Fluff's Fav. Concert/Music Films
by fluffhead34 | created - 22 Apr 2011 | updated - 17 Aug 2020 | PublicThese are some of my all-time favorite concert/music related films/documentary's. I plan on adding more as they come to me and also a brief comment on each film as to what I like about each.
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1. Don't Look Back (1967)
Not Rated | 96 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary covering Bob Dylan's 1965 tour of England, which includes appearances by Joan Baez and Donovan.
Director: D.A. Pennebaker | Stars: Bob Dylan, Albert Grossman, Bob Neuwirth, Joan Baez
Votes: 10,009
Have the 2007 Docurama Films DVD and the 2015 Criterion 2 Disc set (Dvd-Video copy)
2. Monterey Pop (1968)
Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary, History, Music
A film about the greatest pre-Woodstock rock music festival.
Director: D.A. Pennebaker | Stars: Otis Redding, Jimi Hendrix, Ravi Shankar, Country Joe McDonald
Votes: 4,921 | Gross: $0.00M
(Dvd-Video) 2002 Criterion 3 Disc Set "The Complete Monterey Pop Festival" (Includes; Disc 1: Monterey! (79min.), Disc 2: Jimi Plays Monterey (49min.) & SHAKE! Otis At Monterey (19min.) 1986 Disc 3: The Outtake Performances (123min.) 1997 (All with new 5.1 DTS Sound Mixes)
3. Jimi Plays Monterey (1986)
Not Rated | 50 min | Documentary, Music
Jimi Hendrix's landmark concert in Monterey County Fairgrounds in California in which he plays signature songs like "Purple Haze," "Foxy Lady," and "Wild Thing."
Directors: Chris Hegedus, D.A. Pennebaker | Stars: Jimi Hendrix, Noel Redding, Mitch Mitchell, John Phillips
Votes: 1,432
From the 2002 Criterion 3Disc Set "The Complete Monterey Pop Festival"
4. Woodstock (1970)
R | 184 min | Documentary, History, Music
Oscar-winning musical chronicle that brilliantly captures the three-day rock concert and celebration of peace and love that became a capstone for the Sixties.
Director: Michael Wadleigh | Stars: Joan Baez, Richie Havens, Roger Daltrey, Joe Cocker
Votes: 18,458 | Gross: $50.00M
2009 Warner Bros. Home Video "40th Ann. Two-Disc Director's Cut" (224min.)
5. Gimme Shelter (1970)
GP | 91 min | Documentary, Music, Thriller
When three hundred thousand members of the Love Generation collided with a few dozen Hells Angels at San Francisco's Altamont Speedway, the bloody slash that transformed a decade's dreams into disillusionment was immortalized on this film.
Directors: Albert Maysles, David Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin | Stars: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Mick Taylor, Charlie Watts
Votes: 12,882 | Gross: $0.25M
2000 Criterion Collection DVD-Video (w/Supplements)
6. The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus (1996)
Not Rated | 65 min | Documentary, Music
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus was filmed before a live audience at a North London TV studio.
Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg | Stars: Ian Anderson, Glenn Cornick, Clive Bunker, Tony Iommi
Votes: 2,284
7. Listening to You: The Who at the Isle of Wight 1970 (1998 TV Special)
85 min | Music
This is the film of The Who's appearance at the third (and final) Isle of Wight festival in 1970. This is regarded as the band's finest performance.
Director: Murray Lerner | Stars: Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Keith Moon, Pete Townshend
Votes: 524
Eagle Rock Ent. DVD
8. Jimi Hendrix at the Isle of Wight (1991)
Not Rated | 56 min | Documentary, Music
Blue Wild Angel: Jimi Hendrix Live At The Isle Of Wight documents the guitarist's legendary performance before 600,000 people at this massive outdoor music and arts festival in August 1970.... See full summary »
Director: Murray Lerner | Stars: Jimi Hendrix, Billy Cox, Mitch Mitchell
Votes: 399
DVD-Video (Authored from Video Files; DVD-RIP)
9. Miles Electric: A Different Kind of Blue (2004)
Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary about Miles Davis' legendary gig at the Isle of Wight Festival, August 1970. Includes full live footage and recent interviews with band mates and others. .
Director: Murray Lerner | Stars: Carlos Santana, Stanley Crouch, Miles Davis, Steve Allen
Votes: 238
Eagle Rock Ent. DVD
10. 200 Motels (1971)
R | 98 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Music
The great Frank Zappa's outrageous psychedelic precursor to today's music videos features "The Mothers of Invention" wreaking havoc in a typical American town. Ringo Starr narrates.
