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Liberace

 

LIBERACE
The ULTIMATE ENTERTAINER

Special Interest: Music
3 DVD Set
Running Time: Approx. 318 Minutes
Color and B & W

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In the pantheon of American musical idols, there is no one who compares with Liberace. He was the ultimate showman; he made sure his shows were full of gorgeous dancing girls, swirling lights and stunning colors. Naturally, Liberace was at his grand piano with his trademark candelabra. Liberace's flamboyant and unique style, imbued with subtle humor and grace, captivated audiences around the world, regardless of what genre of music he was playing.

Liberace's fame led him to play packed venues internationally, from London, to New York, to Hollywood. Remarkably, Liberace still holds the title of the highest paid solo pianist and musician ever for a single night's performance in the Guinness Book of World Records, which took place at Madison Square Gardens, New York City in 1954.

In 1952, as a summer replacement for Dinah Shore, Liberace began his first television show. This led to him becoming a regular on television, bringing his dazzling showmanship and sense of style right into the home. Liberace was one of the first television stars to go into syndication. By 1954, he was appearing on 217 American stations and in 20 foreign countries.

This very special DVD set brings you the best of Liberace. Included are shows taped before a live audiences in London in the 1960s. "Everything Liberace" is here on these DVD's, from the spectacular girls and glittering costumes, to the fun and joyous music of Liberace and his musicians (led by his brother George). His guests, George Gobel, Minnie Pearl, Eva Gabor, Jack Benny, larry Storch and many more, join Liberace.

 

Disc 1

  • Introduction
  • Phyllis Diller Arrives
  • "Phyllis Fugue"
  • Production Number with Phyllis Diller
  • "Tea For Two"
  • Listz Concerto in A Major
  • "The Impossible Dream"
  • "The Last Time I Saw Paris"
  • Doubletime Samba
  • Minnie Pearl Arrives
  • "Alley Cat"
  • Minnie and Liberace
  • Eve Arden Decorates
  • "Tchaikovsky Concerto in A-flat Minor"
  • Eva Gabor Arrives
  • Eva and Liberace
  • Gershwin Medley
  • Rolf Harris 3-Legged Man
  • "The Blue Danube"
  • "Theme from Exodus"
  • "Chopsticks"

Extras:

Disc 1 - Liberace's Home Memories
George, Liberace's brother, appeared regularly on his syndicated television show as a violin accompanist and orchestral arranger. In these rare home movies, filmed by George and others, we are invited to watch Liberace at work and play.

 

Disc 2

  • Introduction
  • George Gobel Arrives
  • Gobel and Liberace
  • Production Number with George Gobel and Trisha Noble
  • Classical Liberace
  • "The Look of Love"
  • "Tiger Rag"
  • Jack Benny Arrives
  • "Mack the Knife"
  • Jack Benny and Liberace Duet
  • "Moonlight Sonata" and "How Insensitive"
  • Boogie Woogie
  • "People"
  • Production Number with Larry Storch, Cliff Richard, Tessie O'Shea and Janie Marden
  • Liberace and his Mom
  • Spanish Medley

Extras:

Disc 2 - Liberace's Wild Wardrobe
A fascinating look at some of the hundreds of dazzling costumes worn by the colorful Liberace over the years.

 

Disc 3

  • Beethoven D minor Sonata
  • Stephen Foster "My Old Kentucky Home"
  • Johann Strauss Polka
  • Ernesto Lecuona "Malaguena"
  • Rachmaninoff "Punchenello"
  • Beer Barrel Polka
  • Chopin Nocturne in F# Major
  • Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 ("Tonight We Love")
  • Stephen Foster "Camptown Races"
  • Emile Waldteufel "Skater's Waltz"
  • Johann Strauss "Vienna Lights"
  • The Yellow Rose of Texas
  • Ernesto Lecuona "Andalucia"
  • Chopin Waltz in A-Flat Major
  • Tchaikovsky "Waltz of the Flowers"
  • Ave Maria
  • Stephen Foster - "Jeannie with the Light Brown Hair"
  • Tchaikovsky Medley
  • French Song Medley
  • Ritual Fire Dance
  • Turkey in the Straw
  • Leroy Anderson "Sleigh Ride"
  • Jingle Bells
  • O Holy Night

 

 

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