One Night Only - Rod Stewart Live at Royal Albert Hall

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Rod Stewart's various incarnations--Rod the Mod, Rod the Rocker, Rod the Crooner, and so on--are on display on Live at Royal Albert Hall. In what amounts to a 90-minute singalong with his adoring fans, the raw-voiced singer (now huskier than ever) reprises selections from throughout his long and fruitful career, from his early '70s solo albums, including the best of the lot, 1971's Every Picture Tells a Story, through his surprisingly skillful (and successful) new millennium emergence as an interpreter of the Great American Songbook. Despite his having released three CDs of standards by the time of this good-looking, great-sounding concert, only five of the 17 tunes come from them, including a version of "As Time Goes By" with Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders (lush orchestration notwithstanding, there's no disguising the fact that both singers are more at home singing rock or pop than jazz, big band, or cabaret material). Much more emphasis is put on early Stewart material like "You Wear It Well," "Reason to Believe," and "Maggie May," songs that were and are beautifully limned by acoustic guitars, violin, and mandolin. Good buddy, former bandmate (in the Faces and the Jeff Beck Group), and current Rolling Stone Ron Wood plays guitar on a couple of numbers (including a raucous "Stay with Me"), and while Stewart does insist on giving "Hot Legs" a spin, at the age of 59 he at least has the good sense to keep "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" under wraps. A brief tour documentary is the principal DVD bonus feature. --Sam Graham

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Absolutely Great Concert.......2007-05-07

This Rod Stewart concert at Royal Albert Hall has to be one of his best performances I've seen. There were no aspects of the show that I did not totally enjoy. You felt like you were sitting up front in the audience!

What A Fabulous Concert!.......2007-04-24

Rod Stewart's "One Night Only: Live At The Royal Albert Hall" is one fabulous and remarkable concert. Imagine a venue that caters to famous and legendary singers, one of them was an icon of a singer Frank Sinatra. This stunning concert is a showcase of Rod Stewart's big hits as ROD THE MOD, and his bestselling Great American Songbook series as ROD THE FAB (the title I coined - short for fabulous interpreter of the Great American Songbook). He describes his GAS: Volume I as "an album that calms you down." He added that recording it was a great challenge and he was so thrilled with the outcome. According to him, "it's so impossible for him to run out of these songs from the Great American Songbook." He further states that he "could probably make six albums of these songs quite easily." He already made four volumes, which are all bestsellers. I only hope that there would be an upcoming Volume V. It's a common knowledge that he truly enjoyed this experience so much and understands how much it means to him and to his fans as well. And he also wants it to always remain something special. The Songbook albums have meant a great deal to him and thinks that singing these songs has made him a better singer one can only hope.

I must admit that I only became a fan of Rod the Fab when he recorded the standards from the Great American Songbook, though there were occasional hits he sung that really appeal to me like "Reason To Believe," "I Don't Want To Talk About It" and "You're In My Heart." I've watched one of his earliest television interviews with Katie Couric while promoting his GAS series. Ms. Couric asked him why he "doesn't look his age." I guess he was sixty then, and he declared that some of his "secrets of looking young are . . . lots of music, wine and soccer."

His performances are in every way sparkling and dazzling as the brightest evening star, and so electrifying as lightning! He has the backing of a large orchestra and well-rehearsed musicians to make this concert the greatest gig of the year! He shares some interesting anecdotes, one of which is about his first guitar. His Dad gave him a guitar for no apparent reason and told him: "Why don't you take this up, there's money in this." And the rest, of course, is history.

While I'm thoroughly delighted with the concert in its entirety, my favorite parts are all his performances on the Great American Songbook. On these presentations, the London-born singer looking so dapper in his pinstriped outfit brings new life to these chestnuts with his excellent showmanship and his fabulous stage presence.

