Nothing But The Blues

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Published 2022-06-14 06:00

"Nothing But The Blues" features 17 blues classics recorded live at the Fillmore in November 1994 during Eric Clapton’s "From the Cradle" tour. The release will include remixed audio on 2 LP black vinyl, a super deluxe vinyl Set, CD and digital, along with a BluRay and DVD of the "Nothing But The Blues" documentary which was executive produced by Martin Scorsese with 4K footage and hi-res stereo, 5.1 and Atmos mixes.

The super deluxe edition comes with the documentary on BluRay, the soundtrack on both 2 LP vinyl and CD, a bonus CD with 4 extra tracks “Driftin’”, County Jail Blues”, “Kid Man Blues” and “It’s Too Bad”, and an exclusive hardcover book with memorabilia, including a numbered lithograph, 12 x 24 poster, Clapton guitar string set, custom guitar picks, and an exclusive bandana.

Eric Clapton’s lifelong passion for the blues burns brightly in "Nothing But The Blues". The film, which was broadcasted once in the US on PBS in 1995 and nominated for an Emmy® Award, has been upgraded to 4K for its long awaited official release. Written and produced by Scooter Weintraub and executive produced by Martin Scorsese, the documentary includes an in depth interview with Clapton conducted by Scorsese. Throughout the interview, Clapton discusses his love for the blues and the profound impact bluesmen like Muddy Waters and BB King had on his music. The film also features 20 previously unreleased live performances recorded in 1994 during the legendary guitarist’s tour supporting "From The Cradle", his Grammy winning, multi platinum blues album.

Warner Records, June 24th, 2022.