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Best Music Films of 1978


Petula Clark: At the Turn of the Year

The legendary Petula Clark ... of the Year includes renditions of "I Couldn't Live Without Your Love," "The Other Man's Grass," and several others. [ best music films - 1978 ]

Il Trovatore

A live performance of ... Luna and Raina Kabalvanska as Laina and features music by the Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper under Herbert von Karajan. [ best music films - 1978 ]

The Last Waltz

Martin Scorsese's documentary of ... play this movie loud!), and two studio-shot sequences with Emmylou Harris and The Staple Singers stand on their own. [ best music films - 1978 ]

Boris Godunov

This performance of Mussorgsky's ... about a half-crazed Tsar features the Bolshoi Opera Chorus & Orchestra. [ best music films - 1978 ]

Boris Godunov (Bolshoi Opera)

The Bolshoi performs the ... of turmoil in medieval Russia. [ best music films - 1978 ]

Bob Marley: Heartland Reggae

Rastafarian Bob Marley and ... is not mentioned in the documentary. He would die the following year in Miami, at the age of 36. [ best music films - 1978 ]

Black Sabbath: Never Say Die Live

Perhaps the single most ... back to the fold. Songs include "War Pigs", "Never Say Die", "Paranoid", "Dirty Women", and "Children of the Grave". [ best music films - 1978 ]

The Fall: Perverted by Language - Live at Leeds

The Cherry Red DVD ... 1983 by Factroy/Ikon on VHS. Live at Leeds is footage of the group performing at Leeds University in 1981. [ best music films - 1978 ]

Screamers: Live in San Francisco, 1978

The Screamers was one ... include "Vertigo," "The Beat Goes On," "122 Hours of Fear," "Punish or Be Damned," and "In a Better World." [ best music films - 1978 ]

Electric Light Orchestra: "Out of the Blue" Tour Live at Wembley + Discovery

In 1978, Electric Light ... band prepared for their 1979 album Discovery, including "Don't Bring Me Down," "Midnight Blue," and "Shine a Little Love." [ best music films - 1978 ]

Die Zauberflöte

Felicity Lott and Leo ... Mozart's elaborate opera captured live at the Glyndebourne Opera Festival in 1978 and featuring stage production by John Cox. [ best music films - 1978 ]

The Best of Musikladen Live: Blondie

MusikLaden, and its precursor ... Nerve", "In the Flesh", "Little Girl Lies", "X-Offender", "Man Overboard", "Look Good In Blue", and "Love at the Pier". [ best music films - 1978 ]

Carmen

From ORF and TDK ... 1978, at the Wiener Straatsoper. Starring Elena Obaztsova in the titular role, the orchestra is conducted by Carlos Kleiber. [ best music films - 1978 ]

Alvin Lee's Ten Years Later: Rockpalast Live

This video contains a ... includes "Ain't Nothing Shaking," "Gonna Turn You On," "Help Me," "Hey Joe," "I'm Going Home," and "Choo Choo Mama." [ best music films - 1978 ]

Grateful Dead: The Closing of Winterland

Shot December 31, 1978, ... Me," "Playing in the Band," "Dark Star," "Good Lovin'," and "The Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Band There Ever Was." [ best music films - 1978 ]

The Stranglers: Live '78, San Francisco

Merging the aggressive guitar ... '78, San Francisco features the songs "Burning Up Time," "Bring on the Nubiles," "London Lady," "Dead Ringer," and more. [ best music films - 1978 ]

Loretta Lynn: In Concert

Originally shown on public ... as Janis Joplin's "Me and Bobby McGee" and Patsy Cline's "Crazy," "I Fall to Pieces," and "Walking After Midnight." [ best music films - 1978 ]

Beausoleil: Live From the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival

Years before blackened catfish ... Festival. Selections include "Le Chanky-Chank Français," "Grand Mamou," "Eunice Two Step," "Recherche d'Acadie," "Newz Reel," "Poison Love," and more. [ best music films - 1978 ]

The Boomtown Rats: Live at Hammersmith Odeon

Irish rockers who fused ... include "She's So Modern," "Rat Trap," "Joey's on the Street Again," "Like Clockwork," "Looking After Number One," and more. [ best music films - 1978 ]

Celebration of the Spirit

The Choir of Claire ... captured live at the Church of St. Matthew, Northampton, England and featuring a special appearance by harpist Rachel Master. [ best music films - 1978 ]

Dixie Dregs: Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival 1978

This program contains two ... Dixie Dregs. Both on Don Kirshner's Rock Concert and Dick Clark's American Bandstand, the band plays to enthusiastic audiences. [ best music films - 1978 ]

Dr. John: Live From London

This 1983 concert comes ... Live From London includes "New Stack-a-lee," "New Oreans Memories," "The Wicked Shall Cease," "Mac's Boogie Woogie," and much more. [ best music films - 1978 ]

Serse

This release contains a ... Ann Hallenberg and Patricia Bardon are featured in prominent supporting roles. The stage production was directed by Michael Hampe. [ best music films - 1978 ]

Daniel Barenboim: Ramallah Concert - Live Concert

Daniel Barenboim: Ramallah Concert ... the group through an interpretation of Beethoven's fifth symphony. This release also charts the history of the unique group. [ best music films - 1978 ]

Hip Hop Elements, Vol. 1

Prepare for battle as ... down to the underground and recalls the former glory of such hip hop superstars as Grandmaster Flash and KRS-One. [ best music films - 1978 ]

Barclay James Harvest/Glasnost and Victims of Circumstance

Progressive English rockers Barclay ... a truly spectacular stage show, this release is sure to please even the most demanding Barclay James Harvest fan. [ best music films - 1978 ]

Jazz Icons: Buddy Rich - Live in '78

Jazz Icons: Buddy Rich ... a supporting cast he once claimed were the best backing band he ever had the pleasure of playing with. [ best music films - 1978 ]

John Martyn: The Man Upstairs - In Concert in Germany

The Island Records mainstay ... Graham - headlines the exclusive performance film John Martyn: The Man Upstairs, mounted and shot in Germany in 1978. [ best music films - 1978 ]

Machetazos de Machete Music

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Miguel y Miguel: Linea de Oro en DVD

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Lost Concerts Series: Tony Bennett - Complete Live Performance

Long-thought lost, this filmed ... as "I Left My Heart in San Francisco," "Sophisticated Lady," "For Once in My Life" and 13 other hits. [ best music films - 1978 ]




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