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Sweetwater - A True Rock Story [VHS]

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For people who think everyone was out of it during the late sixties.Don't be fooled,this tape reveals one of the least known musicans that were light-years ahead in fusion music.Recreation of this little known band was more than fatefully reproduced in tale of a great group that should have remembered as one of the best groups at woodstock (1969).A must buy for the music lover.

When I first saw this movie it was only becuase I like movies based on true stories, then when I saw Amy Jo Jhonson I thought oh my god the pink ranger is actually making her career work. The movie was very sad and I thought oh my god how could such a thing happen to a nice girl, then when I saw the rest of the movie I was hooked I saw this movie every chance I could. Amy Jo Jhonson did such an amazing job and her singing was so incredible. It proved that even the worst things could end up being the best things.

The movie was fantastic! it has romance, tragedy and a hint of comedy. Even though it plays off in the 60's it has a great plot and the music is fabulous!! It is my fave old-school movie in the history of movies. Everyone of all ages should go and see it. You won't regret it...

Hey all you classic rockers, new age hippies, yuppies, Music history fans or anybody out there that wants to experience a bit of groovy history, this is an excellent and entertaining true story. It does a good job of recreating allot of the look and feel of the 60s and early 70s even though it was a "made for TV" movie. This is a real story about a real gifted band and a gifted young woman who experienced an all to real tragedy. If you did not know this was fact you would think it was just typical Hollywood fiction. That fact that it's real gives it a powerful appeal. You need to see and hear this. This band had potential to impact and change the direction of music in their day. They were ahead of their time in many ways. You can also get their new Reunion CD, "Live at Last" and other CDs here on Amazom.com. They are the perfect companions to this movie. If you are a fan of the 60s and early 70s, if you are a music history buff or just want to experience some escapist entertainment with a true edge to it then check this movie out. It is really cool. Enjoy!!!

That's why I think this movie didn't really do it for me. I saw the original Sweetwater in concert and was swept away by the total experience (and no, I wasn't stoned!). I found the story interesting and tragic, but sadly, I couldn't get past the wigs and so-so acting. The movie's attempt to recreate the real Sweetwater's look and sound came out smelling like bubblegum, and Sweetwater was NOT bubblegum.

I'm glad they made this movie, though. I had always wondered what happened to them. I was surprised to find out how young Nansi was, and what happened to her amazing voice. It saddened me that her attempt at a comeback was unintentionally sabotaged by...producers who didn't have a clue what they were doing. She had so much heart and guts, and to have the record label go belly up after she cut that misguided album is the kind of nightmare that WOULD send a nice kid into hiding. I'm so proud of her for digging herself out of her grave and going on as an educator. She is undoubtedly one of the gutsiest people out there.

I saw this movie on MuchMoreMusic, and originally only watched it because of Amy Jo Johnson, the Pink Power Ranger. But as I watched the movie, I became enthralled, not only with Amy Jo's incredible voice, but with the music itself, and the story that went with it. As a singer and performer, I can only say that what happened to Nancy was every singer's worst nightmare. Amy Jo played the part to perfection, as she does with all of her roles, and is a truly beautiful performer. Anyone not familiar with either this movie or the original Sweetwater band should really check both out. You won't be disappointed!

Since the second grade I have been completely obsessed with this band, and it really i tragic to me that I was born in wrong decade. I loved his movie because it made me feel like I could have ossibly been there, and I'm so glad it came to be, because no I know has ever even heard of Sweetwater, or Nansior any of them, even though they were the first at the furst Woodstock. What an amazing experience that must have been, and I'm so glad this movie tries to give people a glimpse as to what happened to the incredible band. I wish everything would have worked out for Nansi, I saw a video she had made more recently and she still sings amazingly.
Watch this movie, even though I agree, it is hard to recreate the truth without some iffy acting, but Amy Jo Johnson is wonderful and this movie will definitely take you back.

Well, watching it on showtime in australia, and was hooked first time i saw it. brilliant movie, well worth the time to sit down and watch a great movie

I saw this movie on VH1 and ever since then I have been obessed with Sweetwater, and wanting to know everything about them. This movie has it all, action, suspence, and music!!! Amy Jo Johnson, plays a wonderful Nancy Nevins in the film and her voice is excelent for the music. (Still like the original better)

Overall two thumbs up!!!

The music is good and the intertwined stories works. Good show.