Re: [Harp-L] Butter TV spot



John F. Potts writes:
Last summer i was playing the East/West album for a friend of mine.
She could not believe it when i told her it had been recorded in
1966. She thought it had to be a contemporary release. (Remember,
in 1966 the Beatles were still singing "She Loves You Yeah Yeah.")
Timeless originality and so far ahead of its time. ...<clippage>

Maybe... It is my understanding that it was Michael Bloomfield who was the motivator behind by far and away the most innovative song on the album of the same name, "East/West" as he was interested in emulating the sitar and East Indian music which were brought into the focus of the time by The Beatles (George Harrison in particular). And The Beatles had progressed far beyond "She Loves You" by 1966 for sure. "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band," widely recognized as the most innovative album of all time was recorded in 1966. And Sgt. Pepper was the impetus behind the 2nd most innovative album ever, "Pet Sounds" by The Beach Boys (Brian Wilson in particular).


With all due respect to Paul Butterfield (and I am a BIG Butter fan), he surely doesn't stand in the same group as The Beatles or the Beach Boys as innovators. He opened many eyes, ears and hearts to the blues back in his day, but an innovator of the first water he wasn't.

At least that's the way I see it. :-)

Michelle





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