Wouldn't have bought it myself I think, but have really enjoyed seeing many of the original artists in the flesh so to speak.
I've read all the debate previously about the musical quality, validity etc but this does not bother me, I accept it for what it is, a tribute to and record of the artists we knew as black and white photos only for so long.
I also accept the new material as valid in it's own right without necessarily being what I would go out and buy.
However, I don't mind admitting that I got goosepimples just thinking of the buzz that the artists must have got from knowing their records were appreciated and that there was an opportunity to capture it for posterity.
Anyway I believe that much of it was filmed some time ago and many of the artists have since died.
What I want to know from the experts on here is:
1. Who has passed away since ? I know of Popcorn Wylie, Earl van Dyke, Bobby Sheen, Bobby Paris, Bob Relf ?, Edwin Starr, ?
2. Are there any stories around the finding of these artists and the filming of same, I guess there's been a thread at sometime ? (Not one debating the musical merits)
By the way it's only about £10 on Amazon which I feel is a steal for 5 DVDs !
Was bought this 5 DVD set for Xmas.
Wouldn't have bought it myself I think, but have really enjoyed seeing many of the original artists in the flesh so to speak.
I've read all the debate previously about the musical quality, validity etc but this does not bother me, I accept it for what it is, a tribute to and record of the artists we knew as black and white photos only for so long.
I also accept the new material as valid in it's own right without necessarily being what I would go out and buy.
However, I don't mind admitting that I got goosepimples just thinking of the buzz that the artists must have got from knowing their records were appreciated and that there was an opportunity to capture it for posterity.
Anyway I believe that much of it was filmed some time ago and many of the artists have since died.
What I want to know from the experts on here is:
1. Who has passed away since ? I know of Popcorn Wylie, Earl van Dyke, Bobby Sheen, Bobby Paris, Bob Relf ?, Edwin Starr, ?
2. Are there any stories around the finding of these artists and the filming of same, I guess there's been a thread at sometime ? (Not one debating the musical merits)
By the way it's only about £10 on Amazon which I feel is a steal for 5 DVDs !
Andy