announcer: it's the sound of "classic soul ballads." peabo bryson: ♪ if ever you're in my arms again this time ♪ peabo: hi, i'm peabo bryson. and i've been singing soul ballads for over 30 years now, and i've been in some great company. wonderful artists like smokey robinson, marvin gaye, the great al green, and my good friend, the talented luther vandross. now they took love songs and added a whole lot of soul and created absolute magic. smokey robinson: ♪ baby, let's cruise away from here ♪ luther vandross: ♪ here and now i promise to love faithfully ♪ peabo: a great soul ballad is something very special. it's so much more than just a song you sing. it's music that gets deep inside of you. teddy pendergrass: ♪ if you don't know me by now you will never, never, never know me ♪ peabo: and now i'd like to introduce you to my good friend and cohost, the lovely angela martinez. angela: hi, peabo. i have always loved your music. he has really done it all. you've had number one hits. you have won grammys. and you have sung some of the greatest duets with artists like roberta flack and celine dion. wow. peabo: thank you very much, angela. that's very kind of you, and also embarrassing. angela: [laughter] peabo: you know it's been really rewarding singing these beautiful ballads. one of the things i realized over the years is that these songs really become parts of people's lives. lionel richie: ♪ you're once, twice three times a lady ♪ larry graham: ♪ a one in a million chance of a lifetime ♪ angela: what a beautiful and magical song that is. peabo: and that's just the beginning. we still have a whole show filled with some of the greatest soul ballads of all time. angela: so everybody, sit back and relax. it's going to get a little bit warm. peabo: mmm. angela: peabo and i are going to take you on a romantic and sensual journey to the beautiful world of "classic soul ballads." announcer: for the first time ever, all the soul legends and love songs of the 1960's, the 1970's and the 1980's are together. time life music presents the "classic soul ballads" collection, 144 beautiful hits. angela: our journey through the world of classic soul ballads takes us all the way back to the 1960's. peabo: it was 1966 when an artist named percy sledge recorded a song many consider the greatest love song of all time. percy sledge: ♪ when a man loves a woman can't keep his mind on nothing else ♪ otis redding: ♪ i've been loving you too long to stop now ♪ the miracles: ♪ ooo baby baby eddie holman: ♪ hey there, lonely girl lonely girl ♪ the dells: ♪ if you stay >> ♪ stay, darling >> ♪ stay in my corner the delfonics: ♪ la la la la la la la la la means i love you ♪ peabo: by the 1970's, there were new stars, including one of the most exciting soul singers in music history. gladys knight & the pips: ♪ he's leaving ♪ >> ♪ leaving >> ♪ on that midnight train to georgia ♪ >> ♪ leaving on the midnight train ♪ marvin gaye: ♪ let's get it on ah, baby let's get it on ♪ the staple singers: ♪ let's do it in the morning sweet dreams in the summertime ♪ whitney houston: ♪ because the greatest love of all is happening to me ♪ peabo: soul music in the 1970's was all about life and love. in some of the songs, we found love. and in some of them, well, we lost it. and in those special few, we even stole it. luther ingram: ♪ if loving you is wrong i don't want to be right if being right means being without you i would rather live alone ♪ the persuaders: ♪ it's a thin line between love and hate ♪ ray charles: ♪ a rainy night in georgia such a rainy night in georgia ♪ ♪ peabo: we will never forget the vocal groups of the 1970's. angela: they dressed great, they danced great, and when they sang, they touched our hearts. the chi-lites: ♪ oh, girl i'd be in trouble if you left me now ♪ the delfonics: ♪ didn't i blow your mind this time didn't i ♪ the stylistics: ♪ and betcha by golly, wow you're the one that i've been waiting for forever ♪ the temptation: ♪ it was just my imagination running away with me ♪ angela: wow, the temptations singing "just my imagination." that song is timeless and it sounds so great. peabo: and you know what's even better? time life has taken every song in the "classic soul ballads" collection and digitally remastered it from original tapes, so they sound great, just as clear and beautiful as the day they were recorded. check out this classic by billy paul. billy paul: ♪ me