Carly Simon Live From Martha's Vineyard

Sep 7, 1988

1h 10m

★ 8.0

Overview

A rare intimate performance by Carly Simon Carly Simon's Live From Martha's Vineyard: The Classic Concert captures the artistic genius of a true musical icon performing her classic hits. Filmed on the waterfront at Martha's Vineyard, MA, Carly Simon captivates the screen in one of her few live performances captured on film. It's the very best of Carly Simon, giving special meaning to every song she performs - pure, simple and beautiful as ever. Carly's magical performance combined with the enchanting backdrop of Martha's Vineyard is a one of a kind event. Originally aired as an HBO concert special in 1987 to promote her new album Coming Around Again, Carly fans worldwide now treasure this rare concert experience as a Region All DVD.

Genres

Documentary

Music

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Cast

Self

Carly Simon

Bass

T-Bone Wolk

Drums

Rick Marotta

Electric Guitar

Jimmy Ryan

Acoustic Guitar

Hugh McCracken

Synth, Piano, Percussion

Robbie Kilgore

Synth, Piano, Percussion

Robbie Kondor

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