Best Music Films of 1981
Bix
"Bix" Beiderbecke (1903-1931) was ... same title -- Young Man with a Horn -- was inspired by the life and legend of Bix Beiderbecke. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Live From Austin TX: Kris Kristofferson
Live from Austin, Texas: ... and Bobby McGee," "For the Good Times," "Here Comes the Rainbow," "Silver Tongued Devil," and "Nobody Loves Anybody Anymore." [ best music films - 1981 ]
Les Contes D'Hoffmann
The poet Hoffmann tells ... his three uniquely doomed love affairs in this performance of Offenbach's opera, Les Contes D'Hoffmann, produced for the BBC. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Ray Charles: In Concert With the Edmonton Symphony
Ray Charles may be ... have fans mourning the loss of a musical genius and celebrating his remarkable legacy in as a recording artist. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Queen: Rock Montreal
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Andrea Chenier
Gifted operatic tenor Plàcido ... French revolution. Staged in Vienna, this production also features a fine turn by Gabriela Benackova in the female lead. [ best music films - 1981 ]
America Live in Central Park
This music performance video ... in a concert in Central Park. Included are such songs as "Tin Man," "Ventura Highway," "Horse with No Name." [ best music films - 1981 ]
April Wine: Live in London
This concert program captures ... London. The setlist includes "Big City Girls," "Telling Me Lies," "Crossfire," and "All Over Town.", and a dozen more. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Benny Goodman: At the Tivoli
Grab sweetheart and swing ... in Copenhagen in this concert video. Along with Goodman are Sven Osmussen, Pete Witte, Harry Pepe, and Don Hass. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Peter Grimes
An apprentice dies in ... sound like the stuff opera is made of, but Britten brings it operatic glory in this three act production. [ best music films - 1981 ]
The Cramps: Live at Napa State Mental Hospital
In June 1978, the ... recreation of the Cramps' Napa performance, which received enthusiastic reviews when screened under the title File Under Sacred Music. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Earth, Wind & Fire: In Concert
R&B supergroup Earth, Wind ... their standards at the Oakland Coliseum on December 30-31, 1981. Highlights include "Sing a Song," "Fantasy," and "Shining Star." [ best music films - 1981 ]
Grover Washington, Jr. in Concert
View Video presents the ... Us," "Winelight," "Let It Flow (For Dr. J.)," "Come Morning," "Make Me a Memory (Sad Samba)," and "Mister Magic." [ best music films - 1981 ]
Heifetz and Piatigorsky
This black-and-white presentation from ... From Cello Sonata." Also includes some at-home and in-studio footage of Heifetz. This program was originally recorded in 1953. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Kenny Loggins: Alive!
Pop-rocker Kenny Loggins gives ... Santa Barbara, California. Songs include I'm Alright, Angry Eyes, Danny's Song, Celebrate Me Home and House Of Pooh Corner. [ best music films - 1981 ]
L'Elisir d'Amore (Metropolitan Opera)
The legendary Luciano Pavarotti ... direction of Nicola Rescigno) provide musical accompaniment, while the production also features the dancers of the Metropolitan Opera Ballet. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Mark Naftalin's Blue Monday Party, Vol. 2: John Lee Hooker and Charlie Musselwhite
"Low Flame Blues" and ... Boogie" are among the songs performed by John Lee Hooker and Charlie Musselwhite. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Rush: Exit... Stage Left
Rock to the sounds ... Rush with titles such as "Limelight," "Xanadu," "The Trees," "Freewill" and "Closer to the Heart." [ best music films - 1981 ]
Samson et Dalila
In ancient Palestine, the ... arias from this work are "Printemps qui commence," "Israël! romps ta chaîne" and "Mon coeur s'ouvre à ta voix." [ best music films - 1981 ]
Talmage Farlow
A musical performance with ... guitarist Tal Farlow is featured in this entertaining video. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Utopia: Live at the Royal Oak
Originally shot in Detroit, ... "Back on the Street," "Caravan," "Lysistrada," "Couldn't I Just Tell You," "Love in Action," and "Love is the Answer." [ best music films - 1981 ]
Billy Squier: Live in the Dark
Hitmaking pop-rocker Billy Squier ... the Dark features 14 songs, including "The Stroke," "Everybody Wants You," "In the Dark," and "Lonely Is the Night." [ best music films - 1981 ]
Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies
The classic songs of ... A Train", "Caravan", "Satin Doll," "In a Sentimental Mood," "Mood Indigo," "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," and many more. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Hansel und Gretel
This production of Engelbert ... Fassbaender and Edita Gruberova in the title roles. Sir Georg Solti conducts the orchestra that plays throughout this performance. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Jan Peerce, Marian Anderson and Andrés Segovia
This 60 minute program ... archival footage of great musical performances by Jan Peerce, Nadine Conner, Marian Anderson, and Andres Segovia. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Das Rheingold
Thomas Stewart and Brigitte ... Salzburg Festival and the Metropolitan Opera. The Berliner Philharmoniker, under the baton of Herbert von Karajan, provides symphonic accompaniment. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Heartworn Highways
Documentary filmmaker James Szalapski ... 1981, by which time several of the performers' features had become considerably better known than they were in 1975. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Hank Williams: The Show He Never Gave
This 1981 performance film ... audience, and enables the audience to see directly into the soul of this self-destructive and emotionally beleaguered young man. [ best music films - 1981 ]
The Woodstock Jazz Festival
Some of the biggest ... Karl Berger. The performers for this show include Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, Anthony Braxton, Jack DeJohnette and Miroslaw Vitous. [ best music films - 1981 ]
A Special Evening with Tony Bennett
One of America's finest ... taped in 1981. Bennett is accompanied by pianist Ralph Sharon, who also performs a solo number of his own. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Norma
Vincenzo Bellini's Norma produced ... by the Australian Opera under the direction of Richard Bonynge with Margreta Elkins, Ronald Stevens and Clifford Grant featured. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Norman and Nancy Blake: The Video Collection 1980-95
This release contains clips ... "Prettiest Little Girl in the County," "The Little Stream of Whiskey," and "Democratic Donkey Is In His Stall Again." [ best music films - 1981 ]
Ultimate DVD: Silver
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Jan and Dean: One Last Ride
Jan & Dean hit ... the finale, Jan & Dean are joined by two members of the Turtles for a rendition of "Happy Together." [ best music films - 1981 ]
Samson et Dalila
This production of the ... the conflict between the Philistines and the Hebrews and shows how Dalila's influence brought about the end of Samson. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly: Live in New Orleans
Frankie Beverly and his ... included for three of the group's biggest hits: "Back in Stride," "We Are One," and "Never Let You Down." [ best music films - 1981 ]
The Magic Show
This program captures a ... Enormously successful, the blend of catchy songs and stunning illusions paved the way for the success of later magicians. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Fela in Concert
Fela Anikulapo Kuti was ... his powers. The hour-long performance features four typically extended songs: "Instrumental Solo," "Army Arrangement," "Original Sufferhead," and "Power Show." [ best music films - 1981 ]
The Doors: No One Here Gets Out Alive - The Doors' Tribute To Jim Morrison
Jim Morrison of the ... End," "When the Music's Over," "L.A. Woman," "Back Door Man," " "Five to One," "Moonlight Drive," and many more. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Dizzy Gillespie: Live in Montreal
Image presents this live ... bass, and Thomas Campbell on percussion for such songs as "The Truth," "A Night in Tunisia," and "Dizzy's Blues." [ best music films - 1981 ]
DJ's Complete Guide
In this release designed ... promotion, and music selection though interviews and functional examples that can be utilized by both beginners and established DJs. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Joe Cocker: Live
This concert film captures ... "You Are SO Beautiful," "Feelin' All Right," "The Letter," "Delta Lady," and "With a Little Help From My Friends." [ best music films - 1981 ]
Killer Demos: Hot Tips & Cool Secrets
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Le Nozze di Figaro