and mrs., mrs. jones mrs. jones, mrs. jones, mrs. jones ♪ angela: ooh, that sounds so good. now imagine 144 of the very best soul ballads all together in one beautiful collection. that's time life "classic soul ballads," and getting it is as easy as picking up the phone. >> ♪ distant lover >> ♪ lover, lover, lover announcer: for the first time ever, all the most romantic soul hits are together in one collection. time life music presents "classic soul ballads," 144 of the most beautiful, the most sensual, and the sexiest songs of all-time. freddie jackson: ♪ rock me tonight for old time's sake ♪ luther vandross: ♪ here and now i promise to love faithfully ♪ announcer: every song in the "classic soul ballads" collection is the original hit recording. and every one has been digitally remastered for beautiful sound, especially when the lights are low. natalie cole: ♪ i've got love on my mind ♪ commodores: ♪ just to be close to you, girl ♪ announcer: you'll get the deep soul classics from the 1960's, the sweet harmonies of the 1970's, and the sexiest songs of the 1980's. from soul legends to golden groups, this collection will touch your heart and make you feel good all over. ♪ gregory abbott: ♪ you're in my mind girl, i want to shake you down ♪ >> ♪ well, well ♪ announcer: every "classic soul ballads" album comes with complete liner notes, with photos and stories about the artists and their music. aretha franklin: ♪ i'm giving him something he can feel to let him know my love is real ♪ marvin gaye: ♪ there's nothing wrong with me loving you baby, no, no ♪ announcer: you could spend hours of time and hundreds of dollars trying to collect all this beautiful music. but if you order now, you can own the entire collection on eight cds for just four easy payments of $29.99 each. that is just $.83 per song. boyz ii men: ♪ i'll make love to you like you want me to ♪ announcer: but wait. call in the next 18 minutes and we'll send you a free special collection of classic soul duets. marvin gaye & tammi terrell: ♪ ain't nothing like the real thing, baby ♪ announcer: you get two cds of the most romantic duets of all-time. roberta flack & peabo bryson: ♪ tonight, i celebrate my love for you ♪ announcer: that's an incredible total of 10 cds, 144 hits. but wait, there's more. order now and we'll pay your shipping and handling. that's a savings of nearly $13. luther vandross: ♪ hold me closer and every minute of every hour feel the power of love ♪ announcer: and here is the best part, if it's not the best collection you've ever heard, send it back and we'll refund your purchase price. so order now and get the complete "classic soul ballads" collection on eight cds for nearly $30 off the original price. that is just $.83 per song. plus, your free collection of soul duets and free shipping and handling, a total savings of $72.98. so don't wait, call now. >> i loved it. when i saw the selection, i was like whoa. >> she'd say, "you remember remember this? i can remember that. it reminded me of my afro. i used to like, pick it. i used to get it really round. this song used to be on, "a thin line between love and hate," i am standing in the mirror like this. that's what came into my head. >> i've had friends call me while i was listening to it and they were like, "what are you listening to? what radio station is that? i said, no, that isn't a radio station. that's some "classic soul ballads." ♪ peabo: in the 1970's, some extraordinary soul men turned love songs into an art form. angela: especially two gentlemen who had a very special touch with the ladies. ♪ angela: barry white. and of course, teddy pendergrass. teddy pendergrass: turn off the lights and light a candle angela: this was music made for fantasy. norman connors: ♪ you are my starship come take me up tonight ♪ the floaters: ♪ float on, float on ♪ >> ♪ come on, come on, come on jeffrey osborne: ♪ loving you gave me something new that i've never felt ♪ the manhattans: ♪ honey, you are my shining star don't you go away ♪ the chi-lites: ♪ oh, i see her face everywhere i go on the street and even at the picture show have you seen her♪ earth, wind & fire: ♪ and oh, after the love is gone how could you lead me on♪ angela: you know, peabo, the 1970's was a great time for soul music. peabo: and one thing was for sure, you could always find a love song that made you feel good. marilyn mccoo & billy davis jr: ♪ you don't have to be