Bill Haley & His Comets Review

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(More customer reviews)Before Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, and Chuck Berry popularized rock & roll, BILL HALEY AND HIS COMETS had already scored a number of hit songs in the genre. Beginning his career as a country singer and musician, Haley was a member of a number of bands in the late 1940s before forming The Comets in 1952. They were among the first to combine country with rhythm and blues into the form that would become known as rock music, and became hugely famous in 1953 with the number one hit "Rock Around the Clock." However, once those latter-day musicians became superstars playing rock & roll, Haley's pioneering work was quickly forgotten. Viewers can rediscover Haley and his contribution to popular music with this release, featuring footage of his band performing their most famous songs from this concert filmed at the Birmingham Odeon in the UK in 1979.
The latest Rockabilly craze (the Teds, greasers, brothel creepers, ducktail haircuts) was in full swing in the UK in 1979 and would also see the revival of the Mod phenomenon (similar Beach side clashes between the Mods and Rockers would ensue). Although the quality of the recording is not like today's standards, this DVD has been released primarily for historical value as it was the last ever professional performance by Bill Haley outside of the USA.
Track Listing:
1. Shake, Rattle & Roll
2. Razzle Dazzle
3. Rudy's Rock (From The Film "Rock Around The Clock")
4. Saints Rock & Roll
5. See You Later Alligator
6. Rock Around The Clock
7. Rock This Joint
8. Me & Bobby Mcgee
9. Rock A Beating Boogie
10. Rip It Up
11. Mal Gray Comes On As A Guest & Sings: The Promised Land


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Studio: Kc SalesRelease Date: 11/08/2005

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Celine Dion Taking Chances The Sessions Review

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(More customer reviews)I was thrilled to find this DVD on the shelves at my local Wal*Mart, where it was part of a 2-pack exlusive with the full 'Taking Chances' album.
As a video DJ in a local bar, I've had several requests for Celine's version of 'Alone' which is featured on this DVD as in-studio footage. It's a great substitute until she releases a real music video for it (if ever).
However, upon purchasing the product and watching the DVD, I was disappointed to find that only three of the songs featured are presented in full, even though the video of the whole studio sessions has leaked online and is easily accessable with every song in full. It would have been nice to get all of the songs on this DVD in full.
That said, the best quality song on this DVD is 'Alone' which is the studio footage with the full completely mastered audio from the 'Taking Chances' album. The rest are completely unretouched 'live' recordings, where the audio comes off weak and sometimes muffled. This is especially noticable on 'Eyes On Me' (the official seond single).
It's good to have for 'Alone' but unless you're a die hard fan, you can probably skip this DVD. Buy her DVD for 'A New Day...Live In Las Vegas' instead. You won't be disappointed there.

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This DVD takes a behind-the-scenes look at the making of "Taking Chances"-her newest English studio album. Recorded during the summer of 2007, this is Celine's first English album of new material in almost 4 years. Meet the world-class songwriters, producers, and executives that help create Celine's most challenging and rewarding album to date. Watch exclusive in-studio footage, interviews, and candid moments with Celine as she sings such songs as the rock drive "Alone," the eastern-influenced "Eyes On Me," and the blues-rock anthem "That's Just The Woman In Me." It gives you unprecedented access to the world's biggest selling female artist and what it takes to record such an album.

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