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.
Episode 34. Band Rehearsal - Who's Sorry Now (Instrumental)
90 min
Bonus Song
Episode 35. Mike Figgis - Piano Jam
90 min
Bonus Song
Season 1
7 episodes · 2003
Episode 1. Feel Like Going Home
2003-09-28 · 90 min
Director Martin Scorsese pays homage to the Delta blues. Musician Corey Harris travels through Mississippi and on to West Africa, exploring the roots of the music. The film celebrates the early Delta bluesmen through original performances…
Episode 2. Soul of a Man
2003-09-29 · 90 min
The film explores the musical careers of blues musicians Skip James, Blind Willie Johnson and J. B. Lenoir.
Episode 3. The Road To Memphis
2003-09-30 · 90 min
The film follows the career of Blues musician B.B. King. It features performances by B.B. King, Bobby Rush, Rosco Gordon and Ike Turner, as well as historical footage of Howlin' Wolf and Rufus Thomas.
Episode 4. Warming by the Devil's Fire
2003-10-01 · 90 min
Director Charles Burnett presents a tale about a young boy's encounter with his family in Mississippi in the 1950s, and intergenerational tensions between the heavenly strains of gospel and the devilish moans of the blues.
Episode 5. Godfathers and Sons
2003-10-02 · 90 min
Director Marc Levin travels to Chicago with hip-hop legend Chuck D (of Public Enemy) and Marshall Chess (son of Leonard Chess and heir to the Chess Records legacy) to explore the heyday of Chicago blues as they unite to produce an album…
Episode 6. Red, White and Blues
2003-10-03 · 90 min
Director Mike Figgis joins musicians such as Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Tom Jones, performing and talking about the music of the early sixties British invasion that reintroduced the blues sound to America.
Episode 7. Piano Blues
2003-10-04 · 90 min
The film features interviews and live performances of piano players Ray Charles, Dave Brubeck, Dr. John and Marcia Ball. Eastwood interviews artists as Ray Charles, Dr. John, Marcia Ball, Pinetop Perkins, Dave Brubeck, Jay McShann, Henry…
