"Actor: The Mills Brothers"

• Jazz Legends-the Mills Brothers Story | DVD | (29/10/2007) from £13.48   |  Saving you £-3.49 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The first comprehensive documentary about one of the most beloved vocal groups in popular music, The Mills Brother Story is also a sprawling family saga that spans 56 years in show business.The storyville Films production tells the Mills brothers story form their early innovations when they would vocally imitate the sounds of musical instruments, though tragic career setbacks, to their triumphant successes as recording artists and performing stars.

• Jazz Legends - The Golden Age Of Jazz | DVD | (15/03/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Live jazz performances from some of the legends of the jazz scene. Tracks include: 1. Cab Calloway - Smokey Joe 2. Duke Ellington - Stormy Weather 3. Red Nicholas - When A St. Louis Woman... 4. Louis Armstrong - That's Why They Call Me Shine 5. Louis Prima - China Town 6. Betty Hutton - Dipsi Doodie 7. Henry Busse - Hot Lips 8. Hal Kemp Big Band - Swamp Fire 9. Gene Krupa - Jungle Madness 10. Lawrence Welk - Ain't She Sweet 11. Buddy Rich & Artie Shaw - Take Your Pick 1

• Nat King Cole And Friends - The Unforgettable Collection | DVD | (07/02/2000) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Nat King Cole was one of the giants of twentieth century music. Already a much-respected star he charmed a new generation in the 1950's when his weekly US television series was networked coast-to-coast. Famous performers such as Billy Eckstine Pearl Bailey Oscar Petersen and the Mills Brothers featured in his show each adding their talents to those of a man whose own vocal gifts defied categorisation. The Unforgettable Collection picks the very highest of the highlights to present a unique portrait of a legend. The songs featured are landmarks of a legendary career are more than merely memorable they're simply unforgettable. Including the Songs: Shadow Waltz / It's Not For Me To Say / Where or When / It's A Good Day / Mona Lisa / Rosetta / Love Letters / I Can't Rock N Roll To Save My Soul / Just One Of Those Things / September In The Rain / You'll Never Know / Pretend / My One Sin / China Gate / Love Is The Thing / Nature Boy (Parody) / I Get A Kick Out Of You / Button Up Your Overcoat / Opus One / Tea For Two / Stompin' At The Savoy / Stay As Sweet As You Are / Chicago / Once In A While / My Heart Stood Still / Tenderly / Caravan / The Party's Over / Unforgettable

• The Mills Brothers - Swing Era | DVD | (18/06/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £8.99

  The 1940's marked the heyday of one of the most outstanding movements in popular music history the birth of the classic vocal ensemble. This extraordinary DVD showcases many of the most exciting groups of the genre including The Mills Brothers The Delta Rhythm Boys The Deep River Boys The Jubalaires and The Charioteers.The Mills BrothersOf all of the great vocal groups the Mills Brothers is perhaps the one that stands out the most. Their smooth sound perfect rhythm exquisite phrasing and beautiful harmonies forever redefined the vocal group style influencing nearly every other group to come along in its wake.The band was famous for their incredible gift at mimicking instrument sounds like the double bass trumpet trombone clarinet and tuba. During their tenure the Mills Brothers performed with such legendary figures as Louis Armstrong Ella Fitzgerald Bing Crosby and Dorothy Dandridge. ""You Always Hurt The One You Love "" ""Paper Doll "" ""St Louis Blues "" ""Rocking Chair"" and ""Till Then"" are only a few of their sensational number one hits. This amazing footage features the one and only Mills Brothers performing their classic magic at the prime of their career.The Delta Rhythm BoysThis outstanding group was one of the great Jubilee bands of the 1930's and 1940's. During their lengthy career they showed incredible versatility performing with piano accompaniment as well as providing background vocals for Charlie Barnet Ella Fitzgerald Ruth Brown and Mildred Bailey.Some of their most popular songs included their classic version of Duke Ellington's ""Take The ""A"" Train "" ""Dry Bones "" ""Rigoletto Blues "" and their world famous hit ""Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin'."" From the smooth stylings of The Mills Brothers to the Jubilee sounds of The Delta Rhythm Boys this DVD will transports you back in time to the days when vocal groups reigned supreme.

• The Mills Brothers Story | DVD | (26/08/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £13.99

  A sprawling family saga that spans more than fifty years in show business from their early innovations to their triumphant successes. Also plenty of film clips and songs including ""Paper Doll "" ""You Always Hurt the One You Love "" ""Bye Bye Blackbird "" and much more.

• Various Artists - Big Band Fascination | DVD | (04/10/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Tracklist: 1. Introduction 2. Lady Be Good - Artie Shaw & His Orchestra 3. This Could Be The Start Of Something Big - Count Basie & His Orchestra 4. Struttin' With Some Barbecue - Bobby Hackett 5. Tutti For Cootie - Duke Ellington 6. Steppin' Out Tonight - Harry James 7. That's A Plenty - Jack Teagarden & His Band 8. Oh Look At Me Now - Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra 9. Somebody Else Is Taking My Place - Ozzie Nelson 10. Till Then - The Mills Brothers 11. I Hear You Knocking But You Can't Come In - Gene Austin 12. By The Light Of The Silvery Moon - Dinning Sisters 13. Just A Sittin' And A Rockin - Stan Kenton & His Orchestra 14. (Doin' The) Suzy Q - Ina Ray & Her Melodears 15. Born On A Friday - Teddy Wilson & His Band 16. That Old Black Magic - Louis Prima & Gia Maione 17. Rhumba Swing - Cyd Carisse 18. Bombshell (From Brooklyn) - Xavier Cugat & His Orchestra 19. Prisoner Of Love - Billy Eckstine & His Orchestra 20. I Know That You Know - Benny Goodman 21. Basin Street Boogie - Will Bradley & His Orchestra 22. Blue Fascination - Arthur Brownfield