
Plus: Jethro Tull , Olivia Newton-John , more
Carlos Santana
"Carlos Santana Plays Blues at Montreux 2004"
(Eagle Rock)
Carlos Santana fans will want to pick up this intense 90-minute DVD, which hit shelves May 6. Taken from his 2004 show in Montreux, the footage features the guitar virtuoso alongside three of his favorite bluesmen: Buddy Guy, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown and Bobby Parker. Although the entire evening's event has already been released on a three-disc set, this single DVD showcases all of Santana's performances exclusively.
Meat Loaf
"Meat Loaf: In Search of Paradise"
(Hip-O)
With a musical career spanning almost 40 years, Meat Loaf is back, but this time on the big screen. This feature documentary released May 13 on Hip-O Records chronicles the singer's 18-month tour in support of "Bat Out of Hell III," his final album in the Bat trilogy. The intimate journey even captures a media controversy that erupted during the tour and showcases the rock icon's drive for personal perfection.
Marvin Gaye
"What's Going On + Greatest Hits Live"
(Eagle Rock)
Two of Marvin Gaye's most popular previously released concert DVDs will be available as a double-disc set May 13. "What's Going On" features 100 minutes of insight into Gaye's career and personal life, including interviews with friends and family, and archived footage of the icon in the recording studio. The second disc, "Greatest Hits Live," highlights several of his most successful releases, such as "Let's Get It On," "Pride & Joy," "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" and "Ain't No Mountain High Enough."
Jethro Tull
"Jethro Tull's Jack in The Green: Live in Germany"
(Eagle Rock)
Despite not yet being in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Jethro Tull is still making contributions to the music scene, mostly recently in the form of this 96-minute DVD. The single disc, available May 20, features a compilation of in-concert rarities ranging from 1970 to 1993. Included in the listing are "Aqualung" and "Jack in the Green" from 1982's Rockpop in Concert, "Too Old to Rock'n'Roll, Too Young to Die" from Rocksummer 1986 and "Nothing is Easy" from a 1970 performance at Beat Club.
Olivia Newton-John
"Olivia Newton-John and the Sydney Symphony: Live at the Sydney Opera House"
(Shock Exports)
Olivia Newton-John's 2006 performance at Australia's most renowned venue is now available for fans to enjoy year-round. The 27-song set spans John's successful and worldly career, including country hits ("Let Me Be There," Please Mr. Please,") soft pop ("I Honestly Love You," "Have You Never Been Mellow") and cinematic hits from both "Grease" and "Xanadu."
More new releases:
May 6:
Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions, "Movin' On Up: The Music and Message of Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions" (Hip-O)
James Last, "Live at the Royal Albert Hall" (Eagle Rock)
Motley Crue, "Carnival of Sin" (WEA)
Prince, "Rave Un2 the Year 2000" (Eagle Rock)
T. Rex, "Live in Concert" (MVD Visual)
May 13:
Akon, "Muzik of a Konvict" (MVD Visual)
April Wine, "I Like to Rock: Live in London 1981" (Cherry Red/MVD Visual)
The Beatles, "Rock Milestones: The Red Album 1962-1966" (Classic Rock Legends)
Chicago, "Heart of Chicago" (Rhino)
Led Zeppelin, "Celebration Day: The Inside Story of Led Zeppelin" (Classic Rock Legends)
Limp Bizkit, "Rock in the Park 2001" (MVD Visual)
Los Straitjackets, "Los Straitjackets in Concert!" (Yep Roc)
Shaggy, "Live at Chiemsee Reggae Summer" (Charly)
Story of the Year, "Our Time Is Now: Two Years in the Life of…" (Image)
Van Halen, "Jump: Live!" (Hudson Street)
May 20:
Castanets, "Tendrils" (Asthmatic Kitty)
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John McLaughlin, "Meeting of the Minds: The Making of Floating Point" (Abstract Logix)
Johnny Cash, "Johnny Cash-Signature Collection" (St. Clair Entertainment)
Louis Armstrong, "Greatest Performances of the '30s, '40s, '50s and '60s" (Time Life)
The National, "A Skin, a Night" (Beggars Banquet)
May 27:
Ian Gillan, "Live in Anaheim" (Immergent)