Thanks to PBS for giving great singers an outlet on TV that they might not have otherwise. This special is of course an abridgment of the DVD collection. What a difficult job in selecting! It really leaves you wanting more. Everyone will have their own favorite group or performer. The lead singer for Jefferson Starship gives a very interesting performance. The Herman's Hermits lead singer is favorited with 3 songs and come's off very well. He mention's in the pledge break interview that he had an uncredited cameo in the Beatles movie, A Hard Day's Night. The pledge break interviews are always a nice bonus. Also heard from was Paul Revere, Mason Williams and Davy Jones. Sometimes the performers have a surplus of back-up singers. The My Music Orchestra is first rate. There are audience sing-a-longs, good camera work, close-ups and audience shots. What a nice looking Pittsburgh theatre! And did you know that some of the groups got together just for this special? The doo wop My Music special might have been better because it focused on one type of music. And it seems that the hosts parts were filmed independently of the concert and they only really introduced just a few of the acts. It no doubt was repeated many times, including 2019, and hopefully will still be shown in the future.
Review of My Music: '60s Pop, Rock & Soul
