British Invasion: 5 DVD Box Set featuring Bonus Disc

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Product Description ------------------- The British Invasion Bonus Disc features an hour of unseen performances from Dusty Springfield and Herman's Hermits as well as 90 minutes of bonus interview footage with Peter Noone, Gerry Marsden, Kenney Jones, Ian McLagan and archival interviews with Dusty Springfield not seen on the other discs. This exclusive disc is only available in the boxed set. The British Invasion Bonus Disc features an hour of unseen performances from Dusty Springfield and Herman's Hermits as well as 90 minutes of bonus interview footage with Peter Noone, Gerry Marsden, Kenney Jones, Ian McLagan and archival interviews with Dusty Springfield not seen on the other discs. This exclusive disc is only available in the boxed set. Review ------ During the initial onslaught of the British Invasion, as The Beatles and The Dave Clark Five slugged it out for the devotion of America's masses, a cuddly quintet, Herman's Hermits, practically usurped them both. Neither as adept nor as savvy as their competition, they were assured continuing chart success via the astute guidance of producer Mickey Most and a reliable arsenal of songwriting support. Fascinating and entertaining, 'Listen People' nicely documents the Hermits' flirtation with fame through rare home footage, 22 complete performances, an entire 1966 concert, and interviews with four of the five principals (guitarist Derek Leckenby passed away in 1994), who provide first-hand commentary describing an accidental parade of hits. Accidental, because the band's biggest singles -- 'I'm Into Something Good' and 'Mrs. Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter' -- were initially rejected. There's no mention of the subsequent squabble over branding rights, but Noone admits they never had potential to further evolve like some of their contemporaries. As he acknowledges, a name like Herman's Hermits doesn't hold much potential for launching a psychedelic soiree. --Goldmine, March 06, 2010