Michael Bloomfield Plays "Sweet Little Angel"

[@Rixdog01]

Unmistakable sound.

[@richardlemay8884]

I saw him play this song almost 50 years ago, and to this day, still remember the feeling as if time stood still during his solo.

[@msaintpc]

Mike was the most melodic blues guitarist ever. He was otherworldly good.

[@ivanmcpcpherson2407]

Arguably the best blues guitar player of his generation.

[@goldenbutterrevue517]

Of ANY generation! Nobody else could make a guitar sing like this.

[@sixslinger9951]

@@goldenbutterrevue517 he is way too busy in his playing. Blues needs to breathe. Mike just plays way too many notes for my taste. A flurry here and there is ok but not just constant stream of meaningless runs.

[@harveyburkin7116]

My favorite blues guitarist of all time..videos from the 60's, unfortunately, are hard to find..

[@leoschumaker225]

Loved attending Michael Bloomfield concerts at The Fillmore and other places. I've never seen this one. I live in Bellingham, WA.,next to WWU now and going to play this and some history of Mike tonight. Love this song!!

[@leoschumaker225]

Is this version on an album?

[@goldenbutterrevue517]

Wow. Only Bloomfield could play with this much raw emotion. It wasn't always like that, especially getting on toward the end like this one is. But when he was on his game and into it, no one could touch him for blues playing.

[@judyburton9712]

I think Clapton plays with that raw emotion as well. He was definitely an influence for Eric.

[@goldenbutterrevue517]

@@judyburton9712 they were friends and mutual admirers. Their guitar playing in the mid/late 60s remains my favorite.

[@goldenbutterrevue517]

Having said that it would have been a simple matter to remix this and bring Mike up and turn the vocal down. If I had time I'd do it myself. But this video has already had 42,000 views! All well deserved.

[@ramonsanchez2429]

Great performance his Gibson Mr Mike Bloomfield ,when he gave himself up to play "Sweet Blues " inspiration with his soul the Legend 🎸🎸🥁🎹

[@karenbaker744]

Mike is perhaps the finest example of what the blues was ment to sound like! This from a hippie that was in Chicago in 65’ then in cal 66-68’ the blues baby!

[@paulmichaelsmith3207]

That period was absolutely the best time to hear him. When he was just 'part' of the Butterfield band he was phenomenal.

[@goldenbutterrevue517]

@@paulmichaelsmith3207 I'd say the period of 1965-1969. My one regret is that I never saw the Bloomfield version of the BBB.

[@msaintpc]

When you were in Cali did you by chance visit my town, my home Laguna Beach?🙂

[@joseangelhernaiz-cotrina3461]

Michael Bloomfield killing it. Beautiful slow blues. Pride of Chicago.

[@GordiansKnotHere]

Mike Bloomfield + Gibson Les Paul ='s Blues, Bliss perfection.

[@YungTrinidad407]

Yesss

[@rpdugoni]

Sweet Jesus! Was fortunate to see him 3x He played this for us in 74 on Stanford campus.

[@jimlabos]

Thanks for posting this. Bloomfield was one of those players that when he was "on" he was "ON". This is one of those times he doesn't rush it and plays what he used to call "sweet Blues". Although the Blues masses concentrate more on remembering other artists I always was and will remain a Bloomfield lover. Him and Albert King. Cheers.

[@bloomsdisco]

You're on the money, Jim. Astute observations. Totally agree.

[@jimlabos]

Bloomfield lovers we both are! I was lucky (or not) enough to have seen him live once ( I saw Paul Butterfield Band right after he left! Damn!) in Montreal in a small club. It looked like he had put together a quick pickup band and was constantly coaching/managing them on stage. His playing, that night was not what I hear when I listen to Fillmore West etc.. He was a disappointment and I was young and stupid and became angry and confused that such a prodigious player did not live up to my expectations (or his brilliant recordings). I really wanted to talk to him to tell him how I loved his music but reacted harshly and stupidly proud. I regret that. Everyone i sallowed to have off days. He died a few months after. I don't have all but a lot of his recordings. I loved and still love his soloing. Stone Blues! Again thanks for putting this up. Your love for Bloomfield shines through. Cheers.

