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Nothing but the Blues (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Nothing but the Blues' is a 1995 documentary film about Eric Clapton's musical journey and his love for Blues music. Martin Scorsese was one of the executive producers. It is not to be confused with the 2003 album release 'Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Eric Clapton'.
Content
The film features live performances of blues standards covered by Eric Clapton as well as historical video footage of blues musicians of various generations including Howlin' Wolf, B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, T-Bone Walker, Little Walter, Freddie King and Jimmy Rogers. Eric Clapton also talks with Martin Scorsese about his personal musical journey and how the past blues legends have influenced his style and approach to music. The recording sessions took place on November 8, and November 9, 1994 at the Fillmore in San Francisco, California.
Release
The film was released on June 19, 1995 in the United States via the PBS broadcasting companies around the country. The film was released in colour and has no content advisory for parents on it.
The film was not released on home video until 2022, for unclear reasons. Originally, the plan was set by Martin Scorsese to release the movie in summer of 1995. However, later Warner Reprise Video produced some promotional tapes on VHS and DVD for limited release. Since then, the film has been uploaded to various internet platforms, making it widely accessible. In 2022, Reprise Records announced that the film has been remastered in 4K and will be released for the first time on Blu-ray and DVD. The soundtrack was also released in June 2022.[https://www.ericclapton.com/nothingbuttheblues?ref=Typed/Bookmarked Clapton website]
Reception
Martin Scorsese, David Horn, John Beug, Stephen 'Scooter' Weintraub and Ken Ehrlich were nominated for the Outstanding Cultural Program Primetime Emmy Award at the 1995 Emmy Awards.
Personnel
;Musicians
*Eric Clapton guitar vocals
*Andy Fairweather Low guitar
*Jerry Portnoy harmonica
*Chris Stainton piano
*Dave Bronze bass
*Andy Newmark drums percussion
*The Kick Horns horn section
;Production
*Martin Scorsese executive producer
*John Beug executive producer
*David Horn executive producer
*Ken Ehrlich producer
*Stephen 'Scooter' Weintraub producer
*Jon Vesey editor
*Lisa Day editor
*Kenneth C. Barrows camera operator
*Anthony Hardwick assistant camera
*Tom Kenny lighting director
*John C. Morgan lighting director
References
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