Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #36113 in DVD
- Brand: Universal Studios
- Released on: 2010-01-26
- Rating: NR (Not Rated)
- Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 2
- Formats: Color, NTSC, Widescreen
- Original language:
English - Dimensions: .20 pounds
- Running time: 180 minutes
Product Description
From the vaults of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum comes one of the most memorable gatherings of talent ever assembled in one gala television event. The special series celebrating our nations musical heritage originally aired in 1978 over the course of five months and was remarkably stacked with seven hours of performances and behind-the-scenes footage that showcased the biggest names and greatest hits in country music. This 2-DVD set features the first three hours (hosted by Glen Campbell, Roy Clark and Dolly Parton) of the star-studded event. Includes performances by:
Roy Acuff & His Smoky Mountain Boys
Chet Atkins
Gene Autry
Glen Campbell
Carlene Carter
The Carters With Jan Howard
Johnny Cash
Ray Charles
Roy Clark
Danny Davis & The Nashville Brass
Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers
Crystal Gayle
Merle Haggard & Bob Wills Texas Playboys
Doug Kershaw
Loretta Lynn
Bill Monroe & His Blue Grass Boys
Oak Ridge Boys
Dolly Parton
Minnie Pearl
Jimmie Rodgers Tribute
Johnny Rodriguez
Earl Scruggs Revue
Statler Brothers
Stoney Mountain Cloggers
Mel Tillis
Ernest Tubb
Kitty Wells
Tammy Wynette
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
By Michael A. Martin
This is a three hour show that aired in 1978 under the title 50 Years of Country Music. It has a balanced mix of the older more established country singers and some of the newer generation (from the 70s viewpoint). It is especially valuable in that many of the performers shown here are no longer with us (i.e. Johnny Cash, Roy Acuff, Ray Charles, Bill Monroe, Ernest Tubb, Minnie Pearl, Charlie Rich, Tammy Wynette, and Chet Atkins). Although there is a track listing on the Country Music Hall of Fame's website, here is an abridged version.Disc 1 First hour hosted by Glen Campbell; second hour by Dolly PartonRhinestone Cowboy - Glen CampbellWabash Cannonball - Roy AcuffI'll Get Over You - Crystal GayleSilver Haired Daddy of Mine - Gene Autry (vintage clip)Back in the Saddle Again - Glen CampbellLouisiana Man - Doug KershawI'll Go To My Grave Loving You - Statler BrothersYou and Me - Tammy WynetteYour Love Put a Song In My Heart - Johnny RodriguezTake These Chains From My Heart - Ray CharlesBye Bye Love - Glen Campbell and Ray CharlesGreatest Hits medley - Glen CampbellHere You Come Again - Dolly PartonBlue Moon of Kentucky - Bill MonroeMuleskinner Blues - Dolly Parton and Bill MonroeOur Love is Home Grown - Earl Scruggs RevuePatsy Cline medley - Loretta LynnI Just Wish You Were Someone I Love - Larry Gatlin & Gatlin Bros.Cowgirl and the Dandy - Dolly PartonCarter Family medley - The Carters with Jan HowardIf You're Ever in Nashville - Carlene CarterBob Wills medley - Merle Haggard & Texas PlayboysHits medley - Dolly PartonDisc 2 Hosted by Roy ClarkRocky Top - Roy ClarkJimmie Rogers medley - Ernest TubbComedy Routine - Roy Clark and Minnie PearlIt Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels - Kitty WellsYou're the One - Oak Ridge BoysRuby, Don't Take Your Love to Town - Mel TillisBehind Closed Doors - Charlie RichFolsom Prison Blues - Johnny CashOne Piece At A Time - Johnny Cash (with clip)Orange Blossom Special - Johnny Cash and Roy ClarkGhost Riders in the Sky - Roy ClarkWinter Walking - Chet AtkinsNashville Brass Howdown - Danny Davis & Nashville Brass with Stoney Mt CloggersHank Williams medley - Glen Campbell, Dolly Parton, Roy Clark
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
By Michael Lazorko
I remember when this series of shows first aired on NBC in 1978. When the Country Music Hall of Fame started issuing compilations of historic TV shows and performers such as the Flatt & Scruggs, Marty Robbins, and Merle Haggard, I suggested they look into securing the rights to issue what I've considered the two most important country music specials to ever air - this show, and another, the Public Television airings of two entire Saturday night Grand Ole Opry shows in the late '70s. Thankfully, one of them, Country's Greatest Stars, has finally been made available to enjoy on volume 1 and volume 2 of this set. Both DVDs are a must for any country music fan. The performances on these shows are fantastic! A rare chance to see many of these historic stars, all singing their greatest hits from various eras of the music, taped live for a network broadcast - something unheard of even today! Even today's Country Music Association Awards Shows never give sufficient time to their Hall of Fame inductees during the broadcasts. This show is a goldmine! My favorite performances have to be the various medleys by such stars as Roger Miller, Tennessee Ernie Ford, and especially Eddy Arnold. As host of the final hour, Arnold, at 60 years of age, is still in great voice, and he gets plenty of chances to prove it with four musical segments. His medley of hits, accompanied only by his guitar, is a condensed version of exactly what he would do in his personal appearances during that period. It's a priceless performance! The orchestra, conducted by Bill Walker, backs up Arnold's other selections, just as Walker did on many of Eddy's recordings. Arnold gets a well-deserved standing ovation at the end of the show, which was taped at the then relatively new Grand Ole Opry House. Sure, there are a bunch of great '70s era country stars - The Kendalls, Ronnie McDowell, Johnny Rodriguez, Crystal Gayle, etc. - and they all sound great, but it's the mix of both veteran and younger acts that make this show an historical masterpiece! Thanks to the Hall of Fame for releasing this set, and let's hope we'll see that other request of mine, the PBS Grand Ole Opry telecasts, sometime soon!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
By Gregory Dilmore
This and volume 2 is a MUSTHAVE for anyone who enjoys Country Music.In both collections there are wonderful performances by some that are no longer with us like Johnny Cash,Charlie Rich,Minnie Pearl,Ray Charles,Chet Atkins,Lester Flatt,TN Ernie Ford,Eddy Arnold.The folks at Shout Factory are to be commended for putting this out.
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