Billy Bob Thornton -- Desperate One :: Brooks & Dunn -- Red Dirt Road, My Maria, Only In America :: Dave Matthews -- Too Much, Gravedigger, Save Me, Everyday, So Damn Lucky :: Emmy Lou Harris -- Pancho And Lefty :: Hootie & The Blowfish -- Only Wanna Be With You :: John Mellencamp -- Death Letter, Stones In My Passway, Pink Houses :: Los Lonely Boys -- Heaven :: Neil Young with Crazy Horse -- Hey, Hey, My, My, (Into The Black) :: Sheryl Crow -- Steve McQueen, The First Cut Is The Deepest :: Trick Pony -- Pour Me :: Willie Nelson -- Good Hearted Woman, If You’ve Got The Money, I’ve Got The Time, Beer For My Horses, Whiskey River
The Chain, Eyes Of The World, Peacekeeper, Say You Will, Never Going Back Again, Rhiannon, Come, Big Love, Landslide, Say Goodbye, Beautiful Child, Gold Dust Woman, I’m So Afraid, Silver Springs, Tusk, Stand Back, Go Your Own Way, Don’t Stop, Goodbye Baby, Second Hand News. Recorded live at the Fleet Center in Boston on September 23rd and 24th, 2003.
You’re An Original, First Cut Is The Deepest, Leaving Las Vegas, Strong Enough, Members Only, All I Wanna Do, Soak Up The Sun, Everyday Is A Winding Road, Safe & Sound, My Favorite Mistake, Redemption Day, Sweet Rosalyn, Happy, Peace Love & Understanding, Lets Get Free, Home, I Shall Believe, Steve McQueen
Gillian Welch -- Look At Miss Ohio, Everything is Free, One Little Song :: Joan Baez -- In My Time Of Need, Joe Hill, Farewell, Angelina, Caleb Meyer, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, Diamonds and Rust :: Nickel Creek -- In the House of Tom Bombadil, I Should’ve Known Better, Smoothie Song, This Side
Smooth delivery, high-spirited melodies, that velvet voice and a soul-stirring rhythmic foundation. All are the elements that Steve Winwood brings to Soundstage featuring his recent work from the album About Time along with his classic hits including "Why Can't We Live Together" and "Back in the High Life." Winwood also performs "Dear Mr. Fantasy" and "The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys" - hits from his days with Traffic (recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame). Works from Winwood's current recordings represent a tapestry of tastes woven after 40 years in music. Winwood delivers a fiery performance of "Bully," but lets his voice simply smolder through on "Walking On." For his efforts, the crowd continually rewarded Winwood with standing ovations and cheers of adulation. Other highlights include the song "Rainmaker." Can’t Find My Way Back Home, Empty Pages, Bully, Glad, Freedom Rider, Back in the High Life Again, Dear Mr. Fantasy, Why Can’t We Live Together
Kris Kristofferson -- Shipwrecked In The Eighties, Help Me Make It Through The Night, Sunday Morning Comin’ Down, Me And Bobby McGee :: 30 Odd Foot of Grunts -- The Legend Of Barry Kable, Swallow My Gift, Inside Her Eyes, Sail Those Same Oceans, Never Be Alone Again, Swept Away Bayou (Facing the headlights alone), What’s Her Name?, Mission Beat
Brian McNight -- Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas :: Chris Isaak -- Blue Christmas, Mele Kalikimaka, Washington Square, The Christmas Song, Gotta Be Good, Pretty Paper, Hey Santa Claus, Brightest Star, Last Month Of The Year, Santa Bring My Baby Back, White Christmas, Christmas On TV :: Mike Buble -- Let It Snow :: Stevie Nicks -- Santa Claus Is Coming To Town :: Stevie Nicks, Mike Buble and Brian McNight -- Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
Aaron Neville -- Grand Tour :: Alan Jackson -- Hard Lovin' Man :: Amy Grant -- Bartender's Blues :: Connie Smith & George Jones -- Golden Ring :: Emmylou Harris -- One Of These Days :: George Jones -- He Stopped Loving Her Today :: Harry Connick Jr. -- She Thinks I Still Care :: Joe Diffie -- White Lightning :: Kenny Chesney -- I Always Get Lucky With You :: Kenny Chesney -- Tennessee Whiskey :: Kris Kristofferson -- Why Me Lord :: Lorrie Morgan -- A Picture Of Me Without You :: Martina McBride -- Just One More :: Randy Travis -- Once You've Had The Best :: Randy Travis & George Jones -- A Few Ole Country Boys :: Sammy Kershaw -- You're Still On My Mind :: Shelby Lynne -- Why Baby Why :: Shelby Lynne & George Jones -- Take Me :: Tanya Tucker -- Walk Through This World With Me :: Trace Adkins -- Same Ol' Me :: Trick Pony -- The Race Is On :: Uncle Kracker -- The Window Up Above :: Vince Gil -- If My Heart Had Windows :: Wynonna & George Jones -- We're Gonna Hold On
