Glen Campbell - In Concert

Starring:Glen Campbell
Studio: Image Entertainment
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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Talk about wish fulfillment. On Glen Campbell: In Concert, the lanky Arkansan and hit-making juggernaut of the 1960s and '70s proves the perfect steward of his own grand musical legacies. Drawing deep from his formidable crossover talents and different chapters of his career (Kennedy-era pop idol, part-time Beach Boy, peerless session guitarist, Nixon-era eclectic folkie, etc.), Campbell painstakingly re-creates the soul and substance of his immortal, pop-country chart toppers. Though produced as nostalgic fodder for PBS pledge drives, In Concert becomes instead a chance for the charismatic artist (backed by the Sioux Falls Symphony Orchestra) to reenergize classic, pensive arrangements on "Dreams of the Everyday Housewife," "It's Only Make Believe," and (most rewardingly) a passel of Jimmy Webb gems (including "Wichita Lineman" and "MacArthur Park"). Classy but casual, In Concert is a lush pop triumph. --Tom Keogh
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Like a smooth vintage wine, Glen Campbell just gets better with age. In this live concert with the symphony orchestra of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Campbell showcases his timeless talent by performing many of his 27 top ten hits. The legendary session picker and chart-topping cross-over sensation is joined by his vocalist daughter for this homespun show first broadcast on PBS. Songs: Wichita Lineman, Gentle on My Mind, Dreams of the Everyday Housewife, (The) Highway Man, By the Time I Get to Phoenix, Classical Gas, It's Only Make Believe, Little Green Apples, Southern Nights, Rhinestone Cowboy, Galveston, Since I Fell for You, The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, The William Tell Overture, True Grit, Still Within the Sound of My Voice, Amazing Grace. Five bonus tracks: Don't Pull Your Love/Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye, MacArthur Park, Let It Be Me, Time in a Bottle, and Try a Little Tenderness.

Glen Campbell - In Concert
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Glen Campbell - In Concert
Starring: Glen Campbell
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
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ASIN: B00005Y6Z7
Release Date: 2002-03-12

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Talk about wish fulfillment. On Glen Campbell: In Concert, the lanky Arkansan and hit-making juggernaut of the 1960s and '70s proves the perfect steward of his own grand musical legacies. Drawing deep from his formidable crossover talents and different chapters of his career (Kennedy-era pop idol, part-time Beach Boy, peerless session guitarist, Nixon-era eclectic folkie, etc.), Campbell painstakingly re-creates the soul and substance of his immortal, pop-country chart toppers. Though produced as nostalgic fodder for PBS pledge drives, In Concert becomes instead a chance for the charismatic artist (backed by the Sioux Falls Symphony Orchestra) to reenergize classic, pensive arrangements on "Dreams of the Everyday Housewife," "It's Only Make Believe," and (most rewardingly) a passel of Jimmy Webb gems (including "Wichita Lineman" and "MacArthur Park"). Classy but casual, In Concert is a lush pop triumph. --Tom Keogh

Description

Like a smooth vintage wine, Glen Campbell just gets better with age. In this live concert with the symphony orchestra of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Campbell showcases his timeless talent by performing many of his 27 top ten hits. The legendary session picker and chart-topping cross-over sensation is joined by his vocalist daughter for this homespun show first broadcast on PBS. Songs: Wichita Lineman, Gentle on My Mind, Dreams of the Everyday Housewife, (The) Highway Man, By the Time I Get to Phoenix, Classical Gas, It's Only Make Believe, Little Green Apples, Southern Nights, Rhinestone Cowboy, Galveston, Since I Fell for You, The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, The William Tell Overture, True Grit, Still Within the Sound of My Voice, Amazing Grace. Five bonus tracks: Don't Pull Your Love/Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye, MacArthur Park, Let It Be Me, Time in a Bottle, and Try a Little Tenderness.

Customer Reviews:

Outstanding Glen Campbell DVD.......2007-06-15

After seeing Glen Campbell live and buying the live Glen Campbell CD playing with the South Dakota Symphony I had to get the DVD. I was a pre-teen in the 1970's when Glen Campbell was probably the most popular and I remember the songs on this DVD with a great deal of nostalgia.