My highlights:
"They Can't Take That Away From Me" - beautiful sax solo by Katja.
"Blue Moon" - the guitar solo is absolutely breathtaking!
"As Time Goes By" - an amazing duet with Chrissie Hynde with exquisite solos on violin by Janet and sax by Katja.
"For Sentimental Reasons" - a lovely performance.
"Reason To Believe" - one of the most notable performances.
"I Don't Want To Talk About It" - a duet with Amy Belle who has a very expressive voice.

There's no doubt that Rod Stewart is such a total performer and he could command your undivided attention whether you're listening to his CDs or watching his DVDs such as this one.

What a fabulous concert!

Get it!.......2007-04-19

Get it. No need for detailed reviews. You won't regret it. The best in my collection. Not only is it jam packed with all Rod's hits but it's a fun and sexy concert.

ONE NIGHT ONLY- ROD STEWART LIVE AT ROYAL ALBERT HALL.......2007-02-08

A GREAT CONCERT 5-5 SOUND 4-5 SHAME LITTLE MORE THOUGHT DIDINT GO INTO REAR SOUND

UNBELIEVABLE!!!!.......2006-12-14

This is one of the best concert DVD's I have ever seen. All of Stewarts best. A new star that Rod discovered that he does a duet with is THE BEST THING TO COME ALONG IN DECADES!!! Amy Belle is her name. Her singing actually sent shivers down my spine.I'm not kidding. And she's a knockout!!!

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Not the original show.

From Lawrence Welk to America With Love
Starring: Lawrence Welk
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ASIN: B0000CF34G
Release Date: 2003-10-14

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Not the original show........2003-11-26

Be aware that this is not the original TV show - it's from a stage show in Branson.

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Fun family viewing
James Last Berlin DVD

Live in Berlin
Starring: James Last
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ASIN: B000RPBGL0
Release Date: 2007-07-24

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One of the most successful music artists of all-time, James Last has been recording and releasing albums since 1965. His orchestral renditions of popular music has been featured on nearly 200 albums, selling over 100 million albums worldwide.

"Live In Berlin" was filmed in 1982 at the Waldbuhne in Berlin and features a number of familiar favorites, including "Games That Lovers Play", "Knock On Wood" and "The Long And Winding Road".

Tracklisting 1) Medley: Can't Stop The Music / El Dorado / Xanadu 2) Frank's Theme 3) Root Beer Rag 4) Roses From The South 5) Star Wars 6) The Long And Winding Road 7) The German Suite 8) Medley: Chicken Reel / Turkey In The Straw / Orange Blossom Special 9) Medley: The Birdie Song / Spatzenkonzert / Hokey Cokey 10) Knock On Wood 11) Que Sera 12) Games That Lovers Play

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Fun family viewing.......2007-09-11

This is a dvd that the whole family will enjoy.It has fun songs like root beer rag and a fun medley of classic country music songs for the kids.The teens will enjoy the fantastic brass,drums and guitar on the rockin songs Franks Theme and Star Wars and Knock On Wood.Grandma and grandpa will enjoy The German Suite and Que Sera.All in all a great dvd.

James Last Berlin DVD.......2007-08-27

It's worth watching but not one of his better DVD's. It is not a current concert, so the technology is dated.

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Pavarotti: Recital in Barcelona
Starring: Luciano Pavarotti
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ASIN: B000AS1KYW
Release Date: 2005-10-25

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The Great Johnny Mathis
Love This
Johnny at his best
Go to Brazil with Johnny
The next best thing to seeing Johnny in person......

Johnny Mathis - Live by Request
Starring: Johnny Mathis
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ASIN: B00005U120
Release Date: 2001-12-18

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The Great Johnny Mathis.......2007-03-29

Johnny Mathis is without a doubt the greatest male vocalist alive. His spectacular voice in unmatched and I am so looking forward to attending his performances. I am a resident of Okemos, Michigan and I am anxious to see him at Soaring Eagle in Mount Pleasant, Michigan but their are not tickets available as of yet.

Derek O'Neal

Love This.......2007-02-18

Johnny Mathis sings better than ever. This is one great dvd.
It is so relaxing to be able to put his dvd in and look and listen to great music again.

