There certainly is a consensus that artistically, the Kooper version of Blood, Sweat & Tears was best. In listening to a recent interview with Bobby Colomby about the new documentary, there does seem to be a sense that Kooper was domineering and that he just wasn't the singer that could get them to the big time. Clayton-Thomas certainly …
There certainly is a consensus that artistically, the Kooper version of Blood, Sweat & Tears was best. In listening to a recent interview with Bobby Colomby about the new documentary, there does seem to be a sense that Kooper was domineering and that he just wasn't the singer that could get them to the big time. Clayton-Thomas certainly did and the first album with him as lead singer is often great, nothing less than good - he's marvelous on 'Smiling Phases' and 'You've Made Me So Very Happy' and Katz's 'Sometimes in Winter' is a beautiful piece (I remember first hearing almost 30 years ago and being knocked out by it). By the time of B,S & T 3, it was clear that they were running out of steam and the narrative being pushed out that the '70 State Department tour is the cause of B,S & T's demise is dubious at best, in my opinion.
I only ever owned "Child" and I could have sworn it was on the LP, which I don't have anymore. I do have the CD, though I haven't played it, but you're right, it isn't on there. I'm confusing it with something else, or maybe someone done put the mojo on me.
There certainly is a consensus that artistically, the Kooper version of Blood, Sweat & Tears was best. In listening to a recent interview with Bobby Colomby about the new documentary, there does seem to be a sense that Kooper was domineering and that he just wasn't the singer that could get them to the big time. Clayton-Thomas certainly did and the first album with him as lead singer is often great, nothing less than good - he's marvelous on 'Smiling Phases' and 'You've Made Me So Very Happy' and Katz's 'Sometimes in Winter' is a beautiful piece (I remember first hearing almost 30 years ago and being knocked out by it). By the time of B,S & T 3, it was clear that they were running out of steam and the narrative being pushed out that the '70 State Department tour is the cause of B,S & T's demise is dubious at best, in my opinion.
Robert, your memory tricketh thee. Sometimes in Winter is on the Child is Father to the Man album. It's a wonderful song.
It is a wonderful song but can confirm it's on the 2nd album: https://www.discogs.com/master/35401-Blood-Sweat-And-Tears-Blood-Sweat-And-Tears
I only ever owned "Child" and I could have sworn it was on the LP, which I don't have anymore. I do have the CD, though I haven't played it, but you're right, it isn't on there. I'm confusing it with something else, or maybe someone done put the mojo on me.
Maybe 'Meagan's Gypsy Eyes,' which sounds similar to 'Sometimes in Winter.'