This is a Granada TV documentary from 1986 featuring Steve Phillips. He talks about his painting inspirations and development of his own methods & style, and his time working at Temple Newsam House as a furniture restorer. Then his discusses his guitar playing/building, and we see him play some blues numbers set to the video of some of the country-side which inspired his paintings. Also featured in the documentary are interviews with Mark Knopfler & Brendan Croker, and we also join the 3 friends as they play a short set at “The Band on the Wall” in Manchester. (many say the beginning of the Notting Hillbillies)
The Band:
- Mark Knopfler — vocals, guitar
- Steve Phillips — vocals, guitar
- Brendan Croker — vocals, guitar