This performance of Mozart's ... Le Nozze di Figaro was recorded at the Drottningholm Court Theatre. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Angel Lopez: Elegiste Perde [DVD Single]
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Billy Cobham's Glass Menagerie
Drummer Billy Cobham is ... ten song set list are renditions of "Wrapped in a Cloud," "All Hallows Eve," "Flight Time," and "Total Eclipse." [ best music films - 1981 ]
Julio Iglesias: Live in Jerusalem
Singer and international sex ... "Quiereme Mucho," "Con Una Pinta Asi," and "Si Me Dejas, No Vale, " before an adoring audience of 20,000. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Donnie McClurkin Again
Live from the West ... Chant (Hail Jesus)," "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)," "Create in Me a Clean Heart," and six others. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Count Basie at Carnegie Hall
The legendary jazz musician ... Clowns." Assisting Bassie at certain points during the show are fellow performers Tony Bennett, George Benson, and Sarah Vaughn. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Dead Kennedys: In God We Trust, Inc
The Dead Kennedys stand ... Bigger Problem Now," and "Moral Majority," from a variety of performances taken from different shows held during the eighties. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Ali Akbar Khan: The Summer Solstice
This release from AMMP ... "Peaceful Day (Rag Brindabani Sarang)." Ali Akbar Khan: The Summer Solstice was recorded in 1981 at California's Scott Hall. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Benny Goodman: Farewell
This program contains the ... recorded. Included in this set are 15 songs such as It's Easy to Remember and The World Is Waiting. [ best music films - 1981 ]
George Shearing: Live at the Ambassador Auditorium Pasadena
In the 1950s, jazz ... exhilarating for longtime fans who may have never had the opportunity to see the master perform in his element. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Aida (San Francisco Opera)
This production of Giuseppe ... character, and Luciano Pavarotti as Radames. This production was staged at San Francisco's War Memorial Opera House in 1981. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Marilyn Horne at La Scala
Marilyn Horne at La ... performs a variety of pieces from some of the world's most beloved composers. This concert was held in 1981. [ best music films - 1981 ]
The Chuck Negron Story
This biographical look at ... as his struggle with addiction. The program also examines Negron's success as an author and as a solo artist. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Chuck Negron: Live and in Concert
This release from Delta ... On," "Out in the Country," "Old Fashioned Love Song," "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "Celebrate," and "Pieces of April." [ best music films - 1981 ]
Los Cardenales de Nuevo Leon: Exitos En Vivo, Gira 2005
The Latin band Los ... En Vivo Gira 2005 are renditions of "Quiero que sepas," "Siempre te amare," "Con dinero puedes," and many more. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Dmitri Shostakovich: Sonata for Viola
Dimitri Shostakovich: Sonata for ... order to protect this documentary from the KGB who wanted it destroyed, the negative was buried for many years. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Walter Hawkins: Live Songs in My Heart
Gospel scion Walter Hawkins ... Medley," "All I Know," "We Sing Praises," "Highest Praise," "Agree," "Give it to Jesus", "A Prayer Away," and "Marvelous." [ best music films - 1981 ]
Live From Austin TX: Sir Douglas Quintet
The Doug Sahm-led Sir ... "You're Gonna Miss Me," "She's About a Mover,""Who Were You Thinkin' Of?" and "Who'll Be the Next in Line?" [ best music films - 1981 ]
Glenn O'Brien's TV Party: The Crusades Show
The year was 1981 ... live television mass mass orgone transmission in a program originally broadcast live from ETC Studios on February 17, 1981. [ best music films - 1981 ]
World of Spanish Hip Hop
World of Spanish Hip ... features music from, and short segments about the life of, a variety of young and hungry Spanish rap acts. [ best music films - 1981 ]
Richard Wagner: Lohengrin
This production of Richard ... Nagano leading the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin as they support performers including Waltraud Meier, Solveig Kringelborn, and Klaus Florian Vogt. [ best music films - 1981 ]
