Sweetwater dvd a true rock story amy jo johnson, michelle. Sweetwater was eventually flown in to woodstock by helicopter and performed next. A true rock story movie soundtrack featuring amy jo johnson i finally came across a full version of the in a rainbow song there were 6 songs maybe 7 recorded for the film listed below and i now have two of them both motherless child which i had and in a rainbow which i didn. Aug 28, 2008 ok so in my since 1999 search for the vh1. Though best known for his contributions to punk, pop, and alternative rock, adam ant born stewart goddard is also an accomplished actor who has been working on stage, television, and in films since the mid80s.
Return within 3 business days of receiving and receive a full refund. A true rock story 1999 cast and crew a television producer sets out to find the surviving members of a rock band that played at the 1969 woodstock concert. The movies attempt to recreate the real sweetwater s look and sound came out smelling like bubblegum, and sweetwater was not bubblegum. However, just as they appeared to be receiving a really lucky break, they just disappeared. Sweetwater dvd a true rock story tv movie for sale in phoenix. A true rock story 1999 a television producer sets out to find the surviving members of a rock band that played at the 1969 woodstock concert. Sweetwater dvd a true rock story amy jo johnson, michelle phillips, adam ant. Based on the true story of sweetwater, the band that was supposed to open woodstock 69.
A true rock story 1999 in 1969, the band sweetwater led by lead vocalist nansi nevins opened woodstock and subsequently got considerable media attention, appearing on a number of tv shows. The gamechanging marshall 2203 didnt hit until 1975, so the extra drive the aptly named super distortion added was an instant hit with hard rock guitarists such as early adopter ace frehley of kiss. With ed harris, january jones, jason isaacs, eduardo noriega. Those familiar with 60s music andor woodstock already know the story of the group sweetwater. Top dwayne the rock johnson movies based on true stories.
Under evaluation movie propaganda swinging america, 1966, and a smalltime, smalltown band, playing at a bar in anytown, usa, discover nansi nevins kelli williams, a hippychick with an incredible stage magnetism. Adam ant biography, movie highlights and photos allmovie. See all condition definitions opens in a new window or tab. Sweetwater collectors choice remaster by sweetwater. Her station gives her a choice of being dismissed or investigating what happened to sweetwater. A singersongwriter and musician, she used her vocal talents playing crooner nansi nevins in the 1999 madefortv biopic sweetwater. In 1999 vh1 released their first made for tv movie, sweetwater, a true rock story, chronicling the story of the band. Aug 15, 1999 the only difference here is that the sweetwater musicians were never true rock stars. The original members of the band were nansi nevins lead vocals, august burns cello, albert moore flutebacking vocals, alan malarowitz drums, elpidio cobian conga drums, alex del zoppokeyboards. The network has rated it tvpg may be unsuitable for young children. Sweetwater is one of the largest pro audio dealers in the world, offering a huge selection of music instruments and audio gear. It deals deeply with nancys personal life and how it evolved around the group.
The dvd will come in a paper dvd sleeve, with cover art insert. Felicitys amy jo johnson works valiantly with this fame. In this well told production, amy jo johnson does a convincing job of portraying sweetwater s lead singer, nanci nevins. Sweetwater collectors choice remaster by sweetwater cd. This movie has never been commercially released in dvd format, thus this is a hq dvdr, item includes jewecase. Sweetwater band wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. In 1999, the story of the band was depicted in a vh1 tv movie called sweetwater. With amy jo johnson, kelli williams, kurt max runte, robert moloney. Sweetwater was eventually flown in to woodstock by. Sweetwater a true rock story dvd movie christmascharmgifts. Sweetwater is the story of nansi nevins, lead singer of the group sweetwater, whose most famous career moment came when they were the first act to perform at woodstock in 1969. Apr 06, 2010 where can i watch this movie for free. Jan 20, 2020 further explanation needed in 1999, the bands story was depicted in a vh1 tv movie sweetwater. Hotteen vol 3 full movie 4 scenes with young adolescent susves who love lesbian sex, anal and more 2.
Vh1s first original movie turns the story of the first band to play woodstock into a schlockadelic mystery tour of hamfisted period reminders. Great movie, good look at the 60s this feature, has never had a studio release on dvd. Called sweetwater, a true rock story, it immediately became an oftrequested hit. This film separates itself from other documentaries in that it tells the story of the man behind the music. They were also the first band to have a full length vh1 movie made about them. Oct 03, 2019 in 1999 viacom networks vh1, mtv, and associated music channels worldwide chose the story of sweetwater as their first madefortv movie. Somewhere where i dont have to answer a bunch of surveys would be nice. One of several topnotch musical biographies presented by the vh1 cable service, sweetwater.