Part 1 - Premiering on PBS July 7, 2005 John Mayer has become an emerging superstar without conforming to any single genre – sometimes bluesy, sometimes pop, sometimes rock, but always excellent. Writing incredible songs that appeal to a wide audience, he provides that rare common ground among listeners of all ages. With fan favorites like “No Such Thing,” “Why Georgia” and “Bigger than my Body,” Mayer rolls out nothing but the best for this Soundstage audience. Mayer has always had a special relationship with the blues, and he can count one of its greatest practitioners as a fan. In the first episode of this two-part Soundstage, the legendary Buddy Guy surprises viewers by joining Mayer midway through “Come Back To Bed,” and remains for and extended jam on “Damn Right I Got The Blues.” Other Mayer hits, including the blockbuster “Your Body Is a Wonderland,” also define this set. Part 2 - Premiering on PBS July 14, 2005 John Mayer’s convincing vocals, guitar virtuosity and compelling songwriting has earned him the respect of his contemporaries as well as significant radio airplay and a solid fan following. On the second part of this Soundstage episode, John Mayer continues his set with favorites “My Stupid Mouth,” “Neon” and the Grammy Award-winning Song of the Year “Daughters.” Towards the end of this episode Buddy Guy returns to end this show on a high note (literally). This time the roles are reversed as Buddy takes the lead on the classic blues “Feels Like Rain,” while Mayer steps back on guitar and lets the teacher do his thing.
Broadcast: Dancin’,Let Me Down Easy,Wicked Game,Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing,Solitary Man,Western Stars,Can’t Do A Thing (To Stop Me),Only The Lonely,Wrong To Love You,American Boy,Notice The Ring,Think of Tomorrow.
Whether she is yodeling or singing an aria, Jewel puts her own unique blended style into her music. Performing in this hour “Foolish Games,” "Satellite” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” Jewel has managed to put her life’s retrospective into her well-crafted songs, which are influenced by many music genres including rock, pop, country, jazz and classical. This unique performance by Jewel is one that is not to be missed.
With Who We Are, Lifehouse singer-songwriter Jason Wade—along with drummer Rick Woolstenhulme and bassist Bryce Soderberg—gets back to the basics of what made him first form the band while still a teenager in suburban California. With all their radio airplay, multi-platinum sales and awards, Lifehouse is still intent on raising the bar, which makes Who We Are a revelation both musically and lyrically.
Use any measurement you like, Daughtry has almost single-handedly given the hard rock genre back its heart. With signature ache and poise, the North Carolina native blends each of his hard-won attributes into a rousing mosaic for the ages. The DAUGHTRY album is also forging unprecedented sales and chart breakthroughs - affirming there is still gold to be mined with a rugged voice and passionate songwriting instincts.
Best known as the lead singer/songwriter and guitarist for Creedence Clearwater Revival, rock legend and Grammy winner John Fogerty has made a phenomenal contribution to American music for decades. CCR released 13 hit singles in just five years and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. On his newest solo release, Revival, Fogerty incorporates all the best elements of an unforgettable career of authentic rock and roll. Revival features Fogerty’s signature southern growl and blistering guitar work. On this episode of Soundstage, Fogerty presents fan favorites “Bad Moon Rising,” “Born on the Bayou” and “Proud Mary.”
The second half of this two-part episode continues on as John Fogerty delivers the timeless essence of his music with an electrifying stage presence and resonating energy. A genuine showman, Fogerty weaves new songs “River Is Waiting” and “Gunslinger” with classics “Green River,” “Centerfield,” “Down on the Corner” and the show-closer “Fortunate Son,” resulting in an unbelievable performance you will not want to miss.
