While names like The Beatles and The Monkees may rule the historic roost when it comes to mop-topped pop icons, a little known group is looking to return to the public’s mind thanks to The Warner Archive.
Following the relatively recent Criterion Collection release of The Monkees’ Head, the Archive has released the rarely discussed gem of a pop picture, entitled Hold On. Starring the chart-topping pop troupe Herman’s Hermits (known for tracks like “A Must To Avoid” and the title track, “Hold On”), Hold On follows the five-some as they go on their Us tour, and must avoid the hordes of screaming women and the occasional star hunter as they wait to find out if a Nasa rocket will have their name adorned on the side of it. Secretly watched by a scientist to see if they are truly worthy of having their name on the rocket,...
Following the relatively recent Criterion Collection release of The Monkees’ Head, the Archive has released the rarely discussed gem of a pop picture, entitled Hold On. Starring the chart-topping pop troupe Herman’s Hermits (known for tracks like “A Must To Avoid” and the title track, “Hold On”), Hold On follows the five-some as they go on their Us tour, and must avoid the hordes of screaming women and the occasional star hunter as they wait to find out if a Nasa rocket will have their name adorned on the side of it. Secretly watched by a scientist to see if they are truly worthy of having their name on the rocket,...
- 6/6/2011
- by Joshua Brunsting
- CriterionCast
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