[@lynndow3185]

@@mevrammcoyoteV8f150 Ya never know! Maybe!

[@drewpall2598]

Listening to interviews from people who where there "The Monterey Pop Festival" was not just a concert it was a place to letting go of your daily worries and hang ups and absorb the music. thanks for taking us on a musical journey through your analysis Fil.

[@phil2bfree]

I am thrilled that you analyzed Paul & his Merry Band of Blues Masters. Their music has been such an inspiration to me. Paul is a legendary harmonica player. Maybe, just maybe, his early training on the classical flute helped him excel on the blues harp. While still a teen, Paul was playing clubs with Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf & other blues greats. Early members of Paul's group including such icons as Mike Bloomfield, Al Kooper & Elvin Bishop. Even Bob Dylan, who could have chosen virtually any musician to accompany him, picked members of Paul's group as his back-up band at the Newport Folk Festival.

[@54lespaul77]

Paul Butterfield... a great bluesman. A brilliant demonstration also! I wish someone had made it that simple for me those many years ago 👍🤘

[@storeymark]

Butter was simply amazing! His Woodstock performance of "Everything is goin' to be alright' was absolutely rockin'.

[@Damaged262]

I can't wait for the day when "The Sons and Daughters of the Wings of Pegasus" reviews "Wings of Pegasus" music in 30 years. That'll be fun in my beyond golden years :-) I'm looking forward to their new music too!

[@ecarteringram]

Fil, you are a terrific teacher. You are connecting........and i've heard a lot stuff that hasn't clicked. Thank you so much

[@glamgal7106]

Your mentioning of Paul Butterfield's ability to get his harmonica to talk reminded me of the Hans Christian Andersen quote that I once shared with you: "Where words fail, music speaks." When applying this quote, I think it's safe to say that the Paul Butterfield Blues Band spoke volumes in this performance. I appreciated your guitar demonstration on fingering the pentatonic/blues patterns because it was a lesson for me(the piano is my primary instrument; the guitar more secondary). Fil, I'm truly grateful for what you do!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@paulaaubin4987]

Paul's voice is so smooth.. He's like fine wine that has some serious high notes. And Elvin Bishop is definitely a plus in the group.

[@sharonmuzik]

1967 was such a great year to be young and free. Memories...

[@laurakali6522]

One of my favorite performers and one of the nicest people in the music industry, Peter Wolf, inducted them into the Rock n Roll of Fame. He gave a great speech.....

[@jnagarya519]

Check out Wolf's "Long Line" LP. "You're born alone, you die alone, you ride lonesome all the way."

[@laurakali6522]

@@jnagarya519 love his solo stuff.

[@terryladd4217]

First saw the Paul Butterfield Blues Band in Montreal in 1967 at an open air concert. Started a blues band with some buddies shortly thereafter. 'Got a mind to give up living' and 'Get out of my life woman' were band favourites for years. Love those guys. Thanks for the analysis!

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

Fil you always surprise me with how well you can present playing technics making them easy to understand. Great breakdown of a great performance, Jeff in LA USA

[@gaillight7501]

The harmonica playing is out of this world.

[@RoryVanucchi]

Great. well respected musician. Monterey, Woodstock, Isle of Wight are pinnacle of the great era before arena rock.

[@oldarpanet]

Man, I so love these videos! I love how you break down the playing and show how things are done. As I've mentioned several times in these comments, I'm hot a musician, but is 65 yrs old too late to start? It's just fascinating, how the fret board is laid out, I mean, who figured this out?!? Low E, first fret is F, next dot is G, then A then B, two dots is E again, one octave higher...Good Lord...

[@Dr.Pepperdave]

Go get um!

[@lindaz1290]

Now THIS is a real blues performance - right down to the guy with a trumpet in one hand, cigarette in the other. Great stuff! Fil, your demos provide little nuggets of knowledge that always leave us wanting more.Tonight, you gave us just enough so that pretty much anyone can pick up a guitar and start to play blues lines. Bravo!

[@lieslwindjulie3230]

Wonderful performance!! And a great lesson, Fil. Thanks!! 🖤🤘🏽

[@TheDivayenta]

He was phenomenal! This is at the Monterey Pop Festival- and I was at this Saturday afternoon performance, Fil!!!! When he finished , Mike Bloomfield shook Paul’s hand and then debuted with his new group, The Electric Flag.

