Bassist Jim Fielder Recalls Blood Sweat & Tears' Second Album, Woodstock 1969

"We knew something was going on!” Bassist Jim Fielder reflects on the success of Blood Sweat & Tears’ second album and the band’s appearance at Woodstock 1969.

[@Eduardomd54]

Many years admiring Jim Fielder. Keep listening to BS&T Saludos from a fan of BS&T south the border; in México

[@davidcertain2492]

Bassist here. I learned the entire 2nd album when I was 12. Timeless, great music. Thank you!

[@roblamble1519]

Jim is the best bassist EVER ( my opinion )

[@jrh11254]

Loved BS&T’s 2nd LP! My sister bought it when it came out but it wound up in my bedroom. “Sometimes in Winter” & “God Bless The Child” were my favorite tracks. Jim Fielder was great on that LP.

[@knowyourbassplayer]

Agreed! Dig Jim's bass solo on "Blues Pt. 2"

[@jrh11254]

@@knowyourbassplayer was only recently (last 4-5 years) that i learned that Jim filled in for Bruce Palmer in Buffalo Springfield!

[@myoungk]

Nice clip! It was nice to hear that CSNY and BST hung out a bit at Woodstock, especially since Jim had played with Buffalo Springfield for a good 5 months or so.

[@knowyourbassplayer]

Jim was at the center of the scene! Tim Buckley, Frank Zappa, Buffalo Springfield, BST...

[@alantoon5708]

And what an album it was..

[@jeffsimon9594]

What a nice guy. I was brought here by spinning BST2 for the umpteenth time as I just scored yet another lovely UK pressing. It is *still* used by many service techs for testing turntables due to it's ultra-clean production job! And as a big Gentle Giant fan it has always struck me how closely their debut resembles BST2, mainly in the instrument tones and production but sometimes in the musical approach also.

[@randyrisch188]

I thought and still do, he’s the best bass player i ever heard, fantastic!

[@notesfromanartist7361]

I agree! Thanks for watching!

[@randyrisch188]

The jazz section of God bless the child is brilliant!

[@petevonsholly]

Hi Jimmy!

[@charleswinokoor6023]

Everyone knows that the band’s performance at Woodstock wasn’t included either in the movie or on the record.
It wasn’t until a year ago that I found what was filmed that night posted on TH-cam.
The video quality isn’t so great, but the band really delivered.
I think BS&T, Santana, Hendrix and The Who were the best of the bunch at that festival.

[@richardzimmerman7934]

Jim lived with Laura Nyro.

[@roccidisopa661]

Why this guy isn’t mentioned with the heavy 4 string players of the day is confusing.

[@lloydcountess2744]

Are they talking about 2 or 3? James Taylor 's song is on 3.

[@nicholasbrowning4558]

As good as any bass player