Bruce Gowers
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Bruce Gowers is an English television director and producer, best known for work on large scale live music and event productions. He started his career in his native England where his landmark music video for Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" brought him international recognition leading to his relocation to the U.S. in the late 1970s.
Bruce’s varied career includes credits for the live episodes of American Idol (2001–2010) which he has directed from the start, and awards shows including the Emmys, The MTV Awards, the Billboard Awards and the American Music Awards, event specials including Live Earth, Live 8 and President Bill Clinton’s Inaugural Concert at the Lincoln Memorial and music specials for Michael Jackson and The Jacksons, The Rolling Stones, Ray Charles, Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart and Britney Spears. See credits below.
HBO and Showtime provided the opportunity to direct comedy specials with the biggest names in the business: Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Eddie Murphy and Jerry Seinfeld. For Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and PBS Bruce turned his attention to the popular kids series’ Roundhouse, The Kidsongs TV Show (co-creator), The Amanda Show, All That and the Teen Choice Awards.
In the first wave of reality shows, Bruce executive produced and directed The Spectacular World of Guinness Records, America’s Funniest People (co-creator) and This is Your Life.
Along the way Bruce has directed documentaries (for the Rolling Stones and Salvador Dali), ice shows, magic shows (Penn and Teller), comedy series (Whose Line is it Anyway), sports (wrestling, soccer and horse racing), talk shows (Tony Tenille), game shows (Family Feud), sitcoms (The Life and Times of Edgar Briggs) and interviews specials (David Frost with various heads of state).
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For long-time fans, this may be the most outstanding concert by Queen. The reason? It gives a perfect overview of an early Queen presentation. The material, the costumes, and the performance of the members are really great and supported by the hilarious conversational approach of a young Freddie Mercury. In one of the last interviews, the singer Freddie Mercury said that the way he looked in those days was ridiculous; many would argue. The band looked very theatrical and outrageous. That's the way that the orthodox, good old fashion Queen fan likes it more, so it's joyful to see the careful treatment of the performance and the power of the Queen sound when all the members of the band sing together.
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Himself
The story behind the epic Queen single.
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A meld of legendary performers and contemporary artists of today who have been influenced by Ray's music perform in this concert extravaganza.
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Musicology Live 2004ever was a 2004 tour by Prince in North America to promote his Musicology album. The tour lasted from 27 March – 9 September 2004 and covered 96 dates throughout the United States and Canada, fetching a significant profit for Prince. It was attended by 1.47 million people in 2004, and was the top grossing tour of 2004 taking in $87.4 million Also, it involves Prince schooling people to back in the day music.This tour is also family-friendly along with the One Nite Alone...Tour. There are clean lyrics and no explicit ones.The tour is R&B themed along with soul, rock, funk, and pop. Rose Ann Dimalanta is also another touring keyboardist and vocalist for this tour. Candy Dulfer is also the comic foil for this tour though she plays saxophone and lends her vocal talents.
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The Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special was a 2001 New York City revue show by Michael Jackson. It took place on September 7, 2001 and September 10, 2001. In late November 2001, the CBS television network aired the concerts as a two-hour special in honour of Michael Jackson's thirtieth year as a solo entertainer (his first solo single, "Got to Be There", was recorded in 1971). The show was edited from footage of two separate concerts Michael had orchestrated in New York City's Madison Square Garden on September 7 and September 10 of 2001. The shows sold out in five hours. Ticket prices were pop's most expensive ever; the best seats cost $5,000 and included a dinner with Michael Jackson and a signed poster.
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Superstar crossover vocalist Sarah Brightman greets the new millennium with a bold sense of her unique musical niche in this live concert, La Luna. Drawing heavily from her same-titled CD, the material touches on images of the moon that reinforce its ambiguity as a force known to draw together "the lunatic, the lover, and the poet" (Brightman's revealing woodsy outfits and tinsel crown do seem to suggest a sort of Titania-like figure out of a New Age Midsummer Night's Dream).
