Al Kooper & Mike Bloomfield at the Fillmore West 1968, By Michael D. Hinton

On Easter Sunday when I was 12 I woke up with the mumps. Had a really high fever and couldn’t move my head without severe pain. My Mom said “Since you can’t have candy, what can I get for you?”. My answer was quick. “At Sprouse Reitz, in the middle row of the “Rock Albums,” halfway back, there’s a double album with a blue cover for $2.99…” I listened to this album all day long… It changed my life, inspired me forever. Thanks Mom!!!

Michael D. Hinton