I know just what you're talking about. I met Michael and Susan in 1962 I think it was. We were each trying out guitars at Lyon & Healy. I heard him and said, "Wow, you really are great." He said "So are you!" (you know he was so generous and enthusiastic). I was at Highland Park High School then (through 1965) and we spent some wonderful times together - you can imagine. I could go on and on - might be fun to chat sometime (I'm in Austin). We stayed in touch about until 1970 - it had a been a while and I said, "You probably don't remember me." And he said, "Oh no, man, you were the only guitar player I met who could be as good as I am." Of course that was nearly total bullshit - but I love that he said it to this day of course. I look forward to reading your book! ~ . David Lauterstein
No one has ever played the guitar with so much heart, soul, and finnese as Mike Bloomfield. When I was 16 years old and heard the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, I copied Mike's riffs exactly. Exactly. Long live Mike Bloomfield. Listen to Albert's Shuffle!
In Toronto when I was just a kid he was playing in a small Restaurant for the lunch hour crowd on Yonge Street near Dundas Ave. All I had to do was buy a burger and coca cola and fries and I was able to hear him play slide ! No cover charge. Michael sounded so good ! What a treat it was that day, wow. Miss him.
I knew Michael a little and he was great to a young kid like me, such a nice guy upbeat loved everyone a super wit and always enthusiastic loved seeing others play well, it would thrill him. I was a friend of Levon Helm's and Levon loved Michael we spoke of him many times and he told me of Michael letting him stay at Michael's place in Chicago I think it was. Also saw The Band with Michael who had Art Garfunkel with him and Michael just loved them raved about them and Robbie's playing but also loved and raved about Levon too especially. I was also fortunate to know and be friend's with Paul Butterfield and Paul would just say "He was the best TJ, the best." It was difficult for him to even speak of him these were touching moments..
What an amazing, moving clip! Barry Goldberg is a musical giant who's walked with lots of other giants like Mike Bloomfield, and Bob Dylan, and Howlin' Wolf. I gotta get this book!
Yep i was just a fan in the 60's and on, lived in SF Bay Area, and never realized what a genuine, open and smart character MIchael was until hearing these interviews. It makes me feel better knowing that his career, while not as lauded and well known as a super star, was by design in a way; he lived a full and genuine life unhampered by all the BS that goes along with stardom.
I was a young kid and one of the songs I played until the vinyl turned white was Barry Goldberg's single "Hole In My Pocket," written by the late Danny Whitten. That led me to buy one of his entire albums (Two Jews Blues). Filled with many great musicians. Great music. As for Michael Bloomfield, my introduction to him didn't come from Dylan but the East-West album by the Butterfield Blues Band that is absolutely supernatural. The cut "East-West," recorded in August 1966 has guitar work between Bloomfield & Elvin Bishop that is masterful. "East-West" was 8 years before "Free Bird," by Lynyrd Skynyrd. It probably is the track that influenced the Skynyrd guitarists to play the way they did. As long as Mike Bloomfield was in this world Eric Clapton was not god. Bloomfield could go up against any lead guitarist on any day.
When I heard Bloomfield with Paul Butterfields' band, I bought everything he was ever on from then on, including Two Jews' Blues. I think Electric Flag was his greatest achievement, but everything he did had incredible soul.
I'm 60 pages into Guitar King and I'm absolutely loving it . Especially when he got married and Big Joe gave him a bucket of chicken and the 4 of you guys in a row boat.....can't wait to finish it........I'll be searching for your book right after
I would love to know how Barry felt about the late great Eddie Hoh. I often play Chicago Blues and listen to that drum solo on “gotta love my woman” ❤️
Fantastic book in which Barry Goldberg definitely fulfills his mission to paint a complete picture of Michael Bloomfield as well as what it was like being part of that blues scene from the beginning. Written with an amazing truthfulness that reveals both humility and humanity, I came away with tremendous respect for the author. Highly recommended!
