Rock and Roll at 50

Starring:Various Artists
Studio: Shout Factory
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Description
Rock And Roll At 50 is a one-of-a-kind concert celebration of Rock 'n' Roll's 50th birthday with early rockers Jerry Lee Lewis, Bo Diddley, Gary U.S. Bonds, pop rockers Lesley Gore, Paul & Paula, Darlene Love, and early British Invasion icons Gerry Marsden of Gerry and The Pacemakers and The Manfreds (successor to Manfred Mann) plus many more as they remind us that "Rock and Roll Is Here To Stay."

The concert was recorded live on May 13 and 14, 2003, at The Benedum Center For The Performing Arts and on May 18, 2003 at the Camberley Theatre, Surrey, England and first broadcast as a PBS pledge special in December. It's now available to own on DVD.

Program:
1. Show Open
2. Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going OnJerry Lee Lewis
3. Bo DiddleyBo Diddley
4. Artists Tribute
5. A Thousand Miles AwayThe Heartbeats
6. I Only Have Eyes For YouTerry Johnson's Flamingos
7. So FineThe Fiestas
8. What In The World's Come Over YouJack Scott and The Jordanaires
9. Hey PaulaPaul & Paula
10. Poetry In MotionJohnny Tillotson
11. He's A RebelDarlene Love
12. Sealed With A KissBrian Hyland
13. Quarter To ThreeGary U.S. Bonds
14. Maybe I KnowLesley Gore
15. Do Wah Diddy DiddyThe Manfreds
16. Don't Let The Sun Catch You CryingGerry Marsden
17. Ferry Cross The MerseyGerry Marsden
18. Heart's DesireAvalons
19. The Way You Look TonightJaguars
20. Mio AmoreTerry Johnson's Flamingos
21. Lovers Never Say GoodbyeTerry Johnson's Flamingos
22. Rock and Roll Is Here To StayDanny & The Juniors featuring Joe Terry
23. Winter WonderlandDarlene Love (bonus track)

Description

Rock And Roll At 50 is a one-of-a-kind concert celebration of Rock 'n' Roll's 50th birthday with early rockers Jerry Lee Lewis, Bo Diddley, Gary U.S. Bonds, pop rockers Lesley Gore, Paul & Paula, Darlene Love, and early British Invasion icons Gerry Marsden of Gerry and The Pacemakers and The Manfreds (successor to Manfred Mann) plus many more as they remind us that "Rock and Roll Is Here To Stay."

Program:
1. Show Open
2. Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On—Jerry Lee Lewis
3. Bo Diddley—Bo Diddley
4. Artists Tribute
5. A Thousand Miles Away—The Heartbeats
6. I Only Have Eyes For You—Terry Johnson's Flamingos
7. So Fine—The Fiestas
8. What In The World's Come Over You—Jack Scott and The Jordanaires
9. Hey Paula—Paul & Paula
10. Poetry In Motion—Johnny Tillotson
11. He's A Rebel—Darlene Love
12. Sealed With A Kiss—Brian Hyland
13. Quarter To Three—Gary U.S. Bonds
14. Maybe I Know—Lesley Gore
15. Do Wah Diddy Diddy—The Manfreds
16. Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying—Gerry Marsden
17. Ferry Cross The Mersey—Gerry Marsden
18. Heart's Desire—Avalons
19. The Way You Look Tonight—Jaguars
20. Mio Amore—Terry Johnson's Flamingos
21. Lovers Never Say Goodbye—Terry Johnson's Flamingos
22. Rock and Roll Is Here To Stay—Danny & The Juniors featuring Joe Terry
23. Winter Wonderland—Darlene Love (bonus track)

DVD extras:
- Backstage interviews with Bo Diddley, Darlene Love, Paul & Paula
- Contains both the Dolby Digital 5.1 and the 2.0 stereo mixes

Customer Reviews:

Patrk71.......2006-11-10

We enjoy listiening and watching this DVD on our HDTV. We play this when have friends over with the volume low and find them humming or singing along.

Depressing.......2006-11-10

Seeing what's become of the rock and roll legends I remember from when we were much younger, I found very depressing. I'd rather remember them the way they were 40 yrs ago. Even Jerry Lee looked like he was ready for the nursing home.

Enjoyable but . . . .......2006-01-30

This was an enjoyable DVD, but I was a little disappointed by the song selection of some of the acts. For example, I would have liked to see Leslie Gore sing "It's My Party" or one of her more known songs. It also would have been good to have her sing more than one song. The intro of the acts could also have used more build-up and background. I have the Time-Life DooWop DVD's and Jerry Butler does a great job of that. I was also expecting to hear Gary Puckett sing, but he only appeared briefly as a host. Not exacly what I expected when I ordered this video.

This is an excellent concert,for all fifties fans of all ages........2006-01-05

This is an excellent concert part one of two...from pbs.Like doo wop 50,51,and so much more,they keep the music alive...Part 2 has not yet been released,except through pbs.I own all the oldies concerts from,disco folk ,and british rock as part of the great american soundtrack...Rock and roll at 50 contains 23 super live tracks...If you are a fan of great rock and roll,you will love this dvd...I own and highly recommend this disc..Thank you stewart L.

Rock and Roll at 50.......2005-08-23

This PBS production brings back fond memories! Best of all,it is absent of all the "appeals"!!

More Rock and Roll At Fifty : Live From Pittsburgh's Benedum Center

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More Rock and Roll At Fifty : Live From Pittsburgh's Benedum Center

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New Orleans - Gary U.S. bonds
Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini - Brain Hyland
You Don't Own Me - Lesley Gore
Easier Said Than Done - The Essex
High School Confidential - Jerry Lee Lewis

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Product Description

The first decade of rock'n'roll is celebrated live by the stars who lived it. From the early inncence of Danny & The Juniors "At The Hop" and Brian Hyland's "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini" - all the way through the less-than-inocent "Young Girl" by Gary Puckett, More Rock and Roll at 50 is a sampling of the music that set the course for an emerging culture.

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