The Byrds 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
This video features 11 psychedelic rock & roll songs being performed by their original artists. Donovan sings "Atlantis," the Moody Blues play "Knights in White Satin," and Manfred Mann performs his hit "The Mighty Quinn." The Who's "Happy Jack," the Nice's "Hang on to a Dream," Blue Cheer's "Summertime Blues," and "Itchycoo Park" by Small Faces help round out this collection. ~ Elizabeth Smith, All Movie Guide
This disc contains over a dozen bands and artists each performing one of their biggest hits live at the Beat Club. Included are The Who playing "Happy Jack," The Small Faces whipping through "Itchykoo Park," Manfred Mann covering Bob Dylan's "The Mighty Quinn,", and The Moody Blues playing "Nights In White Satin." ~ Perry Seibert, 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
- 1993
For those of us who didn't make it to the West Coast during the summer of love to hear the groovy tunes, Rhino has collected some classic video snippets of the great psychedelic rockers of the Aquarian age. Take a little trip with Canned Heat, Poco, Santana, The Byrds, The Grateful Dead, and several others. Grab your tie-dyes and Birkenstocks and dance like a fool till the sun falls from the sky -- 'cause it's just One More Saturday Night. ~ Ed Atkinson, All Movie Guide
- 1975
The legendary co-founder of bluegrass, Earl Scruggs (the other co-founder was his longtime partner, Lester Flatt) is seen performing here with the Earl Scruggs Review and a number of other performers, in a concert given in his honor in 1975. The performers who gathered to honor him include The Byrds, Doc & Merle Watson, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Joan Baez, and Ramblin' Jack Elliott. Concert footage is interwoven with reminiscences and testimonials to this remarkable musician. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Earl Scruggs, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, (more)
- 1971
Originally filmed in June 1970 at the Kralingen Popfestival concert in Rotterdam, Holland, Stamping Ground includes live footage of Pink Floyd, Santana, Al Stewart, Canned Heaet, and T. Rex. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
- 1964
In this video, viewers can sample some of the top-notch performers that made this music series so successful. The Mamas & the Papas sing "California Dreamin';" the Byrds sing "Turn Turn Turn" and "Feel a Whole Lot Better;" the Turtles sing "Let Me Be" and "It Ain't Me, Babe;" the Yardbirds sing "For Your Love;" Donovan performs "Catch the Wind" and "Colours;" the Gentrys sing "Keep on Dancin';" and Beau Brummel sings "Laugh Laugh." Performances are shown in black-and-white. ~ Karla Baker, All Movie Guide
This DVD contains four German television appearances from The Byrds, dating from the very early seventies. The songs performed are "Black Mountain Rag," "So You Want to Be a Rock and Roll Star," "Chestnut Mare," and "Eight Miles High." Previews of other titles featuring other bands are also on this disc. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
Country music and bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs offers a memorable concert that finds him performing alongside such music superstars as Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, The Byrds, and the Morris Brothers in this release of a stage show featuring such hits as "Nine Pound Hammer", "The Last Thing on my Mind", "The Streamlined Cannonball", and "Salty Dog Blues". An additional compact disc allows fans to take the music with them anywhere they please. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
In 1965 and 1966, some of the biggest names in rock & roll appeared on the TV series Hullabaloo, and this home video collects two classic episodes from the show, featuring performances from a handful of great artists. First, Michael Landon is the host as the Byrds, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Jackie DeShannon, and Chad and Jill play their latest hits. Next, Gary Lewis serves as master of ceremonies and performs a tune with his group, Gary Lewis and the Playboys. Joining Lewis are the Mamas and the Papas, Dionne Warwick, Bobby Rydell, and Noel Harrison. Filling out the tape are bonus performances from the Moody Blues, the Turtles, the Animals, and the Marvelettes. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
