Rating: 
Summary: A Spectacular Concert
Review: 1992 when Elton finally overcame his personal addictions and reemerged as one of the world's consumate showmen. Touring to promote his (then) new album "The One", he stopped over in Barcelona for a filmed concert. The result was this amazing live dvd that every music fans must have.This truly is one of the best shows he ever did. He sounds alive and well and he is clearly enjoying himself more than he head in years. The highlights on this disc include "Philadelphia Freedom", "Burn Down The Mission", "Tiny Dancer", "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters Parts 1 & 2" and "Funeral For A Friend"/Love Lies Bleeding". He also does a few songs he rarely ever takes a stab at in concert. "Blue Avenue" is a track from 1989's "Sleeping With The Past" that is hardly heard. Here, he does a flawless rendition that beats the albukm version by a long shot. Also, there's the slightly eerie instrumental "Song For Guy", done in a medley with "Your Song". Also included is a 52 - minute documentary with interviews conducted with Elton, Bernie Taupin and Giannie Versaci, to name a few. Overall a great live dvd that has Elton in top form.
Rating:
Summary: A Spectacular Concert
Review: 1992 when Elton finally overcame his personal addictions and reemerged as one of the world's consumate showmen. Touring to promote his (then) new album "The One", he stopped over in Barcelona for a filmed concert. The result was this amazing live dvd that every music fans must have. This truly is one of the best shows he ever did. He sounds alive and well and he is clearly enjoying himself more than he head in years. The highlights on this disc include "Philadelphia Freedom", "Burn Down The Mission", "Tiny Dancer", "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters Parts 1 & 2" and "Funeral For A Friend"/Love Lies Bleeding". He also does a few songs he rarely ever takes a stab at in concert. "Blue Avenue" is a track from 1989's "Sleeping With The Past" that is hardly heard. Here, he does a flawless rendition that beats the albukm version by a long shot. Also, there's the slightly eerie instrumental "Song For Guy", done in a medley with "Your Song". Also included is a 52 - minute documentary with interviews conducted with Elton, Bernie Taupin and Giannie Versaci, to name a few. Overall a great live dvd that has Elton in top form.
Rating:
Summary: Great Live Show
Review: After finally kicking a long - time drug addiction, Elton John went on tour in 1992 to promote his new album "The One". It was one of his best tours ever. His voice was in top form, his keyboard playing was magical and he was once again just having fun being himself. Cameras were lucky enough to capture his concert in Barcelona, Spain. It captures the essence of a great Elton John live show. The song selection is great, although I wish "Bennie And The Jets" was included. Highlights include electrifying renditions of "I'm Still Standing", "Burn Down The Mission", "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters 1 & 2" and "Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting". It was great to hear the extended versions of "Sad Songs (Say So Much)" and "Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding" (as if the latter wasn't long enough). His voice is especially strong on "The One", "Tiny Dancer" and "Daniel". The closing medley of "Song For Guy/Your Song" ends the dvd on a high note. Also included is a 52 - minute documentary that features interviews with Elton, Bernie Taupin, Giovanni Versace, Davey Johnstone and others, as well as a behind - the - scenes look at how the tour came together. A great dvd. I highly recommend it.
Rating:
Summary: Great Live Show
Review: After finally kicking a long - time drug addiction, Elton John went on tour in 1992 to promote his new album "The One". It was one of his best tours ever. His voice was in top form, his keyboard playing was magical and he was once again just having fun being himself. Cameras were lucky enough to capture his concert in Barcelona, Spain. It captures the essence of a great Elton John live show. The song selection is great, although I wish "Bennie And The Jets" was included. Highlights include electrifying renditions of "I'm Still Standing", "Burn Down The Mission", "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters 1 & 2" and "Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting". It was great to hear the extended versions of "Sad Songs (Say So Much)" and "Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding" (as if the latter wasn't long enough). His voice is especially strong on "The One", "Tiny Dancer" and "Daniel". The closing medley of "Song For Guy/Your Song" ends the dvd on a high note. Also included is a 52 - minute documentary that features interviews with Elton, Bernie Taupin, Giovanni Versace, Davey Johnstone and others, as well as a behind - the - scenes look at how the tour came together. A great dvd. I highly recommend it.
Rating:
Summary: Elton Is "The One"
Review: Being a BIG Elton fan, I had to have this dvd because he sings GREAT songs like: The one,Daniel,Sorry seems to be the hardest word,The last song(GREAT),Your Song, Song for guy,Tiny dancer, I'm still standing,And More! All Twenty songs are Great!!Plus there is a fantastic documentary about the 1992 world tour. If you are a fan of Eltons music, Even if your not you just gotta get this dvd! When I watched it for the first time I knew I had the BEST dvd Sir Elton John's EVER Made!
