Carl Perkins and Friends - Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session

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Summary: Rockin!
Review: My buddy Bob & I have probably watched this thing 40 times. Carl was a really decent man and a great guitar picker. The fact that George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Ringo, Dave Edmunds, 2 Stray Cats & Rosanne Cash are all there doesn't hurt either. Get the DVD, a fridge full of beers, call Dominos, [turn] it up and be prepared to watch it 3 times.

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Summary: "WHAT DID THEY SAY "?
Review: MY MISTAKE, WAS NOT READING THE REVIEWS OFFERED TO ME BEFORE BUYING. THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A GREAT PURCHASE, BUT I COULDN'T UNDERSTAND A DAMN THING ANYONE SAID. IT'S FRUSTRATING, THAT I CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS. I WILL HOWEVER, LOOK AND SEE WHO PRODUCED THIS EFFORT AND NOT BUY AGAIN FROM THESE PEOPLE. THEY SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THEMSELVES. MY WIFE SAID, "SELL IT BACK AS A USED C.D. -- I CAN'T. IT'S LIKE SELLING SOMEONE A CAR THAT LEAKS OIL.

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Summary: This is what music's all about...
Review: Quite simply one of the best live recordings ever made. Wonderful "rockabilly" and "rock 'n roll" songs, brilliantly played in a "low key" show that's packed full of the sheer enthusiasm that only live music can generate. Eric Clapton, George Harrison & Ringo Starr do much more than just turn out to add "megastar" interest as they're quickly swept up by the electric atmosphere of the evening and, along with Dave Edmunds, Rosanne Cash and a host of others, become part of a hugely talented backing group who are clearly having the time of their lives playing along with a rock legend on top form. Carl Perkins signs off after the final, spine-tingling rendition of "Blue Suede Shoes" with tears of sheer joy streaming down his face - music doesn't get more "real" or exciting than this.

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Summary: Rock and Roll is Here to Stay
Review: Roll back the carpet and put your dancing shoes on - you're in for a rockin good time. Best video I have ever seen - a must-have for anyone who wants to feel 16 again. Transforms you back to when music was music - it doesn't get any better than this.

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Summary: carl perkins and friends
Review: THERE ARE MANY ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE THIS DISC. BUT FOR NOW I'LL CALL IT MESMORIZING. THIS DISC BELONGS IN EVERY MUSIC CLASS IN THE WORLD. IT FEATURES THE ARCHITECT OF ROCK-A-BILLY MR CARL PERKINS. (ELVIS BUILT THE FOUNDATION.BUT CARL BUILT UPON IT.) AND BOY WAS IT EVER A GRANDIOS BUILDING. ONE OF THE MANY AMAZING ASPECTS OF THIS PROGRAM IS HOW LISTINABLE IT IS. THIS IS WHAT THE REPEAT FUNCTION WAS CREATED FOR. IT MOVES YOU TO THE CORE OF YOUR SOUL AND NEVER LETS YOU GO. THERE IS AN IMPRESIVE GUEST LIST AND THEY ALL DEFER TO CARL. AND WE ARE TALKING ABOUT GIANTS HERE. HOW DOES ERIC CLAPTON, GEORGE HARRISON, RINGO STARR, AND DAVE EDMONNS AMONG OTHERS SOUND.? CARL EVEN SHOWS GEORGE HARRISON HOW HE CREATED ECHO AT SUN STUDIOS WITHOUT ANY REVERB EQUIPMENT! MUSIC HISTORIANS SHOULD REJOICE AND STUDENTS NEED TO BE ENLIGHTENED WITH THIS DVD. HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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Summary: Great fun!
Review: This DVD is absolutely fantastic! It is must have for any Rockabilly fan. I would have given it 5 stars if not for the sound that is disappointing like others have mentioned. There has to be a good recording of this somewhere and I hope it is released someday soon. Even with the sound issues I would recommend this DVD strongly

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Summary: Great fun!
Review: This DVD is absolutely fantastic! It is must have for any Rockabilly fan. I would have given it 5 stars if not for the sound that is disappointing like others have mentioned. There has to be a good recording of this somewhere and I hope it is released someday soon. Even with the sound issues I would recommend this DVD strongly

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Summary: Worst sounding DVD ever!
Review: This DVD was the biggest dissapointment in recent memory. I remember seeing this special on Cinemax back in 1985. After receiving the DVD I was compelled to compare the audio to my video taped copy. The seventeen year-old VHS mono tape was superior in every way, audio wise, to the DVD. How can this be? The folks responsble for this DVD should be ashamed of this product. Still the performances by all involved are hard to resist. George Harrison never seemed to have more fun in his life and Carl himself seemed to be stoked by his all-star admireres. The video quality is not all that great either, but the horribly muddled sound contributes to an overall dissapointing purchase.

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Summary: Good Ole' Rock-A-Billy Blues
Review: This is one DVD that you have to get. Carl Perkins,George Harrison,Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, & more.... The talent of all these musicians together is absolutely phenominal. If your a Carl Perkins fan, and love his music. You WON'T be disappointed in this.I have watched this over and over and I sitll find this to be so enjoyable. George and Ringo have idolized Carl Perkins for years.And then finaly got the chance to play with him.And a rare performance from George Harrison I'm sure you will treasure as well. I love this kind of music.And the talent of all put together make for an exceptional hour of the greatest music along with some of the greatest musicians ever. Carl Perkins has that rare rock-a-billy blues.And then joined with Eric Clapton and the rest. This is a must see DVD.

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Summary: Good Ole' Rock-A-Billy Blues
Review: This is one DVD that you have to get. Carl Perkins,George Harrison,Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, & more.... The talent of all these musicians together is absolutely phenominal. If your a Carl Perkins fan, and love his music. You WON'T be disappointed in this.I have watched this over and over and I sitll find this to be so enjoyable. George and Ringo have idolized Carl Perkins for years.And then finaly got the chance to play with him.And a rare performance from George Harrison I'm sure you will treasure as well. I love this kind of music.And the talent of all put together make for an exceptional hour of the greatest music along with some of the greatest musicians ever. Carl Perkins has that rare rock-a-billy blues.And then joined with Eric Clapton and the rest. This is a must see DVD.