a star, baby, to be in my show ♪ whitney houston: ♪ you give good love ♪ the spinners: ♪ whenever you need me, i'll be there i'll be around ♪ ♪ angela: at the end of the day, you can always kick back with someone special, turn down the lights, and let smokey take you away. smokey robinson: ♪ baby let's cruise away from here ♪ peaches & herb: ♪ reunited, and it feels so good reunited 'cause we understood ♪ lionel richie: ♪ you're once, twice three times a lady ♪ heatwave: ♪ always and forever each moment with you ♪ angela: these songs create such a beautiful, romantic mood. you know, peabo, i'm always in the store looking for that perfect collection. the truth is, i find one song i like on one cd and one more on another cd. i'm wasting my time and my money. peabo: well relax, you don't have to waste your time or your money. time life has done all the work for us and brought together the most romantic and sexiest soul hits of all time. they've even included your favorite late-night slow jams. the isley brothers: ♪ baby, don't say goodnight ♪ angela: late night with the isley brothers. it doesn't get much sweeter than that. and this is your chance to own all these songs and enjoy them for years to come. so call the toll-free number on your screen and listen to the "classic soul ballads" collection. if you don't absolutely love it, time life will refund every penny of your purchase price, no questions asked. >> ♪ distant lover announcer: for the first time ever, all the most romantic soul hits are together in one collection. time life music presents "classic soul ballads," 144 of the most beautiful, the most sensual, and the sexiest songs of all-time. freddie jackson: ♪ rock me tonight for old time's sake ♪ luther vandross: ♪ here and now i promise to love faithfully ♪ announcer: you'll hear all the legends, luther vandross, aretha franklin, teddy pendergrass, patti labelle, barry white, smokey robinson, marvin gaye. marvin gaye: ♪ when i get that feeling i want sexual healing ♪ announcer: every song in the "classic soul ballads" collection is the original hit recording, and every one has been digitally remastered for beautiful sound. whitney houston: ♪ because the greatest love of all is happening to me ♪ gladys knight & the pips: ♪ he's leaving ♪ >> ♪ leaving >> ♪ on that midnight train to georgia ♪ >> ♪ leaving on the midnight train ♪ announcer: you could spend hundreds of hours trying to collect on this beautiful music. if you call now, you could own the entire collection on hcd's for just four easy payments of $29.99 each, that's just $.83 per song. boyz ii men: ♪ i'll make love to you like you want me to ♪ announcer: but wait. call in the next nine minutes and we'll send you a free special collection of classic soul duets. marvin gaye & tammi terrell: ♪ ain't nothing like the real thing, baby ♪ announcer: you get two cds of the most romantic duets of all time. roberta flack & peabo bryson: ♪ tonight i celebrate my love for you ♪ announcer: that's an incredible total of 10 cds, 144 hits. but wait, there's even more. order now and we'll pay your shipping and handling, that's a savings of nearly $13. and here's the best part. if it's not the best collection you've ever heard, send it back and we'll refund your purchase price. so order now and get the complete "classic soul ballads" collection on eight cds for nearly $30 off the original price. that's just $.83 a song. plus, your free collection of soul duets and free shipping and handling. that's a total savings of $72.98. so don't wait, call now. >> i love every song on there. i mean, it just gets better and better and better. >> it is a happy music. you can't go wrong. smokey robinson. >> earth wind and fire. >> otis redding. >> luther vandross. >> the isley brothers. >> peabo bryson. >> chaka khan. >> marvin gaye. >> teddy pendergrass. >> turn off the lights. >> turn them off. light a candle. >> light a candle. >> i feel like i'm in the best concert of my life. ♪ peabo: the year is 1983. angela: and marvin gaye turns on the heat with a song some call the sexiest of all time. marvin gaye: ♪ when i get that feeling i want sexual healing sexual healing ♪ jeffrey osborne: ♪ can you woo-woo-woo♪ can you woo-woo-woo♪ can you woo-woo-woo♪ luther vandross: ♪ everyone needs a love, no doubt any love ♪ al b. sure!: ♪ i can tell you how i feel about you night and day ♪ ♪ >> ♪ you are so >> ♪ juicy >> ♪ juicy