Josh Groban burst on to the international music scene in 2001 with the release of his self-titled debut album featuring the hit single, "To Where You Are." His follow up CD "Closer" with the smash hit "You Raise Me Up" brought enormous success to the young singing sensation. He has made scores of television appearances beginning with Ally McBeal and continuing with countless performances on Oprah Winfrey, Good Morning America, The Today Show, two PBS specials, the Superbowl, the Oscars and the closing ceremonies of the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics with an audience of over 2 billion people. His first PBS Special went on to become the No. 1 selling DVD of 2002. On the touring front, Groban started out his now legendary 40-city concert tour (which sold out in a record breaking 20 minutes) and then went straight forward to a two-year arena tour across the US.
In this episode, Soundstage captures a radiant Stevie Nicks in her first filmed solo performance since 1987. Clad in her trademark look of high heels and lace, Stevie boldly kicks off the night with “Stand Back.” Don’t miss a second as she performs songs from her comprehensive career retrospective album, Crystal Visions. Throughout the evening, Stevie elegantly showcases her vocal abilities on “Fall From Grace,” and follows a stunning performance of “How Still My Love” with a cover of Dave Matthews Band’s “Crash Into Me” interpreted through the eyes of a woman. Stevie also beautifully performs “Sara,” a song rarely performed without Fleetwood Mac, before finishing up the hour with an amazing cover of Led Zeppelin’s “Rock and Roll.” (#1510, 7/17/08, 2200-2300, HDTV, Dolby Stereo)
Stevie Nicks knows how to put on a show. Part Two of this theatrical evening continues with a perfect mix of favorites like “Landslide” and “Gold Dust Woman” that will leave you yearning for more. During this intimate show, Stevie shares poignant personal memories and the origins of her songs. In long, dripping sleeves and trademark shawl, she breaks into her signature slow twirls, exuding a sensuous stage presence. The hour starts off with a riveting version of “Rhiannon” and ends with an epic rendition of “Edge of Seventeen.” If that’s not enough, Vanessa Carlton joins Stevie on stage for a special duet of Bonnie Raitt’s “Circle Dance,” as well as “The One,” a cut from Vanessa’s latest album. Tune in to watch one of the most prolific and influential women in rock music history at her best! (#1511, 7/24/08, 2200-2300, HDTV, Dolby Stereo)
Nearly five years had elapsed since Matchbox Twenty’s last studio album, and in the interim, singer Rob Thomas had launched a chart-topping solo career. So, despite some 28 million records sold across three multi-platinum albums, a remarkable string of hit singles, and fan demand for the band’s return to active duty running hot, fully restarting the Matchbox engine nevertheless remained in question.
Kenny Chesney has covered a lot of ground – and he believes he’s got a lot more ground to go. The platinum plus Just Who I am, has already yielded two number one singles with “Never Wanted Nothing More,” and “Don’t Blink.” The current single, “Shiftwork,” is a duet with pal George Strait and is Top 5 and climbing. Chesney, the triple and reigning Academy of Country Music and four time Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year sold more tickets in North America than anyone last year, played football stadiums and sang the songs that capture the way people live their lives, dream their dreams and feel the moments that define them.
Working with producers Dann Huff and Byron Gallimore, engineer Allen Sides and Grammy-winning arranger David Campbell, Faith Hill has crafted a one-of-a-kind Christmas record with Joy to the World, freshly conceived yet anchored in tradition. It is a loving tribute to both the spirit and the music of Christmas, one that pays homage to the classics.
Counting Crows have been a huge presence in the music world for over a decade; from their initial hit single “Mr. Jones” to the 2005 Academy Award, Grammy, and Golden Globe nominated “Accidentally In Love.” Headed by the enigmatic Adam Duritz, the San Francisco Bay area band is a global phenomenon, having sold over 20 million albums worldwide.
Idina Menzel reached superstardom on Broadway in two career-defining roles—her Tony Award winning performance in the musical blockbuster "Wicked" and in the revolutionary "Rent." Idina’s debut album, I Stand is a powerful collection of new songs. With Idina’s voice and the talent of legendary Grammy winning producer Glen Ballard, the final outcome is an album filled with pop tunes and heartfelt ballads—intimate yet universal stories of life, its challenges, relationships and of course - the subject of love.
“Feels Like The First Time,” “Cold As Ice,” “Urgent,” “I Want To Know What Love Is,” “Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “Hot Blooded,” 7 Top 5 hits, 9 Top 10s and 14 Top 20s help to define a career that has seen the sale of more than 70 million albums. Add to that countless other classics, “Say You Will,” “Jukebox Hero” and “Double Vision,” and you have a super group that has left an indelible mark on rock and roll history.
