Plus: Donovan [ tickets ], The Mamas & The Papas, More

The Smiths [ tickets ]
"Inside the Smiths"
(MAMS/MVD Visual)

After more than three years in the making, bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mike Joyce will reveal in this 52-minute film, due Jan. 22, just what it was like to be a part of this groundbreaking British indie rock outfit. The duo covers the group's unique songwriting process, their working relationship with Morrissey and Johnny Marr, and Rourke's dangerous drug addiction. Many contribute, including the Buzzcocks, Mark E Smith of The Fall and the Kaiser Chiefs.

Whitesnake [ tickets ]
"Slide It In"
(Classic Rock Legends)

Fans of hard rockers Whitesnake can get a sneak peek into some of the hair band's best creations from throughout their nearly 30-year career with this hour-long DVD. Rare interviews with singer David Coverdale, bassist Neil Murray and archived footage of Deep Purple accompany the live performances.

Olivia Newton-John [ tickets ]
"Olivia Newton-John and The Sydney Symphony Orchestra (Live at the Sydney Opera House)"
(Capitol/EMI)

Known for her ultra-feminine movie roles and syrupy sweet songs, Olivia Newton-John will release on Jan. 15 an all-encompassing DVD featuring a March 2006 performance with the Sydney Symphony at the historic Sydney Opera House. In more than two hours of film, Newton-John includes 27 of her most popular hits ("Xanadu," "Physical," "You're the One That I Want," "Hopelessly Devoted to You" and more), as well as a personal tour of some favorite Sydney spots.

Donovan
"The Donovan Concert: Live in L.A."
(Raven/MVD Visual)

Released almost exactly one year after its recording, this performance DVD--due in stores Jan. 22--showcases Donovan before a packed house at Hollywood's Kodak Theatre in January 2007. Along with the Scottish singer/songwriter's most popular hits, this set also includes a surprise appearance by Mike Love of the Beach Boys as well as Donovan's daughter, Astrella Celeste, who performs with her father. The live show, held to benefit the David Lynch Foundation for Consciousness-Based Education and World Peace, was introduced by the master filmmaker himself.

The Mamas & The Papas
"The Mamas & The Papas: Straight Shooter"
(Standing Room Only)

Here's your chance to learn the real story behind this 1960s supergroup through exclusive interviews with founding members John Phillips, Michelle Phillips and Denny Doherty. Home movies, personal photographs and interviews with others who were in on the action supplement the performance footage of the group's most cherished hits, including "California Dreamin'," "Go Where You Wanna Go," "Monday, Monday" and "Creeque Alley." It's set to hit stores Jan. 29.

More new releases:

January 8:
Randy Bachman & Burton Cummings, "Bachman Cummings: First Time Around" (DPTV Media)
David Gilmour, "Music in Review: The Ultimate Critical Review" (Classic Rock Legends)

January 15:
Yes, "Classic Artists: Yes" (Image)

January 22:
The Osmond Brothers, "Country Rockers" (Quantam Leap)
Radiohead, "The DVD Box" (MVD Visual)
Roy Scheider, "All That Jazz: Special Music Edition" (20th Century Fox)

January 29:
Louis Armstrong, "The Ultimate Collection" (Hip-O/UME)
Barry Manilow, "Songs from the Seventies" (Rhino)