Directors: Tony Palmer, Frank Zappa | Stars: Mark Volman, Howard Kaylan, Ian Underwood, Aynsley Dunbar
Votes: 2,374 | Gross: $0.05M
11. The Concert for Bangladesh (1972)
G | 103 min | Documentary, Music
The first benefit rock concert when major musicians performed to raise humanitarian relief funds for the refugees of Bangladesh of 1971 war.
Director: Saul Swimmer | Stars: George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Ravi Shankar, Ringo Starr
Votes: 1,646 | Gross: $2.05M
2006 Two-Disc 35th Anniversary Edition (Was in PAL Format so needed to Re-author completely)
12. Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii (1972)
G | 92 min | Documentary, Music
Live versions of the songs, filmed in an old Pompeii amphitheater. Songs included are Echoes (split into 2 parts), Careful with that axe, Eugene, A saucerful of secrets, One of those days, ... See full summary »
Director: Adrian Maben | Stars: David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Richard Wright, Nick Mason
Votes: 9,668
Have Both Original 1972 (64min.)Theatrical Release [DVD-VIDEO] & the 1991 "Director's Cut" (91min.) [2002 Universal Pictures DVD] (includes 24min. Interview with original Director Adrian Maban)
13. Jimi Hendrix (1973)
R | 98 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Made shortly after his death, this documentary explores the brief life and remarkable legacy of guitarist Jimi Hendrix.
Directors: Joe Boyd, John Head, Gary Weis | Stars: Arthur Allen, Albert Allen, Stella Benabon, Eric Barrett
Votes: 1,855 | Gross: $0.03M
14. The Kids Are Alright (1979)
PG | 109 min | Documentary, Music
Interviews, TV clips and concert footage make up this comprehensive profile of The Who, Britain's premiere rock band.
Director: Jeff Stein | Stars: Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, Keith Moon, John Entwistle
Votes: 3,923
15. Rust Never Sleeps (1979)
PG | 108 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary covering Neil Young's October 22, 1978 concert performance at the Cow Palace.
Director: Neil Young | Stars: Neil Young, Ralph Molina, Frank 'Pancho' Sampedro, Billy Talbot
Votes: 989
16. Grateful Dead: The Closing of Winterland (1978 TV Special)
375 min | Music
The title derives from the fact that it was the last concert in San Francisco's Winterland Arena, which was shut down shortly thereafter. The Dead celebrated the closing as an approximately... See full summary »
Stars: Jerry Garcia, Donna Godchaux, Keith Godchaux, Mickey Hart
Votes: 113
17. Grateful Dead: Dead Ahead (1981 Video)
114 min | Music
Recorded October 30th and 31st, 1980, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, Dead Ahead showcases the recently reformed Grateful Dead lineup in acoustic and electric splendor.
Director: Len Dell'Amico | Stars: Tom Davis, Al Franken, Jerry Garcia, Mickey Hart
Votes: 148
18. Grateful Dead: Ticket to New Year's Eve Concert (1987 Video)
Unrated | 147 min | Documentary, Music
Grateful Dead's New Year's Eve concert 12/31/87 at the Oakland Coliseum Arena.
Director: Len Dell'Amico | Stars: Jerry Garcia, Mickey Hart, Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann
Votes: 101
19. Grateful Dead: Downhill from Here (1989 Video)
150 min | Music
Director: Len Dell'Amico | Stars: Jerry Garcia, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh
Votes: 80
DVD-Video
20. Let's Spend the Night Together (1982)
PG | 95 min | Documentary, Music
The Rolling Stones' shows in Tempe, Arizona and East Rutherford, New Jersey during their 1981 US tour.
Director: Hal Ashby | Stars: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman
Votes: 782 | Gross: $3.82M
21. Stop Making Sense (1984)
PG | 88 min | Documentary, Music
Considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time, the live performance was shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December of 1983 and features Talking Heads' most memorable songs.
Director: Jonathan Demme | Stars: David Byrne, Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, Steven Scales
Votes: 19,981 | Gross: $5.02M
Have DVD
22. Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)
PG-13 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary film about the life of pianist and jazz great Thelonious Sphere Monk. Features live performances by Monk and his band, and interviews with friends and family about the offbeat genius.
