Chicago Blues Reunion
(Various / DVD / NR / (2008) 2022 / Liberation Hall)
Overview: The Chicago Blues Reunion project is comprised of musical icons who have written and performed some of the most critically acclaimed songs of all time.
This Chicago Blues Reunion collection of legendary songwriters and artists have been played alongside or been members of Traffic, Janis Joplin, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Canned Heat, Eric Clapton, Steve Miller Band, The Electric Flag, Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, The Ramones, and many, many more.
Simply put, this is a quite joyous 60 minute concert, filmed at Chicago’s nationally renowned Park West Theater, featuring some renowned musical legends, all on the same stage, sharing their iconic musical history.
DVD Verdict: In truth, Chicago Blues Reunion is a quite stunning musical flashback to a time when music was upbeat, fun, melodic and always pulsating with rhythm and blues.
It is simply divine to witness these aforementioned classic performers from the ’60s blues revolution together like this. Nick Gravenities is a legend for his song writing and singing, and his positive association with people like Barry Goldberg, Harvey Mandel, Corky Siegel, Jimmy Vivino, Marcy Levyand, of course, Dave Mason makes this a wondrous watch from start to finish.
1. Buried Alive In the Blues
2. Born In Chicago
3. Lay Down Sally
4. Freak of Dawn
5. I’ve Got to Use My Imagination
6. I Want You
7. Wang Dang Doodle
8. Dust My Blues
9. All Along The Watchtower
10. Feeling Alright
11. Fantasy World
12. Cry To Me
13. Killing Floor
14. Drinking Wine
From Paul Butterfield’s anthem, Born in Chicago written and performed here by Nick Gravenities to Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason’s legendary hit, Feelin’ Alright, to Barry Goldberg and Gerry Goffin’s #1 hit for Gladys Knight & the Pips, I’ve Got To Use My Imagination.
Chicago Blues Reunion showcases the actual artists and actual songwriters performing their own greatest hits which have helped shape the landscape of modern music. This is a Full Screen Presentation (1.33:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs.
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