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San Francisco Nights: Live at The Old Waldorf April 18, 1977

by Mike Bloomfield

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1.
Greatest Gifts From Heaven 03:29
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2.
Lo, Thou I Am With Thee 03:41
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3.
Kansas City Blues 03:41
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Medley: Darktown Strutter's Ball, Mop Mop, Call Me A Dog 04:03
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5.
I'm Glad I'm Jewish 03:08
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6.
Eyesight To the Blind 04:12
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7.
Uncle Bob's Barrelhouse Blues 05:41
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8.
Jockey Blues 03:47
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9.
Linda Lou 03:57
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10.
Between a Hard Place and the Ground 07:03
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11.
Vamp In C 04:08
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12.
Wee Wee Hours 07:20
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about

Mike Bloomfield and friends were a regular attraction at the Old Waldorf over a period of 6 months between December 1976 and May 1977. The transcendent moments captured here, recorded on April 18, 1977 were the basis for Mike Bloomfield's place in the pantheon of stellar guitarists and for his reputation as a complete original. The recording is for those who not only appreciate quality proficient guitar playing but also want to better understand Mike Bloomfield's legend. The performances lay bare his genius: he was playing in his hometown, in front of and with his friends and he felt comfortable cutting lose. No expectations, no pressure, he was home.

Mike enlisted rock and blues legendary royalty to play with him, including Barry Goldberg (Electric Flag, Steve Miller Band), Nick Gravenites (Electric Flag, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Big Brother & The Holding Company), Mark Naftalin (Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Quicksilver Messenger Service, John Lee Hooker) and other luminaries recorded by legendary producer Norman Dayron. He went on to produce "Sweet Blues: A Film About Mike Bloomfield" that nicely bookends his relationship with Bloomfield. Many years after his death, Bloomfield still exerts a gravitational pull over anyone who heard his ground breaking blend of blues-rock guitar power and modal improvisation.

The Old Waldorf was a music venue located in San Francisco, California. The famous club was located at 444 Battery St, and was originally opened by Jeffrey Pollack in 1976 before selling it to Bill Graham who closed it in 1983.

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released March 9, 2018

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