The King of Polka
Jimmy Sturr LIVE! Performing 20 of His Top Songs!
At the time that Rock was reaching its crescendo, and in the era when Country was dazzling the nation, another musical phenomenon was taking place. This phenomenon was Polka, and there was one man there to greet it; Jimmy Sturr.
Now, Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra are hailed as the "Kings of Polka." With over 100 recordings they have been awarded 15 Grammy® Awards, putting them on the Top Ten list of the all-time Grammy® Award winners. They have also received more consecutive Grammy® nominations than anyone in the history of music awards.
In this exciting live performance, Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra perform 20 of their greatest hit songs. This program shows you why they have been voted #1 in the country, and considered "The Best in Polka Music" year after year.
Songs Include:
- Opening - "Also Sprach Zarathustra"
- "Rebel Rouser"
- "Polka Medley"
- "Clarinet Polka"
- "Hoop De Doo"
- "The Devil Went Down to Georgia"
- "Waltz Across Texas"
- "Guacamole"
- "Sugar and Spice Polka"
- "Metropole Polka"
- "Pennsylvania Polka"
- "Sing, Sing, Sing"
- "Theme from Ice Castles"
- "Personality"
- "Beer Barrel Polka"
- "Thibodeux and His Cajun Band"
- "Champagne Polka"
- "You Came Into My Life"
- "Papa, Won't You Dance With Me?"
- "Little Felix Polka"
"This is still a lively hour of expert craftsmanship… you'll be bouncing in your seat, which in the end is what Sturr is striving for. For him, polka is about having a good time, and you'll indeed have one."
—DVD Verdict
Production by White Star, 2006
Color, 60 mins, Dolby Digital
Format: NTSC, All Regions
Language: English
Genre: Documentary, Music
1-800-278-9393
