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Robert Neale Lind (born November 25, 1942) is an American playwright, novelist, and singer-songwriter who helped define the 1960s folk rock movement in the U.S. and UK.[1] Lind is well known for his transatlantic hit record, "Elusive Butterfly",[2] which reached number 5 on both the US and UK charts in 1966. Many musicians have recorded songs by Lind, who continues to write, record and perform.

Early life

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Lind was born in Baltimore, Maryland. His parents divorced when he was five, and his mother remarried; his stepfather was in the Air Force, and the family travelled for some years before settling in Denver, Colorado. He became interested in folk music while a student at Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado, and abandoned his studies to become a musician.[3]

Career

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Music

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Lind, featured in the May 28, 1966 issue of Billboard

In 1965, Lind signed a recording contract with Liberty Records' subsidiary, World Pacific Records, and on that label he recorded "Elusive Butterfly". The single might have done even better on the UK Singles Chart had competition not arisen from established Irish recording artist Val Doonican, who released a cover version of the song at the same time. In the end, both versions of "Elusive Butterfly" made number five in the UK in 1966.[4][5] Lind also wrote "Cheryl's Goin' Home", which was covered by Adam Faith, the Blues Project, Sonny & Cher, John Otway, the Cascades, and others.

To date, Lind's compositions have been eventually covered by more than 200 artists. including Cher, Glen Campbell, Aretha Franklin, Dolly Parton, Eric Clapton, Nancy Sinatra, The Four Tops, The Turtles, Richie Havens, Hoyt Axton, The Kingston Trio, Johnny Mathis, The Rokes (with the Italian covers "Ma che colpa abbiamo noi" and "E' la pioggia che va"), and Petula Clark.[6][7]

Plagued by drug and alcohol problems, Lind gained a reputation in the business for being "hard to work with." In 1969, Lind severed ties with World Pacific. Three years later, Capitol Records released Since There Were Circles, an album that was well received by critics, but not commercially successful. Lind dropped out of the music industry for a number of years.[8] He was a friend of the writer Charles Bukowski's, who used him as a prototype for the character Dinky Summers in his 1978 novel Women and other writings.[9] Lind stopped using drugs and alcohol in 1977.[10][11]

Literature

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In 1988, he moved to Florida. He wrote five novels, an award-winning play, and a screenplay, Refuge, which won the Florida Screenwriters' Competition in 1991.[12]

For eight years, he was a staff writer at the tabloids Weekly World News and Sun.[13] He has been credited as co-creator (with photo artist Dick Kulpa) of the famous "Bat Boy" Weekly World News cover story.[14]

Return to Music

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Lind returned to music in 2004, when at the urging of his friend Arlo Guthrie, he played at the Guthrie Center in Becket, Massachusetts.[15]

Lind established an official website in 2006. That same year, RPM Records reissued the album Since There Were Circles, and Lind self-released the Live at Luna Star album featuring performances of new material. In 2007, Ace Records (UK) released Elusive Butterfly: The Complete 1966 Jack Nitzsche Sessions.

The British band Pulp have a song named after him: "Bob Lind (The Only Way Is Down)", from their album, We Love Life; the song itself follows a similar musical structure to Lind's hit "Elusive Butterfly".[16] A Lind recording, "Cool Summer" was also included on the compilation album, The Trip, compiled by Pulp's Jarvis Cocker and Steve Mackey.

In 2009, filmmaker Paul Surratt completed a concert/documentary DVD called Bob Lind: Perspective.[17]

In October 2012, 41 years after the release of his last studio album, Lind issued a critically acclaimed[18] CD of new music: Finding You Again, produced by veteran rock guitarist Jamie Hoover of the Spongetones and released by Ace Records.

