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Filmed in black and white against the streamlined art deco stage of the since-demolished Coconut Grove in downtown Los Angeles, the concert is buoyed by a remarkable cast of A-list Orbison fans who signed on as his accompanists. Under the direction of producer T-Bone Burnett, the stage band thus includes Jackson Browne, Burnett, Elvis Costello, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, J.D. Souther, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits and Jennifer Warnes, along with the rhythm section from Elvis Presley's fabled late 60s and early 70s touring band. That astonishing line-up is all the more noteworthy for the restraint with which they collaborate--it's evident that those superstars came to honour Orbison, not upstage him, resulting in a gratifying cohesion to the performances.
Orbison himself sounds as powerful as ever, his soaring falsetto cresting as dramatically as it did on the studio versions of the hits that inevitably dominate. Those songs meanwhile confirm that his blue-chip admiration society came as much for the calibre of his writing as for his ravishing voice: if he remains best known for the jaunty come-on of "Pretty Woman", Orbison was first and foremost a rock balladeer, capable of bringing lumps to our throats with such classics as "Crying" and "Only the Lonely", or conjuring romantic trances through such gentle charmers as "Dream Baby". On this night, he handled all of them with fervour and finesse. --Sam Sutherland, Amazon.com
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The songs are timeless and it's interesting to see the fresh faces of Tom Waits, KD Lang, Elvis Costello and the rest of the All Star Backing band. The Disc isn't available Downunder and is a must if you are a Roy fan. I am Glad that I now have a copy of the disc.
The night in question was in the autumn of 1987, in the Coconut Grove of the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. This in itself makes the recording historic, for the hotel (most famous for being where Robert Kennedy was shot) closed soon afterwards and is now threatened with demolition. It's an Art Deco masterpiece that has often been used in films so you will have seen it many times without realizing it. But back to the music...one reason it is so good is that such an amazing array of talent is willing to relegate themselves to being backing artists for the star they have come to honour. Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello and others. The great James Burton lends his guitar skills to the mix and does as much as anyone to make this an unforgettable performance.
This is a first-rate, classic recording, sales of which proved to be the biggest ever fund raiser for PBS (Public Service) television in the US. It is a slice of rock history that no serious fan should miss.
With the man himself no longer around this DVD is all the more special and an absolute 'must have' for anyone's music collection. The event itself sees Roy on stage performing all his biggest hits with a veritable galaxy of stars as his backing group. Those stars include: Tom Waits, kd lang, Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne, JD Souther, Jennifer Warnes, Bruce Springsteen and more. The complete joy that exudes from the stage to the star studded audience is almost tangible to the viewer as Roy reels off hit after hit without pause. There are 17 tracks in all which include In Dreams, Only The Lonely, Oh Pretty Woman, Crying and Blue Bayou.
You cannot help but admire the range of Roy's voice as he sings his way effortlessly through such favourites. He has the audience spellbound and his colleagues in awe, taking them from the delight of good old rock 'n'roll to the tearful tragedy and back again. There is very little footage of Roy Orbison performing live making this a truly one off performance for music lovers of all ages and preferences. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending it. Buy it...you will not be disappointed.
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