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Director: Lawrence Ah Mon
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A magnificent tribute for a much-loved man
My sweet lord
good
A Concert for George
A proper tribute to George and his music

A Concert for George
Starring: Andy Fairweather-Low , Ray Cooper (II) , Sam Brown (II) , Albert Lee (II) , and Olivia Harrison
Director: David Leland
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Concert For George
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ASIN: B0000CEB4V
Release Date: 2003-11-18

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Filmed on November 29, 2002 before a sold-out audience at Royal Albert Hall the CONCERT FOR GEORGE is a beautifully filmed, joyous celebration of some of the most significant music of the 20th century. Include breathtaking performances of some of George's songs from rock's most influential artists and pop culture icons including, Eric Clapton, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, Billy Preston, Monty Python, Anoushka Shankar, Ravi Shankar, and Ringo Starr. This 2 DVD set is produced in 5.1 Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound. ?

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Exceptionally moving but not the least bit sentimental, Concert for George is a splendid tribute to the late George Harrison, whose contributions to the Beatles were so often hidden in the long shadows of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. A year to the day after Harrison's November 29, 2001 death, Eric Clapton assembled some musicians--people who had played with Harrison and known him intimately, including McCartney, Ringo Starr, and Tom Petty--to perform his music at London's Royal Albert Hall. They take on not just the predictable ("My Sweet Lord" and "Something," beautifully sung by Billy Preston and Sir Paul, respectively), but also lesser-known fare like "Old Brown Shoe" and "Beware of Darkness," all to superbly empathetic effect. But the tune most likely to make you misty-eyed is "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," which brings together three of the five musicians who played on the original recording: Ringo on drums, Clapton replicating his own classic solo, and McCartney playing piano and harmonizing with Clapton's lead vocal. Concert for George enjoyed a brief theatrical release, but even those who caught it on the big screen will delight in this two-disc DVD edition. Disc 1 features the complete concert (sans interview and rehearsal footage, but with a few additional songs and in the original running order), while disc 2 contains the theatrical version and some additional backstage and photo material. All in all, a beautiful piece of work. Wish you were here, George--but man, what a way to be missed. --Sam Graham

Customer Reviews:

A magnificent tribute for a much-loved man.......2007-07-05

If we only could hear what our friends and loved ones would say about our lifetime; we should be so blessed to have a gathering like this!

Getting right into it, what makes this so meaningful for me as a viewer and listener are the small touches that come from the interaction of the performers and family. The ironies that make a small-but-tremendous impact, gone in a blink of the eye, are why I love this DVD.

First, look at the hug between Paul and Ringo at the end; is there anyone who doubts that these two men said with a simple gesture, how much deeper they grasp the impact of their music and collaboration? It was as much a tribute to their legacy and all the "wish they'd get together again" that was first cut short by John's death.

Second, the poignancy and sensitivity of Paul's vocals on "All Things Must Pass," and what truly could be called George's eulogy song. That was McCartney's bandmate, once-upon-a-time lawsuit opponent, but ultimately, a dear friend. Third, hearing Eric Clapton singing the words to "Something" and realizing that both he and George shared a love for Patti Harrison which went beyond jealousy and kept itself from tearing apart their bonding. Add to that Ringo's sly replacement of George's "those old 12-bar blues" comment from the drum kit during Gary Brooker's enthusiastic rendition of "For You Blue" that everyone knows came from the Let It Be sessions, and the words to "Photograph": "I realize you're not coming back anymore."

From the other players and guests onstage, the profound respect for Ravi Shankar could humble anyone. Then take the brilliant sitar virtuosity of his daughter, Anoushka, whose flying fingers really bring to light the power and technique of an instrument that George helped us to appreciate--and add to that the majestic presentation of the Indian musicians. Finally, to just pull our heart strings, Joe Brown's ending song, "I'll See You In My Dreams" and the cutaway to the audience being showered with rose petals and the touching comments by Dhani Harrison.

George Harrison had his moments where human weaknesses caught up, but anyone who views this loving tribute will have no doubt that his strengths came from his generosity of spirit. We have been blessed by his talent and vision--and our ability to forgive what actions he took which we disliked.

My sweet lord.......2007-06-27

Has it already been four years since this came out? My, how the tide of time pulls and rushes. I saw "The Concert for George" in a state-of-the-art, largely empty movie theater and found it wonderful, but it played even better in my home, channeled through my faithful and exquisite friend, my stereo. This, quite simply, and without belaboring a point made by, at last count, 319 others here on Amazon, is the finest concert film I have ever seen on countless levels. It is a melancholy joy from beginning to end, from Anoushka and the epic, ecstatic Indians to Clapton -- earning every letter in the word genius -- to the always playful Ray Cooper to Ringo to Dhani right through to the strum of the ukes and wonderland of a finish. The cinematography is magnificent as is the sound production and coherence of the band and musical vision. A splendid time is guaranteed for all. God bless John, Paul, George and Ringo.

good.......2007-06-23

I liked the concert; however, I must be compeltely honest - it is hard for me to sit through the entire dvd and pay attention and I am HUGE fan of George!

A Concert for George.......2007-06-09

A Concert for George on DVD is outstanding! The various artist were
amazing. I'm sure that Dhani was quite elated with a concert that
was well put together as a tribute to his late dad, George harrison.

A proper tribute to George and his music.......2007-05-22

I wanted to go to this concert in the worst way when it was announced. Why it took so long to see the DVD I don't know. This was by far the best concert video I have ever seen!

The Indian Orchestra which starts the show was amazing. Monty Python was, well, Monty Python. I loved it!

Eric Clapton was the only choice for musical director for this event. The songs they chose and the musicians chosen to do the leads were perfect! The arrangement of Something is worth owning the DVD alone.

Even if you're a casual George Harrison fan, this is a must have for your collection!