This live performance with the South Dakota Symphony has all the fan favorites from the ever popular Rhinestone Cowboy, Highway Man, Wichita Lineman, Galveston, Gentle on My Mind, Southern Nights, and others. Even at nearly 70 now, Campbell puts on a great show. And all his great hits being played live with the South Dakota Symphony puts an added touch to the performance.

This is a great DVD and a great performance by Campbell.

Glen Campbell At His Best.......2007-05-07

A fantastic tribute to Glen Campbell by himself as he looks and sounds fabulous.Glen Campbell has went through many hard times in his life,His addiction to alcohol is well known,but apparently he has pulled himself back to the right side of the road and this concert certainly attests to that.Classical Gas is a highlight in this concert,well worth the price that it is being offered for.On a personal note many years ago in South Jersey we had a place called the Camden County Music Fair on the same lines of a Westbury or Valley Forge type venue,My family had went to see Glen who was then in his prime,after the show you could not ask for a nicer person and I still have the pictures he took with me.A great Artist,A great performer and remember one of the Beach Boys at one time also.Enjoy the DVD you will not have spent any better money than on this.
Scott Denny
Runnemede,New Jersey

Fantastic Concert: Live or DVD.......2007-03-21

I recently attended a concert with Glen Campbell and the Austin Symphony Orchestra. It was fantastic and I wished it was being recorded on DVD. I discovered that a similar concert with the South Dakota Symphony was available on DVD and I found the two performances to be highly similar and enjoyable. Now I can relive the experience whenever I want. All the songs have beautiful arrangements but a few especially stand out due to Glen's guitar mastery, notably the William Tell Overature, Galveston, and Classical Gas. My personal favorites include his rendition of Let It Be Me with his daughter Debbie and his solo of It's Only Make Believe. My day isn't complete without watching him play the bagpipes and sing Amazing Grace. It is hard to imagine a performance that is simultaneously stimulating and relaxing but Glen has pulled it off.

2001 Concert - Campbell ROCKS!.......2007-03-09

My God, the man takes his classic backlog and actually improves upon perfection with this release!It's all spectacular (not to mention the great 5.1 sound) but I thought tracks such as 'Wichita' and 'Galveston' could not be improved upon. How wrong was I! There are some interesting anecdotes by Glen throughout . My favourite is his story about the backround to the film and song 'True Grit' and the first time he met 'The DUKE'. He goes on to do an outstanding version of the song 'True Grit'. Glen's Fender Strat soars with new breathtaking solo breaks on classics such as 'Glaveston' and 'Wichita Lineman' and his guitar work generally is mean and fast! His daughter Debbie duets on two occasions and does a great job as does the full band and last but not least by far...THE South Dakota Philharmonic Orchestra. WoW!! Top notch!....Glen, long may you shine!.....

Fantastic DVD.......2007-03-07

It's funny, but I hadn't heard or thought of Glen Campbell in years (other than the notorious mug shot after his DUI arrest a couple of years ago) and then one day I heard Galveston on the radio and I remembered how much I liked this guy.

So I decided to purchase this live concert DVD where Glen plays many of his greatest hits while being accompanied by a full orchestra.

You don't realize just how talented this guy is until you actually see him perform.

Firstly, he loses nothing live. I've seen and heard artists / bands live and you don't realize just how much is "lost" once they step outside the studio. Not so with Glen - his voice is great for a guy close to 70 and his guitar playing is something else.

I knew this guy was good - I knew he was an in-demand studio session player in the early days, but I didn't realize just how good a player he was until I saw this DVD. Even when I used to watch his summer replacement series for the Smothers Brothers back in the late 60's (boy, that seems like a 100 years ago and a totally different time), I didn't appreciate how talented a guitar player he was / is.

I know Glen is living in the Phoenix area now and playing alot of golf, but clearly he's still picking up his guitar from time to time and honing his craft.

Of course, all of the big hits are here - Witchita Lineman / Gentle On My Mind / Galveston and so many others. And they sound as good today as they did back in the 60's and 70's.

You can say what you want about this guy, but there's no denying that he is one very, very talented singer / musician and I'm very glad that I decided to buy this DVD.

It's going to get alot of playing.

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