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The Blues: A Musical Journey - Skip James, Blind Willie Johnson and J.B. Lenoir | Adaptaion | John Mayall | LINK OF THE DAY
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MOVIES --


- TONIGHT -

watching again - its great! - Skip James, Blind Willie Johnson and J.B. Lenoir - priceless.

disc 2 of Martin Scorsese Presents: The Blues: A Musical Journey (7-Disc Series) (2002)
This PBS series, executive produced by Martin Scorsese, consists of seven feature-length films that capture the essence of the blues while exploring how this art form so deeply influenced music and people the world over. The films include such treasures as rare video footage, interviews and unforgettable performances by some of the greatest musicians in blues history.

Martin Scorsese Presents: The Blues: A Musical Journey: Disc 2: The Soul of a Man -
This disc includes the film "Soul of a Man," in which director Wim Wenders delves into his personal music collection and takes a look at the histories of some of his favorite artists -- including Skip James, Blind Willie Johnson and J.B. Lenoir -- as told through music (what else?). Footage of James, Lenoir, John Mayall and inspired covers by contemporary artists such as Eagle-Eye Cherry, Los Lobos, Bonnie Raitt and Lou Reed are featured.
Additional "Actors:" Lou Reed, Lucinda Williams, Cassandra Wilson, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Shemekia Copeland, Eagle-Eye Cherry, Vernon Reid, James "Blood" Ulmer, Los Lobos, T-Bone Burnett, Bonnie Raitt, Nick Cave, Marc Ribot, Garland Jeffreys, Chris Thomas King, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion


- LAST NIGHT -

Adaptaion... glad i watched it agian. Very good! see previous: 050911


above quote[s] from netflix


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MUSIC --


see above in MOVIES - The Blues: A Musical Journey


i need to track down some John Mayall... still have some vinyl here somewhere, i think... one of my all time favorites - USA Union (Polydor, 1970)

johnmayall.com
discography
google John Mayall


track of the day: Ramble On - Led Zeppelin II

also note: Fiddle And The Drum - A Perfect Circle | eMOTIVe


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THOUGHTS --


miss you


- LINK OF THE DAY -

Search /RENEGADE/ for articles that mention the School of the Americas


i should do more. .. ... .. .! see Adaptation, above in MOVIES; great character

...maybe dig out my Led Zep pix


see also: /RENEGADE/


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