Bob McBride - Butterfly Days (1973) Vinyl LP • Pretty City Lady, Treasure Song

Catalog Number:

3019

Musical Styles:

1970s, Acoustic Blues, Classic Rock, Country Rock, Folk Pop, Folk Rock, Pop Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Soft Rock

Sleeve Grade:

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record Grade:

Near Mint (NM or M-)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges, moderate scuffing and discoloration spots(front/back); back has slight discoloration with darker spots. Some surface "bubbling" along bottom edge of back. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is mostly readable with wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge with split near right side of top edge. Some wear to corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Butterfly Days
2. My Beautiful Lady
3. Pretty City Lady
4. Strange Things
5. Straight Ahead
6. Back In My Time
7. Moonlight Lady
8. Far Away
9. Treasure Song
10. Happiness

About The Record:

Butterfly Days, by Bob McBride, was his debut solo album while still a member of the band Lighthouse, marking a significant step in his career as he transitioned to a solo artist. The album, recorded at Thunder Sound in Toronto, achieved critical and commercial success, going gold in Canada with over 50,000 copies sold. It showcased McBride’s vocal range and songwriting, blending rock, pop, and folk elements, with notable contributions from musicians like Howard Shore on flute and Paul Hoffert on vibes. Historically, the album’s release coincided with McBride’s growing prominence, culminating in a 1973 Juno Award for Outstanding Male Performance, though his later departure from Lighthouse was marred by tensions over missed band commitments. Hit singles from the album include Pretty City Lady, Treasure Song, and the title track Butterfly Days.