Nothing but the Blues (film)

Nothing but the Blues
Starring	Eric Clapton
Narrated by	Eric Clapton
Music by	Various Artists
Edited by	Lisa Day · Jon Vesey
Distributed by	Warner · Reprise
Release dates	June 19, 1995 (United States)
Running time	108
Country	United States
Language	English

Nothing but the Blues is a 1995 documentary film about Eric Claptons musical journey and his love for Blues music. Martin Scorsese was one of the executive producers.^[1] 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 blues their key players have influenced his style of and approach to music. The recording sessions took place on November 8, and November 9, 1994 at the Fillmore in San Francisco, California.^[2]

Release

The film was released on June 19, 1995 in the United States via the PBS broadcasting companies around the country. It was never officially released as a film due to 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.^[3] Since then, it the film has been uploaded to various internet platforms, making it widely accessible.^[4] The film was released in color mode and has no content advisory for parents on it.^[5]

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.^[6]

Personnel

Musicians^[7]

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^[8]

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

1. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112979/combined
2. "Eric Clapton – Nothing But the Blues – DVD-R – Remaster". geetarz.org. Retrieved 2015-07-31.
3. "Nothing But The Blues Eric Clapton". Rootcism.org. Retrieved 2015-07-31.
4. "Eric Clapton – Nothing But The Blues, 1995". nigelbaird. YouTube.com. 2014-01-21. Retrieved 2015-07-31.
5. "Eric Clapton: Nothing But the Blues: An 'In the Spotlight Special' (1995) (TV) – Additional Details". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2015-07-31.
6. "Eric Clapton: Nothing But the Blues: An 'In the Spotlight Special' – Awards – IMDb". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2015-07-31.
7. "Willard's Wormholes » ERIC CLAPTON Blues At The Fillmore (1994) + ‘Nothing But The Blues’ Video – PBS TV Broadcast". Willard's Wormholes. Retrieved 2015-07-31.
8. "Eric Clapton: Nothing But the Blues: An 'In the Spotlight Special' (TV Movie 1995) – Full Cast & Crew – IMDb". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2015-07-31.

External links

• Eric Clapton: Nothing But the Blues: An 'In the Spotlight Special' at the Internet Movie Database