Rating:
Summary: ELTON AT HIS BEST
Review: ELTON JOHN IN BARCELONA IS A FIVE FOR ME FOR A NUMBER OF REASONS. ELTON IS PLAYING HIS CLASSICS ALONE WITH BACK UP BAND AND SINGERS THAT ARE GREAT AND THE CROWD IN BARCELONA IS INTO THE ENTIRE CONCERT. I LIKE THIS ELTON WITHOUT THE COSTUMES AND STAGE SHOW. HE IS TOO GOOD OF A SONG WRITER FOR THAT. ITS FUNNY BUT I REALLY NEVER LIKED THE SONG "PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM" BUT THE REPRODUCTION LIVE ON THIS IS REALLY GOOD. "BURN DOWN THE MISSION" IS A GREAT VERSION AND NEVER HAS GOTTEN ITS FAIR BILLING AS A GREAT SONG. MONA LISA...TERRIFIC. AND OF COURSE "FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND/LOVE LIVES BLEEDING IS REPRODUCED VERY WELL. I FIND IT FUNNY THAT ONE OF THE REVIEWERS THAT GAVE IT A ONE STAR FOR PRODUCTION AND SOUND MUST BE LISTENING ON A OLD 8 TRACK BECAUSE THE SOUND AND PICTURE QUALITY IS EXCELLANT. AS A PLUS THE 55 MINUTE DOCUMENTARY IS VERY INTERESTING. BUY THIS, SIT BACK AND ENJOY, CRANK IT UP WITH SOME FRIENDS AND ENJOY A GREAT DVD CONCERT.
Rating: 
Summary: One Of His Better Videos
Review: Elton's "Live In Australia" remains one of his best performances, although the DVD is tough to find. His 2002 tour at Madison Square Garden is excellent and showcases all the big hits. "Live In Barcelona" sees Elton somewhere in between, with a new, more mature album out ("The One"), but he is still at his best. With a set of twenty one songs, Elton includes great renditions of, "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me", "Tiny Dancer ", "Burn Down the Mission" and, of course, "The One" (it was "The One" tour). Elton John also pays tribute to Queen's Freddie Mercury by singing, "The Show Must Go On'. It is the only song in which he gets up from his piano and prances around the stage. The finale is a beautiful rendition of "Your Song" and the instrumental "Song For Guy". The sets and clothes were all designed by Gianni Versace and he seems to work without being overbearing. The camera shots are fairly typical, but the sound is crisp and clear. There is also a great 50 minute documentary, in which, you meet the entire band, backup singers, tour managers, lighting coordinators and, of course, Gianni Versace. Also included is a making of documentary of "The One" video, with the video included. It is well worth the time and trip.
Rating:
Summary: One Of His Better Videos
Review: Elton's "Live In Australia" remains one of his best performances, although the DVD is tough to find. His 2002 tour at Madison Square Garden is excellent and showcases all the big hits. "Live In Barcelona" sees Elton somewhere in between, with a new, more mature album out ("The One"), but he is still at his best. With a set of twenty one songs, Elton includes great renditions of, "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me", "Tiny Dancer ", "Burn Down the Mission" and, of course, "The One" (it was "The One" tour). Elton John also pays tribute to Queen's Freddie Mercury by singing, "The Show Must Go On'. It is the only song in which he gets up from his piano and prances around the stage. The finale is a beautiful rendition of "Your Song" and the instrumental "Song For Guy". The sets and clothes were all designed by Gianni Versace and he seems to work without being overbearing. The camera shots are fairly typical, but the sound is crisp and clear. There is also a great 50 minute documentary, in which, you meet the entire band, backup singers, tour managers, lighting coordinators and, of course, Gianni Versace. Also included is a making of documentary of "The One" video, with the video included. It is well worth the time and trip.
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Summary: A Long Overdue Release Of A Great Elton Concert On DVD
Review: First of all, I would like to set the record straight. Every song from the "Elton John: Live World Tour 1992" VHS video is included, in the same running order, in the "Elton John: Live In Barcelona" DVD. In addition, the picture and sound quality are superb. Elton had taken some time off from his arduous touring schedule and, more importantly, had kicked his alcohol and drug habits. He's in top physical form, and his singing and piano playing are stronger than they had been in years. In addition, he's touring to support his then recent album release, "The One." That album marked a return to form for the songwriting partnership of Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Elton begins the concert with the superb ballad "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me," quickly following that with a rocking version of "I'm Still Standing." A welcome surprise is the outstanding song "Burn Down The Mission" from his early years. Songs from "The One" include the title cut, "Simple Life" and his moving ballad about aids, "The Last Song." Freddie Mercury had recently died of aids and, as a tribute to him, Elton sings a powerful version of Queen's "The Show Must Go On." A concert highlight is when each of his three backup singers perform powerful solos on "Sad Songs Say So Much." The concert closes on an unusual note, with Elton combining the instrumental "Song For Guy" with his classic "Your Song" for a unique medley. What really makes this DVD worth owning is the inclusion of a nearly one hour documentary about Elton's 1992 world tour, which was not included in the previous VHS version. In addition to interviews with Elton, Bernie Taupin and Davey Johnstone, it includes portions of several concept videos, and a complete live version of "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" from his first 1992 show in Oslo. I urge all Elton John fans to upgrade their VHS version of this concert with this superb DVD release.
Rating:
Summary: Truly Excellent
Review: For those like us who feel that The One is one of John/Taupin's best releases since their 70's pinnacle, you won't go wrong here.
The Barcelona concert perfectly illuminates a unique show (Versache's famous involvement), with excellent song selection. The 5.1 sound mix is great (but the PCM sound choice is not as good). The documentary is also very interesting.
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