A Concert for George

Starring:Klaus Voormann, Jeff Lynne, Billy Preston, Joe Brown, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, George Harrison, Ravi Shankar, Paul McCartney, Gary Brooker, Jools Holland, Olivia Harrison, Ray Cooper (II), Albert Lee (II), Neil Innes, Tom Petty, Tom Hanks, Sam Brown (II), Jim Capaldi, Carol Cleveland
Director: David Leland
Studio: Rhino / Wea
Product Type: DVD

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Filmed on November 29, 2002 before a sold-out audience at Royal Albert Hall the CONCERT FOR GEORGE is a beautifully filmed, joyous celebration of some of the most significant music of the 20th century. Include breathtaking performances of some of George's songs from rock's most influential artists and pop culture icons including, Eric Clapton, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, Billy Preston, Monty Python, Anoushka Shankar, Ravi Shankar, and Ringo Starr. This 2 DVD set is produced in 5.1 Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound. ?

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Exceptionally moving but not the least bit sentimental, Concert for George is a splendid tribute to the late George Harrison, whose contributions to the Beatles were so often hidden in the long shadows of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. A year to the day after Harrison's November 29, 2001 death, Eric Clapton assembled some musicians--people who had played with Harrison and known him intimately, including McCartney, Ringo Starr, and Tom Petty--to perform his music at London's Royal Albert Hall. They take on not just the predictable ("My Sweet Lord" and "Something," beautifully sung by Billy Preston and Sir Paul, respectively), but also lesser-known fare like "Old Brown Shoe" and "Beware of Darkness," all to superbly empathetic effect. But the tune most likely to make you misty-eyed is "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," which brings together three of the five musicians who played on the original recording: Ringo on drums, Clapton replicating his own classic solo, and McCartney playing piano and harmonizing with Clapton's lead vocal. Concert for George enjoyed a brief theatrical release, but even those who caught it on the big screen will delight in this two-disc DVD edition. Disc 1 features the complete concert (sans interview and rehearsal footage, but with a few additional songs and in the original running order), while disc 2 contains the theatrical version and some additional backstage and photo material. All in all, a beautiful piece of work. Wish you were here, George--but man, what a way to be missed. --Sam Graham

Jerry Seinfeld Live on Broadway: I'm Telling You for the Last Time

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Jerry Seinfeld Live on Broadway: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
Starring: Jerry Seinfeld , Larry Miller , Ed McMahon , Paul Reiser , and Grace Bustos
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When Seinfeld wrapped up its ninth and final season in the spring of 1998, the popular show's namesake and cocreator decided to offer a symbolic gesture to his fans. Taped for HBO in August 1998, on the final date of Jerry Seinfeld's tour appearances at New York City's Broadhurst Theater, I'm Telling You for the Last Time presents the standup comedian's so-called "final" standup, or at least his final tour with the standup material that made him famous. The video opens with a great prologue in which Seinfeld's old material is literally laid to rest, with many of Seinfeld's comedy colleagues in attendance at the "funeral." (Jay Leno is there, but David Letterman is conspicuously absent, and while it's a bit self-congratulatory to show Seinfeld's fellow comedians fighting like vultures over his abandoned jokes, it's worth it just to see Garry Shandling pilfering from the catering table like a homeless intruder.)

Whether he's talking about airline flights, cab drivers, or memories of Halloween and an ill-fitting Superman costume, Seinfeld's observational humor is as timeless and sharp as the day he first performed it. Even the most familiar routines (such as the one about pharmacists with a superiority complex) are like old friends who still haven't overstayed their welcome. Seinfeld's delivery is polished to a shine--he's a consummate professional--and an impromptu Q&A with his appreciative audience demonstrates that he's equally adept with a fast and witty comeback. This performance certainly wouldn't be the last we'd see of Jerry Seinfeld, but from the perspective of phenomenal fame and fortune, it's a fitting farewell to the classic "bits" that took him to the top. --Jeff Shannon

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The Man Who Knew Too Much
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Alfred Hitchcock's 1956 remake of his own 1934 spy thriller is an exciting event in its own right, with several justifiably famous sequences. James Stewart and Doris Day play American tourists who discover more than they wanted to know about an assassination plot. When their son is kidnapped to keep them quiet, they are caught between concern for him and the terrible secret they hold. When asked about the difference between this version of the story and the one he made 22 years earlier, Hitchcock always said the first was the work of a talented amateur while the second was the act of a seasoned professional. Indeed, several extraordinary moments in this update represent consummate filmmaking, particularly a relentlessly exciting Albert Hall scene, with a blaring symphony, an assassin's gun, and Doris Day's scream. Along with Hitchcock's other films from the mid-1950s to 1960 (including Vertigo, Rear Window, and Psycho), The Man Who Knew Too Much is the work of a master in his prime. --Tom Keogh

