Created by TCN-9 executive BRUCE GYNGELL and modelled on the successful American musical / variety show of the same name, BANDSTAND was hosted by the ever-charming BRIAN HENDERSON and set the TV standard for 14 entertaining years, showcasing the very best of Australian and international Pop and Rock 'N' Roll music of the 60s and 70s.

In 1965 and 1968 BANDSTAND celebrated two of the world's most sought after actrs, broadcasting live performances of legendary American crooner ROY ORBISON and country influenced rock and roll duo THE EVERLY BROTHERS.

Live at CHEQUERS NIGHT CLUB, one of the top cabaret venues in Australia, THE EVERLY BROTHERS ply their steel-string guitar sound and indelible vocal talents.

Riding on the wave of international success, ROY ORBISON or 'The Big O' as many would call him, renowned for his distinctive voice and stirring ballands stepped up to the microphone to sing some of his all-time classics.

Also featuring performances by BANDSTAND regulars DINAH LEE, JANICE SLATER, PHIL LANHAM, SHARON BLACK and others.   BANDSTAND LIVE is a classic tribute, celebrating the best of an Australian music institution in its glorious heyday.

The Everly Brothers Live at Chequers (Sydney 1968)
Brian Henderson introduces The Everyly Brothers playing at Chequers Nightclub in Sydney.
Lucille (You Won't Do Your Daddy's Will)
Walk Right Back
Suzi Q
Wake Up Little Suzy
Cathy's Clown
All I Have To Do Is Dream
Bye Bye Love
So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)
Bowling Green
('Til) I Kissed You
Bird Dog
Let It Be Me
Be Bop A Lula
Kentucky

Roy Orbison - Live on Bandstand (February 13th, 1965)
Roy Orbison - Pretty Woman
Brian Henderson introduces the 3 placegetters of Starlight 1964 in order of appearance; 3rd place Phil Lanham, 2nd place Janice Slater and winner Sharon Black
Phil Lanham - I'd Rather Be Rich
Janice Slater - Once I Loved
Sharon Black - Thanks A Lot
Julie Rogers - Go Tell It On The Mountain / Ave Maria
Roy Orbison - Mean Woman Blues
Dinah Lee - What Did He Say? / I'm Walkin'
Brian Henderson chats with Dinah Lee
Dinah Lee - I'll Forgive You Then Forget you
Brian Henderson chats with Dinah Lee
Dinah Lee - I'll Forgive You Then Forget You
Brian Henderson talks about Starlight International 1965 and how eo enter
Janice Slater - Come See About Me
Phil Lanham - It Was Night
Sharon Black - Use Your Head
Roy Orbison - Pretty Paper / Blue Bayou / In Dreams
Dinah Lee - Do The Blue Beat
Brian Henderson chats with Dinah again
Dinah Lee - Rock Around The Clock

Quality: The Everly Brothers portion of this title is reasonably good quality, slightly below 8.0. The Roy Orbison and other artists portion is slightly below our normal standards, fair/acceptable quality, about a 7.75. It has been included due to it's rarity and demand from our customers for it.
Running Time: 101 minutes.
Format: 1 PAL DVD-R disc.
Price: $22.00