[@drewpall2598]

Karen Nyere That must have been Far-Out to see live! where You there for the full three days? if so what did you think of Ravi Shankar performance?

[@TheDivayenta]

Drew Pall I was there all day Saturday for a whopping ten dollars. Ravi was on Sunday as were Hendrix ( who I saw elsewhere later) and The Who. I saw tons of groups Saturday afternoon and evening though! Also went to the Fillmore and Winterland regularly so I saw almost everyone at this time. Led Zeppelin- 1969 - unforgettable! They scared me!

[@sandrahammond5566]

Ravi's music transported me...I was in a kitchen making meals to be given away..

[@TheDivayenta]

@@sandrahammond5566 in Monterey? Cool! I’d been listening to his music for years as a teen. I still have an album with a hole burnt in the cover by incense, lol.

[@jabbalechat7910]

Elvin Bishop on guitar... 👍

[@purplestuff]

Mike Bloomfield being their biggest fan at the side of the stage... love it!

[@ScottyGMusic]

Yes! Great performer, and I always liked the horn section. Steve Madaio was a killer trumpet player.

[@michaelbochnia5686]

Love those horns in the background. The talk back and forth between Paul and the horn is just great. Just love those Blues! Nice analysis Fil. More of da Blues!!!!....

[@seanoconnor2531]

great lesson, i'm so glad you got "sidetracked" i learned a ton from this, thank you, as you English say "Brilliant"

[@charlieghague]

That harp solo is straight up filthy. So much feel going on there.

[@ecarteringram]

1st Blues album bought by most of us, was the Paul Butterfield Blues Band 1st record. 1965 ? Discovered all their influences later

[@russblack443]

If nobody else has said it just wanted to say they Michael Bloomfield's new band played at Monterey also. The electric flag featuring Buddy Miles playing drums and singing. Look up over loving you. It wasn't in the movie but the footage is here on KZbin

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Back when music was cool. Thanks for this music lesson, I'll come back to this many times, I'm sure.

[@kensod6034]

Yup, Paul is a great harp player... 9 y.o. on the corner playing paul butterfield... This type harp playing was what we had... To imitate.. I love my harp... I use crossover from Horner harmonica...rock 🎸

[@kensod6034]

John mayall room to move another rocker we jammed to, then later magic dick of j Giles band.. But that was us wa wa all day long... People would gather round... Gurllllllzzzz tooo... 😃

[@cavecookie1]

So, you play Mississippi Saxophone? You will know this...Is Paul's harp upside down, or am I halucinating? Love his playing, as well, but guess I have never seen a vid, hence, my question!

[@kensod6034]

@@cavecookie1 Mississippi saxophone.. Hahaha 😄

[@kensod6034]

@@cavecookie1 I play music by the sound i never looked to see if he was playing his harp backwards meaning the normal way is the low notes to the left the higher notes to the right... That's why they are numbered 1 to the right.. But if you get used to playing it backwards its like playing a guitar backwards... High string E at the top low string E at the bottom I've seen guys play it like thay but it sounds the same but looks different.. With a Mississippi saxophone you can't really tell because you normally wrap your hands around the harp for different sounds you can produce... ❤

[@cavecookie1]

@@kensod6034 Well, it sounds better than "10 hole suck & blow"!

[@suehollar2578]

I like the guitar lessons because it gives me a sense of how to play notes even when I'm not looking at a keyboard. This band was great and I hope there's another video about them.

[@sanjayjani8099]

Nice to see Paul Butterfield being looked at here! Love your channel!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@kingstumble]

I'm really going to show my age now! I saw the Butterfield Blues Band in 1966 at Birmingham Odeon. Also on the bill was Georgie Fame, Eric Burdon and The New Animals, Geno Washington and Chris Farlowe. Not a bad line up.

[@blacktalon1597]

It's always a gift, you give, and I can't thank you enough. Wish I was young again and met you sooner. Thanks buddy.

