Complete List Of Blood, Sweat & Tears Albums And Discography

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This Complete List Of Blood, Sweat & Tears Albums And Songs presents the entire discography of Blood, Sweat & Tears studio albums. Blood, Sweat & Tears were formed in the late 1960s. There sound combined elements of jazz and rock fueled by an exciting horn section and the knock out vocals of David Clayton Thomas. The group would go through many changes over the years but have remained a favourite of classic rock fans who like similar bands like Chicago and other jazz and rock and roll combined groups. They were definitely trailblazers for there time period.

This Blood, Sweat & Tears Albums discography also includes  every single Blood, Sweat & Tears live album. All these jazz infused rock and roll Blood, Sweat & Tears  albums have been presented below in chronological order. We have also included all original release dates with each Blood, Sweat & Tears album as well as all original album covers. Every Blood, Sweat & Tears album listed below showcases the entire album track listing. One of the features of this Blood, Sweat & Tears album list is that we have added the lineups of musicians from each Blood, Sweat & Tears album.

BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS STUDIO ALBUMS

Child Is Father to the Man

Released February 21, 1968

Blood Sweat & Tears first album featured Al Kooper keys and vocals, Steve Katz on guitar, lute,& vocals, Randy Brecker on trumpet & flugelhorn, Jerry Weiss on trumpet, flugelhorn, & vocals, Dick Halligan on trombone, Fred Lipsius on piano & alto saxophone, Bobby Colomby on drums & vocals and Jim Fielder on bass.

Side One:

1. Overture 1:32
2. I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know 5:58
3. Morning Glory 4:15
4. My Days Are Numbered 3:19
5. Without Her 2:42
6. Just One Smile 4:38

Side Two:

1. I Can’t Quit Her 3:38
2. Meagan’s Gypsy Eyes 3:24
3. Somethin’ Goin’ On 8:01
4. House In The Country 3:05
5. The Modern Adventures Of Plato, Diogenes And Freud 4:13
6. So Much Love / Underture 4:44

Blood, Sweat & Tears

Released December 11, 1968

Blood, Sweat & Tears second album featured the debut of lead vocalist David Clayton Thomas. It would become one of the bands most successful albums fueled by some of the group’s biggest hit singles of their career. The album also featured Chuck Winfield and Lew Soloff  on trumpet & flugelhorn, Fred Lipsius on alto saxophone & piano,
Jerry Hyman on trombone &  recorder, Steve Katz on guitar, harmonica & vocals,Jim Fielder on bass, Dick Halligan -on organ, piano, flute & trombone and Bobby Colomby on drums & percussion.

Side One:

1. Variations On A Theme By Erik Satie (1st And 2nd Movements) 2:33
2. Smiling Phases 5:08
3. Sometimes In Winter 3:08
4. More And More 3:03
5. And When I Die 4:04
6. God Bless The Child 5:57

Side Two:

1. Spinning Wheel 4:06
2. You’ve Made Me So Very Happy 4:18
3. Blues – Part II 11:55
4. Variation On A Theme By Erik Satie (1st Movement) 1:37

Blood, Sweat & Tears 3

Released June 1970

Blood, Sweat & Tears third album featured David Clayton Thomas on lead vocals, Fred Lipsius, on sax, Jerry Hyman on trombone, Steve Katz on guitar, Jim Fielder on bass, Dick Halligan on keys and Bobby Colomby on drums & percussion.

CD Track Listings:

Side One:

1. Hi-De-Ho 4:25
2. The Battle 2:41
3. Lucretia Mac Evil 3:00
4. Lucretia’s Reprise 2:31
5. Fire And Rain 4:01
6. Lonesome Suzie 4:35

Side Two:

1. Symphony For The Devil / Sympathy For The Devil (Suite)
2. He’s A Runner 4:13
3. Somethin’ Comin’ On 4:33
4. 40,000 Headmen 4:44

B, S & T 4

Released June 1971

Blood, Sweat & Tears fourth album featured David Clayton Thomas on lead vocals, Fred Lipsius, on sax, Chuck Winfield, Lewis Soloff on trumpet, Dave Bargeron on trombone Steve Katz on guitar, Jim Fielder on bass, Dick Halligan on keys & trombone and Bobby Colomby on drums & percussion.

Side One:

1. Go Down Gamblin’ 4:14
2. Cowboys And Indians 3:07
3. John The Baptist (Holy John) 3:35
4. Redemption 5:11
5. Lisa, Listen To Me 2:58
6. A Look To My Heart 0:52

Side Two:

1. Go Down Gamblin’ 4:14
2. Cowboys And Indians 3:07
3. John The Baptist (Holy John) 3:35
4. Redemption 5:11
5. Lisa, Listen To Me 2:58
6. A Look To My Heart 0:52

New Blood

Released October 1972

On the band’s fifth album Jerry Fisher replaced David Clayton Thomas on lead vocals. Lou Marini Jr. joined the group on horns. The rest of the group featured Chuck Winfield, Lewis Soloff on trumpet, Dave Bargeron on trombone Steve Katz on guitar, George Wadenius on guitar, Jim Fielder on bass, Dick Halligan on keys & trombone, Boccy Doyle on piano and Bobby Colomby on drums & percussion.

