Popular Music Movies on Amazon Video - Page 64

Little Richard: I Am Everything

2023

Little Richard: I Am Everything

2023
6.4
The story of the black, gay origins of rock n' roll. It explodes the whitewashed canon of American pop music to reveal the innovator – the originator – Richard Penniman. Through a wealth of archive and performance that brings us into Richard's complicated inner world, the film unspools the icon's life story with all its switchbacks and contradictions.
Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes

2019

Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes

2019
6.9
Explore the vision behind the iconic American jazz record label. Since 1939, Blue Note artists have been encouraged to push creative boundaries in search of uncompromising expressions. Through current recording sessions, rare archive and conversations with iconic Blue Note artists, the film reveals an intimate perspective of a legacy that continues to be vital in today’s political climate.
Bathtubs Over Broadway

2018

Bathtubs Over Broadway

2018
8.1
When he started as a comedy writer for the Late Show with David Letterman, Steve Young had few interests and not many friends outside of his day job. But while gathering material for a segment on the show, Steve stumbled onto a few vintage record albums that would change his life forever.
Music and Lyrics

2007

Music and Lyrics

2007
6.4
A washed-up '80s pop star gets a chance at a comeback when reigning pop diva Cora Corman invites him to write & record a duet with her, but there's a problem--Alex hasn't written a song in years; he's never written lyrics and he has to come up with a hit in a matter of days.
The Devil and Daniel Mouse

1978

The Devil and Daniel Mouse

1978
6.8
When a young female mouse makes a deal with the devil to become a rock star and learns the price, her boyfriend has to help her avoid damnation.
The Art of Destruction

2025

The Art of Destruction

2025
The unique music documentary about the legendary thrash metal band Destruction.
The High Note

2020

The High Note

2020
7
Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis, a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights. Maggie is Grace’s overworked personal assistant who’s stuck running errands, but still aspires to her childhood dream of becoming a music producer. When Grace’s manager presents her with a choice that could alter the course of her career, Maggie and Grace come up with a plan that could change their lives forever.
Amazing Grace

2018

Amazing Grace

2018
7.2
A behind-the-scenes documentary about the recording of Aretha Franklin's best-selling album finally sees the light of day more than four decades after the original footage was shot.
Yoshiki: Under the Sky

2023

Yoshiki: Under the Sky

2023
10
YOSHIKI produced and collaborated with artists from various countries such as the United States, Europe, China, and Japan with songs he arranged himself. "Yoshiki Under the Sky" will be released ahead of the world in Japan on Friday September 8th. This project started with YOSHIKI's message to the whole world that we can overcome any difficulties, even in a time of global crisis.
Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban)

2024

Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban)

2024
9
In 1994, Whitney Houston took the stage in Durban, South Africa, making her the first major Western musician to visit the newly unified, post-apartheid nation following President Nelson Mandela’s winning election. This performance was more than a concert; it was a celebration of freedom, hope, and unity. Whitney’s powerhouse voice and emotional delivery brought joy and inspiration to a country newly liberated. Now, 30 years after the historic visit, The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) comes to the big screen for the first time. Digitally remastered in 4K and featuring newly-enhanced audio, the film captures every note, every cheer, every tear, immortalizing a night that transcended music and became a beacon of change and celebration.
Hair

1979

Hair

1979
7.3
Upon receiving his draft notice and leaving his family ranch in Oklahoma, Claude heads to New York and befriends a tribe of long-haired hippies on his way to boot camp.
David Byrne's American Utopia

2020

David Byrne's American Utopia

2020
7.6
A filmed version of David Byrne's Broadway show, a unifying musical celebration that inspires audiences to connect to each other and to the global community.
Alter Bridge - Live at the Royal Albert Hall (featuring The Parallax Orchestra)

2018

Alter Bridge - Live at the Royal Albert Hall (featuring The Parallax Orchestra)

2018
9.8
Some nights are just pure magic! In October of 2017, hard rock titans Alter Bridge took to the stage of the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London for two very special headline shows. Myles Kennedy, Mark Tremonti, Brian Marshall and Scott Phillips treated the capacity crowds to selections from their entire musical catalog. The set list included some of the band’s biggest hits; rarities and even a few songs the band had never previously performed live. Adding another career first for the band, Alter Bridge was joined on stage by conductor Simon Dobson and the 52-piece Parallax Orchestra. Together, everyone on stage during those two extraordinary nights treated the combined crowd of over 10,000 fans to an unforgettable music experience. Now those two performances have been combined in to one full length, epic concert that is to be shared with fans around the globe in Alter Bridge: Live At The Royal Albert Hall.
Electric Dreams

1984

Electric Dreams

1984
6.3
Miles buys himself a state-of-the-art computer that starts expressing thoughts and emotions after having champagne spilled on it. Things start getting out of hand when both Miles and Edgar, the computer, fall in love with Madeline, an attractive neighbor.
The Buddy Holly Story

1978

The Buddy Holly Story

1978
7.2
A chronicle of the rise and brief career of rock 'n' roll star Buddy Holly, who aspires to play music the way he wants it to sound. Holly and his band, the Crickets, are first invited to record in Nashville, where they encounter creative differences with the producing staff. Later they play a major booking at the Apollo Theater, scheduled there under the mistaken assumption that they're a black band. Holly's career eventually goes solo -- until the tragic day the music dies.
George Strait: The Cowboy Rides Away

2014

George Strait: The Cowboy Rides Away

2014
10
It was a concert fit for a king. Filmed live from his final show in Dallas, Texas, George Strait performs some of his most-loved hits and shares the stage with many famous friends. You'll love the reigning ACM and CMA entertainer of the year's duets with Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert and Martina McBride. The special features new interviews with Strait, along with a selection of his incredible 60 No. 1 hits performed at the farewell tour, including "Fool Hearted Memory," "I Can Still Make Cheyenne," "Check Yes Or No" and "The Cowboy Rides Away."
Flamenco at 5:15

1983

Flamenco at 5:15

1983
6.5
In this Oscar Winning documentary short film, students in their final year at the National Ballet School of Canada are seen learning the flamenco from Susana and Antonio Robledo, who come to the school every winter to conduct classes which are held after the day's regular schedule has ended.
Dead Mail

2024

Dead Mail

2024
6
An ominous help note finds its way to a 1980s post office, connecting a dead letter investigator to a kidnapped keyboard technician.
Glenn Gould: Hereafter

2006

Glenn Gould: Hereafter

2006
8
A retrospective of the life and work of Glenn Gould, Hereafter synthesizes an incredible wealth of archival material from various sources.
Eve After Dark

2023

Eve After Dark

2023
From Super Bowl LVI recognition to ushering in the rap group N.W.A, Eve After Dark explores the legacy of the first hip-hop club on the West Coast.