The only available concert recording of one-time New York Doll Johnny Thunders, Dead or Alive is a must for the devoted fan. The casual observer will find much to involve and interest them, particularly in the light of New York's resurgence as the capital of cool. Musically, Thunders was very much part of the trashy New York punk sound, equal parts glam rock and the Ramones. By the time of this 1984 London concert it seemed that his prime had past, especially when you compare the odd snatch of footage from the band's appearance on the Anarchy in the UK tour of 1977. But Thunders could still swagger with the best of them. The film also features rather bizarre snippets of a French movie featuring the singer's hopeless acting skills and a poignant interview where Thunders gamely tries to concentrate the conversation on his music, despite repeated drugs questions. On the DVD: The soundtrack is first class, capturing the Heartbreakers in all their skinny tie-wearing, low-slung guitar glory. The picture quality is less inspiring, belying the made-for-TV nature of the recording. There are plenty of extras, including the aforementioned interview with Thunders, some backstage footage and an opportunity to trawl the extensive Cherry Red back catalogue. --Phil Udell
Filmed in Osaka Japan. Johnny's last ever recorded concert. Tracklist: 1. In Cold Blood Medley: Hit The Road Jack/I'm Not Your Stepping Stone 2. Blame It On Mom 3. Disappointed 4. I Can Tell 5. Sad Vacation 6. Little Queenie 7. You Can Walk My Dog 8. Pipeline 9. Who's Been Talking? 10. Cross Roads 11. I Can't Go On Without You 12. Medley: Louie Louie/Hang On Sloopy 13. Society 14. Too Much Junkie Business 15. Just Another Girl 16. So Alone 17. Wipe Out 18. Personality Cris
For three decades Rock 'n' Roll dominated popular music. That's longer than any other popular music genre including Swing and Jazz and it still has an influence on much of the music you'll hear charting next week. Here the greats of Rock 'n' Roll perform on this outstanding DVD: Worrying Kind by Tommy Sands Loop de Loop by Johnny Thunder Devil or Angel by Bobby Vee Dreamy Eyes by Johnny Tillotson Rock 'n' Roll is Here to Stay by The Original Juniors and many more...
Tracklist: 1.Suzi Q - Johnny Thunder 2.Loop De Loop - Johnny Thunder 3.It Keeps Right On Hurting - Johnny Tillotson 4.Earth Angel - Johnny Tillotson That'll Be The Day - The Crickets 6.Peggy Sue - The Crickets 7.One Summer NIght - The Diamonds 8.The Stroll - The Diamonds 9.The Beat Goes On - Tommy Sands 10.Teenage Cash - Tommy Sands 11.Devil Or Angel - Bobby Vee 12.Rubber Ball - Bobby Vee 13.Only You - The Platters 14.He's Mine - The Platters 15.Cottonfields - Ace Cannon 16.
Johnny Thunders recorded live in New York in 1982. Tracks include: In Cold Blood Too Much Junkie Business Alone In The Crowd Pipeline Just Another Girl Sad Vacation Baby I Love You I Really Do Who Needs Girls Born To Lose
Includes: The Comets - 'Rock Around The Clock' The Dovells - 'The Bristol Stomp' Del Shannon - 'Little Town Flirt' Tommy Sands - 'Teenage Crush' Tommy Roe - 'Sweet Pea' Bobby Vee - 'Walkin' With My Angel' Johnny Thunder - 'Suzi Q' The Crickets - 'Peggy Sue' Bobby Vee - 'Rubber Ball' and Wolfman Jack - 'Stormy Monday
Filmed in Osaka Japan. Johnny's last ever recorded concert. Tracklist: In Cold Blood Medley: Hit The Road Jack/I'm Not Your Stepping Stone Blame It On Mom Disappointed I Can Tell Sad Vacation Little Queenie You Can Walk My Dog Pipeline Who's Been Talking? Cross Roads I Can't Go On Without You Medley: Louie Louie/Hang On Sloopy Society Too Much Junkie Business Just Another Girl So Alone Wipe Out Personality Crisis Gloria Born To Lose I Wanna Be Loved.
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