Billy Preston

전설적인 밴드 비틀즈의 멤버 존 레논, 폴 매카트니, 조지 해리슨, 링고 스타의 이야기와 그들의 마지막 라이브 공연인 런던의 옥상 콘서트를 최초로 담고 있는 다큐멘터리 영화

Filmmakers (and canyon residents) Alexander and Anne Christine Von Wetter filmed this documentary for German Television in the early 1970s as a revealing close-up of an extraordinary period in America. The camera masters and 16mm negative were consequently lost to a devastating fire. Luckily, a lone VHS copy had been made, which spent the next 30 years on the studio shelf. The VHS was found heavily damaged, but a restoration team managed to salvage a fair grade of quality, which has since been remastered.

A documentary celebrating the men whose vocal stylings have carried the torch for soul across six decades.. Featuring footage of Brenton Wood performing Gimme Little Sign and Curtis Mayfield singing Keep On Keeping On, as well as appearances by Billy Preston, Bill Withers, Billy Ocean, Alexander O'Neal, Barry White, Bobby Womack and many more.

The band, which consisted of Bobby Whitlock on keys, Carl Radle on bass, Jim Gordon on drums, Jim Price on trumpet, Bobby Keys on saxophone, Rita Coolidge on backing vocals, and Billy Preston on keyboards, is on fire during this performance. Clapton’s presence most definitely brought excitement to this lineup and while George Harrison adds to the curiosity factor, he plays little more than support guitar in the background. Knowing now what this cast of players would go on to do, this makes for one very interesting watch.

비틀즈의 철학자’, ‘조용한 비틀’로 불리던 조지 해리슨은 그래미 상을 11차례 수상하고 로큰롤 명예의 전당에 두 번이나 입성한, 팝 음악 역사에서 전무후무한 기록을 세운 뮤지션이다. 역사상 가장 위대한 밴드 ‘비틀즈’의 일원으로만 존재하기엔 너무나 깊고 넓었던 그의 세계는 비틀즈 해체 이후 문을 활짝 열었다. 비틀즈 멤버로 활동하던 전성기에서부터 비틀즈를 벗어나 만개하기 시작한 그의 천재적인 예술성, 그리고 진리와 평화를 찾는 영적 탐험의 여정이 펼쳐지는 동안 조지 해리슨의 명곡들이 그의 인생과 함께 스크린 안에서 흐른다. 제멋대로였던 다른 멤버들과 달리 진중하고 조심스러웠던 조지 해리슨. 존 레논과 폴 매카트니의 사이에서 고독했던 제 3자, 모든 사람들에게 따뜻한 동시에 촌철살인을 던지는 대담한 청년, 동양 문화를 서양에 소개했을 뿐만 아니라 결합을 시도한 획기적인 음악인. 그리고 전세계에 영적 영향을 끼친 위대한 혁신가였던 그의 모든 것이 밝혀진다.

Join photographer turned public access guru Ricky Powell in this collection of clips from his influential NY TV show, Rappin' With The Rickster.

To mark the 50-year anniversary of Motown in 2009, a compilation of some of the iconic record label's greatest names filmed live in the BBC studios. Visitors from Hitsville USA over the years have included Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Diana Ross and the Supremes, the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops and The Jackson 5.

Short documentary focused on the background story of the show, including interviews with cast and crew.

An alcoholic former horse-trainer perceives in a fifteen-year-old boy a unique gift of horsemanship and makes it possible for the boy to conceive his dream and pursue it.

An alcoholic former horse-trainer perceives in a fifteen-year-old boy a unique gift of horsemanship and makes it possible for the boy to conceive his dream and pursue it.

A meld of legendary performers and contemporary artists of today who have been influenced by Ray's music perform in this concert extravaganza.

As a memorial to George Harrison on the first anniversary of his passing, The Concert for George was held at the Royal Albert Hall in London on 29 November 2002 . Organized by Harrison's widow, Olivia, and son, Dhani, and arranged under the musical direction of Eric Clapton and Jeff Lynne. A benefit for Harrison's Material World Charitable Foundation, the all-star concert took place on the day of the first anniversary of his death. Proceeds from the film also went to the Material World Charitable Foundation. The film was shot using discreet cameras from over twelve locations.

Clapton, live from Los Angeles' Staples Center on August 18, 2002, part of the sold-out worldwide tour that followed Clapton's 2001 album "Reptile." This concert DVD features live material spanning his entire career. Recorded in concert at The Staples Center in Los Angeles, August 18 2001, this performance spans Clapton's entire career and even throws in a cover of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" for good measure. Based around the album REPTILE, which had just been released at the time, this footage also includes the songs "Layla," "Tears in Heaven," "Sunshine of Your Love" and many more.

