This is arguably the best rock'n'roll movie of the 1950's. Mainly because of the line-up of recording artists. The "Girl Can't Help It" was very good too, but it was more of a straight comedy and the problem with that film was that they kept cutting away from the musical acts in midstream. This film didn't do that,fortunately.
My only disappointment with this film was the choice of songs for a couple of the artists. Especially the great Eddie Cochran. Instead of having him sing the mediocre "Teenage Heaven", it would have been great if he had rocked out with something like "Jeannie,Jeannie,Jeannie" or his classic "Summertime Blues". And instead of the Little Richard cover "Ooh,My Head" (Ooh,My Soul), Ritchie Valens would have been great doing his classic "Come On,Let's Go",or even "La Bamba".
Anyway, like I said, the film is a lot of fun and a piece of musical history. And I have to say not only was Chuck Berry great performing, he really could act.
This was also the last rock'n'roll jukebox musical of the 1950's. I would recommend it to music historians.
My only disappointment with this film was the choice of songs for a couple of the artists. Especially the great Eddie Cochran. Instead of having him sing the mediocre "Teenage Heaven", it would have been great if he had rocked out with something like "Jeannie,Jeannie,Jeannie" or his classic "Summertime Blues". And instead of the Little Richard cover "Ooh,My Head" (Ooh,My Soul), Ritchie Valens would have been great doing his classic "Come On,Let's Go",or even "La Bamba".
Anyway, like I said, the film is a lot of fun and a piece of musical history. And I have to say not only was Chuck Berry great performing, he really could act.
This was also the last rock'n'roll jukebox musical of the 1950's. I would recommend it to music historians.