Ramones - Raw

Starring:Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, Marky Ramone, Christopher Ward (III), Drew Barrymore, Carly Simon, Al Lewis (III), Lemmy, Floyd Vivino, Gilbert Gottfried, Mario Cantone, Kurt Loder, Bono, Steve Van Zandt, Tommy Ramone, Robby Krieger, Deborah Harry, Chris Stein, Eddie Vedder
Director: John Cafiero
Studio: Image Entertainment
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Amazon.com
An appropriately rough-and-tumble visual scrapbook of the Ramones' 20-year run, Ramones: Raw is sure to please fans of the legendary punk band with over five hours of live performances and rare behind-the-scenes footage. The core of the disc is a rock & roll Frankenstein of ferocious live performances of their most well-loved numbers, including "Blitzkrieg Bop," "Rockaway Beach," and many others, interspersed with footage of the band on television and at venues around the world. But for veteran Ramones followers, the disc's real value comes in the supplemental features, which are crowned by an hourlong, never-before-seen performance filmed for Italian television. The extras also include rowdy appearances on everything from Howard Stern's early '90s TV series to the NYC cable access program Uncle Floyd; clips from drummer Marky Ramone's extensive Super-8 footage of the band offer an off-stage glimpse at the group's humor, especially in the face of frantic international audiences. All this, capped by wry commentary by Marky and Johnny, means that if you've flown the Gabba-Gabba-Hey flag at any point in your life, you'll want Ramones: Raw. --Paul Gaita
Description
Hey, Ho, Let's Go! It's the world-famous Ramones in their first officially authorized DVD! The Definitive Ramons DVD Containing Over 5 Hours of Material! Climb in the van, buckle up and hang on tight to experience life on the road with the founding fathers of punk rock, The Ramones! The band that started it all stars in this comprehensive video scrapbook containing over 5 hours of rare material spanning the Ramones' history-making career (circa 1979-1996), most of which is seen here exclusively for the first time anywhere! Vintage concert footage (shot on film in 1980, archived and nearly forgotten for over 20 years), rare TV appearances, backstage footage and lots more are set within the core: a plethora of home video from the Ramones' personal archives. This exclusive fly-on-the-wall opportunity is the next best thing to actually being in the band! Featuring an eclectic mix of celebrity guests including The Doors' Robby Krieger performing live with the Ramones, Eddie Vedder, Carly Simon, Gilbert Gottfried, "Grandpa" Al Lewis (of TV's The Munsters), Bono & U2, Debbie Harry and many more! See why the Ramones have stood the test of time with their simple yet immortal brand of music that's influenced generations the world over. From their humble NYC beginnings at CBGB's to induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Ramones have done it all. Now you'll feel like you're right there with them the whole time with one of the most important bands to break ground since the Beatles led the British Invasion! Don't miss the world-famous Ramones in their first officially authorized DVD: Ramones Raw! Featuring 21 vintage live performances of Ramones classics including "Blitzkrieg Bop," "I Wanna Be Sedated," rare gems like "I Can't Make It on Time" and more! Songs include: Blitzkrieg Bop, Teenage Lobotomy, Today Your Love Tomorrow the World, Rockaway Beach, Touring, Apeman Hop, 53rd and 3rd, Cretin Hop, I Wanna Be Sedated, I Don't Want You, Judy Is a Punk, I Can't Make It on Time, Do You Remember Rock and Roll Radio, I Just Wanna Have Something to Do, Rock and Roll Radio, Pinhead, Take It as It Comes, She's the One, Sheena Is a Punk Rocker, I Don't Want to Grow Up, R.A.M.O.N.E.S.

Over 90 Minutes of Special Features with More Ramones Songs:

Feature-Length Commentary Track with Johnny Ramone, Marky Ramone & Director John Cafiero, 8 TV Appearances, 18 Deleted Scenes, 12 Easter Eggs, 1 Full-length Bonus Program (27 minutes).

Amazon.com

An appropriately rough-and-tumble visual scrapbook of the Ramones' 20-year run, Ramones: Raw is sure to please fans of the legendary punk band with over five hours of live performances and rare behind-the-scenes footage. The core of the disc is a rock & roll Frankenstein of ferocious live performances of their most well-loved numbers, including "Blitzkrieg Bop," "Rockaway Beach," and many others, interspersed with footage of the band on television and at venues around the world. But for veteran Ramones followers, the disc's real value comes in the supplemental features, which are crowned by an hourlong, never-before-seen performance filmed for Italian television. The extras also include rowdy appearances on everything from Howard Stern's early '90s TV series to the NYC cable access program Uncle Floyd; clips from drummer Marky Ramone's extensive Super-8 footage of the band offer an off-stage glimpse at the group's humor, especially in the face of frantic international audiences. All this, capped by wry commentary by Marky and Johnny, means that if you've flown the Gabba-Gabba-Hey flag at any point in your life, you'll want Ramones: Raw. --Paul Gaita