Side One:

1. Down In The Flood 4:18
2. Touch Me 3:32
3. Alone 5:26
4. Velvet 3:28
5. I Can’t Move No Mountains 2:55

Side Two:

1. Over The Hill 4:17
2. So Long Dixie 4:27
3. Snow Queen 11:40
4 Maiden Voyage

No Sweat

Released August 1973

Blood Sweat & Tears sixth album featured a memorable cover and the largest group of musicians there ever put on vinyl. The album featured Jerry Fisher on lead vocals, George Wadenius  and Steve Katz on guitars, David Hentschel on synth, Jim Felder on bass and Bobby Colomby on drums, Frank Ricotti and Jimmy Maelen on percussion  completed the rhythm section. The horn section consisted of Larry Willis, Lew Soloff, Dave Bargeron,Lou Marini,Jr.Chuck Winfield, and Tom Malone. Maretha Stewart, Valerie Simpson and Joshie Armstead sang backing vocals. String arrangements were conducted by Paul Buckmaster .

Side One:

1. Roller Coaster 3:25
2. Save Our Ship 3:40
3. Django (An Excerpt) 2:05
4. Rosemary 3:10
5. Song For John 3:00
6. Almost Sorry 6:24

Side Two:

1. Back Up Against The Wall 3:10
2.Hip Pickles 1:40
3. My Old Lady 3:15
4. Empty Pages 3:10
5. Mary Miles 2:20
6. Inner Crisis 5:33

Mirror Image

Released 1974

Blood Sweat & Tears becomes very much a new band on their 1974 release. The album features almost a completely new lineup of musicians including new bass player Ron McClure along with aiothere new members such as William Tillman and Jerry LaCroix on saxophones, Anthony J. Klatka on trumpet, Robert Mason and Larry Willis on keys, Warren Smith,Ralph MacDonald, and Dom Um Romao on Percussion. Returning members included longtime drummer Bobby Colomby as well as George Wadenius on guitar and  David Bargeron on brass.

CD Track Listings:

Side One:

1. Tell Me That I’m Wrong 2:27
2. Look Up To The Sky 4:39
3. Love Looks Good On You (You’re Candy Sweet) 3:19
4. Hold On To Me 4:10
5. Thinking Of You 4:25

Side Two:

1. Movement I Maglomania 2:35
2. Movement II Mirror Image 3:10
3. Movement III South Mountain Shuffle (Inspiration From Chick) 3:08
4. Movement IV Rock Reprise 2:21
5. She’s Coming Home 3:10

New City

Released 1975

Blood Sweat & Tears New City was a bug albums for old school Blood Sweat & Tears fans as it featured the return of David Clayton Thomas on vocals. Also on the album were Dave Bargeron, Joe Giorgianni, Tony Klatka, Bill Tillman, Bobby Colomby, Larry Willis, Ron McClure, Bill Tillman, Georg Wadenius and Mike Corbett.

Side One:

1. Ride Captain Ride 5:04
2. Life 4:22
3. No Show 5:13
4. I Was A Witness To A War 5:11
5. One Room Country Shack 2:24

Side Two:

1. Applause 7:45
2. Yesterday’s Music 4:12
3. Naked Man 4:00
4. Got To Get You Into My Life 3:20
5. Takin’ It Home 1:38

More Than Ever

Released 1976

David Clayton-Thomas returns once again on lead vocals. The album also featured one of our favorite guitarists of all time ina very young Mike Stern. Also on the albums were Tony Klatka  and Forest Buchtell on trumpet, Don Alias on percussion, Larry Willis on keyboards, Danny Trifan on bass, Bill Tillman on tenor saxophone, Dave Bargeron on trombone, and the great Bobby Colomby on drums

Side One:

1. They 6:26
2. I Love You More Than Ever 5:26
3. Katy Bell 4:27
4. Sweet Sadie The Savior 4:22

Side Two:

1. Hollywood 3:34
2. You’re The One 4:54
3. Heavy Blue 5:24
4. Saved By The Grace Of Your Love 4:18

Brand New Day

Released 1977

The band’s second to last album featured a mix of old and new musicians including vocalist David Clayton Thomas. Also on the album were musicians Mike Stern on guitar, Larry Willis on keyboards, Bill Tillman on tenor saxophone, Dave Bargeron on trombone, Tony Klatka and Forest Buchtell on trumpet, Danny Trifan on bass and Bobby Colomby on drums.

