The Lovin' Spoonful Movies
Passport Video transports you back to the 1960s with this collection of classic performances by some of the biggest names in rock. Among the 17 songs included are "Love Potion Number Nine" by the Searchers, "Mrs. Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter" by Herman's Hermits, "Summer in the City" by the Lovin' Spoonful, and "Wooly Bully" by Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 1995
Some of the best rock & roll acts of the day appeared on the TV series Hullabaloo during its run from 1965 to 1966, and this home video release presents two half-hour episodes in their entirety. Gary Lewis hosts the first episode, with his father Jerry Lewis also stopping by; Gary and his group Gary Lewis and the Playboys perform, as well as Paul Revere and the Raiders, Barry McGuire, and Joanie Sommers. In episode two, Sammy Davis Jr. is master of ceremonies (and sings a few tunes as well), introducing his guests the Supremes, Sonny and Cher, the Lovin' Spoonful, and the Strangeloves. As a bonus, the video features additional performances from Marvin Gaye, Dusty Springfield, the Young Rascals, and the Searchers. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- 1994
Arguably more than any other program of its kind, The Ed Sullivan Show played a pivotal role in propelling fledgling bands and solo artists into superstardom. This production includes a wide variety of then unknown, now legendary American and English musicians performing exclusively for the show. Among the talents arethe Beatles, the Rolling Stones, James Brown, the Byrds, the Beach Boys, the Animals, and many others. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
- 1980
- R
The struggle of a has-been singer to work his way back up the charts is the focus of this drama by Robert M. Young with screenplay and music by Paul Simon. Simon plays Jonah, a once-popular singer who now opens for punk rock bands. In the ten years since he had a hit song, Jonah's wife has divorced him, but he still sees his young son as often as he can. With his record company on his back to come up with something that sells, Jonah begins to compromise his own talent when he listens to the advice of a trendy producer. Whether or not he can straighten out his personal life and steer his own ship may depend on his ability to trust his own judgment and adjust to the changing times. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Paul Simon, Blair Brown, (more)
- 1966
Future Goodbye Columbus director Larry Peerce was still only a few years out of the University of North Carolina when he directed The Big T.N.T. Show. This sequel to 1964's The T.A.M.I. Show is, like its predecessor, little more than a concert film, but a well photographed one (originally on videotape, it was transferred to 35-millimeter film). A wide variety of pop artists show up to do their thing, including Roger Miller, Joan Baez, Ike and Tina Turner, Ray Charles, Bo Diddley, the Ronettes and The Lovin' Spoonful. And here's a real 1960s hot flash: Man From UNCLE star David McCallum shows up to warble a ballad and accompany himself on the guitar. Some of the most entertaining moments are unintentional: the slightly inaccurate lip-synching, the unplugged electric guitars, etc. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Roger Miller, Joan Baez, (more)
Woody Allen took a Japanese spy movie called Kagi No Kagi, and replaced its original dialogue with an entirely new plot. In its revised state, this film follows the adventures of agent Phil Moskowitz who is on a deadly mission to secure the recipe for the "world's greatest egg salad." However, Moskowitz, with the help of the beautiful Suki and Terri Yaki, must prevent this unique recipe from falling into the hands of the evil Shepherd Wong. The group Lovin' Spoonful recorded the majority of the songs for this film. ~ Iotis Erlewine, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Woody Allen, Tatsuya Mihashi, (more)
