The latest addition to Eagle's critically acclaimed and highly successful Classic Albums series is Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers 1979 breakthrough album "Damn The Torpedoes". The band's third album defined their musical style and took them into the mainstream hitting No.2 on the US charts and spawning the top 10 single "Don't Do Me Like That". The DVD features newly filmed contributions from the band members Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench, Ron Blair and Stan Lynch along with co-producer Jimmy Iovine and engineer Shelly Yakus as they analyze the tracks from the original multi-track tapes and through new and archive performances. "Damn The Torpedoes" has stood the test of time as one of the great American rock albums of its era and is a worthy addition to the Classic Albums series. Bonus Features: Over 40 minutes of additional interviews, archive footage and new demonstrations not included in the broadcast version.
M**A
Series Gets Better and Better
First of all, this series is really hitting its stride--they're nailing everything a fan would want to know about each album, and the DVD extras are a must. They're often as good or better than the actual show. Check out "Never Mind the Bollocks" for the best example of that."Damn the Torpedoes" has always been one of my favorite albums (I've owned it in every medium possible since it was released in 1979) and everyone here, even Jimmy Iovine, is present to to break down one of the best sounding, finest written rock albums of all time.Only Stan Lynch, who left the band in the 90's, has archival interview footage, instead of being specifically shot for this show. No problem though, because I can watch Mike Campbell play his Rickenbacker part for "Here Comes My Girl" about a thousand times (check out the DVD extra about that guitar--which is also on the cover--and its connection to George Harrison), or Benmont Tench play his part from "Don't Do Me Like That" another thousand times.Eagle Vision is really on a roll with what they're deeming to be considered a "Classic Album" for the series. They're all records that come from an era when creativity trumped the ease of technology in the studio.In fact, many of the sounds you can duplicate on Pro Tools and other recording software programs come from the fertile minds of this era in rock--these people are legends, and they need to have their stories told before they pass away, much like Ken Burns's approach to his documentaries.I have only one complaint about "...Torpedoes" though--I really wanted to know why Tom Petty yells, "Shelly! Hey! Here Comes My Girl..." during that song. I know Shelly is Shelly Yackus, the engineer on the record... but what's the story behind that?Update 10/13/10: Thanks for all the solutions to the lyrical dilemma described above. I'll go with "above it/shove it" unless Tom logs on here and says differently!
J**.
Very Good DVD!
I've seen bits and pieces of this on You Tube and finally brought it.Very Good DVD.Even the bonus stuff is very good,thank you Amazon!
I**S
For every music fan
Awesome documentary about one of the greatest albums of all time. Different band members talk about each song. The episode that aired (the main part of this DVD) is only about 40 minutes long and talks about half of the album. There's bonus clips that can be watched all at once that talk about the rest of the songs. A lot of the clips are pretty funny and you get to see Tom playing the acoustic guitar and singing parts of a couple songs. Definitely enjoyed this.
G**Y
Disappointed
Took forever to get and was just the making of Dam the Torpedoes. Not a full concert.
D**
U Enjoyed & Loved Tom Petty Damn the Torpedoes DVD
I Loved seeing Tom Petty!!Also, Enjoyed and Loved listening to Tom Petty Speak and Tom Petty Music!!Tom Petty - Classic Albums: Damn the Torpedoes (DVD)
C**S
Good for Tom Petty Fans
I got this for my dad not fully realizing what all it was. He loves it, started watching it the moment he opened the present and realized what it was. Great but for a Tom Petty fan
M**R
Petty Torpedoes Classic Album DVD
Great look inside the process of making a record that stands the test of time. Shows how songwriting, arranging, performance, recording and mixing come together to make a whole greater than the sum of its parts. As a guitar player, its lots of fun to see Petty and Campbell play some of their most distinctive licks from "Refugee" and "Here Comes My Girl". The bonus material with Ben Tench also illustrates the importance of his keyboard contributions. On this album, the Heartbreaker guitar players play guitars like pianos, and the keyboardist plays like a guitarist.
R**S
Hope you enjoy!! ChiefCrews
You are in the middle,of thoughts& dreams,they are going through,too write songs together. The feeling of having the chance too be there is unbelievable!!! I purchased,my album,the day before He Passed On. Hope you enjoy!! ChiefCrews........
D**R
Classic record, video worth the money for fans
Damn the Torpedoes was the breaking album for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. I still listen to it and have enjoyed other releases in the Classic Albums Live series. This is well done and fun to watch
C**E
All good
All good
G**I
je croyais avoir quelques chansons au complet mais il n ...
je croyais avoir quelques chansons au complet mais il n y en a pas une juste du documentaire.
P**X
Three Stars
IS NOT WHAT I EXPECTED !
C**R
Cool music.
I feel like I just re-discovered TOM and I love him all over again
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