The Crow (Miramax/Dimension Collector's Series)

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Amazing.
classic
Untitled
Must See
One of the Best Movies of the 1990's

The Crow (Miramax/Dimension Collector's Series)
Starring: Brandon Lee , Rochelle Davis , Ernie Hudson , Michael Wincott , and Ling Bai
Director: Alex Proyas
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ASIN: B000059XUO
Release Date: 2001-03-20

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The Crow set the standard for dark and violent comic-book movies (like Spawn or director Alex Proyas's superior follow-up, Dark City), but it will forever be remembered as the film during which star Brandon Lee (son of martial arts legend Bruce Lee) was accidentally killed on the set by a loaded gun. The filmmakers were able to digitally sample what they'd captured of Lee's performance and piece together enough footage to make the movie releasable. Indeed, it is probably more fascinating for that post-production story than for the tale on the screen. The Crow is appropriately cloaked in ominous expressionistic shadows, oozing urban dread and occult menace from every dank concrete crack, but it really adds up to a simple and perfunctory tale of ritual revenge. Guided by a portentous crow (standing in for Poe's raven), Lee plays a deceased rock musician who returns from the grave to systematically torture and kill the outlandishly violent gang of hoodlums who murdered him and his fiancée the year before. The film is worth watching for its compelling visuals and genuinely nightmarish, otherworldly ambience. --Jim Emerson

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Catch the explosive, action-packed hit that thrilled moviegoers and dazzled critics everywhere! Brandon Lee (RAPID FIRE) plays Eric Draven, a young rock guitarist who, along with his fiancee, is brutally killed by a ruthless gang of criminals. Exactly one year after his death, Eric returns -- watched over by a hypnotic crow -- to seek revenge, battling the evil crime lord and his band of urban thugs, who must answer for their crimes. Loaded with intense, nonstop action and a hot #1 hit soundtrack, THE CROW delivers exhilarating, fast-paced entertainment!

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Amazing........2007-06-02

First time I saw this film, I watched it on VHS. Not that great. It was extremely dark and I had a hard time seeing things. I popped in the DVD and WOW! I could see what was going on! It's great. The story is beautiful, dark but powerful. I highly recommend this film. Especially this eddition.

classic.......2007-05-27

1994 saw the release of Alex Proyas' cult-classic "The Crow". The plot of the film is pretty straightforward; a vigilante killer, one year after the murder of himself and his girlfriend, goes out for revenge. In terms of the plot there aren't a lot of twists and the film is, dare I say...predictable...You know exactly how the film will unfold twenty minutes into it. Apart from the fact the vigilante has risen from the dead, movies with similar plots have been done before. Still, almost immediately after its release, "the Crow" achieved cult-status, enjoying a large, dedicated following. Why is that, exactly?

One reason that "The Crow" has struck a nerve with people is its theme of love defying death. The reunion scene between Eric Draven (Brandon Lee) and Shelly Webster (Sofia Shinas) is one of most bittersweet moments in film that I can recall. The relationship between the "good" characters (and there are very few) is also quite touching. Sarah (Rochelle Davis) is a quite likeable kid and there is genuine warmth in her scenes with her dysfunctional mother, Lee and Sergeant Albrecht (Ernie Hudon).

Most of the thugs in this film, apart from "Top Dollar" (Michael Wincott) are pretty generic. They are so vile, however, that it's satisfying when Lee takes them all down. The dark atmosphere, (dark streets, urban decay, cemeteries) cinematography, and action sequences are all quite exciting and well done.

Even if the film, at its core, (vigilante killer after bad guys) doesn't have the most original story line, the rich charectors, setting and themes of friendship and undying love more than make up for it. The abundance of excellent music (NIN, The Cure, RATM, there isn't a bad song on the soundtrack, infact) throughout the film is also a great bonus.

While Brandon Lee, sadly, never got a chance to really develop as an actor, his role of Eric Draven in this film no doubt ensures that his legacy has at least one classic.

Untitled.......2007-05-14

Received product very quickly and on time, and product was in very good condition... extremely satisfied with this order!

Must See.......2007-03-08

If you ever wanted to see the greatest movie of all times this it. Brandon Lee is by the far the best of all of the series. It is a shame that he had to die so young.

One of the Best Movies of the 1990's.......2007-02-28

It is a tragedy that Brandon Lee died while making this film. Had he lived, the Crow sequels would have been much better.

The Crow is an action packed movie that moves at a quick pace. It set the standard for the dark cinema of the 1990's.

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Love This Music
Dynamic, fun, and spicy
Way before my time but still pretty cool for an 80's movie!
:-(
What a soundtrack. Too bad the movie couldn't keep up.

Flashdance
Starring: Belinda Bauer , Jennifer Beals , Bettina Birnbaum , Don Brockett , and Philip Bruns
Manufacturer: Paramount
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ASIN: B00005JKG5
Release Date: 2002-10-08

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That Oscar-winning title song buzzes in your ears long after the movie has stopped. The attraction here is youthful spirit and a pulsating score, because the weak story is merely a conduit for the song-and-dance numbers. The plot is every young woman's daydream come true. Jennifer Beals holds down a macho job as a welder by day, but performs erotic dance numbers in a club at night. It's not a strip club, so her morality remains intact. She dates her wealthy boss (Michael Nouri) and practices hard for the day she can audition for the upscale, local dance school, even though she has no formal training. It is malarkey, of course, unless you view this as total romantic fantasy. It works because you are carried along by the sheer force of the energetic, boisterous, MTV-style imagery by director Adrian Lyne. Beals is a plus as the stubborn, pouty, somewhat eccentric young woman made all the more interesting for her driving ambition. In the end, she is aided by her Prince Charming, who arrives bearing favors. Mind you, this is not the same as a rescue, as Beals is one rather tough damsel who does just fine on her own. --Rochelle O'Gorman

Customer Reviews:

Love This Music.......2007-05-10

I just have to have this movie. I am slowly buying movies I like on DVD. On most occassions, I also buy the CD.

Dynamic, fun, and spicy.......2007-03-30

If you like music, dance, and romance, I'm sure you will like this movie. It won a couple of Oscars for best original score and best original song. Jennifer Beals was also nominated as best actress. I very much enjoyed the dance scenes and music. As a matter of fact I watched the final dance scene over and over. Last but not least, the plot holds your interest. It emphasizes following your dreams and never giving up. Great flick!