Johnny at his best.......2007-01-28

Johnny Mathis, is just wonderful, this is him at his best, very relaxed
and wonderful and the music is great. Highly recomended

Go to Brazil with Johnny.......2007-01-05

....."the morning found me miles away with still a million things to say".................The song "Brazil" alone is worth the price!!!!!!!!!!

The next best thing to seeing Johnny in person.............2006-12-28

I received this today and I've played in three time already. I've seen Johnny in person several times but he hasn't been in my area lately, so I needed a Johnny "fix." Thankfully, this DVD did not disappoint me. It's wonderful......of course, not as wonderful, wonderful as Johnny in person, but worth every minute of it.

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Beautiful music and great photography
Tim Janis, Coastal America, DVD
Excellent Scenery matched to Spectacular Shorelines.

Coastal America
Starring: George Clooney
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ASIN: B000CSUNSO
Release Date: 2006-03-21

Description

The Companion DVD to the brand new National Public Television special Coastal America. Tim Janis's previous PBS Special, Beautiful America, was broadcast over 1300 times on over 300 PBS stations, and was seen by millions of viewers. Coastal America will be broadcast on PBS over the first three weeks in March.

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Beautiful music and great photography.......2007-03-25

Another top notch DVD by Tim Janis. The music by Tim Janis and his ensemble nicely compliments the beautiful photographic depictions of America's coastlines. The commentary by George Clooney is good but at times rather indistinct and soft.

Tim Janis, Coastal America, DVD.......2006-09-01

This DVD is high quality video as well as sound. Most enjoyable! I highly recomment this DVD.

Excellent Scenery matched to Spectacular Shorelines........2006-04-21

Another wonderful production by an extremely talented musician Tim Janis and his ensemble. I've been listening and watching this continuously on DVD for the last 5 hours as the new tunes soak into my being. I must say, I feel refreshed. Simply a masterpiece like Beautiful America. Thanks Tim.

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Sinatra's First Special Is A Classic.
Nice overview but...
FRANK REFLECTS ON HIS MUSIC AND CAREER
A great performance, despite the limitations
It is what it is ... a great special now on dvd!

Frank Sinatra - A Man and His Music
Starring: Frank Sinatra
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ASIN: 6305323526
Release Date: 1999-03-09

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Frank Sinatra had sung on television and even hosted variety specials and series, but when he strutted through the empty hallways of NBC studios, took a stool next to a lonely microphone, and belted out the opening lines to "I've Got You Under My Skin," it was a TV revelation. Here was the mature, confident, at times even swaggering saloon singer and balladeer in a solo showcase: literally, the man and his music. The mix of classic tunes ("I Get a Kick Out of You," "The Lady Is a Tramp," "Witchcraft"), key songs from his 1950s reinvention ("Come Fly with Me," "You Make Me Feel So Young"), and 1960s standards ("My Kind of Town," "This Is All I Ask") is mirrored in an effective medley anchored by "It Was a Very Good Year," giving us a brief tour of his career from the bobby-soxer heartthrob crooning hopeful ditties ("Young at Heart") to the reflective maturity of the artist in 1965 (the melancholy "Last Night When We Were Young"). Vocally, Sinatra is in excellent form--clear and bold, with the dexterity of his 1950s recordings now colored by phrasing at once thoughtful and seemingly spontaneous--and the combination of top-notch arrangements and impeccably chosen material makes this special Sinatra's finest televised hour. --Sean Axmaker

Product Description

Francis Albert Sinatra (1915-1998) went a long way for a kid from Hoboken, NJ. This video documentary chronicles the peaks and valleys in the 50-year recording and performing career of one of the 20th century's most admired and influential singers. Highlights include archival interviews and performance footage, as well as an analysis of Sinatra's work with various recording labels, such as Capitol, Reprise, and Columbia. Track listing: I've Got You Under My Skin * Without a Song * Don't Worry 'Bout Me * I Get a Kick Out of You * Nancy * My Kind of Town * It Was a Very Good Year/Young at Heart/ The Girl Next Door/Last Night/When We Were Young * This Is All I Ask * Come Fly with Me * The Lady Is a Tramp * I've Got the World on a String * Witch craft * You Make Me Feel So Young * Put Your Dreams Away. ?

