Wednesday 13 August 2008

August's New Music DVD Releases: Miley Cyrus, Aerosmith, Elvis Presley

Plus: Marty Robbins, Tammy Wynette, more

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Miley Cyrus
"Best of Both Worlds Concert: The 3D Movie"
(Walt Disney)

What became one of America's most sought after children's concerts will before long be available as a 3-D motion picture. Available Aug. 19, Miley Cyrus' dual-personality performance spans two discs and includes special guests the Jonas Brothers, a sing-along feature with additional songs and a backstage look at the tween sensations. Tracks performed in the pic include "Rock Star," "Just Like You" and "We Got the Party," as well as Jonas Brothers' hits "When You Look Me In the Eyes" and "Year 3000."

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Aerosmith
"Videobiography"
(Classic Rock Legends)

Boston bikers Aerosmith induce spent more than 35 years mounting the rock-and- roll ranks, and this 68-minute documentary, available today, takes a critical look at the journey. Music journalists and other industry insiders commentary on the band's go up among some of their most popular music videos and live-music footage, including "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)," "Love in an Elevator" and "Cryin'."

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Elvis Presley
"Elvis #1 Hit Performances and More, Vol. 2"
(RCA)

Because the King of Rock and Roll had an armory of hit songs, a second volume of his top performances hit fund shelves Aug. 5. Gathered from a variety of television appearances and specials, concerts and movies ranging from his career commence in 1956 through the 1970s, the 39-minute DVD features 15 Elvis classics, such as "Blue Suede Shoes," "That's All Right," "Love Me" and "Bossa Nova Baby."

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Marty Robbins
"Marty Robbins: Legendary Performances"
(Shout! Factory)

The area music fable nicknamed Mr. Teardrop crafted nearly hundred chart-topping singles in his 57 eld, several of which he performs on this 80-minute DVD. Collected from a number of videotaped performances and sequenced chronologically, the live performances range from his 1957 "Knee Deep In The Blues" and "Begging To You," to his sixties syndicated television system series, to his 1970 Grammy Award-winning "My Woman, My Woman, My Wife." Additional features include a 1982 interview with Robbins, as intimately as his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

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Tammy Wynette
"Tammy Wynette: Legendary Performances"
(Shout! Factory)

Known as the First Lady of Country Music, legendary balladeer Tammy Wynette celebrated 20 No. 1 hits during her heroic career. As of Aug. 19, fans can enjoy more than an time of day of video, including live performances, interviews and footage from her wedding to George Richey. Rare versions of "Stand By Your Man," "D-I-V-O-R-C-E" and "Your Good Girl's Gonna Go Bad" accompany other favourite tracks, including several duets with George Jones ("We're Gonna Hold On," "We Loved It Away," "Golden Ring" and "Near You.")

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More new releases:

August 5:
AC/DC, "AC/DC � DVD Collector's Box" (Video Music, Inc.)
Johnny Cash, "Music in Review" (Classic Rock Legends)

August 19:
America, "America & Friends: Absolutely Live!" (ZYX Music)
Elvis Presley & Johnny Cash, "Lost Concert Series: Presley Cash � Interstate Road Show" (Well Go USA)

August 26:
Keith Jarrett, "Standards in Japan" (Ecm Records)



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