Elton John - To Russia With Elton DVD

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

...No matter if you're an Elton John fan or not, this boxed set is fantastic viewing for all age groups. The TV version was shown earlier in the year to celebrate Elton's 60th birthday but was a mix of music & boring celebrity talk in between. This DVD focuses purely on the music & features the complete show live at Madison Square Garden in New York with a huge crowd including many famous names in the crowd such as Bill Clinton. The concert not only celebrates Elton's 60th birthday but also his record breaking 60th appearance at this stadium. That in its self is breath taking, how many non-American artists could full this stadium 60 times over in the past 30+ years? The boxed set comes with two DVDs & a CD (more about that later), it features 33 songs sung on stage with the band & backing vocals. Songs such as: Sixty years... 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... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: Great show
Disadvantages: out dated

...Even after so long of an absence, Elton John is back in this electrifying show in Barcelona. Elton John pours his heart out in every song. He performs all of the greatest songs such as" Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" both one and two, "Daniel", "Saturday Nights Alright", "Sacrafice", "I Guess Thats Why They Call It The Blues", and "The Last Song". And of course what Elton John performance would be complete with several costume changes. He sure is a fantastic showman. Sound quality is what is expected for being released in 1992, but dramaticaly better on this DVD version. A must have for all Elton John fans from the young to the old. From being newly introduced to the great or having been with him thoughout his carreer.... Read review

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