Rare performances by artists early in their careers. All performances are filmed live, on stage at small NY clubs.
Note: This title comes on two discs.
Volume 5
U.S. performances. Linda Ronstadt and The Stone Poneys: "Different Drum." The Staple Singers: "Deliver Me." The Box Tops: "The Letter." Jim Kweskin Jug Band with Maria Muldaur: "Everybody's High." Linda Ronstadt and The Stone Poneys: "Ask Any Mirror." Kenny Rankin: "I've Been Searching." The Staple Singers: "Wade In The Water." Kenny Rankin: "Oh, So Peaceful Here." Nina Simone: "House of the Rising Sun." Jim Kweskin Jug Band with Maria Muldaur: "If You're A Piper." Maria Muldaur: "Ain't Gonna Marry." The Box Tops: "Neon Rainbow." Gloria Tracy: "Ebbtibe Medley." Nina Simone: "You'll Go To Hell." Jackie & Roy: "Say The Word." Amanda Ambrose: "That Ain't Where It's At." Marvin Gaye: "Why Did I Choose You." Jackie & Roy: "I Wonder What's The Matter With?"
Volume 6
U.S. performances. The Simon Sisters (with Carly Simon): "Winkin', Blinkin' and Nod." Chuck Berry: "Roll Over Beethoven." Candy Men: "Georgia Pine." Miriam Makeba: "Melisha." Orpheus: "I've Never Seen Life Like This." Carly Simon: "If It Rains In My Heart." Chuck Berry: "Maybelline." Candy Men: "Stone Blues Men." Miriam Makeba: "Jolinka." Mitch Ryder: "What Now My Love." Chuck Berry: "Johnny B. Goode." Miriam Makeba: "Ring Bell, Ring Bell." Sabicas: "Flamenco Medley." Orpheus: "Can't Find The Time." The Staple Singers: "Everybody Look What's Going Down." Grace Markay: "Those Little Things." Ruben Mitchell: "Jazz Piano Medley.
Volume 7
U.S. Comedians perform; discuss their craft and the times in which they live.
Woody Allen: Interview about his performance style, how he's changed over the years and lousy Vegas audiences.
Stiller and Meara: Stand up routine about a Jewish mother and son. Son tries to tell mother he's found a girl and want to get married.
Dudley Moore: Funny answers to mock questionnaire about US citizenship.
Redd Foxx: Comedy stories and routines including ugly people in the audience.
Dick Cavett: Talks about bombing at the Bitter End when he first started in show business and being one of the only WASP comedians.
Flip Wilson: Talks about working with Sam Cooke, Jerry Butler, how bombing can improve your performance and how his high-pitched "voices" came about.
Ron Carey: Stand up routine.
Severin Dardin/Andrew Duncan: Stand up routine.
David Steinberg: Bible-related comedy routine.
Dustin Hoffman: Very cool interview with Dustin near the time of the film release of "The Graduate." Dustin tells of real-life embarrassment in going into a drug store to purchase condoms and discusses the hippie movement.
Note: This title comes on two discs.
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