This pioneering 1956 Rock 'n' Roll film features disc jockey and impresario Alan Freed introducing performances by Chuck Berry, La Vern Baker, Johnny Burnette and Frankie Lymon. A must see for all fans of Rock 'n' Roll music. Featuring a youthful Tuesday Weld who later appeared opposite Elvis in Wild In The Country, the film is an American time capsule featuring stunning performances from many rock artists. Also included are two CD compilations with 60 original re-mastered hits:CD1 captures the thirty key songs that made Rock 'n' Roll great, from its roots to The Beatles.CD2 includes thirty Rock 'n' Roll hits from the movies of the '50s and '60s. Featuring original recordings from Little Richard, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, Carl Perkins, Johnny Kidd & The Pirates, The Four Seasons and The Beatles.
M**B
Kinda amusing
The movie is kinda funny and kind of amusing, especially if you like something very silly and ever so 50s teen. I wouldn't jump through hoops for this movie, but it's well worth a look, some parts are very funny, especially the Dad.
T**N
the cd is the key
this is a huge bargain for lovers of 50s rock. the dvd has classic performances(lip-synched)by Laverne Baker, Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers, Chuck Berry but the cd is full of treasures(early Buddy Holly, Elvis, Carl Perkins, Gene Vincent) plus performances from groups and singers never heard from again. This is a nobrainer; dont expect the dvd to look like 2009 video; it looks like something taken off a kinescope recording but who cares!
L**A
Rock, Rock, Rock
Rock, Rock, rock is a vintage piece of Rock& Roll history and I am glad to be able to locate it and add it to my library.
A**N
'Moondog' Alan Freed
ROCK, ROCK, ROCK (1956) has a simple plot: 13-year-old Tuesday Weld tries earning enough to buy a dress for the high school dance. Her innocent puppy love tale is punctuated with a couple of tunes. Tuesday supposedly performs "I Never Had A Sweetheart" and "Little Blue Wren," but the singer is actually a pre-fame Connie Francis.Weld's movie boyfriend, Paul Carr provides his own vocals on "If Not For You," and Tuesday/Connie duets with him for "Who Are We To Say."All of the above is just an excuse to showcase performances by 50s greats and now-forgottens. Songs heard include:Ever Since I Can Remember - Cirino & the BowtiesTra La La - La Vern Baker & The GlidersYou Can't Catch Me - Chuck BerryI'm Not A Juvenile Delinquent/Baby, Baby - Frankie Lymon & the TeenagersBig Beat/Rock, Rock, Rock - Jimmy Cavallo & the House RockersI Knew From The Start/Over and Over Again - The MoonglowsLonesome Train - Johnny Burnette TrioWould I Be Crying? - The FlamingosRight Now - Alan Freed & his R&R Band w/Big Al SearsThe terminally geeky "Moondog" DJ, Alan Freed was an early champion of rock and roll who worked for desegregation by presenting black artists to white audiences. A 1959 "payola" conviction derailed Freed's career and he died penniless in 1965 at age 42.Related item:For a 1956 'Moondog' double-feature, check out: DON'T KNOCK THE ROCK / ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK . Performers that Freed presents include Bill Haley's Comets, Little Richard, the Platters, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Clyde McPhatter, Chuck Berry, Brook Benton, and more!
S**R
Very, very poor transfer!
First of all, the studio that transferred this film to DVD is a subsidiary of Cleopatra. The studio is called "Goldenlane Records / Sonic Mastering", and they are printed on the back cover; not Cleopatra. Secondly, it is a very, very poor transfer. They even have the audacity to say it has been digitally re-masted with enhanced stereo soundtrack. This is just baloney! After watching this for some minutes, I started to wonder if they had used an old VHS tape to transfer the video to DVD. Also, there are "NO" chapters included on the DVD from this studio. That is how cheap this production was.This film now must be in the public domain. There are about 12 studios out there distributing it on DVD. Surely one of them must have a decent transfer?If you don't know the synopsis of this film, then please read them, and the reviews, from other listings of this title at Amazon UK and US. The film was done on a shoe-string-budget back in 1956, and the plot is pretty week, acting just as bad, but there is rare and great footage of well-known Doo Wop and Rock 'n' Roll artists from the mid 1950's.
S**R
Very, very poor transfer!
First of all, the studio that transferred this film to DVD is a subsidiary of Cleopatra. The studio is called "Goldenlane Records / Sonic Mastering", and they are printed on the back cover; not Cleopatra. Secondly, it is a very, very poor transfer. They even have the audacity to say it has been digitally re-masted with enhanced stereo soundtrack. This is just baloney! After watching this for some minutes, I started to wonder if they had used an old VHS tape to transfer the video to DVD. Also, there are "NO" chapters included on the DVD from this studio. That is how cheap this production was.This film now must be in the public domain. There are about 12 studios out there distributing it on DVD. Surely one of them must have a decent transfer?If you don't know the synopsis of this film, then please read them, and the reviews, from other listings of this title at Amazon UK and US. The film was done on a shoe-string-budget back in 1956, and the plot is pretty week, acting just as bad, but there is rare and great footage of well-known Doo Wop and Rock 'n' Roll artists from the mid 1950's.
T**R
Why 5 Stars?
There is a story line in this movie as thin as an atoms' skin, and Tuesday Weld sings with a dub by a young Connie Frances..doesn't match her face!........BUT, rare treats like Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers performing back to back hits "Baby Baby" and " I'm Not A Juvenile Delinquint" are priceless to say the least and special appearences by Chuck Berry, the Moonglows and the killer title track rocks rocks rocks!!!
S**R
Very, very poor transfer!
First of all, the studio that transferred this film to DVD is a subsidiary of Cleopatra. The studio is called "Goldenlane Records / Sonic Mastering", and they are printed on the back cover; not Cleopatra. Secondly, it is a very, very poor transfer. They even have the audacity to say it has been digitally re-masted with enhanced stereo soundtrack. This is just baloney! After watching this for some minutes, I started to wonder if they had used an old VHS tape to transfer the video to DVD. Also, there are "NO" chapters included on the DVD from this studio. That is how cheap this production was.This film now must be in the public domain. There are about 12 studios out there distributing it on DVD. Surely one of them must have a decent transfer?If you don't know the synopsis of this film, then please read them, and the reviews, from other listings of this title at Amazon UK and US. The film was done on a shoe-string-budget back in 1956, and the plot is pretty week, acting just as bad, but there is rare and great footage of well-known Doo Wop and Rock 'n' Roll artists from the mid 1950's.
J**N
Rock Rock Rock- the Ultimate Rock n' Roll
A bit before my time, but the music was brilliant.
P**O
Bon Souvenir
J'avais La Version originale de ce Video Je pensais que la qualité serait meilleure Mais C'est la meme !mais il y a deux cd de musique de ces années La en plus !
