Carl Perkins

Carl Perkins

Born: April 9, 1932
Died: January 19, 1998
in Tiptonville, Tennessee, USA
Carl Lee Perkins was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. A rockabilly great and pioneer of rock and roll, he began his recording career at the Sun Studio, in Memphis, beginning in 1954. Among his best-known songs are "Blue Suede Shoes", "Honey Don't", "Matchbox" and "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby".

Movies for Carl Perkins...

Johnny Cash - A Night to Remember 1973
Title: Johnny Cash - A Night to Remember 1973
Released: October 1, 2020
Type: Movie
Discover a never-before-seen concert, recently found in Sony’s vault. Songs include "Big River", "A Boy Named Sue", "If I were a Carpenter” and "Folsom Prison Blues". June Carter Cash also performs. Filmed May 5th, 1973 at The Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles.
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My Darling Vivian
Title: My Darling Vivian
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 27, 2020
Type: Movie
The story of Vivian Liberto, Johnny Cash's first wife and the mother of his four daughters. Includes never-before-seen footage and photographs of Johnny Cash and Rosanne Cash, as well as footage featuring Reese Witherspoon, Joaquin Phoenix, Tim Robbins, Whoopi Goldberg, John C. Reilly and many more.
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Johnny Cash - Live On Air
Title: Johnny Cash - Live On Air
Character: Self
Released: August 4, 2008
Type: Movie
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Johnny Cash: Man in Black  -  Live in Denmark 1971
Title: Johnny Cash: Man in Black - Live in Denmark 1971
Character: Himself
Released: July 11, 2006
Type: Movie
This previously unreleased live show was recorded in a television studio in Denmark before a small and appreciative audience in 1971, and was shown on Danish television. It hasn't been seen since, until this wonderful release. Featuring the entire Johnny Cash touring show - the Tennessee Three, the Carter Family, the Statler Brothers, and Carl Perkins - this tightly filmed, terrific little DVD takes us back to Johnny Cash at the very peak of his popularity. He looked good and sounded great as he took over the small stage with all the power of his personality, just his guitar and his iconic voice, thundering out "Boy Named Sue" with that sparkle in his dark eyes and a slight grin on his face, obviously happy to be exactly where he was doing exactly what he was doing - entertaining folks. It was at this time that Cash began the gradual but inevitable transformation from mere performer to legend.
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A Tribute To Buddy Holly And The Crickets
Title: A Tribute To Buddy Holly And The Crickets
Character: Himself
Released: March 21, 2004
Type: Movie
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Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Title: Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 2004
Type: Movie
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Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records
Title: Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 28, 2001
Type: Movie
A history of Memphis' Sun Records, the legendary label that started the careers of such rock and country icons as Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and many others. Included are archival footage and interviews with many rock and country artists who either recorded for Sun or knew owner Sam Phillips.
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Music for Montserrat
Title: Music for Montserrat
Character: Self
Released: September 15, 1997
Type: Movie
Music For Montserrat is a concert, held on September 15, 1997 in the Royal Albert Hall. Musicians came together for Montserrat. Phil Collins, Ray Cooper, Carl Perkins, Jimmy Buffett, Mark Knopfler, Sting, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, and more. The concert, and proceeds from the DVD and CD, benefited a cultural center in Montserrat, built by George Martin.
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Go Cat Go!
Title: Go Cat Go!
Character: Self
Released: August 23, 1997
Type: Movie
The great rockabilly guitarist Carl Perkins gives viewers a personal look at his life and career on this music video. GO CAT GO includes candid interviews with the musician, in which he discusses his experiences working with legends George Harrison, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, and Paul McCartney. In addition, there is special bonus footage of Perkins performing with McCartney at Memphis's Liberty Bowl.
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Title: Classic Albums
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 14, 1997
Type: TV
A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.
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The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Title: The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Character: Self
Released: March 6, 1995
Type: Movie
The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.
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Let It Rock - The 60th Birthday Concert
Title: Let It Rock - The 60th Birthday Concert
Character: Himself
Released: January 8, 1995
Type: Movie
The 60th Birthday Concert of Ronnie "The Hawk" Hawkins, featuring guest stars Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins & Jeff Healey.
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The Movie Life of George
Title: The Movie Life of George
Character: Self
Released: February 10, 1989
Type: Movie
When EMI refused to produce Monty Python's Life of Brian, George Harrison founded Handmade Pictures so that he could see the film. This is the story of him and Handmade Films.
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The Real Patsy Cline
Title: The Real Patsy Cline
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 1989
Type: Movie
The complete, true story of Patsy Cline's brilliant rise to stardom and her tragic death at the pinnacle of her career. This unique video biography features rare and classic performances; Patsy's hit songs, such as Crazy, I Fall To Pieces and more.
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Jerry Lee Lewis: I Am What I Am
Title: Jerry Lee Lewis: I Am What I Am
Released: January 2, 1987
Type: Movie
This unique rockumentary features classic performances and Jerry Lee's biggest hits.
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Carl Perkins & Friends: Blue Suede Shoes - A Rockabilly Session
