Top 20 Music Movies Must-See Released in 1973

Film version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of Christ's life told in an anachronistic manner. Check out Jesus Christ Superstar / IMDB / YouTube

Wilbur is a farm pig who's terrified that he'll end up on the dinner table. His friend Charlotte, a charming spider, comes to his rescue. She weaves words into her web, convincing the farmer that Wilbur is too special a pig to kill. Check out Charlotte's Web / IMDB / YouTube

An ambitious coffee salesman has a series of improbable and ironic adventures that seem designed to challenge his naive idealism. Get info on O Lucky Man! / IMDB / YouTube

The funny story of mad but kind and chivalrous elderly nobleman Don Quixote who, aided by his squire Sancho Panza, fights windmills that are seen as dragons to save prostitute Dulcinea who is seen as a noblewoman. More about Man of La Mancha / IMDB / YouTube

An adaption of the musical, in a modern-day song-and-dance recreation of the Gospel of St. Matthew. Check out Godspell / IMDB / YouTube

While escaping war-torn China, a group of Europeans crash in the Himalayas, where they are rescued and taken to the mysterious Valley of the Blue Moon, Shangri-La. Check out Lost Horizon / IMDB / YouTube

Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn investigate a suspicious graveyard murder and more in this musical version of Mark Twain's novel. Read about Tom Sawyer / IMDB / YouTube

Made shortly after his death, this documentary explores the brief life and remarkable legacy of guitarist Jimi Hendrix. More about Jimi Hendrix / IMDB / YouTube

Alice tumbles into Wonderland, a dream realm filled with peculiar characters like the White Rabbit, March Hare, Queen of Hearts, and Dormouse. As she seeks her way home, she meets strange beings and discovers herself. Details on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland / IMDB / YouTube

A 1973 concert by Elvis Presley taped at the Convention Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. This was the first program to ever be beamed around the world by satellite. Look into Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii / IMDB / YouTube

Musical drama set in the 1950s ,starring David Essex and Ringo Starr, loosely-based on John Lennon's early years. A gifted but wayward young man finally discovers a sense of purpose when he decides to turn his love of music into a career. Look into That'll Be the Day / IMDB / YouTube

Documentary covering a Stax Records-sponsored all-day concert at the 1972 Watts Summer Festival with performances by Stax Records artists such as Isaac Hayes, Rufus Thomas, The Staples Singers, and more. Find out about Wattstax / IMDB / YouTube

Shy cellist boy meets upperclassman ballet-student girl at school. They experience first-time love, then happenstance pulls them apart Get info on Jeremy / IMDB / YouTube

The movie Veronica , a masterpiece of Romanian cinema in 1973 with actors like Dem Radulescu, Lulu Mihaescu and Margareta Paslaru is today a charming film for children. In a magical world made with dream scenery, always put husbands and exuberant energy, Veronica, a girl who grows up in a home for children, receives a birthday present from her fairy godmother, play. Learn about Veronica / IMDB / YouTube

A nightclub singer has nightmares about being involved in adultery and murder, only to wake up and find that they may not be nightmares. Info on Point of Terror / IMDB / YouTube

Due to be crowned King of the Netherworld by his mentor Merlin the Magician (Ringo Starr) at a monster's convention, Count Downe (Harry Nilsson), the son of Count Dracula, falls in love with the beautiful, but human, Amber (Suzanna Leigh) and finds himself in conflict with Baron Frankenstein (Freddie Jones), who is vying for the same honorary title. Explore Son of Dracula / IMDB / YouTube

Documentary about T. Rex includes concert footage and staged sequences. Sir Ringo Starr's directorial work is mindful of touches used on Magical Mystery Tour (1967). Details on Born to Boogie / IMDB / YouTube

This lively documentary celebrates 1950s rock 'n' roll, both through archival clips of the era and concert footage filmed during the '70s. Although the musicians have aged, the performances are remarkably vibrant, with many acts in fine form. Among the many artists featured are Bill Haley and the Comets, Fats Domino, the Shirelles, Little Richard, Bo Diddley and Chuck. More about Let the Good Times Roll / IMDB / YouTube

Elvis Presley's January 12th, 1973 rehearsal concert at the H.I.C. Arena in Hawaii prior to the live broadcast of Aloha from Hawaii. Details on Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert / IMDB / YouTube

A touring small-time rock band called The Group picks up a couple of groupies. One night, the band's drunken, hulking bass player goes nuts and rapes the girls. The band refuses to believe that he's trouble, which leads to more tragedy. Explore Bummer / IMDB / YouTube