album · December 1, 1976
If You Love These Blues, Play 'Em as You Please
Fantasy RecordsSee this day
bluesfolk rock
This 1976 album captures Bloomfield in a stripped-down setting, focusing on his guitar work and blues interpretations. It marked a return to more traditional blues after his earlier, more eclectic projects.
- The album was recorded at CBS Studios in San Francisco.
- It features guest appearances by Mark Naftalin and Jerry Garcia.
- "If You Love These Blues, Play 'Em as You Please" was Bloomfield's first release on Fantasy Records.
Mike Bloomfield was a guitarist and singer from Chicago, best known for his work in blues and folk rock. In 1976, he released "If You Love These Blues, Play 'Em as You Please" on Fantasy Records after a period of reclusiveness following his work with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band and Electric Flag.
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