THE BUTTERFIELD BLUES BAND / Assorted 12" Vinyl LPs 33 RPM VG+ (4 album lot)

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                                          THE BUTTERFIELD BLUES BAND

Paul Vaughn Butterfield (December 17, 1942 – May 4, 1987) was an American blues singer and harmonica player. After early training as a classical flutist, Butterfield developed an interest in blues harmonica. He explored the blues scene in his native Chicago, where he was able to meet Muddy Waters and other blues greats who provided encouragement and a chance to join in the jam sessions. Soon, Butterfield began performing with fellow blues enthusiasts Nick Gravenites and Elvin Bishop.

In 1963, he formed the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, who recorded several successful albums and were a popular fixture on the late-1960s concert and festival circuit, with performances at the Fillmores, Monterey Pop Festival, and Woodstock. They became known for combining electric Chicago blues with a rock urgency as well as their pioneering jazz fusion performances and recordings. After the breakup of the group in 1971, Butterfield continued to tour and record in a variety of settings, including with Paul Butterfield's Better Days, his mentor Muddy Waters, and members of the roots-rock group The Band.

While still recording and performing, Butterfield died in 1987 at age 44 of a heroin overdose. Music critics have acknowledged his development of an original approach that places him among the best-known blues harp players. In 2006, he was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted the Paul Butterfield Blues Band in 2015. Both panels noted his harmonica skills as well as his contributions to bringing blues-style music to a younger and broader audience.

                                                                       The Resurrection Of Pigboy Crabshaw

                            1967 Elektra Records    EKS - 74015 

The Resurrection of Pigboy Crabshaw is a 1967 album by The Butterfield Blues Band. Its name refers to Elvin Bishop, whose role shifted to lead guitarist after Mike Bloomfield departed to form Electric Flag. The album marked a slight shift in the band's sound towards R&B and features a horn section.

Tracks                                                                                    A1 One More Heartache Written-By – Tarplin*, Rogers*, White*, Robinson*, Moore* 3:20 A2 Driftin' And Driftin' Written-By – Brown*, Williams*, Moore* 9:09 A3 Pity The Fool Written-By – D. Malone* 6:00 A4 Born Under A Bad Sign Written-By – B. T. Jones*, W. Bell* 4:10 B1 Run Out Of Time Written-By – Dinwiddie*, Peterson*, Butterfield* 2:59 B2 Double Trouble Written-By – Otis Rush 5:38 B3 Drivin' Wheel Vocals – Bugsy MaughWritten-By – R. Sykes* 5:34 B4 Droppin' Out Written-By – Butterfield*, Zimmerman* 2:16 B5 Tollin' Bells 5:23

Credits

• Alto Saxophone – Dave Sanborne*
• Artwork [Cover] – Kim Whitesides
• Bass – Bugsy Maugh
• Design [Cover Design], Art Direction – William S. Harvey
• Drums – Phil Wilson*
• Guitar – Elvin Bishop
• Harmonica, Vocals – Paul Butterfield
• Keyboards – Mark Naftalin
• Photography By [Back Cover] – Joel Brodsky
• Producer – John Court
• Tenor Saxophone – Gene Dinwiddie*
• Trumpet – Keith Johnson

Written-By – Sam Cooke


Written-By – Jesse Fuller

                                                                       In My Own Dream

                          1968 Elektra Records      EKS - 74025       Gatefold

In My Own Dream is a 1968 album by The Butterfield Blues Band. It continued the trend of its predecessor The Resurrection of Pigboy Crabshaw in moving towards a more soul-oriented sound, supported by a first rate horn section,, but was not so well-received either by critics or the public as its predecessor.
Acoustic Guitar – Hugh McCracken, Phoebe SnowBacking Vocals – Phil Kearns, Phoebe SnowBass – Tony LevinDrums – Steve GaddElectric Guitar – John TropeaElectric Piano – Ken AscherSaxophone [Solo] – Dave Sanborn*Synthesizer – Ken BichelWritten-By – Phoebe Snow        
Tracks                                                                                   A1 Last Hope's Gone Written-By – Sanborn*, Haynie*, Butterfield* 4:50 A2 Mine To Love Written-By – Maugh* 4:19 A3 Get Yourself Together Written-By – Maugh* 4:08 A4 Just To Be With You Written-By – Roth* 6:10 B1 Morning Blues Written-By – Maugh* 4:56 B2 Drunk Again Written-By – Bishop* 6:35 B3 In My Own Dream Written-By – Butterfield* 3:49

Companies, etc.

