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Black Sabbath & Blue Öyster Cult: Black and Blue
BLACK SABBATH and BLUE ÖYSTER CULT - Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, New York - October 17, 1980. Track Listing: The Marshall Plan [BOC; promo], War Pigs, Neon Knights, N.I.B. [Sabbath], Dr. Music, Cities On Flame, Divine Wind [BOC], Iron Man, Guitar Solo, Paranoid [Sabbath], Godzilla, Drum Solo, Roadhouse Blues [BOC], Heaven And Hell [Sabbath], Born To Be Wild [BOC], Die Young [Sabbath] Professionally filmed for the movie, BLACK AND BLUE. 3 Sabbath songs from this movie were first shown on the 12/6/80 episode of DON KIRSHNER’S ROCK CONCERT. The movie itself premiered in NYC on 12/19/1980. BLACK AND BLUE made the rounds on the 'Midnight Movie' circuit during the early 80's. It was released on VHS in Jan. 1981 and went out of print within a short time. It could only be found for many years as a Japanese import or bootleg.
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Plot Summary
This is not a single film or television show but a compilation album featuring tracks from both Black Sabbath and Blue Öyster Cult. It serves as a showcase for the hard rock and heavy metal sounds of both iconic bands during their respective eras.
Critical Reception
As a compilation album, 'Black and Blue' received attention primarily from fans of the featured bands and genre enthusiasts. Reviews often focused on the track selection and how well the two bands' styles were represented, rather than a cohesive narrative or directorial vision.
What Reviewers Say
A collection of tracks from two prominent heavy metal and hard rock bands.
Appeals to fans of Black Sabbath's darker sound and Blue Öyster Cult's more experimental edge.
Often viewed as a good entry point for listeners interested in either band.
Google audience: Audience reception for this compilation is largely tied to individual fan bases of Black Sabbath and Blue Öyster Cult. Discussions often revolve around specific song choices and the overall value of having tracks from both bands on a single release.
Fun Fact
The album 'Black and Blue' was released by budget record labels, aiming to capitalize on the popularity of both bands by combining previously released material, often from different eras of their careers.
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