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“Doo Wop to Pop Rock: My Music Celebrates 20 Years” – Monday, August 16 at 9:30 pm


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DOO WOP TO POP ROCK:

MY MUSIC CELEBRATES 20 YEARS

– The Greatest Moments Spanning Musical Genres in the Long-Running Series –

 

The year 2020 marked the 20th anniversary year of TJL Productions’ popular and groundbreaking My Music specials for PBS that began with Doo Wop 50 and continue to include memorable programs from a variety of musical genres, including Folk Rock, Classic Soul & R&B, Disco, 50s Pop, 60s Rock and Country Pop. Now for the first time, an all-inclusive compilation of the greatest moments from the series are included in this new retrospective, featuring heartwarming reunions with the performers exclusively for PBS. DOO WOP TO POP ROCK: MY MUSIC CELEBRATES 20 YEARS is part of special programming premiering on PBS stations in August 2021.

Singer-guitarist Roger McGuinn of The Byrds performs the folk-rock anthem "Turn, Turn, Turn”
Singer-guitarist Roger McGuinn of The Byrds performs the folk-rock anthem “Turn, Turn, Turn”

DOO WOP TO POP ROCK: MY MUSIC CELEBRATES 20 YEARS features these performances:

The Doo Wop Years

  • “16 Candles” – Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge
  • “Duke Of Earl” – Gene Chandler
  • “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me” – Mel Carter
  • “Let It Be Me” – Jerry Butler & Betty Everett
  • “In The Still Of The Night” – Fred Parris & The Five Satins

The 50s Pop Era

  • “How Much Is That Doggie In The Window” – Patti Page
  • “Earth Angel” – The Crew Cuts
  • “Love Is A Many Splendored Thing” – The Four Aces
  • “McGuire Sisters Medley” – The McGuire Sisters

The Folk Rock Years

  • “Both Sides Now” – Judy Collins
  • “Turn, Turn, Turn” – Roger McGuinn
  • “A Mighty Day” – The Chad Mitchell Trio
  • “A Worried Man” – The Kingston Trio
  • “Where Have All The Flowers Gone” – The Kingston Trio
The late Davy Jones of The Monkees sings the hit song "Daydream Believer"
The late Davy Jones of The Monkees sings the hit song “Daydream Believer”

Country Pop & 60s Pop Rock

  • “Please Help Me, I’m Falling” – Hank Locklin
  • “Release Me” – Engelbert Humperdinck
  • “A Rhinestone Cowboy” – Glen Campbell
  • “To Sir With Love” – Lulu
  • “Daydream Believer” – Davy Jones of The Monkees
  • “Cara Mia” – Jay Black

Motown & More

  • “Do You Love Me” – The Contours
  • “It’s The Same Old Song”/ “I Can’t Help Myself” – Four Tops
  • “Ooo Baby Baby” – The Miracles
  • “Respect” – Aretha Franklin
  • “Higher & Higher” – Bobby Wilson

Finale

  • “The Riviera Affair” – My Music Orchestra

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