Golden Earring: The Naked Truth
Golden Earring: The Naked Truth

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Golden Earring: The Naked Truth

1992
Movie
95 min
English

In September 1992, recordings were made at Grand Café De Kroon on Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam for The Naked Truth. The project did not hit like a bomb, but over the course of 1993 the Naked Truth virus spread like wildfire and by the summer of 1993 the record was still in the top ten of the album chart. Tracklisting: Back Home / Another 45 Miles / Mad Loves Comin' / Just A Little Bit Of Peace In My Heart / Why Do I / Weekend Love / Going To The Run / Twilight Zone / I Can't Sleep Without You / Vanilla Queen / One Shot Away From Paradise / Pouring My Heart Out Again / Long Blond Animal / Radar Love / Eight Miles High / The Naked Truth / Jangalene/Don't Stop The Show / When The Lady Smiles / I Can't Sleep Without You (reprise).

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IMDb7.4/10
Director: Bert van der LindenGenres: Documentary, Music

Plot Summary

This documentary offers an intimate look into the legendary Dutch rock band Golden Earring. It delves into their nearly three-decade career, showcasing live performances, behind-the-scenes footage, and interviews with the band members themselves. The film explores their evolution as musicians and their enduring impact on the rock music scene, providing insight into their creative process and personal lives.

Critical Reception

As a documentary focused on a specific band, "Golden Earring: The Naked Truth" received attention primarily from fans and music critics specializing in rock history. It is generally regarded as a comprehensive and insightful look into the band's extensive career, offering valuable archival footage and candid interviews that appeal to their dedicated fanbase.

What Reviewers Say

  • Provides an in-depth look at a significant Dutch rock band.

  • Features extensive live footage and interviews with band members.

  • Appeals greatly to fans of Golden Earring and classic rock documentaries.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this documentary are scarce as it is a niche music film. However, those available from dedicated Golden Earring fans generally praise its comprehensive nature and the access it provides to the band's history and personality.

Fun Fact

The documentary captures Golden Earring at a point in their career where they were transitioning stylistically, with the film highlighting both their classic hits and their more recent material from the early 1990s.

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