[@lessnodgrass1381]

Excellent analysis of a blues legend Fil! Also your blues lead teaching was perfect for beginners. I have taught my guitar class the same way using the same principles. I would love for you to teach your method of identifying vocal notes. You seem to be able to know the key a vocal is in by just hearing it. I know there is a way to use a guitar to identify a vocal note and I would really appreciate if you would teach it in a future post. Anyways thanks again for sharing your wisdom with all of us!

[@michaeldeane9029]

I was introduced to the music of Mike and Paul in the 60's whilst living in NZ. I love the intro to this track (walk on the wild side), you know it's going to be something special. Wow just about summed it up... thanks Fil, great advice for people learning the guitar. Stay cool.....

[@thebreathalyzer]

The great Elvin Bishop with such amazing tone, feel, and chord voicing work. What a bad cat. How this performance didn't get included in the original Monterey Pop movie is a travesty. Just absolutely killing on every level by every cat on the stage. Love to you my friend. Great shots of the audience just vibing out on the music and the ladies there, omg.

[@stephenbouchelle7706]

Thanks for doing a harp player. The harmonica was the catalyst for my youthful record collection. While on the topic, Little Walter, and for Chicago blues - Hound Dog Taylor (once called a proto-punk). I like the guitar tips.

[@suzannerobbins6293]

Hi Fil..1967...let me say this was one of the best years...my hubby made it safely home from that horrible war in Vietnam! Whenever I see that year portrayed I get a good feeling! I didn’t know this group...I remember that year I was really into the Mama and Papas...Beatles, etc. it was cool to go back now, and listen to something I missed! This guy had such a good voice! I have heard of Elvin Bishop though! I remember I was 21 that year, so I was into that Summer of Love music...Lovin’ Spoonful, Bobby Gentry, and Happenings, and anything Phil Spector...just thinking back to what I listened to at that time. It is quite interesting to go back, and take another look! Thanks Fil for more of my sixties education! Still putting in a plug for people to become a patron...this is the place I feel I go to music school! Hugs Fil! Appreciate you! ✌️ btw...Also into The Letterman...little did I know I would become friends with the lead singer Tony Butala and spend evenings with him at a friend’s house listening to many stories of the singers of that time! Wow! How lucky I was to be a sixties kid! Met Tony as an adult, but how I cherished those stories of my idols! ✌️

[@melloyellow5598]

Damn. Sharp color film from 1967?? I'm in. Good tune. Good vid. Wawa! 👋🙂

[@Darmesis]

You kill me, Fil! I go down a rabbit hole with your analyses and you cause major lack of sleep. But I love it...😜

[@joerethaired9062]

Saw them a few times in Boston at Paul’s Mall. I was about 16 and a Beatles fan. That quickly changed. Bishop and Bloomfield on The Work Song on East West is still one of my go to tunes to listen to. Boston was great for seeing blues artists - B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Charlie Musselwhite, at small venues like Club 47 and Paul’s Mall.

[@zenzen1916]

Love and miss Paul, he has three sons ..not two.

[@PK1971PK]

Great job, Fil! You didn't call Elvin Bishop Alvin one time! LOL. Seriously, tho, love seeing old style blues, especially with harmonica. And I've been actually learning some things about playing guitar that makes me wish I had my old guitar back.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

I love the Paul Butterfield Blues Band very much. I saw one of the founder members, Elvin Bishop 3 times live, and met him. Thanks for sharing this great analysis video. Cheers, Fil!

[@victoriateague9012]

Damn I really hope at least some of that crowd came away with the knowledge of how brilliant Paul was on the harmonica. 😎😎😂😂Want to add the girl at the end did. Wow, says it all.

[@elmikol2443]

One of my musical heroes! Paul Butterfield! Thanks for sharing!

[@RoasterRoaster]

Thank you for the great guitar lesson !!

[@5989921]

One of the things he had going for him was that he was a great band leader.

[@ThomasDeLello]

Attn Phil: Michael Bloomfield at 8:29 on the time dial. BTW... Paul Butterfield was left handed and he played his harmonica upside down. I bet you didn't know that...!

[@robertscopa2626]

Loved these guys.

