Soundstage blues summit in chicago episode forty years ago, in july 1974, a group of chicago based blues artists who had already achieved legendary status gathered together with some of their younger blues brethren from all over the country to pay tribute to the man most responsible for bringing blues from the mississippi delta upriver to. Appearing with muddy that night were his contemporaries willie dixon, koko taylor, junior. Blues summit chicago 1974 muddy waters on allmusic. Blues summit in chicago 1974 episode forty years ago, in november, 1974, a group of chicago based blues artists, who had already achieved legendary status gathered together with some of their younger blues brethren from all over the country to pay tribute to the man most responsible for bringing blues from the mississippi delta. Soundstage blues summit in chicago, 1974 music forty years ago, a group of legendary blues artists performed with some of their younger brethren to pay tribute to muddy waters.
On april 21, legacy recordings will issue muddy waters and friends soundstage. And if muddys performance at the newport folk festival in 1958 didnt cement that reputation on film, the sony legacy dvd soundstage blues summit in chicago, 1974 does related. Jan 28, 2015 the tribute to muddy waters, featuring classic blues artists, had not aired since pbss rights to the show expired. Over 40 years ago, in november 1974, a group of chicago based blues artists, who had already achieved legendary status, gathered together with some of their younger blues brethren from all over the country to pay tribute to the man most responsible for bringing blues from the. Buy chicago ii live on soundstage by chicago mp3 download online from 7digital united states over 30 million high quality tracks in our store. Soundstage blues summit tv episode 1974 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Get pbs soundstage, chicago, il, usa setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other pbs soundstage, chicago, il, usa fans for free on.
The original series aired for seasons between 1974 and 1985. An uncovered jewel for blues fans, this special concert release features muddy waters at the 1974 blues summit in chicago. Airing march 2015 on most pbs stations check your loca. Muddy waters and friends blues summit chicago 1974 dvd, 2015 at the best online. A real summit meeting recorded live at newport in new york at discogs. Wttws grainger studio, chicago tuesday, october 31, 2017 7. This 1974 episode kicked off the original season run of soundstage, opening the doors for other season 1 performers like randy newman, harry chapin, jose feliciano and the pointer sisters. Wttws grainger studio, chicago november 7 and 8, 2017 7. Soundstage season premieres with chicago marking 50 years. With 20 grammy awards between them, these two musically iconic groups have joined forces to perform together. Tom jones appears on the pbs series soundstage along with bluegrasscountry icon alison krauss. Blues great muddy waters is joined by contemporaries koko taylor, junior wells and pinetop.
Blues summit in chicago 1974 on allmovie blow wind, blow, long distance call, mannish. This historic session is now back to thrill new generations of blues aficionados. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Blues summit chicago 1974, dvd, blues, 888750617194. In july of 1974, a group of chicago based blues artists, who had already achieved legendary status, gathered together with some of their younger blues brethren from all over the country to pay tribute to the man most responsible for bringing blues from the mississippi delta upriver to chicago. Charles, il october 12, 2017 ron onesti, president and ceo of the onesti entertainment corporation and of the arcada theatre in st. From the next generation of blues lovers and performers, mike bloomfield, buddy miles, johnny winter, dr. Feb 06, 2015 thrill to the music of muddy waters and other blues legends in a concert not seen on tv for 40 years. Soundstage blues summit chicago, 1974 muddy waters and friends. Soundstage featured in latest american blues scene mag issue. John, nick gravenites are also featured all artists who were on their way to becoming legends themselves.
Jan 21, 2016 the toronto blues society acknowledges the annual support of the ontario arts council, the city of toronto through the toronto arts council and the department of canadian heritage, and project support from factor. Blues summit chicago 1974 muddy waters on allmusic 2015. Blues summit in chicago, 1974 is on dvd for the first time ever. Recorded at the historic wttwtv studios, the performance for pbs soundstage series features every song from that classic album, including several that havent been played live since the 1970s.
Thrill to the music of muddy waters and other blues legends in a concert not seen on tv for 40 years. Soundstage is an american live concert television series produced by wttw chicago and hd ready. Chicago ii live on soundstage available june 29 from rhino. The time has finally come for the latest season of pbs soundstage to launch, and for those tuning in on wttw chicago especially, theres no better place than to start than the band chicago taped right here in town at grainger studio. The legendary waters is joined by fellow jazz and blues musicians such as willie dixon, koko taylor, junior wells and others for an unforgettable performance.