• Made By – Shorewood Packaging

Credits

• Art Direction – William S. Harvey
• Artwork [Cover] – Gene Szafran
• Bass – Bugsy Maugh
• Drums, Congas – Phillip Wilson
• Guitar – Elvin Bishop, Paul Butterfield (tracks: B3)
• Keyboards – Naffy Markahm*
• Leader, Harmonica – Paul Butterfield
• Liner Notes – Alfred G. Aronowitz
• Mandolin – Gene Dinwiddie* (tracks: B3)
• Organ – Al Kooper (tracks: A4, B2)
• Piano – Keith Johnson (tracks: B2)
• Producer – John Court
• Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Dave Sanborn*
• Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Tambourine – Gene Dinwiddie*
• Trumpet – Keith Johnson
• Vocals – Bugsy Maugh (tracks: A2, B1), Elvin Bishop (tracks: B2), Paul Butterfield (tracks: A1, A4, B3), Phillip Wilson (tracks: A3)

Notes

"The Icebag Four" vocal group:
Bugsy Maugh, Gene Dinwiddie, Phillip Wilson, John Court Acoustic Guitar – Phoebe SnowBacking Vocals – Jesse Dixon*, Jesse Dixon Singers, The*, Phoebe SnowBass – Tony LevinDrums – Steve GaddElectric Guitar – Hugh McCrackenElectric Piano – Richard TeeOrchestrated By [Orchestration] – Pat Williams*Percussion – Ralph MacDonaldWritten-By – Phoebe Snow         Acoustic Guitar – Phoebe SnowBass [Acoustic] – Ron CarterOrchestrated By [Orchestration] – Pat Williams*Percussion – Ralph MacDonaldWritten-By – Phoebe Snow        Bass – Willie Lee IV*Drums – Jimmy YoungElectric Piano – Don GrolnickWritten-By – H. Tobias*, R. Ingraham*        Arranged By [Tuba Quintet Arrangement] – Howard Johnson (3)Backing Vocals – Phil Kearns, Phil Ramone, Phoebe SnowBass – Gordon EdwardsDrums – Grady TateElectric Guitar – Hugh McCrackenElectric Piano – Richard TeeSaxophone [Solo] – Dave Sanborn*Written-By – Phoebe Snow Backing Vocals – Phil Kearns, Phoebe SnowBass – Willie Lee IV*Drums – Jimmy YoungElectric Piano – Don GrolnickOrchestrated By [Orchestration] – Pat Williams*Percussion – Ralph MacDonaldWritten-By – Phoebe Snow Acoustic Guitar – Phoebe Snow, Stuart ScharfBass [Acoustic] – Richard Davis (2)Percussion – Ralph MacDonaldWritten-By – Phoebe Snow         Backing Vocals – Phil Kearns, Phoebe SnowBass – Tony LevinDrums – Grady TateElectric Guitar – Hugh McCracken, John TropeaPiano [Acoustic], Organ – Richard TeeWritten-By – Eddie Holland / Lamont Dozier / Brian Holland* Bass – Willie Lee IV*Orchestrated By [Orchestration] – Pat Williams*Piano [Acoustic] – Don GrolnickWritten-By – Phoebe Snow        Bass – Willie Lee IV*Drums – Grady TateElectric Piano – Don GrolnickFlute [Solo] – Jerome RichardsonOrchestrated By [Orchestration] – Pat Williams*Written-By – George And Ira Gershwin*
                                             

                                                Keep On Moving

                         1969 Elektra Records      EKS - 74053

Keep on Moving is the fifth album by the Butterfield Blues Band, which was released in 1969. It continues in the same R&B/soul-influenced horn-driven direction as the band's 1968 album In My Own Dream. Keep On Moving reached number 102 in the Billboard Top LPs chart.

Horns – Golden Age Jazz Band, TheWritten-By – P. Snow*
    Written-By – G. DePaul*, S. Cahn*     Tracks     Written-By – Gene Dinwiddle, Philip Wilson*

Arranged By – Ted HarrisWritten-By – Paul Butterfield
                                         Written-By – Gene Dinwiddle, Philip Wilson*          
Arranged By – Ted HarrisWritten-By – Paul Butterfield
 
Arranged By – Ted HarrisWritten-By – Paul Butterfield, Philip Wilson*


Arranged By – Ted HarrisWritten-By – Charles Calhoun


Arranged By – The Butterfield Blues Band*Written-By – Lane*


Written-By – Jerry Ragovoy


Arranged By – Ted HarrisWritten-By – Gene Dinwiddle


Written-By – Jerry Ragavoy*


Arranged By – Ted HarrisWritten-By – Rod Hicks


Arranged By – Ted HarrisWritten-By – Rod Hicks


Arranged By – Buzzy Felton*, Jerry RagovoyWritten-By – Buzzy Felton*


Arranged By – Paul Butterfield, Ted HarrisWritten-By – Paul Butterfield

        Written-By – Gene Dinwiddle, Philip Wilson* Arranged By – Ted HarrisWritten-By – Paul Butterfield

