The Paul Butterfield Blues Band 'Born in Chicago'

"Born in Chicago" written by Nick Gravenites was recorded in September 1965 by The Paul Butterfield Blues Band for their debut album The Paul Butterfield Blues Band released by Elektra Records in October 1965 and available on CD. Personnel include Paul Butterfield: vocals and harmonica, Michael Bloomfield: guitar, Elvin Bishop: guitar, Jerome Arnold: bass, Sam Lay: drums, Mark Naftalin: keyboards. I do not own the right to the song, audio, or images contained in this video. The sound recording is administered by WMG & UMG. No copyright infringement is intended. The purpose of this upload is for viewer enjoyment and education not for monetary gain.

[giovannilupino]

Bought this album in 1966 and it blew my mind!

[paulkersey]

I'm 46 years old this year and I recall my father even till this day constantly telling me how he saw them live and how amazing they were. The Blues is what gives my father and I a father and son connection and Paul Butterfield certainly has a lot to do with that connection.

[rondesantis]

I've been working on Butterfield's licks for years now. I love his style. I hear that he was classically trained in music, and what's most amazing is that he played the harp upside down and right to left!

[jimmyrburns]

Hey, ...gotta be the best. I started listening to Paul Butterfield when I was about 16 yrs old & I am now 67 yrs old & learning to play the harmonica.

[gregmoore]

Good morning Cal Vid 5:46 in Michigan. I just listened to your clip and I love that you sharing it with us. I heard Paul Butterfield sing the song In Chicago just by accident when I was downstairs doing my work out and I loved him. That’s all I knew about him until I heard you send out this clip and I started looking him up. He’s actually got some great music going on. Thank you as Always 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[joesk]

Paul Butterfield was such a great harp player😎

[rickducharme]

I saw these guys in a little club called the Bear in Huntington beach, Ca. in 1966. My friends and I were 16 yrs. old (underage), but they let us in anyway. Nobody ever played the blues harp like Paul Butterfield. Bloomfield was dialled in, and the whole band was tight as could be. They were so damn cool.

[Will-Max]

I wish it didn't fade out, I want to hear him keep on blowin!

[randallkennedy]

A great American band. Should have been huge.

[johngardella]

Saw Paul Butterfield Blues band jamming with Janis Joplin once - probably the best jam I've ever seen.

[andriealinsangao]

First time listening to this great song, and boy, am I lovin' it!!

[nickcoker]

I have to sing this song for my live performance class tomorrow. It's awesome and I love to sing this song, but God, I'm so nervous!

[markweintraub]

Now once I went to Mr. Fox's apartment where he lived at.
I saw a stereo system.
I asked him if he had any Paul Butterfield Blues Band albums.
"Yes. Look under B!!"
Mr. Fox said.
He pulled out a Paul Butterfield Blues Band album, which was their first album.
I put the record on, and the record dropped down on to the turntable, and the needle set in place on the record. The first cut started playing, which was Born In Chicago.

Don't freak out!!" Mr. Fox said.
"What kind of music does the Paul Butterfield Blues Band play??" I said.
"Blues!! Blues so electrified, it sounds like rock!!!" Mr. Fox said.
-Mark Weintraub.

[tacey]

I heard this album when I was born in 51 do the math. I was never the same, a life changing experience for me

[billdomitilli]

Let's hear it for the GREAT Mike Bloomfield!

[Patricia-uouc]

I had this album on vinyl and on the back in a box it said to appreciate this album it must be played as loud as possible ha ha neighbours didn't think that was a good idea lol

[AZDG]

THIS. IS. MUSIC. You say different, & I'll personally fight you.

[otee]

Great by Paul Butterfield🌹
Blues the Blues❣️👌

[letitbleedadam]

Funny how the song still holds true now

[yanomami]

This song is a memory of my young days.