In November 2013, Lind was inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame, along with Judy Collins, The Serendipity Singers, and Chris Daniels.[19] Lind was inducted into the Maryland Entertainment Hall of Fame on November 17, 2019.[20]

In July 2016, Ace Records released a new album of new songs, entitled Magellan Was Wrong.[21] Jamie Hoover was once again involved in the production; other producers were Frank "Rat" Falestra, jazz master Greg Foat, and Lind himself. All songs are originals, with the exception of a folk-style cover of the Tom Paxton classic "Bottle of Wine".[22] On February 25, 2022, Ace Records released Something Worse Than Loneliness, Lind’s third album of new music over the last 10 years. It has garnered some of the strongest reviews in his career (8/10 in Uncut and four stars in Shindig!).[23][24]

On February 3, 2024, Lind headlined the South Florida Folk & Acoustic Festival, closing Saturday night's main stage performances with a strong encore.[25][26]

Theatrical Writing

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In October 2019, his short play A Good Night won a place in the Delray Beach Playwright’s Festival.[27] And in May 2023, another of his one-acts, Spain, enjoyed a successful run in The Curtain Call Playhouse’s Short Play Festival.[28]

On October 13, 2023, Lind received his first European production as a playwright when his trilogy, The Road Plays (three one-act plays presented on a single evening), was presented at the New English American Theatre (NEAT) in Stuttgart, Germany.[29]

In January 2025, NEAT entered Lind's plays "Broken Strings" and "Spain" into FEATS – Festival of European Anglophone Theatrical Societies.[30] After playing on the main stage, "Broken Strings" won The William Valk Award for Best Original Script.[31]

Discography

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Singles

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Year Title Peak chart positions Record Label B-side Album
US UK
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1965 "Elusive Butterfly" 5 5 World Pacific Records "Cheryl's Goin' Home" Don't Be Concerned
1966 "Remember the Rain" 64 46 "Truly Julie's Blues (I'll Be There)" (BB number 65) Photographs of Feeling
"Hey Nellie Nellie" – – Verve Folkways Records "Wandering" The Elusive Bob Lind
"I Just Let It Take Me" 123 – World Pacific Records "We've Never Spoken" Photographs of Feeling
"San Francisco Woman" 135 – "Oh Babe Take Me Home"
"White Snow" – – Verve Folkways Records "Black Night" The Elusive Bob Lind
1967 "It's Just My Love" – – World Pacific Records "Goodtime Special"
"Goodbye Neon Lies" – – "We May Have Touched"
1971 "She Can Get Along" – – Capitol Records "Theme from the Music Box" Since There Were Circles

Albums

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Year Album Billboard 200 Record label
1966 Don't Be Concerned 148 World Pacific Records
Photographs of Feeling –
The Elusive Bob Lind – Verve Folkways Records
1971 Since There Were Circles – Capitol Records
2006 Live at The Luna Star Cafe – self-released
2012 Finding You Again – Big Beat Records
2016 Magellan Was Wrong – Big Beat Records
2022 Something Worse Than Loneliness – Ace Records

DVDs

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  • Bob Lind: Perspective – Research Video (2009)

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Bob Lind, born Robert Neale Lind on November 25, 1942, in , , is an American folk-rock renowned for his 1966 hit single "," which peaked at number 5 on the and helped define the folk revival movement. His parents separated when he was five, leading his mother to remarry an , after which the family relocated to , , where Lind immersed himself in the local music scene. Lind began performing in high school, forming his first band, The Moonlighters, in , and later leading Bob Lind & The Misfits while attending Western State College in Gunnison, though he dropped out to focus on folk music influenced by artists like and . In 1965, he moved to , signed with World Pacific Records under producer , and released his debut album Don't Be Concerned, featuring "Elusive Butterfly" alongside tracks like "Cheryl's Going Home" and "Remember the Pain." His songs have been recorded by over 200 artists, including , , , and , and translated into nine languages for use in U.S. and Canadian college curricula. Following early success with albums such as Photographs of Feeling (1966) and Since There Were Circles (1971), Lind largely withdrew from music in the , working as a writer for the tabloid before a 2004 comeback prompted by , leading to national tours and new releases. He returned with the compilation Bob Lind: Elusive Butterfly (The Complete Jack Nitzsche Sessions) in 2007 and original albums including Finding You Again (2012), Magellan Was Wrong (2016), and Something Worse Than Loneliness (2022), the latter marking his most recent studio effort. In 2013, Lind was inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame alongside , recognizing his enduring contributions to folk-rock.