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Sinatra's First Special Is A Classic........2007-06-17

"AMan And His Music" was the first of several television specials Frank Sinatra did between 1965 and 1982. Running 50 minutes, this special has Frank in top form. It delivers what the title promises - no gimmicks, no comedy routines, no special guests. Just Frank, his music and his audience.

The show starts off with a rousing rendition of "I've Got You Under My Skin", which sets the mood for the evening quite well. Frank then leads us on a musical journey through his long and happy career. Among, the highlights, "I Get A Kick Out Of You" exudes style and flair, "Nancy" is tender and graceful, and "My Kind Of Town" is a wild good time.

We cut to some lovely autumn scenery, as Frank performs a medley of hits from all different stages of his career built around "It Was A Very Good Year". Featuring haunting renditions of" Young At Heart", "The Girl Next Door" and "Last Night When We Were Young", this is Frank at his finest. He is connected and lost in the music, but at the same time focused and hitting all the right emotions.

After the nice but forgettable "This All I Ask", Frank gets back into his upbeatr mode and does a fantastic runthrough of his biggest hits - "Come Fly With Me", "The Lady Is A Tramp", "I've Got The World On A String", "Witchcraft" and "You Make Me Feel So Young", all performed brilliantly. The show closes with a grogeous rendition of "Put Your Dreams Away", which was Frank's signature tune until "My Way" came out four years later.

Overall, this is a fantastic special. My only complaint is that the sound and picture quality could have been greatly improved. Other than that, I highly recommend this dvd.

Nice overview but... .......2007-03-31

I wish they'd release a DVD of the clips from his shows in the 1950s from the 1950-1952, 1957-1958 and 1958-1960 shows, some of which were used as part of a live concert in recent years. I think "Vintage Sinatra" has been shown on PBS but not released on DVD, and I don't remember how much narration was in that one.

These videos are good "Reprise Era" material.

FRANK REFLECTS ON HIS MUSIC AND CAREER.......2007-01-12

What's interesting about this special is that unlike many singers, Frank didn't have a guest and he sang live as opposed to pre-recording a bunch of big production numbers. After all, it was about him and the music!

A great performance, despite the limitations.......2006-04-28

Many have questioned why this "film" hasn't been remastered. The simple reason is it was shot on videotape, not film. This special, and the ones that followed, were taped at NBC Studios in Burbank(when Frank leaves his car at the beginning of the show, that's the Tonight Show studio on his right!), along with "The Dean Martin Show", "Rowan & Martin's Laugh In", "The Hollywood Squares", and many more. Everything shot at the Burbank complex, up until just a decade or so ago, was done on videotape, not film. Unfortunately even broadcast quality videotape deteriorates over time. My guess is that this special probably wasn't preserved on digital disc, until sometime in the 1980's. If you look at the DVD's of the Dean Martin Show, or "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson", you'll see that some of those master tapes have deteriorated as well. It's a shame, but those were the cost cutting limitations that NBC offered at the time. Also note that this special was shot on three different nights(hence the canned laughter at Sinatra's jokes). The first installment was November 8th, 1965. Sinatra returned at two different days that week to finish off the performance (it took at least a day to tear down and rebuild each of those elaborate sets). It was broadcast on Thanksgiving night of '65. I have read that Frank was suffering from a severe cold the night he taped the "I've Got You Under My Skin" segment, and was very cranky to the directors, producers and everyone else in the studio that night. Despite it all, he turned out a top notch performance, and I for one, am glad we have it, considering what NBC did to the first decade of Johnny Carson's material!

It is what it is ... a great special now on dvd!.......2005-12-13

This is the begining of the Sinatra's Reprise video collection. It is a great dvd! The songs on here are great: Come fly with Me, I've Got You Under My Skin and more. Also, the medley is a welcome part on the early dvd's.

