Muddy Waters - Can't Be Satisfied (DVD)

As one of the top blues men of all time, it was hardly surprising that a documentary would be made of Muddy. He was highly charismatic, handsome, and extremely talented. This tells his story with plenty of photos and some cool video clips, including home movies of him playing in a Chicago club while the patrons imbibe in all manners of drink, dance and debauchery.

Interviews with family members, including wives & girlfriends, band members & peers, and fans such as Keith Richards and Bonnie Raitt, flesh out the story. We are driven around Chicago and shown what has become of the sites that are legendary in blues circles, which have mostly been destroyed.

Co-produced and co-directed by Robert Gordon, who wrote a book on Waters by the same name, this covers a lot of the same ground, but is well worth it for the video and sounds included. Unfortunately, there are no complete performances, even in the bonus footage, but what you do see is sure to convince you that this man deserves the many accolades that he has received.

Good overall documentary, but should be viewed with some of the superb concert footage that is available these days to really give you a feel for the man (M-A-N).