Best Music Films of 1980
Memories of Duke
This musical tour takes ... Ellington are "Take the "A" Train," "Satin Doll," "I Got it Bad and That Ain't Good," and "Sophisticated Lady." [ best music films - 1980 ]
Divine Madness!
Bette Midler's wildly funny ... Love") along with Bruce Springsteen's "E Street Shuffle," om Waits' "Shiver Me Timbers," and the Faces' "Stay With Me." [ best music films - 1980 ]
The Pirates of Penzance
The Broadway adaption of ... decides he wants to go straight. Unfortunately, his mentor, the king of the pirates, has other things in mind. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Manon Lescaut
Puccini's Manon Lescaut opens ... find a means of supporting themselves. They wander aimlessly, until Manon, exhausted and broken, dies in Des Grieux's embrace. [ best music films - 1980 ]
ABBA: Waterloo
This is a musical ... in which the popular Swedish rock group ABBA gives a concert. Includes such hits as Waterloo and Dancin' Queen. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Anita O'Day: Live at Ronnie Scotts
This music performance video ... Anita O'Day, live at Ronnie Scott's, performing some of her jazz best. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Buzzcocks: Auf Wiedersehen
British pop-punk pioneers the ... numbers from the group's final period, including "Airwaves Dream," "Why She's a Girl from the Chainstore," and "Strange Things"." [ best music films - 1980 ]
Cud: When at Home Film Me
This musical performance video ... live music from the band, Cud. [ best music films - 1980 ]
The Clash: Rude Boy
This is a musical ... band doing tunes like "White Rio," and "I Fought the Law." Included are rare film of early Clash shows. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Cutting Crew: Live at Full House
This musical performance video ... Hamburg and covers tunes like "AnyTolor," "Feeling," and many others. [ best music films - 1980 ]
The Dukes of Dixieland: Tribute to Jelly Roll Morton
A musical presentation featuring ... and the Dukes of Dixieland. Tunes include "Wolverine Blues," "Buddy Bolden Blues," and "New Orleans Joys," and many others. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Elektra
Richard Strauss's operatic adaptation ... his death. Elektra also features Leonie Rysanek, Robert Nagy, and Mignon Dunn; James Levine conducts the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Extreme Noise Terror: From One Extreme to Another
Music performance. Britcore. Includes: ... "False Prophet," "Murder," "Bullsh*t Propaganda," and "Another Nail in the Coffin." [ best music films - 1980 ]
Grateful Dead: Dead Ahead
Even though the long, ... that missed the live experience will catch a glimmer of why the Dead kept trucking for over 30 years. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Ian Gillan: Live at the Rainbow 1977
This musical performance features ... former lead singer from Deep Purple. Tunes include "Smoke On the Water," "Child In Time" and others. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Janet Baker: Full Circle
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Johnnie Taylor: Live in Dallas
This feature is a ... video that highlights eleven gospel songs, live from the Fairmont Hotel in Dallas, TX. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Joni Mitchell: Shadows and Light
One of the most ... songs performed during the show are "Coyote", "Why Do Fools Fall In Love", and "Edith and the King Pin". [ best music films - 1980 ]
Kidsongs: A Day at Camp
Part of the Kidsongs ... including "On Top of Spaghetti," "The Ants Go Marching," "The Old Grey Mare," "Whistle While You Work," and more. [ best music films - 1980 ]
The Kinks: One for the Road
The Kinks have proved ... Shindig and Ready, Steady, Go. Also included is a bonus performance of "Where Have All the Good Times Gone." [ best music films - 1980 ]
The Last of the Blue Devils: The Kansas City Jazz Story
Last of the Blue ... Blue Devils was produced and directed by Bruce Ricker, who later turned out a praiseworthy documentary on Thelonious Monk. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Saxon: Live
"Suzie Hold On," "Never ... and "747" are among the songs performed. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise
Sun Ra stands in ... the music by the strange verbalizations and appearance of Sun Ra - viewers will have to decide for themselves. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Taj Mahal: Live at Ronnie Scott's
This musical performance includes ... music from Taj Mahal's favorite small club. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Tony Palmer's Film About Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was...