Way before my time but still pretty cool for an 80's movie!.......2007-02-01

The 80's produced some of the corniest movies of all time but I must admit, this one was not bad. I think this movie was more of a trendy film and a cultural statement than a masterpiece. It's about a young woman named Alex who is a steel worker by day and an exotic (non nude) dancer by night. She dreams of becoming a professional dancer one day but has no formal training. A very cool scene is when she goes to the snooty dance school to apply and is wearing dirty work boots among all the elegant dancers and she runs out of the building because she is so intimidated. Alex ends up dating a rich guy, which makes for some clever lines and funny scenes. I think Jennifer Beals is gorgeous in this movie and in great shape! Overall, this is a movie that was great in it's day not because of a huge budget or great acting (though the acting is pretty good) but because it made a huge statement and influenced fashions of the 80's. The message here is: You can do anything you put your mind to and should not be afraid to strive for the things you dream of! I also liked the fact that this was made in a time when strong female characters were just becoming popular. Don't watch this movie if you want something deep and meaningful. This is more of a nostalgic and 'fun' movie for when you want something not-so-serious. The movie has a refreshing innocence about it. I found it to be very inspirational and I thought it had a positive message for women. Honestly, it made me want to cut the collar out of my sweatshirt so it hangs over one shoulder, throw on a pair of spandex and leg-warmers and hit the gym and accomplish some of MY goals! I thought this was a cute movie (even though it's really outdated) and I would watch it again!

:-( .......2007-01-05

I bought this movie because it reminds me the 80's. But I just could'nt got "the feeling" It can't be seen. This movie advices only to be use on Region One in wich I am part of, my dvd player shows only the initial presentation and nothing more, not even the main menu. I wrote to the seller but never got an answer.

What a soundtrack. Too bad the movie couldn't keep up........2006-09-13

This movie is one of cinema history's seminal examples of a soundtrack carrying a movie to success. "Saturday Night Fever" from a few years before is another example, but that movie could actually stand on its own. Jennifer Beals' torn neck sweater and table dancing routine aside, I don't think this one could.

I understand this movie is near and dear to the hearts of a lot of 80's children, and I will agree this is one of the all-time great soundtracks of cinema. The problem is, the movie's plot is a slow-moving, wasted opportunity.

Physically, Beals is sexy enough to keep your attention, and her portrayal of working-class girl in a man's job striving to express herself was a pretty novel idea when this movie was made. But her unsympathetic personality and mediocre acting undermine her character. Come to think of it, the acting all around is a bit weak.

But that's not the problem. The movie suffers from two fatal let-downs. The first is the plot itself. Feminism-affirming depictions aside, it's pretty simplistic, unimaginative stuff, even for a dance movie. What's worse is how slow it all moves. The drama sequences in-between dances drag on, straining your patience and sympathy for the character's plights.

The other more tragic flaw, since it is a movie about dance, is the cinematography. While it's certainly not the worst cinematography ever, (check out "the Limey" next time you want a headache.) the dance sequences look like they've been salvaged from scraps on the cutting room floor. We're supposed to be moved by Beales' character's natural talent, but for most of the movie we never get to see her do much except walk and pose in a crazy mashup of bad edits. By the time the final dance scene finally comes along, the drama of her audition performance is ruined by drawn-out, bad editing. It almost seems the judges let her into Juliard simply because she was able to stay in the air for longer than a minute.

Perhaps I'm a purist for asking for good dancing onscreen to consist of more than rapid-fire editing. But if it's a movie about dancing, one would think the least they could do is show dancing. Many movies before and after Flashdance managed to get this right ("Saturday Night Fever" certainly did, to its great success), but maybe nobody told this movie's director. It's a shame.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch (New Line Platinum Series)

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I Love Hedwig
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Mind-Altering Viewpoint

Hedwig and the Angry Inch (New Line Platinum Series)
Starring: Michael Aronov , Ermes Blarasin , Rob Campbell , Karen Hines , and Mary Krohnert
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ASIN: B00005QW5X
Release Date: 2001-12-11

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Sometimes grace and hope come in surprising packages. The title character of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, a would-be glam-rock star from East Germany, undergoes a botched gender-change operation in order to escape from the Soviet bloc, only to watch the Berlin Wall come down on TV after being abandoned in a trailer park in middle America. Hedwig gets involved with Tommy, an adolescent boy who steals her songs and becomes a stadium-filling musical act. Suffering from a broken heart and a lust for revenge, Hedwig follows Tommy's tour, playing with her band (the Angry Inch) at tacky theme restaurants. Into this simple storyline, writer-director-star John Cameron Mitchell packs an astonishing mix of sadness, yearning, humor, and kick-ass songs with a little Platonic philosophy tucked inside for good measure. A visually dazzling gem of a movie. --Bret Fetzer

Customer Reviews:

I Love Hedwig.......2007-06-27

Having seen this film in the theatre twice, I don't know what took me so long to buy the DVD - I enjoy it every time I watch it! It has great heart and empathy and the music is fantastic! John Cameron Mitchell is enchanting as well as the whole cast. It is absurd, outrageous and yes, lovingly done. I especially liked Michael Pitt - he is one of my favorite actors - puts his whole being into every character he portrays.

Compelling Music that moves you!.......2007-05-07

a great movie , if you enjoy a good musical DEFINATELY take a second look at this film!

weirdWildness.......2007-04-11

My daughters bought this film and both enjoyed it for its weirdwildness. I can't say that I did, but it's a generational thing I guess. They especially liked the music, but again I can't say that I did although I'm a musician myself. Clearly inventive movie making and excellent musicians doing exactly what they want to do, but... I guess it's a generational thing. I don't particularly like Andy Warhol's flicks, or Broadway musicals, or Wagnerian opera, or John Coltrane, Philip Glass, or Modest Mouse indy music either. What's an old classical guitarist to do when the Bach D-minor partita is pulled off the music stand and the cross-dressers appear? The topics are not quite my style, although emotionality is the same across the entire human race. Inventive, wild, weird, very well done, but not my style.
Dr. Dude

An Inch Just Ain't Enough.......2007-03-30

Hedwig Robinson (John Cameron Mitchell) is a rocker. And she's got The Angry Inch beside her (and in her pants). As a young man, Hansel/Hedwig lived in East Berlin, right before The Wall came tumbling down. His sexual identity was always in question and when a cute, black, American soldier gives him a way out of the Eastern Bloc, Hedwig jumps on him (literally and figuratively). But he can't get to the other side of The Wall as a man, so an operation takes place to remove his vital functions below the waist ...if you get my meaning. Needless to say (if you pay attention to the title of the film), the surgery gets botched and leaves Hedwig with his "Angry Inch."

