Remember the '70's Greatest Hits Live
review by Ed Vincent
The DVD of some of the selected highlights from the
Television show produced by CBS to show the music
makers of the time is a treat for all who lived during
the 1960's as well as those wanting to get a feel for
some of the early cross-over music that is more
common today in the country-pop-and folk areas
of composition and market.
There are also some excellent soul tunes, instrumental
highlights, and some folk based classics. You might
recall the thrill of carefree wild clothes and the start
of many fun times where popular music was very
diverse in its make up.
The Rollin' archives of films have been put to DVD
with love and care and appear like they were being
performed just yesterday, though many have now
passed on. The host of the event, Mr. Mickey Jones,
the drummer for the The First Edition is not only
still alive and doing well, but is filled with wonderful
stories of the history surrounding the time. I would
like to see Ken Burns come along and do a special
with the likes of Mickey Jones who has a rich past
with some of the notable players and personalities of
the time. Listening and seeing Mr. Jones tell the
anecdotes from the era was a real treat for me and
it will be a treat for all lovers of music during the
time period- all good stuff.
It is all highly recommended and available for sale
at the links below:
Sony Music Sight
rememberthe70s.com
Long before Kenny Rogers achieved pop and country superstardom, he was a member of the late-'60s pop group The First Edition, which had five Top 40 hits, including "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town" and "Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)." This success led to the airing of a November 1970 television special, Rollin' On The River, which starred the band. The response was so overwhelming that CBS turned it into a weekly music/variety show.
From 1971 to 1973, Rollin' (as the show was renamed) was a showcase for the hottest musical talent of the time. The best performances from the show are collected for the first time on this disc. Hosted by drummer Mickey Jones (Kenny Rogers and the First Edition), this DVD is a loving tribute to a time when popular music had the ability to cross genres and touch us all. These 14 beautifully restored selections from
the Rollin' archives still cast a powerful spell.
Program Listing
1.
Kenny Rogers and the First Edition - Ruby, Don't Take
Your Love To Town
2. Jim Croce - You Don't Mess Around With Jim
3. Jim Croce - Operator
4. Bill Withers - Lean On Me
5. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
6. Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
7. B.B. King - The Thrill Is Gone
8. Ike and Tina Turner - Proud Mary
9. Ike and Tina Turner - Get Back
10. Billy Preston - Outa-Space
11. Kenny Rogers and the First Edition - Just Dropped In
(To See What Condition My Condition Was In)
12. The Raiders - Indian Reservation
13. Grass Roots - Two Divided By Love
14. Malo - Suavecito
Your Love To Town
2. Jim Croce - You Don't Mess Around With Jim
3. Jim Croce - Operator
4. Bill Withers - Lean On Me
5. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
6. Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
7. B.B. King - The Thrill Is Gone
8. Ike and Tina Turner - Proud Mary
9. Ike and Tina Turner - Get Back
10. Billy Preston - Outa-Space
11. Kenny Rogers and the First Edition - Just Dropped In
(To See What Condition My Condition Was In)
12. The Raiders - Indian Reservation
13. Grass Roots - Two Divided By Love
14. Malo - Suavecito
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