The sound quality could be better. However, I assume the sound is consistent to the way in which it was originally aired. I'd prefer to get the original product vs. an overdone Hollywood reproduction.

This is Frank at his best! I own them all and this is one of the best. For a true fan this is a must. I also suggest Frank with Ella and Carlos Jobim.

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this tom jones dvd stinks
I'ts not the dvd whith the most famous songs

Tom Jones Smash Hits
Starring: Tom Jones
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ASIN: B0009GX26Y
Release Date: 2005-08-23

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this tom jones dvd stinks.......2007-07-18

save your money this dvd is not worth 1 dollar,I love tom jones but this is so cheaply made they should be ashame to sell this on a class site like amazon.

I'ts not the dvd whith the most famous songs .......2007-06-29

During the show the producer cut between the songs and you can't get the fillings that you are in a real show.These are generaly my expactations from seeing any dvd of any artist that i suppose to admire.

Frank Sinatra - In Concert at Royal Festival Hall

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Despite Some Rough Points, One Of The Best Sinatra Concert Videos Available.
FRANK JUST BEFORE 'RETIREMENT'
FASCINATING!!
sad state of Sinatra on DVD...
Disappointed in quality

Frank Sinatra - In Concert at Royal Festival Hall
Starring: Frank Sinatra
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
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ASIN: 6305459592
Release Date: 1999-06-08

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Despite Some Rough Points, One Of The Best Sinatra Concert Videos Available........2007-06-16

Since there is so little official video footage of Frank Sinatra live in concert, a dvd like "In Concert At The Royal Festival Hall" is a welcome treat for fans. Recorded in 1971, this show was filmed not long before Frank retired later that year (of course, it didn't last long).

This is not a perfect show. Frank at times seems a bit lost and disconnected, and even flubs his line quite a few times (a trait that would plague Sinatra frequently in his final years), though it may or not have been in jest. Also, the sound quality and visual quality borh could've used some much needed sprucing up.

These minor quibbles aside, this is a fantastic show. It starts off with an introduction from Princess Grace Of Monaco (formerly screen legend Grace Kelly) before Ol' Blues Eyes comes out with a swinging new arrangement of "You Make Me Feel So Young". Next comes a tight, energetic version of "Pennies From Heaven".

In a rare occurence, "I've Got You Under My Skin" is one of the lower poitn s of the show. This version lacks energy and Sinatra messes up his timing and he really phones it in here. Things continue to slag a bit with his rendition of The Beatles' "Something", a song thast 8 years later that receive a much better treatment from Frank that rivaled the original.

Things begin to pick up with a fun version of "The Lady Is A Tramp". Frank flubs a line ("Anyone else?", he asks, questioning his faux pas), but he still owns the song. Next comes the arguable highlight of the show, as Frank sings his songs for losers.

First is "I Get Along Without You Very Well", which Frank does beautifully. Franks draws just the right emotion and gives the song his all. Jimmy Webb's "Didn't We" is next. A second-rate composition it is, but Frank makes it work.

Next comes a true classic, as Frank sings the "Daddy Of These Types Of Songs", and sinks into a moving "One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)". The show, however, falters with the next number, as the pompous "I Will Drink The Wine" has Frank attempting to connect with the young "flower child" crownd and failing.

Things pick up with a gorgeous rendition of "I Have Dreamed" from "The King And I". Frank sings this one perfectly. "My Kind Of Town" and "My Way" finish things off on a high note.

Overall, this is not a perfect show, but a great show that is owrth having in your collection. Hopefully, many more great Siantra concerts (such as 1982's wonderful "Concert For The Americas") will find their way to dvd.

FRANK JUST BEFORE 'RETIREMENT'.......2007-05-26

Frank's voice is rough at times, but he knows how to use the mike like nobody else did to camaflage it or use it for poignancy. Good selection of songs from the Great American Song Book including 'I Get Along Without You Very Well' and 'I Have Dreamed.' Nice version of 'Something in the Way She Moves." Sometimes the band is uncommony loud which Frank humourously comments on. Look for Tony Bennet in the audience at the end when the camera pans left.

