The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
Born in Chicago
Track Listing
1. Spoonful 3:22 2. Good Morning Little School Girl 2:25 3. Born in Chicago 3:11 4. Mellow Down Easy 2:53 5. Screamin’ (instrumental) 4:38 6. Come on In 2:07 7. Work Song (instrumental) 7:58 8. Mary, Mary 2:54 9. Born Under a Bad Sign 4:13 10. Drivin’ Wheel 6:01 11. Last Hope’s Gone 4:54 12. In My Own Dream 5:49 13. Love March 3:00 14. Walking by Myself 4:33 15. Drowned in My Own Tears 5:20 16. Pretty Woman 3:48Historical Archive
Born in Chicago is a seminal blues album that showcases the raw energy and talent of The Paul Butterfield Blues Band. Released in 1965, the album is characterized by its powerful guitar riffs, soulful harmonica, and Butterfield's expressive vocals. It played a crucial role in bringing blues music to a wider rock audience and is often credited with influencing the blues-rock genre. The album features notable tracks such as 'Born in Chicago' and 'Shake Your Money Maker', capturing the essence of Chicago blues while appealing to the burgeoning counterculture of the 1960s.