The anger is twofold. First is the failed operation; second is Hedwig's fury over stolen musical material by someone named Tommy Gnosis (Michael Pitt). Tommy is a rock-n-roll sensation, but it's all because of what Hedwig taught him in his early days. So Hedwig, in true b!tchy fashion, follows Tommy's rock tour around the world. But instead of playing in theaters and high end places, Hedwig and his Angry Inch band play at lowbrow restaurants, often to the dismay of its patrons who've simply come in to eat.

Hedwig's decline into obscurity is well played by director/actor John Cameron Mitchell. The musical soundtrack is very well done and the catchy tunes will have most movie watchers tapping their toes along to the rockin' beats. That he also remains angry at some of his band members is quite funny, actually holding them hostage by keeping their passports hidden away.

Revenge is the meal of the day as Hedwig finally meets up with Tommy again, eventually leading to Tommy's career demise and launching Hedwig into the spotlight. But is this what Hedwig really wanted? Not realizing the sacrifices she'd have to make, Hedwig decides to re-open her/his closet and show the world his/her true identity. He also sets free one of his band members who turns out to be a woman masquerading as a man, too.

Those willing to watch a film without sitting in judgement of the material will most likely eat this story up. It's quite funny, well acted, and has a rippingly good soundtrack. But if you're a staunch conservative or -- god forbid -- homophobic, you might want to pass on this one.

Mind-Altering Viewpoint.......2007-03-24

First time I watched this movie I was kinda confused, but felt like I'd just been run over by a truck. Still, I came back a second time, and a third, and a fourth...
And each time it amazes me. The meaning behind this movie and the idea of what makes someone happy might not end up completing them in the long run. *sigh* How many people can this touch before it becomes a cult classic?
Oh wait, It already is! :)

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Worth every penny, and then some
Jimi Hendrix...Woodstock....this a classic....
The Best Hendrix DVD
Star Spangled Hendrix dvd
Jimi Hendrix at his best

Jimi Hendrix - Live at Woodstock
Starring: Mitch Mitchell (II) , Larry Lee (VI) , Billy Cox , Juma Sultan , and Jimi Hendrix
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Woodstock - 3 Days of Peace & Music (The Director's Cut)

ASIN: B000AM6N9U
Release Date: 2005-09-13

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DVD ONE: Jimi Hendrix: Live At Woodstock
1. Message To Love
2. Spanish Castle Magic
3. Red House
4. Lover Man
5. Foxey Lady
6. Jam Back At The House
7. Izabella
8. Fire
9. Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
10. Star Spangled Banner
11. Purple Haze
12. Woodstock Improvisation
13. Villanova Junction
14. Hey Joe
15. The Road To Woodstock: New documentary directed by Bob Smeaton featuring new interviews with Hendrix band members Mitch Mitchell, Billy Cox, Juma Sultan, and Larry Lee, engineer Eddie Kramer, and Woodstock promoter Michael Lang among others.

DISC TWO: Jimi Hendrix: Live At Woodstock: A Second Look
1. Message To Love
2. Hear My Train A Comin'
3. Spanish Castle Magic
4. Red House
5. Lover Man
6. Foxey Lady
7. Jam Back At The House
8. Izabella
9. Fire
10. Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
11. Star Spangled Banner
12. Purple Haze
13. Woodstock Improvisation
14. Villanova Junction
15. Hey Joe
16. Jimi Hendrix Press Conference: Color film footage of never before seen Jimi Hendrix press conference held September 3, 1969 at Frank's Restaurant in Harlem. Hendrix answers questions about his Woodstock festival performance, his rendition of the "Star Spangled Banner" and the festival's cultural impact.

Customer Reviews:

Worth every penny, and then some.......2007-07-06

This is most of Hendrix full set at Woodstock, and if you own the
Woodstock DVD, there is missing footage of the Hendrix set.

Well these guys dug through garbage cans, and home video to get every
scrap of video available. The story is told in the include booklet.
These guys dug through trash cans to get every piece of 16mm film, some
B&W, and private footage, that is the only footage that exists when the
film crew ran out of film simultaneously, and a student videographer was
still rolling is priceless. TO find footage to complete the Star Spangled
Banner only now, and enhance it, enhance the audio, remix it to 5.1, and
come out with a DVD that is worth every penny is so excellent! I can not
thank them enough for their hard work in producing this DVD.

If you own the Woodstock DVD set, buy this, you will not be sorry. If you
are a Hendrix fan, this is a simple must have. If you are a Woodstock
fan, this is a must have. Actually, if you are a Baby Boomer... There is
footage on this DVD that has never been published before... And only $10.

Jimi Hendrix...Woodstock....this a classic...........2007-06-08

This is probably the best DVD you can own if you want to capture the magic of Jimi Hendrix.

The Best Hendrix DVD.......2007-05-30

The production is not too bad, especially for a live concert. The footage of Hendrix does not have any added material mixed into it (a few shots of the crowd). I really liked the second guitarist in the band. It would have been nice to have had more of that sort of thing in Hendrix performances. The other Hendrix DVDs are of what look to be great performances, but the production quality is poor, or the event itself had problems or you have people imposing their impressions of the event onto the performance. With this one, you can sit back, watch Hendrix perform, its reasonably well produced and a good sampling of Hendrix works.

Star Spangled Hendrix dvd.......2007-04-18

This dvd is essential viewing for all of my guitar students. The maestro's set was performed in daylight and there is a lot of focus on his hands. The two percussionists are low in the audio mix, but . . . who cares?!?! You know who the REAL star is! Billy Cox and Mitch Mitchell accompany the maestro Hendrix marvelously. The interviews are quite fun, and the extras make this product worth the price . . . but the real meat is in the music . . . and it's MEATY (slow start, . . . but not FOR LONG).