Director: Charlotte Zwerin | Stars: Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Jimmy Cleveland, Harry Colomby
Votes: 1,313 | Gross: $0.52M
23. Year of the Horse (1997)
R | 106 min | Documentary, Music
This film documents Neil Young and Crazy Horse's 1996 concert tour. Jim Jarmusch interviews the band about their long history, and we see backstage footage from the 1970s and 1980s.
Director: Jim Jarmusch | Stars: Neil Young, Jim Jarmusch, Ralph Molina, Frank 'Pancho' Sampedro
Votes: 1,970 | Gross: $0.19M
24. Festival Express (2003)
R | 90 min | Documentary, History, Music
The filmed account of a large Canadian rock festival train tour boasting major acts like Janis Joplin, The Grateful Dead and The Band.
Directors: Bob Smeaton, Frank Cvitanovich | Stars: Janis Joplin, Grateful Dead, The Band, Rick Danko
Votes: 2,414 | Gross: $1.17M
25. Neil Young: Heart of Gold (2006)
PG | 103 min | Documentary, Music
A film shot over during a two-night performance by Neil Young at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.
Director: Jonathan Demme | Stars: Neil Young, Emmylou Harris, Pegi Young, Ben Keith
Votes: 3,303 | Gross: $1.83M
26. Grateful Dawg (2000)
PG-13 | 81 min | Documentary
Details the deeply rooted musical friendship between Jerry Garcia and David Grisman. Includes live Garcia/Grisman performances as well as rare and unique personal moments from the studio, ... See full summary »
Director: Gillian Grisman | Stars: Jerry Garcia, David Grisman, Joe Craven, Jim Kerwin
Votes: 347 | Gross: $0.36M
27. Phish: It (2004 Video)
Music
Director: Mary Wharton | Stars: Trey Anastasio, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon, Page McConnell
Votes: 159
2 DVD Set
28.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
(2005)
Not Rated | 208 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A chronicle of Bob Dylan's strange evolution between 1961 and 1966 from folk singer to protest singer to "voice of a generation" to rock star.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Bob Dylan, B.J. Rolfzen, Dick Kangas, Liam Clancy
Votes: 12,106
2005 Paramount Home Video 2-DVD Set (5.1 Dolby) (Dvd-Video)
29. The Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan at the Newport Folk Festival (2007 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 83 min | Documentary, Music
An unvarnished chronicle of Bob Dylan's metamorphosis from folk to rock musician via appearances at the Newport Folk Festival between 1963 and 1965.
Director: Murray Lerner | Stars: Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, The Freedom Singers, N. Paul Stookey
Votes: 443
30. Marley (2012)
PG-13 | 144 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary on the life, music, and legacy of Bob Marley.
Director: Kevin Macdonald | Stars: Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley, Rita Marley, Jimmy Cliff
Votes: 14,488 | Gross: $1.41M
31.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home
(2006)
TV-14 | 85 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Hear the story of Woody Guthrie's creative energy, personal imperfections and family tragedy.
Director: Peter Frumkin | Stars: Peter Coyote, Rick Sharp, Robin Wiley, Peter Mark Joliat
Votes: 147
Dvd-Video copy
32. Neil Young Journeys (2011)
PG | 87 min | Documentary, Music
Neil Young returns to his birth Canadian province of Ontario to revisit his old haunts and to perform in Toronto's vintage Massey Hall.
Director: Jonathan Demme | Star: Neil Young
Votes: 836 | Gross: $0.21M
33. The Who Live in Texas '75 (2012 Video)
Not Rated | 117 min | Music
Filmed at The Summit in Houston, Texas on November 20th, 1975, this film captures a typically incendiary live performance by The Who at the start of the US leg of the tour in support of "The Who by Numbers" album.
Director: The Who | Stars: Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Keith Moon, Pete Townshend
Votes: 46
34. The Bridge School Concerts - 25th Anniversary Edition (2011 Video)
Not Rated | 234 min | Music
The Bridge School is an innovative organization educating children with severe speech and physical impairments. The Concert series began in 1986 when Pegi Young, co-founder of The Bridge ... See full summary »
Stars: Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Elton John, Nils Lofgren
Votes: 21
35.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Neil Young: Don't Be Denied
(2009)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
Told in Young's own words, the film weaves hours of exclusive interviews with previously unseen performance footage from the star's own extensive collection.