FASCINATING!!.......2006-04-27

FRANK SINATRA IN ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL IS WONDERFUL. HES OLDER,THEREFORE MORE MELLOW AND COMFORTABLE WITH HIMSELF. TO ME, HIS SINGING AND STAGE PERSONNA ARE EXCELLENT! HE IS SO SEXY MORE THAN EVER. LAUGHING AND JOKING. AND WHEN HE FORGETS THOSE LINES OR ACTS LIKE HE DOES (THIS MAY BE PART OF THE ACT)HE COMES ACROSS AS SO HUMAN AND FUNNY. MY FAVORITE IS "I GET ALONG WITHOUT YOU VERY WELL" THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND WELL PERFORMED IVE EVER EXPERIENCED. HE WAS TRULY A GENIUS AT PERFORMING. ANOTHER WONDERFUL ONE WAS "I WILL DRINK THE WINE" THIS SONG WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN GOOD IF NOT PERFORMED BY THIS MAN BUT IT JUST FIT HIM. I LOVED IT! I DONT KNOW ABOUT ANYONE ELSE BUT THIS GUY STILL GETS "UNDER MY SKIN". AND THAT PRINCESS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND HER SPEECH JUST TAKES YOU TO FAIRY-TALE LAND SO TO SPEAK. SINCE MOST OF US DONT RUB ARMS WITH ROYALTY. SHE WAS WONDERFUL TOO!! YOU MUST GET THIS IF YOU ARE A SINATRA FAN OR EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT! EXCELLENT!!!!!!

sad state of Sinatra on DVD..........2005-12-07

I see that a deluxe five DVD set of Barbra Streisand's TV specials has been released recently... So why doesn't Warner/Reprise do the same thing for Frank Sinatra's classic TV specials? Could "The Family" be involved perhaps...? Sure, they can get behind a phony "Sinatra at the Palladium" multi-media extravaganza where you watch 20-foot projected videos of Sinatra singing accompanied by a live orchestra thanks to "unprecedented access to Frank Sinatra's film archives"... but they can't seem to get Sinatra's video performance legacy released appropriately on DVD...

The classic 1960s, 70s, and 80s musical TV specials (A Man and His Music Part I & II, Sinatra+Ella+Jobim, The Main Event, etc...) are still being sold as individual DVDs at full price ($15-$20 each). They are each about 50 minutes long with "stereo" sound (actually "2-channel mono" I think) with no bonus features whatsoever, packaged in flimsy plastic and cardboard cases.

Why don't they compile all 9 of the Reprise Collection Sinatra TV specials in a 3-DVD package with 3 specials per DVD? Price it at about $40-$50, include some bonus goodies (there must be hours of stuff in the vaults... better go with 4 DVDs!) and give this material the deluxe, classy treatment it deserves.

Surely this would sell well enough to justify the minimal investment required (just repackaging/remastering the same old material for the most part). Wouldn't a DVD set like this be a better 90th birthday "limited edition" release than reissuing the sub-standard Duets CDs again? And what about all the amazing unreleased audio that remains stagnating in the vaults...? Get with the program, folks!

I am truly very happy for all you Babs fans though! You're "the luckiest people in the world..."

Disappointed in quality.......2005-05-06

Don't get me wrong I am a huge Sinatra fan....but....the quality of the video and audio were poor at best for today's technology. I found the video equivalant to copying an old VCR tape to DVD and the Audio was simulated stereo. I also bought a second one and the quality is the same. I definately do not recommend this if you are looking for a concert experience.

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A World of Music by James Last
James Last DVD
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james last A world of music and James Last The gentleman of
James Last rules!

