Movie of the Week: Made in England (1966)

According to the poster, this is about 40 minutes of French television from 1966. It includes The Merseys, Georgie Fame (always welcome around here) with some Memphis-style horns, the Who, one very hip French DJ, and some other treats. The Georgie Fame footage looks to be from a similar collection of footage from the Ram Jam Club that we saw back in January when I posted this amazing film of Junior Walker and the All Stars. Otherwise I've had difficulty digging up any info on this. Maybe Bedazzled knows?

3/5's of the Velvet Underground is better than none at all: Amazing footage of Lou, John & Nico at Le Bataclan 1972

 

This is amazing and a must see for fans of the Velvet Underground - fantastic footage shot in France in 1972. It marked the occasion of the first appearance together of Lou Reed, John Cale & Nico, since the break up of the band that these three appeared on stage together. Recordings have been bootlegged over the years (now available legally), but I've never seen the footage. Just amazing! Unfortunately I can't post it here as embedding has been disabled, but you can see it here on YouTube.

Before Monterey Pop, there was "Le 1er Festival International de Pop Music" (1967)

Courtesy of Bedazzled, here's an amazing French pop festival film from June 1, 1967, entitled Le 1er Festival International de Pop Music, and laying claim too being the first big time rock-based festival. For a whole lot more on the event click on over to the post at Bedazzled. According to the author at Bedazzled, the date on the YouTube-posted video is incorrect. 

Appearances at the festival included the pre-Spooky Tooth VIP's, Ronnie Bird, The Pretty Things, John "Maus" Walker (Walker Bros), Jimmy Cliff, Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich, and the Troggs. Also playing, but not included in the film were Cream, Herbert Leonard, and Alain Bashung.

The Pretty Things: 24 minutes in January 1971

Right around the time of the release of their album, Parachute, the Pretty Things play the French TV show, Pop 2, in January 1971, interspersed with an interview with Patrice Blanc-Francard. Thanks to Bedazzled.

Songs:

She's A Lover

In The Square 

The Letter 

Sickle Clowns

Movie of the Week - Serge Gainsbourg: Histoire De Melody Nelson

Melody Nelson, a short film directed Jean-Christophe Avery, based on Serge Gainsbourg's 1971 album, starring Serge and Jane Birkin. Click here for the complete story.

Shot By: Christer Strömholm

Christer Strömholm, with subject, 1968

1963

Via. More after the jump...Visit the official website for Christer Strömholm here.

Ray Charles - Live in France, 1961

Available Oct. 25, these newly discovered concerts, featuring an hour and 45 minutes of performances, were filmed at the 1961 Antibes Jazz Festival in France and show Ray Charles in his prime period with the original Raeletts and his most legendary band (including David “Fathead” Newman and Hank Crawford.) These concerts, Ray’s first-ever performances in Europe, helped him become one of America’s most beloved international stars. Issued with the full cooperation of the Ray Charles Estate, the concerts have been newly transferred from the original 16mm films and have been digitally restored and remastered.

TRACK LISTING:
July 18, 1961:
1) The Story
2) Doodlin’
3) One Mint Julep
4) Let The Good Times Roll
5) Georgia On My Mind
6) Sticks And Stones
7) Hallelujah, I Love Her So
8) What’d I Say

July 22, 1961:
9) Hornful Soul
10) Let The Good Times Roll
11) Georgia On My Mind
12) My Bonnie
13) With You On My Mind
14) Ruby
15) Tell The Truth
16) I Wonder
17) Sticks And Stones
18) I Believe To My Soul
19) What’d I Say

Bonus Tracks July 19,1961:
20) The Story
21) Sticks And Stones
22) Yes Indeed
23) I Believe To My Soul
24) What ’d I Say

July 21, 1961
25) I Wonder