Popular Music Movies on Amazon Video - Page 135

Barclay James Harvest: Caught Live

2002

Barclay James Harvest: Caught Live

2002
7
This program features both a 1977 documentary and a 1974 concert from British cult favorite folk-rockers Barclay James Harvest, who created their trademark style by using symphonic instruments along with more typical rock instruments. The 1974 Drury Lane concert from the London Theatre Royal includes the songs "Crazy City" and "For No One," while the 1977 footage includes performances of "Hymn," "Polk Street Rag" and more.
The Cure: Out of the Woods: Unauthorized

2004

The Cure: Out of the Woods: Unauthorized

2004
2
In the 1980s, The Cure proved themselves to be one of the most innovative bands on the airwaves, releasing song after song with intricate lyrics and catchy-but-complex melodies. This unauthorized documentary strips the group's normally impenetrable façade and looks beyond the music to discern what makes its members tick. Features interviews with friends, critics and colleagues, as well as rarely seen footage.
The Life and Times of Steve Marriott

2000

The Life and Times of Steve Marriott

2000
7.5
British mod rocker Steve Marriott had great stage presence, a unique voice and plenty of angst -- all on display in this docu-concert featuring clips from Marriott's days in bands the Small Faces and Humble Pie. Though Marriott remained a lesser-known musician throughout his abbreviated life, performance selections here, such as "Paradise Lost" "Black Coffee" and "Lazy Sunday," bring it all back for his fans.
Frank Sinatra's Welcome Home Party for Elvis Presley

1960

Frank Sinatra's Welcome Home Party for Elvis Presley

1960
6
Two of entertainment history's biggest stars were united in this special 1960 television broadcast. Signaling the end of a string of shows hosted by Frank Sinatra, ABC pulled out all the stops when it booked the king of rock 'n' roll, Elvis Presley, to be the final guest. Presley's versions of "Fame and Fortune" and "Stuck on You" are terrific, but the duets between Sinatra and Presley, "Witchcraft" and "Love Me Tender," truly steal the show.
Venus of Mars

2004

Venus of Mars

2004
1
On stage, wearing a vinyl corset and stiletto boots, s/he's Venus, lead singer of the glam rock band All The Pretty Horses. At home in Minneapolis with Lynette, her wife of twenty years, s/he's Steve. Born male, Venus is transgender. S/he's "in between" — taking female hormones, but not planning to have sexual reassignment surgery. To some, s/he's a pioneer, courageously exploring a brave new world of gender identity, free of categorization. To others, s/he's a freak. VENUS OF MARS is both the unique coming out story of Venus' gender-redefining journey, and the truly contemporary love story of a couple weathering dramatic changes in uncharted relationship territory.
The Young Caruso

1951

The Young Caruso

1951
6
This music filled biopic follows the life of the legendary tenor Enrico Caruso from childhood poverty in Naples to the beginning of his rise to fame.
A Private's Affair

1959

A Private's Affair

1959
1
Luigi, Jerry, and Mike are in boot camp when they are presented with a chance to represent their unit in competition on a national television show. The three guys are up to the challenge, which begins a chain of unusual circumstances that not only have them singing and dancing at the proper times, but also running into a trio of alluring young women.
The Great American Songbook

2003

The Great American Songbook

2003
7
Sparkling performances by Judy Garland, Lena Horne, Al Jolson, the teenage Dorothy Dandridge and the flash-dancing Nicholas Brothers light up this great documentary that originally aired on educational television. Using rare and never-before-seen footage, singer-pianist and musical historian Michael Feinstein hosts an informative look at the composers and lyricists who wrote America's standards from the 1890s through the mid-1950s.
Bob Dylan: World Tours 1966-1974 - Through the Camera of Barry Feinstein

2004

Bob Dylan: World Tours 1966-1974 - Through the Camera of Barry Feinstein

2004
10
Joel Gilbert directs this Bob Dylan documentary with footage from photographer Barry Feinstein.
Beat the Band

1947

Beat the Band

1947
4
Singer Ann wants back her money that the manager of a big-band has embezzled.
Western Jamboree

1938

Western Jamboree

1938
5
Knowing that is contains valuable helium gas, a gang of bad guys first tries to purchase the ranch which Gene straw-bosses. When that fails, they lay a hidden pipeline to snag the gas.
Metropolitan

1935

Metropolitan

1935
Opera prima donna leaves the Metropolitan to form her own company with Tibbett as leading man. She leaves this company too which means Tibbett and company must carry on without her.
Convention Girl

1935

Convention Girl

1935
6
Wily hotel 'hostess' Babe LaVal navigates booming business, cabaret calls and shady deals in Atlantic City. She meets a soup magnate, and begins to feel it might be 'the real thing'.
Youth on Parade

1942

Youth on Parade

1942
1
In this musical, a gang of college students decide to play a little trick by creating the perfect student. The fictional gal has everything a university would ever want. The trouble begins when the campus psych professor becomes determined to meet this girl. If the gang cannot bring her forward, they will be expelled. They hire a New York actress to portray the imaginary girl and all is well at the end. Songs include: "It Seems I've Heard That Song Before," "You're So Good to Me" "If It's Love," "Man," "Gotcha Too Ta Mee," "You Got to Study, Buddy." All the songs were penned by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne who went on to become one of Hollywood's top song-writing teams.
Fisherman's Wharf

1939

Fisherman's Wharf

1939
6
Carlo Roma and his foster-son, Toma, and their friend Beppo, are living a happy fisherman's life in San Francisco until Carlo's widowed sister-in-law, Stella, shows up with her brat-son, Rudolph, and takes over. Poor Toma gets his feelings hurt and the idea he "isn't wanted" and runs away
Blame It on the Night

1984

Blame It on the Night

1984
7.5
When his unmarried mother dies, custody of 13-year-old Job is assumed by his alleged father, Chris, whom he has never seen. Job is an enthusiastic cadet at a military academy, and Chris turns out to be a top-grossing rock star who removes Job from his beloved school to keep him company on tour. Getting acquainted is fraught with culture shock for both father and son. Written by Paul Emmons
Rhythm in the Clouds

1937

Rhythm in the Clouds

1937
5
Judy Walker is a poor songwriter who, through mistaken identity, gets her songs played on the radio.
Jaal

1952

Jaal

1952
6
Carlos and his sister Maria live along the Indian coast in a fishing village. Tony and Lisa are 2 newcomers and soon Maria and Tony fall in love. This does not go down well with Simon who loves Maria.
The Three Mesquiteers

1936

The Three Mesquiteers

1936
5
When a group of World War 1 buddies head west to farmstead, they run into trouble.
Sing Me the Songs That Say I Love You: A Concert for Kate McGarrigle

2013

Sing Me the Songs That Say I Love You: A Concert for Kate McGarrigle

2013
A Documentary feature film directed by Lian Lunson celebrating the late Kate McGarrigle.