Jimi Hendrix at his best.......2007-03-11

I believe Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock to be his best live performance from the other performances that are now available on DVD. Jimi had shelved the "Experience" (Noel Redding to be specific) and had put together a group of good friends and old Army buddies. The people in his life who knew him as Jimmy the person ,not as Jimi the guitar God. Though I am certain that they were in awe of his talent,who wouldn't be? He had a new direction he wanted to go and this band was the realization of that dream for him. In my humble opinion, I feel it worked very well. My only regret is that he wasn't able to see this formula to it's fullest potential. He gave the Woodstock audience a sampling of all of his different styles of playing. And with Larry Lee playing second lead/rhythm guitar ,Jimi was able to switch to the role of a backing /support guitarist, something not seen often.Though I wish Larry Lee had opted not to wear the scarf with the fringe hanging over his eyes! This performance was very fresh and ran very smoothly. It was obvious he was having a good time. And just when everybody thought he had reached the highlight of his performance ,he pulls out the Star Spangled Banner. People who don't admire Jimi Hendrix hear the Woodstock version of the Star Spangled Banner as a great disservice to the sanctity of our national anthem. Those of us of admire Jimi for what he is -a genius, hear Hendrix transform his Stratocaster to mimic the sounds of war complete with land mines, missles,crys,confusion,mingled with Taps. Jimi performed the Star Spangled Banner in a way that only he could, like all of his music. I watch my DVD's of his performances, and being a guitarist myself, I have an idea of what he did ,but I don't think anyone will ever figure out how he did it.

Jerry Lee Lewis: Greatest Live Performances of the 50s, 60s and 70s

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The First and Last Rock and Roller
Essential
THE MEMPHIS SKYROCKET IN HIS PRIME
FERIDAY GREATNESS

Jerry Lee Lewis: Greatest Live Performances of the 50s, 60s and 70s
Starring: Jerry Lee Lewis
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ASIN: B000OLHGXY
Release Date: 2007-05-22

Description

Time Life is proud to offer the first-ever career-spanning collection of 19 unforgettable live performances from the '50s through the '70s by Jerry Lee Lewis. This includes his greatest hits such as, "Breathless," "Great Balls of Fire," and "Whole Lot of Shakin' Going On." The bonus material includes one of the most comprehensive and revealing interviews with Jerry Lee Lewis. Track Listings: Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On You Win Again Great Balls of Fire Breathless High School Confidential I'm on Fire Your Cheatin' Heart Who's Gonna Play This Old Piano? Me and Bobby McGee Lewis Boogie Ferriday Medley: Has Anybody Seen My Gal? In a Shany in Old Shanty Town Don't Be Ashamed of Your Age Drinking Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee Jerry Lee Lewis interviewed in the orginal Sun Studio [Bonus] High School Confidential trailer [Bonus]

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The First and Last Rock and Roller.......2007-06-27

While the performances are few, the 1964 London Granada set captured here are easily worth the price of the DVD. Jerry shows there that he really was at the heart of R&R in a way that Presley never approached.

Essential.......2007-06-13

Ok this is a great DVD with some great performances and a interview from Jerry Lee in 1993 at Sun records.Plenty of highlights best for me is Lewis boogie in the section with Jerry Lee's cousin Mickey Gilley who was a country superstar at the time.It is interesting to see the different years including the first Steve Allen performance of Whole lotta shakin'.The quality is as good as you can get from I guess the sources they used with some Jerry Lee fan's on forums saying they could have used the master of the 1964 Granada show.If you want to see a discussion on that there is one on the new Jerry Lee Lewis forum.I can't put a link here but if you go to Wikipedia Jerry Lee Lewis page there is a link there.You can see some screenshots of this DVD taken from my pc on that forum.I would have given this 5 out of 5 but although it is interesting to see the Duey Phillips show it is lip synched (one of the few times JLL has done that) so I would have preferred to see another late sixties performance instead.I would recommend this DVD as it is great to see one of the greatest performers in action especially if you have not been able to see his first performance on tv or just like to see the Killer at work!
IAN

THE MEMPHIS SKYROCKET IN HIS PRIME.......2007-06-08

Great overview of thirty years of Jerry Lee Lewis' career. Of all the ten rock 'n' roll pioneers, only Chuck Berry and Lewis kept the fire going. This DVD is divided into three decades. We get Jerry on the Steve Allen Show tearing up "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," but the follow up of "Great Balls of Fire" on the Steve Allen Show isn't here. The next two cuts, "You Win Again" and "Great Balls of Fire" are not live, but lip-synched on the great Dewey Phillips Pop Show TV Show. Any glimpse of Dewey Phillips is worth the trip. Before Imus, before Wolfman Jack, there was Dewey Phillips playing black artists in the early fifties in the segregated deep south.

The final cut from the 1950's is from Dick Clark's first Saturday night Bandstand Show. Jerry Lee cuts through "Breathless." The teenyboppers in the audience are more focused in trying to clap in time. It's quite a struggle for them, poor dears.

The 1960's segment is live and primitive. Jerry Lee back in England a few years after he was booted out. He is more gutsy and gritty and frenetic on this Granada Concert Special than at any other time in his career. The crowd is really into it, to the point of grabbing Jerry Lee and holding on while Jerry Lee Lewis is wailing and tearing up the piano. Some music critics believe that Jerry Lee Lewis' frantic, inciting performances in England and Germany in the early 1960's were the genesis of Punk Music. Let's face it, no one was performing with equal fervor at the time. Elvis had been neutralized, Chuck Berry was doing time, and Little Richard couldn't decide if he was gay or straight, or whether he should continue the evil path of the Devil's music or become a minister. Eventually, Little Richard became a panelist on Hollywood Squares. So, Jerry Lee Lewis was the only rock 'n'roll pioneer who lived what he believed, and paid the heavy price. In case you've forgotten why preachers preached against his music, why radio stations literally banned his records, and why Dick Clark went into hiding when the road got rough, watch the 1960's segment of this DVD. Clear evidence that Jerry Lee Lewis has the devil in him and he has to come out.