Side One:

1. Somebody I Trusted (Put Out The Light) 3:56
2. Dreaming As One 4:10
3. Same Old Blues 3:07
4. Lady Put Out The Light 4:00
5. Womanizer 3:50

Side Two:

1. Blue Street 4:29
2. Gimme That Wine 5:00
3. Rock & Roll Queen 5:10
4. Don’t Explain 6:00

Nuclear Blues

Released 1980

The final Blood Sweat & Tears album was released at the dawn of the 1980s. It is the only Blood Sweat & Tears album to not feature Bobby Colomby on drums. The drumming chair was turned over to Bobby Economou for the album.  The album featured David Clayton-Thomas on vocals and and all new cast of players including Robert Piltch on guitar,David Piltch on bass, Richard Martinez on keys, Bruce Cassidy  on trumpet, Earl Seymour and Vern Dorge on sax.

Side One:

1. Agitato 5:53
2. Nuclear Blues 4:23
3. Manic Depression 4:19
4. I’ll Drown In My Own Tears 7:2

Side Two:

1. Fantasy Stage 5:42
2. (Suite) Spanish Wine 15:12

BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS LIVE ALBUMS

In Concert

Released 1976

Side One:

1.”Spinning Wheel”– 5:22
2.”I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know” – 8:30
3.”Lucretia Mac Evil” – 6:57

Side Two:

1.”And When I Die” – 6:27
2.”One Room Country Shack” – 2:40
3.”And When I Die (Reprise)”  – 2:41
4.”(I Can Recall) Spain”– 8:35

Side Three:

1.”Hi-De-Ho”– 6:17
2.”Unit Seven” – 10:12
3.”Life”  – 5:03

Side Four:

1.”Mean Ole World” – 9:06
2.”Ride Captain Ride”  – 6:12
3.”You’ve Made Me So Very Happy” – 5:16

Live and Improvised

Released 1991

CD Track Listings:

Disc One

1. “Spinning Wheel”  – 6:02
2.”I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know”  – 8:54
3.”Lucretia Mac Evil” – 7:08
4.”And When I Die”  – 2:10
5.”One Room Country Shack” – 6:57
6.”And When I Die (Reprise)”  – 3:07
7.”(I Can Recall) Spain”  – 9:01

Disc Two:

1.”Hi-De-Ho”  – 6:33
2.”Unit Seven” – 11:07
3.”Life” – 5:15
4.”Mean Ole World”  – 9:39
5.”Ride Captain Ride”  – 6:59
6.”You’ve Made Me So Very Happy”  – 6:06

Live

Released 1995

CD Track Listings:

1.”Intro” – :25
2.”Agitato”  – 6:19
3.”Nuclear Blues”  – 4:08
4.”Manic Depression”  – 4:45

5.Medley:
“God Bless the Child” – 2:57
“Lucretia Mac Evil” – 1:12
“Hi-De-Ho”  – 5:33
“And When I Die” – 1:36
“Spinning Wheel” – 1:12
“You’ve Made Me So Very Happy” ( – 2:35

6. (Suite) Spanish Wine
“Introduction La Cantina” – 2:31
“(Theme) Spanish Wine”  – 1:03
“Latin Fire”  – 3:32
“(Theme) Spanish Wine”  – 0:15
“The Duel”  – 0:20
“The Challenge”  – 0:50
“Amor”  – 1:24
“(Theme) Spanish Wine”  – 1:04
7. “I’ll Drown In My Own Tears”  – 10:18
8. “Gimme That Wine” – 11:30
9. “Trouble in Mind/Shake a Hand”– 6:38

Sail Away : Live In Stockholm 1973

Released 2010

CD Track Listings:

1 Almost Sorry (That I Left You) 6:18
2 God Bless The Child 8:04
3 Back Up Against The Wall 5:14
4 You’ve Made Me So Very Happy 4:14
5 Down In The Flood 5:10
6 Inner Crisis 7:04
7 Sail Away 4:10
8 Empty Pages 3:49
9 Snow Queen 12:10
10 Maiden Voyage 6:16
11 And When I Die 6:59
12 Over The Hill 4:25

Live At Woodstock

Released 2019

CD Track Listings:

1 More And More 3:04
2 Just One Smile 4:45
3 Somethin’ Comin’ On 2:29
4 I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know 7:29
5 Spinning Wheel 4:56
6 Sometimes In Winter 3:30
7 Smiling Phases 10:21
8 God Bless The Child 6:54
9 And When I Die 5:18
10 You’ve Made Me So Very Happy 5:00

BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS COMPILATION ALBUMS

Blood, Sweat & Tears Greatest Hits

Released 1972

1. You’ve Made Me So Very Happy (4:18)
2. I Can’t Quit Her (3:40)
3. Go Down Gamblin’ (4:14)
4. Hi-De-Ho (4:25)
5. Sometimes in Winter (3:09)
6. And When I Die (4:05)
7. Spinning Wheel (4:06)
8. Lisa, Listen to Me (2:59)
9. I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know (5:57)
10. Lucretia Mac Evil (5:30)
11. God Bless the Child (5:51)

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