Description

Hey, Ho, Let's Go! It's the world-famous Ramones in their first officially authorized DVD! The Definitive Ramons DVD Containing Over 5 Hours of Material! Climb in the van, buckle up and hang on tight to experience life on the road with the founding fathers of punk rock, The Ramones! The band that started it all stars in this comprehensive video scrapbook containing over 5 hours of rare material spanning the Ramones' history-making career (circa 1979-1996), most of which is seen here exclusively for the first time anywhere! Vintage concert footage (shot on film in 1980, archived and nearly forgotten for over 20 years), rare TV appearances, backstage footage and lots more are set within the core: a plethora of home video from the Ramones' personal archives. This exclusive fly-on-the-wall opportunity is the next best thing to actually being in the band! Featuring an eclectic mix of celebrity guests including The Doors' Robby Krieger performing live with the Ramones, Eddie Vedder, Carly Simon, Gilbert Gottfried, "Grandpa" Al Lewis (of TV's The Munsters), Bono & U2, Debbie Harry and many more! See why the Ramones have stood the test of time with their simple yet immortal brand of music that's influenced generations the world over. From their humble NYC beginnings at CBGB's to induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Ramones have done it all. Now you'll feel like you're right there with them the whole time with one of the most important bands to break ground since the Beatles led the British Invasion! Don't miss the world-famous Ramones in their first officially authorized DVD: Ramones Raw! Featuring 21 vintage live performances of Ramones classics including "Blitzkrieg Bop," "I Wanna Be Sedated," rare gems like "I Can't Make It on Time" and more! Songs include: Blitzkrieg Bop, Teenage Lobotomy, Today Your Love Tomorrow the World, Rockaway Beach, Touring, Apeman Hop, 53rd and 3rd, Cretin Hop, I Wanna Be Sedated, I Don't Want You, Judy Is a Punk, I Can't Make It on Time, Do You Remember Rock and Roll Radio, I Just Wanna Have Something to Do, Rock and Roll Radio, Pinhead, Take It as It Comes, She's the One, Sheena Is a Punk Rocker, I Don't Want to Grow Up, R.A.M.O.N.E.S.

Over 90 Minutes of Special Features with More Ramones Songs:

Feature-Length Commentary Track with Johnny Ramone, Marky Ramone & Director John Cafiero, 8 TV Appearances, 18 Deleted Scenes, 12 Easter Eggs, 1 Full-length Bonus Program (27 minutes).

Executive Producer: Marky Ramone
Produced, Directed & Edited By: John Cafiero

Customer Reviews:

i like it better than "end of the century" myself.......2007-01-28

to me, end of the century was good, but it lacked a lot when someone like myself was dying to know more about the years after the "end of the century" album.

that is where ramones raw kicks in. first, i will say, this for someone who is definately a Ramones fanatic. someone who is fascinated, loves, or wants to know more about the deceased members of the Ramones. if the Ramones, to you, are just "the band that made blitzkrieg bop and i wanna be sedated," you may want to just rent end of the century or read facts and bios about them on websites. however, if you live and breath ramones, are sick of hearing about the formation of the band and the early years for the 20,000th time, listen to multiple albums of theirs daily, and love every album ramones-adios amigos, then this is a must have! also, there is some nice commentary from johnny ramone on this!

if you have seen/own end of the century, but felt it lacked too much coverage of the band's later years, this is the dvd for you. yes, this dvd is more of a slice of life compilation of video goof-offs, commercials, and other interesting things the Ramones encountered while on the road(mostly during the brain drain and mondo bizarro eras.), but it does do its job in revealing those relatively unknown years of the band to some youngster like myself. my only gripe is that it weren't longer! it made me want to see more Ramone antics.

Spectacularly funny footage of New York's greatest band.......2006-07-26

"Ramones Raw" is a documentary that a combination of live performances through out the years, a very good range of various years, and the band members filming each other...which is hilarious now and then. Marky is usually the one filming, but it's really great to see the LEGENDS, like JOHNNY, JOEY, and DEE DEE just being themselves.

A couple highlights of the film include a true vintage performance in Italy...a really beautiful setting combined with the Ramones' performance of one of their hit songs (can't think of it right now, sorry). There is also a comical segment with Gilbert Godfrey trying to get into the Ramones, claiming he is one of them. It's hilarious really-they go golfing and lock him in a closet...good times.

Even the littler scenes with Dee Dee begging for someone's credit card (ah what a journey) and him drinking coffee in Valencia are just really heartwarming, because that was Dee Dee just doing what he does.

Joey and Johnny of course, were more on the quiet side, but Marky does get some pretty good shots of them eating or joking around...this movie is really the Ramones "raw."

