Rent The Story of the Blues (2003)

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Synopsis:
Defining the blues is a simple task: a basic I-IV-V chord progression laid over a 12-bar framework, however the blues have evolved from African-American field hollers through rough-hewn rural heavyweights such as Blind Lemon Jefferson to the immaculate guitar excursions of B.B. King. 'The Story of the Blues' traces the four principal traditions of blues music: Blues Form - Country Blues - Urban Blues - Electric Blues and it's significant contribution to the development of jazz, rock music, and country and western music.

Tracklisting:
- Take This Hammer - Big Bill Broonzy
- Crossroads Blues - Robert Johnson
- New Falling Rain Blues - Lonnie Johnson
- Hangman's Blues - Blind Lemon Jefferson
- When the Sun Goes Down - Big Bill Broonzy
- Katy Crossing Blues - Texas Alexander
- The Blues - Duke Ellington Orchestra
- Stack of Blues - Missippi John Hurt
- The Flood - Big Blue Broonzy
- Mama Stayed Out - Barrelhouse Five
- Steady Roll - Jelly Roll Morton
- Sun Brimmers Blues - Memphis Jug Band
- I'm Feeling Down - Texas Jug Band
- Texas Moaner Blues - Clarence Williams's Blue 5
- True Love - Memphis Minnie
- Muddy Water Blues - Jelly RolI Morton
- Sol Blues - Luis Armstrong's Hot 7's
- Creole Love Call - Adelaide Hall and Duke Ellington Orchestra
- Black Snare Blues - King Oliver and Dixie Syncopators
- Cathedral Blues - Toni Parnham and Orchestra
- She Belongs to the Devil - Washboard Sam and His Washboard Band
- Kansas City Blues Man - Clarence Williams Blue 5
- Red Beans and Rice - Kokomo Arnold
- West End Blues - Louis Armstrong's Hot 5
- Jealous Hearted Blues - Ma Rainey
- Lowland Blues - Bertha 'Chippie' Hill
- Hard Driving Papa - Bessie Smith
- The Mooche - The Washingtonians
- Dive Bomber - Pete Johnson
- Across the Track Blues - Duke Ellington Orchestra
- My Fighting Gal - Hot Lipps Page and Teddy Bunn
- Evolution Blues - Cousin Joe
- Sweet Little Angel - BB King
- Dust My Broom - Elmore James
Actors:
, , , , , Texas Alexander, , Missisippi John Hurt, Barrelhouse Five, Jelly Roll Morton, Memphis Jug Band, Texas Jug Band, Clarence Williams Blue 5, Memphis Minnie, Luis Armstrong Hot 7, , King Oliver, Dixie Syncopators, Toni Parnham, Washboard Sam
Directors:
Producers:
Jordi Vall Escrui
Studio:
Quantum Leap
Genres:
Documentary, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest
BBFC:
Release Date:
26/01/2004
Run Time:
120 minutes
Languages:
English
Subtitles:
None
DVD Regions:
Region 0 (All)
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3
Colour:
Colour and B & W

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