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Desperate Man Blues

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Collecting records from one house after another since the 1950s, Joe Bussard has curated one of the most impressive and extensive record collections of Southern music from the 1920s and 1930s. Brimming with enthusiasm and excitement, Bussard offers a look at and listen to his life's work of thousands upon thousands of priceless, one-of-a-kind musical treasures. Along with every record comes a story, something that Bussard is always eager to share.

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01/31/2009 Don't believe the title. This is a joyful and kind look at a man who's enthusiasm for American music of the '20s and '30s is contagious. Even if he calls rock music - my favorite genre - a "cancer," you simply can't argue with a man who looks as happy listening to records now as he did when he first heard it. See more 07/21/2008 It's a documentary about a guy who has a ton of Depression era music. Of course, I loved it. See more 02/22/2008 I really, really dig seeing people's passions. This guy shares his search for and admiration for music that is mostly ignored in today's mass pop top 40 radio. Very cool. See more Read all reviews
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Edward Gillan

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Synopsis Collecting records from one house after another since the 1950s, Joe Bussard has curated one of the most impressive and extensive record collections of Southern music from the 1920s and 1930s. Brimming with enthusiasm and excitement, Bussard offers a look at and listen to his life's work of thousands upon thousands of priceless, one-of-a-kind musical treasures. Along with every record comes a story, something that Bussard is always eager to share.
Director
Edward Gillan
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
52m