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Shindig Presents Jerry Lee Lewis [VHS]

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Being born in '66, the Shindig! video series was something of a revelation to me; rock'n'roll is supposed to be fun! This volume of the Shindig! series highlighting Jerry Lee Lewis is incredibly enjoyable! I never really was familiar with much of the music of Mr. Lewis until I bought this tape. "Whole Lotta Shakin'" looks like the biggest party on stage (watch for Jackie Wilson and the Righteous Brothers in the sing-along,) "Rockin' Pneumonia" is a percussive rocker, and the best performance (in my opinion,) is "I Believe in You" Jerry sings with every last ounce of strength he's got backed with enthusiastic vocals by the Blossoms (with the great Darlene Love) and the Wellingtons and of course an incredible dance routine by the Shindig Dancers. This tape is gonna leave you "Breathless" everytime you view it! And as one other reviewer referred to, you won't believe what this man can do with "Take Me Out to the Ballgame!" (and what other show would have Neil Sedaka perched at a piano on top of another piano played by "The Killer"?)

Jerry Lee in his prime, backed up by the Shindig dancers pumping their arms like crazy. Poor sound quality and omnipresent screen credits from the original show are the only irritants. Jerry Lee is so good that he even makes "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" sound like a million seller.

This is such a great classic video! The Shindig! recording collections are all treasures, but this may be the best of the lot. This guy amazes! Nice recording quality, considering the age of the performances. Instructions for viewing:

1. Insert your video.

2. Sit down with your favorite cold beverage.

3. Pull the pin on your fire extinguisher.

4. Press PLAY on your remote.

Rhino Home Video release, 30 minutes, B&W. Worth it. Check this out.

Jerry Lee is rocking and rolling through this short but outstanding time-document. Compare this to recent TV-shows of new artists, and you know why Jerry Lee is called "The Killer". This tape is a real collectors item !