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Rock'n'Roll 1959 Film
Australia
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 14 ม.ค. 2015
The channel for the 1959 film Rock'nRoll - the only live Rock'n'Roll feature film from the 1950s.
It features never released recordings of Johnny O'Keefe, Col Joye, Johnny Devlin, Johnny Rebb, Lonnie Lee, The Graduates, The Crescents, The Delltones and The Rebels. All performed at The Stadium in October 1959 for Lee Gordon’s film.
It features never released recordings of Johnny O'Keefe, Col Joye, Johnny Devlin, Johnny Rebb, Lonnie Lee, The Graduates, The Crescents, The Delltones and The Rebels. All performed at The Stadium in October 1959 for Lee Gordon’s film.
'Hippy Hippy Shake' (Chan Romero) Performed by Johnny Devlin in the film 'Rock'n'Roll (1959)
In honouring the recent passing of Chan Romero, whose song 'Hippy Hippy Shake' took the world by storm in the late 50s and never looked back, we present our 3rd colourization clip from the film 'Rock'n'Roll' (1959).
The song is performed by Johnny Devlin, a New Zealand born talent who, like Lonnie Lee, was heavily influenced by Elvis in his teen years. By the time he'd reached Australia to further his career, Devlin was a household name back home.
While Lee Gordon got so close but ultimately failed to bring Elvis to our shores after touring the USA juggernaut in Hawaii, it was Johnny Devlin who would fill that vacant space left in the hearts and minds of Australian teens.
Devlin's performance in the film meets him at the top of his game, with a courageous performance that saw him grasp the moment in front of the cameras. I use the word 'courageous' not only for the fact that his stage acrobatics bely the risks taken by a circus performer in balancing on a rickety piano (weighing only a little more than himself by the looks of it), but also in his defiance of the 20 years and above' starchy section of the crowd, so clearly captured by the camera as it cuts to his piano moment that he'd been perfecting in other Gordon shows up until that point.
Without the sterilization of mainstream TV production, Rock'n'Roll, and particularly these crucial few minutes of the film, captures a flashpoint in which the latter generations drew a line in the sand and declared "you can either come with us or we'll leave you for dust". A line so stark in the camera angles it almost burns itself into the screen.
Devlin's performance was so discordant in a cultural way, it was unmistakably a declaration of war on the high brow oxygen thieves. The facial expressions and the reluctance to even blink as Devlin hoisted himself on the piano in his tailored Lame' suit, describes so aptly what the younger generations were up against. We are so lucky to peer into this watershed moment in the comfort of our sofas 65 years later.
We hope you enjoy this 3rd colourization. If you like it, please don't forget to like and subscribe to support the channel. It is greatly appreciated.
The song is performed by Johnny Devlin, a New Zealand born talent who, like Lonnie Lee, was heavily influenced by Elvis in his teen years. By the time he'd reached Australia to further his career, Devlin was a household name back home.
While Lee Gordon got so close but ultimately failed to bring Elvis to our shores after touring the USA juggernaut in Hawaii, it was Johnny Devlin who would fill that vacant space left in the hearts and minds of Australian teens.
Devlin's performance in the film meets him at the top of his game, with a courageous performance that saw him grasp the moment in front of the cameras. I use the word 'courageous' not only for the fact that his stage acrobatics bely the risks taken by a circus performer in balancing on a rickety piano (weighing only a little more than himself by the looks of it), but also in his defiance of the 20 years and above' starchy section of the crowd, so clearly captured by the camera as it cuts to his piano moment that he'd been perfecting in other Gordon shows up until that point.
Without the sterilization of mainstream TV production, Rock'n'Roll, and particularly these crucial few minutes of the film, captures a flashpoint in which the latter generations drew a line in the sand and declared "you can either come with us or we'll leave you for dust". A line so stark in the camera angles it almost burns itself into the screen.
Devlin's performance was so discordant in a cultural way, it was unmistakably a declaration of war on the high brow oxygen thieves. The facial expressions and the reluctance to even blink as Devlin hoisted himself on the piano in his tailored Lame' suit, describes so aptly what the younger generations were up against. We are so lucky to peer into this watershed moment in the comfort of our sofas 65 years later.
We hope you enjoy this 3rd colourization. If you like it, please don't forget to like and subscribe to support the channel. It is greatly appreciated.
