Timeless '50s pop hits recorded live! From the hit PBS show! The 1950s could be considered the last days of innocence. While Elvis gyrated to "Jailhouse Rock" and "All Shook Up," Pat Boone mused about "Love Letters In The... more » Sand." Pop music, short for "popular," was just that: music enjoyed by mom, dad and kids alike. The PBS concert special The Magic Moments: The Best Of ?50s Pop, taped at the Trump Taj Majal in Atlantic city on April 21, 2004, celebrates that era with many of stars of the ?50s singing their biggest hits in front of an appreciative audience. Program Listing: 1. Magic Moments ? Perry Como (vintage clip)
2. Tennessee Waltz - Patti Page
3. Old Cape Cod - Patti Page
4. Sh-Boom - The Original Crew-Cuts
5. Three Coins In The Fountain ? The Four Aces
6. Love Is A Many Splendored Thing ? The Four Aces
7. Nick Clooney Remembers His Sister, Rosemary Clooney
8. Hey There / Mambo Italiano ? Rosemary Clooney (vintage clip)
This Is A Must For Anyone Who Remembers These Songs
C. W. Emblom | Ishpeming, Michigan USA | 03/28/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This DVD is 88 minutes of great songs from the 1950's. The list of songs is provided above, so you know what you're getting. When you watch this DVD make sure you have enough time to see it to the end, because you won't want to turn it off. This music is timeless, and you are getting every cent of your money's worth. Nostalgia reigns supreme. In adddition there are interviews with Patti Page, The Four Lads, Don Cherry, The Crew Cuts, Gogi Grant, and The Four Coins. There is a companion DVD entitled "More Magic Moments: The Best of '50's Pop" that was available for those who pledged on PBS. However, it doesn't appear to be available for sale to the general public at this time. It contains more of the wonderful same music."
A fantastic trip down Memory Lane
D. House | Portland, Oregon | 02/19/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"TJ Lubinsky who produces these series has put together another fantastic program showcasing the pop stars of the 50's. What a delight and enjoyment to see The McGuire Sisters, Gogi Grant, Debby Reynolds, Four Lads, Four Preps, Four Aces. They all sounded fantastic as they brought back their hits for us to all enjoy again. For those who loved the pop music of the 50's I strongly recommend you buy this dvd, you won't be disappointed."
This is an excellent live concert of the fifties pop.vol. on
stewart L | flushing ,ny | 12/19/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is an excellent live concert,volume one of two,originally aired on pbs...This concert contains 24 plus hits,and many musical clips of your favorite stars from the fifties era...It was very important,to get these great artists,on stage to help keep the music alive...Many of the artists are slowly passing in time...It is very important for people from future generations,be,able to hear this wonderful music...From any generation,whatever music you like today may sound weird or dated to future generations....Everything played today will be tomorows oldies...I love and own both albums from pbs..This set makes an excellent gift. 5 star rated...I thank you stewart L."
Magic Moments indeed
Ted Santos | Delaware | 07/19/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A must have video as a lot of these people are passing on. There is even some video of those that have passed such as Dean Martin, Perry Como etc. This was the great standards of the 50's. Hosted by Pat Boone and the McGuire Sisters who came together just for this evening."
Simply Fabulous!
Sam Francisco | Millis, MA USA | 12/03/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I saw a portion of this program on PBS and decided that I have to have it on DVD. A fabulous program - so many memories! My personal favorite is 'Little Darlin' by the Diamonds. I highly recommend this DVD!"