Serving as an introduction for neophytes and a refresher course for experts, The History of Rock and Roll is a mammoth and, when considered on its own terms, frequently successful undertaking. The series, which was first presented in 1995, consumes some 578 minutes, with 10 episodes (there are no bonus features) spread out over five discs. Its pedigree (executive producers include Quincy ...
The Motown maestro makes a smooth entrance onto the Desert Inn stage in Las Vegas and seems to get, well, winded halfway through the opening number, "More Love." Yikes. Smokey Robinson isn't hitting his full range here, certainly not approaching his trademark, celestial cry of desire and sensual fulfillment. One wonders how this indispensable architect of pop-soul is going to make it through ...
Are you ready for a brand new beat? The gritty urban environment, the burgeoning pride and drive of black Americans and blues, soul and gospel influences combined to form the music coming out of Detroit in the early 1980s. The sounds of early Motown were hopeful AND soulful and, above all, made you want to dance. MOTOWN: THE EARLY YEARS - a unique combination of vintage clips of the orignal ...