Casey Kasem's Rock n' Roll Goldmine - The British Invasion

Starring:The Yardbirds, The Kinks, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Joe Cocker, Procol Harum
Studio: Standing Room Only
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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The opportunity to check out a handful of rarely seen, actual live performances by some fine British bands is the main appeal of The British Invasion, one of five discs included in the Rock n' Roll Goldmine boxed set. Hosted by Casey Kasem, who provides introductions and trivia, the 40-minute program contains live clips of the Kinks ("You Really Got Me"), Procol Harum ("A Salty Dog," with Robin Trower on guitar), and Traffic (the original Steve Winwood-Chris Wood-Jim Capaldi lineup does a rousing version of "40,000 Headmen") that are just about worth the price of admission by themselves. The pickings are slimmer elsewhere; additional clips, many of them lip-synced, range from curious (it's cool to see Jimmy Page as a member of the Yardbirds, but they're miming to the recording of "Heart Full of Soul," which featured Jeff Beck, not Page, on guitar) to lightweight (like Peter and Gordon's "World Without Love," written by Lennon & McCartney, or Gerry and the Pacemakers' "How Do You Do It," originally recorded but rejected by the Beatles) to merely laughable (the Troggs' "Wild Thing," a dumb classic and an even dumber "video"). --Sam Graham
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In the mid 1960's a wave of British rock groups crossed the Atlantic to rule the charts in America. Ranging from hard rock to bouncy pop, with catchy melodies and ringing guitars, the British Invasion changed the sound of rock and roll forever. Includes full song performances of Delta Lady/ Joe Cocker, You Really Got Me/ The Kinks, He Ain't Heavy/The Hollies, Heart Full of Soul/The Yardbirds, How Do You Do It?/Gerry and the Pacemakers, World Without Love/Peter and Gordon, Mighty Quinn/Manfred Mann, Salty Dog/Procol Harum, Wild Thing/Troggs, 40,000 Headmen/Traffic.

Casey Kasem's Rock n' Roll Goldmine - The British Invasion
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oppression gives way

Vintage rock footage

a fun ride!

Casey Kasem's Rock n' Roll Goldmine - The British Invasion
Starring: The Yardbirds , The Kinks , Gerry and the Pacemakers , Joe Cocker , and Procol Harum
Manufacturer: Standing Room Only
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0001I54N4
Release Date: 2004-04-27

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The opportunity to check out a handful of rarely seen, actual live performances by some fine British bands is the main appeal of The British Invasion, one of five discs included in the Rock n' Roll Goldmine boxed set. Hosted by Casey Kasem, who provides introductions and trivia, the 40-minute program contains live clips of the Kinks ("You Really Got Me"), Procol Harum ("A Salty Dog," with Robin Trower on guitar), and Traffic (the original Steve Winwood-Chris Wood-Jim Capaldi lineup does a rousing version of "40,000 Headmen") that are just about worth the price of admission by themselves. The pickings are slimmer elsewhere; additional clips, many of them lip-synced, range from curious (it's cool to see Jimmy Page as a member of the Yardbirds, but they're miming to the recording of "Heart Full of Soul," which featured Jeff Beck, not Page, on guitar) to lightweight (like Peter and Gordon's "World Without Love," written by Lennon & McCartney, or Gerry and the Pacemakers' "How Do You Do It," originally recorded but rejected by the Beatles) to merely laughable (the Troggs' "Wild Thing," a dumb classic and an even dumber "video"). --Sam Graham

Description

In the mid 1960's a wave of British rock groups crossed the Atlantic to rule the charts in America. Ranging from hard rock to bouncy pop, with catchy melodies and ringing guitars, the British Invasion changed the sound of rock and roll forever. Includes full song performances of Delta Lady/ Joe Cocker, You Really Got Me/ The Kinks, He Ain't Heavy/The Hollies, Heart Full of Soul/The Yardbirds, How Do You Do It?/Gerry and the Pacemakers, World Without Love/Peter and Gordon, Mighty Quinn/Manfred Mann, Salty Dog/Procol Harum, Wild Thing/Troggs, 40,000 Headmen/Traffic.

Customer Reviews:

oppression gives way.......2005-07-29

Every child from the 1950's remembers the long, dark shadows cast by your parent's outlook on life. An outlook moulded by the tough survival of the 30's economic depression, followed by the horrors of world war 2. Yes, your parents were really proud to have survived, and were consequently determined to build a better life for themselves and their children. They surely meant well, but didn't realize their determination oppressed much of their children's emotional needs. In many cases economic pressures didn't allow for them to care, anyway.

When in the early Sixties these children reached maturity, oppression gave way. Favored by a blossoming economic tide, the new generation exploded in a wave of stunning creativity. In painting, in sculpture, in cinema, in science, in fashion and in pop music. It all lead to a different, more relaxed Western lifestyle.

This compilation deals with the most remarkable of all these outbursts: popmusic. Its creativity was inspired from England, foremost by the Beatles. In their wake countless other groups and musicians followed, and that's what this DVD is about. For those around at the time, 'Goldmine' is sure to make you nostalgic. For those who weren't, it makes a good introduction to the exciting Sixties -- an era unparalleled in the entire 20th century.

Vintage rock footage.......2004-11-21

I had seen some of these clips before, but still enjoyed the DVD. Only 40 minutes long though. The Pacemakers, Animals, and Kinks performances appeared to be performed live; others are obviously mimed. But it's always great to see Chas Chandler do that bass line in the Animals song.

a fun ride!.......2004-05-23

Seeing the Troggs doing 'Wild Thing' in a subway station was the high point here for me. Very cool. The kids standing around in the 'audience' seem to not know quite what to think, and that just adds to the clip's charm. Adding choice footage from the Kinks, the Yardbirds, the Animals, Gerry and the Pacemakers and others make this disc one easy for me to recommend. A mix of performances with an audience and without, both lip-sync and live on stage. Could've done without the Procol Harum and Hollies, but that's a small gripe. Thumbs up on this one!

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