The Concert for Bangladesh (Limited Deluxe Edition)

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The Concert for Bangladesh (Limited Deluxe Edition)
Starring: George Harrison , Bob Dylan , Ravi Shankar , Ringo Starr , and Eric Clapton
Director: Saul Swimmer
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Before We Are the World, before the Amnesty International concerts, before Live Aid, Live 8, 46664, and all the other charitable and/or political events that have used popular music as their principal draw, there was George Harrison's 1971 Concert for Bangladesh, a stirring affair released here in a fine two-disc set. The cause--raising money for the beleaguered people of Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan), who were ravaged by war, floods, and famine--was enough to attract the support of stars like the former Beatle, who had never fronted a band before, along with Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton, both of whom had been out of the limelight for some years due to various personal problems and choices. Given the little time that Harrison, whose help had been solicited by sitar master Ravi Shankar, had to organize the affair, the results are very impressive indeed: the enormous band, which also features Ringo Starr, Leon Russell, and Billy Preston, is tight, the music (spotlighting tunes from Harrison's All Things Must Pass, along with a few Beatle numbers) inspired, the musicians at the top of their games. (Only Clapton is sub-par; looking out of it and playing weakly, he's a far cry from the guy who, some 30 years later, would spearhead the magnificent Concert for George.) For some, the opportunity to see Dylan onstage with Harrison, Starr, and Russell (playing bass) will be the big attraction. Others will thrill to the remastered DVD sound and restored picture. Still others will revel in an entire disc of bonus material, including three previously-unreleased performances and a documentary featuring new interviews with many of the participants. 1971 was a bleak period in rock history; the Beatles had broken up, Hendrix, Joplin, and Morrison were dead, Woodstock was a distant memory. The Concert for Bangladesh shone like a beacon, a revelation of the better angels that reside within us all. And it still does. --Sam Graham

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The Concert for Bangladesh was the first benefit concert of its kind in that it brought together an extraordinary assemblage of major artists collaborating for a common humanitarian cause-setting the precedent that music could be used to serve a higher purpose. The concert sold out Madison Square Garden and has helped to generate millions for UNICEF and raised awareness for the organization around the world, as well as among other musicians and their fans. It is acknowledged as the inspiration and the forerunner to the major global fundraising events of recent years. To quote the United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan, "George and his friends were pioneers." All artists' royalties from the sales of the DVD will go to UNICEF.

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A Valuable Part of Music History
Still rocks after 30+ years
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Concert for Bangladesh (2pc)
Starring: George Harrison , Bob Dylan , Ravi Shankar , Ringo Starr , and Eric Clapton
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A Valuable Part of Music History .......2007-06-11

I was 12 years old when this was originally released on vinyl (which i still have in excellent condition), and loved the record as much today as i did then. when it was first issued on cd quite a few years ago i was waiting for the store to open to get a copy! now, years later the film is finally released on dvd! what joy it is to see what i've listened to for so many years.(i never saw the film in the theater). a great set from a cast of spectacular legends from the music industry. George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, Leon Russell, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan and a host of others in a spectacular performance for charity, an event that actually started concerts for charity. DVD quality is decent considering this show was shot in 1971, sound is very good. there are 2 low points for me in this set, but neither to drop my 5 star rating. the first being nearly 17 minutes of Ravi's performance. (did they really have to play that long?) while the music was intresting, its hard to listen to for that long for me personally, and two, the ommision of Bob Dylan's Mr.Tamborine Man! this track was included on the cd and original vinyl versions. On the upside, a couple performances from the afternoon show and rehersals have been added, "If Not For You," "Come On In My Kitchen," and "Love Minus Zero/No Limit" on disc 2 of the set. Overall it is wonderful to finally be able to own a piece of history!

Still rocks after 30+ years.......2007-05-18

How ironic that you asked for a review today. Having owned the dvd for 1 month, I finally got a chance to watch the first half of it just last night. It rocks. I saw the movie in a theatre when it came out and I was expecting it to be just okay (a la Mad Dogs and Englishmen, which does not live up to the memories I had of it for 30 years). This, however, is really good stuff. I'm only half way through, but so far have been blown away by the Billy Preston and Leon Russell songs in particular. The Indian music section is also excellent, and George is very strong, singing and playing well while balancing the duties of musical director. Unfortunately, EC is in noticeably mediocre form, playing sloppily and sometimes out of key. (What a great ad for the Crossroads Clinic! Thank God he made it through.) Anyway, buy this DVD. It's great. Camera work, sound, and performaces are all good. While you're at it, get the Concert for George, too. That has a wonderful inventory of GH's songwriting, with excellent performances by EC as a bonus.

