Product Details

• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Shout Factory
• DVD Release Date: May 25, 2004
• Run Time: 90 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00023BJGY
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,466 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Rock And Roll At 50 is a one-of-a-kind concert celebration of Rock ’n’ Roll’s 50th birthday with early rockers Jerry Lee Lewis, Bo Diddley, Gary U.S. Bonds, pop rockers Lesley Gore, Paul & Paula, Darlene Love, and early British Invasion icons Gerry Marsden of Gerry and The Pacemakers and The Manfreds (successor to Manfred Mann) plus many more as they remind us that "Rock and Roll Is Here To Stay."

The concert was recorded live on May 13 and 14, 2003, at The Benedum Center For The Performing Arts and on May 18, 2003 at the Camberley Theatre, Surrey, England and first broadcast as a PBS pledge special in December. It's now available to own on DVD.

Program:
1. Show Open
2. Whole Lot Of Shakin’ Going On—Jerry Lee Lewis
3. Bo Diddley—Bo Diddley
4. Artists Tribute
5. A Thousand Miles Away—The Heartbeats
6. I Only Have Eyes For You—Terry Johnson’s Flamingos
7. So Fine—The Fiestas
8. What In The World’s Come Over You—Jack Scott and The Jordanaires
9. Hey Paula—Paul & Paula
10. Poetry In Motion—Johnny Tillotson
11. He’s A Rebel—Darlene Love
12. Sealed With A Kiss—Brian Hyland
13. Quarter To Three—Gary U.S. Bonds
14. Maybe I Know—Lesley Gore
15. Do Wah Diddy Diddy—The Manfreds
16. Don’t Let The Sun Catch You Crying—Gerry Marsden
17. Ferry Cross The Mersey—Gerry Marsden
18. Heart’s Desire—Avalons
19. The Way You Look Tonight—Jaguars
20. Mio Amore—Terry Johnson’s Flamingos
21. Lovers Never Say Goodbye—Terry Johnson’s Flamingos
22. Rock and Roll Is Here To Stay—Danny & The Juniors featuring Joe Terry
23. Winter Wonderland—Darlene Love (bonus track)

DVD extras:
- Backstage interviews with Bo Diddley, Darlene Love, Paul & Paula
- Contains both the Dolby Digital 5.1 and the 2.0 stereo mixes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 'Rock And Roll At 50' (Sony) Various Artists DVD, June 18, 2005

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Mike Reed (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rock and Roll at 50 (DVD)

To be honest,I really expected this music DVD to be totally lame,with most of the artists to be lifeless old farts and hags that could hardly carry themselves properly onstage.Glad to see that I was very wrong about that.As it turns out,'Rock&Roll At 50' is quite entertaining to watch.Many very good/well produced performances by the likes of Bo Diddley,playing his namesake "Bo Diddley",Jerry Lee Lewis,with "Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On",Brian Hyland-"Sealed With A Kiss",Gerry Marsden(of Gerry&The Pacemakers)doing two of his gems,"Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying" and "Ferry Cross The Mersey",one time hit maker Paul&Paula with "Hey Paula",The Manfreds playing "Do Wah Diddy Diddy",pajama pop idol Lesley Gore giving us "Maybe I Know"(looking good at 59,Lesley)and Darlen Love(of the Crystals)with "He's A Rebel".Those are just the highlights.Total of 22 songs.Recommended for true pop fans over the age of 55.

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Downhill, August 15, 2005

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Henrique Peirano - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rock and Roll at 50 (DVD)

I already had the "Doo Wop at 50", "Doo Wop at 51", and "Rock, Rhythm and Doo Wop" DVDs before buying this one. I must admit that it lacks all the magic the previous shows had. At first, it seems that PBS didn't have the same budget to produce this show. The stage layout was extremely simple, which isn't a bad thing, but when it reflects something like "the last show standing", it makes you a bit sad.

Nevertheless, the show did have some highlights. I was wondering why The Heartbeats weren't on the previous shows. It was a delight to see them on this one. Other artists that were great to watch were Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Tillotson, Gary U.S. Bonds, and Paul and Paula. Terry Johnson's Flamingos were nice, but it's just not the same without the original members.

Now, for the bad part...DVD production. On Doo Wop at 51, they started overdoing it when it comes to pre-recorded cheering and clapping. This time it bothered me up to a point where I decided that I wouldn't buy any more PBS DVDs if they made another show. I was really anxious to see Danny & The Juniors, but unfortunately I only only got to see 2/3 of them, since it was the last song of the show, and the rest of the screen was used to show the credits. The people from PBS should learn about production and editing by watching "Soul Comes Home", a show/tribute to the Stax Records artists, that had a great stage layout and great editing, which makes us feel like we're there.

Overall, Rock and Roll at 50 is nice to have, since they're all great artists. But do get the previous DVDs before you get this one.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent concert,for all fifties fans of all ages., January 4, 2006

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stewart L (flushing ,ny) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rock and Roll at 50 (DVD)

This is an excellent concert part one of two...from pbs.Like doo wop 50,51,and so much more,they keep the music alive...Part 2 has not yet been released,except through pbs.I own all the oldies concerts from,disco folk ,and british rock as part of the great american soundtrack...Rock and roll at 50 contains 23 super live tracks...If you are a fan of great rock and roll,you will love this dvd...I own and highly recommend this disc..Thank you stewart L.