Motown: The Early Years
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Movie Reviews of Motown: The Early Years
Movie Review: Motown Review
Summary: 5 Stars
This DVD is one of the best products I have seen relating to the MoTown story.. It is entertaining and informative. I loved it!!!!!!!Movie Review: Thanks for the Memories
Summary: 4 Stars
As Barbra Streisand once sang "THe Way We Were", this early day's of Motown brought back the thrill of a new sound that is close to anyone's heart over the age of 50. Oldies, Oldies and more Oldies. I can relate to the feeling of the heart and soul of the 60's. Thanks to Berry Gordy!!!Movie Review: Not all of the Motown Magic has been captured here
Summary: 3 Stars
Despite the title, this IS NOT a collection of archival clips of Motown's classic groups. This was a PBS television concert special featuring performances by some of Motown's surviving early artists from 2005.
I purchased this DVD with the high hopes that I was seeing the original television broadcast with the promotional bits cut out. What I soon realized though, was that alot more had been cut than that! Only about 36 minutes of the special remains here, of the original 96 or so minutes. Many of the performances, artists, and hosts of the evening have been cut. Besides the acts listed on the cover (Martha Reeves, The Velvelettes, Joe Billingslea's Contours, The Four Tops, and Dennis Edwards' Temptations Review), the original broadcast also showcased performances by Kim Weston, Gladys Horton of The Marvelettes, Brenda Holloway, and probably more! Also, the original broadcast featured archival footage of people who could not make it that evening (Mary Wells, The Supremes, etc.) Here, the only saved archival footage, is a few bits and pieces here and there in introduction for Martha Reeves and The Four Tops.
I could go on for hours here about what this disc is missing, so I'll just cut to the chase. This is not a really good DVD. For all of those who saw the special on t.v. and are considering buying this DVD, you are probably going to be very disappointed. However, for all those who want to see what Martha looks like, and are curious about The Velvelettes, and/or just wanna see someone singin' those hits, this might be the disc for you. I really only gave this DVD three stars because it gave me a chance to see Martha and The Velvelettes, and I really like that Four Tops song "Bernadette," even though it WAS NOT Levi Stubbs leading the group. (He's been too ill to perform for a very long time now. But he is sitting in the audience.)
Movie Review: Okay, not great
Summary: 3 Stars
For those complaining that calling this "The Early Years" is misleading, reading the packaging or product descriptions should have clued you in that these are performances from the current acts. You should have been clued in when the bands have names like "Joe Billingslea's Contours" and "The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards."
The performances are decent for what they are...I was kind of confused by the audio on Martha Reeves' performances, which sounded very much like pre-recorded tracks as opposed to the other performers, who sound live. The Temptations Review actually sounds better than the current Temptations, and The Four Tops, even with a younger lead singer, still sound great.
If you can get this for less than $10, definitely pick it up. If not, only buy if you're a HUGE fan of all the songs.
Movie Review: Sad State of Affairs
Summary: 3 Stars
This DVD shows a pretty sad state of affairs. The performers look (and sound) terrible and are way past their prime trying to party like its 1969 (Martha Reeves trying to squeeze in a 60s style dress is particularly pathetic). Imagine a senior citizens home giving a performance at the Apollo Theater and you get the idea.
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