The 1970's finds Jerry Lee more sedate, singing his substantial country hits live on Ralph Emery's Pop Goes The Country. There is even a duet with his double first cousin, Mickey Gilley, who Jerry leaves in the musical dust.

As a bonus, there is a chopped up interview from 1993. Time-Life should have just kept the interview intact. But since it is a "bonus," no points lost, but Colin Escott usually has higher standards.

If Ken Burns ever wakes up and does a series on the History of Rock 'n' Roll, he would have to use much of what is on this DVD. But you don't have to wait for Ken Burns to wake up. You can see it now!

FERIDAY GREATNESS.......2007-05-31

THIS TIME LIFE RELEASE IS GREAT.INCLUDES FULL PERFORMANCES FROM:
THE STEVE ALLEN SHOW 1957
DEWEY PHILLIPS POP SHOW 1957
THE 1964 GRANADA UK SHOW-COMPLETE PERFORMANCE,CHAOTIC,BUT PURE JOY,
POP GOES THE COUNTRY-70'S PERFORMANCES FROM THE RALPH EMERY SHOW,INCLUDING A GREAT SESSION WITH COUSIN MICKEY GILLEY.
BONUS INCLUDES AN INTERVIEW WITH JERRY FROM THE SUN STUDIO IN MEMPHIS,AND THE TRAILER FOR "HIGH SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL"
THIS RELEASE IS WHAT FANS HAVE BEEN DREAMING OF,COMPLETE PERFORMANCES,GOOD SOUND.
THE MUSIC ARCHIVES ARE FULL OF GREAT STUFF,THE ONLY WAY WE CAN GET IT OUT IS TO SUPPORT RELEASES LIKE THIS---THANK YOU TIME LIFE-MORE PLEASE.

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Awesome
All Killer
last man standing dvd
Jerry Lee Doin' His Very Best
Last Man Standing

Last Man Standing
Starring: Jerry Lee Lewis
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Jerry Lee Lewis: Greatest Live Performances of the 50s, 60s and 70s
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A Half Century of Hits

ASIN: B000MNOXS0
Release Date: 2007-03-06

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It's called Last Man Standing, an apt-enough description when you consider that so many of his peers, like Sun Records mentor Sam Phillips and "Million Dollar Quartet" partners Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins, are six feet under. But Jerry Lee Lewis doesn't spend a lot of time on his feet during any portion of this two-hour show, the visual complement to his 2006 CD Last Man Standing: The Duets. Truth is, at 71, the Ferriday (Louisiana) Fireball is fairly rickety; sitting almost immobile at the keyboard, he's a far cry from the rock & roll firebrand who'd leap to his feet, kick away his piano stool, and wail, his golden locks flying. So this meeting between Lewis and about a dozen singing partners, ranging from fellow veterans (Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard) to relative youngsters (Chris Isaak, Norah Jones, Kid Rock), would have been more exciting had it happened, say, 10 years ago. It's still pretty cool. Lewis' piano chops are strong; his singing, while obviously weaker than in his heyday, ain't half bad either; he's got a great band, including guitarists Nils Lofgren and Rolling Stone Ron Wood and drummer Jim Keltner; and both he and his guests (not to mention the studio audience) are having a hellacious good time. Of course, he's still playing "Great Balls of Fire" and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On," the two rock & roll classics that bookend this 28-song set. But most of the repertoire emphasizes Lewis' country roots: there are Hank Williams chestnuts ("Your Cheatin' Heart" with Jones, "Jambalaya" with Nelson, "You Win Again" with Don Henley), genre classics ("Will the Circle Be Unbroken," with Kristofferson and John Fogerty), country blues ("Hadacol Boogie," with Buddy Guy), country-flavored rock ("Little Queenie" and "Honky Tonk Women" with Rock)... even a country fried version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," with Isaak. It's all a bit tame, but Last Man Standing (which includes some vintage Lewis performance clips, interviews, and a few brief bonus features) is nonetheless a worthy celebration of a national treasure. --Sam Graham

Description

Jerry Lee Lewis is an American rock 'n' roll and country music icon - a singer, songwriter, and pianist who's been amazing his audiences with his piano pyrotechnics for half a century. Lewis has never stopped touring, and he still delivers explosive concerts that are unpredictable, exciting, and personal. Following the critically acclaimed release of Last Man Standing in the fall of 2006, Lewis gathered with friends and family to perform at a series of private shows in New York and Los Angeles that were filmed for this DVD. Rock 'n' roll, soul, and country music legends gathered from the world 'round to show their admiration for one of the great original song stylists of all time. Last Man Standing Live is an intimate and unprecedented event in music history. Don't miss it!

Customer Reviews:

Awesome.......2007-07-05

Great sound and great music. For an old guy, he sure rocks. Even flames on his piano!

All Killer.......2007-06-17

I had the pleasure of seeing Jerry Lee Lewis live this year at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Looking aged and not moving too well he was escorted to his piano. Then something great happened: as soon as he started to play the years melted away and he was the famed Killer once again.

Last Man Standing tries to show this side of Jerry Lee through a sort of tribute concert/studio recording session for his most recent Duets album.

The concert portion filmed in LA on September 29, 2006 has Mr.Lewis rocking with a group of admirers who all seemed awed to be in his presence. There are legendary performances from Tom Jones, Soloman Burke, Norah Jones and others. The band cooks but is a little guitar heavy at times with Ronnie Wood taking his Stone on Loan persona on the road.

The studio portion of the disc features performances by John Fogerty, Kris Kristofferson, and Merle Haggard.

This is a disc to see if you are a fan of legendary rock and roll.

last man standing dvd.......2007-05-14

i think this a great buy
i personally enjoyed the whole dvd the guest artists were great
and j.l.l. himself was brilliant( for a guy of his age)
reccommend this to all j.l.l. fans

Jerry Lee Doin' His Very Best.......2007-05-13

This is a fantastic dvd. Jerry Lee is better than ever and he has brought along several friends. Tom Jones on End of the Road is quite a treat. Mr. Jones clearly has stock in whatever company markets Botox. Also, Kris Kristofferson is great on "Once More With Feeling". Doin' his very best.

