Great britain is one of the countries that gave us and still does amazing actors as well as amazing movies. King, was one of the most influential and celebrated blues musicians of all time. The life of riley ost, with songs from the film, on the 22nd october 2012. He was born september 16, 1925, on a plantation in itta bena, mississippi, near indianola. Bb king performing at the royal albert hall in 2011, a long way from itta bena image credit. King september 16, 1925 may 14, 2015, known professionally as b. 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. Bb king tells the story of how an oppressed, orphaned young man influenced and earned. 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.
This is the essence of the story that makes an astoundingly beautiful film. King has defined the blues for a worldwide audience. 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 accomplishments, and hearing him narrate it in his own voice makes it all the more poignant and moving. The only documentary ever done on the last of the blues legends. 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. In the movie he talks about his childhood and growing up experiencing a great deal of racism. Adapted from the play life of riley by alan ayckbourn, the film had its premiere in the competition section of the 64th berlin international film festival, just three weeks before resnais died, where it won the alfred bauer prize.
Many would say that the united states is the country with the best actors but this is certainly not true. Joined by bono, eric clapton, bruce willis, ringo starr and others, including appearances by keith richards, mick jagger and president obama. Life of riley is an autobiography film that was released in 2014. The life of riley 2014 the life and music of bb king. The film tells the story of the life of the great bluesman and features contributions from, among. The life of riley original motion picture soundtrack.
The life of riley 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Creativity media provided the sound mix for this documentary on legendary blues musician, bb king. The life of riley sometimes grows a bit repetitive and its chronological. 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. An intuitive and appealing documentary about the life of one of the worlds most recognised blues musicians, but bb king. Bb king guitar lesson bb s vibrato, bending and stretching with bb. Several radio and television episodes of the life of riley are available for free download at the internet archive. The life of riley as we celebrate the life of the legendary b. 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. 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. Life of riley, a 2014 french film of ayckbourns play, directed by alain resnais.
Director jon brewer worked on the film with king, and with the cooperation of the b. In order to create as insightful a film as possible, director jon brewer worked closely with bb for. Watch bbc bb king the life of riley part1 series on dailymotion. The life of riley soundtrack from 2014, composed by b. The life of riley cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. 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 is as good an expo of the great man as youll get. Credit this piece by copying the following to your credits section. Great interviews with some of the biggest musicians and how bb influenced or touched their lives in any way. Listen to your favorite songs from the life of riley original motion picture soundtrack by b. Since he started recording in the 1940s, he has released over fifty albums, many of them classics.
T he great mississippiborn blues singer and guitarist bb king, was christened riley b king in 1925, which explains the comic title of this. The life of riley is an engaging, albeit conventional, documentary about the life of blues legend, riley b. Aimer, boire et chanter is a 2014 french comedydrama film directed by alain resnais in his final feature film before his death. Great interviews with some of the biggest musicians and. The featurelength film, directed by jon brewer for gfm films. Bb king the life of riley trailer deutsch german kinostart. The life of riley 2014 photos, movie images, film stills and cast and crew photos on fandango. You most probably dont know that in many movies that actually got the oscar, played various british actors, actors that are simply the best.
King, was an american singersongwriter, guitarist, and record producer. 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. The life of riley, an american 1940s radio show, 1949 film, and 1950s tv series, all starring william bendix. In photographs taken close to the time alain resnais was to present his life of riley its french title is aimer, boire, et chante, that is, love, drink, and sing, but the english title matches that of its source, a work by british playwright alan ayckbourn at the 2014 berlin international film festival last february, the venerated director hardly looked like a man whod. I was expecting all the music in the movie,but it was just bb kings music. A powerful, insightful and heartwarming feature documentary about legendary blues man, bb king.
Legend of bb king a blues guitar tribute for bb king 1925 to 2015 yorkieworsted. Gratis lieferung fur qualifizerte erstbestellung nach deutschland. The life of riley original motion picture soundtrack by. 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. Kings story, which begins as an orphaned child working in a cotton field and ends with him. 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.
There were artist in the movie i wanted to hear their music but i didnt get that chance. 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. 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, we turn to this mighty documentary produced by the bbc. The life of riley, a 2014 documentary directed by english jon brewer.
Directed by jon brewer and employing extensive archival footage the film documents kings upbringing on a plantation, the importance of the baptist church during these formative years and the racial fears of growing up in 1930s america. 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. He also talks about what inspired him to become a musician and his start from the juke joints. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The first section covering bb s early years is riveting viewing and blends beautifully into his music career, blues emergence and eventual iconography. The life of riley features the legendary bluesman and guitarists opening up about his very difficult childhood, and explaining how. Bbc bb king the life of riley part1 video dailymotion. 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. Released by universal music in 2012 containing music from b. King life of riley dvd,the only documentary ever done on this last of the blues legends. The documentary includes neverbeforeseen interviews with rock legends including u2s bono, eric clapton, carlos santana, ringo starr and many others.
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