THE T.A.M.I. SHOW

THE T.A.M.I. SHOW was filmed live at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in 1964, seven months after the Beatles appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show” and introduced the swinging 60s to America. This legendary film hasn’t been seen in its entirety since it originally appeared in theaters, including the world premiere at 33 Los Angeles-area theaters on November 14, 1964. This restored version features Beach Boys performances that were removed shortly after the film’s initial theatrical run.

The Supremes

The first concert movie of the rock era, the film captures such superstars as the Rolling Stones (with the late Brian Jones), James Brown, Chuck Berry, the Beach Boys, the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, the Miracles (featuring Smokey Robinson) and many other Motown and British Invasion acts in their early prime. Aside from the five rock groups, all the performers are backed by a band that’s come to be known as the Wrecking Crew, famed for playing on all the Phil Spector-produced hits and including future stars Glen Campbell and Leon Russell, among others. Fanita James, Jean King and future solo star Darlene Love, billed as the Blossoms, provide backing vocals.

James Brown

Critically acclaimed and long sought-after, the film contains James Brown’s legendary performance, which was a major influence on Michael Jackson, Prince, Mick Jagger, Sting, Beck and many others. Rick Rubin, Columbia Records producer, calls it “the single greatest rock & roll performance ever captured on film.”