At age 83, B.B. King is still light on his feet, singing and playing the blues with relentless passion. Time has no apparent effect on B.B., other than to make him more popular, more cherished, and more relevant than ever. For more than half a century, Riley B. King - better known as B.B. King - has defined the blues for a worldwide audience. Since he started recording in the 1940s, he has released over fifty albums, many of them classics. He was born September 16, 1925, on a plantation in Itta Bena, Mississippi, near Indianola. In his youth, he played on street corners for dimes, and would sometimes play in as many as four towns a night. In 1947, he hitchhiked to Memphis, TN, to pursue his music career.
Legendary on the jam band circuit, Chicago-based Umphrey’s McGee has perfected the art of progressive improvisation. Swirling guitars and innovative multi-faceted arrangements keep fans on their toes. With power and finesse, this sextet brings jamming to a new level during this episode of Soundstage. A flair for spontaneity, dazzling musicianship, and an impressive live presence make Umphrey’s McGee a must-see as they perform “Higgins,” "Morning Song," and many others.
Seal’s one-of-a-kind soaring, husky baritone is perfect for any genre. He’s delighted fans and earned critical acclaim while staying true to classic, honest songwriting in his remarkable two-decade career. And now, he’s done it again with the release of his exceptional sixth studio album Soul. Together with legendary music producer David Foster, Seal adds his signature touch to some of the best soul songs ever created.
Rock’s poet laureate Jackson Browne delivers a remarkable performance featuring tracks from his latest recording, Time the Conqueror, as well as hits from his previous 11 studio albums. For more than three decades, Browne has set the standard for singer/songwriters, consistently producing heartfelt, personal lyrics while weaving-in a level of social consciousness which personifies his music. His performance on Soundstage exemplifies this reputation. Browne shines on recent tracks “Time the Conqueror” and “Live Nude Cabaret,” but also nails hits from his earlier repertoire like “Doctor My Eyes” and “Boulevard.”
Grammy-nominated OneRepublic displays boundless energy throughout this episode of Soundstage while offering up rousing performances of hit singles “Apologize,” “Stop and Stare,” “Say (All I Need)” and “Mercy.” Catch a perfect blend of pop and rock on other featured tracks from their debut CD Dreaming Out Loud, along with a fantastic version of Gnarls Barkley’s “Crazy.”
Jennifer Nettles’ voice can hold its own in any setting, but exceeds expectations alongside partner Kristian Bush’s mandolin strumming at the Grainger Studio. During this sensational hour, Sugarland presents a versatile set that gains momentum with each song. “Joey” is heartbreakingly sincere, “Everyday America” reveals strong, twangy vocals while broken-down acoustics give “Stay” a more traditional country sound. Their forte is to effortlessly transition from energetic pop songs to heartfelt, soulful ballads without skipping a beat. The dynamic duo also present older classics like “Baby Girl” and even venture into covers of R.E.M to pay homage to shared Atlanta roots during their set.
In this Soundstage special event, Josh Groban performs favorites from his best-selling albums in an intimate theatre setting. Taped at Rose Hall at the "Jazz at Lincoln Center" in New York City, this stunning performance includes "Alla Luce del Sole", "You Are Loved (Don't Give Up)", and “February Song”. Special guest appearances by acclaimed jazz pianist Herbie Hancock, trumpeter Chris Botti and violinist Lucia Micarelli.
With a backbone of Southern rock and country, passionate vocals, and trademark layered guitars, Lynyrd Skynyrd deliver renditions of their iconic classics "Sweet Home Alabama," "Gimme Three Steps," "That Smell" and "Simple Man". This episode is littered with hits, rousing guitar solos, and songs from their album, God & Guns.
Country singer-songwriter Toby Keith performs his hits and selections from ``35 MPH Town.''
Artists pay tribute to George Harrison; performers include Brian Wilson, Norah Jones, Dhani Harrison, Ann Wilson, Ben Harper, Wayne Coyne and Steven Drozd.
Country artist Jason Isbell performs.
Grammy Award-nominated country singer-songwriter Jake Owen performs.
Paul Rodgers and Bad Company perform their hits at Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre; songs include ``Can't Get Enough,'' ``Bad Company'' and ``Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy.''
Latin singer Jon Secada performs his hits and pays tribute to Cuban singer-songwriter Benny Moré.
50th Anniversary of Chicago II
with David Foster, Eric Benet and Frederic Yonnet
The Summit
A rebroadcast of the first 1974 Soundstage episode.