Stars: Stephen Stills, Neil Young
Votes: 120
36. Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog (1998)
Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Nine years in the making, CHARLES MINGUS - Triumph of the Underdog is the first comprehensive documentary about jazz bassist, bandleader and composer Charles Mingus. A lucid involving ... See full summary »
Director: Don McGlynn | Stars: Charles Mingus, Gunther Schuller
Votes: 176
37. A Technicolor Dream (2008)
Not Rated | 100 min | Documentary, Music
The story of the underground movement during the 60s leading up to its culmination at The 14 Hour Technicolor Dream, a "musical happening" at Alexandra Palace on April 29 1967.
Director: Stephen Gammond | Stars: Kevin Ayers, Joe Boyd, John Hopkins, Nick Mason
Votes: 86
38. Mingus: Charlie Mingus 1968 (1968)
58 min | Documentary, Music
A close-up of bass player and composer Charlie Mingus as he and his five-year-old daughter await eviction by the City of New York.
Director: Thomas Reichman | Stars: Walter Bishop, Charles McPherson, Carolyn Mingus, Charles Mingus
Votes: 152
39. The Grateful Dead (1977)
PG | 131 min | Documentary, Music
The Grateful Dead performs live at Winterland in San Francisco in October 1974.
Director: Jerry Garcia | Stars: Jerry Garcia, Donna Godchaux, Keith Godchaux, Mickey Hart
Votes: 927
(Dvd-Video)
40. Bittersweet Motel (2000)
82 min | Documentary, Music
Bittersweet Motel is a documentary about the popular rock band Phish. The film focuses on Phish's music, with little emphasis on their die-hard fan base.
Director: Todd Phillips | Stars: Trey Anastasio, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon, Page McConnell
Votes: 781 | Gross: $0.38M
41. Specimens of Beauty (2004 Video)
26 min | Music, Short
Follows Phish through the making of their final studio album, "Undermind".
Director: Danny Clinch | Stars: Trey Anastasio, Tchad Blake, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon
Votes: 26
42. Lightning in a Bottle (2004)
PG-13 | 103 min | Documentary, Music
Antoine Fuqua's documentary on the blues, shot at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Director: Antoine Fuqua | Stars: Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown, Buddy Guy, Solomon Burke, Mavis Staples
Votes: 740 | Gross: $0.20M
43. Baby Snakes (1979)
R | 166 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
Rock artist Frank Zappa hosts a concert in New York City. This movie contains tons of on-stage footage, off-stage footage, and animation.
Director: Frank Zappa | Stars: Frank Zappa, Adrian Belew, Tommy Mars, Terry Bozzio
Votes: 923
44. The Doors: Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1987 Video)
Not Rated | 71 min | Documentary, Music
A 1968 concert given by the rock group The Doors at the Hollywood Bowl in Hollywood, California.
Director: Ray Manzarek | Stars: Jim Morrison, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, John Densmore
Votes: 1,058
45. Lou Reed: Berlin (2007)
PG-13 | 85 min | Documentary, Music
Lou Reed's 2006 live concert performance of his 1973 concept album "Berlin", filmed over five nights at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn, New York.
Director: Julian Schnabel | Stars: Lou Reed, Steve Hunter, Fernando Saunders, Tony Thunder Smith
Votes: 859 | Gross: $0.03M
Lou Reed's Berlin album performed live in Brooklyn with help from Original Producer Bob Ezrin, The Brooklyn Youth Choir, and many talented musicians. Directed by Julian Schnabel. (Dvd-Video)
46. A Hard Day's Night (1964)
G | 87 min | Comedy, Musical
Over two "typical" days in the life of The Beatles, the boys struggle to keep themselves and Sir Paul McCartney's mischievous grandfather in check while preparing for a live TV performance.
Director: Richard Lester | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
Votes: 48,068 | Gross: $13.78M
47. Help! (1965)
G | 92 min | Adventure, Comedy, Musical
Sir Ringo Starr finds himself the human sacrifice target of a cult, and his fellow members of The Beatles must try to protect him from it.
Director: Richard Lester | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
Votes: 21,111 | Gross: $13.08M
48. Talking Heads in concerto (1980 TV Special)
67 min | Documentary, Music
A fantastic performance in Rome that was filmed for broadcast taking place just two months after the release of 'Remain In Light'.
Director: Cesare Pierleoni | Stars: Bernie Worrell, Jerry Harrison, Dolette McDonald, Steven Scales
Votes: 25
49. Bob Dylan: 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration (1992 TV Special)
Not Rated | 204 min | Documentary, Music
On October 16, 1992, an impressive and eclectic group of artists gathered at Madison Square Garden in New York City for the purpose of celebrating the music of Bob Dylan on occasion of his ... See full summary »
Director: Gavin Taylor | Stars: Bob Dylan, The Band, Mary Chapin Carpenter, June Carter Cash
Votes: 394
50. David Bowie: Serious Moonlight (1984 Video)
87 min | Documentary, Music
David Bowie performs his 'Serious Moonlight Tour' in Vancouver, 12th August 1983.
