The Dick Cavett Show
Rock Icons DVD
Sony (2005)
My parents dug Dick Cavett, or at least I think they did. My dad certainly dressed enough like him - the rayon slacks, horrible monster-size lapel shirts, and maybe they spoke in a similar way too. I know, too, that like Cavett, my dad snuck a joint or two, socially of course. Still, who can really remember much about the 1970's? I remember the little things like the fact that my dad had a mustache and Cavett had silly-ass sideburns. And, Cavett had his mostly excellent The Dick Cavett Show. There's a lot to enjoy here on the first disc of the Rock Icons series, despite John Lennon's noticeable absence (that disc is set to be released separately, damnit.) Interviewing the rock stars who performed at Woodstock, Cavett's playful acid wit is on full display. First off, Joni Mitchell is unbelievable. Completely sexy too, with her adorable way of being. If you can't see that, you should have your head examined. So good her voice puts tears in my eyes, makes me think of my father and his cranking "Court & Spark" and "Miles of Aisles" when I was a little boy. "Real Good for Free" represents a defining moment … Read more
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