Barry, how can I get a copy of the book Two Jews Blues? I do not want a Kindle or a download. I seek a hard copy book. Any idea how I can purchase one? Please...someone have mercy on me and sell me a copy of this book of Barry's! Thanks, folks.
All the comments here seem to be on Michael, which is OK, but Barry deserves a lot of respect. I got his first album back in 1966 or so. It had the same front line as Charlie Musselwhite's first album: Barry, Charlie and Harvey Mandel. Barry's album was more rock and Charlie's more blues but I always liked both and back then I was turning friends on to both and Barry's album got a good reception. Two Jews Blues was probably his next best album but his most recent, In The Groove, is for me his best thing since the old days. I was also an Electric Flag fan. Oh, and don't forget the live Barry and Friends from back then and some other studio stuff from back then with Harvey and Charlie. Barry sort of disappeared from my view for years. I think he was doing movie work and other behind the scenes things. I spent years online looking for a CD reissue of Blowin' My Mind, the first album. And now Barry has two albums out with The Rides with Stills and Shepherd, good rockin' music. Oh, and don't forget the Chicago Blues Reunion. Did I cover everything? Thanks, Barry.
I really have to meet Dylan in this life since I didn't get a chance to meet any of these people, although I am a Romanian New Yorker and have always lived just miles away from them.
@@markdavid1208 I bought it in the Kindle version ... don't remember where I got it from maybe Amazon. My computer crashed (months ago) I had to reboot it to factory settings - thought I saved everything , now can't find my Kindle library...... I will keep looking for it. When I bought it ....was only avaliable in Kindle download.
@@markdavid1208 There is a way for you to read my Kindle version ... if I join Amazon Household & put your email address in then you can read it from my acxcount. Let me know........
@@Guitarsrollin thank you that is so nice, over and above. I'll probably pass for now -- behind on reading. Hopefully Barry G. will make sure it's available and let us all know here where to get it.
At the risk of asking an insensitive question, I wonder if Michael could have been accurately diagnosed psychologically. I suspect he was somewhat bi-polar at times ....based on the stories from those who experienced them.
How do you do an 11 minute video about Mike Bloomfield without even mentioning the drug addiction that stalked him for much of his life? Some insights into the personal forces that shortened his life would be much appreciated.
Taurus. Very easily, thats how. Talk about the man's beautiful soul, and impact, and presence, and talent. Eleven minutes, hours, days, fucking years. And you don't have to mention any of that. Thats how...
Just a little side note. On the album Two Jews Blues was a then unknown guitar player named Duane Allman!
Glad to see Barry Goldberg alive, rockin', and keeping the memory of Mike Bloomfield alive.
Bloomfield was a monster guitar player yet he seemed to have zero ego.
What a Beautiful couple... Bless you two... Thanks Barry ... you did your part perfectly... B3 Baby
I know just what you're talking about. I met Michael and Susan in 1962 I think it was. We were each trying out guitars at Lyon & Healy. I heard him and said, "Wow, you really are great." He said "So are you!" (you know he was so generous and enthusiastic). I was at Highland Park High School then (through 1965) and we spent some wonderful times together - you can imagine. I could go on and on - might be fun to chat sometime (I'm in Austin). We stayed in touch about until 1970 - it had a been a while and I said, "You probably don't remember me." And he said, "Oh no, man, you were the only guitar player I met who could be as good as I am." Of course that was nearly total bullshit - but I love that he said it to this day of course. I look forward to reading your book! ~ . David Lauterstein
Hey David if you have any cool stories you wanted to share feel free, hope you're doing good man
No one has ever played the guitar with so much heart, soul, and finnese as Mike Bloomfield. When I was 16 years old and heard the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, I copied Mike's riffs exactly. Exactly. Long live Mike Bloomfield. Listen to Albert's Shuffle!
I bought the album Two Jews Blues in Germany in the army, '76. Still have it, played but pristine.
In Toronto when I was just a kid he was playing in a small Restaurant for the lunch hour crowd on Yonge Street near Dundas Ave. All I had to do was buy a burger and coca cola and fries and I was able to hear him play slide ! No cover charge. Michael sounded so good ! What a treat it was that day, wow. Miss him.