This concert is a reminder of kindness and good music.......2007-04-06

I bought this DVD and CD set because it is a demonstration of human kindness from people who really cared. Nowhere on this DVD can you see the ego of these music legends. They played for the love of music and also to help out people who were in need.

George Harrison made this concert happen because he genuinely wanted to help the people of Bangladesh. I was born many years after the concert but it struck me how kind people were in the 1970's to want to help a bunch of people who really had nothing.

I am also a Bengali and a high school teacher in the US. I use the concert in my classes to show examples of human kindness and a willingness of Westerners to give back to the poor. The cover of the DVD speaks volumes and really makes an impact on anyone who looks at it. I was sadden and heart broken that when George Harrison died the Bangladeshi government did not send a letter of condolence to George Harrison's family or that there were no steps taken to honor the fantastic work done by George Harrison for the Bangladeshi people. So on behalf of a grateful nation and Bengali's everywhere, thank you George for the fantastic concert, music and your love for a nation of people who needed it.

Musicians unite for the good of all.......2007-03-18

Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Ravi Shankar, Ringo Starr, Leon Russell, and Billy Preston unite for the good of all. There have been many great efforts by those that are gifted with special talents to bring help to those in dire need of the basic necessities of life, but before efforts like "We Are the World," and other charitable events, George Harrison conducted a 1971 Concert for Bangladesh. By acquiring this DVD, you get the rare opportunity to witness this ground breaking great effort. The purpose for these musicians to come together was to raise money for the people of Bangladesh. The reason was that these people were living the dire consequences of war, floods, and famine. During the performance, we see the rare appearances of Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton who had been away for some time because of deep emotional challenges. Our favorite part is the bonus material, which provides the opportunity to see unreleased performances, as well as a documentary where the participants are interviewed. After seeing the performance, we researched and learned about the sitar and how it is constructed. Would highly recommend this DVD if you want to experience the outcome of a great effort transforming into a legacy of great music.

Jesse Ed Davis at Concert for Bangladesh.......2007-02-04

If you don't know who Jesse Ed Davis was...this DVD is the perfect historical record to introduce you to one of America's and rock's under rated and vastly ignored blues guitarists. Davis was a Kiowa/Comanche Indian from Oklahoma who rose from obscurity to standing on stage at this concert with Harrison, Dylan, Clapton, and Russell among others. Davis had backed up Russell, Taj Mahal, as well as releasing three solo albums.
I had the opportunity to speak with Davis in 78' at a benefit concert he performed at for the Denver Indian Center. He was a great guy, humble, and still an 'Indian' in his one on one meetings with other Indians.
Besides the great footage and music on this great DVD, take the opportunity to meet Jesse Ed Davis, even if it's hard to discern his playing and contributions to the concert.

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Music for Montserrat
So much talent on the same stage.
This is a concert.
Not really a lot of Jimmy B.; not for all Parrotheads...
What A Concert!

Music for Montserrat
Starring: Phil Palmer , Elton John , George Martin , Arrow , and Paul McCartney
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Release Date: 2004-07-27

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On the evening of September 15, 1997, legendary British music producer George Martin (who had risen to prominence with the Beatles) held a benefit concert at London's Royal Albert Hall for the small Caribbean island of Montserrat, which had recently been devastated by a volcanic eruption. All of the invited superstars had recorded some of their biggest hits at Montserrat's Air Studios, which Martin had founded in 1970, and this shared history gives Music for Montserrat an added sense of enjoyment among friends. Despite a few vocal dropouts and forgivable mixing problems, this outstanding concert has been captured with impressive fidelity, and while each artist performs songs appropriate to the occasion, they share the stage (along with a house band, choir, and orchestra conducted by Martin) in brilliant combinations that bring out the best in everyone involved.

The show hits full stride with Mark Knopfler's exquisite "Brothers in Arms," which segues nicely into "Money for Nothing" with guest vocals by Sting, who then performs two hits from his Police years. And while Elton John and Eric Clapton form the centerpiece of the concert (especially Clapton and Knopfler's acoustic "Layla"), Paul McCartney anchors the show with a spectacular four-song conclusion. Phil Collins's expert drumming is matched throughout by legendary percussionist Ray Kooper, and McCartney's fully orchestrated "Golden Slumbers" is a genuine show-stopper, followed by a "Hey Jude" sing-along with everyone on stage. They all follow McCartney's lead for a rockin' rendition of "Kansas City" (which the Beatles had performed as early as 1960), by which time Music for Montserrat had given its royal audience a show they would never forget. --Jeff Shannon

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ERIC CLAPTON, PAUL McCARTNEY, PHIL COLLINS, MARK KNOPFLER, and STING all on one Royal stage for one night!!