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Rock'n'Roll (1959) - Produced by Lee Gordon & Directed by Lee Robinson
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Rock'n'Roll (1959) - Film Trailer
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We've been busy restoring this wonderful piece of music history over the last 6 months and its finally ready for the big wide world. Get along to a screening and get those toes atappin' and those knees aknockin' ! Visit www.rocknroll1959.com to find screening dates/locations and buy tickets. Its our aim to screen Rock'n'Roll in all major cities. First stop is Sydney at the Dendy Newtown Cinemas...
'Shout' performed by Johnny O’Keefe and the Dee Jays, backed by The Delltones.
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We've been busy restoring the film 'Rock'n'Roll' over the last 6 months and its finally ready for the big wide world. We hope you enjoy this clip taken from the film, sung by the king of Australian rock'n'roll, Johnny O'Keefe. Get along to a screening and get those toes atappin' and those knees aknockin' ! Visit www.rocknroll1959.com to find screening dates/locations and buy tickets. Its our ai...
Swanee River performed by Johnny O'Keefe/Delltones from the film 'Rock'n'Roll' (1959) in COLOUR!
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Rock’n’Roll 1959 Film Soundtrack
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Finally the soundtrack to the 1959 film 'Rock'n'Roll' goes on sale for the first time. Visit rocknroll1959.com/buy-the-soundtrack. It features never released recordings of Johnny O'Keefe, Col Joye, Johnny Devlin, Johnny Rebb, Lonnie Lee, The Graduates, The Crescents, The Delltones and The Rebels. All performed at The Stadium in October 1959 for Lee Gordon’s film. The only feature film of a 50s ...
Swanee River performed by Johnny O'Keefe/Delltones from the lost film 'Rock'n'Roll' (1959)
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This is our first clip uploaded to TH-cam on January 26, 2021. The film has since been restored and will screen throughout Australia in 2023. Visit rocknroll1959.com for screening dates and locations.The complete soundtrack is also available on our website. Taken from the lost (now found!) 1959 documentary feature film entitled 'Rock'n'Roll', this is Johnny O'Keefe performing 'Swanee River'. It...
And within a few short years, Deltones member in this clip, Noel Wilderberg passed away in 1963 from a car accident. So happy he’s part of history though. So long ago.
Never seen anything like it!
I remember the Delltones from a gig my brother went to at the Bendigo Theatre in the 90s. I ashamedly never knew as a kid that they were full famous!
Rest in peace Bob Bertles. I would like to think that he is now having a beer with his bandmate from the Deejays, Johnny Greenan.
this is lovely, but I can't tune out the horrific 8 or so second loop of screaming that they play throughout the entire thing, even over the music. I don't understand.
Great group
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Johnny O'Keefe at his magic best 1959 and he's brilliant song shout Johnny O'Keefe the king of rock and roll lead the way to Australia rocking the world he was the first Australian rocker to enter America in 1959 he made two number one hits in the states not bad for a little Aussie boy
All the men are at the footy or the pub, all the women are here watching JO'K ...lol
How fantastic are these artists I am 73 and still listening to them Wow such fabulous memories and JOK he is still the king the energy the passion he is extraordinary Just Loved this show
Loved Johnny O'Keefe and also loved the Delltones, still do today.
My mum and Aunt are in the audience J O K did so much for Australian music scene we have a lot to be thankful for his contribution sadly missed
Great voice he had and exciting
Is this available on blu ray? It should be!
Thanks very much for uploading this. Amazing quality ! Great feelings
That's some kind of cultural appropriation! It's just "off" enough to be kind of amusing. Otherwise, the Aussies really nailed down American rock n roll.
It a great song
Was this filmed at The Stadium at Rushcutters Bay in Sydney?
Thanks for contributing Lonnie - you still look young. So nice for to see this film and read/hear comments, kind regards Kim Heffernan (Clifford)
At 32:33 Johnny Rebb talks about the song he is about to sing, "We belong together" made popular by Richie Valens, who died in a plane crash just eight months earlier.
Thanks for restoring and uploading this gem. It's amazing how the bass guitar cuts through even with the equipment back then.
Thank you. Yes in the sound mastering I tried to 'clear a way' for the bass to be heard. It was tricky, since you want to keep the sound as close to the original as possible.
@@rocknroll1959film I can't imagine how long it would have taken to remaster the sound, but you did a great job.
Thank you - Yes the sound itself was a bit of journey in itself.