샌프란시스코 경찰청 강력계 형사 니틀스(톰 시즈모어 분)와 그의 파트너 퍼지는 어느 날, 우연히 수상한 느낌의 현장을 발견하고 본능적으로 그 곳에 들어선다. 니틀스와 퍼지는 지하실에 있던 폭탄 테러범들과 마주치게 되고, 이들과 총격전을 벌인다. 이 과정에서 테러범 중 한 명인 클레어라는 여자를 검거하지만 니틀스는 자신의 친구이자 동료인 퍼지를 잃고 만다. 그 후 테러범으로 보이는 한 남자에게 전화가 걸려오고, 클레어의 석방을 요구하며, 만약 그녀를 석방시키지 않을 경우 도시 곳곳에서 일어날 폭탄 테러를 예고한다. 이에 샌프란시스코 경찰청은 글래스(스티븐 시갈 분)가 팀장으로 있는 폭발물 해체팀과 공조해 사건 수사에 들어간다. 전화 추적과 제보에 의한 수사가 무용지물인 상황에서 시내의 한 카페가 폭발물에 의해 폭파되고 이로 인해 다수의 사상자가 발생하지만 테러범의 행적은 여전히 묘연한 상황. 경찰은 또 다른 참사를 막을 수 있는 유일한 방법은 클레어를 설득시키는 방법밖에 없다고 판단하고 그녀를 심문한다. 클레어를 심문하던 니틀스는 그녀가 유명한 건축가의 아내였고, 남편이 시내 핵폐기물 지역에 학교를 건설하려는 정부의 시책에 반대하던 중 음모에 의해 사망했다는 사실과 테러범의 실체는 악명 높은 사이코 폭탄 테러범 알렉스 스완(데니스 호퍼 분)이라는 사실을 밝혀내는데 성공 하지만 니틀스는 클레어의 행동과 진술에 의심을 품기 시작하는데.

18년만에 출감한 엘우드 브루스(Elwood Blues: 댄 애크로이드 분). 검은 양복에 중절모, 그리고 선글라스. 그의 모습은 그대로이지만 엘우드는 모든 것이 변했음을 깨닫는다. 고아원 시절부터 고락을 같이했던 제이크는 감옥에서 숨진지 오래고 그의 밴드는 해체됐다. 시카고의 고아원 출신인 엘우드는 어릴 때부터 자신을 돌봐준 메어리 수녀가 운영하고 있는 병원을 찾아간다. 그곳에서 엘우드는 말썽장이 고아소년 버스터(Buster: J. 에반 보니팬트 분)를 만나고 버스터는 엘우드를 따라가고 싶어한다. 경찰 서장으로 근무하는 옛친구의 동생 케이블(Cabel Chamberlain: 죠 모튼 분)을 찾아갔다가 우연히 그의 지갑을 손에 넣게 된 엘우드는 자신이 점찍어둔 자동차를 사서 멤버를 구하기 위한 길에 오른다. 하지만 새로운 멤버를 결성하기 위해 여러 사람들을 차례로 찾아가지만 일은 쉽지 않다. 우여곡절 끝에 윌리스 스트립 클럽의 열정적인 비텐더 맥(Mighty Mack McTeer: 존 굿맨 분)을 새로운 멤버로 합류시킨 엘우드는 버스터, 맥과 함께 밴드 경연대회에 출전하기로 한다. 한편, 버스터가 없어진 사실을 안 메어리 수녀는 유괴 혐의로 엘우드를 신고한데다. 지갑이 털렸다고 생각한 케이블은 엘우드를 추적하기 시작한다. 경찰의 추적이 계속되는 가운데 러시아 마피아들과의 한판 대결, 나찌를 신봉하는 KKK단의 훈련과 모임을 엉망으로 만들어 놓는 등 그들은 가는 곳마다 많은 화제와 함께 말썽과 사고를 일으킨다. 결국 대로변 천막에서 열린 부흥회에까지 참가한 이들은 뒤쫓아온 케이블과 경찰들에게 체포되기 직전에 이른다. 그런데 부흥회 중인 천막교회에서 케이블은 믿을 수 없는 하늘의 계시로 놀라운 노래와 춤 실력을 보여주면서 이들의 새로운 멤버로 합류하게 된다. 드디어 엘우드와 맥, 버스터, 케이블로 구성된 환상적인 4인조 블루스 밴드가 탄생한다. 그리고 그들은 밴드 경연대회가 열리는 곳으로 향하는데.