Biography

Early life

Bob Lind was born Robert Neale Lind on November 25, 1942, in , . His parents divorced when he was five years old, after which his mother remarried a in the U.S. . Due to his stepfather's military career, the family relocated frequently during Lind's early childhood before eventually settling in the area of . Lind attended high school in Aurora, a suburb of , during the late 1950s. It was there that he formed his first band, The Moonlighters, performing covers at local teen events and venues such as used car lots. His interest in music deepened in seventh grade when he discovered through recordings by , an influence that shaped his artistic direction amid the burgeoning folk revival. After graduating high school, Lind enrolled at Western State College in , where he studied theater arts. He dropped out around 1964 and returned to the Denver area, immersing himself in the local scene by performing original songs at coffeehouses including , The Green Spider, and . Inspired by artists like , , and , Lind honed his songwriting skills during this period. As the Denver folk scene began to wane in 1964, Lind, then 21, moved to to pursue music full-time, arriving with just $40 and his guitar. He performed at the Off Stage club near for several months before briefly relocating to Boston's Club 47. In early 1965, Lind returned to and settled in to seek recording opportunities, bringing a demo tape of his compositions.

Personal life

In the 1960s and 1970s, Bob Lind's sudden fame following the success of his hit single "" strained his personal relationships, contributing to a period of instability in his family life as the pressures of the music industry intensified his lifestyle challenges. During this time, Lind navigated early adult relationships amid the rock 'n' roll scene's excesses, which often isolated him from stable personal connections. Lind's struggles with began in the late and persisted through the , involving heavy use of drugs and alcohol that led to profound personal and professional isolation. He later reflected that these exacerbated conflicts in his relationships and contributed to a self-imposed withdrawal from social circles, mirroring the hiatus in his musical career. By the late 1970s, the toll of addiction had left him alienated from many in his , prompting a turning point toward recovery. Lind achieved sobriety in 1977 after recognizing the destructive pattern of his substance use, marking the start of a long-term recovery process that extended into the 1980s and 1990s as he rebuilt his life away from the spotlight. During this period, he relocated frequently, including time in , before eventually settling in by the late 1980s, where he worked for the tabloid to support himself. These moves reflected a deliberate shift toward a quieter existence, allowing him to focus on personal healing without the chaos of his earlier years. As of 2025, Lind maintains a low-profile lifestyle in , prioritizing privacy and avoiding public disclosures about his personal affairs while occasionally performing at local venues. His emphasis on seclusion underscores a commitment to the stability he has cultivated since recovery.

Musical career

1960s breakthrough

In 1965, Bob Lind traveled to with a demo tape of five original songs recorded in , leading to his signing as a songwriter and recording artist with World Pacific Records, a subsidiary of . The label quickly paired him with producer and arranger , who mentored the young artist and oversaw his initial sessions using top session musicians such as drummer and bassist . Lind's debut single, "Cheryl's Goin' Home" backed with his composition "Elusive Butterfly," was released in December 1965. After a Florida disc jockey flipped the record and played the B-side, "Elusive Butterfly" became a breakout hit, reaching number 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in March 1966 and number 5 on the UK Singles Chart. Its poetic lyrics and orchestral folk-rock arrangement captured the era's burgeoning scene, propelling Lind into national prominence. The success prompted the February 1966 release of his debut album, Don't Be Concerned, which featured "Elusive Butterfly" alongside eleven other Lind originals enhanced by Nitzsche's lush orchestral touches. Lind's second album, Photographs of Feeling, arrived in August 1966, marking his final collaboration with Nitzsche and including tracks like "I Just Let It Take Me" and "San Francisco Woman," which failed to chart significantly. Throughout 1966 and 1967, he toured extensively across the US and UK, sharing stages with folk-rock contemporaries such as Tom Paxton, and made high-profile media appearances, including a February 1966 performance of "Elusive Butterfly" on American Bandstand. These efforts solidified his status as a key voice in the mid-1960s folk-rock movement, blending introspective songwriting with sophisticated production.

Hiatus and struggles

Lind's third album, Since There Were Circles, released in 1971 by , represented his final major-label release before a prolonged hiatus from the music industry. Featuring contributions from musicians such as on harmonica, on banjo, and on guitar, the record blended folk-rock with psychedelic elements and earned critical praise for its introspective songwriting. However, it suffered from poor commercial reception, failing to achieve significant sales or chart placement, which contributed to Capitol dropping him shortly thereafter. The album's lackluster performance was compounded by broader challenges in Lind's career trajectory during the late and early , including disputes with executives who resisted his insistence on creative control. His professional reputation was further damaged by perceptions of erratic behavior, stemming in part from struggles with drug and , which led to him being viewed as difficult to work with in the industry. These issues, alongside a growing disdain for the music business's commercial pressures, resulted in missed opportunities and a gradual decline in his recording prospects. By the mid-1970s, Lind had fully withdrawn from the music industry, relocating to places like Santa Fe and eventually , to pursue writing full-time amid financial instability that necessitated jobs such as contributing to tabloid publications like . During this extended hiatus spanning from 1971 until the early 2000s, he maintained limited involvement in music through occasional songwriting, with more than 200 artists recording his compositions over the decades, though he produced no personal recordings of his own.

Return to music

After decades away from the music industry, Bob Lind was coaxed back to performing in 2004 by his friend , who invited him to play at the Guthrie Center in . This appearance reignited his passion for live music. The limited-edition live album Live at the Luna Star Café was released in 2006, recorded during a performance in New York and featuring a mix of old favorites and newer material spanning over four decades of his career. This recording captured his intimate stage presence and vocal strength, drawing on acoustic guitar-driven arrangements that showcased a stripped-down folk style distinct from the lush orchestration of his earlier work. Starting that same year, Lind embarked on a touring resurgence, performing at small venues across the , , and , including stops in New York, , , and , where he connected with appreciative audiences through personal and song. In 2007, ACE Records issued Elusive Butterfly: The Complete 1966 Jack Nitzsche Sessions, a compilation of his early recordings including both 1966 albums and previously unreleased demos. During this period, Lind's compositions increasingly adopted memoir-like themes, reflecting on the highs of his fame, the challenges of his hiatus, and personal growth, as heard in introspective tracks that blended vulnerability with vivid imagery. This shift to acoustic folk allowed for greater emotional depth, prioritizing lyrical narrative over commercial polish and resonating with listeners seeking authentic reflections on life's uncertainties.

Recent musical works

In 2012, Bob Lind released Finding You Again, his first of new original material in over three decades, issued by Records and featuring lush, orchestral arrangements that echoed his folk-rock roots while incorporating contemporary production elements. The album showcased Lind's enduring lyrical style, with tracks exploring themes of , loss, and rediscovery, and received praise for revitalizing his career in the modern era. Building on this momentum, Lind issued Magellan Was Wrong in 2016, a collection of introspective songs produced with a blend of acoustic intimacy and subtle instrumentation, further demonstrating his productivity in later years. This release highlighted his evolution from the raw folk sounds of his breakthrough toward more reflective, mature compositions. Lind's seventh studio album, Something Worse Than Loneliness, arrived in 2022 via Ace Records, marking his third full-length of new music in the preceding decade and delving into poignant themes of aging, , and life's enduring mysteries through emotionally resonant . Critics noted the album's heartfelt delivery and metaphorical depth, positioning it as a high point in his late-career output. On February 3, 2024, Lind headlined the Folk & Acoustic Music Festival in , delivering a set that included classics and newer material to an appreciative audience of folk enthusiasts. As of 2025, Lind continues active songwriting, debuting original compositions such as "Nature's Sweetest Lie" during live performances in late 2024.

Writing career

Novels and screenplays

In the late , following a period of disillusionment with the music industry, Bob Lind deliberately pivoted to prose writing as a means to explore deeper creative expression beyond song structures. This shift allowed him to delve into longer-form narratives, drawing on his experiences in and American cultural landscapes. Over the subsequent decades, he authored five novels, often self-published through small presses amid challenges in securing mainstream literary deals. Lind's novels frequently examine themes of personal redemption, artistic identity, and the rhythms of everyday , reflecting influences from his folk storytelling background. A representative example is East of the Holyland (2008, LindLyfe Publishing), set in the fading folk scene of summer 1964, which follows aspiring singer Jory Durham through seven transformative days marked by professional setbacks, friendships, and romantic entanglements leading to a redemptive . The work highlights struggles with self-doubt and creative perseverance, mirroring broader mid-20th-century cultural shifts. Other novels remain lesser-known, with Lind noting their release via platforms like due to industry barriers in the 1990s and 2000s. Critics and readers have praised Lind's literary output for its lyrical style, which echoes the poetic economy of his songwriting while expanding into vivid character-driven narratives. Reviews of East of the Holyland commend its fast-paced emotional depth, honest humor, and compelling, if flawed, protagonists, positioning it as a niche gem that bridges folk traditions with novelistic introspection. This reception underscores Lind's ability to infuse with the evocative, human-centered honed in his musical . In , Lind developed Refuge (1991), an original script that earned the Florida Screenwriters' Competition award, presented by Governor . The project represented his exploration of dramatic narrative forms, though it did not proceed to production. This accomplishment highlighted his versatility in adapting personal insights into cinematic structures during his writing phase.

