Traffic – The Last Great Traffic Jam (DVD Video)

Product Information

• UPC: 828767346090
• Catalog Number: Epic – 82876734609 / 82876734609-1
• Format: DVD, DVD-Video, PAL, Digipack (with bonus CD: From The Archives)
• Country: Europe
• Released: 2005
• Genre: Jazz / Rock
• Style: Live Concert & Behind-the-Scenes Performance
• Total Running Time: (DVD contains live performance footage; bonus CD running time varies)

This definitive DVD package captures Traffic—the seminal band born of the late-1960s psychedelic era—in an unforgettable live and behind-the-scenes experience. Now available in a stunning digipack format, the package includes a bonus audio CD titled "From The Archives" featuring rare historic tracks.

Overview

English

Traffic – The Last Great Traffic Jam presents a spectacular retrospective of one of rock’s most inventive and influential bands. Reunited in 1994 for an extensive U.S. tour, Traffic played more than 75 shows to over 500,000 fans. This DVD not only documents 10 powerful live performances—including enduring classics such as "Glad," "Forty Thousand Headmen," "John Barleycorn Must Die," and the electrifying "Low Spark"—but also offers exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpses into life on the road. A standout moment is the scintillating version of "Dear Mr. Fantasy," enhanced by a guest appearance from Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia. Interwoven concert footage with candid road-life moments makes this the definitive record and an essential souvenir for any Traffic enthusiast.

Dedicated to Jerry Garcia, Chris Wood, former percussionist Reebop Kwaku Baah, and—as Steve Winwood states—"to the man without whom Traffic could never be: my inspiring friend and partner, Jim Capaldi."

French

Traffic – The Last Great Traffic Jam présente une rétrospective spectaculaire de l’un des groupes les plus inventifs et influents du rock. Réunis en 1994 pour une vaste tournée américaine ayant rassemblé plus de 500 000 spectateurs lors de 75 concerts, Traffic offre sur ce DVD non seulement 10 performances live puissantes – incluant des classiques intemporels tels que "Glad", "Forty Thousand Headmen", "John Barleycorn Must Die" et l’électrisant "Low Spark" – mais également des images inédites en coulisses de la vie sur la route. Un moment fort est sans conteste la version scintillante de "Dear Mr. Fantasy", agrémentée de l'apparition spéciale du guitariste des Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia. Les images live, entrecoupées de moments authentiques en tournée, font de cet opus le document incontournable et un souvenir essentiel pour tout amateur de Traffic.

Product Features

• Live & Candid Footage:

  • Captures 10 classic live performances interspersed with intimate backstage moments.
  • Provides viewers with both the energy of Traffic on stage and the genuine atmosphere of life on the road.

• Iconic Performances:

  • Includes timeless tracks such as "Glad," "Forty Thousand Headmen," "Low Spark," and the unforgettable "Dear Mr. Fantasy" (featuring Jerry Garcia).

• Bonus Audio CD – From The Archives:

  • Showcases rare recordings of select tracks:
    1. 40,000 Headmen (Written by Capaldi & Winwood)
    2. John Barleycorn (Must Die) (Written by Winwood & Traditional)
    3. The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys (Written by Capaldi & Winwood)

• Production Excellence:

  • Presented in DVD-Video format (PAL) with a vibrant, high-quality digital transfer.
  • Packaged in a deluxe digipack with an insert showcasing exclusive photos and production credits.

• Artwork & Design:

  • Art Direction by Davu Belt & Richelle Rolme; designed by Methann Studios.

• Legacy & Dedication:

  • A heartfelt dedication honors the memory of key figures—Jerry Garcia, Chris Wood, Reebop Kwaku Baah, and Jim Capaldi—whose contributions fueled Traffic’s enduring legacy.

Interesting Facts

• Historic Reunion:
  In 1994, Traffic reunited for a groundbreaking five-month U.S. tour that marked a historic comeback for this influential band.

• Guest Collaboration:
  The live version of "Dear Mr. Fantasy" is a true showstopper, featuring a memorable guest appearance by legendary Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia.

• Definitive Document:
  Blending live performance with behind-the-scenes footage, the DVD captures the band’s spontaneous creativity and the electric atmosphere of their shows.

• Cultural Impact:
  Traffic’s innovative fusion of rock, jazz, and improvisational elements helped shape the landscape of modern music; this release preserves that pivotal moment in rock history.

French

• Réunion Historique :
  En 1994, Traffic s'est réuni pour une tournée américaine révolutionnaire de cinq mois, marquant un retour historique pour ce groupe emblématique.

• Collaboration Exceptionnelle :
  La version live de "Dear Mr. Fantasy" se distingue par la participation spéciale du légendaire guitariste des Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia.

• Document Définitif :
  Mélangeant des performances live vibrantes et des images exclusives en coulisses, ce DVD capture la créativité spontanée du groupe et l'atmosphère électrisante de leurs concerts.

• Impact Culturel :
  La fusion innovante de rock, jazz et improvisation par Traffic a contribué à redéfinir le paysage musical moderne, et cette sortie préserve ce moment clé de l'histoire du rock.

Track Listing

DVD – Live Performances & Behind-the-Scenes

1. Pearly Queen
2. Medicated Goo
3. Mozambique
4. 40,000 Headmen
5. Glad
6. Walking In The Wind
7. Low Spark
8. Light Up
9. Dear Mr. FantasyJohn Barleycorn
   • Featuring Jerry Garcia on guitar
11. Gimme Some Lovin'

Bonus Audio CD – From The Archives

1. 40,000 Headmen
   • (Written by Capaldi, Winwood)
2. John Barleycorn (Must Die)
   • (Written by Winwood, Traditional)
3. The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys
   • (Written by Capaldi, Winwood)

Publishers & Credits

• Label & Distribution:

  • Released by Epic (part of Sony BMG Music Entertainment)
  • Distributed by Sony BMG Music Entertainment in Europe

• Design & Art Direction:

  • Art Direction by Davu Belt & Richelle Rolme
  • Design by Methann Studios

• Dedications:
  Dedicated to Jerry Garcia, Chris Wood, former percussionist Reebop Kwaku Baah, and, as Steve Winwood states, "to the man without whom Traffic could never be: my inspiring friend and partner, Jim Capaldi."

• Additional Information:

  • DVD is in PAL format and is packaged in a deluxe digipack with a bonus insert.
  • Catalog includes both the live DVD and a bonus archival audio CD.

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French

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