Last Man Standing.......2007-05-13

"The Killer" still can rock.... Great to see a living legend sing with the lokes of Tom Jones, Willie Nelson and Nora Jones. He still has the voice and the moves (a little slower).
A great talent, a great video!!

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Love it!!!
Classic Romantic Comedy!!
At the end of the Day, she carries the comedy
Pillow Talk
One of Doris Day's Best

Pillow Talk
Starring: Rock Hudson , Doris Day , Tony Randall , Thelma Ritter , and Nick Adams
Director: Michael Gordon
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Release Date: 2004-04-06

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Jan Morrow (Doris Day) and Brad Allen (Rock Hudson) have never met, but they're sworn enemies because of one small appliance in their lives: the telephone. The two share a party line, and Jan is outraged over the amount of time Bill spends wooing women over the phone. A convenient triangle emerges when a client (Tony Randall) of Jan's--she's an interior decorator--falls in love with her and happens to be Brad's old college chum. When Brad makes the connection, he decides to try to court Jan himself, to make her more sympathetic to his phone woes. Of course, she'd never go for such a heel, so he passes himself off as Rex Stetson, a Texas rancher visiting New York. The ensuing tale, albeit predictable, is lots of fun, with some quick-witted dialogue and some clever use of split-screens for the phone calls. Thelma Ritter is hilarious as Jan's always-hung-over maid, Alma; and the pairing of Rock and Doris works beautifully, as always. --Jenny Brown

Customer Reviews:

Love it!!!.......2007-04-05

This is one of my favorite classic movies! Always good for a laugh and leaves you with smile. Rock Hudson and Doris Day are great together, and this is one I can watch with my kids without fear of what they might see or hear.

Classic Romantic Comedy!!.......2007-03-09

I fell in love with Doris Day movies as a child thanks to my mother's love for these classic romantic comedies. When other girls were watching Julia Roberts (okay, I was too) I was watching Doris Day. "Pillow Talk" is light-hearted, good natured fun filled with classic one liners, a fun storyline and laughs all around. Rock Hudson and Doris Day share a beautiful chemistry that goes unmatched. Scene stealer, Thelma Ritter, is a treat; her comedic timing is impeccable!!

If you are looking for some light-hearted fun, this would be the movie for you!!!!

At the end of the Day, she carries the comedy.......2006-12-21

Jan Morrow (Doris Day) is a well-dressed interior decorator that unwillingly shares a party line with playboy Brad Allen (Rock Hudson). Unknowingly, they also share a business relationship with Jonathan Forbes (Tony Randall). When Jan complains to Brad about his disrespect for women, he accuses her of having "bedroom problems." This infuriates her to the point of throwing herself in the arms of the next man she meets, Rex Stetson, who turns out to be Brad in "disguise." Having never seen Brad before, he just needed to speak with an accent and turn on some Texan charm. However, Jonathan is pursuing a disinterested Jan and doesn't want a strapping playboy in the competition. During the pretense, "Rex" develops genuine feelings for Jan while Jonathan strives to expose the deception. After everything backfires on everyone, they resort to unconventional methods of resolving differences. Brad tries to get the housekeeper Alma (Thelma Ritter), a lush and who is Brad Allen's most devoted party-line listener, drunk in order to find Jan's vulnerable side.

I first came in the middle of PILLOW TALK, so later had to go back and see what I missed -- which could be summed up in one sentence: "Opposites attract as designer Day and playboy Hudson share a party line while wealthy Randall competes for Day." The remaining 43 minutes is where the action begins.

For Oscar-nominated Day, this movie represents a departure from her girl-next-door image. Though starting off traditionally, she later wants Rex to make a play for her -- practically inviting herself on a weekend cabin retreat with him before returning to her desire for matrimony. As was the case in LOVER COME BACK, there are brief scenes where circumstance causes others in the film to question Hudson heterosexuality. Not knowing when his alternative lifestyle began, either fact follows fiction or he cherished the opportunity to peek out of the closet before it was popular. In 1985 he died of AIDS. Randall adds his usual levity when he enters a scene. Except for the bar room drinking match, Ritter's role is somewhat incidental. The humor stems from the movie plot rather than slapstick jokes. Through it all, Day carries the bulk of the comedy.

Movie quote: "I have no bedroom problems. There's nothing in my bedroom that bothers me."

Pillow Talk.......2006-11-04

This is a happy dappy movie. It's upbeat, it's musical and come on... the actors are very easy on the eyes. I love Doris Day's outfits and her perfect hair/makeup. I love Rock Hudson's prince charming good looks.
If you don't own it, buy it. You won't regret it.

One of Doris Day's Best.......2006-08-19

This film is enjoyable and Doris Day and Rock Hudson are very good together. Add Tony Randall and you have a film with lots of laughs.

Barbra Streisand - The Television Specials

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THE BARBRA we fell in love with!!!
I have no idea..........
Comprehensive Babs tv retrospective
My Father is Pleased
Barbra Streisand - The Television Specials

Barbra Streisand - The Television Specials
Starring: Barbra Streisand , Ray Charles , Martin Erlichman , John William Sublett , and Carol Swanberg
Director: Dwight Hemion , Roland Vance , Joe Layton , and Walter C. Miller
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ASIN: B000B9PW7G
Release Date: 2005-11-22

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A feast for Barbra Streisand fans, The Television Specials collects five one-hour programs she recorded between 1965 and 1973 when she was known simply as a recording artist and Broadway star rather than a film director, reclusive performer, and political activist. The first is My Name Is Barbra (April 14, 1965), shot shortly after she played in Funny Girl. Shot in black and white, it's a little different from the other variety shows of the day (e.g., The Judy Garland Show) in that there's no parade of guest stars or dancing girls. That's a good thing, as those are the numbers that get dated very quickly . Instead, we have all Barbra, even if she's more comfortable singing than doing comedy monologues. The show winds its way through an Alice in Wonderland sequence which ends in a plain but magnificent rendition of "People," then has Streisand in a store's fur department. Last is a simple concert setting that includes a Funny Girl medley with "Don't Rain on My Parade" and "The Music that Makes Me Dance." The closing concert segment would become a staple, and the peak, of all her shows.

