1 of 1- Jim Southern
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25 Years Ago!!
On May 11, 1999, the first concert of the P.B.S. Doo-Wop revival took place in Pitsburgh,PA. For a brief moment, many of the great groups of the 1950's and 1960's returned to the spotlight and let us share in the memories of our younger days. I managed to acquire 9 of those DVD's they were pushing and they are viewed on a regular basis. They also remind me of one of my dreams, to sing bass in a classic doo-wop group. Many of the group members have probably passed on but I'm glad they had that one last fling, performing in front of an audience that really loved them. Shooby-do-bop-bah-dah!!
- RobN
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Re: 25 Years Ago!!
Gosh, I remember that so well. I donated to Louisiana Public Broadcasting, got the video cassettes, and still have them. Every four or five years, I'll pull them out and rewatch. They are about the only VC's that get any use. I guess I should get them transferred to DVD's.
A regular on my viewing schedule is Rock & Roll Graffiti, three volume VC, but 7 DVD's with much more stuff, plus 2 more with general backstage coverage. I'll put these on once a year! This session was over a couple of days in Nashville in early 1999 or late 1998. (references to the 40th anniversary February 3. 1959).
- GrimsbyFan
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Re: 25 Years Ago!!
Let me say first that I whole heatedly agree with the comments of Jim and RobN. Both those series were so great at the time, and even now are still enjoyable to view.
To me, the best part of both series was how successful both the PBS series and Rock & Roll Graffitti were in having the onstage performances sound just like the records. TJ Lubinsky did it with sometimes huge instrumental background (strings, all kinds of percussion instruments) and amazing backup singers. There was also a significant amount of post-production work done. The R&R Graffitti sessions were more bare-bones (clearly a lower budget production), in this case a five-piece band and 3 female back up singers. But they were all excellent and helped make the performances sound very authentic.
Saddest part in watching these DVDs every once in a while is to realize how many of these great singers have passed on.