When he stepped onto the Austin City Limits stage for the very first time on that brisk January day in 1978 Merle Haggard was at the top of his game. It had been over a decade since his first national hit 'Sing A Sad Song' and not that long after Okie From Muskogee had firmly planted his music in the public consciousness. He had already been declared Entertainer of the Year by both the Country Music Awards and Academy of Country Music - in the same year (1970). He had just released 'A Tribute To The Best Damn Fiddle Player In The World (Or My Salute To Bob Wills)' which sparked a revival of interest in western swing. And with his band The Strangers it's no stretch to say that he had the best live show in country music of his day. Tracklist: 1. Working Man Can't Get Nowhere Today 2. Silver Wings 3. Ramblin' Fever 4. The Fugitive Song 5. Sing Me Back Home 6. Orange Blossom Special 7. Old-Fashoined Love 8. Long Black Limousine 9. Cherokee Maiden 10. San Antonio Rose 11. Misery 12. The Farmer's Daughter 13. Brain Cloudy Blues 14. Workin' Man Blues
Enjoy 40 classic live performances from numerous country music icons including Marty Robbins, Waylon Jennings and the legendary Johnny Cash, this spectacle of talent is a must-see for those whose heart belongs to Nashville. Theatrical agent Colonel Fiedelbaum (Doodles Weaver) is sent to Nashville to line up country music superstars for an upcoming film. With the help of Connie Smith and Marty Robbins, the blundering colonel meets Country stars, but in his enthusiasm he forgets to secure any...
British pop icon Tommy Steele stars in a wonderfully exuberant musical comedy as a Cockney who wins the heart of a princess when he poses as an aristocrat! Featuring songs written by Lionel Bart, Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) star Mike Pratt and Steele himself, The Duke Wore Jeans' soundtrack album scored a number one hit in 1958. The film is presented here as a High Definition transfer from the original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio. When the son of an impoverished aristocrat is manoeuvred into a potential arranged marriage under guise of selling access to their famous prize bull, he finds salvation in a chance meeting with a chirpy Cockney lad who happens to be his exact likeness... Special Features: Theatrical trailer Image gallery PDF material
Theatrical production of Primo Levi's poignant 'If This Is A Man'. Adapted by Antony Sher and directed by Richard Wilson (One Foot In The Grave).
Ride Rise Roar is a David Byrne concert film that blends riveting onstage performances with intimate details of the creative collaborations that make the music and performance happen. Shot with multiple cameras over several concerts during the 'Songs of David Byrne & Brian Eno Tour' the film blends the energy and charisma of classic Talking Heads with the heartfelt pathos of David Byrne and Brian Eno's most recent collaboration. Between the songs the film achieves an unprecedented intimacy with David Byrne and the band documenting behind-the-scenes auditions rehearsals and interviews with key players while revealing the creative process that led to the show's unique fusion of pop music and modern dance. Ride Rise Roar is a celebration of Byrne's extensive career as a musician and testifies to the creativity that keeps him going today.
Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam Live At The Gaiety 2009
The third and final film in Vera Lynn's delightful wartime musical trilogy. ONE EXCITING EVENING is a splendid British musical where the songs just keep on coming! While trying to do a good ded and return a stolen wallet, amateur singer Vera Baker (Vera Lynn) gets mistaken for the new girlfriend of famous composer Michael Thorne (Donald Stewart). Now she's invited to sing at a top variety show for charity. It seems like a dream come true - but there's trouble ahead. Michael has a valuable Rembrandt painting in his possesion and a criminal gang is determined to steal it from him. Can Vera wow the audience and save Michael and his painting? Also known as 'You Can't Do Without Love', this musical comedy has been digitally transferred from a high quality original 35mm print and is available on DVD for the first time. The film includes no less than six musical numbers from Vera Lynn - 'It's Like Old Times', 'There's A New World Over The Skyline', 'One Love', My Prayer', 'You Can't Do Without Love' and 'It's So Easy To Say Good Morning' with dance band legend Bert Ambrose. There's also a rare opportunity to enjoy the RAF Dance Orchestra with Jimmy Miller. ABOUT THE DVD: The film is presented in BLACK & WHITE and FULL SCREEN format (4:3 Aspect Ratio) and runs for 80 minutes - the AUDIO is the original ENGLISH language and MONO - SUBTITLES are English (Hard of Hearing) only.
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