Color Me Barbra followed on March 30, 1966 and is, naturally, filmed in color. The first sequence was shot at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, with Streisand wandering among the masterworks and antiquities, even singing "Where or When" dressed as Nefertiti. Next she's among a circus of animals, singing "Try to remember" to the elephant or poking fun at herself by telling the anteater "We have so much in common." Again, the final act is her just singing at a mike, with "Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home" and "It Had to Be You." Making its home-video debut, The Belle of 14th Street (October 11, 1967) is something of an oddity. It's styled like a vaudeville show, with period costumes (including the audience) and old-time numbers. Jason Robards (singing and dancing!), John Bubbles, and others guest-star. Streisand plays a modest stripper for "Alice Blue Gown," plays an operatic diva for "Liebestraum," then does double duty as a boy (pre-Yentl) in the audience invited to sing a duet of "Mother Macree" with the on-stage Streisand. The last segment is Streisand singing (accompanied on stage by David Shire before he wrote shows on Broadway with Richard Maltby) such songs as "My Melancholy Baby," "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows," and a medley that includes "My Buddy" and "How About Me?"

The highlight of the collection, A Happening in Central Park (September 15, 1968) is refreshingly free of gimmicks and concepts. It's just Streisand with an orchestra in front of a live New York audience. "The Nearness of You," "Cry Me a River," "I Can See It," "Second Hand Rose" (the audience enjoys singing along)," "People," and "Happy Days Are Here Again." Barbra Streisand... and Other Musical Instruments (November 2, 1973) returns to the concept-show format. Streisand takes her place among the symphony orchestra members sporting her own instrument: her voice. One medley groups a number of favorite songs but in "international" settings, such as "People" accompanied by sitar and "Don't Rain on My Parade" by bagpipe band, and Streisand changes costumes to match. Ray Charles is on hand for four songs in the second set, then Streisand returns to the orchestra to sing such songs as "On a Clear Day" and "The Sweetest Sounds."

Picture quality is good, and sound is presented in original mono, 2.0 stereo, and 5.1 surround. The only bonus features are three introductions Streisand filmed for the 1987 home-video releases, but the set is beautifully packaged with a detailed booklet of liner notes, photos, and song lists. The five 50+-minute programs are ungenerously spread over five discs, however. --David Horiuchi

Description

The five spectacular DVDs contained in this boxed set speak volumes about vision and integrity, fearless instinct, and a passion for discovery. If you think you remember these specials from watching them when they first aired, you'll be astonished how time has only enhanced their vitality. The five DVDs are: My Name is Barbra, Color Me Barbra, and Belle of 14th Street, Barbra Streisand: Happening in Central Park, and Barbra Streisand...And Other Musical Instruments.

Customer Reviews:

THE BARBRA we fell in love with!!!.......2007-05-03

A Must have for all Barbra fans. To hear her singing in those early years just brings me to tears. What a collection - There is no one and never will be anyone like Barbra Streisand - and now I can hear and see her when ever I want. Thanks Amazon.

I have no idea.................2007-04-29

I bought this for my boyfriend for Christmas 2005. By Christmas 2006 he still had not even taken off the plastic from the box. He told me he LOVED Barbara. I'm sure it's wonderful. I'll never know.

Comprehensive Babs tv retrospective.......2007-04-04

All 5 of her CBS television specials spanning from 1965 to 1973 are in this lushly packaged dvd set that includes a very satisfying 58 page booklet with great photographs and interesting text about each one of the 5 shows. Barbra provides commentary on the DVDs, and they look and sound fantastic. I can't imagine this DVD being any better than it is, nothing to find fault with, and plenty to revisit any time you're in the mood. I especially appreciate the book and the art(istic) deco packaging.
Ever open a new DVD you've been looking forward to, and find there's no booklet, or not even an insert? Like a slap in the face. This collection should be used as a blue-print for HOW to release dvds. Props to Rhino Entertainment Co. and to Barbra herself for the attention to detail and loving care put into making this release stand out, no corners were cut, you get full value and then some for the price.
I just wish she'd made tv specials after 1973, as 1974 to 1982 was my favorite 'period' in Babs' musical career.
But for a time capsule back to Barbra in the 1960s (with one special from 1973 added) this collection absolutely cannot be beat! Essential!

My Father is Pleased.......2007-01-20

My father had recently seen Streisand in concert so this was a perfect match for him.

Barbra Streisand - The Television Specials.......2007-01-19

THIS IS THE BARBRA THE WORLD FELL HEAD OVER HEELS FOR!

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out of tune nonsense!!
another gem in the NEW WEST/Austin City Limits crown!

Jerry Lee Lewis: Live From Austin Texas
Starring: Jerry Lee Lewis
Manufacturer: New West Records
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Live from Austin, TX
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Buck Owens: Live from Austin, TX
Jerry Lee Lewis and Friends

ASIN: B000QQ9TT6
Release Date: 2007-06-26

Customer Reviews:

out of tune nonsense!!.......2007-07-04

well, jerry lee's losing streak continues: here is yet another live product dumped on the public by this long since relevant artist. all of the songs are out of tune to varying degrees, and lewis shows no passion whatsoever in these performances. you can always tell when someone performs music because they love it, and this guy has been just the opposite for nearly 40 years now: for him, it's just another paycheck to help reduce his huge debt to the Internal Revenue Service. save your money from this dreck!

another gem in the NEW WEST/Austin City Limits crown!.......2007-06-29

I am beginning a nice collection from the NEW WEST RECORDS/ Austin City Limits series...From Steve Earle to Dwight Yoakam ,Lynyrd Skynyrd and now Jerry Lee Lewis. The shows are all remastered for optimum sound, the visuals are 1st class broadcast quality. Most of all..the folks who appeared on Austin City Limits...all seemed to know it was an important tradition and really laid it out performance wise. Jerry Lee absolutely burns through an hour of incendiary Rock, breakneck boogie woogie, heartbreaking Honky Tonk and in general OWNS the darn stage and is absolutely riveting. what else can you ask for?

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