That's Teen-Age Music International, to answer the obvious question, It's a concert movie, with Jan & Dean leading off, followed by such pre-Invasion talent as Chuck Berry, James Brown, Smokey Robinson and the Supremes. The "International" part is provided by an early appearance by the Rolling Stones; their set begins with a rockabilly song, then a straight R&B before they begin pieces that song more like them. Everyone strives to dance like James Brown.
And there are the screaming girls, a commodity of pop culture ever since Frank Sinatra played at the Paramount. When the camera pans over the audience, it looks like it's about four girls for every boy. There's some good music in there, but the screening makes it hard to enjoy. Maybe there was a scream-free recording.
There's some good camerawork by cinematographer James Kilgore. He never had many movie credits as the lighting cameraman, but he does a fine job here.
And there are the screaming girls, a commodity of pop culture ever since Frank Sinatra played at the Paramount. When the camera pans over the audience, it looks like it's about four girls for every boy. There's some good music in there, but the screening makes it hard to enjoy. Maybe there was a scream-free recording.
There's some good camerawork by cinematographer James Kilgore. He never had many movie credits as the lighting cameraman, but he does a fine job here.