The Blues (2003)
Synopsis
The Blues (2003) is a seven-part documentary series produced by Martin Scorsese that explores the history and influence of blues music. Each episode, directed by a different filmmaker, traces a unique aspect of the genre’s evolution—from its African roots to its global impact. Originally airing on PBS, the series includes Scorsese’s Feel Like Going Home, Wim Wenders’ The Soul of a Man, Richard Pearce’s The Road to Memphis, Charles Burnett’s Warming by the Devil’s Fire, Marc Levin’s Godfathers and Sons, Mike Figgis’ Red, White and Blues, and Clint Eastwood’s Piano Blues.
First Air Date: 2003-09-28
Last Air Date: 2003-10-04
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 7
Networks: PBS
Top Cast
- Dick Waterman as Self - Son House's manager
- Taj Mahal as Self
- B.B. King as Self
- Marcia Ball as N/A
- Ike Turner as Self
- Salif Keita as Self
- Ray Charles as N/A
- Ali Farka Touré as Self
- Rosco Gordon as Self
- John Lee Hooker as Self (archive footage)
Seasons
Specials
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Trailer
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Ep. 2: Interview with Martin Scorsese
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Ep. 3: Taj Mahal & Corey Harris - Sittin' On Top Of The World
Bonus Song
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Ep. 4: Willie King & The Liberators - Spoonful
Bonus Song
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Ep. 5: Keb' Mo' & Corey Harris - Sweet Home Chicago
Bonus Song
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Ep. 6: Otha Turner & Corey Harris - Sittin' On Top Of The World
Bonus Song
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Ep. 7: Salif Keita - Folon
Bonus Song
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Ep. 8: Corey Harris - Honeysuckle
Bonus Song
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Ep. 9: Interview with Wim Wenders
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Ep. 10: Outtake
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Ep. 11: Lou Reed - See That My Grave Is Kept Clean
Bonus Song
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Ep. 12: Cassandra Wilson - Slow Down
Bonus Song
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Ep. 13: Alvin Youngblood Hart - Mama Talk To Your Daughter
Bonus Song
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Ep. 14: Marc Ribot - Dark Was The Night, Cold Was The Ground (electric)
Bonus Song
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Ep. 15: Chris Thomas King - Revelations
Bonus Song
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Ep. 16: Interview with Richard Pearce & Robert Kenner
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Ep. 17: B. B. King - Blues Boys Tune
Bonus Song
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Ep. 18: B. B. King -Key To The Highway
Bonus Song
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Ep. 19: Hubert Sumlin and David Johansen - Smokestack Lightning
Bonus Song
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Ep. 20: Interview with Charles Burnett
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Ep. 21: Willie Dixon - Nervous
Bonus Song
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Ep. 22: Interview with Marc Levin
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Ep. 23: The ElectriK Mud Kats (aka Electric Mud Band) with vocals by Chuck D, Common & Kyle Jason - Mannish Boy (Soundtrack Mix)
Bonus Song
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Ep. 24: Lonnie Brooks - You're Using Me
Bonus Song
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Ep. 25: Koko Taylor - Ernestine (Extended Version)
Bonus Song
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Ep. 26: Otis Rush - So Many Roads, So Many Trains
Bonus Song
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Ep. 27: Howlin' Wolf - Eval (Is Going On) (Extended Version)
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Ep. 28: Interview with Mike Figgis
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Ep. 29: Lulu with Jeff Beck - Cry Me A River
Bonus Song
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Ep. 30: Pete King - Lush Life
Bonus Song
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Ep. 31: Jeff Beck - Nadia
Bonus Song
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Ep. 32: Jon Cleary - Piano Improvisation
Bonus Song
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Ep. 33: Band Rehearsal - Blues Jam
Bonus Song
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Ep. 34: Band Rehearsal - Who's Sorry Now (Instrumental)
Bonus Song
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Ep. 35: Mike Figgis - Piano Jam
Bonus Song
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