Director: David Mallet | Stars: David Bowie, Carlos Alomar, Steve Elson, Stan Harrison
Votes: 399
51. David Bowie & the Story of Ziggy Stardust (2012 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Music
Both a visual flashback and a telling of the life and birth of the alter ego that was David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust.
Director: James Hale | Stars: Jarvis Cocker, David Bowie, Marc Almond, Rodney Bingenheimer
Votes: 246
BBC-Four Documentary
52. David Bowie: Five Years (2013)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary
A documentary covering five of the most important years of the influential rock star David Bowie's career.
Director: Francis Whately | Stars: David Bowie, Rick Wakeman, John Harris, Ken Scott
Votes: 1,787
BBC-Four Documentary
53.
Omnibus (1967–2003)
Episode:
Cracked Actor
(1975)
Not Rated | 53 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
BBC documentary showing David Bowie looking back on his Ziggy Stardust character during his Diamond Dogs tour.
Director: Alan Yentob | Star: David Bowie
Votes: 324
54. Ricochet (1984)
78 min | Documentary, Music
In December 1983, David Bowie's massive 'Serious Moonlight ' tour arrived in Asia for three shows in Hong Kong, Bangkok and Singapore, virtually uncharted territory for major rock acts at ... See full summary »
Director: Gerry Troyna | Stars: Carlos Alomar, David Bowie, Steve Elson, Stan Harrison
Votes: 38
RARE! (TV Documentary originally aired in 1981, never released on home video)
55.
Classic Albums (1997– )
Episode:
Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon
(2006)
49 min | Documentary, Music
A detailed look at the production of the biggest album in the history of progressive rock and one of the best-selling albums of all time.
Director: Matthew Longfellow | Stars: Roger Waters, Storm Thorgerson, Nigel Williamson, David Fricke
Votes: 1,903
56.
Classic Albums (1997– )
Episode:
Lou Reed: Transformer
(2001)
Not Rated | 49 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary about the making of Lou Reed's legendary album, "Transformer," the album that took Lou Reed from cult hero of the Velvet Underground to international superstar status as a solo artist.
Director: Bob Smeaton
Votes: 245
57.
Classic Albums (1997– )
Episode:
Elton John: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
(2001)
90 min | Documentary, Music
The story behind one of the most popular double-albums of all-time, Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, featuring Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting, Candle in the Wind, Bennie and the Jets and the title song.
Director: Bob Smeaton | Stars: Gus Dudgeon, Rick Frio, Paul Gambaccini, David Hentschel
Votes: 248
58.
Classic Albums (1997– )
Episode:
Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life
(1997)
75 min | Documentary, Music
Musicians, producers, family, colleagues and the artist himself look back on the making of Stevie Wonders's classic album "Song In the Key of Life".
Director: David Heffernan | Stars: Dorothy Ashby, Shirley Brewer, Ben Bridges, Isiah 'Greg' Brown
Votes: 105
59.
Classic Albums (1997– )
Episode:
Bob Marley & the Wailers: Catch a Fire
(1999)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Music
In the late '60s, the notion that reggae would become more than just a novelty act would have been laughed at. To break into the mainstream, the movement needed a powerful voice of ... See full summary »
Director: Jeremy Marre | Stars: Chris Blackwell, John Bundrick, Rita Marley, Peter Tosh
Votes: 251
DVD-Video copy Eagle Rock Ent./Classic Album Series
60.
Classic Albums (1997– )
Episode:
The Band: The Band
(1997)
75 min | Documentary, Music
An interview show with discussion of how the eponymous album was recorded; all surviving members of The Band participated. Other musicians are also interviewed about the impact and ... See full synopsis »
Director: Bob Smeaton | Stars: Eric Clapton, Rick Danko, George Harrison, Levon Helm
Votes: 228
61. Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1979)
PG | 90 min | Documentary, Music
The July 3rd, 1973 historic concert of the 'leper Messiah'. This was to be David Bowie's last concert with the Ziggy persona and the Spiders from Mars. A great medley of 'Wild Eyed Boy From... See full summary »
Director: D.A. Pennebaker | Stars: David Bowie, Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder, Mick Woodmansey
Votes: 2,991 | Gross: $0.16M
Dvd-Rip authored to Dvd-Video format, A D.A.Pennebaker Film
62. Magical Mystery Tour (1967 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 55 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Musical
The Beatles charter a special bus for a surreal mystery tour.