This musical documentary profiles ... With a running time of 102 minutes, this award-winning video hits all the right notes for the classical aficionado. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Say Amen, Somebody
Say Amen, Somebody is ... the Barrett Sisters, and the O'Neill Brothers. Just try sitting still in your chair while experiencing Say Amen, Somebody. [ best music films - 1980 ]
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
Let Malcolm McLaren show ... band's front man is hardly in the movie. The rest of the group broke up a few months later. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Meeting of the Spirits: Live at Royal Albert Hall
This concert film captures ... when they joined forces in order to tour. This program is highly recommended to any jazz or guitar enthusiast. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Russian Opera at the Bolshoi: The Vintage Years
This documentary is an ... film combines educated insight and informed commentary on Russian operatic music with an appealing selection of operatic performances. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Jack Bruce and Friends: Live
Cream guitarist Jack Bruce ... and "Hit and Run." The DVD release of the film offers a biography and a discography of the musician. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Leon Russell and The New Grass Revival
Musician extraordinaire Leon Russell ... and "Jumpin' Jack Flash." The DVD release of this concert includes additional audio tracks, and biographies of the artists. [ best music films - 1980 ]
John Lee Hooker: Live in Montreal
This 1980 concert film ... in the Mood," and "Chicken and Gravy." The DVD release of the film includes additional footage of the guitarist. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Samson: Biceps of Steel
While he later became ... footage to fans of vintage NWOBHM sounds and Iron Maiden obsessives. Songs featured are "Hard Times" and "Vice Versa." [ best music films - 1980 ]
The Beach Boys: Good Timin' - Live at Knebworth, England 1980
This video captures a ... B," and over a dozen more. The DVD of the concert contains the band discussing some of the songs. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Marvin Gaye: Live in Montreux 1980
Marvin Gaye performed at ... the Grapevine," the sexy "Let's Get It On,", and his early hits "I'll Be Doggone," and "Ain't That Peculiar." [ best music films - 1980 ]
Divas + Divas: Serie Platino
Fans of divas and ... featuring nine of the best clips from 2003. Featured artists include Gisselle, Rosario, Aterciopelados, Daniela Mercury, and Natalia Oreiro. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Dorinda Clark-Cole Live
The concert film Dorinda ... "I'm Coming Out," "You Can't Hurry God," "If It Had Not Been For the Lord," and "I'm Still Here." [ best music films - 1980 ]
Paul Simon: Live at The Tower Theatre
In 1980, Paul Simon ... by the Schoolyard," "Late in the Evening," "Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover," "The Sound of Silence," and more. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Hank Williams: The Man and His Music
Hank Williams was one ... Lee ("Jambalaya"), Rufus Thomas ("My Bucket's Got a Hole in It"), Hank Williams Jr. ("Hey Good Lookin'"), and more. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Albert King: Live in Sweden
The mercurial blues guitarist ... Sky Is Crying," "Born Under a Bad Sign," "Cadillac Assembly Line," "Cold Woman with a Warm Heart," and more. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Devo: Live 1980
Devo: Live 1980 captures ... "Whip It," "Uncontrollable Urge," "Come Back Jonee," "Freedom of Choice," and their cover of the Rolling Stones classic "Satisfaction." [ best music films - 1980 ]
Donnie McClurkin: Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs
Donnie McClurkin offers both ... Name)," "I Call You Holy," "What Child Is This," "Days Of Elijah," "Sweet Hour of Prayer," and many more. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Donny Osmond: Live at Edinburgh Castle
Former teen idol Donny ... Little Girl," "What I Meant to Say," "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love," "Crazy Horses," and many more. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Ernie Haase and Signature Sound
The prolific Bill and ... in the Highest," "I'm Telling the World About His Love," "Do You Want to Be Forgiven," and many more. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Lo Esencial de Banda
Part of the o ... Los Nunca" by El Coyote Y Su Banda Tierra Santa and "Se Me Notan Tus Besos" by Graciela Beltran. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Lo Esencial de Cumbias
Ten more Latin music ... de Cumbias includes "Me Quiero Casar" by Control, "Techno Cumbia" by Selena, and "La Negra Tomasa" by DJ Kane. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Lo Esencial de Latin Rock
Music videos from ten ... Catupecu Machu, "I'm Not In Love" by Charly Garcia, and "Te Quiero Comer La Boca" by La Mosca Tse-Tse. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Lo Esencial de Norteno
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Lo Esencial de Pop
Part of their Lo ... Rubio, "No Te He Robado Nada" by Myriam Hernandez, and "No Puedo Dejar De Pensar En Ti" by Pandora. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Live From Austin TX: Tony Joe White
Louisiana-based country-flavored rocker Tony ... "Red Neck Woman", "Lustful Earl and the Married Woman", "I Came here to Party", and "300 Pounds of Hungry". [ best music films - 1980 ]
VH1 Metal Mania: Stripped Across America Tour Live
The greatest songs in ... of their all-time favorites, the stage is set for a night of music that metal fans will never forget. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Gillan: Live Edinburgh 1980
Gillan: Live Edinburgh 1980 ... became famous as the lead singer of Deep Purple, and fronted a number of bands he named after himself. [ best music films - 1980 ]
James Brown: Soul Session
The release James Brown: ... Midnight Hour," Palmer's "Addicted to Love," Franklin's "Jimmy Lee," Cocker covering "When a Man Loves a Woman," and more. [ best music films - 1980 ]
Soda Stereo: Confort y Musica Para Volar
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