Carl Perkins and Friends - Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session

Starring:Carl Perkins, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Roseanne Cash
Studio: Snapper UK
Product Type: DVD

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The appearances of two ex-Beatles, including the late George Harrison, are among the principal attractions in this hour-long 1985 TV show, which spotlights one of the prime movers behind the rock-and-country blend known as rockabilly. Carl Perkins, who died in 1998, was the composer of "Blue Suede Shoes" and other classics, as well as a highly influential guitar player. Here he's joined by a host of luminaries, including Eric Clapton, musical director Dave Edmunds, Rosanne Cash, and members of the Stray Cats, in addition to Harrison and Ringo Starr, who perform the Perkins tunes ("Matchbox" and "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby") that the Beatles recorded lo, these many decades ago. But star power notwithstanding, it's Perkins's show all the way. Not only can the man still play, but he's clearly basking in all the attention--as is Harrison, whose rare live performances should be treasured all the more now that he's gone. --Sam Graham

Description

This classic show, featuring Perkins, along with Ringo Starr, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Dave Edmunds, Slim Jim Phantom and others, was recorded live at London's Limehouse Studios in 1985 and features Harrison & Starr in their first reunion gig since the '70's.

Customer Reviews:

The King of Rockabilly!!.......2007-05-17

Amazing and inspiring performances by the King of Rockabilly, Mr. Carl Perkins. Get this! Buy it! Own it! Add it to your collection! Turn it up!! Enough said.

Incredible piece of music history caught on film.......2007-01-19

This has got to be one of the most fun exciting videos I have watched. I got the VHS format instead of the DVD(which I normally would)because of the many reviews claiming lousy sound on the DVD. My tape was factory fresh, still in the shrink wrap. It was incredible to say the least to see Carl Perkins in fine form along with George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and Eric Clapton. They were all young, good looking, and at the top of their game and full of fun and excitement to be there for one of their great friends & mentors. I can recommend the VHS format for sound and my picture was great although somebody should do this thing right on DVD to save it for posterity. I would recommend it to any serious fan of classic Rock and Roll, much less fans of the Beatles, Sun Records/Nashville, Rockabilly, etc.. Get it while you can!

Carl Perkins and Friends-Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session.......2007-01-10

Outstanding music by one of the original Rock & Roll greats with a band that includes George Harrison,Ringo Starr, Dave Edmunds and Eric Clapton. Great from start to finish.

5 STARS FOR THE SHOW. 2 STARS FOR THE AUDIO ON THE DVD VERSION........2007-01-10

Much has been said about how close to perfection the show is. And it IS. If ever an opinion was a fact, that's a fact jack. So let me be very clear - the show itself is above and beyond 5 stars. I want to instead rant and rave about the mediocre audio quality of this particular dvd transfer here. Anybody who doesn't complain never owned the VHS before, and so of course they must think the sound can't get any better. It CAN. The picture on the dvd is fine, the audio is not terrible, but OH, if you had the VHS before, you'd know what you're missing. I thought I just had ungrateful amateur ears until a) I looked on the second page and started seeing that other people were complaining about the sound on this dvd and 2) sellers are still selling the VHS at full price here on amazon because a lot of people must be complaining about the dvd quality. I assumed I would see a bunch of penny listings, but it's going to be worth it to me to buy the vhs back for $10-15 and transfer it to dvd, and now beg Eric Clapton and his people, Olivia Harrison and her people, Carl's family, Ringo - somebody - RE-RELEASE THIS AS A SPECIAL EDITION DVD WITH OUTTAKES AND LOADS OF SPECIAL FEATURES AND, ABOVE ALL, REMASTER THAT AUDIO. PLEASE! For all those who agree with this last statement, say you find this review "helpful."

Carl's Rockabilly Buddies.......2006-08-23

I saw this when it was 1st shown on Cinemax and loved it then...love it now. Dave Edmunds is so often ignored and so understatedly great..I thought I'd mention him here. Carl Perkins...so gracious and appreciative. All of his "rockabilly buddies" seem so excited to be in his presence. It is a great show!

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