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After years of waiting, music fans can finally enjoy the T.A.M.I Show on DVD from March 23. It looks to be one of the coolest music DVDs of 2010.

The film comprises footage from concerts held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on October 28 and 29, 1964. T.A.M.I means either Teenage Awards Music International or Teen Age Music International - both phrases were used in the show’s publicity. The line up for the shows was fantastic, with a number of legendary acts, including James Brown, The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys and Chuck Berry - all in their prime!

The full list of performers is as follows:

• James Brown & The Flames - “Out Of Sight,” “Prisoner Of Love,” “Please, Please, Please,” and “Night Train”
• Chuck Berry - “Johnny B. Goode,” “Maybellene,” “Sweet Little Sixteen,” and “Nadine (Is it You?)”
• Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - “Thats What Love Is Made Of,” “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me,” and “Mickey’s Monkey”
• Marvin Gaye - “Stubborn Kind Of Fellow,” “Pride And Joy,” “Can I Get A Witness,” and “Hitch Hike”
• The Rolling Stones - “Around and Around,” “Off The Hook,” “Time Is On My Side,” “It’s All Over Now,” and “I’m All Right”
• The Supremes - “When The Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes,” “Run, Run, Run,” “Baby Love,” and “Where Did Our Love Go?”
• The Beach Boys - “Surfin U.S.A.,” “I Get Around,” “Surfer Girl,” and “Dance, Dance, Dance”
• Gerry & The Pacemakers - “Maybellene,” “Dont Let The Sun Catch You Crying,” “Its Gonna Be Alright,” “How Do You Do It?,” and “I Like It”
• Lesley Gore - “Maybe I Know,” “You Dont Own Me,” “You Didnt Look Around,” “Hey Now,” “Its My Party,” and “Judy’s Turn To Cry”
• Jan & Dean - “(Here They Come) From All Over The World,” “The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena)” and “Sidewalk Surfin”
• Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas - “Little Children,” “Bad To Me,” “I’ll Keep You Satisfied,” and “From A Window”
• The Barbarians - “Hey Little Bird.”

The show closes with all performers on “Let’s Get Together.”

Rick Rubin has called the James Brown’s performance at the T.A.M.I show “the single greatest rock ‘n’ roll performance ever captured on film.” Keith Richards has said that The Stones decision to follow Brown on stage was one of the worst mistakes of their career because it was impossible to top him.

The T.A.M.I. Show trailer

The T.A.M.I show was directed by Steve Binder who would go on to direct Elvis Presley’s legendary 1968 television special.

As a taster, here’s Chuck Berry’s rocking version of Johnny B. Goode from the T.A.M.I Show:

This is the first time there has been an authorised release of this film in any format. Don’t pass it up.

Those wishing to enjoy some great live performances from The Who in their prime will be interested in a new iTunes exclusive album “The Who - Greatest Hits Live.”

“The Who - Greatest Hits Live” features 22 tracks in all, including previously unreleased and newly mixed concert recordings. The tracks span The Who’s entire career, from a BBC sessions performance of “My Generation” from 1965, to a version of “Eminence Front” from a show in Brisbane last year.

Here’s the full track list for “The Who Greatest Hits Live”:

• I Can’t Explain - recorded 12th December 1971, San Francisco Civic Auditorium
• Substitute - recorded 12th December 1971, San Francisco Civic Auditorium
• Happy Jack - recorded 15th February 1970, City Hall, Hull, England
• I’m A Boy - recorded 15th February 1970, City Hall, Hull, England
• Behind Blue Eyes - recorded 12th December 1971, San Francisco Civic Auditorium
• Pinball Wizard - recorded 12th June 1976, Vetch Field, Swansea, England
• I’m Free - recorded 12th June 1976, Vetch Field, Swansea, England
• Squeeze Box - recorded 12th June 1976, Vetch Field, Swansea, England
• Naked Eye/Let’s See Action/My Generation - recorded 18th May 1974, Charlton Athletic Football Club, South London, England
• 5.15 - recorded 6th December 1973, The Capital Centre, Largo
• Won’t Get Fooled Again - recorded 6th December 1973, The Capital Centre, Largo
• Magic Bus - recorded 14th February 1970, Leeds University, England
• My Generation - recorded 1965, BBC Sessions
• I Can See For Miles - recorded 24th August 1989, Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles
• Join Together - recorded 24th August 1989, Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles
• Love Reign O’er Me - recorded 24th August 1989, Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles
• Baba O’Riley - recorded 24th August 1989, Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles
• Who Are You - recorded 24th August 1989, Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles
• The Real Me - recorded 31st January 2002, Watford Civil Hall
• The Kids Are Alright - recorded 7th February 2002, Royal Albert Hall, London
• Eminence Front - recorded 24th March 2009, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
• A Man In A Purple Dress - recorded 11th March 2007, Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York.