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This DVD includes the following perfomances: If You Had My Love (1999 VH-1 Fashion Awards), If You Had My Love (video) Madison Square Garden Performance with Marc Anthony, No me Ames (video), Let's get Loud (1999 Women's World Cup), Waiting for Tonight (megamix video), If You Had My Love (1999 Blockbuster Music Awards), Baila (video), Feelin' So Good (video), Plus exclusive interviews from family and friends.
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Arista's greatest recording artists of the last 25 years gather for this May 15th concert in honor of the record label's 25th anniversary. The highly significant place that Arista Records holds in rock history is highlighted here by the high quality of the music performances and the excitement of the celebrities who introduce each segment. Packed with celebrity guests and classic music, this is a once-in-a-lifetime concert.
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Watch 'Princess of Pop' Britney Spears cavorting in the sun and surf in "Live and More!" Part concert video and part travelogue, this fun-filled tv special features eight songs performed live on Hawaii's Waikiki Beach in front of thousands of enthusiastic fans, as seen originally aired on Fox. These songs are interspersed with clips of Britney's down time in Hawaii. Completing this grab bag are three music videos and clips from her "Saturday Night Live" appearances.
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Bridges to Babylon Tour '97–98 by The Rolling Stones is a video from a concert which was filmed in St. Louis, Missouri 12-December-1997 during the Bridges to Babylon Tour 1997-1998. It features a single, massive oval video screen behind the band on the main stage, a stripped-down set on a small stage in the middle of the arena floor, and guest appearances by Dave Matthews ("Wild Horses") and Josh Redman.
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Recorded live at Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank, Fleetwood Mac performs their greatest hits – including the classics 'Rhiannon', 'Everywhere', 'Dreams', 'Don't Stop' and 'Landslide' – and several new songs.
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Sing, dance, and play along with Mickey and the gang in fun-filled musical adventures! It's easy as you read the on-screen lyrics to favorite kid songs! In BEACH PARTY AT WALT DISNEY WORLD, Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Tigger, and The Sing-Along Kids hit the waves and have a ball at Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, Shark Reef, and more. What a cool place to have oceans of fun!
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The "sequel" to the first Woodstock concert, during its 25th anniversery, featuring performances from bands like Green Day, Metallica, Cypress Hill, Blind Melon, Aerosmith, Nine Inch Nails, Rollins Band, Collective Soul, Blues Traveller and The Red Hot Chili Peppers, among others.
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In Let's Go To The Circus!, Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and The Sing-Along Kids head to the Big Top to become a part of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus! With Elephants, Lions, Clowns and Mickey, it's really The Greatest Show On Earth!
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Sing, dance, and play along with Mickey and the gang in fun-filled musical adventures! It's easy as you read the on-screen lyrics to favorite kid songs! In CAMPOUT AT WALT DISNEY WORLD, Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and the Sing-Along Kids pitch their tents and explore Discovery Island, River Country, and even participate in a Talent Show! It's the most fun you'll have on a campout!
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The Hits Collection is a collection of music videos released in 1993 to accompany the Prince's greatest hits collection, The Hits/The B-Sides. Being a single VHS cassette/DVD, the collection is only an hour long and excludes many tracks from the audio release
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A performance from Townshend's first North American solo tour was broadcast live from the theatre of the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York in August 1993. The concert was in three parts: an opening session of eight songs, a complete performance of Psychoderelict and an encore of a further five songs.
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Unplugged is a live performance by Paul McCartney, recorded 25 January 1991.
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The Kidsongs Kids are swept off to SillyDillyVille and the silliness begins! A walk "Down By The Bay" finds a llama in pajamas, a pet pig who wears a wig and a whale with a polka dotted tail! The kids are charmed when they meet "Jim Along Josie", a marvelous orangutan who has 20 different ways to make you laugh. It gets even sillier when the very cute "Purple People Eater" comes to earth and announces his intention to be a rock star.
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Paula live in San Francisco, November 1990.
