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Listed on this page are music DVDs I highly recommend.

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George Clinton & Parliament/Funkadelic- Live at Montreux 2004 (2005, Eagle Rock Entertainment):



George Clinton & Parliament/Funkadelic- The Mothership Connection (2001, Pioneer Artists):



Alice Cooper- Trashes the World (2004, Epic Music Video):



Cream- Royal Albert Hall (2005, Rhino):



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Dr. John- Live at Montreux 1995 (2005, Eagle Rock Entertainment)
:  You can find out more about this in the Dr. John feature of Polar Blair's Den.



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John Fogerty- The Long Road Home: In Concert (2006, Fantasy):



Peter Frampton- Frampton Comes Alive II (2007, Universal):



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Guns 'n' Roses- Welcome to the Videos (1998, Geffen):  Approximately 75 minutes.  This is probably the best video release for Guns 'n' Roses you'll ever find.  More than any other video presentation, THIS will tell you what Guns 'n' Roses was about.  I think it's great that they put all of their music videos (13) in one set.  They're shown in order of release.  You can really see the history of the band in this DVD; the rise and fall.  In the early videos you can see the band liked music more.  As time went on, the band became more socio-political and the music took a back seat.  By the end, they were more concerned about being "odd" so they could stay on top.  The last video, "Since I Don't Have You", is very strange but part of the band's history and worth seeing at least once.  Most fans are going to enjoy the early videos best.  You just can't beat the "Appetite for Destruction" era!  Videos include:  Welcome to the Jungle, Sweet Child O'Mine, Paradise City, Patience, Don't Cry, Live and Let Die, November Rain, Yesterdays, The Garden, Dead Horse, Garden of Eden, Estranged, Since I Don't Have You.

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Michael Jackson- Number Ones (2003, Epic):  No matter how you feel about Michael Jackson in his later years, the early videos are still cool.  "Number Ones" was also the name of his greatest hits CD released that year.  This DVD contains different songs than the CD.  It is Jackson's fourth DVD release and was a fantastic seller all over the world.  This isn't surprising.  With all the junk Michael was doing for the last few decades of his life, I think people were really eager to see all the great old videos in one place.  This DVD has videos from 1979 ("Off the Wall" era) to 2001 ("Invincible" era).  Videos include:  Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough, Rock With You, Billie Jean, Beat It, Thriller, Bad, The Way You Make Me Feel, Man in the Mirror, Smooth Criminal, Dirty Diana, Black or White, You Are Not Alone, Earth Song, Blood on the Dance Floor, You Rock My World.

    The videos for Smooth Criminal, Black or White, and You Rock My World are the short versions.  For an anthology release like this, I think they should have made them the full-length versions.  The video for Smooth Criminal on this DVD is also the "speed up" version.  I'm surprised there are no extras.  It might have been nice to see "making of" documentaries for Billie Jean, Beat It, and Thriller.  "Number Ones" is a no-frills DVD release...from one of the frilliest singers around!  Still, I'm just happy to see all the cool videos again, and you will be, too!  Worth owning a copy!

Rick James- Super Freak Live 1982 (2005, Eagle Rock Entertainment):  You can find out more about this in the Rick James feature of Polar Blair's Den.



Judas Priest- Electric Eye (2003, Columbia Music Video):



Judas Priest- Live Vengeance '82 (2006, Sony BMG):



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KISS- Kissology Volume 1 1974-1977 (2006, VH1 Classic Records):  You can find out more about this in the KISS feature of Polar Blair's Den.



KISS- Live in Las Vegas (2005, Pixelon)
You can find out more about this in the KISS feature of Polar Blair's Den.



KISS- Meets the Phantom of the Park (2005, Cheezy Flicks)
You can find out more about this in the KISS feature of Polar Blair's Den.



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Los Lobos- Live at the Fillmore (2004, Hollywood Records):

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Monkees- Live Summer Tour (2002, Pioneer):  You can find out more about this in the Monkees feature of Polar Blair's Den.

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Nazareth- From The Beginning (2005, S'More Entertainment):

Ricky Nelson- Sings (2005, Capitol Records):

Ricky (Rick) Nelson & Fats Domino- Rockin' With Rick & Fats (2003, Fuel 2000):

Stevie Nicks- Live in Chicago (2008, Reprise):  You can find out more about this in the Stevie Nicks feature of Polar Blair's Den.