Plays and theatrical works

In the 1990s, Bob Lind co-created the concept for the character Bat Boy as a writer for the tabloid , where he developed the initial story of a half-boy, half-bat creature discovered in a , which debuted on the cover in June 1992. This sensational narrative captured public imagination and inspired the musical Bat Boy: The Musical in 1997, blending horror, comedy, and satire in its adaptation of Lind's original idea.) The production highlighted Lind's early foray into theatrical storytelling, transitioning his journalistic flair for the absurd into stage entertainment. Lind's playwriting gained momentum in the 2010s with short works that premiered in regional U.S. theaters. His A Good Night, which explores family trauma through a 1960s housewife's invocation of the goddess to confront her husband's , premiered at the Delray Beach Playhouse's Playwrights' Festival in October 2019. This intimate drama, blending domestic tension with mythological elements, marked a significant step in Lind's stage career, earning recognition in competitive festivals. Earlier, in 2014, Lind presented a reading of his play Lactose at GableStage in , delving into themes of sex and love. He also had three plays produced at The Group Repertory Theatre in during the 2000s, though specific titles and challenges like limited budgets for small venues persisted in these regional outings. Lind expanded into Europe with The Road Plays, a trilogy of one-acts comprising A Good Night, Spain, and Broken Strings, thematically linked by explorations of nomadic existence and emotional perils on the road. Broken Strings, focusing on artistic rivalries amid transient lives, received its European premiere as part of the trilogy at the Merlin Theater in Stuttgart, Germany, in October 2023, facing logistical hurdles such as coordinating international casts and adapting to non-English-speaking audiences. The work continued with further stagings, including a standalone performance in May 2024 at Haus der Geschichte in Stuttgart and additional runs at Theater am Olgaeck. In June 2025, Broken Strings and the companion piece Spain premiered anew at the FEATS Festival, with Broken Strings on the main stage in Hamburg and Spain in the fringe program in Stuttgart, underscoring Lind's growing international presence despite ongoing challenges like festival scheduling and cross-border travel; Broken Strings won the William Valk Award for Best Original Script at the festival. Beyond these, Lind has contributed to theatrical writings including short plays and adaptations drawn from his novels, often performed in intimate regional settings across the U.S. and from the to 2025, where issues like funding shortages and audience outreach for lesser-known works tested production feasibility. His stage efforts reflect influences from his literary style, emphasizing introspective character studies.

Recognition and legacy

Awards and honors

Bob Lind's contributions to music and writing have earned him several notable awards and honors throughout his career. In 1991, his screenplay Refuge won the Screenwriters' Competition, recognizing its excellence in original scripting. Lind's musical legacy was formally acknowledged in 2013 when he was inducted into the Music Hall of Fame, honoring his longstanding residence in the state and his pioneering role in the folk-rock genre during the . This induction highlighted his hit single "" and broader influence on the Colorado music scene. Six years later, in 2019, Lind was inducted into the Maryland Entertainment Hall of Fame on November 17, celebrating his origins and enduring impact as a who shaped the folk-rock movement. This honor underscored his roots in the state where he was born and began his early performances. In a late-career resurgence bridging his writing endeavors, Lind's play Broken Strings won the William Valk Award for Best Original Script at the FEATS 2025 theater festival, awarded for its compelling narrative on the challenges of life . These recognitions span from his musical peak in the mid-20th century, through a period of literary focus, to recent theatrical acclaim in 2025.

