11 best pbs concert dvds

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Disco Classics Recorded Live... From The Hit PBS Pledge Show!

The smash PBS concert special "KC And The Sunshine Band Present Get Down Tonight—The Disco Explosion," taped on August 17, 2004, at the Convention Hall in Asbury Park, New Jersey, celebrates the disco era with original artists singing their biggest hits in front of an enthusiastic audience.

Running Time: +/- 140 minutes

Program List:

1. That's The Way I Like It - KC And The Sunshine Band

2. Boogie Shoes - KC And The Sunshine Band

3. Le Freak - Norma Jean Wright & Luci Martin

4. Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry

5. Disco Inferno - The Trammps

6. You Make Me Feel Like Dancing - Leo Sayer

7. Boogie Nights - Heatwave

8. Boogie Oogie Oogie - A Taste Of Honey

9. December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night) - Frankie Valli

10. Gibb Brothers Tribute - How Deep Is Your Love/Stayin' Alive

11. If I Can't Have You - Yvonne Elliman

12. Rock The Boat - The Hues Corporation

13. Flashdance...What A Feeling - Irene Cara

14. More Than A Woman - Tavares

15. Shake Your Groove Thing - Peaches & Herb

16. It's Raining Men - Martha Wash of The Weather Girls

17. Get Down Tonight - KC And The Sunshine Band

18. Last Dance - classic clip

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Dolly Parton, the undisputed Queen of Country Music, celebrates 50 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Recorded live in Nashville, this incredible concert pays tribute to her songs and career with special performances from Dolly and her guests, including Lady A, Emmylou Harris and Hank Williams, Jr., bringing together five decades of hits & memories into one unforgettable evening. Producers:Helen Swindells, Richard A. Pizante, Dan McGaughey

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Filmmaker Ken Burns invited some of country music s finest artists to gather at Ryman Auditorium to celebrate the launch of his PBS series Country Music. Burns curated an evening of selected highlights from the series combined with performances of the musics iconic songs by some of country's finest artists including Dierks Bentley, Rosanne Cash, Vince Gill, Kathy Mattea, Marty Stuart, and more.

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Dierks Bentley, Rosanne Cash, Rodney Crowell, Larry Gatlin, Rhiannon Giddens, Vince Gill, Kathy Mattea, Ketch Secor, Ricky Skaggs, Riders in the Sky,

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ROCK, POP & DOO WOP 7-DVD CONCERT COLLECTION FEATURING LITTLE RICHARD, THE COASTERS, RONNIE SPECTOR, LITTLE ANTHONY & THE IMPERIALS, JOHNNY MAESTRO AND THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE, THE DRIFTERS, THE PLATTERS, THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS, THE CADILLACS, THE ISLEY BROTHERS, FOUR TOPS & OTHER DOO WOP LEGENDS PERFORMING OVER 150 CLASSIC HITS FROM THE 1950s AND 1960s

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As seen on PBS. CHET ATKINS: CERTIFIED GUITAR PLAYER is a concert-tribute to Chet Atkins, performed by Chet and many giants in the music business: Mark Knopfler, The Everly Brothers, Emmylou Harris, Michael McDonald, Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson, backed by Nashville's premier studio musicians. Great music, great fun, and a moving experience as a joyful document created about Chet Atkins' importance in the history of music, and to everyone on that stage. The DVD: includes the magical salute to Chet Atkins by some of music's biggest stars in a one hour performance, and includes the special BONUS footage of moving interviews with Chet and those stars. An historical, fun, musical document of Chet Atkins' work, and his influence on music, and musicians, will last forever..

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Chet (Chester) Burton Atkins is perhaps the best-known, most influential guitarist of recent times. Volumes have been written about him, and his accolades are numerous. The following summary is by no means complete. You may check the sources listed below for more information. Born in Tennessee in 1924, Chet grew up on a farm surrounded by musical relatives. He picked up uke, mandolin, fiddle, and guitar early in life. At the age of 18, Chet landed a job as staff guitarist at Knoxville powerhouse KNOX radio. In 1946, after marrying Leona Johnson, Chet worked briefly in Nashville with Red Foley at the Grand Ole Opry. After several other short-lived jobs in various cities, Atkins returned in 1948 to Knoxville to work with Homer and Jethro. This was followed by associations with the Carter Sisters and Fred Rose. Chet quickly became one of Nashville s most respected session musicians. By 1953, Atkins was doing a lot of session work for RCA. In 1954, Chet s first LP, Gallopin Guitar, was released, and that same year he was given his own radio show on WSM. The following year, Gretsch invited Atkins to design his own signature guitar. In 1957, RCA opened its own stand-alone recording studio in Nashville and put Atkins in charge of finding talent as well as producing and playing on records. He stayed in this position through the 60s while also recording many of his own albums. After helping create many hits for others, Atkins finally had his own Top-Five single in 1965 with Yakety Axe. In the 1970 s, Chet relaxed his duties with RCA and focused on developing musical relationships. Through the rest of his life, Chet collaborated with a number of well-known players, including Jerry Reed and Lenny Breau, and others. Chet left RCA and signed with Columbia in 1982. In 1997, diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor, Atkins underwent surgery. Thereafter, he would only play with friends on occasion, or make brief, non-playing appearances at local events. Chet Atkins passed away on June 30, 2001.