After an absence of several years (1983's Old Wave had been his last release to date), Ringo surprised everyone by hitting the road for a series of sold-out U.S. concert dates in 1989 and 1990. Keeping with the "With a Little Help from My Friends" aesthetic that produced Ringo's best solo work, the All-Starr Band tour featured appearances by Dr. John, Joe Walsh, Clarence Clemons, Billy Preston, Nils Lofgren, Jim Keltner, and Rick Danko and Levon Helm of the Band. This enjoyable live document does a solid job of capturing the tour's jam-party atmosphere, with most of the guests trading turns at the microphone; Lofgren's wistful "Shine Silently," and Helm and Danko's soulful rendition of "The Weight" are worth the price of admission in themselves. Ringo alternates his biggest solo hits with some well-chosen oldies and generally sounds like he's having the time of his life. --Dan Epstein

Join Petey, Annie, and Osborne as they meet the Kingdom Chums and embark on a fun-filled, colorful quest. Essie, Christopher, Marvelous Mose, Little Miriam, and Little David teach the kids the meaning of the Original Top Ten, the Ten Commandments! With a song for each commandment, your kids will be sure to sing a long with each catchy tune!

Now, for the first time, you can re-live the Beatles legends with this stunning 2-hour musical “Rockumentary”. It’s all there from the wild exuberance of the early Cavern Club days through eight incredible years, to the grim finality of “Let It Be”. See John, Paul, George and Ringo in performance, on tour, in films, recording with George Martin and in rare footage never before seen. Narrated by Malcom McDowell.

"Stony Island gives you a priceless look back at Chicago’s South Side neighborhood, at a time when very few films were made in within the city at all — and features a legion of legendary Chicago players (Gene Barge, Phil Upchurch, Larry Ball, Richie Davis, Tennyson Stephens, Ronnie Barron, and a young Susanna Hoffs) alongside Dennis Franz (“NYPD Blue”) and Rae Dawn Chong. Telling the story of a group of multiracial R&B performers, and how they’re affected by the death of a veteran musician from their circle, Stony Island is an incredible time capsule, and provides a sweetly funky soundtrack to boot!" -- The Cinefamily

A small town band makes it big, but loses track of their roots, as they get caught up into the big-time machinations of the music biz. Now, they must thwart a plot to destroy their home town. Built around the music of The Beatles, this musical uses some big name groups like Peter Frampton and Aerosmith.

Train wreck, some might call it a TV special, proving that not everything was better in the good old days. That includes Rolling Stone Magazine.

The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Burt Sugarman. It premiered as a special on August 19, 1972, then began its run as a regular series on February 2, 1973; its last episode was on May 1, 1981. The ninety-minute program followed the Friday night edition of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. The show typically featured guest hosts, except for a period from July 1975 through March 1976 when singer Helen Reddy served as the regular host. Wolfman Jack served as the announcer and frequent guest host. The program's theme song, a traditional folk song called "Midnight Special", was performed by Johnny Rivers.

A film about the first benefit rock concert when major musicians performed to raise relief funds for the poor of Bangladesh. The Concert for Bangladesh was a pair of benefit concerts organised by former Beatles guitarist George Harrison and Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar. The shows were held at 2:30 and 8:00 pm on Sunday, 1 August 1971, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, to raise international awareness of, and fund relief for refugees from East Pakistan, following the Bangladesh Liberation War-related genocide.

The filmed account of The Beatles' attempt to recapture their old group spirit by making a back to basics album, which instead drove them further apart.

This is a "Fly on the Wall" look at The Beatles' recording sessions from productive days at Apple Studios January 23 to 29, 1969. Most of this footage did not make the final cut for the film, Let It Be. We see the Beatles chat, joke, tune, rehearse and try some serious attempts at recording. Over 75% of this footage has not been seen in this form, meaning inferior copies of some of this footage has circulated, but contained few moments of audio that matched the film.

Will Handy grows up in Memphis with his preacher father and his Aunt Hagar. His father intends for him to use his musical gifts only in church, but he can't stay away from the music of the streets and workers. After he writes a theme song for a local politician, Gogo, a speakeasy singer, convinces Will to be her accompanist. Will is estranged from his father for many years while he writes and publishes many blues songs. At last the family is reunited when Gogo brings them to New York to see Will's music played by a symphony orchestra.

In 2003 Alan Simon created GAIA, a humanitarian concept album dealing with the preservation of the environment and for which many artists responded to the call: Midnight Oil, Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues, Zucchero, Jane Birkin, Cesaria Evora, Billy Preston and others. GAIA, was played before 60,000 spectators in Zurich in early 2004. The album entered the Top five in Australia. A special edition with bonus DVD was also released.