Directors: George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Bernard Knowles | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
Votes: 7,895
Official 45th Ann. DVD (2012 restoration; 4K Video transfer, Audio in 2.0 LPCM, 5.1 Dolby & 5.1 DTS mixes remixed at Abbey Road Studio's, w/opt.audio commentary by Paul McCartney Extra's: 'Making of' Doc. (19min.), 'Meet the Supporting Cast' featurette (11min.), Outtakes from 'Your Mother Should Know', 'Blue Jay Way' & 'The Fool On The Hill', Hello Goodbye Promo, "Nat's Dream" (Dir. John Lennon), "I'm Going in a Field" - Ivor Cutler, "Here We Go 'Round the Mulberry Bush" - Traffic (& MORE!)
63. Total Balalaika Show (1994)
Not Rated | 57 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
A 57 minute documentary of a Helsinki concert featuring the Leningrad Cowboys and the Alexandrov Red Army Choir and Ballet, who collaborate on a number of US Rock songs sung in English (... See full summary »
Director: Aki Kaurismäki | Stars: Alexandrov Red Army Ensemble, Twist-Twist Erkinharju, Ben Granfelt, Sakke Järvenpää
Votes: 899
64. Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man (2005)
PG-13 | 105 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary on the legendary singer-songwriter, with performances by those musicians he has influenced.
Director: Lian Lunson | Stars: Leonard Cohen, Bono, Rufus Wainwright, Martha Wainwright
Votes: 2,337 | Gross: $1.04M
65. Leonard Cohen: Live at the Isle of Wight 1970 (2009)
Not Rated | 64 min | Documentary, Music
Forty summers ago on a windswept island just off England's southern coastline, a young Canadian folksinger-songwriter-poet-novelist named Leonard Cohen delivered the performance of a lifetime.
Director: Murray Lerner | Stars: Leonard Cohen, Kris Kristofferson, Judy Collins, Bob Johnston
Votes: 152
66. Velvet Underground: Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII (1993 Video)
92 min | Music
Shot at L'Olympia in Paris in June 1993, Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII presents a snapshot of one of their few reunion gigs.
Director: Declan Lowney | Stars: John Cale, Sterling Morrison, Lou Reed, Maureen Tucker
Votes: 45
DVD-Video (copy)
67. Grateful Dead: So Far (1987 Video)
55 min | Documentary, Music
A Grateful Dead concert, focusing more on the band itself than on the odd collection of fans that attend their events.
Directors: Len Dell'Amico, Jerry Garcia | Stars: Jerry Garcia, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh
Votes: 63
68. The Compleat Beatles (1982 Video)
119 min | Documentary, Music
The history of the great British rock band.
Director: Patrick Montgomery | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
Votes: 1,194
[VHS-Dubbed video rec. authored to DVD-Video] (Not officially released on DVD or Blu-ray)
69. Fillmore (1972)
R | 105 min | Documentary, Music
A dozen rock groups are shown playing in the final five nights of shows leading up the closing of Fillmore West on July 4, 1971.
Director: Richard T. Heffron | Stars: Bill Graham, Marty Balin, Elvin Bishop, Ed Bogas
Votes: 148 | Gross: $0.16M
RARE Widescreen print authored to Dvd-Video
70. Songs for Drella (1990 Video)
55 min | Music
Lou Reed and John Cale perform their album "Songs for Drella", a tribute to Andy Warhol.
Director: Edward Lachman | Stars: Lou Reed, John Cale
Votes: 452
LOU REED & JOHN CALE Perform the album on a sound stage in it's entirety (VHS-Dub authored to DVD-Video)
71. Lou Reed Remembered (2013 TV Movie)
Documentary
Director: Chris Rodley | Stars: Victor Bockris, Boy George, Robert Ezrin, Steve Hunter
Votes: 23
72. The Last Waltz (1978)
PG | 117 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A film account and presentation of the final concert of The Band.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Robbie Robertson, Muddy Waters, Neil Young, Van Morrison
Votes: 20,139 | Gross: $0.32M
73. Talking Heads: Once in a Lifetime (1981 Music Video)
4 min | Music, Musical
David Byrne of the band Talking Heads lip-syncs and sporadically dances to the 1980 single "Once In a Lifetime".
