Don Kirshner's Rock Concert
Season 8
Don Kirshner's Rock Concert is an American television music variety show that ran during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Don Kirshner and syndicated to television stations. It premiered on September 27, 1973, with a performance by The Rolling Stones; its last episode was in 1981.
Where to Watch Don Kirshner's Rock Concert • Season 8
10 Episodes
- The Manhattans, Robert Palmer, The Tremblers, Arsenio Hall, Pete TownshendE4
The Manhattans, Robert Palmer, The Tremblers, Arsenio Hall, Pete TownshendMusic: --The Tremblers (featuring Peter Noone) - "You Can't Do That," "She Was Something Else" and "Don't Say It." --The Manhattans - "Shining Star," "Kiss And Say Goodbye," "New York City" and "Girl Of My Dream." --Robert Palmer - "Bad Case Of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)," "Not A Second Time," "Johnny & Mary" and "Sulky Girl." --Pete Townshend (music videos) - "Let My Love Open The Door" and "Rough Boys." --Don's Rock Dancers (series regulars) - dance to Billy's Joel's record "It's Still Rock & Roll To Me." Comedy: --Arsenio Hall (stand-up comedy monologue). --The Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - sketches: "Lubbock" (a parody of the TV series "Dallas") and a Trappist Monk Choir audition. - Joan Armatrading, Devo, Andrew 'Dice' Clay, Elvis Costello, Graham ParkerE6
Joan Armatrading, Devo, Andrew 'Dice' Clay, Elvis Costello, Graham ParkerMusic: --Joan Armatrading - "Me, Myself, I," "All The Way From America," "Love and Affection," "When You Kisses Me," "He Wants Her" and "Show Some Emotion." --Devo (live performances) - "Whip It," "Snowball" and "Gates Of Steel." --Devo (music videos) - "Girl U Want" and "Freedom of Choice." --Elvis Costello (music videos) - "I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down" and "High Fidelity." --Graham Parker & the Rumour (music videos) - "Stupefaction" and "Love Without Greed." Comedy: Andrew Dice Clay (stand-up comedian) - routine includes imitations of John Travolta dancing and Sylvester Stallone as "Rocky." - Larry Graham, John Klemmer, David Sayh, The Rolling Stones, Split EnzE7
Larry Graham, John Klemmer, David Sayh, The Rolling Stones, Split EnzMusic: --Larry Graham - One In A Million You," "Can You Handle That?" "When We Get Married" and one other song. --John Klemmer - "Adventures In Paradise" and two other songs. --Rolling Stones (music videos) - "Emotional Rescue" and "She's So Cold." --Split Enz (music videos) - "I Got You" and "I Hope I Never." Comedy: --David Sayh (stand-up comedian) - routine includes drug jokes. --Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - Toupee sketch and a skit about a "New Wave" barbershop quartet. - Ambrosia, Maze, Paul Rodriguez, Angel City, Ted NugentE8
Ambrosia, Maze, Paul Rodriguez, Angel City, Ted NugentMusic: --Ambrosia - "Biggest Part Of Me," "No Big Deal," "You're The Only Woman," "Kamikaze" and "Rock N' A Hard Place." --Maze - "Southern Girl," "Changing Times" and "Joy And Pain." --Angel City (music video) - "No Secrets." --Ted Nugent (music video, live performance) - "Wango Tango." Comedy: --Paul Rodriguez (stand-up comedian). --The Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - Correspondence course commercial sketch. - John Cougar & The Zone, The Spinners, Jim Stafford, Daryl Hall and John OatesE9
John Cougar & The Zone, The Spinners, Jim Stafford, Daryl Hall and John OatesMusic: --John Cougar Mellencamp & The Zone - "This Time," "Ain't Even Done With The Night," "Hot Night In A Cold Town," "I Need A Lover" and "To M.G. (Wherever She May Be)." --The Spinners - "Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time," "Now That You're Mine Again," "I Just Want To Fall In Love," "Pipedream," "I Just Want To Be With You" and "Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me, Girl." --Jim Stafford performs "Spiders And Snakes," "Up Against The Wall, Redneck Mother," "Hurricane Laverne," a "Dueling Banjos" comedy routine, a blues parody, and "Disco Fungus." --Hall & Oates (music videos) - "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" and "How Does It Feel To Be Back?" - Stanley Clark, Pure Prairie League, Kelley Rodgers, The Cars, James Taylor & Carly Simon, Joey WilsonE10
Stanley Clark, Pure Prairie League, Kelley Rodgers, The Cars, James Taylor & Carly Simon, Joey WilsonMusic: --Pure Prairie League - "I'm Almost Ready," "Let Me Love You Tonight," "I'll Be Damned," "Two Lane Highway" and "Too Many Heartaches In Paradise." --Stanley Clarke - "Danger Street," "We Supply" and an instrumental song. --James Taylor & Carly Simon (on film) - Mockingbird" (from the movie "No Nukes") --The Cars (music videos) - "Touch And Go" and "Panorama." --Joey Wilson (music videos) - "If You Don't Want My Love" and "Underground." Comedy: --Kelley Rodgers (stand-up comedian) - routine includes imitations of Johnny Cash and Neil Young. The Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - sketches: "Rock Rap" music news (two-part sketch) and a spoof of specialty record albums sold on TV. - Lou Reed, Rocky Burnette, Jay Johnson, Roger Daltrey, Judas PriestE11
Lou Reed, Rocky Burnette, Jay Johnson, Roger Daltrey, Judas PriestMusic: --Lou Reed (performing live) - "So Alone," "Standing On Ceremony," "Walk On The Wild Side," "Keep Away," "The Kids," "Street Hassle" and "My Old Man." --Rocky Burnette - "Tired Of Toein' The Line," "Fallin' In Love" (lip-sync) and "Rock Billy Boogie." --Roger Daltrey (music video) - "Free Me." --Judas Priest (music videos) - "Breaking The Law" and "Living After Midnight." --Disco Dance Dimensions (dance troupe, series regulars) dance to "Fame." Comedy: --Jay Johnson (comedian) - does a ventriloquist act with a plant as his "dummy." - Ashford & Simpson, Cameo, Dennis Blair, David Bowie, AC-DCE12
Ashford & Simpson, Cameo, Dennis Blair, David Bowie, AC-DCMusic: --Ashford & Simpson - "Nobody Knows," "Found A Cure," "Love Don't Make It Right," "Rushing To" and "Happy Endings." --Cameo - "Cameosis," "On The One," "I Just Want To Be" and "Shake Your Pants." --David Bowie (music video) - "Ashes To Ashes." --AC/DC (music videos) - "You Shook Me All Night Long" and "What Do You Do For Money Honey?" Comedy: --Dennis Blair (stand-up routine) plays guitar and imitates various singers and politicians. - Black Sabbath, Blue Oyster Cult, Lois Bromfield, Pat Benatar, Billy BurnetteE13
Black Sabbath, Blue Oyster Cult, Lois Bromfield, Pat Benatar, Billy BurnetteMusic: --Black Sabbath (post-Ozzy Osbourne) - "Heaven & Hell," "Die Young" and "Neon Knights." --Blue Oyster Cult - "Born To Be Wild" (live), "The Marshall Plan" (music video w/cameo by Don Kirshner), and "Godzilla" (live concert film). --Pat Benatar (music videos) - "You Better Run" and "I'm Gonna Follow You." --Billy Burnette (music videos) - "Don't Say No" and "In Just A Heartbeat." --Don's Rock Dancers (dance troupe, series regulars) perform to George Benson's record "Give Me The Night." Comedy: --Lois Bromfield (stand-up monologue)