[@grahamgreene779]

cool to see Mike Bloomfield at 8;30 cheering on his former bandmates. I think he had started Electric Flag by this point. What a talent. Love Butterfield Band! The first 2 records with Bloomfield are rightly feted, but The Resurrection of Pigboy Crabshaw and Keep on Moving are great too. "in My own Dream" is a little patchy. Not surprisingly, the weakest songs on that one are the ones were Paul cedes songwriting and singing to his newest sidemen. I do like Bishops "Drunk Again" and the 3 lead Paul songs are great.

[@danballou2202]

Bravo! A fantastic learning experience for us beginners. I learned tons. Thank you!!!!

[@plk5520]

Man...he was such an amazing vocalist too. It so surprises me that the original video has so few views. I guess it just hasn't been discovered yet. I was so lucky to have seen him in concert with Rick Danko in 1980, seated just a few aisles away from the stage. Rip to Paul, Rick and Peter Green.

[@alanboston4208]

Holy shit. My friend has raved to me about the Paul B blues band for a very long time. I wished I believed him. Damn, what talent. Thanks for sharing.

[@peetyw8851]

VERY helpful tutorial!! REALLY helps! Great job.

[@jimmycampbell78]

This is exceptional quality video footage for 1967. Most footage I have seen from this year is grainy or black and white, unless its cinematography.

[@skiadikt]

my favorite band back in the day. saw them many times through lineage of bloomfield, bishop and feiten - all great guitarists who influenced my playing. amazing performance here by butter. really a shame bishop's solo doesn't make the cut. while he didn't have the technique of bloomfield, he had a way of making the guitar "moan & groan" that was unique. btw fil, if you haven't check out the band's performance of "everything's gonna be alright" at woodstock which features some great playing by feiten, give it a look.

[@dantean]

Their legendary reputation as a live outfit make me wish there were a great many more recordings of them in small club settings specifically.

[@HaniJIsmail]

Thanks for doing this. I recently found out about Butterfield a couple years ago and have been addicted since. I think you should do an analysis of "Everything's gonna be alright" or even just watch it. (The Woodstock 69 one) you will enjoy :)

[@gaillight7501]

Great illustration. I can see why you have taught guitar. If I only had a guitar . . .

[@yd1865]

Love your channel. I learn a lot from your breakdowns. I love your enthusiasm for other musicians even though you are a talented musician yourself. Sometimes we can let our egos get in the way but it just closes ourselves off from learning more. But it looks like you were strong enough to not let yourself get in the way! Keep it up!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@donnacolwell3988]

Thanks for another interesting American musical history lesson. Wow, Fil. When you give a guitar lesson, it makes me believe I really could learn to play.

[@hookalakah]

Good analysis. Butterfield's time and phrasing were flawless as well.

[@Guardducks]

Music to my ears after a long day at the salt mine. 🤘

[@itchiray]

I miss Mr Bloomfield! Elvin is great tho but Mike was sublime!🎸✨But “I Just Got In From Texas” 🇨🇱Electric Flag was killer band! They need more credit, a great horn band contemporary w Chicago & BS&T. Nice job Mr Fil!

[@gwendolyncarter5668]

Great analysis as always! Hope you are well, Fil!

[@robertwood4681]

Right at the end of the performance Paul's former bandmate Mike Bloomfield can be seen applauding . Bishop was good but Bloomfield was an outstanding guitarist. Worth having a look at his performance at Monterey, crazy vibrato!

[@jnagarya519]

Read an interview with Bloomfield for a music magazine back in the day. He criticized players who played 500 notes a minute -- then played 500 notes a minute. I preferred Bishop.

[@williethetaper]

Slightly off topic, Phil, but I've worn out two double LPs of PBBB, 1970, Live, produced by Todd Rundgren. I won't tell the story here, too long, how I got turned on to this record, but I have a THIRD copy stashed, still in the cellophane! I did steal his riffs learning to play harp ... what you said, Phil, Paul's playing "sings" but I contend he plays like a "horn" later in his discography. This LP personifies a change, from some licks that are fundamental to Butterfield's style, almost rote, to smaller ensembles with rotating leads to front the band and all with amazing chops. But this format, with the full horn section, really, really swings. (live at the Troubadour? I didn't want to rip the plastic, man, despite the panoramic centerfold of the entire band!)

[@sallyshipwreck4315]

Thanks!