Directors: Toni Basil, David Byrne | Stars: David Byrne, Talking Heads
Votes: 347
AKA: Talking Heads vs. Television TV-Feature (60min.)
74.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart
(1998)
TV-14 | 73 min | Documentary, Biography, History
About the musician, poet and composer Lou Reed. The rebel who made rock and roll into avant garde.
Director: Timothy Greenfield-Sanders | Stars: Lou Reed, David Bowie, David Byrne, John Cale
Votes: 349
75.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
(2013)
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
the Definitive documentary about the extraordinary life of the greatest guitarist of all time, features new performance footage, home movies and an archive of unearthed primary documents.
Director: Bob Smeaton | Stars: Jimi Hendrix, Mitch Mitchell, Noel Redding, Al Hendrix
Votes: 580
76. Imagine: John Lennon (1988)
R | 100 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A biography of the rock music star.
Director: Andrew Solt | Stars: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Paul McCartney, George Harrison
Votes: 5,180 | Gross: $3.75M
77.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
LennoNYC
(2010)
Not Rated | 115 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A look at the period of time musician John Lennon and his family spent living in New York City during the 1970s.
Director: Michael Epstein | Stars: John Lennon, Roy Cicala, Earl Slick, Andy Newmark
Votes: 683
78. Yellow Submarine (1968)
G | 85 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Beatles agree to accompany Captain Fred in his yellow submarine and go to Pepperland to free it from the music-hating Blue Meanies.
Director: George Dunning | Stars: Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, John Lennon
Votes: 28,025 | Gross: $0.99M
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79. Renaldo and Clara (1978)
R | 235 min | Documentary, Drama, Music
Bob Dylan on tour with the Rolling Thunder Revue in 1975; concert footage, documentary interviews and bizarre improvised character scenes.
Director: Bob Dylan | Stars: Bob Dylan, Sara Dylan, Joan Baez, Ronnie Hawkins
Votes: 602
80. Cobain: Montage of Heck (2015)
TV-MA | 132 min | Documentary, Animation, Biography
An authorized documentary on the late musician Kurt Cobain, from his early days in Aberdeen, Washington to his success and downfall with the grunge band Nirvana.
Director: Brett Morgen | Stars: Kurt Cobain, Wendy O'Connor, Don Cobain, Jenny Cobain
Votes: 32,127
81. Dave Brubeck: In His Own Sweet Way (2010 TV Movie)
85 min | Documentary
A chronological look at the life and career of jazz musician, composer, and performer Dave Brubeck (December 6, 1920 to December 5, 2012), presented through contemporary interviews, ... See full summary »
Director: Bruce Ricker | Stars: Clint Eastwood, Sting, Bill Cosby, Duke Ellington
Votes: 109
82. Wild Man Blues (1997)
PG | 105 min | Documentary, Music, Romance
Academy Award-winner Barbara Kopple directs this documentary portrait of Academy Award and Golden Globe-winner Woody Allen, seen traveling with friends and fellow musicians during their New... See full summary »
Director: Barbara Kopple | Stars: Woody Allen, Letty Aronson, Soon-Yi Previn, Dan Barrett
Votes: 2,291 | Gross: $0.43M
83. The Filth and the Fury (2000)
R | 108 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A film about the career of the notorious punk rock band, the Sex Pistols.
Director: Julien Temple | Stars: Paul Cook, Steve Jones, John Lydon, Glen Matlock
Votes: 6,206 | Gross: $0.61M
84.
Omnibus (1967–2003)
Episode:
Syd Barrett: Crazy Diamond
(2001)
Not Rated | 50 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
"The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story" (video release title) tells the full bizarre, tragic, but also celebratory story of Syd Barrett, the co-founder of Pink Floyd. With contributions from... See full summary »
Director: John Edginton | Stars: Kirsty Wark, Syd Barrett, Joe Boyd, Graham Coxon
Votes: 563
85. Let the Good Times Roll (1973)
PG | 99 min | Documentary, Music
This lively documentary celebrates 1950s rock 'n' roll, both through archival clips of the era and concert footage filmed during the '70s. Although the musicians have aged, the performances... See full summary »
Directors: Robert Abel, Sidney Levin | Stars: Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Chubby Checker
Votes: 400 | Gross: $1.51M
86.
Omnibus (1967–2003)
Episode:
Nina Simone -The Legend
(1993)
Not Rated | Documentary, Biography, Music
Nina Simone -The Legend.
Director: Frank Lords | Star: Nina Simone
Votes: 7
87.
