Greatest 21 Music Movies Must-Watch Released in 1974

A disfigured composer sells his soul for the woman he loves so that she will perform his music. However, an evil record tycoon betrays him and steals his music to open his rock palace, The Paradise. Look into Phantom of the Paradise / IMDB / YouTube

Various MGM stars from yesteryear present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50-year history. Learn about That's Entertainment! / IMDB / YouTube

A pilot, stranded in the desert, meets a little boy who is a prince on a planet. Explore The Little Prince / IMDB / YouTube

Following the death of his father, an orphan is sent to live with his free-spirited aunt. See more about Mame / IMDB / YouTube

The film was released in 1974, but makes reference to real events that took place in the USA that were headlines in that year. Those events, such as the Watergate scandal, President Ford's pardon of Nixon, and the killing of university students by the US National Guard and various states police forces during protests to end the participation of USA in the Vietnam war,. Look into The Trial of Billy Jack / IMDB / YouTube

In an effort to bring unity and equality to African-Americans, an interstellar traveler and musician lands on earth and duels with an evil overlord for the souls of people. Look into Space Is the Place / IMDB / YouTube

The rise and fall of the rock singer Jim Maclaine, in the mid 60s, with his manager, Mike, and his group, The Stray Cats. Details on Stardust / IMDB / YouTube

A musical about the victory of love over the trickery of the Devil. A little devil Pinciukas is expelled from Hell and arrives to Baltaragis mill. In exchange for the mill owner's soul and the promise to have his daughter Jurga as a bride he helps the man with his work. Get info on Devil's Bride / IMDB / YouTube

The life and music of Janis Joplin. Explore Janis / IMDB / YouTube

A concert film taken from two Rolling Stones concerts during their 1972 North American tour. Explore Ladies and Gentlemen: The Rolling Stones / IMDB / YouTube

In 1840s Missouri, young Huckleberry Finn, wanting to escape his violent drunkard father, joins Black runaway slave Jim on a quest for freedom down the Mississippi River on a raft. Find out about Huckleberry Finn / IMDB / YouTube

Charles IV, Czech king and Holy Roman Emperor, has built Karlstejn castle to house the crown jewels. More importantly, it is a place of relaxation and meditation, so no women are permitted, and no politics are to be discussed. His young wife misses him, and hearing of the prohibition, resolves to sneak in for a night. At the same time, a country girl needs to prove sh. Read about Noc na Karlstejne / IMDB / YouTube

Mild-mannered insurance-adjuster Willard teams up with a foul-mouthed fowl who takes him on a surreal quest to become less uptight--and possibly get laid. More about Dirty Duck / IMDB / YouTube

Rockumentary by Paul McCartney's Wings recorded live at Abbey Road in 1974, featuring performances of Maybe I'm Amazed, Jet, Live and Let Die, and voiceovers from band members discussing their musical journeys. Look into One Hand Clapping / IMDB / YouTube

Directed by celebrated British filmmaker Tony Palmer, Bird on a Wire follows Cohen on his 1972 European tour. Long lost 16mm prints were restored for this release, not seen since 1972. Explore Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire / IMDB / YouTube

A wandering ballad singer in the Appalachians meets an ugly bird-type creature, is transported back in time, finds himself involved in the Devil's work. Learn about The Legend of Hillbilly John / IMDB / YouTube

An examination of the life and career of the first woman to conduct major orchestras in the US and Europe, Antonia Brico. Find out about Antonia: A Portrait of the Woman / IMDB / YouTube

Brock Peters (To Kill a Mockingbird) is Stephen Kumalo, a black South African minister searching the unfamiliar back alleys and shantytowns of Johannesburg for his son, Absalom. Learn about Lost in the Stars / IMDB / YouTube

Set in the American Southwest, Othello is a wandering evangelist who happens onto Iago's remote commune. Explore Catch My Soul / IMDB / YouTube

B.B. King & Joan Baez and other great artists came to New York's Maximum Security Prison, Sing Sing, and gave one of the best shows of their lives. B.B. called it one of his greatest performances. New York's Daily News called it one of the greatest moments in live entertainment. Learn about Sing Sing Thanksgiving / IMDB / YouTube