"Blues Town" - Rick video, circa 1996

[OldTimer]

I never knew Rick did any videos! This little gem is basic black&white, fun, funky, and light-hearted, and Rick's personality shines through. Great song, too.

From the filmmaker:
MichaelKillenTV — May 07, 2010 — Another great Nashville memory for me. I made this video for Rick Vito back in Nashville in 1996. It was a fun project and my first experience cutting a music video by myself on an Avid. Rick is a great guy and I look back on this little project with fondness. I was pleased with the funky look and the interesting shots of downtown Nashville that blend in and out.

[chiliD]

That originally was the title cut for what was to be Rick's 2nd album...but, it was yanked at the last minute, revised and the album eventually released as Pink & Black...WITHOUT this song. :-(

[StreetAngel95]

This is such a great song! I've played it 5 times already~

[OldTimer]

Glad you liked it Miranda! It's nice to have some 'young blood' come on over and check out the post-rumours folks, who in the other forums are at best, ignored, or at worst, trashed. It's a cruel world over there!

(Not that you're not 'young blood,' Chili............) By the way, do you know if that 'Blues Town' album was ever released in its original form? The 'Blues Town' song didn't make it onto 'Pink & Black.'

The song did eventually show up on 'Band Box Boogie,' but comletely reworked into a swing-band style, which was the theme of most of that album. (On my BBB CD, tracks 3 & 4 are accidentally reversed on the tracklisting. How does something like that slip by? )

I really like this rootsy-country version of the song better than the Band Box Boogie version.

[Miss Vicky]

Nice song.

I really ought to pick up some more of Rick's solo work. Sadly, King of Hearts is the only thing in my collection.

[chriskisn]

Originally Posted by Miss Vicky

Nice song.

I really ought to pick up some more of Rick's solo work. Sadly, King of Hearts is the only thing in my collection.

Oh you are missing out! Go out and buy some right now!

EDIT

eek! Just realised my cat avatar is just a bit too close to your rat avatar Miss Vicky!

[chiliD]

Originally Posted by Miss Vicky

Nice song.

I really ought to pick up some more of Rick's solo work. Sadly, King of Hearts is the only thing in my collection.

Being that it's out of print now makes it one of the toughest of his solo albums to get. I think even Rick is out of them. I remember his website saying "when they're gone, they're gone, for good"

[chriskisn]

Originally Posted by OldTimer

(Not that you're not 'young blood,' Chili............) By the way, do you know if that 'Blues Town' album was ever released in its original form? The 'Blues Town' song didn't make it onto 'Pink & Black.'

Not that I'm Chili, but I don't think it ever actually made it out, even as a bootleg. I remember searching for it at the time (when there were sites promoting its upcoming release) and one day hoped it might turn up as a bootleg album. No luck yet though...

Even when he has been asked about it (on some Q&A somewhere) Rick completely avoided the question and directed people to his Pink & Black album. There must be a story behind why it wasn't released..anyone know?

[chiliD]

Yeah, the SONG "Blues Town" was eventually released on his Band Box Boogie album. (the song was a regular part of his concert sets at the time, though).

But, I don't think the album itself ever made it as far as going into production before it was pulled. (hence no bootlegs)

Originally Posted by OldTimer

The song did eventually show up on 'Band Box Boogie,' but comletely reworked into a swing-band style, which was the theme of most of that album. (On my BBB CD, tracks 3 & 4 are accidentally reversed on the tracklisting. How does something like that slip by? )

I really like this rootsy-country version of the song better than the Band Box Boogie version.

EDIT: OOOPS!! I guess I should've read your ENTIRE post "OldTimer"....Captain Redundancy strikes again.

Yep, my copy has the two tracks reversed as well.