angela: the 1980's may have been flashy, but there was always room for a song where a man tells a woman i love you. atlantic starr: ♪ girl you are to me all that a woman should be and i dedicate my life to you always ♪ larry graham: ♪ a one in a million chance of a lifetime ♪ freddie jackson: ♪ you are my lady you're everything i need and more ♪ james ingram: ♪ baby, come to me let me put my arms around you it was meant to be ♪ peabo: there were so many lovely songs by beautiful ladies in the 1980's. but with the voice of an angel and a whole lot of soul, there is only one patti labelle. patti labelle: ♪ how much i do do love you ♪ anita baker: ♪ i'm in love sweet love i'll be calling out your name ♪ jermaine jackson: ♪ why don't you do what you do when you did what you did to me ♪ smokey robinson: ♪ i don't care what they think about me and i don't care what they say ♪ angela: peabo, these songs are so beautiful. they're perfect for relaxing around the house. peabo: or for enjoying a romantic evening with that special someone. vanessa williams: ♪ isn't this world a crazy place♪ just when i thought our chance had passed you go and save the best for last ♪ peabo bryson: ♪ baby, can you stop the rain from falling won't you chase my clouds away♪ regina belle: ♪ make it like it was the way it used to be ♪ diana ross & lionel richie: ♪ oh yes, you will always be my endless love ♪ angela: i can't believe all these great soul ballads we're hearing. peabo: and what's really unbelievable is that all these songs are together in one magical collection. it took time life years to bring these hits together, but here it is. the "classic soul ballads" collection. angela: you'll hear legendary singers, from smokey robinson to marvin gaye to luther vandross. you'll hear great vocal groups from the temptations and commodores all the way to boyz ii men. peabo: and don't forget the ladies. incredible female artists like aretha franklin, natalie cole, patti labelle, anita baker. this is simply the most romantic collection i have ever heard. and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bring this music into your life. angela: but don't look for the "classic soul ballads" collection in stores. you're not going to find it because it's only available through this special offer. one free phone call and the "classic soul ballads" collection is on its way. listen to it in your home. if this isn't simply the best the best collection you've ever owned, simply send it back and time life will refund your money, no questions asked. don't wait, call now. >> ♪ distant lover >> ♪ lover, lover, lover announcer: for the first time ever, all the most romantic soul hits are together in one collection. time life music presents "classic soul ballads," 144 of the most beautiful, the most sensual, and the sexiest songs of all-time. freddie jackson: ♪ rock me tonight for old time's sake ♪ luther vandross: ♪ here and now i promise to love faithfully ♪ announcer: every song in the "classic soul ballads" collection is the original hit recording, and every one has been digitally remastered for beautiful sound. especially when the lights are low. natalie cole: ♪ i've got love on my mind ♪ commodores: ♪ just to be close to you, girl ♪ announcer: you'll get the deep soul classics from the 1960's, the sweet harmonies of the 1970's, and the sexiest songs of the 1980's, from soul legends to golden groups. this collection will touch your heart and make you feel good all over. gregory abbott: ♪ you're in my mind ♪ girl, i want to shake you down ♪ >> ♪ well, well ♪ announcer: every "classic soul ballads" album comes with complete liner notes with photos and stories about the artists and their music. aretha franklin: ♪ i'm giving him something he can feel to let him know this love is real ♪ marvin gaye: ♪ there's nothing wrong with me loving you baby, no, no ♪ announcer: you could spend hours of time and hundreds of dollars trying to collect all this beautiful music, but if you order now, you can own the entire collection on eight cds for just four easy payments of $29.99 each. that's just $.83 a song. boyz ii men: ♪ i'll make love to you like you want me to ♪ announcer: but wait, call in the next two minutes and we'll send you a collection of classic soul duets. marvin gaye & tammi terrell: ♪ ain't nothing like the real thing, baby ♪ announcer: you get two cds of the most romantic duets of all time. roberta