The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts (2009)

An electrifying celebration of music's luminaries resounds in the HBO TV special, "The 25th Anniversary of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame." Airing on an evocative Thanksgiving weekend, the concert opens with Jerry Lee Lewis' fiery performance of "Great Balls of Fire." The sonic journey continues as iconic triad Crosby Stills and Nash harmonize on "Woodstock," later accompanying Bonnie Rait on "Love Has No Pride," Jackson Brown on "The Pretender," and James Taylor on "Love The One You're With." The musical mosaic deepens as Stevie Wonder graces the stage with "For Once in My Life" and "Higher Ground," and pairs with Sting for renditions of "Roxanne" and "Superstition." Smokey Robinson's rendition of his timeless "Tracks Of My Tears" is followed by B.B. King's soulful delivery of "The Thrill Is Gone," while Aretha Franklin dazzles with "Baby I Love You," "Don't Play That Song," and a soaring duet with Annie Lennox on "Chain Of Fools." The concert takes an exhilarating turn when Ray Davies and Metallica unleash a powerful jam on "All Day And All Night." Paul Simon radiates warmth with "You Can Call Me Al," and a touching tribute to George Harrison unfolds as he teams up with Graham Nash and Steven Stills to perform "Here Comes The Sun." The audience is then treated to a nostalgic reunion between Simon and Art Garfunkel as they perform their classics - "Sound Of Silence," "The Boxer," and "Bridge Over Troubled Water." The tempo quickens when Mick Jagger, U2, and Fergie ignite the stage with The Rolling Stones' classic "Gimme Shelter." John Fogerty and Bruce Springsteen, backed by the E Street Band, rock the house with "Fortunate Son" and Roy Orbison's "Pretty Woman." The grand finale, a rousing rendition of "Higher and Higher," sees an ensemble performance led by Billy Joel, John Fogerty, Bruce Springsteen, and Darlene Love, marking a triumphant conclusion to a night of unforgettable music.

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts is a documentary movie featuring Lenny Bruce.

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