Benny Goodman - Legends In Concert - The Last Performance DVD

Advantages: Great music, '70s nostalgia
Disadvantages: Not much of a plot !!

...Abba - The Movie is a great film of the 1970s. I remember going to the cinema to see this with my parents & have since watched it on TV with my own children. Abba's music is timeless, their success continuing long after their last hit single. Children are discovering their music through karaoke & by such things as the recent Abbamania CD where contemporary pop groups performed their versions of Abba hits. The film is basically following the group on a concert tour, with very mimimal attempts at a storyline not distracting from the great music they made. Bjorn, Benny, Agnetha & Annifrid are at their best here, performing many of their great singles & their music will live on, as this film continues to delight those who watch it.... Read review

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Advantages: Versatile performances, great sound, 70 songs
Disadvantages: Can't think of any

...Like him or loath him, there is no doubt that Elton John is a very talented musician. In recent years he's been more famous for his outbursts & tantrums than for his music. Despite all that he is a very versatile artist as this DVD collection clearly illustrates. Like others from his generation, successful musicians such as David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney & Rod Stewart, they have all written their best material & have peaked with their careers. However, they can still pull in enormous crowds for their live performances. Most Elton John concerts draw crowds form all age groups, from teenagers to pensioners & everyone else in between. This DVD is a collection of live shows by Elton John, but what makes it special is the type of shows. One is live in New York with his band, one is live in London with his band along with students... Read review

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Advantages: Good value for money, great show, worthwhile extras
Disadvantages: Can't find any!

...Burn down the mission Daniel Rocket man Sorry seems to be the hardest word Bennie & the jets Tiny dancer Philadelphia freedom Sad songs Don't let the sun go down on me I'm still standing Bitch is back Crocodile rock Saturdays nights alright for fighting Funeral for a friend/Love lies bleeding Your song & many more What makes this concert rather interesting is the material he plays from the early days rather than in recent years, a real treat for hardcore fans. Another DVD features rare unseen material from 1970-2006. It includes the oldest known film of Elton from Swiss TV, singing Border song. There is also film of Elton & the band from the Royal variety performance in London in 1972 singing a 'wooden' version of Crocodile rock. Also rare material from Edinburgh sung live in 1976 & from the Royal festival hall, London in 1972... Read review

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