The Ronnie Wood documentary, Somebody Up There Likes Me, will be available in North America as a Virtual Cinema release starting September 18 at ronniewoodmovie.com, running through October. (Those who purchase a ticket will also be treated to a Q&A with Wood and director Mike Figgis.) It will be followed by a DVD, Blu-ray and deluxe hardback book release on October 9 via Eagle Rock Entertainment. The film was an official selection at both the Tribeca Film Festival 2020 and the BFI London Film Festival 2019.
Watch the trailer below.
Wood released an album, Mad Lad: A Live Tribute to Chuck Berry, in November 2019 with his side band, Ronnie Wood with His Wild Five, that honors one of his musical heroes.
The 11-track album was recorded live at Wimborne’s Tivoli Theatre in 2018, with guest appearances from singer Imelda May and pianist Ben Waters. The album includes performances of such Berry classics as “Little Queenie,” “Back in the USA,” and “Johnny B. Goode,” as well as a Wood original, “Tribute to Chuck Berry,” and “Worried Life Blues,” written by Maceo Merriweather. (See the complete track listing below.)
Listen to “Rock ‘n’ Roll Music,” featuring singer Imelda May, from the collection
The album artwork was hand-painted by Wood.
Listen to “Johnny B. Goode”
The album is the first in a trilogy to be recorded by Wood and the band in the coming years, each paying tribute to Wood’s musical heroes. He chose Berry for the first album as he has been a lifelong fan, has toured with him and also, to honor his passing in 2017.
Listen to “Back in the USA”
Watch the trailer for Somebody Up There Likes Me
Related: Our interview with Ronnie Wood
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