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Summary: Doobies Rock All Night Long!!
Review: I picked up this DVD last week and it has quickly become one of my all time favourites. Right from the start the Doobies are into their thing. The venue is done in front of a small audience and its obvious the band enjoyed a more intimate setup. I personally liked the original Doobies so I was thrilled to see that Johnson and Simmons do most of the singing. The live versions of South City Midnight Lady and Jesus
is Just Alright are electrifying and you will find yourself wanting more. So kick the kids outta the house and crank it...and
let the good times roll!!
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Summary: Great sights and sounds.....
Review: I remember hearing my first Doobies tunes back in grade school. And then I saw their concert special on HBO a long time ago (1980? can't remember), that was an awesome concert, but I cannot find reference to it anywhere (I wish they would remaster that concert and release it on DVD...that was one to remember!) This new DVD is simply excellent...incredible sound quality. I am one who believes mainstream songs from any band are not the real gems, the real diamonds are from well performed less known ones. I guess that is why 2 particular songs on this DVD gave me goose bumps and a feeling of well being...(1)Clear as the Driven Snow and (2) Slow Burn. The sound quality and performances of these 2 songs in particular were a great experience for me. I was expecting a little more power from Without You, but the venue was small and maybe they went for the less powerful approach...very well done otherwise. The studio version of this song is like a locomotive with amplified volume...gotta love the double drummers! Overall, this DVD was a great experience...very nice peice of work...I hope to see them live one day.....GJ
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Summary: It's Got What You Want....
Review: I sometimes marvel at reviews that Amazon buyers leave here! Who cares about the audience? Now I'll give you the truth, this is a great show! The band offers up a well organized song list from their many years. They include Michael McDonald who was "Down The Highway" in Nashville. They cover enough material well, to let any Doobie fan feel like they got what they paid for.
If you know who they are but are not a REAL fan, than pass this offering up. If you are a fan... BUY IT, You'll like it. 'Nuff said!
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Summary: Unbelievable!
Review: I was completely blown away by this DVD. The overall quality is just as good as Fleetwood Mac's "The Dance" and the Eagles "Hell Freezes Over," two of the benchmarks for music DVDs. The show is taken from two 1996 venues: the majority of the show is from from NYC, while Michael McDonald joins them for 3 songs from Nashville. Pat Simmons, Tom Johnston and Michael Hossack are the only original members in this lineup but the robust cast of other musicians are more than capable, and they almost ALL sing at some point. It's not very often that a show just gels but this one does, every song is great and the band puts their heart into all of them. I agree with the review of "Clear as the Driven Snow," the song is almost hypnotic with its guitars and flute. Doobie fans will love this DVD, and anyone who appreciates musical talent will enjoy it too. Pat Simmons sounds as good as ever and Tom Johnston has only lost a high note or two. To the reviewer who said the show was interrupted with interviews...you should have selected the "just play the concert" option. I also disagree with the reviewers who said the NYC audience ruined the show. They started out a little reserved but by the end of the show they were dancing in the aisles. Total bargain at this price for almost 2 hours of great music.
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Summary: Powerful Stuff
Review: I've been a Doobies fan since inception of this band.This DVD has it all!All three lead singers are on top of their form.Good to see Michael come back with his unique voice. Can't say enough about Tom's vocals, hasn't lost anything.The music is top notch as well as the production.All their hits done to perfection.
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Summary: Smokin Concert
Review: Just picked up this DVD this evening, not even knowing that it just came out and it was a great investment. The sound mix is mostly great (except on one Pat Simmons solo that just wasn't given the punch it deserved from the mixer). Otherwise, this is a great show, many of the best tunes, original vocals, great rhythm section as usual for the Doobies and they still sound as tight and professional as ever. They look like they're having a good time and the venue being small and built for sound brings this show to life on the home screen. If you were ever a Doobies fan, this is a must have DVD.
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Summary: Great!
Review: Not much to add to the other glowing reviews. The sound is so much better than the CD and it's not even DTS! I would have loved to be at this show. Now with the wonder of technology I am whenever I wish. A fine example of when it's done right.
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Summary: Lame Audience Ruins the Show
Review: Now that I have begun to collect live music DVDs in earnest, I am ashamed to admit that I, despite being a musician, have begun for the first time really to recognize and appreciate the effect that an audience and venue have on a live musical performance; the observation in the world of books that the author is one half the book, the reader the other half, I have discovered, may apply to a great extent in the world of live music. As audience members, we want to know that we are not the only ones possessed with the spirit of the show, and as musicians, we want to know that we are creating that spirit, and all of us want the image of the venue to live on in our hearts and minds.
I had high hopes for this Doobies video after reading the solid reviews on amazon. But what I encountered was the lamest audience that I have ever seen, possibly even worse than Paul Simon's French "You're the One" DVD audience. Clearly, the audience members for the Doobies show did not come to the show because they were Doobies fans, but because they were given tickets to come. Much of the crowd, dressed in business attire, sits as still as statues throughout the show. Tom Johnston really has his work cut out for him as he tries to inspire the audience to "listen to the music."
The vibe shifts considerably when the band moves momentarily from this NY T.V. audience venue to an outdoor Nashville stage. The Nashville performance is notable for its much larger audience of obvious fans, as well as the inclusion of Michael McD. This shift gets me thinking about two things: the Doobies deserved and could have been given a much better, much livelier video, and Michael McDonald is a gifted song writer and musician who doesn't deserve all the crap he gets. Even if Michael and the Doobies aren't quite one anymore, this Nashville performance is the highlight of the DVD.
One last complaint about this video is that many of the supporting musicians, most notably the totally jammin' bass player, don't get much acknowledgement, either from the camera or the band. All of the musicians, not just the original members, made the music in this show.
Why buy this DVD, other than the fact that it seems to be the only live Doobies DVD? Well, Tom J. is rockin', and his voice is just about as strong as ever. And the rest of the original band is looking great. The Doobies are a special group, and even if this DVD doesn't do them justice, it cannot fail but remind us of why we love them.
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Summary: Absolutely Wonderful!!!
Review: This is an amazing look at one of the best bands of the 70's and 80's. All their hits are here and brillantly done. This DVD focuses totally on the band. The sound is outstanding and so is the clear, crisp picture. Michael McDonald joins them at another venue{escapes me now}for four songs. All mostly his vocal hits.By the way, most of the show is filmed in New York. I wasn't a big fan of
the McDonald "era" but his songs are done very well. If you are a fan of this group buy it now. If you are not, buy it anyway. I have alot of the best looking and sounding DVD's like the Eagles,
Led Zep, James Taylor etc. This one goes right to the top of the
shelf. The other review gives the setlist, so I won't go into
that.This gives a great view of this wonderful band. GO GET IT
NOW!!!
Rating:
Summary: Excellent
Review: This is an excellent concert dvd which includes all their hits. This dvd is a screaming buy!! This one is a keeper. If you liked them in the 1970's you'll like this.
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