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The Immaculate Collection is the first commercially released greatest videos compilation by singer Madonna. Released on November 13, 1990 to accompany the audio CD, it contained hits spanning 1983-1990. The collection won "Best Long Form Video" category at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards. Includes the following videos: 1. Lucky Star 2. Borderline 3. Like a Virgin 4. Material Girl 5. Papa Don't Preach 6. Open Your Heart 7. La Isla Bonita 8. Like a Prayer 9. Express Yourself 10. Cherish 11. Oh Father 12. Vogue 13. Vogue (1990 MTV Awards Show Performance)
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Taped in Chicago for HBO in 1990. The sun's too bright, the traffic's going to be bad, there's too many people out there... It's just easier to sit back on the couch and laugh with Richard Lewis.
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The Kidsongs Kids go for a wild ride at Six Flags Magic Mountain, singing and dancing all the way.
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The Kidsongs Kids go for a wild ride at Six Flags Magic Mountain, singing and dancing all the way.
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Whatever You Want - Status Quo Rockin' All Over The World - Status Quo Dirty Water - Status Quo In The Army Now - Status Quo Before You Accuse Me - Eric Clapton Tearin' Us Apart - Eric Clapton In The Air Tonight - Phil Collins Sussudio - Phil Collins Mama - Genesis Throwing It All Away - Genesis Turn It On Again (Medley) - Genesis Solid Rock - Dire Straits / Eric Clapton Think I Love You Too Much - Dire Straits / Eric Clapton Money For Nothing - Dire Straits / Eric Clapton Sacrifice - Elton John / Dire Straits / Eric Clapton Sad Songs (Say So Much) - Elton John / Dire Straits / Eric Clapton
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The sun's too bright, the traffic's going to be bad, there's too many people out there... It's just easier to sit back on the couch and laugh with Richard Lewis.
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George Carlin changes his act by bringing politics into the act, but also talks about the People he can do without, Keeping People Alert, and Cars and Driving part 2.
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Variety magic and comedy.
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Stand-Up Confidential is a 1987 stand-up comedy special and the first starring Jerry Seinfeld with some skit inserts which were co-written by Joel Hodgson. The special aired on HBO on September 5, 1987 from Los Angeles, California.
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In this hilarious stand up comedy, Robin Williams is energetic, witty and again hilarious. It's the number one stand up comedy of all time.
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In this concert, a take-off on the play "A Chorus Line," comic Billy Crystal uses the premise of auditions for a Broadway musical to play various characters trying out for the parts.
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Taped live and in concert at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. in August, 1983, Eddie Murphy: Delirious captures Eddie Murphy's wild and outrageous stand-up comedy act, which he performed in New York and eighteen other cities across the U.S. to standing-room-only audiences. Eddie's comedy was groundbreaking, completely new, razor sharp and definitely funny.Eddie Murphy pontificates in his own vulgarly hilarious fashion on everything from bizarre sexual fantasies to reliving the family barbecue, and is peppered with Eddie's one-of-a-kind wit. Laugh along as Eddie reminiscences of hot childhood days and the ice cream man intermixed with classic vocal parodies of top American entertainers.Experience Eddie Murphy at his best, live and red hot! Delirious! Uncensored and Uncut!
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Recorded at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, California in 1982, this concert was the last date on the Doobie Brothers' "Farewell Tour". An emotional performance containing all their best loved hits from across their career and they were joined by founding members Tom Johnston, John Hartman, Tiran Porter and Michael Hossack. The band are in fantastic form and rise to the occasion magnificently, they can rarely have delivered a better performance. Tracks: Listen To The Music, Sweet Maxine, Rockin' Down The Highway, You Belong To Me, Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me), Long Train Runnin', Black Water, Minute By Minute, Slat Key Soquel Rag, I Keep Forgettin', Out On The Streets, What A Fool Believes, Jesus Is Just Alright, Takin' It To The Streets, China Grove, Listen To The Music Plus 5 tracks from the concert that were cut from the original 1982 film: Little Darling (I Need You), One Step Closer, Dependin' On You, Real Love, No Stoppin' Us Now. Band Interviews.
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Rod Stewart performs 20 full length songs in this concert special.
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30th anniversary special of This is Your Life, hosted by David Frost.
