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“READY STEADY GO”, which featured many of Britain’s biggest artists from the 1960s, was a music program that could easily be seen only in Japan during the VHS era of the 1980s. Regarding the Beatles, two types of standalone software were released based on their appearance on the same program, and videos of a wide variety of other artists were also released in omnibus format. Furthermore, a compilation of the Stones’ performance scenes was not released on software, but it was aired on the Disney Channel in the United States in 1989 to coincide with the band’s restart (RSG and other videos are also available). Similarly broadcast). In other words, for Japanese enthusiasts, “READY STEADY GO” (hereinafter referred to as RSG), along with the German program “BEAT CLUB”, was a vintage TV video familiar to them on VHS and LD in the 1980s. Clark of the Dave Clark Five bought the rights to the RSG footage in the 1980s, and a Japanese video maker at the height of the bubble period officially released it on VHS and LD with permission. However, after the contract ended, no company wanted to sign a contract with Clark until the 1990s, and with the advent of DVD and Blu-ray, the situation suddenly changed to the point where it was difficult to obtain RSG, as if the days of VHS were a lie. I’ll put it away. The videos of the same program seen on YouTube are all based on VHS copies. It was a stark contrast to the previous “BEAT CLUB”, which had a wide range of items released on DVD. However, in March of this year, I was surprised when a program looking back on RSG was suddenly broadcast on the BBC. The content was like a prelude to the unearthing of various RSG videos in the future, but the content that was broadcast in the one hour time slot was very fulfilling. Many of the videos themselves were seen in the VHS era, but as expected, it was only broadcast in 2020, and it was broadcast in an upper version that cannot be compared to that time (now 30 years ago!) It became. This is a British music program that aired from 1963 to 1966, so the artists appearing on it are all big names. The fact that there is so much content in one hour can only be said to be a reflection of the times. The first thing that caused a big reaction in this broadcast was the Beatles’ first appearance in 1963. The song they lip-synced to “Twist And Shout” was actually the performance scene recorded at the beginning of “BEATLES SPECIAL,” a compilation of their RSG appearances released only in Japan in the 80s. The first part of the song was cut. At the time, there was no way of knowing the cause of this editing, but now that the performance has been broadcast in its entirety for the first time, the mystery has been solved. When the performance began, the Beatles on the stand were lip-syncing, while the girls in the gallery pushed the stand into the center of the studio. It was a very Early Sixties-esque production, but I guess it’s no wonder that it looked “tacky” in the 1980s and was cut. However, if you are a veteran maniac who is familiar with the nostalgic VHS “BEATLES SPECIAL”, you will be deeply moved that you can finally see this scene in its entirety. On the other hand, the image quality that is unique to broadcasting in 2020 is clear everywhere, but the one that has the most impact is The Who’s “Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere.” This scene was used in their movie “THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT” and is familiar to enthusiasts, but the version seen there had a very poor image quality, and even when it was released on DVD, it did not improve much. . However, this version is surprisingly clear, and when you compare it to the movie version that enthusiasts have been familiar with for many years, it’s almost shocking. In 1965, RSG, which was basically a lip-sync recording, changed its name to “READY STEADY GOES LIVE!” and evolved into a live recording. However, it is surprising to learn that the Beach Boys were already broadcasting live performances in 1964. In 1964, Jerry Lee Lewis joined the RSG and performed a live performance that seemed to set him apart from the British Invasion group that was taking America by storm ( (Maybe it was special treatment because he was invited from America.) Furthermore, some artists can be seen both lip-syncing and live performance depending on the generation, but in the case of the Rolling Stones, you can even see a recording pattern of karaoke and Mick’s live singing in “Paint It, Black”. In addition, there was an incident where Mick’s microphone had a connection failure at the end of the performance. On the other hand, the Stones took full advantage of lip-sync recording on “I Got You Babe.” Here, program host Cathy McGowan played the role of Cher, and Brian Jones, who looked similar to her, took the place of Sonny Bono and performed lip-syncing and acting, but then other Stones members and manager Andrew・Even Oldham appeared (it was very rare at the time for a manager to appear on stage) and escalated the lip-syncing performance. In any case, it’s quite a sight to see all the famous artists from the 1960s lined up, but I’m also amazed at Van Morrison’s dignified looks when he was a member of Them. He has an overwhelming impression of being overweight, but here he is quite cool, even if he doesn’t go so far as to say he’s “handsome.” In addition to these British artists, it is also interesting to see wonderful scenes from American R&B artists from the middle of the program. Among them, Otis Redding sings and plays live, so it’s very impressive. The scene of “Shake” in which Eric Burdon and Chris Farlow, two of Britain’s leading R&B singers at the time, joined in is a masterpiece, but at the same time, RSG, the episode in which Otis appeared, was also popular in Japan in the 1980s. There are probably many enthusiasts who fondly remember the VHS release. Full of nostalgia in every sense of the word, a video version of a famous British program from the glorious early 1960s suddenly appeared in 2020. A blissful moment that you will finish watching in no time! The special program “Ready Steady Go” that was just broadcast on BBC Four on March 21st is now available on DVD! First of all, there was a video of the Beatles’ first appearance, and this point alone was worth it, so it became a hot topic overseas. Since the footage of this program itself was only released on VHS and LD, the footage of other performers has also been significantly upgraded. Rebroadcast Version. Huge upgrade!!! (58:56) 1. Introduction 2. The Beatles – Twist And Shout 3. The Rolling Stones – Paint It, Black 4. Sonny & Cher, The Rolling Stones – I Got You Babe 5. The Animals – Baby Let Me Take You Home 6. Gerry & The Pacemakers – Ferry Cross The Mersey 7. The Beach Boys – I Get Around 8. Martha & The Vandellas – Dancing In The Street 9. Cilla Black – You’re My World 10. Lulu – Shout 11. Them – Baby Please Don’t Go 12. The Rolling Stones – Little Red Rooster 13. Stevie Wonder – Kiss Me Baby 14. The Temptations – My Girl 15. Otis Redding – My Girl 16. Marvin Gaye – How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) 17. Jerry Lee Lewis & The Plebs – Hi Heel Sneakers 18. The Walker Brothers – The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore 19. Dusty Springfield – Everyday I Have To Cry 20. Dusty Springfield, Martha & The Vandellas – Wishin’ And Hopin’ 21. The Miracles – You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me 22. Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames – Yeh Yeh 23. The Who – Anyway Anyhow Anywhere 24. Sandie Shaw – Girl Don’t Come 25. Otis Redding, Eric Burdon & Chris Farlowe – Shake 26. The Rolling Stones – (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction PRO-SHOT B&W NTSC Approx.59min.
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