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Go Johnny Go
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786301560627
Format: Black & White, NTSC
ISBN: 6301560620
Label: Video Treasures
Languages: English (Original Language), Analog
Manufacturer: Video Treasures
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Video Treasures
Release Date: June 08, 1989
Running Time: 75 minutes
Studio: Video Treasures
Theatrical Release Date: 1959-06
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Great Music Review
Searched many years for this movie, and the music from it. Plot is lame, but to see Alan Freed, and the great music stars from the 50's was worth the search. In time I have been able to obtain the acutal recordings from the movie, one a 4 song 45 EP of J. Clantons songs in mint condition and the 45 singles for the Jackie Wilson, Chuck Berry. The others I have found on albums or have had to settle for dubs from the film. This has been released on CD and is available on Ebay, but be careful of ... Read More
Rating:  - Good for a lazy weekend afternoon
This is good for a lazy weekend afternoon. Nice late 50s time capsule with R&R impresario Alan Freed hosting a "story" about forgotten rocker Jimmy Clanton's rise from orphanage to rock stardom. Chuck Berry (in a role he says took 5 days to film-no doubt) hangs out with Alan and performs the title cut, Memphis, and Little Queenie. There is also some nice rare footage from acrobatic doo-woppers the Flamingos, comedy doowooppers the Cadillacs, the legendary Jackie Wilson, Ediie Cochran and Ritchie Valenz ... Read More
Rating:  - interesting as history, entertaining to a degree
The real calue of GJG is, of course, the music. It's always interesting to see the Flamingos, Cadillacs, Eddie Cochran, jackie wilson, Harvey Fuqua and even Jimmy Clanton performing in their prime. Also the fact that this was Valens' only film appearance can't be overlooked. As a movie, it's watchable, but maybe only once. Freed, Clanton, Stewart and Berry were definitely not actors, and it shows to the nth degree here. In fact. there's not much acting in the film at all. And while it's cool to see the ... Read More
Rating: - An all you can eat early Rock & Roll buffet!
What a wonderful and entertaining entry level Rock & Roll flick. A plethora of early pioneers. Some legends.....some long forgotton. However it's for the presence of these true legends that make this movie a must see. The first real meat you are hit with (after the pleasantries of Jimmy Clanton, Alan Freed, and Chuck Berry) is an absolutely rousing review number by The Flamingos. It is clearly one of the show stopping moments in the movie. Then subsequent spine tingling numbers by Eddie Cochran, Richie ... Read More
Rating: - musical time capsule
Released in 1959, GO, JOHNNY, GO! is a musical time capsule. While the acting and plot leave something to be desired, the film is still worth checking out for it's performances of the artists featured. The film stars the legendary ALAN FREED who's looking for his next big act. JIMMY CLANTON co-stars as the act FREED is trying to find. Jimmy sings several songs as does CHUCK BERRY, who makes his acting debut in the film. Intercut throughout the film are musical performances by some of rock n' rolls biggest ... Read More
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