A World of Music
Starring: James Last
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ASIN: B00008OM60
Release Date: 2003-04-08

Description

Track List:
1.Fanfare
2. Medley: Besame Mucho / A Gay Ranchero / Volare
3. Sunset At Flamingo Park
4. Mamma Mia
5. Rock Medley: Rock Around The Clock / See You Later, Alligator / Hound Dog
6. Hero
7. Always On My Mind
8. G' Shichten Aus Dem Wienerwald
9. Der Mai Ist Gekommen
10. Fernando
11. Gimmie, Gimmie, Gimmie
12. Czardas (Monti)
13. Hip Hop Polka 3
14. Dancing Queen
15. Nature Boy
16. Medley: Happy Music / Mexican Hat Dance
17. S.O.S
18. Reel Express
19. Orange Blossom Special
20. Lean On Me
21. Hip Hop Polka 1
22. Medley: Doo Wah Diddy / Hey Baby
23. You'll Be In My Heart
Bonus Material : Behind The Scenes Documentary

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A World of Music by James Last .......2007-03-09

James Last and his band are creative and the music is lively.

James Last DVD.......2007-03-08

We had watched this program before on public television, but couldn't find the DVD in the stores. So glad we finally found it, and have enjoyed it thoroughly. Would highly recommend it to those who remember James Last.

Just Fair.......2005-03-15

Not up to Last's standard as compared to his CDs. Music selection not very good and all the physical gyrations by Last and the performers did not help anything.

james last A world of music and James Last The gentleman of .......2004-10-27

James Last for over 50 years has built up his status to become a legend in his own time: His taste in music and his top quality band and arrangements defy time: He appeals to young and old and I urge all whom see this recomendation to purchase at least one or both DVD's as you will surely be amazed by the enjoyment that yourself and your whole family will recieve from from this remarkable man whom has won no fewer than 300 top class music awards in his lifetime:
You will play this DVD many times just for the sheer entertainment that it gives: He is now 75 years young and he performs like a 25 year old: his musicians are absolutely outstanding in thier ability and effort to entertain you and your whole family young or old:
The music quality is outstanding to say the least: Do not miss the chance to see and hear what I believe is the best peoples band music arranger and composer perhaps of all time:
Peter Barker Australia:

James Last rules!.......2004-03-13

This concert is really superb! It's just as good as the Gentleman of music dvd, which you should also buy!
Own them both, they're a real treat.
This dvd includes also a 20min. documentary which is very interesting, because after seeing this I found out that James Last composed most of his songs himself. I always thought he played covers from other composers, but he did compose them himself. He even composed FOOL for Elvis!!
He's now over 70 years old, and has been in the business since the 50s.
He still shows people he's the man. He hasn't lost his touch.
He's also very full of energy for his age, he still jumps and dances on the stage while the orchestra is playing his music.
But while dancing he's also still conducting, with just his hands (he was the first conductor who didn't use a stick).
His orchestra consist of people from over 15 nationalities, and they all play really beautiful. Very talented people!
Because the track list in the editorial review is incomplete, and contains mistakes, I include the right track list in my review:
1. Fanfare
2. Medley: Besame Mucho / A Gay Ranchero / Volare
3. Sunset At Flamingo Park
4. Mamma Mia
5. Rock Medley: Rock Around The Clock / See You Later, Alligator / Hound Dog
6. Hero
7. Always On My Mind
8. Geschichten Aus Dem Wienerwald (stories from the Vienna woods)
9. Der Mai Ist Gekommen (May has come)
10. Fernando
11. Gimme, Gimme, Gimme
12. Czardas von (from) Monti
13. Hip Hop Polka 3: Anneliese/ Schutzenliesel/ Lustig ist das Zigeunerleben
14. Dancing Queen
15. Nature Boy
16. Medley: Happy Music / Mexican Hat Dance
17. S.O.S
18. Reel Express
19. Orange Blossom Special
20. Lean On Me
21. Hip Hop Polka 1: Fett polka/ Herz schmerz (heart ache) polka/ Sportpalast (sportspalce) polka
22. Medley: Doo Wah Diddy / Hey Baby
23. You'll Be In My Heart
Bonus Material : Behind The Scenes Documentary
100 minutes/ dts/ DS 5.1/ widescreen

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