The T.A.M.I. Show

Recorded in October, 1964 in Electronovision! and ready within a month, this movie is incredible on many levels. It is a must see. The bands are great. The performances are stupendous. It works as a fascinating time capsule yet also feels completely timeless.

Yeah, Lesley Gore was awarded too many songs. Yes, Jan and Dean were a bit silly. And Yes, Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas were a bit creampuff. But so what? They were still good.

And then there was the rest. I need to see more of The Barbarians. I've never seen a drummer with a hook for a hand. What the hell?

Just take a look at the lineup! And James Brown's performance is legendary for a reason. I still can't believe the Stones had to follow it but they acquitted themselves quite nicely. I need to watch this over and over again. Hell, maybe I'll just play it regularly and watch Double Trouble dance. They'll love it.

Oh yeah, T.A.M.I stands for Teen-Age Music International Show. It's so obvious, right?

Directed by Steve Binder
1964
DVD