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Roy Orbison- Live at Austin City Limits (2003, Image Entertainment):

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Pink Floyd- Live at Pompeii: The Director's Cut (2003, Universal)
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Pointer Sisters- Live In Africa (1998, Pioneer Artists):  You can find out more about this in the Pointer Sisters feature of Polar Blair's Den.

Elvis Presley- Elvis: #1 Hit Performances (2007, Sony BMG):

Elvis Presley- Elvis: #1 Hit Performances & More Volume 2 (2008, Sony BMG):

Elvis Presley- Elvis: '68 Comeback Special Edition (2006, Sony BMG):

Elvis Presley- Elvis: Aloha From Hawaii Special Edition (2006, Sony BMG):

Elvis Presley- Elvis: That's the Way It Is Special Edition (2001, Warner Bros.):

Elvis Presley- Elvis: The Complete Story (1996, Passport Video):

Pussycat Dolls- PCD Live From London (2006, A&M Records):  You can find out more about this in the Pussycat Dolls feature of Polar Blair's Den.

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Scorpions- A Savage Crazy World (2002, Mercury Records):

Billy Squier- Video Hits (2005, Capitol Records):

Statler Brothers- Farewell Concert (2003, Music Box Records):

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George Thorogood & the Destroyers- Video Hits (2005, Capitol Records):

Twisted Sister- A Twisted Christmas Live (2007, Razor & Tie):  You can find out more about this in the Twisted Sister feature of Polar Blair's Den.

Twisted Sister- The Video Years (2007, Rhino):  You can find out more about this in the Twisted Sister feature of Polar Blair's Den.

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Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble- Live at Montreux 1982 & 1985 (2004, Epic):

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ZZ Top- Live From Texas (2008, Eagle Rock Entertainment):  You can find out more about this in the ZZ Top feature of Polar Blair's Den.

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60's Pop Rock Reunion Live! (2004, VCI/Eaglevision):  VERY RECOMMENDED!  Approximately 82 minutes.  This is incredible!  PBS and Time Life got together to host this special music event in Cleveland, Ohio (2003).  The selection of artists is awesome!  There's The Buckinghams, Chad & Jeremy, The Grass Roots, Herman's Hermits with Peter Noone, Tommy James & the Shondells, Gary Lewis & the Playboys, Mark Lindsay, and, at the end, all groups get together on stage to help Tommy James sing "Mony Mony".

    All the artists are just as good musically as they ever were.  It's also amazing that all the guys seem likable and really do enjoy being there.  This DVD is an absolute must-have for anyone who enjoys rock 'n' roll from the middle 1960s.

    Noticably missing from this DVD is an interview segment with Peter Noone.  What the heck?  I really enjoyed him in this program and would love to hear what he had to say.  All the other acts were represented in interview segments except Herman's Hermits.

    It's also important to note that Mark Lindsay is here WITHOUT Paul Revere & the Raiders.

    I can think of many other groups from that time that would have been great to see in this show.  Hopefully there will be other 1960s rock 'n' roll get-togethers made in this fashion.  They could do concerts like this on a regular basis for many years!

Program Listing:

Herman's Hermits with Peter Noone- I'm Into Something Good
Tommy James & the Shondells- Draggin' the Line
Tommy James & the Shondells- Crystal Blue Persuasion
Mark Lindsay- Indian Reservation
Mark Lindsay- Kicks
The Buckinghams- Don't You Care
The Buckinghams- Susan
The Buckinghams- Kind of a Drag
Gary Lewis & the Playboys- Green Grass
Gary Lewis & the Playboys- This Diamond Ring
Chad & Jeremy- Yesterday's Gone
Chad & Jeremy- A Summer Song
The Grass Roots- I'd Wait a Million Years
The Grass Roots- Let's Live For Today
The Grass Roots- Midnight Confessions
Herman's Hermits with Peter Noone- I'm Henry VIII, I Am
Herman's Hermits with Peter Noone- There's a Kind of Hush
Tommy James & the Shondells- Crimson & Clover
Tommy James and Everyone- Mony Mony

Bonus Materials:

Interview: Chad & Jeremy
Interview: Carl Giammerese (of The Buckinghams)
Interview: Rob Grill (of The Grass Roots)
Interview: Tommy James
Interview: Gary Lewis
Interview: Mark Lindsay