[2011-11-08] Mott The Hoople "The Ballad Of Mott The Hoople" DVD (Start)

Linda · **Posted:** Mon Oct 03, 2011 11:54 am

Product Description
This documentary provides the most in-depth look at Mott the Hoople that there's ever likely to be and no doubt the most authoritative too since most of the commentary comes from the band's two main men; singer Ian Hunter and guitarist Mick Ralphs. Hunter and Ralphs both give Guy Stevens, the now deceased producer of their early work, tremendous credit for their eventual success. Stevens' work on Mott's first few albums didn't render any hits but it is said that it was he who pushed the band to develop creatively, putting them in position to break through in 1972 with the David Bowie-mentored All the Young Dudes. All the intra-band tension plus the pressure on Hunter to continue to churn out quality songs put Hunter in the hospital during an American tour and with doctors recommending he take an extended hiatus, Hunter instead left Mott the Hoople, effectively ending the band. This is not a concert film but there's plenty of vintage performance footage included that cannot be found elsewhere including a snippet of 2009's reunion performance; perhaps even more valuable is Hunter's commentary, as honest and unaffected as the band's much-beloved music.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005J4X91E/?tag=imwan-20

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

I want this, but i am not willing to pay $21 + tax.

Also wondering what the status is of the documentary Buffin was supposed be doing the last several years. This MAY be the one, but it isn't mentioned as such on Amazon.

Off to the Mott web site.

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

From doing some quick research:

1. This is official

2. No idea if this has anything to do with the doc Buffin's been working on

3. It's already out in the UK. It's slightly cheaper there (12 pounds including VAT from both Amazon & the manufacturer), if you order direct from the manufacturer they also throw in a poster.
http://www.startproductions.co.uk/Shop.html
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005J4X91E/?tag=imwan-21

Amazon.UK with exchange rate comes to $20.19 + bank fees delivered at today's exchange rate, so it isn't much a savings, especially for those in non sales tax from Amazon states.

joebase · 13 Dec 2006

schweet!

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

This is a must. One of my fave bands from this period.

Rick A.

[2011-11-08] Mott The Hoople "The Ballad Of Mott The Hoople" DVD (Start)

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