Greatest 15 Music Movies Fan Favorites from 1971

An apprentice witch, three kids, and a cynical magician conman search for the missing component to a magic spell to be used in the defense of Britain in World War II. Learn about Bedknobs and Broomsticks / IMDB / YouTube

When three hundred thousand members of the Love Generation collided with a few dozen Hells Angels at San Francisco's Altamont Speedway, the bloody slash that transformed a decade's dreams into disillusionment was immortalized on this film. Learn about Gimme Shelter / IMDB / YouTube

While searching for their runaway teenage daughter, the parents rediscover the pleasures of life as they get acquainted with a self-help group for parents of vanished children. Explore Taking Off / IMDB / YouTube

When the leading lady of a low-budget musical revue sprains her ankle, the assistant stage manager is forced to understudy and perform in her place, becoming a star and finding love in the process. Look into The Boy Friend / IMDB / YouTube

Piano teacher Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky struggles against his latent homosexuality by getting married. Unfortunately he chooses nymphomaniac Antonina Milyukova, a depressed former student whom he cannot satisfy. Info on The Music Lovers / IMDB / YouTube

The great Frank Zappa's outrageous psychedelic precursor to today's music videos features The Mothers of Invention wreaking havoc in a typical American town. Ringo Starr narrates. See more about 200 Motels / IMDB / YouTube

An angst-ridden teen dealing with his dysfunctional family hits the streets. The story is inter-cut with various psychedelic, energetic vignettes. See more about Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets / IMDB / YouTube

An abused homeless male and a mentally-challenged woman become friends. Explore Lakhon Mein Ek / IMDB / YouTube

Lucy talks Schroeder into playing his piano for a PTA meeting. but there are unforeseen details that he will not tolerate. Check out Play It Again, Charlie Brown / IMDB / YouTube

A marine scientist volunteers to have his family live in a prototype underwater home to prove it's practical. Info on Hello Down There / IMDB / YouTube

Two gunfighters separate and experience surreal visions on their journey through the west. Learn about Zachariah / IMDB / YouTube

Beatrix Potter's most beloved characters spring to life in this live-action classic. Get info on The Tales of Beatrix Potter / IMDB / YouTube

A blonde hooks up with a rock star who leaves her after a one-night stand. She fell in love with him however and sets out across Europe to track him down. On her way, she meets a gang of nasty bikers and a ring of devil worshipers. Learn about Higher and Higher / IMDB / YouTube

Joe Cocker and Leon Russell perform live at the Fillmore East and Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Check out Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & Englishmen / IMDB / YouTube

A newspaper man is reincarnated as a cockroach and makes friends with a free-spirited female alley cat. Get info on Shinbone Alley / IMDB / YouTube