The life of riley in dvd e bluray in offerta e prezzi scontati. King, bruce willis, carlos santana, eric clapton the movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 3 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. To tie in to the film release universal music will be releasing an original soundtrack, bb king. Narrated by morgan freeman and featuring contributions by, amongst others, eric clapton, bono, ringo starr, carlos santana, slash, bonnie raitt, buddy guy, ronnie wood, mick jagger and bruce willis. The life of riley ost, with songs from the film, on the 22nd october 2012. You most probably dont know that in many movies that actually got the oscar, played various british actors, actors that are simply the best. The life of riley on imdb 1953 tv series starring william bendix the life of riley on imdb 1949 feature film starring william bendix zoot radio, free old time radio show downloads of life of riley.
Life of riley is an autobiography film that was released in 2014. The life of riley, a 2014 documentary directed by english jon brewer. Great interviews with some of the biggest musicians and. The only documentary ever done on the last of the blues legends. Narrated by morgan freeman and directed by jon brewer, this visually stunning picture has an astounding list of contributors aside from king himself, including bono, eric clapton, bruce willis, bonnie raitt, dr.
Prejudice and segregation has stained the lives of countless black person and bb riley king made sure that through his music, he never allowed it to mar his spirit. Credit this piece by copying the following to your credits section. This is the essence of the story that makes an astoundingly beautiful film. King is without a doubt the single most important blues guitarist of the last half century. The life of riley is the untold true american story of an orphan boy from the heart of the mississippi delta who rose to music stardom around the world and inspired a generation of fans against all odds. King introduced a sophisticated style of soloing based on fluid string bending and shimmering vibrato that influenced many later blues electric guitar players. The life of riley as we celebrate the life of the legendary b. The life of riley, an american 1940s radio show, 1949 film, and 1950s tv series, all starring william bendix. T he great mississippiborn blues singer and guitarist bb king, was christened riley b king in 1925, which explains the comic title of this. An intuitive and appealing documentary about the life of one of the worlds most recognised blues musicians, but bb king. John, keith richards and bill wyman, as well as appearances by mick jagger and president obama. The life of riley is the untold true american story of an orphan boy from the heart of the mississippi delta who rose to music stardom around the world.
Check below for episodes and series from the same categories and more. Apr 06, 2017 bbc bb king the life of riley part 2 series. The life of riley available in bluray, dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Listen to your favorite songs from the life of riley original motion picture soundtrack by b. Released by universal music in 2012 containing music from b. Great britain is one of the countries that gave us and still does amazing actors as well as amazing movies. A powerful, insightful and heartwarming feature documentary about legendary blues man, bb king. The life of riley 2014 the life and music of bb king.
Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Joined by bono, eric clapton, bruce willis, ringo starr and others, including appearances by keith richards, mick jagger and president obama. The life of riley is the untold true american story of an orphan boy from the heart of the mississippi delta who rose to music stardom around the world and. Kings story, which begins as an orphaned child working in a cotton field and ends with him. The life of riley sometimes grows a bit repetitive and its chronological. Oct 07, 2012 watch the trailer to the new documentary bb king.
The film tells the story of the life of the great bluesman and features contributions from, among. The life of riley bb king tells the story of how an oppressed, orphaned young man influenced and earned the praise of the music industry and its following to carry the title of king of. Bb king tells the story of how an oppressed, orphaned young man influenced and earned the praise of the music industry and its following to carry the title of king of the blues. King performing at legendary music club pauls mall in boston circa 1978.
Director jon brewer worked on the film with king, and with the cooperation of the b. Several radio and television episodes of the life of riley are available for free download at the internet archive. Many would say that the united states is the country with the best actors but this is certainly not true. King s story, which begins as an orphaned child working in a cotton field and ends with him playing headlining shows in the best clubs all over the globe, was given a fine film treatment in jon brewers bio documentary the life of riley, and this set is the soundtrack for that film. King, was one of the most influential and celebrated blues musicians of all time. The life of riley cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. This will be preceded on the 24th september 2012 with a lavish 10 cd, 194 track box set collection chronicling his entire career from his first recordings in 1949. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Bb has influenced a generation of rock royalty, including keith richards, mick jagger, ringo starr, eric clapton, carlos santana, buddy guy, bonnie raitt, joe bonamassa, bono and hundreds more. Great interviews with some of the biggest musicians and how bb influenced or touched their lives in any way. Life of riley, a 2014 french film of ayckbourns play, directed by alain resnais. King, was an american singersongwriter, guitarist, and record producer.
King the life of riley the soundtrack 2012, cd discogs. Legend of bb king a blues guitar tribute for bb king 1925 to 2015 yorkieworsted. He also talks about what inspired him to become a musician and his start from the juke joints. In order to create as insightful a film as possible, director jon brewer worked closely with bb for. A good complication of music by the king of the blues, including his first single miss martha king 1949 dedicated to his wife. The life of riley 2014 photos, movie images, film stills and cast and crew photos on fandango.
The featurelength film, directed by jon brewer for gfm films. Bb king guitar lesson bb s vibrato, bending and stretching with bb. King, we turn to this mighty documentary produced by the bbc. Narrated by morgan freeman, directed by jon brewer this visually stunning picture has an astounding list of contributors aside from king himself, bono, eric clapton, bruce willis, bonnie raitt, dr john, keith richards, bill wyman and appearances by mick jagger and president obama. The untold true american story of an orphan boy from the heart of the mississippi delta who rose to music stardom around the world and inspired a generation of fans against all odds. Kings accomplishments, and hearing him narrate it in his own voice makes it all the more poignant and moving. The documentary includes neverbeforeseen interviews with rock legends including u2s bono, eric clapton, carlos santana, ringo starr and many others. King was born on september 16, 1925, between itta bena and indianola, mississippi. There were artist in the movie i wanted to hear their music but i didnt get that chance. King, born september 16, 1925, near itta bena, mississippi, u. The life of riley features the legendary bluesman and guitarists opening up about his very difficult childhood, and explaining how. Creativity media provided the sound mix for this documentary on legendary blues musician, bb king.
While there are arguably better best ofs and anthologies, this is a wonderful way to relive the movie while cruising down the highway. Bbc bb king the life of riley part1 video dailymotion. King introduced a sophisticated style of soloing based on fluid string bending and shimmering vibrato that influenced many later blues electric guitar players king was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 1987, and is one of the. King september 16, 1925 may 14, 2015, known professionally as b.
The life of riley soundtrack from 2014, composed by b. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Aimer, boire et chanter is a 2014 french comedydrama film directed by alain resnais in his final feature film before his death. The life of riley narrated by morgan freeman and joined by bono, bill cosby, eric clapton, bill cosby, dr. The life of riley original motion picture soundtrack by. I was expecting all the music in the movie,but it was just bb kings music. It is a great story about bb growing up on the cotton fields, to moving to memphis for the first time and how he became the best blues musician of all time. The life of riley del 20, regia di e interpretato da. King life of riley dvd,the only documentary ever done on this last of the blues legends. In the movie he talks about his childhood and growing up experiencing a great deal of racism.
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