The album won a grammy award in 1994 for best traditional blues album. King was the king of the blues, muddy waters could easily be called the godfather. Journeywheel in the skydrum solo on soundstage june 9th 1978 aragon ballroom chicago illinois. Though its not the only instance when the longstanding horn rockers appear on the cherished series, the april 5 debut airing of the current. Chicago went home to its namesake city last year to record a live version of the bands multiplatinum second album, chicago ii, for the pbs soundstage series. Bmg 538442870,wttw chicago 538442870,hd ready 538442870 format. Blues summit in chicago, 1974 is on dvd for the first time ever in july of 1974, a group of chicago based blues artists, who had already achieved legendary status, gathered together with some of their younger blues brethren from all over the country to pay tribute to the man most responsible for bringing blues from the mississippi delta upriver to chicago. Soundstage blues summit, unseen for 37 years, returns to. Browse a wide selection of concert films and your downloads will be instantly accessible. Charles, announced that onesti entertainment, in partnership with wttw chicago, will offer ultimate fan experiences for two upcoming tapings of wttws national music series soundstage, recorded in the public media stations intimate grainger studio. Chicago ii live on soundstage by chicago on amazon music. The pair duets on 3 songs and tom jones delivers some of his greatest career hits including its not unusual, delilah, and princes kiss. The tribute to muddy waters, featuring classic blues artists, had not aired since pbss rights to the show expired. One of the most loved bands in rock history, as well as one of the most commercially successfulwith 50 hit songs in the u.
That energetic performance is now available as a singlecd and a cddvd set that includes video of the program and a 5. Soundstage blues summit in chicago 1974 dvd by muddy. Blues summit chicago 1974 on collectors choice music. The manhattan transfer meets take 6 is one of the most unique and thrilling musical collaborations ever assembled. Jun 29, 2018 listen to your favorite songs from chicago ii live on soundstage by chicago now. Forty years ago, in november, 1974, a group of chicago based blues artists, who had already achieved legendary status gathered together with some of their younger blues brethren from all over the country to pay tribute to the man most responsible for bringing blues from the mississippi delta upriver to chicago muddy waters. Soundstage concerts celebrates the best live music performances in television and film. Soundstage blues summit in chicago, 1974 music forty years ago, a group of legendary blues artists performed with some of. Soundstage concerts celebrating the best live music. Tom jones live on soundstage chicago guest alison krauss 2017. Disponible sur itunes forty years ago, a group of legendary blues artists performed with some of their younger brethren to pay tribute to muddy waters. Forty years ago, in july, 1974, a group of chicago based blues artists who had already achieved legendary status gathered together with some of their younger blues brethren from all over the country to pay tribute to the man most responsible for bringing blues from the mississippi delta upriver to chicago, muddy waters. Chicago chicago ii live on soundstage underscores the enduring popularity of chicago s second album with an energized performance of the entire doublealbum in front of a live audience. Some of the best blues artists in the world gather to pay tribute to alltime blues great muddy waters.
It began with the goal of incorporating the diverse musical range of their hometown. Blues summit in chicago, 1974 on dvd for the first time ever. Filmed in the studios of wttw in chicago, muddy waters was joined by pinetop perkins, johnny winter, mike bloomfield, junior wells, dr. Mar 03, 2015 thrill to the music of blues legends muddy waters, willie dixon, koko taylor, junior wells, pinetop perkins and others destined for fame, including mike bloomfield, buddy miles, johnny winter, dr. Blues summit in chicago, 1974 captures muddy waters along with his contemporaries willie dixon, koko taylor, junior wells and pinetop perkins.
John and nick gravenites in a concert not seen on tv for 40 years. Cd album, stereo bluray album, stereo, multichannel all media album country. The music of blues legends muddy waters, willie dixon, koko taylor, junior wells, pinetop perkins and others destined for fame, including mike bloomfield, buddy miles, johnny winter, dr. In july 1974, a group of chicago based blues artists who had already achieved legendary status gathered together with some of their younger blues brethren from all over the country to pay tribute to the man most responsible for bringing blues from the. The music will also be available digitally and via streaming services. Chicago chicago ii live on soundstage underscores the enduring popularity of chicagos second album with an energized performance of the entire doublealbum in front of a live audience.
Blues summit in chicago 1974 muddy waters, johnny winter, dr. Thrill to the music of blues legends muddy waters, willie dixon, koko taylor, junior wells, pinetop perkins and others destined for fame, including mike bloomfield, buddy miles, johnny winter, dr. Soundstage blues summit, unseen for 37 years, returns to pbs variety. The legendary muddy waters, born in rolling fork, mississippi, on april 4, 1915, appeared on an episode of soundstage from the shows very first season as a syndicated show in 1974. Chicago went home to its namesake city last year to record a live version of their 1970 multiplatinum second album. Blues summit in chicago december 10, 2014 december 10, 2014. Tom jones live on soundstage chicago guest alison krauss.
1338 576 1336 1578 1497 244 347 77 1392 906 160 595 1283 550 113 484 1278 876 891 341 759 815 717 1307 1131 110 1512 1495 124 531 986 385 383 200 1129 1360 251 1111 1359 885 1144 703 977 435 606 318 640 1271