This double DVD of the BBC's music show from the early 70's to the 80's is a fabulous compilation of the best stuff from the show. Of course you are unlikely to like everything on here as we have the full spectrum of 70's and 80's music. So theres Captain Beefheart, The Ramones, John Martyn, Simply Red, Elton John, Focus and Val Doonican to name but seven of the range of artists over the two discs.
On the second volume of OGWT it emerges (at least on the UK version) that not everything was live on the show. Sometimes its really difficult to tell if the bands are miming or not if they are being professional about their job. However as a general rule artists who were effectively 'unplugged' were generally live, whereas bands that required a lot of gear were miming. However this is never mentioned on this first 2 DVD volume.
My favourites of the 2 DVD's are the late Curtis Mayfield performing "We Gotta Have Peace", Tim Buckleys amazing version of "Dolphins" and a rare chance to Randy Newman live performing "Political Science". The presenters are quite interesting to listen to. Mark Ellen tells one allegedly very funny true story about Captain Beefheart when he was a vacuum cleaner salesman.
All in all its a great package, but music being so subjective, you're not going to like it all, unless you have a really eclectic taste in 70's and 80's rock music.
November 28, 2007I love the clips of some of the artists and the interviews(though some of them could've been a little bit longer),but do we really need the hosts introducing each clip? Also,there isn't any SCENE SELECTION to click on either!! The guy said that Elton was suppose to do 2 songs,but all we get is one?? I'm sure the other artists and groups did more than just one song,but why not have the whole performance instead??
November 14, 2006A great collection of performances. A must have for music lovers
September 15, 2005If you grew up in the 1970's watching Don Kershner's Rock Concert late on Saturday Nights, this DVD IS FOR YOU!!! Don't let the title of this masterpiece scare you away because it is SOLID R&R!! Nothing but GEMS here. Elton John, John Lennon, Alice Cooper, Bill Withers, etc. It even crosses into the 1980's w/Talking Heads, Roxy Music, The Ramones, U2, etc. Great work of art!
July 28, 2005this dvd is one of the best. although some are lip-sync jobs, such as Alice Cooper, Roxy Music and a few others are suspect. Lynyrd Skynrd's never ending performance of Free Bird is somewhat lethargic. but the highlights outweigh the bad. these are Rory Gallagher, Captain Beefheart, Tom Waits, Bill Withers, Ramones (Joey has a double tracked vocal, hmmm), and Edgar Winter Group's unbelievable performance of Frankenstein. the sound and picture quality are spectacular on this dvd, well worth picking up.
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