A1  Love March Written-By – Gene Dinwiddle, Philip Wilson*    2:56 A2      No Amount Of Loving Arranged By – Ted HarrisWritten-By – Paul Butterfield   3:12 A3 Morning Sunrise Arranged By – Ted HarrisWritten-By – Paul Butterfield, Philip Wilson*   2:40 A4 Losing Hand Arranged By – Ted HarrisWritten-By – Charles Calhoun   3:33 A5 Walking By Myself Arranged By – The Butterfield Blues Band*Written-By – Lane*   4:28 A6 Except You Written-By – Jerry Ragovoy   3:52 B1 Love Disease Arranged By – Ted HarrisWritten-By – Gene Dinwiddle   3:28 B2 Where Did My Baby Go Written-By – Jerry Ragavoy*   4:37 B3 All In A Day Arranged By – Ted HarrisWritten-By – Rod Hicks   2:26 B4 So Far So Good Arranged By – Ted HarrisWritten-By – Rod Hicks   2:26 B5 Buddy's Advice Arranged By – Buzzy Felton*, Jerry RagovoyWritten-By – Buzzy Felton*   3:19 B6 Keep On Moving Arranged By – Paul Butterfield, Ted HarrisWritten-By – Paul Butterfield   5:02

Credits

• Alto Saxophone – Dave Sanborn*
• Artwork – Karl Swanson, Robert L. Heimall
• Baritone Saxophone – Trevor Lawrence
• Bass – Fred Beckmier*
• Bass, Cello, Vocals – Rod Hicks
• Engineer – Eddie Youngblood, Joe Zagarino
• Guitar, Piano, Organ, French Horn – Buzzy Feiten
• Photography By – Robert L. Heimall
• Piano – Jerry Ragavoy*, Ted Harris
• Producer – Jerry Ragavoy*
• Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Vocals, Chorus – Gene Dinwiddle
• Trumpet – Keith Johnson, Steve Madaio
• Vocals, Harmonica, Flute – Paul Butterfield

Notes

Recorded at the Hit Factory, New York. Arranged By – Ted HarrisWritten-By – Paul Butterfield, Philip Wilson*

Arranged By – Ted HarrisWritten-By – Charles Calhoun

Arranged By – The Butterfield Blues Band*Written-By – Lane*

Written-By – Jerry Ragovoy

                                

Arranged By – Ted HarrisWritten-By – Gene Dinwiddle

Written-By – Jerry Ragavoy*

Arranged By – Ted HarrisWritten-By – Rod Hicks
       Arranged By – Ted HarrisWritten-By – Rod Hicks

Arranged By – Buzzy Felton*, Jerry RagovoyWritten-By – Buzzy Felton*

Arranged By – Paul Butterfield, Ted HarrisWritten-By – Paul Butterfield

Arranged By – Ted HarrisWritten-By – Paul Butterfield, Philip Wilson*

Arranged By – Ted HarrisWritten-By – Charles Calhoun

Arranged By – The Butterfield Blues Band*Written-By – Lane*

Written-By – Jerry Ragovoy

Arranged By – Ted HarrisWritten-By – Gene Dinwiddle

Written-By – Jerry Ragavoy*

Arranged By – Ted HarrisWritten-By – Rod Hicks

Arranged By – Ted HarrisWritten-By – Rod Hicks

Arranged By – Buzzy Felton*, Jerry RagovoyWritten-By – Buzzy Felton*

Arranged By – Paul Butterfield, Ted HarrisWritten-By – Paul Butterfield

       

         

Written-By – P. Kearns*, P. Snow*         Written-By – E. Lawler*         Keyboards – David PomeranzWritten-By – D. Pomeranz*, P. Snow*         Written-By – J. Lennon - P. McCartney*         Written-By – P. Snow*        
Written-By – P. Kearns*, P. Snow*        Written-By – P. Snow*        Written-By – A. Boyd*, E. Hazel*, J. Bowen*

                            Sometimes I Just Feel Like Smilin'

                         1971 Elektra Records      EKS - 75013        

A1 Play On 3:44 A2 1000 Ways 4:49 A3 Pretty Woman 3:51 A4 Little Piece Of Dying 3:29 A5 Song For Lee 3:42 B1 Trainman 6:01 B2 Night Child 4:32 B3 Drowned In My Own Tears 5:10 B4 Blind Leading The Blind 3:59

Credits

• Congas, Bongos – Bobby Hall
• Drums – Dennis Whitted, George Davidson (tracks: A1, B2)
• Engineer – Bruce Botnick, Fritz Richmond, Marc Harmon
• Mixed By – Todd Rundgren
• Photography – Barry Feinstein
• Piano – Ted Harris (2) (tracks: A1, B2)
• Producer – Paul A. Rothchild
• Vocals, Bass – Rod Hicks
• Vocals, Guitar – Ralph Walsh
• Vocals, Harmonica, Piano – Paul Butterfield
• Vocals, Saxophone, Flute, Tambourine – Gene Dinwiddle

Notes

Full color inner sleeve w/ band photo on one side and interview on the other included.
EKS-75013 listed on front cover & labels.

Condition:  

 

VG+ = Very Good . Vinyl has a few surface scuffs and/or very minor scratches (but no ‘feeler’ scratches). Label shows some evidence of wear, no writing  

VG = Jacket has some seam splits and 1-2 small hairline creases and/or minor chipping at edges or bumped corners, some ringwear, no writing, some liquid stains. 

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