Title: Carl Perkins & Friends: Blue Suede Shoes - A Rockabilly Session
Character: Self
Released: October 15, 1985
Type: Movie
This classic concert show featuring Carl Perkins, the godfather of rock 'n' roll, with a superstar cast recorded at London's Limehouse Studios in 1985. Guitar, vocals - Carl Perkins, Eric Clapton, George Harrison / Drums, vocals - Ringo Starr / Bass - Greg Perkins, John David / Double Bass - Lee Rocker / Drums - Dave Charles, Slim Jim Ghost / Guitar - Earl Slick, Mickey Gee / Guitar, Vocal, Producer [Music], Directed by - Dave Edmunds / Piano - Gearing Watkins / Singing - Rosanne Cash
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Into the Night
Title: Into the Night
Character: Mr. Williams
Released: February 22, 1985
Type: Movie
Ed Okin used to have a boring life. He used to have trouble getting to sleep. Then one night, he met Diana. Now, Ed's having trouble staying alive.
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The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977
Title: The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977
Character: Self
Released: November 30, 1977
Type: Movie
Johnny Cash's second Christmas special includes an all-star tribute to Elvis Presley, who died in August 1977, two months before this program was taped for CBS television. Fellow rockabilly pioneers Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Roy Orbison join Cash on "This Train is Bound For Glory" in memory of Presley, whose affinity for such sacred music was well-known. The 1977 special also includes holiday guest performances as Johnny takes the stage with Roy Clark for a spirited rendition of "Frosty The Snow Man" as well as the Statler Brothers with the yuletide classic "Blue Christmas."
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Johnny Cash at San Quentin
Title: Johnny Cash at San Quentin
Released: September 6, 1969
Type: Movie
Johnny Cash at San Quentin was recorded live at San Quentin State Prison on February 24, 1969 and released as an album onJune 16 of that same year. The concert was filmed by Granada Television. Songs performed include Wreck of the Old 97 , I Walk the Line, San Quentin and A Boy Named Sue.
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Title: The Johnny Cash Show
Character: Self
Released: June 7, 1969
Type: TV
The Johnny Cash Show was an American television music variety show hosted by Johnny Cash. The Screen Gems 58-episode series ran from June 7, 1969 to March 31, 1971 on ABC; it was taped at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. The show reached No. 17 in the Nielsen ratings in 1970. Cash opened each show, and its regulars included members of his touring troupe, June Carter Cash and the Carter Family, The Statler Brothers, Carl Perkins, and The Tennessee Three, with Australian-born musical director-arranger-conductor Bill Walker. The Statler Brothers performed brief comic interludes. It featured many folk-country musicians, such as Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Linda Ronstadt, Kris Kristofferson, Mickey Newbury, Neil Young, Gordon Lightfoot, Merle Haggard, James Taylor and Tammy Wynette. It also featured other musicians such as jazz great Louis Armstrong, who died eight months after appearing on the show.
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Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music
Title: Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music
Character: Self
Released: March 1, 1969
Type: Movie
In this classic 1969 documentary, the Man in Black is captured at his peak, the first of many in a looming roller-coaster career. Fresh on the heels of his Folsom Prison album, Cash reveals the dark intensity and raw talent that made him a country music star and cultural icon. Director Robert Elfstrom got closer than any other filmmaker to Cash, who is seen performing with his new bride June Carter Cash, in a rare duet with Bob Dylan, and behind the scenes with friends, family and aspiring young musicians.
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Title: The Dick Clark Show
Character: Self
Released: February 15, 1958
Type: TV
The Dick Clark Show is an American musical variety show broadcast weekly in the United States on the ABC television network 7:30-8 PM on Saturdays from February 15, 1958 through September 10, 1960, sponsored by Beechnut Gum.
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Jamboree!
Title: Jamboree!
Character: Himself
Released: December 7, 1957
Type: Movie
Jamboree adheres to the usual formula of late-1950s rock&roll films: A plethora of musical numbers linked together by the wispiest of plotlines. Kay Medford heads the cast as manipulative showbiz agent Grace Shaw. Hoping to land pop singer Pete Porter (Paul Carr), Grace connives to break up Pete's romance with female vocalist Honey Wynn (Freda Holloway). But who cares? The audience came to see such musical faves as Fats Domino, Count Basie, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jodie Sands, Ron Coby, Slim Whitman, Carl Perkins, Frankie Avalon, Charlie Gracie and the Four Coins. As a promotional tie-in, Jamboree also features appearances by 21 of North America's top rock-and-roll deejays.
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Title: American Bandstand
Character: Self
Released: August 5, 1957
Type: TV
American Bandstand was an American music-performance show that aired in various versions from 1952 to 1989 and was hosted from 1956 until its final season by Dick Clark, who also served as producer. The show featured teenagers dancing to Top 40 music introduced by Clark; at least one popular musical act—over the decades, running the gamut from Jerry Lee Lewis to Run DMC—would usually appear in person to lip-sync one of their latest singles. Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon holds the record for most appearances at 110. The show's popularity helped Dick Clark become an American media mogul and inspired similar long-running music programs, such as Soul Train and Top of the Pops. Clark eventually assumed ownership of the program through his Dick Clark Productions company.
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Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash: The Road Show
Title: Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash: The Road Show
Character: Self (archival footage)
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Over 30 early performances of Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash as they were taking their first steps on the ladder to stardom.