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Burt Bacharach’s Best (My Music)
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During Summer Festival in June
Celebrate legendary songwriter Burt Bacharach, with host Robert Wagner introducing archival performances by the original artists who made the music famous, including Dionne Warwick (“Walk On By,” “I Say a Little Prayer”), B.J. Thomas (“Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head”), The Carpenters (“Close to You”), The Fifth Dimension (“One Less Bell to Answer”), Dusty Springfield (“The Look of Love”), Herb Alpert (“This Guy’s in Love With You”) and many more.
Celtic Thunder: Mythology
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During Summer Festival in June
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MYTHOLOGY is the latest show from Celtic Thunder and the show’s 9th special for Public Television. Filmed on location at the Helix Theater in Dublin (where they filmed their debut show in 2007), it’s fitting that Celtic Thunder have chosen to return to their roots in order to film this musical odyssey back to the heart of the Celt.
MYTHOLOGY tells the story of our ancestors in Ireland, their legends, their history and their stories. It’s the lifeblood of modern day Ireland and it’s influences from our Celtic past that are that are still reflected in its people today. Like the Celts, Mythology is bold, challenging, strong, proud and steeped in history. On the set of Mythology the old and the new combine, modern catalyst images are projected onto ancient standing stones, a giant Celtic cross takes center stage and the tempo of the music is strongly echoed in the theatrical and moody lighting.
All six Celtic Thunder principals feature prominently in Mythology, from haunting solo numbers to rousing ensembles and great original tracks that were written especially for Mythology, such as the show opening number “Voices” and the finale “My Land”.
Daniel O’Donnell from the Heartland
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During Summer Festival in June
Beloved Irish crooner Daniel O’Donnell and his melodic voice return to Blue Ridge PBS in this new concert special filmed in Iowa, the Hawkeye State. Exuding the same passion and unique sense of humor that have fascinated audiences for years, O’Donnell sings, dances and charms his way into viewers’ hearts with a mix of country, pop hits and fan favorites.
O’Donnell mixes it up a bit this time around by sharing seldom-heard renditions of “Distant Drums” and “Farside Banks of Jordan,” as well as paying tribute to some of the greatest artists of all time with Loretta Lynn’s “Standing Room Only” and Andy Williams’ “Moon River.” O’Donnell’s renditions of these country and pop hits are sure to bring joy to viewers at home.
Of course O’Donnell doesn’t forget about his fans’ favorites when he opens the show with the uplifting “Stand Beside Me,” continues with “Only This Moment” and “Our House Is a Home,” and closes with the beloved “How Great Thou Art.”
Doo Wop Discoveries
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During Summer Festival in June
DOO WOP DISCOVERIES (MY MUSIC) brings back pivotal R&B and pop vocal groups of the late 50s and 60s through never-before-broadcast archival and new live performances of their most loved hits. Pop music icons Smokey Robinson, Mike Stoller (of the writing team Lieber & Stoller), producers Mitch and Phil Margo of the Tokens, Aaron Neville, Neil Sedaka and more share their favorite doo wop styles and songs of the genre.
Ed Sullivan’s Top Performers 1966-1969 (My Music)
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During Summer Festival in June
From the U.S. television debut of the Beatles in 1964 to the Doors’ infamous one-time-only appearance, “The Ed Sullivan Show” brought the greatest musical acts in the world into America’s living rooms every Sunday night. This new MY MUSIC special features both the Beatles and the Doors as well as memorable performances from other superstars of the 60s pop-rock era, including the Mamas & the Papas, the Rolling Stones, Johnny Rivers, the Beach Boys, Tom Jones and Creedence Clearwater Revival (shown at right).
The program features these hits: “Along Comes Mary” - The Association, “My World Is Empty Without You” – The Supremes, “Paint It Black” – The Rolling Stones, “I Want to Hold Your Hand” – The Beatles, “It’s Not Unusual” – Tom Jones, and many more!
