28 reviews
Sales Rank: 45908

Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 190
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.6

MPN: E1812
ISBN: 0790780925
UPC: 794051181220
EAN: 9780790780924
ASIN: B00009RDHK

Theatrical Release Date: 2001
Release Date: September 16, 2003
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Over its incredible 16-year run from 1971-1987 The Old Grey Whistle Test was THE destination in the U.K. to see cutting ed live performances by the hottest emerging acts in music. Until now! On Sept. 16 BBC Video is importing a DVD jam-packed with 28 vintage live performances from The Old Grey Whistle Test. Most have NEVER BEEN SEEN IN THE U.S. The first in a series of three Old Grey Whistle Test DVD compilations to be exported to the U.S. The Old Grey Whistle Test features performances by such legends as John Lennon Elton John Bob Marley Lynyrd Skynyrd Rory Gallagher The Police REM and U2 often at the start of their legendary careers! PLUS historic interviews with Mick Jagger John Lennon Keith Richards Robert Plant Bruce Springsteen and Elton John - over three hours of music and interviews in total - all on one DVD that will be a must have for music fans everywhere! Complete Playlist (in order of appearance on the program): Alice Cooper "Under My Wheels"; Elton John "Tiny Dancer"; Curtis Mayfield "We Gotta Have Peace"; Randy Newman "Political Science"; Bill Withers "Ain't No Sunshine"; Rory Gallagher "Hands Off"; The Wailers "Stir It Up"; Roxy Music "Do The Strand"; The Edgar Winter Group "Frankenstein"; Captain Beefheart "Upon the My O My"; Little Feat "Rock 'n' Roll Doctor"; John Lennon "Stand By Me"; Lynyrd Skynyrd "Freebird"; Emmylou Harris "Amarillo"; Bonnie Raitt "Too Long At The Fair"; Tom Waits "Tom Traubert's Blues"; Talking Heads "Psycho Killer"; XTC "Statue of Liberty"; Blondie "(I'm Always Touched By Your) Presence Dear"; Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers "American Girl" The Police "Can't Stand Losing You"; Bruce Springsteen "Rosalita"; Iggy Pop "I'm Bored"; The Specials "Message to You Rudi"; The Damned "Smash It Up/I Just Can't Be Happy Today"; The Ramones "Rock 'n' Roll High School"; U2 "I Will Follow"; REM "Moon River" / "Pretty Persuasion"Running Time: 192 min. Genre: MUSIC DVD/CONCERTS UPC: 794051181220 Manufacturer No: E1812

Amazon.com
For better and for worse, The Old Grey Whistle Test was probably the most resolutely serious music program ever broadcast on television. During its 16-year run it showcased only the most earnest exponents of whichever musical style was currently popular, and given that the program's heyday coincided with the early '70s, some of the footage included here (e.g., the prog noodlings of the Edgar Winter Group) will provide humor as exquisite as only unintentional comedy can. However, the good stuff collected here is very good, both in terms of performance (Tom Petty snarling "American Girl", a pre-irony U2 whooping up "I Will Follow") and historical interest, notably a shockingly youthful Elton John crooning "Tiny Dancer." The 180-minute DVD offers remarkably pristine picture and extraordinarily vivid sound, regardless of vintage. However, the menu won't allow direct access to the individual songs other than through the artist gallery (and there is a "Random play" option), and the track listing itself is unhelpfully hidden in the packaging. --Andrew Mueller and Mark Walker

Customer Reviews: Read 23 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

Superb musical memories November 28, 2007
This double DVD of the BBC's music show from the early 70's to the 80's is a fabulous compilation of the best stuff from the show. Of course you are unlikely to like everything on here as we have the full spectrum of 70's and 80's music. So theres Captain Beefheart, The Ramones, John Martyn, Simply Red, Elton John, Focus and Val Doonican to name but seven of the range of artists over the two discs.

On the second volume of OGWT it emerges (at least on the UK version) that not everything was live on the show. Sometimes its really difficult to tell if the bands are miming or not if they are being professional about their job. However as a general rule artists who were effectively 'unplugged' were generally live, whereas bands that required a lot of gear were miming. However this is never mentioned on this first 2 DVD volume.

My favourites of the 2 DVD's are the late Curtis Mayfield performing "We Gotta Have Peace", Tim Buckleys amazing version of "Dolphins" and a rare chance to Randy Newman live performing "Political Science". The presenters are quite interesting to listen to. Mark Ellen tells one allegedly very funny true story about Captain Beefheart when he was a vacuum cleaner salesman.

All in all its a great package, but music being so subjective, you're not going to like it all, unless you have a really eclectic taste in 70's and 80's rock music.

4 out of 5 stars

Great clips,but...... November 14, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

I love the clips of some of the artists and the interviews(though some of them could've been a little bit longer),but do we really need the hosts introducing each clip? Also,there isn't any SCENE SELECTION to click on either!! The guy said that Elton was suppose to do 2 songs,but all we get is one?? I'm sure the other artists and groups did more than just one song,but why not have the whole performance instead??

5 out of 5 stars

Old Grey Whistle Test September 15, 2005
4 out of 9 found this review helpful

A great collection of performances. A must have for music lovers

5 out of 5 stars

British Don Kershner!!! July 28, 2005
6 out of 7 found this review helpful

If you grew up in the 1970's watching Don Kershner's Rock Concert late on Saturday Nights, this DVD IS FOR YOU!!! Don't let the title of this masterpiece scare you away because it is SOLID R&R!! Nothing but GEMS here. Elton John, John Lennon, Alice Cooper, Bill Withers, etc. It even crosses into the 1980's w/Talking Heads, Roxy Music, The Ramones, U2, etc. Great work of art!

4 out of 5 stars

Frankenstein is the best January 6, 2005
10 out of 10 found this review helpful

this dvd is one of the best. although some are lip-sync jobs, such as Alice Cooper, Roxy Music and a few others are suspect. Lynyrd Skynrd's never ending performance of Free Bird is somewhat lethargic. but the highlights outweigh the bad. these are Rory Gallagher, Captain Beefheart, Tom Waits, Bill Withers, Ramones (Joey has a double tracked vocal, hmmm), and Edgar Winter Group's unbelievable performance of Frankenstein. the sound and picture quality are spectacular on this dvd, well worth picking up.

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