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Celebrate one of the most important and beloved entertainers of our time with the 7-DVD box set Frank Sinatra: Concert Collection, which contains over 14 hours of television and concert performances from the '50s to the '80s, including 4 previously unreleased specials, an exclusive compilation of vintage performances, and a 44-page book featuring rare photographs and notes by Sinatra scholar Bill Zehme. The definitive collection of Frank Sinatra's musical legacy as captured on film.

Discs 1 and 2: A Man And His Music: The Collection A Man And His Music The 1st-ever Sinatra TV special, this 1965 performance features Nelson Riddle arrangements of "I've Got You Under My Skin," "Come Fly With Me," and more.

A Man And His Music Part II The 2nd annual TV special features "Fly Me To The Moon," "Luck Be A Lady" and "That's Life." Frank is joined by Nancy Sinatra for a duet of "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'."

A Man And His Music + Ella + Jobim Ella joins Frank in a historic pairing of the two preeminent vocal talents of the era. Plus, Antonio Carlos Jobim accompanies Frank for an intimate medley of classics.

Sinatra: The Man And His Music Taking place 16 years after the first A Man And His Music special, this final installment features the legendary Count Basie and his orchestra on "Pennies From Heaven," and "Theme From New York, New York."

Disc 3 and 4: Around the World Ol' Blue Eyes Is Back This "comeback" special proves the Chairman hadn't lost a step. Features classic performances of "I Get A Kick Out Of You," "I've Got You Under My Skin" and "I've Got The World On A String," as well as a guest appearance by Gene Kelly.

Sinatra: The Main Event The Main Event was filmed live at Madison Square Garden. Sinatra dazzles the crowd with contemporary numbers such as "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life," "Let Me Try Again" and delivers with signature tunes "My Kind Of Town" and "My Way."

Sinatra In Concert At Royal Festival Hall Princess Grace of Monaco introduces Sinatra to the adoring crowd in this London concert, which features memorable performances of "Pennies From Heaven," and "One For My Baby."

Sinatra In Japan: Live At The Budokan Hall, Tokyo This incredibly rare concert has only ever been released in Japan. Entering his 70th year, Ol' Blue Eyes never sounded better. He commands the stage with the energy of a man half his age, delivering bravura performances of "The Lady Is A Tramp," and "Come Rain Or Come Shine."

Disc 5: Primetime Francis Albert Sinatra Does His Thing Frank features a medley of spirituals sung with Diahann Carroll and a swingin' pop interlude with then-chart-toppers The 5th Dimension.

Sinatra Sinatra casts a backward glance at some of the highlights of a storied career, backed by Gal Costa and His Orchestra. Also includes an early performance of "My Way."

Sinatra And Friends This rarely seen 1977 special features Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Natalie Cole, Loretta Lynn and John Denver, all of whom return one-by-one for a final embrace with Frank as he sings the Paul Anka-penned "Everybody Ought To Be In Love."

Disc 6: Concert For The Americas This 1st-ever U.S. release of this spectacular 1982 concert proves that even at age 66, Francis Albert Sinatra was still the undisputed Chairman Of The Board. This 90-minute performance features a memorable rendition of "Send In The Clowns" with guitarist Tony Mottola.

Disc 7: Bonus Disc Happy Holidays With Bing And Frank This spectacular color television event is packed with holiday classics and plenty of Christmas cheer.

Vintage Sinatra This `03 PBS special offers a look back at Sinatra's television performances from the '50s. He is in peak form on "Come Fly With Me," "Too Marvelous For Words" and "I've Got The World On A String" and more. This bonus disc also features ten previously unreleased TV clips, featuring performances of "Moonlight In Vermont," "The Road To Mandalay" and more.

Review

The monumental seven-DVD package collects 14 hours of Frank Sinatra television specials and concerts spanning three decades.... Definitive is the word. --The New York Times, November 19, 2010



One of the year's best video collections--and surprisingly massive in scope--this seven-disc DVD set showcases the legendary singer very much in his prime --Yahoo November 2010



a superb documentation of one of America's most foremost entertainment icons and a natural Christmas present for the elders or young hipsters in your extended family! --Yahoo November 2010