Influence and covers

Bob Lind's songwriting played a pivotal role in shaping the folk rock genre, blending introspective, poetic lyrics with accessible pop arrangements that bridged folk traditions and mainstream appeal. His breakthrough hit "Elusive Butterfly" exemplified this fusion, contributing to the broader movement that revitalized interest in acoustic-driven songcraft amid the era's rock evolution. Lind's compositions have endured through extensive covers by prominent artists, with over 200 recordings by more than 100 performers across genres. Notable examples include Cher's 1966 rendition of "Elusive Butterfly," which reached the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, and Aretha Franklin's soul-infused version of the same song on her 1969 album This Girl's in Love with You. Other major interpreters encompass Dolly Parton, Eric Clapton, the Four Tops, Nancy Sinatra, and Richie Havens, demonstrating the versatility and timeless appeal of Lind's melodic structures and evocative themes. These covers, spanning folk, pop, soul, and rock, underscore his influence on subsequent generations of singer-songwriters who prioritized lyrical depth and emotional narrative. His work has been referenced in music histories as a of the folk revival's transition to , inspiring ongoing appreciation in acoustic and communities. Culturally, Lind's songs appear in media, such as "" featured in the 2000 film , performed by , highlighting their narrative resonance in cinematic contexts.

Discography

Albums

Bob Lind's recording career began in the mid-1960s with a series of albums characterized by poetic and orchestral arrangements, largely produced by . After a long hiatus, he returned with new material in the , exploring more mature themes through collaboration with contemporary producers and musicians. His discography includes both studio efforts and compilations that highlight his evolution from 1960s hitmaker to introspective songwriter. His debut album, Don't Be Concerned, released in 1966 on World Pacific Records, consists of 12 tracks blending folk and pop elements with baroque influences. The standout single "Elusive Butterfly" propelled the album to commercial success, capturing Lind's whimsical yet melancholic style. The follow-up, Photographs of Feeling, also issued in 1966 by World Pacific Records, features 10 original songs delving into introspective themes of love, loss, and personal reflection. Produced by Nitzsche, it showcases Lind's growth as a lyricist through tracks like "Remember the Rain" and "San Francisco Woman," emphasizing emotional depth over chart appeal. Lind's third studio album, Since There Were Circles, appeared in 1971 on and includes 11 tracks of reflective . Marking the end of his initial recording phase, it explores relational tribulations and poetic with a country-rock edge, though it received limited promotion and commercial attention. A key compilation, You Might Have Heard My Footsteps: The Best of Bob Lind, released in 1993 on America, serves as a comeback retrospective drawing from his output, featuring 25 tracks including non-album singles and rarities to reintroduce his early work to new audiences. In 2012, Lind released Finding You Again on Big Beat Records (an Ace Records imprint), a collaborative studio with 13 songs co-written and produced by JD Souther and others. It revitalized his career with melodic addressing personal redemption and relationships, earning praise for its fresh yet nostalgic sound. Magellan Was Wrong, Lind's 2016 studio on Big Beat Records, contains 12 tracks reflecting on life's journeys and emotional maturity through sophisticated songcraft and subtle orchestration. It builds on his recent resurgence, blending folk traditions with modern production. His most recent studio effort, Something Worse Than Loneliness, issued in 2022 on Ace Records, comprises 12 tracks contemplating aging, solitude, and resilience. Produced with a focus on raw emotional delivery, it represents Lind's continued artistic vitality in his later years.