On September 15, 1997 at Royal Albert Hall, Sir George Martin assembled an all-star cast to perform a benefit for the island of Montserrat, an island in the Caribbean that ws devastated by a volcanic explosion. The artists that appeared at this show had all recorded some of their biggest hits at Martin's recording studio on the island. Included in this group are PAUL McCARTNEY, STING, ELTON JOHN, JIMMY BUFFET, AND ONE OF THE FINAL APPEARANCES FROM CARL PERKINS.

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Phil Collins - Take Me Home
Arrow & His Band - Hot, Hot, Hot
Carl Perkins - Blue Suede shoes
Jimmy buffet - Volcano
Mark Knopfler - Brother In Arms
Mark Knopfler - Money For Nothing (w/Sting, Eric Clapton)
Sting - Message In a Bottle
Sting - Magic
Elton John - Your Song
Elton John - Live Like Horses
Elton John - Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me
Eric Clapton - Layla (w/Mark Knopfler)
Eric Clapton - Same Old blues (w/Mark Knopfler, Phil Collins, Jools Holland, Ray Cooper)
Paul McCartney - Yesterday
Paul McCartney - Golden Slumbers (w/Phil Collins, Mark Knopfler, Eric Clapton)
Paul McCartney - Hey Jude (w/all the artists who appeared at the concert)
Paul McCartney - Kansas City (w/all the artists who appeared at the concert)

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Music for Montserrat.......2007-06-18

Really worth it! Highly recommend. Supergroups! What else can I say?

So much talent on the same stage........2007-05-14

This is really one of the best concert videos I've ever watched. If you like any of the artist in the concert, you must get it because you will enjoy the rest of the concert anyway.

This is a concert........2007-02-13

The world's best performers together. I guess the only one missing was Peter Gabriel, but oh well, he missed it.

Extremely recommendable.

Not really a lot of Jimmy B.; not for all Parrotheads..........2006-06-16

'The little faggot with the earring
and the mink coat, Yea buddy, that's
his own hair...' Mark Knopfler does
well, but it's really not a Jimmy
Buffett tape, per se, though he does
perform. Both Jimmy Buffett (late '79
- Volcano LP and Cheap Trick (All
Shook Up, 1980) recorded at Monser-
rat six months apart and both those
LPs are very good! History, can't
live w/it, can't live without it!

What A Concert!.......2006-01-21

Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Sting, Carl Perkins, Paul Mccartney. That's just some of the great artists you'll see performing in this, one of the best concerts ever! These are great live performances from all the stars who have recorded at or been inspired by the island of Montserrat. The concerts ends with all these great stars in one huge performance. Goosebumps.....
The only remote downside to this DVD is some of the audio, mainly the introductions, is way lower than the music. So beware when you crank it to hear the voice intros.
Purchase and enjoy! This is one of my most watched DVDS!

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Like fine wine, great humor only gets funnier with age and this 1982 concert shows the great George Burns at his absolute funniest before a live audience. A true comedy classic for the entire family to enjoy!

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Alfred Hitchcock himself called this 1934 British edition of his famous kidnapping story the work of a talented amateur, while his 1956 Hollywood remake was the consummate act of a professional director. Be that as it may, this earlier movie still has its intense admirers who prefer it over the Jimmy Stewart-Doris Day version, and for some sound reasons. Tighter, wittier, more visually outrageous (back-screen projections of Swiss mountains, a whirly-facsimile of a fainting spell), the film even has a female protagonist (Edna Best in the mom part) unafraid to go after the bad guys herself with a gun. (Did Doris Day do that that? Uh-uh.) While the '56 film has an intriguing undercurrent of unspoken tensions in nuclear family politics, the '34 original has a crisp air of British optimism glummed up a bit when a married couple (Best and Leslie Banks) witnesses the murder of a spy and discovers their daughter stolen away by the culprits. The chase leads to London and ultimately to the site of one of Hitch's most extraordinary pieces of suspense (though on this count, it must be said, the later version is superior). Take away distracting comparisons to the remake, and this Man Who Knew Too Much is a milestone in Hitchcock's early career. Peter Lorre makes his British debut as a scarred, scary villain. The print of the film used in the DVD release is serviceable and probably comparable to an average 16mm classroom or museum presentation. The DVD also includes a Hitchcock filmography, trivia questions, a director biography, and scene access. --Tom Keogh

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A Frenchman who befriends a vacationing family is shot through the heart during a dance with the young mother. Before dying, he whispers a secret... This story so appealed to Hitchcock that he remade it 21 years later.

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Count Basie delivers a spectacular show live from Carnegie Hall on March 20, 1981 celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of his illustrious career. This all-star tribute celebrates also features Sarah Vaughn, Tony Bennett, George Benson, and Joe Williams.

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