Bob Lind – “Elusive Butterfly” (1966)

Bob Lind (born Robert Neale Lind, in Baltimore, Maryland, November 25, 1942) is a folk music singer/songwriter who reached the height of his success during the 1960s. Lind is best known for his transatlantic chart hit single, “Elusive Butterfly”, which was a #5 hit in 1966. Lind signed a recording contract with Liberty Records’ subsidiary, World Pacific Records, in 1965, and it was on that label that he had that particular hit. The single may have done even better in the UK Singles Chart had he not had competition from established Irish recording artist Val Doonican, who released a cover version of the song. In the end, both versions of “Elusive Butterfly” made #5 in the UK in the spring of 1966. Lind also wrote “Cheryl’s Goin’ Home”, which was covered by Adam Faith. It was Faith’s last British hit. Over 200 artists — including Cher, Glen Campbell, Aretha Franklin, Dolly Parton, Eric Clapton, Nancy Sinatra, The Four Tops, Richie Havens, Hoyt Axton, and Petula Clark — have covered songs written by Bob Lind, but as a recording artist, he remains a one-hit wonder. Lind retired from the music business in 1969 to pursue other interests. In more recent years he has resided in Florida and works as a writer. He is the author of five novels, and has written for such supermarket tabloids as the Weekly World News and the Sun. Lind returned to the music business in 2004, when he began performing again and established an official website. In 2006, RPM Records re-issued the album …
Video Rating: 5 / 5