I knew Michael a little and he was great to a young kid like me, such a nice guy upbeat loved everyone a super wit and always enthusiastic loved seeing others play well, it would thrill him. I was a friend of Levon Helm's and Levon loved Michael we spoke of him many times and he told me of Michael letting him stay at Michael's place in Chicago I think it was. Also saw The Band with Michael who had Art Garfunkel with him and Michael just loved them raved about them and Robbie's playing but also loved and raved about Levon too especially. I was also fortunate to know and be friend's with Paul Butterfield and Paul would just say "He was the best TJ, the best." It was difficult for him to even speak of him these were touching moments..
What an amazing, moving clip! Barry Goldberg is a musical giant who's walked with lots of other giants like Mike Bloomfield, and Bob Dylan, and Howlin' Wolf. I gotta get this book!
Thanks for loving memories of Michael. I miss him and his amazing talent everyday. 🎸🎹 🇮🇱
Yep i was just a fan in the 60's and on, lived in SF Bay Area, and never realized what a genuine, open and smart character MIchael was until hearing these interviews. It makes me feel better knowing that his career, while not as lauded and well known as a super star, was by design in a way; he lived a full and genuine life unhampered by all the BS that goes along with stardom.
Wonderful interview. Thanks for sharing this, Barry, and l'chaim!
I was a young kid and one of the songs I played until the vinyl turned white was Barry Goldberg's single "Hole In My Pocket," written by the late Danny Whitten. That led me to buy one of his entire albums (Two Jews Blues). Filled with many great musicians. Great music.
As for Michael Bloomfield, my introduction to him didn't come from Dylan but the East-West album by the Butterfield Blues Band that is absolutely supernatural. The cut "East-West," recorded in August 1966 has guitar work between Bloomfield & Elvin Bishop that is masterful.
"East-West" was 8 years before "Free Bird," by Lynyrd Skynyrd. It probably is the track that influenced the Skynyrd guitarists to play the way they did.
As long as Mike Bloomfield was in this world Eric Clapton was not god. Bloomfield could go up against any lead guitarist on any day.
When I heard Bloomfield with Paul Butterfields' band, I bought everything he was ever on from then on, including Two Jews' Blues. I think Electric Flag was his greatest achievement, but everything he did had incredible soul.
Two beautiful people Bloomfield was lucky to have had them in his life
I'm 60 pages into Guitar King and I'm absolutely loving it .
Especially when he got married and Big Joe gave him a bucket of chicken and the 4 of you guys in a row boat.....can't wait to finish it........I'll be searching for your book right after
Great story, Thank you for sharing
sorry for the loss of your friend.. thanks for posting this
one of the best albums in the history of music
"Boris" and Gail, thank you. And thank GOD for Micheal Bloomfield.
Great post - I have that album Two Jews Blues. You can feel the love they all had for each other.
Wonderful ..... Barry and Michael ,great friends and blues monsters..
I would love to know how Barry felt about the late great Eddie Hoh.
I often play Chicago Blues and listen to that drum solo on “gotta love my woman” ❤️
Just read about Eddie Hoh. RIP. Quite a respected player but unknown to the public.
Fantastic book in which Barry Goldberg definitely fulfills his mission to paint a complete picture of Michael Bloomfield as well as what it was like being part of that blues scene from the beginning. Written with an amazing truthfulness that reveals both humility and humanity, I came away with tremendous respect for the author. Highly recommended!
Any idea how I can get this book?
Barry, how can I get a copy of the book Two Jews Blues? I do not want a Kindle or a download. I seek a hard copy book. Any idea how I can purchase one? Please...someone have mercy on me and sell me a copy of this book of Barry's! Thanks, folks.
Would really love to see an answer to this. Would love to get a copy but haven’t been able to find any
I used to go to Ratner's too... It's near the Fillmore Auditorium.