However, just as they appeared to be receiving a really lucky break, they just. This movie has never been commercially released in dvd format, thus this is a hq dvd. Sweetwater released as sweet vengeance in the uk, australia and new zealand is a 20 american westernthriller film directed by logan miller and cowritten with andrew mckenzie and noah miller. Building on the enormous success of their behindthescenes documentaries, vh1 moved into the production of original movies. In the late 1800s, a fanatical religious leader, a renegade sheriff, and a former prostitute collide in a blood triangle on the rugged plains of the new mexico territory. One of the first movies i remember seeing as a kid. One of the most unintentionally funny biopics vh1 has ever put out, hysteria features some terrible acting, awful special effects when it comes to rick.
May 23, 2012 i saw the original sweetwater in concert and was swept away by the total experience and no, i wasnt stoned. They released three albums in the period of 1968 1971. Sweetwater dvd a true rock story tv movie for sale in. Theyve got free shipping, free tech support, easy payment plans, and the most knowledgable sales staff in the industry. Vh1s first original movie turns the story of the first band to play woodstock into a. Unbalanced portrait of teen idol rick nelson in vh1s. A true rock legend with amy jo johnson online for free. Its hard to believe that anyone will be pleased with this biopic, vh1s second original movie following last weeks debut of sweetwater. May 02, 2016 this list is originally published on true story movie blog.
This madefortv has a smart script, above average production value, a good cast, and is ample with examples of sweetwater s music. Sweetwater a true rock story, which was released in 1999. Sadly, lead singer nancy nevins was in a very bad auto accident that caused her to fade from the spotlight and spiral into drug and alcohol addiction. See the sellers listing for full details and description of any imperfections. In 1969, the band sweetwater led by lead vocalist nancy nevins amy jo johnson opened woodstock and subsequently got considerable media attention, appearing on a number of tv shows. In 1969, the rock band sweetwater led by lead singer nansi nevins opened woodstock and subsequently received considerable media attention, appearing on a number of television shows. Their musicstyle is a fusion of rock, jazz, folk, psychedelia, latin and even classical music.
Amy jo johnson portrayed nancy nevins, while michelle phillips portrayed a much older nancy. Amy jo johnson biography, movie highlights and photos. A movie with sandra bullock in it, needing a name for the movie 8 answers. Sweetwater was flown in to woodstock by helicopter and performed next, becoming the first band to perform at the festival. The subject of vh1s first original tv movie, sweetwater. Sweetwater a true rock story 1999 movie dvd movesen. Amy jo johnson portrayed nansi nevins and michelle phillips portrayed the older nancy. Sweetwater was the first group to play at the woodstock festival after richie havens, country joe mcdonald and john sebastian. The film stars ed harris, january jones, jason isaacs, eduardo noriega, stephen root and jason aldean. Other than his rugged good looks, amazing songwriting and penchant for smashing guitars, mario cash isnt the typical rocker.
As long as youre not too hung up on perfect hifi sound this is a fun festival film. The movie s attempt to recreate the real sweetwater s look and sound came out smelling like bubblegum, and sweetwater was not bubblegum. A true rock story unfolds the poignant saga of the legendary l. A true rock story sunday at 9 on vh1 vh1s first original movie is not so original, but thats one of the reasons itll probaby appeal to the audience. Used her gymnastics experience for her role in the 1997 madefortv movie perfect body, playing a gymnast with an eating disorder. Shortly after woodstock, sweetwater seemed poised for stardom. They reformed for the 1994 woodstock iifestival and has kept at it since then, releasing a compilation album cycles and a live album in 2001. The members of sweetwater are currently looking forward to playing this year, celebrating the spirit of woodstock. Dwayne johnson also known by his ring name the rock is an americancanadian actor, producer and. Eleki no wakadaisho the young generals electric guitar 1965.
A true rock story, 1999, directed by lorraine senna, with amy jo johnson, michelle phillips, kelli williams, at turner classic movies. Our docudrama telefilm, was their flagship release and their only successful made for tv movie. I found the story interesting and tragic, but sadly, i couldnt get past the wigs and soso acting. The movie has sandra bullock in it and she has a sister, i forgot the actresses name, and the bothe do witch craft and like one of them created the perfect man 4 themselves like the man would have one blue eye and one green eye i think those where the colors and on other thing that happened in the. A blending of modern day fiction and past fact is then blended in this biographical story. Some 50 years later, the super distortion remains a bestselling benchmark, and its many users include the likes of adrian smith of iron maiden. With eric roberts, dominique swain, gilbert gottfried, joyce dewitt. They were the act scheduled to open the woodstock festival in 1969.