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Usually ships in 1-2 business days | | Only 1 left in stock, order soon! | | | | | | Enjoy the musical magic of the Grand Ole Opry with this eight-disc collection of performances filmed during the 1950s, '60s and '70s that features such talents as Alabama, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Chet Atkins, Willie Nelson, The Statler Brothers, Dolly Parton, and many more. Includes the volumes "Songs That Topped the Charts," "Duets," "Hall of Fame," "Honky-Tonk Heroes," "Legends," "Love Songs," "Pioneers," and "Queens of Country." 7 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English; interviews. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Actors: | Opry Video Classics | | Director: | Various | | Format: | Box set, Color, DVD, NTSC | | Language: | English | | Number of Discs: | 8 | | Studio: | WEA Corp DVD | | Run Time: | 437 minutes | | DVD Release Date: | April 01, 2008 | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 18 reviews |
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48 of 50 found the following review helpful:
A real treasure trove of country music history Nov 26, 2007
By DJ Joe Sixpack
This 8-DVD box set, compiled by Time-Life Books and the folks at the Grand Ole Opry, collects 120 video performances by many of the greatest country musicians of the 1950s, '60s and '70s. Each disc includes fifteen live performances (and no lip-syncing, as far as I can tell...) along with bonus features such as interviews with various Opry veterans. The material is drawn from old Opry TV broadcasts and other venues such as "The Bobby Lord Show" and other, long-forgotten shows that were the country equivalents of "Soul Train" and "American Bandstand." The video quality is very good and the sound quality is excellent -- it's a chance to see stars such as Bill Anderson, Patsy Cline, George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Barbara Mandrell, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Webb Pierce, Ray Price, Porter Wagoner, Tammy Wynette and many, many others playing at the peak of their powers. In many cases they were also at the start of their careers, and just starting to learn the ropes. The set also includes a surprisingly strong representation of lesser-known artists, folks like Bill Phillips, Jeannie Seely, Jeannie Pruett and others, great singers who were hitmakers many years ago, but are remembered only by a few fans today. This is a marvelous collection that truly honors the history of country music (and of the Nashville music business) without cutting corners or playing it safe. The discs also are offered individually, organized by themes that are actually quite useful. Some of the most rewarding volumes are the "Pioneers" set, "Queens Of Country" and the "Duets" disc, which features many gems, among them a bluesy performance from Patsy Cline, who sang with other artists live, but never actually recorded any duets on record.
If you want a fun, high-class collection that shows many of the biggest stars in Nashville playing real, honest country music, this collection is a true gift. Highly recommended! (DJ Joe Sixpack / Slipcue music reviews)
29 of 29 found the following review helpful:
time life get it right Dec 21, 2007
By Earl Mitchell
This 8 dvd boxed set to me, has the cream of Country music. Coming from Sydney, Australia & being a Rock & Roll fan of the late 50's & early 60's the main US Country artists that I knew were the crossover artists, Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, Faron Young etc, I had heard of the Grand Ole Opry but never really knew much about it.
All the dvds are extremely good quality & the later performances are in colour.
This box set gave me a chance to see performances from artists that I had only heard singing their hits.
The Browns, Ernest Ashworth, Don Gibson, Henson Cargill, Billy Carlisle,
George Morgan, Jack Blanchard & Misty Morgan, Freddie Hart, Hank Locklin & David Houston.
I was looking though the dvds individually & could not decide which ones to buy as they all had 15 live performances, & there were lots tracks on each of them that i wanted. It was easier to buy the complete set.
I thought some of the clips would be out of "Second Fiddle To A Steel Guitar","Country Music On Broadway" & "The Leroy Van Dyke" TV series. I was pleased that they were all different performances.
I am hoping that Time Life will hurry up & bring out more dvds of this quality, well worth the money.
16 of 18 found the following review helpful:
FANTASTIC!!! Apr 11, 2008
By Zoran Gonda
Fantastic! Every country music fan aged over 60 should have it. So, my ageing fellows, hurry up before your time runs out.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Fantastic! Jul 16, 2008
By Craig Helms
Fantastic collection of old country stars performing live (you know, back when country was really *country*, and not the garbage that passes for "country" nowadays). The interviews on each DVD are priceless as well. I bought one for me and one for my parents. I highly recommend buying this DVD collection.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Country Classics Nov 19, 2010
By rodmac
Was great watching these classic videos from the Grand Ole Opry with all of the country stars from the best period in country music. Favourites include Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton & Tammy Wynette who are all in fine voice and the sound & colour is fantastic. Thoroughly enjoyable !!!!!
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