Classic Albums - The Band: The Band | 
| Director: The Band
Actor: Classic Albums
Studio: Rhino / Wea
Buy New: $13.24
New (5) Used (1) Collectible (3) from $11.95
Rating:  32 reviews
Sales Rank: 36992
Format: Color, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 75 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6304928246
UPC: 081227238230
EAN: 9786304928240
ASIN: 6304928246
Theatrical Release Date: 1997
Release Date: May 19, 1998
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Original Rhino Video release. Brand new, factory sealed, with original box/artwork and small hole punch in back panel of box. Ships immediately.
| |
| Editorial Reviews:
Description
Initially associated with Bob Dylan, with whom they toured and recorded, the Band were soon to be acknowledged as a truly seminal group in their own right, truly The Band. Comprised of Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel, and Robbie Robertson, the Band were signed to Capitol Records in 1968 and embarked on a recording career that witnessed eight U.S. Top 40 albums, including three million-sellers. The Band's eponymously titled 1969 album reached No. 9 on the Billboard chart, stayed 24 weeks in the top 40, and was their second million-seller. It is now regarded as a rock classic, emphasizing their brilliant ability to merge various musical influences, including rhythm & blues, country, rockabilly, and rock & roll. The story of the Band and their classic album is told here in vivid words, pictures, and music. Rock legends Eric Clapton and George Harrison, lyricist Bernie Taupin, and musician-producer Don Was pay tribute to the Band and explain why this album is at the top of their classic album lists. Band members Levon Helm, Rick Danko, Robbie Robertson, and Garth Hudson, along with the album's coproducer, John Simon, give unique insight as to how the album came to be recorded in the former residence of Sammy Davis Jr. in the Hollywood Hills and spawned such timeless recordings as "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down," "Rag Mama Rag," and "Up on Cripple Creek." Among the many musical highlights are "I Shall Be Released," "The Weight," "Rockin' Chair," "King Harvest (Has Surely Come)," and "The Unfaithful Servant," all performed in the Band's distinctive, memorable style and underlying their enormous contributions to the annals of popular music history. 75 minutes.
|
| Customer Reviews: Read 27 more reviews...
 Americana on Video: its almost at its best January 29, 2008
Brian C. Hubbard (Atlanta, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Anyone out there who is a huge fan of American music has to get this video. It allows viewers to glimpse into a time not to distant from the Beat poets, and see how artistic striving, and good feeling worked itself into something unique and and fervently American. Even though most of the members are Canadian, they capture the American spirit of Rock-n-Roll and change in a way most groups were incapable of doing. Check it out and then buy "What happened to Kerouac".
 One of the very best..... September 24, 2007
H. Stephen Born (NYC)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is one of the very best "rockumentaries" ever! I loved the whole thing, especially the interviews....especially the ones with the ultra-talented producer/singer/song writer/pianist John Simon-my friend. You might consider checking out John's own recordings.
DVD review September 14, 2007
Carl T. Zellers II (Lebanon, PA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very good comprehensive review on The Band. Gives good insight into the individual members and why some of their songs were written. A good addition to my collection.
the band September 11, 2007
C3 (Ohio USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
you've heard their music, now hear their words. this dvd gives insight into an extrordinary album of the early 70's; a release that was polar opposite to much of the musical landscape of the era. timeless tunes created by five talented musicians. the joy on levon helm's face is rich as he recounts how the harmonies of himself, richard manuel and rick danko were structured. an impromtu version of unfaithful servant performed by rick is just as emotionally poignant now, as it was on the lp. a couple keyboard demos by garth hudson is both pythonesque, and accomplished keyboardist, in it's scope. and with much less screen time compared to the last waltz, robbie robertson has a word or two as well. after viewing this dvd, cue up the band's lp on the turntable, or tray in the cd, and relive this great work once more!
A Great Band August 3, 2007
N. Mayfield
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
After viewing The Last Waltz on the Sundance channel everynight it was on, I was hooked on learning more about this group. Their sound is classic and if you're into The Band you should buy this DVD if for no other reason than to watch the contemporary Garth Hudson play the organ. It will make you smile. Also, check out Levon Helm's book This Wheel's on Fire. An extremly interesting and realistic view of life on the road in this great rock and roll band.
|
|
|
