The Beach Boys: Good Timin'- Live at Knebworth, England 1980
List Price:
Our Price: $9.84
You Save: $5.10 (34%)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Buy Used: from $8.00 (click here)
Category: DVD
See more DVD releases
Buy this DVD movie at online store in your country
Canada
Canada
DVD Cover Information
Actor: Al Jardine, Bobby Figueroa, Bruce Johnston, Michael Meros, Mike LoveBrand: RED Distribution
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Color, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 70 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-03-25
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Eagle Rock Ent
Movie Reviews of The Beach Boys: Good Timin'- Live at Knebworth, England 1980
Movie Review: A Classic Performance
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw the slightly edited version of this concert on cable twice recently, with the first time having been Christmas night. It was close to midnight, so the day was almost over. What a way to bring it to an end. We were clapping, singing, and dancing along. I had the CD, but to actually see it was a completely different experience.
By 1980, these guys had been through quite a few turbulent times- squabbles inside the group, Brian's mental illness and drug abuse, Denny's drug and alcohol abuse, the departure and return of Bruce Johnston... However, you tend to not focus on any of that so much when you are listening to the music at this concert, which was the last time all six of them would perform together on stage in the UK. I was amazed by how different their sound was. Although the sunny feeling of their music was still present, there was a rough edge to it, which sounded good. For instance, "Little Deuce Coupe" sounded like a hard rock song. They also performed their latest song "Keepin' The Summer Alive". Carl Wilson, who wrote it and sang lead, was so into it, he broke one of the strings on his guitar.
You could sense some underlying tension on stage at times. During "Surfer Girl", you could see Mike get apprehensive when Dennis left the drums to stand next to him. The two were known for having a very volatile relationship. Carl's mind seemed to wander at times. He would take an absence from the group for about a year, starting in 1981. He wanted to go out on his own, and pursue other kinds of music. Al and Bruce seemed just happy to be there, while Mike seemed to get his biggest kick out of conversing with the audience. As for Brian, he sang a few lines of "Surfer Girl" and "Sloop John B", but he was mostly concentrating on playing piano. Denny was wild on the drums, giving it all he had. He was highly animated the entire time.
Although it was a cold and rainy night, the crowd was not fazed by it. They were having a great time. I had a great time too, watching it. The music of the Beach Boys has a way of making you get on your feet, and this concert is no exception. It is a must-have, if you are a fan like I am.
Summary of The Beach Boys: Good Timin'- Live at Knebworth, England 1980
This DVD was recorded at the Beach Boys historic concert at Knebworth House on June 21st 1980. It proved to be the last time that the original Beach Boys: Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson and Alan Jardine, would appear together on any stage.The Beach Boys are one of the most successful groups of all time, selling over 10 million records in the U.S, with Pet Sounds being generally regarded as one of the all time great albums.
The DVD includes virtually all the Beach Boys classics such as Fun, Fun, Fun, Help Me Rhonda, Sloop John B, Lady Lynda, I Get Around, Barbara Ann, Wouldn't It Be Nice, Surfin' USA, California Girls and of course Good Vibrations.
Track Listing:
1. Good Timin'
2. California Girls
3. Sloop John B
4. Darlin'
5. School Days
6. God Only Knows
7. Be True to Your School
8. Do it Again
9. Little Deuce Coupe
10. Cotton Fields/Heroes and Villains
11. Heroes and Villains
12. Keepin' the Summer Alive
13. Lady Lynda
14. Surfer Girl
15. Help Me Rhonda
16. Rock & Roll Music
17. I Get Around
18. Surfin' USA
19. You Are So Beautiful
20. Good Vibrations
21. Barbara Ann
22. Fun, Fun, Fun
It's entertaining, nostalgic, even poignant... not much more one could ask for from a Beach Boys concert. This 70-minute concert was the last time the complete group (brothers Brian, Carl and Dennis Wilson, Al Jardine, Mike Love, and Bruce Johnston, plus backing musicians) would appear in the U.K., performing a mix of oldies ("California Girls," "Help Me Rhonda," "Fun, Fun, Fun," etc.) and some newer material. And if the show itself is somewhat pedestrian, it's still marvelous to see the three Wilsons together onstage, especially in view of the subsequent deaths of Dennis (in '83) and Carl (in '98), and Brian's eventual triumphant recovery from mental and emotional problems. To hear Carl sing so beautifully on "God Only Knows," or Dennis play drums with such power and emotion, or Brian, vacant but game, contribute a few lines to "Surfer Girl"... well, it might just bring a tear to your eye. --Sam Graham
Similar DVD Movies
One Night Only - Rod Stewart Live at Royal Albert HallSony; Release date: 2004-12-07; DVD
Best price: $7.98
Price in other shops:
Neil Diamond: Hot August Night NYC- Live from Madison Square GardenSony; Release date: 2010-02-09; DVD
Best price: $8.86
Price in other shops:
The Beach Boys - Sounds of Summer: Very Best of The Beach BoysRelease date: 2003-06-10; Music CD
Best price: $7.38
Price in other shops:
Beach Boys - Beach Boys Concert / Live LondonRelease date: 2001-04-10; Music CD
Best price: $6.99
Price in other shops:
The Hollies: Look Through Any Window 1963-1975Uni; Release date: 2011-10-04; DVD
Best price: $8.99
Price in other shops:
The Everly Brothers: Reunion Concert: Live at the Royal Albert HallUni; Release date: 2010-09-14; DVD
Best price: $7.21
Price in other shops:
Beach Boys - An American Band / Brian Wilson - I Just Wasn't Made for These TimesLions Gate; Release date: 2002-12-17; DVD
Best price: $7.28
Price in other shops:
4 Seasons, Frankie Valli - The Very Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons - Live in ConcertKultur; Release date: 2007-01-30; DVD
Best price: $8.00
Price in other shops:
The Beach Boys - The Lost ConcertRelease date: 1999-06-01; DVD
Best price: $9.49
Price in other shops:
Endless Harmony: The Beach Boys StoryCapitol Entertainment; Release date: 2000-03-14; DVD
Best price: $12.75
Price in other shops: