2020 marks the 20th anniversary year of the popular and groundbreaking MY Music specials for PBS that began with “Doo Wop 50” and continue to include memorable programs from a variety of musical genres, including” Folk Rock,” “Classic Soul & R&B,” “Disco,” “50s Pop,” “60s Rock” and “Country Pop.”
Now for the first time, an all-inclusive compilation of the greatest moments from the series are included in this new retrospective, featuring heartwarming reunions with the performers exclusively for PBS.
“Doo Wop To Pop Rock: My Music Celebrates 20 Years” features these performances:
The Doo Wop Years
- “16 Candles” – Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge
- “Duke Of Earl” – Gene Chandler
- “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me” – Mel Carter
- “Let It Be Me” – Jerry Butler and Betty Everett
- “In The Still Of The Night” – Fred Parris and The Five Satins
The 50s Pop Era
- “How Much Is That Doggie In The Window” – Patti Page
- “Earth Angel” – The Crew Cuts
- “Love Is A Many Splendored Thing” – The Four Aces
- “McGuire Sisters Medley” – The McGuire Sisters
The Folk Rock Years
- “Both Sides Now” – Judy Collins
- “Turn, Turn, Turn” – Roger McGuinn
- “A Mighty Day” – The Chad Mitchell Trio
- “A Worried Man” – The Kingston Trio
- “Where Have All The Flowers Gone” – The Kingston Trio
- Motown and More
- “Do You Love Me” – The Contours
- “It’s The Same Old Song”/ “I Can’t Help Myself” – Four Tops
- “Ooo Baby Baby” – The Miracles
- “Respect” – Aretha Franklin
- “Higher and Higher” – Bobby Wilson
Finale
“The Riviera Affair” – My Music Orchestra
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Credits:
Produced by: TJL Productions / Executive Producer: TJ Lubinsky