3 audio discs : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 videodisc (approximately 58 min. : sound, black and white, and colour ; 4 3/4 in.) + 1 booklet (37 p. : ill. ; 25 cm)
A compilation of previously released and unreleased tracks from studio sessions and live performances, all drawn from guitarist Michael Bloomfield's career in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Title from container. Accompanying booklet includes biographical, historical, and production notes. Performed by Mike Bloomfield ; with accompanying musicians.
Contents:
disc 1. Roots. I'm a country boy (2:45) ; Judge, judge (2:03) ; Hammond's rag (2:09) ; I've got you in the palm of my hand (2:26) ; I've got my mojo workin' (2:36) ; Like a rolling stone (instrumental) (6:35) ; Tombstone blues (alternate Chambers Brothers version) (5:58) ; Michael speaks about Paul Butterfield (0:39) ; Born in Chicago (3:05) ; Blues with a feeling (4:23) ; East-West (13:12) ; Killing floor (3:51) ; Texas (4:48) ; Susie's shuffle (live jam) (3:42) ; Just a little something (live) (3:22) ; Easy rider (0:47) -- disc 2. Jams. Albert's shuffle (6:55) ; Stop (4:17) ; His holy modal majesty (7:17) ; Opening speech (live) (1:23) ; 59th Street Bridge song (feeling groovy) hybrid edit (live, mono) (5:39) ; Don't throw your love on me so strong (live) (7:49) ; Santana Clause (live) (4:41) ; The weight (live) (4:08) ; Opening speech (live) (1:27) ; One way out (live) (4:17) ; Her holy modal highness (live) (6:09) ; Fat grey cloud (live) (4:30) ; Mary Ann (live) (5:19) ; That's all right (live) (3:42) -- disc 3. Last licks. I'm glad I'm Jewish (live) (3:15) ; Men's room- spoken word segment from McCabe's (live) (0:51) ; Don't you lie to me (live) (3:09) ; Can't lose what you ain't never had (live) (3:04) ; Gypsy good time (live) (4:29) ; One good man (4:02) ; It's about time (live) (5:15) ; Carmelita Skiffle (live) (2:53) ; Darktown Strutters Ball (live) (3:56) ; Don't think about it baby (3:31) ; Jockey blues/Old folks boogie (live) (3:15) ; A-flat boogaloo (live) (3:55) ; Glamour girl (live) (8:02) ; Spoken intro Bob Dylan (live) (2:02) ; The groom's still waiting at the altar (live) (5:50) ; Hymn time (live excerpt) (1:53) ; hidden track: They just don't make 'em like that anymore (3:55). DVD. Sweet Blues: a film about Mike Bloomfield / a Ravin' Film ; directed by Bob Sarles ; produced by Bob Sarles and Christina Keating ; producers: Ted Leyhe, Larry Milburn and Bruce Schmiechen.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.