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Summary: "RUN DEVIL RUN" CONCERT SHINES FOR SIR PAUL.
Review: This review of the "Live at the Cavern Club" DVD is based on the PBS Special which aired in 2000 across the U.S.A."Live at the Cavern Club" was the live "end of the millenium" concert that Sir Paul and friends (including Dave Gilmour (Pink Floyd) and Ian Paice (Deep Purple)put on at the "new" Cavern Club at the end of 1999. This has long been rumored for DVD release for at least a year now, and with the new "Wingspan" documentary Paul must think the time is right for the release now. The concert consists almost entirely of songs from the then new "Run Devil Run" rock oldies album. If you like this album and/or want to see a legendary figure perform in the place that started it all, than this DVD will be for you. However, besides a nod to the Beatles with "I Saw Her Standing There" at the end of the concert, there are no other Beatles/Wings or Solo songs in the show. If you want that check out the other new DVD Release of Paul's "Flowers in the Dirt" "Get Back Tour Live" DVD which is being released at around the same time. All in all, a very spirited performance by a rock legend who seems to be really enjoying himself and a chance for us to enjoy it now on DVD as well.
Rating:
Summary: "RUN DEVIL RUN" CONCERT SHINES FOR SIR PAUL.
Review: This review of the "Live at the Cavern Club" DVD is based on the PBS Special which aired in 2000 across the U.S.A. "Live at the Cavern Club" was the live "end of the millenium" concert that Sir Paul and friends (including Dave Gilmour (Pink Floyd) and Ian Paice (Deep Purple)put on at the "new" Cavern Club at the end of 1999. This has long been rumored for DVD release for at least a year now, and with the new "Wingspan" documentary Paul must think the time is right for the release now. The concert consists almost entirely of songs from the then new "Run Devil Run" rock oldies album. If you like this album and/or want to see a legendary figure perform in the place that started it all, than this DVD will be for you. However, besides a nod to the Beatles with "I Saw Her Standing There" at the end of the concert, there are no other Beatles/Wings or Solo songs in the show. If you want that check out the other new DVD Release of Paul's "Flowers in the Dirt" "Get Back Tour Live" DVD which is being released at around the same time. All in all, a very spirited performance by a rock legend who seems to be really enjoying himself and a chance for us to enjoy it now on DVD as well.
Rating: 
Summary: Good overall DVD pakage, performace lacks a bit
Review: Without a doubt, this was a historical performance performed by a historical musical figure. But, that alone cant make this a great DVD package. The backing band was ok, the crowd was energetic, Paul's bass was decent, but the vocals...man are they AWFUL. If anyone else but Paul McCartney would have put out a live recording with vocals this flat and out of tune, it would essentially have been the end of their career. As much as many of you fellow macca fans hate to admit it, you must realize that the guy is pushing 60 and cant belt it out like he used to any more. The voice quite frankly makes this concert almost unbearable to listen to. Its not even like he's slightly out of tune, at times he's a good half or full note off. I literally cringed a few times and felt sorry for the guy. I'm sorry, but you have to rate a live video on the music performance, not the person who performed it, and it wasnt all that great. The band isnt as tight as they were on Run Devil Run, the solos are not as inspiring, and the show in general was just too darn short. Another thing about Paul is that he is now blatantly using the success of his Beatle endeavours to promote his new stuff. You think a Paul concert anywhere but the Cavern would have attraced such a huge internet audience? The whole DVD seems nothing more than an hour long commercial to go buy Run Devil Run, and it shows with the lackluster and unsatisfying performance we receive. Funny how he denounced the Beatles until Press To Play bombed, all of a sudden he wants to be a Beatle again, because the Beatle image alone sells his records now, not necessarily the music. You know its true! The two stars are for the interesting interviews, and for the awesome music videos for Brown Eyed Handsome Man and No Other Baby. Those are two of the best Paul videos Ive ever seen. If you want to hear these songs done proper, just go buy the Run Devil Run album. Its got all the same songs except for 2, and the performances are incredible.
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