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A Rock N Roll History Lesson
Over the past few years, public television has put on a series of vintage "Doo Wop" and Rock 'N' Roll concert reunions that have been absolutely flawless. This latest dvd "Rock, Rhythm And "Doo Wop", is a total delight to ones ears. Keep in mind all these vintage artists recorded in an era, when vocal talent was essential, to get a recording contract? They did not have modern day computerized overdub technology, which enables many modern day artist's with limited ability to survive? This dvd reads like a who's who of early rock. The architect of rock, Little Richard starts off this concert with a stomping version of "Keep-A Rockin", and the line-up that follows, keeps this concert at a premium level of performances. You get to see and hear Lou Christie, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Jerry Butler, Lloyd Price, Joey Dee and the Starliters, Frankie Valli, Fred Paris and the Satins and the Countours, just to name a few. However, nothing prepared me for the performance of Jay Black and the Americans? After singing "This Magic Moment", Jay gave a performance, that could make anybody from the babyboomer era feel young again. As he prepared to sing "Cara Mia", he joked that he first recorded the song at age 25, and must now at age 62, hit those same notes? Hit those notes he did! Using that opera trained voice, he delivered a powerful performance that had the entire audience on it's feet, showering him with a well deserved standing ovation. If you are a fan of the old-time vocal and rock sound of the 50's and 60's, this is an absolute must have dvd. I highly recommend this to everyone, who enjoys those golden oldies.

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I expected more.
I have the Doo Wop 50 and 51 DVDs, and was anxiously waiting for Rock, Rhythm and Doo Wop to arrive. From the first video, which featured the crème de la crème of the 50s groups, to Doo Wop 51, it was clear that there was a giant leap forward in terms of production. Better lighting, better stage layout, and better sound quality.
Sadly, in terms of editing, they went overboard this time. Excessive use of pre-recorded clapping and cheering really irritated me. There are times where you can hardly hear the singing, because the pre-recorded cheering was so loud. Imagine 5 stadiums hosting the Super Bowl all crammed into one theater. It's simply too artificial. We want not only the authentic groups, but also the authentic reaction from who was there. And believe me, we don't need any extra cheering to get more goosebumps from watching these wonderful groups.
For whoever edited the show, I would also be careful with too much filming of the spectators during the songs and make sure to look back at Doo Wop 51 for better camera angles of the groups.
Is this DVD worth buying? Definately, because groups/singers Fred Parris & The Satins, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Little Richard, The Limelites, Jerry Butler, Lloyd Price, Bobby Lewis, and the absolutely fantastic Contours make it all worthwhile.
I hope TJ Lubinsky keeps on making shows like this, they're a wonderful experience for all ages.

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Marvelous, just Marvelous!
The people who have reviewed this DVD before me have said it all! It is just great! Came across the concert on PBS one night and decided to buy it then and there. After viewing it once I also bought DOO WOP 50 and DOO WOP 51. What a wonderful nostalgic trip to the past! You will never regret buying this DVD.