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LOVE THIS DVD SERIES--AND I'M A ROCK MUSIC FAN!
As a rock music fan, I wasn't sure I'd like this because as a teen, my father always had The Porter Waggoner Show, Johnny Cash Show or Panther Hall on TV and I heard more of this music than I wanted to at the time. I preferred the British Invasion, et al. I happened to catch the last show in this series on TV, and it was so good, I knew I had to see it all. VERY informative--I had no idea Mother Maybelle Carter was so influential to country music! I realized I knew tons of these songs, and it was amazing to see how the artists developed their music and became stars. Now, I'm buying this wonderful music to listen to today--my father would be amazed! Highly recommend this DVD set if you are even a casual fan of country musicRead full review...
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Priceless, unique and spellbinding.
This is a magnificent production detailing the major players and their evolution in the development, history and progress of country music.
The sound is delicious, the immortal artists discussed are the best, and Peter Coyotes' dialog is extremely stirring as is the glowing story.
The video is superb with a record of rare and gorgeous performances collected over the decades the artists were originally discovered, some as children, up to and including their major hits, career achievements, and in many cases sad deaths.
The associated audio album "Country Music" also sold on Amazon contains additional and full versions of the outstanding hits recorded over the years by the artists memorialized on this video collection.
If you don't know what country music is really all about, this album gives you a complete education and is a solid tear jerker with the trials and tribulations of many of these terribly talented artists.
A solid investment in a major commentary.
Ken Burns has created a real treasure.Read full review...
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Just one more solid gold Ken Burns treasure.
We have several of Ken Burns' amazing productions - Civil War; Baseball; Lewis & Clark and others. All are wonderful. But so far, Country Music is the most downright knee-slapping fun that we have ever seen. At 82, my wife and I have grown up with so many of these country artists and to see and hear them again plus learn about their family histories (like the Carter Family) is absolutely riveting. We both got tears in our eyes during these programs. EVERYTHING Ken Burns produces is solid gold and we are proud to have so many of his titles in our library. Can't wait to see the next one.
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Essential viewing for all Country fans!
An absolutely engaging and thorough exploration of Country Music! A must for even the casual fan of the genre!
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The Story behind the music.
A great visual history of country music. Very well done.
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Absolutely FABULOUS!!!!
NO CONS! Best thing I've ever bought on eBay. We LOVE it!!
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Ken Burns Country Music, very entertaining and informative. A must have.
My wife and I have watched this 8 DVD set 2 times and learn something new each time. Our set is currently loaned out and that couple enjoys it greatly.
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Music history you never knew...
In depth 8 disc documentary that drills deep into the roots of country western music. I have a newfound appreciation for the music presented. Now I understand why my grandparents loved it so.
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Ken Burns at his best!
This documentary has had me glued to the TV since I opened the case and inserted the first disc. Loads of information packed in a 16 hr series! Worth every penny!
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Great documentary
Excellent almost scholarly review of American country music. Marty Stuart is invaluable. Ken Burns hits it out of the park again.
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