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BB King Blues Session | 
 enlarge | Actor: Bb King; Eric Clapton; Stevie Ray Vaughn; Albert King; Etta James; Gladys Knight; Chaka Khan; Paul Butterfield
Studio: Hudson/Street
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.98
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Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 16461
Format: Ac-3, Color, Digital Sound, Dolby, Dts Surround Sound, Dvd-video, Full Length, Original Recording Remastered, Surround Sound, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 60
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 9905
UPC: 030309990597
EAN: 0030309990597
ASIN: B0009RS088
Theatrical Release Date: October 11, 2005
Release Date: May 10, 2005
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Description
A rousing night of super, super blues with some of the worlds greatest performers! BB King hosts an all star Blues session featuring Stevie Ray Vaughn, Albert King, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Chaka Khan, Billie Ocean, Gladys Knight, Etta James, Paul Butterfield and Dr. John giving up some of the most exciting and memorable performances in Blues. So, Fasten your seat belts and get ready to cruse to the blues. Includes: Why I Sing The Blues
Please Send Me Someone To Love
The Thrill Is Gone
I'd Rather Go Blind
When Something Is wrong With My Baby
Sky IS Cryin'
Something's Got A Hold On Me
In The Midnight Hour
Ain't Nobody's Business But My Own
Let The Good Times Roll
Take My Hand, Precious Lord Finale
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 Priceless music - once in a lifetime performances! November 30, 2008
I cannot believe the people complaining here about technicalities.
This performance is not available in any better quality, that I know of - so get it - yesterday!
My music and video collection is larger than I care to admit; and my age is older than I care to state, but I have never seen a better blues performance than this, not in the particulars (thought these are outstanding) as much as in the sense of the wholesomeness of it - the coming together of generations, black and white, uniting in celebration of the blues - very sweet!
The only downside for me is Billy Ocean, who isn't bad, but really not in the same league as BB, Clapton, Etta James, etc.
 Warning, This is Poor DVD-R copy. November 9, 2007
NEVER RECOMMEND. Actially ZERO Star at all. This one is worst ever product since I started AMAZON shoping. This DVD-R copy is look like transfer from home video tape,as if Bootleg. I'm wondering is this one really legal products?????
Too much R&B, not enough Blues July 28, 2007
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I first watched this about ten years ago and recently bought this poor DVD version. This is a runny VHS transfer but the picture is still watchable and the sound is decent.
With Billy Ocean, Chaka Kahn, Gladys Knight, Etta James, and Phil Collins in the line-up, it's obvious the producers of this special were more interested in appealing to the R&B/pop audience than pleasing blues lovers. This makes me wonder if B.B. actually had complete say over who would be appearing in this concert. I'd also like to know why Etta James was given much more time on stage than the other stars??? Despite a little too much R&B for what was supposed to be a "blues" show, we do have a pretty nice selection of bluesmen here too with Albert King, Paul Butterfield, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, and of course B.B. himself who all deliver good performances although Stevie Ray doesn't get much of a chance to tear it up in this show.
With a few changes in the line-up, this show could have been a blues masterpiece. I would have replaced the R&B stars with Albert Collins, John Lee Hooker, Otis Rush, and Buddy Guy who were all alive and well in 1987 when this special was filmed. THAT would have certainly made this a real blues extravaganza to treasure! What we have here is still a pretty decent show however.
The highlights for me are a nice version of B.B.'s classic "The Thrill is Gone" with Eric Clapton swapping guitar licks with King, and the great Stevie Ray who takes the stage with his hero Albert King for a performance of the great blues standard "The Sky is Crying". Paul Butterfield joins them on harmonica and vocals and he gives a strong performance, although I did notice a few dirty glances he gives Stevie Ray during the song.
This is a nice show for R&B lovers, but serious blues fans will most likely feel a little let down. If you want a similiar show with better results, check out the DVD "A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan" which features fine performances from B.B., Clapton, Dr. John, and several other great blues stars including Robert Cray and Buddy Guy!
 Great show but poor recording quality May 12, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
That's what it is. But I already knew it before I bought. So you should know it too. However, for those who love the Blues it is a must have! Even aware of the quality I bought it and I am very happy with it!
Amazing blues session December 19, 2006
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Nevermind all the people here complaining about the dvd transfer. It's really not that bad. There is nothing wrong with the audio, just don't expect some blasting surround. And the concert itself is really good. I've watched this dvd I don't know how many times and I never get tired of it. Ok, the quality is not great, but if you like the blues that shouldn't be a problem to enjoy this. The opening "Why I sing the blues" sets the tone, with BB King starting it off and all the others coming in during the song, and what great musicians they are. "The thrill is gone" has some great guitarplaying by Clapton and BB going at eachother. "I'd rather go blind" is the best duet i've ever seen(heard) between a man and a woman (Etta James and Dr. John), it's amazing. And "The sky is crying" by Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, well, that's about as Blues as you can get really. You can see every artist is really glad to be a part of the session. So don't let these other comments throw you, Blues Session it is.
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