The Blues (2003)
Episode:
The Soul of a Man
(2003)
127 min | Documentary, Music
Wim Wenders entry into this in depth series documenting the blues. This film follows the exploits of three legendary blues men Skip James, Blind Willie Johnson and J B Lenoir. Includes ... See full summary »
Director: Wim Wenders | Stars: Chris Thomas King, Keith B. Brown, James Hughes, David F. Hughes
Votes: 220
88. 65 Revisited (2007 Video)
65 min | Documentary
A collection of rare outtakes and performances from D A Pennebaker's 1965 classic DONT LOOK BACK.
Director: D.A. Pennebaker | Stars: Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Allen Ginsberg, Albert Grossman
Votes: 202
89.
In Concert (1970– )
Episode:
Joni Mitchell
(1970)
Music
Director: Stanley Dorfman | Star: Joni Mitchell
Votes: 7
90. Janis: Little Girl Blue (2015)
TV-MA | 103 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Musician Cat Power narrates this documentary on Janis Joplin's evolution into a star from letters that Joplin wrote over the years to her friends, family, and collaborators.
Director: Amy Berg | Stars: Cat Power, Janis Joplin, Karleen Bennett, Laura Joplin
Votes: 5,642 | Gross: $0.41M
91. Grateful Dead Truckin' Up to Buffalo (2005 Video)
Not Rated | 160 min | Documentary, Music
Filmed on location in Buffalo, NY. The Grateful Dead's July 4, 1989 concert at Rich stadium.
Director: Len Dell'Amico | Stars: Jerry Garcia, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh
Votes: 61
92. Miles Davis & Quincy Jones: Live at Montreux (1993 Video)
75 min | Music
Directors: Rudi Dolezal, Hannes Rossacher, Gavin Taylor | Stars: Miles Davis, Quincy Jones, Benny Bailey, Randy Brecker
Votes: 25
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93. Lady Day: The Many Faces of Billie Holiday (1990 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary
Lady Day: The Many Faces of Billie Holiday tells us the story of one of jazz's greatest singers ever. Although Billie Holiday lived a life filled with tragedy, this documentary focuses more... See full summary »
Director: Matthew Seig | Stars: David Langston Smyrl, Billie Holiday, Ruby Dee, Buck Clayton
Votes: 50
94. Thelonious Monk: Live in '66 (2006 Video)
62 min | Music
Stars: Thelonious Monk, Larry Gales, Ben Riley, Charlie Rouse
Votes: 19
95. The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (1980)
TV-MA | 103 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Music
Filmmaker Julien Temple chronicles the Sex Pistols' tumultuous rise to fame, as told by their manager, Malcolm McLaren.
Director: Julien Temple | Stars: Malcolm McLaren, Sid Vicious, Steve Jones, Paul Cook
Votes: 2,426
96.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day
(1986)
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Considered by many to be the greatest jazz vocalist of all time, Billie Holiday lived a tempestuous and difficult life. Her singing expressed an incredible depth of emotion that spoke of hard times and injustice as well as triumph.
Director: John Jeremy | Stars: Billie Holiday, Milt Hinton, Peter O'Brien, Alice Vrbsky
Votes: 80
97.
Reputations (1994–2002)
Episode:
Billie Holiday: Sensational Lady
(2001)
57 min | Documentary
Director: David F. Turnbull | Stars: Bill Paterson, Phil Nice, Billie Holiday, Donald Clarke
Votes: 14
98. 1959: The Year That Changed Jazz (2009 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
In 1959, four important jazz albums were released, each a watershed moment for the genre that reflects its time.
Director: Paul Bernays | Stars: Kerry Shale, George Avakian, Dave Brubeck, Ornette Coleman
Votes: 83
99. Blue Note - A Story of Modern Jazz (1997 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Music
"It must 'schwing!'" was the motto of Alfred Lion and Francis Wolff, two German Jewish immigrants who in 1939 set up Blue Note Records, the jazz label that was home to such greats as Miles ... See full summary »
Directors: Julian Benedikt, Andreas Morell | Stars: Freddie Hubbard, Gil Mellé, Herbie Hancock, Horace Silver
Votes: 283
100. Phish: Live in Brooklyn (2006 Video)
Music
Performed at the minor league baseball field KeySpan Park in Brooklyn this was the opening night of what was promoted as the band's final tour before their 2004 breakup.
Director: Eli Tishberg | Stars: Trey Anastasio, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon, Page McConnell
Votes: 56
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