Paul McCartney - Live at the Cavern Club

Starring:Paul McCartney, David Gilmour, Mick Green, Ian Paice, Pete Wingfield, Chris Hall (III)
Director: Geoff Wonfor
Studio: Image Entertainment
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Amazon.com
When Paul McCartney and a select band of ace musicians played this 15-song set of vintage rockers (including two new "old" tunes) on December 14, 1999, 300 lucky people were packed into Liverpool's legendary Cavern Club, where the Beatles got their start nearly four decades earlier. But the show--comprised entirely of songs from McCartney's 1999 release Run Devil Run--was also seen by a record-setting Internet audience, allowing the whole world to share the joy of seeing McCartney return, literally and musically, to the roots of his illustrious career. This is no-frills McCartney, liberated from the Beatles and Wings (with the exception of a rousing "I Saw Her Standing There"), and while the trademark McCartney howl has grown rough at the edges, his love for this music is enduring and infectious; it's easy to imagine him 40 years earlier, in the Cavern's previous incarnation (the old club was excavated and refurbished in 1984), belting out a similar set with the same youthful fervor that he demonstrates here.

Amazon.com

When Paul McCartney and a select band of ace musicians played this 15-song set of vintage rockers (including two new "old" tunes) on December 14, 1999, 300 lucky people were packed into Liverpool's legendary Cavern Club, where the Beatles got their start nearly four decades earlier. But the show--comprised entirely of songs from McCartney's 1999 release Run Devil Run--was also seen by a record-setting Internet audience, allowing the whole world to share the joy of seeing McCartney return, literally and musically, to the roots of his illustrious career. This is no-frills McCartney, liberated from the Beatles and Wings (with the exception of a rousing "I Saw Her Standing There"), and while the trademark McCartney howl has grown rough at the edges, his love for this music is enduring and infectious; it's easy to imagine him 40 years earlier, in the Cavern's previous incarnation (the old club was excavated and refurbished in 1984), belting out a similar set with the same youthful fervor that he demonstrates here.

Description

On December 14, 1999, 300 people squeezed into the Cavern Club in Liverpool to watch Paul McCartney perform at The Beatles' legendary venue for the first time since 1963. Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour and Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice were among the other great musicians joining Paul on stage. You can now view this unique piece of rock 'n' roll history, as well as two of Paul's latest music videos and an interview with him on this special DVD release. Songs: Honey Hush, Blue Jean Bop, Brown-Eyed Handsome Man, Fabulous, What It Is, Lonesome Town, Twenty Flight Rock, No Other Baby, Try Not to Cry, Shake a Hand, All Shook Up, I Saw Her Standing There, Party. 63 minutes.

Customer Reviews:

Back to the roots .......2007-02-13

Outstanding show...I have seen McCartney live 7 times and have all of the recent live tour dvd's. I was reluctant to get this one because the songs are mostly old cover songs I guess from the late 50's and early 60's. I was very pleased and excited by this performance and the quality of the dvd. It is very straight forward with none of the usual fluff that you find on dvd's like the Space Between Us, Live from Red Square and Paul is Live. Those all have way to many to shots of the audience singing along to the songs (I don't buy concert dvd's to see middle aged people proving that they know the words to Get Back) or have intertwined interviews that should be an extra feature that doesn't not interrupt the concert. This has none of the fluff and is a better show because of it... Must have for McCartney fans.

Not a 64 minute rock concert.......2005-12-22

hi. know this: paul talks for 22 minutes, the notes say. i think it's about 18.5.
so, the songs: 13 songs, 64 minute concert, NOT SO!!!!
the concert is 39 minutes, all those old 2:50 songs,
as Townsend puts it, so the after interview w/ paul,
yes, is 24 minutes and has some ok video footage, recollections from the concert songs, but not other stuff.
it's a 39 minute concert, w/ some footage at end.
it's ok.....

paul is live 99.......2005-10-06

1 of the beatles obsess in the philippine is me This dvd is 1 of my favorite paul mccartney dvd because of the rock n roll songs that paul treasure since his childhood exploration in music,1 of paul 1st favorite is all shook up,even though it is not his original composition but the greatness of the song is huge feeling upon your nerve vain,dont miss this dvd to make your beatles collection worthy,without this oh no! what will happend after 7 years.call or text me if you want beatles deep knowlegde 09208523855,

Outstanding!.......2005-06-16

This is an amazing look back into what occupies the minds of "rock stars" as they glance back to the music that inspired them.

Lonesome Towm - Ricky Nelson, is an amazing version of the song which at times has a raspy Paul fighting to get the notes out, but he does.

Shake a Hand - Jackie Wilson (who covered Faye Adams from 53) is an amazing showcase of Paul's range and was marvelous in bringing this song into a more of a "rocker" style song than the blues version.

Brown Eyed handsome Man - An AMAZING cover of Chuck Berry's song. David Gilmour's guitar is simply incredible on this piece.

Honey Hush - Big Joe Turner. This cover version is the kickoff to the DVD and Mick and David's guitarwork is flawless. Paul's no-nonsense vocals expand on it.

Party - (written by Jesse Mae Robinson for Elvis) is the finale for this DVD. Nothing but 5 guys standing on a stage and simply having fun, whilst kicking rock heine.

This whole DVD is an amazing setlist of "who's who" of 50's and early 60's R&B tunes that really DO NOT get much play.

This is a must have for any collection.

This DVD Rocks!.......2005-05-31

Yes McCartney's vocals are strained on a couple of songs, but this is after a year of not singing at all (because of Linda's passing) and over six years of not touring. Trust me, this DVD rocks, and the enthusiasm is contagious. It blows away his Russian Rock album from 1987. A must have for McCartney fans.

Paul McCartney: Live at the Cavern Club [Region 2]

Average customer rating:

Back to the roots
Not a 64 minute rock concert
paul is live 99
Outstanding!
This DVD Rocks!

Paul McCartney: Live at the Cavern Club [Region 2]
Starring: Paul McCartney , David Gilmour , Mick Green , Ian Paice , and Pete Wingfield
Director: Geoff Wonfor
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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