Singles

Bob Lind's recording career as a single artist peaked in 1966 with the release of several folk-rock tracks on World Pacific Records, a subsidiary of , following his signing in 1965. His debut single, "Elusive Butterfly," marked his commercial breakthrough and remains his most recognized work, capturing the era's introspective songwriting style with poetic lyrics about elusive desires. The song's success led to quick follow-up releases, though none matched its impact, as Lind's focus shifted toward album-oriented material thereafter. Later in his career, particularly from the onward, Lind issued music primarily through full-length albums with select tracks promoted digitally, reflecting changes in the music industry rather than traditional 45 RPM singles. The following table summarizes Lind's key singles releases, emphasizing U.S. and U.K. chart performance where applicable, based on and data.
YearA-Side / B-SideLabelU.S. PeakU.K. PeakNotes
1966"" / "Cheryl's Goin' Home"World Pacific55Signature hit; spent 13 weeks on ; B-side also an original composition later covered by artists like .
1966"Remember the Rain" / "Truly Julie's Blues"World Pacific6446Follow-up single from debut album Don't Be Concerned; B-side charted separately.
1966"Truly Julie's Blues" / "Remember the Rain"World Pacific65-Double-sided release; minor hit derived from album track.
1966"I Just Let It Take Me" / "We've Never Spoken"World Pacific123-; lesser-known original.
1966"San Francisco Woman" / "Oh Babe Take Me Home"World Pacific135-Final 1966 single; tied to West Coast folk scene influences.
1971"She Can Get Along" / "Theme from "Capitol--Lead single from Since There Were Circles; no chart entry despite critical praise for the album.
Lind's early singles were produced by , contributing to their orchestral folk sound, while the 1971 release reflected a more countrified style during his brief stint with Capitol. In subsequent decades, no further physical singles were issued, but digital platforms facilitated standalone track availability from albums like Live at the Luna Star Café (2006) and Finding You Again (2012), allowing renewed accessibility to his catalog without traditional chart pursuits.

Other releases

In 2006, Lind released his first live album, Live at the Luna Star Café, a limited-edition capturing a at the venue with 19 acoustic tracks including classics like "" and newer material. The following year, Ace Records issued : The Complete Jack Sessions, a compilation presenting Lind's original recordings alongside previously unreleased demos, serving as a hybrid retrospective with updated but no new studio productions. In 2009, filmmaker Paul Surratt produced Bob Lind: Perspective, a 93-minute DVD blending concert footage of 13 songs—such as "Spilling Over" and "Looking for You"—with interviews exploring Lind's career challenges and creative evolution. Lind has appeared on various folk compilations in the , including tracks from his catalog on thematic collections like Folk Years: Yesterday's Gone, while unofficial bootlegs of his festival sets, such as performances at the Folk and Festival, circulate among fans online. In the , Lind shared digital promotional content tied to his 2022 album Something Worse Than Loneliness, including clips of live renditions like "When Love is New" from 2024 festival appearances, though no standalone EPs were released.

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  40. https://www.discogs.com/master/483923-Bob-Lind-Dont-Be-Concerned
  41. https://genius.com/albums/Bob-lind/Don-t-be-concerned
  42. https://www.discogs.com/release/3971433-Bob-Lind-Photographs-Of-Feeling
  43. https://www.discogs.com/release/1898595-Bob-Lind-Photographs-Of-Feeling
  44. https://www.discogs.com/release/5706662-Bob-Lind-Since-There-Were-Circles
  45. https://boblind.[bandcamp](/page/Bandcamp).com/album/since-there-were-circles
  46. https://www.discogs.com/release/4413131-Bob-Lind-You-Might-Have-Heard-My-Footsteps-The-Best-Of-Bob-Lind
  47. https://acerecords.co.uk/finding-you-again
  48. https://www.discogs.com/release/23737316-Bob-Lind-Something-Worse-Than-Loneliness
  49. https://www.musicvf.com/Bob+Lind.songs
  50. https://www.discogs.com/release/760280-Bob-Lind-Elusive-Butterfly
  51. https://www.officialcharts.com/songs/bob-lind-remember-the-rain/
  52. https://www.discogs.com/release/9257182-Bob-Lind-I-Just-Let-It-Take-Me-Weve-Never-Spoken
  53. https://www.discogs.com/release/7706257-Bob-Lind-San-Francisco-Woman
  54. https://www.discogs.com/release/6974086-Bob-Lind-She-Can-Get-Along-Theme-From-The-Music-Box
  55. https://www.discogs.com/release/4246937-Bob-Lind-Since-There-Were-Circles
  56. https://acerecords.co.uk/elusive-butterfly-the-complete-jack-nitzsche-sessions
  57. https://open.spotify.com/album/4t2UOlZNAtZ1LHymIhY821
  58. https://www.discogs.com/release/3181929-Bob-Lind-Elusive-Butterfly-The-Complete-Jack-Nitzsche-Sessions
  59. https://www.discogs.com/release/4268329-Bob-Lind-Perspective
  60. http://boblind.com/merch/dvd-reviews/
  61. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk-6ZaNP6po
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