You outdid yourself, Mark Laria. I am a 77-year-old Rock and Roll enthusiast and I don't mind tellin you that this is, by far, the best I've seen yet. I have introduced my 12-year-old great-granddaughter and her 7-year-old brother to 50's and 60's music and they love it. I would like to thank you profusely for adding this vintage outstanding music for everyone to enjoy. God's blessings to you and your loved ones. 🙏💖🕺
Thank you I really appreciate these sincere words of appreciation. I will always be happy to hear this film returns memories and new introductions to such a critical time in Australia's music evolution.
Punk before Iggy Pop
THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. Repeat to fade . . . .
Greatest ever, wish l was old enough to of seen Him live
I wonder about the guitarist standing on the far left with Johnny Rebb and the Rebels - he bears quite a resemblance to him, except that his hair is lighter. Is he related to him?
Over dubbed screaming spoiled it!!!
I'm not sure how much you can spoil the only R&R live film from the 1950s ever made. It genuinely reflects the period and follows a trend reflected most clearly by O'keefe's 1958 record "Shakin' at the Stadium', where crowd sounds were overdubbed as well. The film's sound engineers definitely improved on this technique. Ultimately, the film was made to attract a teenage audience, not music critics. It was effectively paid for by teenagers. Perhaps look at it as a 'screaming tax'.
who was the backing band?
El viejo Rock n roll nunca ha de morir.
Fantastic Colourisation. Brings it so alive. Thanks.
Yes perhaps too progressive for some, but I agree. Maybe a generational thing as to which side of the fence you're on. But if it can get younger generations involved then I think its well worthwhile.
Love the drum work
The viewing angles were fantastic. Including the back heel shot.
Wonderful footage!
The great J.O.K. Incomparable! What a great history lesson of Australian rock and roll.Even my dad back then wouldn't miss 6 o'clock rock with Johnny O'Keefe.Thanks for posting.
Thanks for posting this, amazing footage
Glad you enjoyed it!
Amazing to see the old Sydney Stadium so clearly. What an amazing piece of Australian music history!
Yes it must be pretty special for people who were around to experience it.
Been looking for this forever. Thank you so much for putting it online
Wow it is great quality aside from screaming ladies lol
Yes perhaps a little too much screaming - we’ve toned this down a bit more in our coloured versions.
I just sleep with him
Oh this is fantastic I have the best memories of seeing Johnny singing Shout at Festival Hall in Melbourne, and other venues, and screaming myself hoarse. He was nothing to look at, and didn't really have a good voice, but OMG could he get the audience worked up..
Thank you so much for upload this, we have very little visual material of our Kiwi acts (the NZBC never really kept much) so to see such great footage of Devlin is amazing (apart from the already brilliant but lower quality 16mm t/r of Bandstand). Of course it's great to see JOK in HD (sorry fellow Kiwi's, I think JOK's better than Devlin!) along with Col and Lonnie etc.. And is that Jimmie Sloggett I recognise on Sax with the Rebels? He was a key session musician in NZ and had a big hit in 63 with 'Yakety Sax' which of course was later used to close every Benny Hill Show.
Great to hear these sorts of well wishes from New Zealand. The film was a hit over there and Johnny Devlin really shone. Yes it is Jimmie Sloggett. He came along to the premiere in Melbourne.
WOW! Hows the revolving stage and where's the foldback? That's a hard gig man. You just keep getting better Lonnie! Amazing. Great to see this moment in time captured. So great.
I was 10 in 1959.My youngest Grandie is now this age.
Excellent footage ! Great to see Lonnie still out there , doing it today!
I can remember Johnny O'Keefe in Six O'Clock Rock in the 1960's on the old B&W TV.
Well done
It is stunning to consider all of Lee Gordon’s achievements and now this film adds yet another dimension to his endeavours. I love that he even sung on his Leedon label. She’s the Ginchiest is the funniest song in its hip cool way. Very creative.
Saw J.O'K & the Dellies in 1961 Adelaide. The night I got booked for consuming alcohol within 300 yards of a dance. My poor old mum was mortified. SO good to see this tape & the old Holdens in 1959 Sydney. This brought back SO many great memories for this 80 year old. Thank you SO much!!!🤩👍
Any chance for a complete list of the performers and the songs they sang?
Hi there Head to the website and you’ll get all info you need plus photos. The CD purchase page will give you all running times and sequential order of the songs
Fabulous! Thank you.