About Can't Stop Singing - Scenes from the World Championship of The Society for the Preservation of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America (PBS HOME VIDEO) [VHS]
Go behind the scenes for a sneak peek at the 60th annual international contest of the Barbershop Harmony Society. See the intense coaching and rehearsals that these star performers must go through to make it to the world championship. You get a delightful mix of brilliant performances intertwined with exceptional interviews of ordinary people who for a brief, shining moment become the best in the world. A wonderful celebration of camaraderie.
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Parts of Can't Stop Singing are so enchanting, even your Backstreet Boys-obsessed teenybopper will get pulled in by the talent and antics of these barbershop quartets. The 90-minute production follows four quartets vying for the gold at the 60th annual international contest of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Focusing on the four groups creates drama--you can't help but root for your favorite quartet--while showcasing distinct musical styles. The performances by the crowd-pleasing Fred, the previous year's second-place winner, are hysterically amusing and sophisticated, while other groups bring a more traditional sound. A mini-class on barbershop harmony is presented for the cameras, and scenes from the convention are intercut with the onstage drama, complete with a sweet surprise ending. --Valerie J. Nelson