TERRIFIC .. JUST WHAT I NEEDED TO HEAR .. MAY M.B. LIVE , FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS / MINDS & SOULS..
what a wonderful story to share.
Beautiful!
that solo at Monterey spill that wine epic!!
Good to see you Barry.x 😊
Great video. Thanks a lot Barry!
Superb interview
Michael was a huge reluctant star. Why? He was smart as hell and wasnt going to get sucked into the evil that is the industry . He was no fool .
Bloomfield, check him out. Listen man.
All the comments here seem to be on Michael, which is OK, but Barry deserves a lot of respect. I got his first album back in 1966 or so. It had the same front line as Charlie Musselwhite's first album: Barry, Charlie and Harvey Mandel. Barry's album was more rock and Charlie's more blues but I always liked both and back then I was turning friends on to both and Barry's album got a good reception. Two Jews Blues was probably his next best album but his most recent, In The Groove, is for me his best thing since the old days. I was also an Electric Flag fan. Oh, and don't forget the live Barry and Friends from back then and some other studio stuff from back then with Harvey and Charlie. Barry sort of disappeared from my view for years. I think he was doing movie work and other behind the scenes things. I spent years online looking for a CD reissue of Blowin' My Mind, the first album. And now Barry has two albums out with The Rides with Stills and Shepherd, good rockin' music. Oh, and don't forget the Chicago Blues Reunion. Did I cover everything? Thanks, Barry.
Stand Back !!!!
I really have to meet Dylan in this life since I didn't get a chance to meet any of these people, although I am a Romanian New Yorker and have always lived just miles away from them.
wonderful!
I haven't been to Ratner's in years. Fantastic food there. And no, I'm not The Barry Goldberg, just someone that happens to have the same name.
I have eaten there too...
Love this cat
Gotta get my hands on this book. Now I'm gonna find out that it's near impossible to locate (outside copies for outrageous prices), right? ;)
I call it unobtainium, good luck ...
I love Barry, but this is an infomercial for the book; needed some more stories about him and Mike
What is the ISBN number...?
Great book....I'm 1/2 way thru . Will it be sold in print ,
hard or soft cover in the future ?
Thanks
What where how do you find a copy? It's not on Amazon. Internet searches yield a million links to same named, much more famous album.
@@markdavid1208 I bought it in the Kindle version ... don't remember where I got it from maybe Amazon. My computer crashed (months ago) I had to reboot it to factory settings - thought I saved everything , now can't find my Kindle library...... I will keep looking for it. When I bought it ....was only avaliable in Kindle download.
@@markdavid1208 There is a way for you to read my Kindle version ... if I join Amazon Household & put your email address in then you can read it from my acxcount. Let me know........
@@Guitarsrollin thank you that is so nice, over and above. I'll probably pass for now -- behind on reading. Hopefully Barry G. will make sure it's available and let us all know here where to get it.
Barns & Noble were unable to obtain this book for me Very disappointing...
At the risk of asking an insensitive question, I wonder if Michael could have been accurately diagnosed psychologically. I suspect he was somewhat bi-polar at times ....based on the stories from those who experienced them.
No. I think he just detested the obligation of fame and his insomnia got the better of him.
hey Barry i just mailed u cliff in tokyo
What i'd give to watch Barry Harvey and Musselwhite if they tour India.
If Jackie Mason read this book, would he say, "Too Jewish"?
HaHaHa!!!
Do a movie 🎥Barry ?????
Richard B. Davis I know Steve who is the co-author and Barry's friend.
How do you do an 11 minute video about Mike Bloomfield without even mentioning the drug addiction that stalked him for much of his life? Some insights into the personal forces that shortened his life would be much appreciated.
Taurus. Very easily, thats how. Talk about the man's beautiful soul, and impact, and presence, and talent. Eleven minutes, hours, days, fucking years. And you don't have to mention any of that. Thats how...
What do you expect to get out of Mike Bloomfield apart from his music?
Sadly it took him prematurely. Too much of that. Great player.
I’m Jewish 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱 too 👍👍👍👍