This DVD is also a fascinating history lesson in terms of style. We start out in the grainy black-and-white of the late ‘60s with big bouffant hairdos and Nudie suits and make our way through the polyester and sideburns of the ‘70s before ending up in sequined evening gowns of the ‘80s. Throughout all of it, the one thing that remains is Wynette’s incredible voice. She sounds just as good in 1981 as she did in 1967. It’s a testament to her talent and another example of why she is due the accolades heaped upon her.
The extras on this DVD include Wynette’s 1998 induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame and a couple of old interviews with her. It also includes what appears to be local news footage from her 1978 marriage to George Richey, the man she referred to as the love of her life. This footage is awesome and not unlike watching your aunt and uncles’ home movies of their wedding, complete with ruffled polyester tuxes and magnificently blow-dried hairdos.
The fine folks at SHOUT! Factory and the Country Music Hall of Fame have done an excellent job in preserving these great performances for future generations. I found this DVD to be well worth the time I invested in it and a great addition to the collection of a music fan.
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1 - Big Geez
Nice review! You know, “Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ On Your Mind),” was composed by Loretta Lynn, and she too has had more than her share of turmoil in her life.