Eric Clapton and Roger Daltrey rocked Tulsa’s BOK Center on Tuesday night (2 March).

Roger Daltrey opened the show with an hour-long set, including classic hits from The Who catalogue, as well as solo material. He performed the following 11 songs:

I Can See For Miles The Real Me Days of Light Freedom Ride Gimme a Stone Who Are You Behind Blue Eyes I’m A Man My Generation Blues Young Man Blues Baba O’Riley.

Daltrey is varying his set slightly on this tour. The show in Nashville on March 1 did not feature “Who Are You,” “I’m a Man,” or “My Generation Blues.”

“Squeezebox” and “Ring of Fire” were Nashville tracks not featured in Tulsa.

There have been suggestions recently that Daltrey’s voice is failing, based on his performance at the Super Bowl. The evidence from this tour indicates that these critics may have spoken too soon. Sarah Hart reviewed the Tulsa show for TulsaWorld.com and said of Daltrey:

“It was a treat to see Daltrey, and he sounded much better than I’d expected. I wasn’t alone. The Super Bowl show was sub-par. I heard one fan say, “I was kinda worried after the Super Bowl, but he’s been practicing or something, because that was great!”

Her comments echo those of Scott Mervis who reviewed the opening show of the tour in Pittsburgh for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette:

“Rumors of Mr. Daltrey’s vocal demise, based on the Super Bowl halftime, were greatly exaggerated. On the first night of the new tour with his solo band, The Who singer sounded 20 years younger than he did in Miami.”

Roger Daltrey opens for Clapton for five more gigs in the States (New Orleans, Raleigh, Atlanta and Orlando), before returning to London to rehearse for The Who’s performance of Quadrophenia in aid on Teenage Cancer Trust on March 30th at the Royal Albert Hall.

Clapton in fine form

Eric Clapton rocked through a 15-song set, featuring songs from Derek & The Dominos, Cream, and his solo catalogue. His full set was:

• Going Down Slow
• Key To The Highway
• Tell The Truth
• Old Love
• I Shot The Sheriff
• Driftin’ Blues
• Nobody Knows You When You’re Down And Out
• Running On Faith
• Layla
• I’ve Got A Rock N Roll Heart
• Badge
• Little Queen Of Spades
• Before You Accuse Me
• Wonderful Tonight
• Cocaine
• Crossroads.

Sarah Hart said of Clapton’s performance:

“Clapton filled me with awe. I watched his fingers caress and pluck those strings, and the ease with which they glided. He puts on no airs. He wore his trademark glasses, an untucked black shirt, dark slouchy jeans and what appeared to be white-bottomed Top Siders.”

Here’s a taste of what the crowd witnessed at the BOK Center.

Eric Clapton - Layla

Eric Clapton - Crossroads

Click here for Eric Clapton/Roger Daltrey ticket information.

This year’s International Beatle Week looks set to be a lot of fun, with a packed programme of guided tours, auctions, the annual Beatles convention and performances by scores of bands and tribute groups. Liverpool’s International Beatle Week is in its 27th year and has become the biggest event of its kind, attracting fans from all over the world.

Highlights of this year’s International Beatle Week include:

• Billy J Kramer playing his first UK concert in seven years
• Denny Laine performing Wings and Moody Blues classics
• Nube 9 from Argentina and Apple Jam from the US
• Pepperland and Merseybeat legends The Searchers
• Mark McGann revisting his award-winning role for “John Lennon: In My Life” at the Philharmonic Hall on August 29.
• A garden party at the legendary Casbah Club to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pete Best joining The Beatles.

The Internation Beatle Week will take place from 25 to 31 August 2010.

For information and ticket details, go to www.whatsonwhen.com

You can view pictures and videos of last year’s International Beatle Week at:
http://www.magicalbeatletours.com/liv09_index.htm