Fairfax, VA (September 7, 2022) –
From the late ‘50s through the early ’70s -- families across America
gathered around their television every Sunday night to watch The Ed
Sullivan Show. And while the country and its music underwent an
enormous evolution over the course of those years, the show not only kept
up with the times, but it informed them -- evidenced by the wide variety of
acts fortunate enough to perform live on the stage of Studio 50. From
slick-haired snarlers to soulful singing groups to rebellious rockers from
across the Atlantic, Ed Sullivan’s musical guests were a who’s who of the
era’s popular culture. And today, they’re regarded as some of the greatest
artists of all time. The long and winding road of music history is full of
forks, but from the 1950s through the early ’70s, one stop was essential: The
Ed Sullivan Show.
This October, the acclaimed TV DVD archivists at Time Life
invite music lovers and classic TV aficionados to experience the excitement
of these once-in-a-lifetime performances in one spectacular DVD collection:
ED SULLIVAN’S ROCK & ROLL CLASSICS. From rock ‘n’ roll legends
to shimmering soul superstars, The British Invasion to Folk Rock,
psychedelic pop, and so much more, Ed Sullivan showcased them all on his
Sunday Night variety show, week after unforgettable week. This set
brings the very best of these performances together in one memorable
10-disc set, featuring 128 live, uncut performances from the greatest
performers and musical icons of the 20th century including The Beatles, The
Rolling Stones, Elvis, The Supremes and so many more. This special DVD
collection will be available to add to every home entertainment library for
$119.96.
Sullivan filled his weekly showcase with something for
everyone, and he was so successful at it that he became America's most
respected and powerful cultural arbiter. Probably best remembered for
introducing America to Elvis Presley across three appearances in the mid-1950s,
and the Beatles’ earth-shattering appearances less than a decade later,
Sullivan had an uncanny ability to spot top-notch talent and feature them
on his show. The performances on this set include chart-toppers and
all-time classics such as (in alphabetical order):
- Bee Gees:
“Words”
- Buddy Holly:
“Peggy Sue,” “That’ll Be the Day”
- Creedence
Clearwater Revival: “Proud Mary,” “Down on the Corner”
- Dusty
Springfield: “Son of a Preacher Man”
- Elvis
Presley: “Hound Dog,” “Love Me Tender,” “Too Much,” “Ready Teddy,”
“Don’t Be Cruel”
- Gladys
Knight & the Pips: “If I Were Your Woman”
- Herman’s
Hermits: “I’m Henry VIII, I Am,” “Mrs. Brown You’ve Got a Lovely
Daughter”
- Janis
Joplin: “Maybe,” “Raise Your Hand”
- Jerry Lee
Lewis: “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On,” “What I’d Say”
- Neil
Diamond: “Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good)”
- Sly &
the Family Stone: “Dance to the Music”
- Smokey
Robinson & The Miracles: “I Second That Emotion,” “Doggone Right”
- Stevie
Wonder: “Fingertips – Pt. 2,” “For Once in My Life,” “You Met Your
Match”
- The Animals:
“Don’t Bring Me Down,” “We Gotta Get Out of This Place,” “The House of
the Rising Sun”
- The Band:
“Up on Cripple Creek”
- The Beach
Boys: “I Get Around,” “Good Vibrations”
- The Beatles:
“Help!,” “She Loves You,” “Twist and Shout,” “I Want to Hold Your
Hand”
- The Byrds:
“Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season),” “Mr. Tambourine
Man”
- The Ike
& Tina Turner Review: “Proud Mary,” “Bold Soul Sister”
- The Jackson
5: “I Want You Back,” “The Love You Save”
- The Mamas
& The Papas: “Monday, Monday,” “California Dreamin’,” “Dedicated
to the One I Love”
- The Rolling
Stones: “Paint it, Black,” “Ruby Tuesday,” “(I Can’t Get No)
Satisfaction,” “Time is on My Side”
- The
Supremes: “My World is Empty Without You,” “The Happening,” “Someday
We’ll be Together,” “Love is Like an Itching in My Heart,” “You Can’t
Hurry Love”
- The Young
Rascals: “Groovin’,” “Good Lovin’”
- Tom Jones: “It’s
Not Unusual,” “Delilah”
- And many
more!
Aside from these legendary performances, ED SULLIVAN’S ROCK
& ROLL CLASSICS also features never-before-released full interviews
from The History of Rock ‘N’ Roll documentary series,
including David Crosby, Felix Cavaliere, Gladys Knight, James Brown, Jerry
Lee Lewis, Michelle Phillips, Peter Noone, Roger McGuinn and more, a
collectible, full-color 36-page booklet, packed with archival photos and
fascinating facts, along with The All-Star Comedy Special, a free bonus
DVD which includes performances by the top comedians on The Ed
Sullivan Show including Alan King, Flip Wilson, George Carlin,
Joan Rivers, Phyllis Diller, Rich Little, Richard Pryor, Rodney Dangerfield
and many more.
ED SULLIVAN’S ROCK & ROLL CLASSICS is like taking a ride
in an unforgettable time machine, zapping you back to the past for front
row seats to live performances from a mind-blowing collection of musical
legends in a singular set as only Time Life can assemble!
About Time Life
Time Life is one of the world's pre-eminent creators and
direct marketers of unique music and video/DVD products, specializing in
distinctive multi-media collections that evoke memories of yesterday,
capture the spirit of today, and can be enjoyed for a lifetime. TIME LIFE
and the TIME LIFE logo are registered trademarks of Time Warner Inc. and
affiliated companies used under license by Direct Holdings Americas Inc.,
which is not affiliated with Time Warner Inc. or Time Inc.
About SOFA Entertainment
In 1990, Andrew Solt founded SOFA Entertainment Inc. and
acquired The Ed Sullivan Show from the Sullivan family. In 2020 Josh Solt
left Google to lead SOFA as CEO of the company. The Ed Sullivan Show is the
most revered variety show in American television history. SOFA
Entertainment is the copyright holder of the original Ed Sullivan programs
and over 150 hours of newly created programming.
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