Featuring an incredible array of the greatest musicians of the 1970s and early 80s, The Midnight Special stands alone in the history of rock 'n' roll as the first ever late-night concert show on TV, capturing the spirit of... more » a time when rock was exploding in so many new, exciting directions. For nine thrilling years, The Midnight Special brought audiences the very best live music from every genre - rare performances right into homes every week - complete with the intimacy of close-ups and multiple camera angles that placed you right there with the on-stage action. It was an exciting time, and it's now been restored and re-mastered in this exclusive series.
FEATURING THESE LIVE PERFORMANCES FROM 1975:
The Bee Gees.....Nights On Broadway
Peter Frampton.....Show Me the Way
Helen Reddy.....I Am Woman
KC & The Sunshine Band.....That's The Way I Like It
Rod Stewart.....You Wear It Well
Earth, Wind & Fire.....Shining Star
Orleans.....Dance With Me
Natalie Cole.....This Will Be (an Everlasting Love)
Barry Manilow.....Could It Be Magic
Ohio Players.....Love Rollercoaster
Olivia Newton-John.....Have You Never Been Mellow
Glen Campbell.....Rhinestone Cowboy
Aretha Franklin & Ray Charles.....It Takes Two To Tango
Minnie Riperton.....Lovin' You
Kiss.....Black Diamond
PLUS - Live Stand Up Comedy From
David Steinberg and Jack Burns & Avery Schreiber!
This truly is an amazing DVD to see. For me it's been really cool to see these bands performing while just beginning, what in many cases, turned out to be legendary careers. The groovy outfits and hair can be quite amusing as well! Particular favorites are seeing a very young Barry Manilow, a very funky, afro-clad, Natalie Cole and of course seeing Aretha singing with Ray Charles! Also, Kiss is quite entertaining with their use of pyrotechnics...And clearly, seeing Helen Reddy sing "I Am Woman" is a delight :) Factory sealed "New"!!!« less