I recommend it to even the slightest fans, for you will see what that band really was, during their candid moments of course. It is enjoyable for all ages of all types of people that have a place in their hearts for the Ramones. Long live the Ramones!

Candid and Chaotic Glimpse Behind the Scenes.......2005-07-12

Ironically, since the premature passing of Joey, Johnny and Dee Dee, Tommy and Marky Ramone have been busy keeping the Ramones name more relevant than ever- Tommy producing a Ramones-themed musical à la the current trend of Mamma Mia, We Are the Champions, etc, and Marky with, among other projects, the release of this DVD. The band's image can be found on diverse merchandise, from t-shirts to comic books.

As opposed to the more somber, parochial and straight-forward End of the Century doc, Raw is non-linear and has a more behind-the-scenes, hang with the band feel, with quick, random edits and wipes of (mostly) Marky's video diary footage interspersed with various concert highlights. We get to see first hand what it was like to be a Ramone, especially during the final 10 years of the band.

Whether escaping hordes of manic fans by claustrophobic van in South America (where they were superstars), visiting a local zoo in Australia, signing autographs in Japan or early morning chain smoking at some hotel breakfast joint in Spain, the footage gives a very intimate feel of the band.

Raw shows lots of private joking, internal catch-phrasing, practical joke pulling, and various clowning around. What it does not show is a lot of interaction between other members of the band. Whether by design or default, you will be hard pressed to see Joey, Johnny, CJ and Dee Dee doing much verbal interacting. Nor does it show band members engaging in serious fighting, which surely must have happened on occasion.

The emphasis is on Marky and his camera interacting with the individual members. And each member brings his personality to the lens. Marky's position as a member of the band makes it easy to get the others to be themselves. Thus we get Marky himself as the talkative clown who keeps the vibe loose with good-natured ribbing; Johnny as the sarcastic curmudgeon with a glint of humor in his eye- who Mark refers to as the "Sloth"; Joey as the sensitive, soft-spoken, humorous lug; Dee Dee as the self-absorbed, slightly effeminate raconteur and observationalist, who even in his last days with the band, was appreciative of the fans and of the band's legacy; and CJ as the little brother from the Grunge era, who adds Gen X spark and cred to the band in their final phase. Tommy and Richie are all but invisible.

After watching Raw, some lingering questions remain. The main "tragedy" of the Ramones' story, besides members' premature deaths, is often "why didn't they become superstar rich and famous like they deserved" This theme is central to the End of the Century doc. But the thing is this: Many bands have made zillions without platinum records. The Grateful Dead, Phish, and others have become mega-rich through touring successes and especially merchandising. If the Ramones could fill a 50,000+ stadium in diverse corners of the world, why couldn't they take advantage of that fanbase and get filthy rich doing it?

The Ramones' legendary reputation is etched in stone and their iconic imagery is a natural for merchandise. As Tommy and Marky make money off of the Ramones' legacy today (and I am not here to judge their right to do that), I wonder if it was a question of underdeveloped use of the Ramones name. Richie Ramone left the band over t-shirt profits, which the band refused to share with him. This must have been a major source of income.

Was it simply a question of too little too late? Of undermerchandising? Would it have gone against the punk ethic to overexpose the Ramones trademark? Would a major advertising/promotions/PR firm been able to increase the band's income?

Either way, the Ramones rightfully deserve a place on the pedestal of rock legends. Their fun, energetic no-nonsense punk take on early-60s pop and their dedication to the DIY ethic have inspired millions and will continue to do so.

Raw is a must-have, for it takes you on a fun ride into the inner circle of a great band that will never return. And that is definitly worth the price of admission.

Good Live Footage but Not Much Insight into the Band..........2005-05-18

Ramones Raw is basically Marky Ramone with a handheld camera annoying Johnny, Joey, Dee Dee and C.J. while on tour. There is some great live footage of the band playing some classic songs. The DVD doesn't really tell a story but is more of a narrative of the Ramones life on the road. The inner relations of the band are not touched upon at all. In fact, by watching Ramones Raw you'd never know that Johnny and Joey hated each other with a passion. Most of the running time is lighthearted gags and inside jokes interspersed with concert footage. For a complete look at the inner workings of the band, as well as the making of most of their albums, pick up the End of the Century DVD it is a MUCH more comprehensive look at the band as a whole. Recommended for Ramones Diehards and completists only.

listen to Dee Dee!.......2005-05-10

any chance to see a performance of the Ramones--especially with Dee Dee still on board is worth it! CJ is good as well-his enthusiasm shows.
i thought some of it was better than the heavily-edited stuff in "End of the Century". at least you get to see the whole song.
some of the backstage stuff was entertaining as well--and a hell of a lot less depressing than EOTC's "Frontline" style.
now if only someone will put out a decent Heartbreakers dvd....

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ProductGroup: DVD
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