flack & peabo bryson: ♪ tonight, i celebrate my love for you ♪ announcer: that's an incredible total of 10 cds, 144 hits, but wait, there's even more. order now and we'll pay your shipping and handling. that's a savings of nearly $13. luther vandross: ♪ hold me closer and every minute of every hour feel the power of love ♪ announcer: and here's the best part. if it's not the best collection you've ever heard, send it back and we'll refund your purchase price. so order now and get the complete "classic soul ballads" collection on eight cds for nearly $30 off the original price. that's just $.83 per song. plus, your free collection of soul duets and free shipping and handling. that is a total savings of $72.98. so don't wait, call now. >> "classic soul ballads," just an unbelievable collection, just wonderful. >> there's nothing like soul music. it just touches you in places no other music can touch you. >> it's so hard to find that stuff. >> you can't find that stuff except through time life. >> bottom line is, you have to get a copy, no questions asked. no if's, and's or but's. [laughter] >> absolutely, baby. ♪ peabo: i've had an absolutely wonderful time sharing all of this beautiful music with you. the "classic soul ballads" collection is, to say the least, very, very special. i know you're going to love it as much as i do. i'm peabo bryson. please, enjoy the music. announcer: the preceding was a paid advertisement for time life's music collection. >> the soul train crews 2020. over 50 live performances from r&b royalty including the jacksons, the isley brothers, johnny gail, cameo, peabo bryson, more. bell, ande, regina many more. plus, experience more than 25 celebrity interactive events including panel discussions that take you behind the scenes with the stars. theing january 2020 on holland america line to amsterdam. enjoy singing, dining, dancing and more. more at soul train crews.com. >> come on out and join us on the water. 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[laughter] ♪ >> with artists like alice cooper, ac/dc, metallica, heart, and ozzy osbourne, the rock hall shows can get kind of heavy. >> ♪ finished with my woman 'cause she couldn't help me with my mind ♪ >> there were mainly four jobs for us to choose from then, teachers, mothers, nurses, or waitresses. i got a chance to sing, to find my voice on stage, and i took it. ♪ >> ♪ you'd have me down, down down, down on my knees now wouldn't ya, barracuda? ♪ >> ♪ girl, i want to be with you all of the time, all day and all of the night ♪ >> the first thing anybody learns on a guitar, the riff that has actually been banned from being played in music stores, to preserve the sanity of the staff. >> ♪ smoke on the water ♪ >> being a little competitive, i also noticed that jackson drew an enormous amount of good-looking women. [laughter] great-looking women. you see, what most people don't realize, and for me, this was a big part of jackson's rock 'n roll credentials, is that jackson browne was a bona fide rock 'n roll sex star. >> ♪ running low >> ♪ running on empty >> ♪ running low >> ♪ running dry >> ♪ running low >> ♪ running until the sun goes running behind ♪ >> jackson browne, cat stevens, paul simon, james taylor, plus so many more of our great singer-songwriters have performed for the rock hall. >> ♪ i was out on the edge of darkness there rides a peace train peace train, take this country come take me home again ♪ >> ♪ well, i'm on my way i don't know where i am going i'm on my way now taking my time i don't know where goodbye to rosie, the queen of corona see you, me, and julio down by the schoolyard ♪ >> ♪ oh mexico sounds so simple, i just got to go ♪ >> ♪ and i saw my reflection in the snow-covered hills 'til the landslide brought me down ♪ >> buffalo springfield was born in 1966. they were blonde and brunette. they were fringe and paisley. they were the city, and they were the canyons. they were the sunset strip and the whiskey a go-go. they were three great voices and they were poets. >> ♪ it's time to stop, hey, what's that sound? everybody look what's going down ♪ >> it's all here in the rock 'n roll hall of fame in concert. from rockers to singer-songwriters, and of course the classic songs that have stood the test of time. >> ♪ sweet home alabama where the skies are so blue ♪ >> and now, this is your chance to own a piece of rock 'n roll history, the rock 'n roll