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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0032031409392
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Live, NTSC
Label: White Star
Manufacturer: White Star
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: White Star
Region Code: 1
Release Date: August 29, 2006
Running Time: 60 minutes
Studio: White Star
Theatrical Release Date: August 29, 2006
Sales Rank: 48642
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Description: At the time that Rock was reaching its crescendo, and in the era when Country was dazzling the nation, another musical phenomenon was taking place. This phenomenon was Polka, and there was one man there to greet it; Jimmy Sturr.
Now, Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra are hailed as the "Kings of Polka." With over 100 recordings they have won 14 Grammy Awards, putting them on the Top Ten list of the All-time Grammy Award winners. They have also received more consecutive Grammy nominations than anyone in the history of music awards.
In this exciting live performance, Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra perform their greatest hit songs, and show you why they have been voted #1 in the country, and considered "The Best in Polka Music" year after year.
Songs include Rebel Rouser, Polka Medley, Clarinet Polka, Hoop De Doo, The Devil Went Down to Georgia, Waltz Across Texas, Guacamole, Sugar and Spice Polka, Metropole Polka, Pennsylvania Polka, Sing, Sing, Sing, Theme from Ice Castles, Personality, Beer Barrel Polka, Thibodeux and His Cajun Band, Champagne Polka, You Came Into My Life, Papa, Won't You Dance With Me?, Little Felix Polka.
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This is one of the top 5 Polka bands in the country that has vocals and a magnificent well balanced sound! This DVD will bring countless hours of enjoyment to anyone. Supurb dynamics in this bands song list which includes Waltzes, Polkas, Country and more. Each band member contibutes musical excellance to this bands performance. This DVD in concert is well worth the purchase!!!
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Being mostly a rock lover who never gave Polka more than a derisory passing thought, I really had my eyes opened by this great performing band. They smoke! This group of regular looking guys puts on an unbelievably accomplished and energized set; the driving beat is irresistible and the many layers of brass, accordion, guitar build up to make a terrific sound.
These musicians are truly adepts, polished as can be, filled with energy and having a great time. European polka music has an image of boring conservatism; in the US it apparently blossomed in the German and Czech dance halls of the South, where the atmosphere was anything but sedate, with the influences of Louisiana's and Mexico's music added in, and the powerful impact ... Read More:
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