The Jazz Channel Presents Bobby Womack (BET on Jazz)

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Summary: Mandatory Viewing Assignment ! ! ! (Soul 101)
Review: Bobby Womack can definitely be said to be an American original. An old school soul singer/songwriter who practically invented his own school... There are no cliches in his music... Bobby Womack *is* Bobby Womack... and its all for the better. - - What's amazing about this DVD is that he performs and sings the songs as if they were written yesterday... His voice hasn't changed a bit... He's looking great too... pretty amazing when you realize this guy started out working for Sam Cooke during the golden age of soul... Aside from his ability to write memorable hits, when you think of all this guys peers, and how few of them are still on the planet... its almost as if this guy is a gift to the world from the fountain of youth... And the great thing about this DVD : his energy and vibrance still show him to be the star that he is... plus he has no shame in playing the tunes the people want to hear. All in all... even though this video wasn't made "back in the day", its still a rare gem. - - At my bar here in Tokyo, I can't tell you how many customers demand I put it on the player every time they come in... and believe me, I have no complaints about that whatsoever !

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Summary: Mandatory Viewing Assignment ! ! ! (Soul 101)
Review: Bobby Womack can definitely be said to be an American original. An old school soul singer/songwriter who practically invented his own school... There are no cliches in his music... Bobby Womack *is* Bobby Womack... and its all for the better. - - What's amazing about this DVD is that he performs and sings the songs as if they were written yesterday... His voice hasn't changed a bit... He's looking great too... pretty amazing when you realize this guy started out working for Sam Cooke during the golden age of soul... Aside from his ability to write memorable hits, when you think of all this guys peers, and how few of them are still on the planet... its almost as if this guy is a gift to the world from the fountain of youth... And the great thing about this DVD : his energy and vibrance still show him to be the star that he is... plus he has no shame in playing the tunes the people want to hear. All in all... even though this video wasn't made "back in the day", its still a rare gem. - - At my bar here in Tokyo, I can't tell you how many customers demand I put it on the player every time they come in... and believe me, I have no complaints about that whatsoever !

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Summary: SLAMMIN!!!
Review: Bobby Womack is one of the worlds most influential soul music writers and performers. Over the years, his songs have been recorded by a wide varity of music superstars like George Benson, Chaka Kahn, New Birth, Patti Labelle, Wilson Pickett and Sam Cooke. Bobby and his band put together a great soul concert. They perform most of Bobby's soul hits including an impromptu version of Facts of Life. If you want to see a real show, buy this DVD.

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Summary: Bobby Womack...A Real Soul Man
Review: Bobby Womack is one of the worlds most influential soul music writers and performers. Over the years, his songs have been recorded by a wide varity of music superstars like George Benson, Chaka Kahn, New Birth, Patti Labelle, Wilson Pickett and Sam Cooke. Bobby and his band put together a great soul concert. They perform most of Bobby's soul hits including an impromptu version of Facts of Life. If you want to see a real show, buy this DVD.

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Summary: Bobby Womack Live
Review: I really enjoyed it. Bobby Womack sounds great and sung every song through. Thanks Bobby for so much good music! Cheryl/OKC

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Summary: Real Good
Review: I really enjoyed this Performance from Bobby Womack.He is one of the most Underrated Artists to me.the Guy has a Soulful Pressence&a way with Words.the Cat can still Rap on stage.I've seen tighter overall Concert Footage from Bobby back in the day so this Performance while Good isn't the tightest on the Cat but You Can't go wrong if you are just getting into this Soul Genius Catelog.sit back&hear a Real Rapper,Soul Brother throw Down.Very Underrated Guitar Player&so many other things.the Cat has Gigged with Sly Stone,The Rolling Stones,Rick James Among many others.you can feel the Sam Cooke Influence in his Presentation.

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Summary: HURRAY FOR BOBBY WOMACK
Review: I REALLY ENJOYED VIEWING THIS VIDEO BECAUSE BOBBY WOMACK SELDOM DID TOURS TO THE CHICAGO AREA. I ALWAYS LOVED HIS MUSIC BUT I DID NOT EVEN KNOW WHAT HE LOOKED LIKE. I WILL ADD THIS TO MY MUSIC DOCUMENTARY FILE.

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Summary: This DVD represents the epitome of soul music sound.
Review: I was pleasantly surprised at this DVD after having read [a] review ..., this DVD represents the epitome of soul music sound. I did not know that Bobby Womack was this bad (good). In fact, this DVD rivals the Supernatural DVD by Santana, DVD by the Eagles, Sting's DVD, Don Henley'd DVD, Prince's, Earl Klugh, and all others considered referenced standard DVDs for sight and sound. This DVD, however, sounds best listening to it in 2 channel only not 5.1 DTS or DD. In 2 channel, the bass is deeper and richer and all the other instruments sound more realistic and tighter. There is even a better sound stage in 2 channel in my opinion. The arrangements on these songs on this DVD are excellent. These musicians are amongst the best I have heard. Bobby's performance is so spirited and gritty that I'd pay to see him now. As a matter of fact, I'll be looking for his concerts in the future as he has the capacity to simply be the only performer... While there is some talking, the talking is essential to understanding the respective compositions in which Womack is talking, and he has a very very nice smooth groove playing in the background while speaking... Bobby Womack finishes most of the songs, and the talking is at a minimum. From viewing this disc, I have determined that Bobby Womack is an unheralded music legend. This is in the top two best music DVDs I own. It is entertaining with very creative arrangements... In fact, I'd have to classify this DVD as progressive soul as it simply does not sound dated. Buy this DVD immediately, and you'll thank me for the recommendation. While you're at it, buy the DVD by Earl Klugh too.

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Summary: SLAMMIN!!!
Review: If you like Bobby Womack and if you like the small club venue setting - which I happen to love - you will really like this DVD. Picture clarity is great on my system and choice of DTS and DD5.1 makes this hard to beat. This one will make you get up and shake that money maker!

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Summary: Bobby Womack
Review: This is one of the most disappointing dvds that i have purchased in a long time.Bobby spends more time talking than singing.It would have been so much better if he had stuck to singing instead of trying to be a comedian.He recorded some very good songs,but he only sang them in small verses on this dvd.I was unable to enjoy one complete song.I feel as if i wasted my money.The reason for buying a dvd,is to be able to watch them more than once.I will never reach for this one again,unless it is requested by a guest.I would be leary of buying another dvd by MR.Bobby Womack!