Carl Perkins & Friends: Blue Suede Shoes - A Rockabilly Session
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Movie Reviews of Carl Perkins & Friends: Blue Suede Shoes - A Rockabilly Session
Movie Review: Great Great Show!
Summary: 5 Stars
This DVD features a performance that was brilliant from start to finish. It's rare enough to see such a gathering of talented stars but more impressive was the way every one of them played their hearts out in tribute to Carl Perkins. Plus, they all seemed to be having such a great time doing it. It's no wonder Carl was fighting back tears, and losing the battle, by the time it was over.
Dave Edmunds, who produced the program and supplied his band to back up the headliners, later said that he thought George Harrison stole the show with his "rockabilly" guitar riffs and solos. Indeed, with Carl repeatedly calling him out, George shined all night for his boyhood idol. I particularly enjoyed the mean way George bent the strings on "Your True Love" which was my favorite number of the night. What a song!
But the great guitar bits didn't stop there, not by a longshot. Some other standouts come to mind. They include Dave himself playing a fine piece on "Boppin' The Blues" as well as Eric Clapton showing off with his "bluesy" style in a wild solo on "Mean Woman Blues." Not to be outdone, Carl, at George's request, plays a beautiful Les Paul number all by himself while making the guitar sound like it was attached to an echo box, even though it wasn't! I found this fascinating.
Of course, I also enjoyed the singing as much as the guitar music. Carl Perkins sounded as good as I've ever heard him. I could say the same for Rosanne Cash, Ringo Starr, and everybody else mentioned above.
The 50s medley, with all the performers participating, was worth the price of the video all by itself in my opinion. My favorite part was their covering "Glad All Over" which was the last song Carl recorded at Sun Records and one that George sang for the Beatles on BBC radio years later. It seemed as though George surprised Carl with it during this performance as Carl blurted out that he wasn't sure if he remembered the words, but George sure did. One they got it going, a nice job by all ensued.
I'll close by saying that the enthusiasm displayed by the rhythm section of the Stray Cats, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom, pretty much summed things up. These guys were bouncing off the walls even more than I remember them doing in their own videos. Like I said before, everybody was there having a fun time and playing with everything they had for Mr. Blue Suede Shoes.
In short, you can't go wrong with this one.
Movie Review: Brilliant
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the best music specials ever made. I remember watching on TV when it was first shown and recorded and watched it over and over and over. Below are the tracks and featured artists:
Boppin' the Blues (Carl Perkins)
Put Your Cat Clothes On (Perkins)
Honey Don't (Ringo Starr)
Matchbox (Eric Clapton)
Mean Woman Blues (Eric Clapton)
Turn Around (Carl Perkins)
Going to Jackson (Rosanne Cash)
What Kind of Girl (Cash)
Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby (George Harrison)
Your True Love (Perkins/Harrison/Edmunds)
The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise (Perkins)
Medley: (All)
Thats Alright Mama
Blue Moon of Kentucky
Night Train to Memphis
Glad all Over (All)
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On (All)
Gone All Down The Line (All)
Blue Suede Shoes (All) & Encore
To pick highlights is very difficult because its all great. But for me the rare appearance of George Harrison is an absolute treat. Eric Clapton plays some truly blistering guitar solos, that put all the other guitar players into the shade, and Carl Perkins admits as much himself.
However it is Carl Perkins who is the star of the show and its great to see him in prime form. My only reservation is the picture quality which is OK but could be a lot better.
If you like 50's Rock 'n' Roll and a hint of country than this is an absolutely essential purchase.
Movie Review: Rock The House
Summary: 5 Stars
Everyone who cares now knows that the roots of rock and rock came from a few sources, country blues, city blues, and rhythm and blues of the Big Joe Turner sort and from the white South rockabilly from the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis and the artist reviewed here- Carl Perkins. Over the long haul I believe that the key is that Turner rhythm and blues on Shake, Rattle and Roll that defines the roots of rock and roll but that is just for argument's sake. Carl Perkins can lay claim to a piece of that magic with Blue Suede Shoes (latter covered by Elvis, to great effect, of course).
Whether Perkins is a key figure is the history of rock and roll beyond that contribution is also an open question. However, no one can question that here in a 30th Anniversary show in London to an audience that was perhaps more appreciative than a home-grown one no one can doubt that he rocks the rockabilly with the best of them. As usual with this format we have the guests- and quite good ones in the likes of Roseanne Cash, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton and George Harrison as well as a nice traveling band. Additionally there were some serious dancers, dressed in appropriate 50's style, in the audience for this kind of music. The hit here is, without a doubt, the finale with an all out rendition of Blue Suede Shoes.
Movie Review: Rock Your Blue Suede Shoes Or Your Beatle Boots Off
Summary: 5 Stars
As an inveterate, avid, intense Beatle fan, I was thoroughly delighted with this dvd! Hats off to Carl Perkins not only for being a driving force during the inception of Rock & Roll, but for influencing George Harrison! George Harrison ROCKED! He tore the place up with his guitar playing! If you think he sounded phenomenal on this dvd, be sure to listen to "Beatles Live at the BBC" and George's guitar playing sets the place on fire! Check him out on "Youngblood!"
Although the transfer ain't great, the music and the artists are. Ringo keeps a steady beat and his former bandmate, the nonpareil George Harrison will have you rockin' your blue suede shoes or your Beatle boots off! His revival of his 1965 cover of "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby" brought many smiles to many faces. Gear up that 1963 Ford Falcon and take a trip to 1965 with George!
If you love Rock & Roll, the Blues and some EXCEPTIONAL guitar playing, this is the dvd for you. It is just plain fun and you will find yourself singing along with it and don't be surprised if you find you've started dancing!
Movie Review: Great Burnin' Rockabilly!
Summary: 5 Stars
Do you want to witness the fire of rockabilly? Then look no further.
Carl Perkins was one of the originators of rockabilly. Thirty years after his beginnings, he showed that he could still light up the place.
The show features all his hits and features some rock legends. The only thing I can say about this is that I wish it had more rock 'n' roll pioneers. It is filled with 2nd and 3rd generation (60s-80s) acts like Brits George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Dave Edmunds (and even American cats like Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom). However, I would have liked to see some more 1st generation (50s) originators like Roy Orbison, the Everly Brothers or Jerry Lee Lewis. But that would be legend overload I guess.
Even with the rock legends sharing the stage, they treat Carl with respect and honor him like the teacher that he is.
This is a great witness the rockabilly fire that only Carl Perkins can ignite!