Took it for granted all these years
Great little slice of what a small label is all about with passion driving it rather than slick dishonest profits. Been listening to Alligator recordings since the 80's and always have prized one when I found it in a used record shop (Yes, vinyl records if you can remember them). The quality of the recordings has always been special as well as the performances themselves. I've always taken them for granted as more of a solid major label since the cover art was always top notch and the recordings of such a high quality. The same goes for Delmark which was mentioned in this film. Kind of amazing to find that these labels were more of a mom and pop store effort with budgets tight and no bling seen anywhere. I guess they had to live the blues to help produce it. I just listened to vol. 2 of the best of Alligator and appreciate it more than ever now.
blues are forever
good perspective on origins of the music and interesting interviews with some of today's bluesmen as well as their performances.
Great documentary, great musicians
Really pleased to have found this on Amazon Instant Video. This documentary really shines, showing the first twenty years of Alligator Records evolution as the premier Chicago Blues record label. Lonnie Brooks, Koko Taylor and so many more make this a pleasure to watch. Sound quality is great, and quite a group of memorable performances!
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