Must see: OF ALL THE THINGS

On Tuesday night, April 21st, The Warren Report in partnership with EMP will showcase, OF ALL THE THINGS, a brilliant rock doc by Jody Lambert, son of the film’s subject, Dennis Lambert. Seats are still available, click here. (Please note that both Dennis and Jody Lambert will join Warren for hard-rockin’ post show conversation.)

The French go goofy for Jerry Lewis. Germans set their clocks while David Hasselhoff rocks. Filipinos flip over… Dennis Lambert? Lambert may be not be known by name in the States, but the hit singles he’s written for others have certainly crossed your lips – whether you’re proud of it or not – including “Nightshift,” “Rhinestone Cowboy,” “One Tin Soldier,” and… “We Built This City (On Rock And Roll).” And while Blender Magazine concluded “We Built This City (On Rock And Roll)” is the “#1 Worst Song Ever,” in the Philippines, Lambert’s 1972 solo album, OF ALL THE THINGS, particularly its title track, is celebrated as the (unofficial) #1 Wedding Song Ever. This is precisely why an enterprising promoter lures Lambert out of semi-retirement – he now hawks houses in Boca Raton – to tour the Philippines (with Paul Williams!), playing multiple concerts, culminating in a packed-arena love-fest in the capital city. While Don King might have dubbed the show “Vanilla in Manila,” the sincere affection of the audience is palpable, an impressive accomplishment for filmmaker Jody Lambert, the legend’s son. Even though the production stays in the family, OF ALL THE THINGS still allows glimpses of fading celebrity’s tells and tolls. The documentary rings true whether you’re already a fan or an unexpected convert.