The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart

The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart is a 1960 live album by comedian Bob Newhart. Recorded at the Tidelands Club in Houston, Texas by recording engineer Bill Holford, Newhart's debut album reached #1 on the Billboard Mono Action Albums chart on August 1, 1960, and remained at the top for 14 weeks.

[medrickdevaney]

I Owned This LP Back In 1959 When I Was Around 13.... Then I Moved To Panama To Live With Our Older Brother & His Family ~,
And Requested This Album Be Sent Tio Me From The States. It Arrived About 2 - 3 Weeks Later ~ In The Shape Of A Bowl... The Heat During The Shipping Had Softened The Vinal... Need I Say More? Other Than "OH SH*T ! And This Was Bob Newhart's Very First LP ~ HILARIOUS

[mayormc]

I haven't listened to this in 40 years and it is still sidesplitting. Truly classic.

[Natrannel]

There will never be another comedian like Bob Newhart.

[Jellybeantiger]

My folks had this album when I grew up as a kid.
R.I.P. Bob Newhart and condolences from Melbourne, Australia.

[LandondeeL]

In esteemed first comedy album to win a Grammy for Album of the the album that single-handedly saved Warner Brothers Records, paving the way for Peter Paul & Mary, and Alan

[johnkavanagh]

The best tribute he could ever have is people hearing about his sad passing, giving this a try and realising what a master he was.

[theresacollins]

He was a comic genius that reminded everyone of someone they knew and loved. An everyman. RIP ❤

[trafyknits]

Newhart is still one of the best comedians of all time. Perfect delivery. Kept it clean. His TV shows were also greatness.

[tressaetheridge]

He was by far my favorite comedian. I always liked deadpan humor due to him

[wasteofspace]

Bob Newhart is the first comedian I ever remember as a kid, listened to his bits on a long distance flight over and over from Frankfurt to Chicago back in the late 80s when my mom and I had to go back and forth 3 or 4 times in one year. He seemed like the dad we all deserved, the even keeled and fair minded 50s gentleman with a loving and sympathetic heart. He will be missed

[jamesmckillen]

RIP Mr. Newhart. You taught us about ourselves, with a clean, humorist, twist.

[codyhilton]

I bought this album in 1960. RIP Bob with your dear Ginny.

[maryjordansiebert]

I have had a lifetime of loving him. From his first sitcom that I binged in the early 90's (thank you Nick at Night), and then getting into his early comedy. He has given me so many years of comfort. He made me more comfortable with my own mental illness and attending therapy. And he has made me laugh so many times. As I sit here and listen to this genius I am sad that he is no longer here on earth but so grateful that he was here for the time he was.

[fflynnful]

My parents had this LP. I recall listening to it early 60s. As a 9 year old kid, it made me laugh and I remember details of listening to the record even now. Bob was brilliant as a stand up.

[PamelaFrankNaturopath]

RIP Bob. Thanks for the laughs. You were one of the absolute best! ❤

[rexmoon]

Imagine. Clean well delivered comedy without profanity.
Love to hear that he and Don Rickles were odd couple friends.
RIP - Bob.

[OldManBolt]

I bought this album second hand in the early 80's when I was like 13. That and Pat Paulson 's For President. Hilarious stuff . I was an odd duck as a kid.

[janew]

We loved Bob. He was a very rare individual.

[yvonnecooper]

When I was young my pastor described Heaven as having our loved ones and favorite pastimes. I hope he is able to play cards with friends waiting for him.❤😢

[kentduryea]

Fortunately comedy geniuses like Bob Newhart came in the age of recorded material. So much of him from the 60s onward is available on dvd, CD, vinyl and tape. From the Dean Martin Show to his own shows to the Tonight shows with Johnny Carson and thousands of other shows he was a guest on thru to the 2000s Bob will always be at the ready to entertain us forever.