Paul Butterfield and Mike Bloomfield

Paul Butterfield and Mike Bloomfield – Walking by Myself – Live at Fenway Theater, Boston, 1971.

Take yourself back to the vibrant vibe of the Fenway Theater in Boston, 1971, where blues legends Paul Butterfield and Mike Bloomfield lit up the stage with their unforgettable performance of “Walking by Myself.” As the harmonica cries out and the guitar riffs rise, you can almost feel the intense emotion and passion flowing from every note.

The connection between Butterfield and Bloomfield is undeniable, their musical conversation creating a beautiful picture of blues that captures the spirit of a past era. From the haunting sadness of Butterfield’s singing to Bloomfield’s fiery guitar solos, each moment is a reminder of the lasting impact of these two greats of the blues. This live recording, carefully kept by Robert C. Lewis, serves as a timeless memory of the magic that occurs when musical brilliance comes together on a stage steeped in history. Step back in time and feel the magic for yourself as you dive into the deeply moving sounds of Paul Butterfield and Mike Bloomfield at the Fenway Theater.

At the second reunion gig of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, the lineup included Paul Butterfield on harmonica and vocals, Mike Bloomfield on guitar, Mark Naftalin on piano, John Kahn on bass, and Billy Mundi on drums. The event took place at Fenway Theater in Boston on December 10-11, 1971. Video recording copyright © 1971, 2013 by Robert C. Lewis.

Lyrics:
You know I love you.
You know it’s true.
Give you all my love, babe.
What more can I do?

Walking by myself,
I hope you’ll understand.
I just want to be your lovin’ man.

I love ya, yes I love you
with my heart and soul.
I wouldn’t mistreat you
for my weight in gold.

You know I love you.
You know it’s true.
Give you all my love, babe.
What more can I do?

Walking by myself,
I hope you’ll understand.
I just want to be your lovin’ man.

Here we go!
Keep on walkin’!

You know I love you.
You know it’s true.
I give you all my, babe.
What more can I do?

I’m walking by myself,
I hope you’ll understand.
I just want to be your lovin’ man.

I said I’m walking by myself,
I hope you’ll understand.
I just want to be your lovin’,
I just want to be your lovin’,
I just want to be your lovin’ man.
That’s right.

Songwriters: James Lane