[@mulaudzikhatutshelo6305]

You can repeat that Jim you are right

[@paulmichaelsmith3207]

Excellent clip and salient point about his rushing. Saw him many times as a kid and yeah, when he was on he was phenomenal. Straight, clean, loud thru Twins. But to be honest that was not always the case. He never got sloppy like Bishop but MB would rush so bad things sounded like a train wreck. As a guitar player he was my first inspiration, even before Clapton and the Beano album. When I first took serious lessons from a maestro in Chicago said I wanted to play like Bloomie. He replied, "Well, let me show you arpeggios." Still playing them.

[@wmdoux2108]

Jim: You nailed it as does Bloomfield here. He often seemed to want to rush or simply play too much. I love how he breathes on this one. Great tone, great performance.

[@ScottForman-h4g]

Saw Bloomfield at late show Fillmore East iaround 1968! He said he wanted to bring on stage one of his mentors and out walks BB King!! They jammed till 3AM. Will never forget that performance!!

[@scsmith621]

Michael playing is Super great on this one ! WOW!

[@user-fu2lh7up2i]

Wonderful stuff!

[@threecatclemmusic6560]

This guy just blows me away.

[@briancroner3717]

Bloomfield... one of the electric blues trailblazers. He really had "it".

[@tagaudi]

Master of the guitar, Maestro of the blues

[@stevenotte3447]

From Heart through Strings, Bloom, one of those Amazing Thangs !

[@inlandempiremusicianshallo7113]

Man Mark Naftalin plays the greasiest keys - got me sittin' in soakened bliss!!!

[@sandragriffiths9692]

Try Reese Wynans previously of SRV and Double Trouble and now with Joe Bonamassa, he can give him a run for his money

[@hollygolightly7475]

Oh Jesus ! Are we in heaven?

[@YungTrinidad407]

Amazing

[@Renhjarta]

Sounds like his Les Paul into a Fender Twin. Wonderful tone!!

[@francoisbodin4086]

Must be. A Twin Silver : Attack and flexibility.

[@marin4311]

Iconic playing.

[@kbb643]

Truly a master :)

[@seaofnan]

what a wonderful Valentine treat - thank you for posting. RIP Michael.

[@jasoncrawford7777]

Wow incredible, wow!!

[@pixielf]

37 years indeed! But he's still so alive in my heart. Nicely done, David!

[@bloomsdisco]

Thanks, Peg!

[@TR-yi8up]

He did a lot of really great songs over his time, but this song is always my fav of his to listen to. The version on LIve at the Old Waldorf is amazing too

[@sandragriffiths9692]

Magic Mike🎸

[@spmoran4703]

He was magic.

[@josealberto146]

Verdadeiro guitarrista de Chicago Blues.Obrigado.

[@Braglemaster123]

Great 👍 “

[@iansnyder274]

WOW

[@stephenoneill1805]

When all of us were learning the guitar in the 60s, there was Clapton, Hendrix and those in the know were stealing licks from Mike as well. Like most gone to soon.

[@Tethysmeer]

These long lines remind me of T-Bone Walker.

[@ronnyrono782]

As usual with these old recordings the bass is just killing everything. No balance

[@mohammadafkhami7561]

Poet

[@markkennard861]

What a shame he never played with SRV.. age differences.. ?

[@ronnyrono782]

You would have to be completely, musically clueless not to recognize Michael's playing after a couple of bars

[@Zonydeep]

No one like him

[@mccurryburg]

It's all under control, the timing & the tone. I love Mike's blues. I've been a fan for fifty years. RIP

[@goldenbutterrevue517]

Plus he is absolutely shredding! Holy smoke!!

[@cavandavidson1185]

Compared to the perfection of BB King's version this is juvenile, bedroom noodling. Sorry.

[@reedwycoff6937]

That is a hell of a statement. Not too many people think of Bloomfield as a bedroom noodler.

[@timsnyder5905]

Yes, you are, sorry

[@FernandoPonce-w6x]

Grandioso Bloomfield gran sonido Forever!!!!! Saludos desde Perú...