Cliff 'Em All |
Cliff 'Em All | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | ||||
Released | November 17, 1987 | |||
Length | 90:00 | |||
Curt Marvis, Jeff Richter | ||||
|
Cliff 'Em All is a compilation of video footage by the American
The video is a retrospective on the 3 and a half years that Cliff Burton was in Metallica, presented as a collection of bootleg footage shot by fans, some professional filming and TV shots that were never used and some of his best bass solos, personal photos and live concerts. Photos and narrations by the band (
With this video, the band tries to show the unique personality and style he had. While ostensibly the film focuses on Burton, it also has given fans a rare glimpse of Metallica's less-documented early career. This contrasts sharply with the 'Metallica business' represented in the feature film
The back of the case reads "Well, we finally went and did what we always talked about not doing. Releasing a vid[eo]! Before you throw up in disgust, let us (except K.) tell you the idea behind this." The "K" is presumably short for Kirk, explaining why he is on the bottom of the cover.
Detroit, April 4, 1986 - "supporting Ozzy"
Shot from the left of the stage. VG with closeups.
Long Island, April 28, 1986 - "still drunk on Ozzy tour"
Shot from ground level above heads, VG with closeups
The Stone, San Francisco, March 19, 1983 - "Cliff's second gig"
Shot just above ground level, VG with closeups
Germany, September 14, 1985 - "Metal Hammer Fest headlining with Venom, Nazareth, beer!"
Professionally shot video
Denmark, July 6, 1986 - "Roskilde Festival with
Shot from ground level, with closeups
Oakland, August 31, 1985 - "Day on the Green"
Professionally shot video
Chicago, August 12, 1983 - "Supporting
Professionally shot video
"