hall of fame in concert. so don't wait, order now. ♪ these are rock's legends. >> ♪ wooden ship on the water, very free and easy ♪ >> rocking their classic songs. >> ♪ if you believe they put a man on the moon ♪ ♪ man on the moon >> in historic live performances. >> ♪ sitting crosslegged on the floor 25 or 6 to 4 ♪ ♪ >> time-life presents the rock 'n roll hall of fame in concert, 30 years of the best performances, all together for the first time. >> ♪ oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world it's hard to get by just upon a smile ♪ >> you'll see artists like cat stevens, crosby, stills and nash, rem, jackson browne. >> ♪ between the longing for love and the struggle for the legal tender ♪ >> plus, once-in-a-lifetime collaborations and jam sessions that only the rock 'n roll hall of fame could make happen. >> ♪ you are the best thing i have ever found handle me with care ♪ >> you'll go behind the scenes with rare and exclusive all-access footage. >> ♪ the one they pick >> so order now and get the rock 'n roll hall of fame in concert on nine dvd's for just five payments of $19.99 each. >> ♪ if you'll be my bodyguard i could be your long-lost pal if i can call you betty betty, when you call me you can call me al call me al ♪ >> but wait, order in the next 10 minutes, and you'll also get three free bonus dvd's, the complete rock 'n roll hall of fame 25th anniversary concert. >> ♪ i'm taking a greyhound on the hudson river line i'm in a new york state of mind ♪ >> you also get this 36-page "rolling stone" souvenir booklet that tells you the stories behind these historic concerts. >> ♪ you, you can hit that thing ♪ >> that's a total of 12 dvd's, 179 historic performances, including dozens that have never been available before, for the greatest rock dvd collection ever. >> ♪ don't wanna be an american idiot don't want a nation under the new media ♪ >> and that's not all. we'll ship it to you for free. >> ♪ i'm 18 i just don't know what i want i'm 18 ♪ >> your satisfaction is guaranteed. if it's not the best dvd collection you have ever owned, just send it back for a full refund. ♪ >> ♪ have mercy >> remember, you'll get 179 performances including three free dvd's, the souvenir booklet, and exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus features, 12 dvd's in all, and free shipping. this collection is only available from time life, so don't wait, order now. ♪ the rock 'n roll hall of fame concerts have been the home to some emotional reunions. >> ♪ it's getting near dark ♪ >> i have been reunited with two people i love very dearly. it's very moving. and yesterday -- [applause] yesterday we played together for the first time in 25 years. >> ♪ i've been waiting so long to be where i'm going in the sunshine of your love ♪ >> ♪ have mercy, baby on a poor girl like me ♪ [applause] >> lunacy, heartache, happiness, unhappiness, and thank god, a sense of healing has come to all of us up here on this stage today. >> ♪ 'cause when the loving starts and the lights go down and there's not another living soul around you woo me until the sun comes up and you say that you love me ♪ >> ♪ here's to you, mrs. robinson jesus loves you more than you will know whoa-oa-oa ♪ >> as it was last year with me and cream, it's a beautiful thing to have a reunion if you can and get together and rejoice in the gift we have been given, which is music. tonight, i am very happy to induct the band into the rock 'n roll hall of fame. [applause] >> ♪ take a load off, annie take a load for free take a load off, annie and, and put the load right on me ♪ put the load right on me ♪ >> ♪ there's a rose in a fisted glove and the eagle flies with the dove and if you can't be with the one you love love the one you're with ♪ >> let's face it, these artists and their songs are a part of our lives. >> ♪ because the night belongs to lovers because the night belongs to lust ♪ >> ♪ the hungry and the hunted explode into rock 'n roll bands that face off against each other out in the street down in jungleland ♪ ♪ >> it was a dark and stormy night, and in walked clarence clemens. [applause] that moment, you know, i knew, i knew that my life had changed. um, miss you. love you, big man. ♪ real bands, real bands are made primarily from the neighborhood. from a real time and a real place that exists for a little while, and then changes, and it's gone forever. >> incredible artists and music we'll never forget. that's what these rock 'n roll hall of fame induction ceremonies are all about. ♪ >> the music overcame me at a very early age and has consumed my life. i love everything about it, all the people i have met, the great times that i have had. i am very proud that we are being inducted as a group, as tom petty and the heartbreakers, because they are the best [beep] band in america. [applause] >> ♪ oh yeah, all right take it easy, baby make it last all night ♪ make it last all night ♪ ♪ she was an american girl >> ♪ but i still still haven't found what i'm looking for but i still haven't found ♪ >> and now you can have your very own piece of rock history, the rock 'n roll hall of fame in concert, all 30 years of induction ceremonies are together for the first time. remember, this offer is only available from time-life, and your satisfaction is guaranteed. so order now. >> i want you -- [cheers and applause] to want me! ♪ >> these are rock's legends. >> ♪ i want you to want me i need you to need me ♪ >> rocking their classic songs in historic, live performances. >> ♪ i go crazy on you crazy on you ♪ >> time-life presents the rock 'n roll hall of fame in concert dvd collection. ♪ >> it's our great, great honor to right a terrible wrong, and to finally welcome yes into the rock 'n roll hall of fame. >> ♪ owner of a lonely heart owner of a lonely heart ♪ >> it's our honor to finally induct rush into the rock 'n roll hall of fame ♪ ♪ >> 30 years of the best performances, all together for the first time. ♪ >> let me hear you scream. [applause] >> you'll see rush, ac/dc, lynard skynyrd, aerosmith, billy joel, green day. >> ♪ i think i'm cracking up well, i think i am -- am i just paranoid? ♪ rock 'n roll hall of fame, baby! [applause] >> once-in-a-lifetime performances that only the rock hall could make happen. >> ♪ it's so easy to fall in love it's so easy to fall in love ♪ >> plus, you'll go behind the scenes with rare and exclusive all-access footage. ♪ >> break it down. right out of there. >> so order now and get the rock 'n roll hall of fame in concert on nine dvd's for just five payments of $19.99 each. ♪ but wait. >> order in the next two minutes, and you'll also get three free bonus dvd's, the complete rock 'n roll hall of fame 25th anniversary concert. >> tonight, this garden of sound will host a gathering of performers in a historic one-time-only celebration. >> ♪ war, children it's just a shot away it's just a shot away ♪ >> you'll also get this 36-page "rolling stone" souvenir booklet that tells you the stories behind these historic concerts. >> ♪ hello darkness, my old friend ♪ [applause] ♪ i've come to talk with you again ♪ >> that's a total of 12 dvd's, 179 historic performances, including dozens that have never been available before, for the greatest rock dvd collection ever. ♪ >> ♪ we are stardust we are golden and we've got to get ourselves back to the garden ♪ >> and that's not all. we'll ship it to you for free. >> ♪ the dream police they live inside of my head ♪ >> your satisfaction is guaranteed. if it's not the best dvd collection you have ever owned, just send it back for a full refund. >> ♪ old cody junior took me over said you're going to find the world's smolderin' and if you get lost come on home to green river ♪ >> remember, you'll get 179 performances including three free dvd's, the souvenir booklet, and exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus features, 12 dvds in all, and free shipping. this collection's only available from time life. so don't wait, order now. the preceding has been a paid advertisement for time-life's video collection. ♪ >> the preceding was a paid program. the opinions and views expressed do not reflect those of bloomberg, its affiliates or its employees. beyond the routine checkups. beyond the not-so-routine cases. comcast business is helping doctors provide care in whole new ways. all working with a new generation of technologies powered by our gig-speed network. because beyond technology... there is human ingenuity. every day, comcast business is helping businesses go beyond the expected. to do the extraordinary. take your business beyond. >> the following is a paid advertisement from time life. >> ♪ saturday in the park i think it was the fourth of july ♪ >> ♪ whoa, listen to the music whoa, listen to the music ♪ >> ♪ even the nights are better now that we're here together ♪