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John Denver is one of the most successful and best loved recording artists of the 20th century. His easy going manner, fine voice, superb songwriting and dedication to environmental issues all combined to build a huge global fanbase that has continued to grow since his untimely death in a plane crash in 1997. Previously available only as part of the Around The World Live boxset this concert from the NEC in Birmingham in 1986 is now available separately for the first time. The show is packed with classic John Denver songs all delivered with his characteristic charm and good humour.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I would just like to thank whoever it was that made the decision to release this, I have coveted this for such a long time, I feel like it's my birthday!
I first saw this on the BBC back in the eighties, it was broadcast in two parts a week apart which I videotaped and kept for many years, then with the technology available, I decided to transfer the recording to DVD. Unfortunately the tape was beyond reclaim and, following many, many attempts to track this down,(even writing to the BBC), I was resigned to never ever seeing it again!
This has to be my very favourite recording of a John Denver concert, not only does the set list cover just about the whole of his career, but the backing line-up is just impossible to better! Not only is there is Jerry Scheff, Glen D Hardin and the great James Burton, all late of the Emmylou Harris Hot Band, and also Elvis's rhythm section, but three fantastic backing vocalists of the highest order, namely Elizabeth Lamers, Dennis Brooks and a girl with one of the most beautiful and emotive voices I think I've ever heard, Conrad Reeder. Her part in 'Fly Away has to be heard! The whole concert, filmed in front of a very appreciative NEC audience, (you can hear a pin drop at times!) leaves one with the 'Feel-Good' factor!
This DVD just has to be in the collection of every John Denver fan! Thank you once again!
I first saw this on the BBC back in the eighties, it was broadcast in two parts a week apart which I videotaped and kept for many years, then with the technology available, I decided to transfer the recording to DVD. Unfortunately the tape was beyond reclaim and, following many, many attempts to track this down,(even writing to the BBC), I was resigned to never ever seeing it again!
This has to be my very favourite recording of a John Denver concert, not only does the set list cover just about the whole of his career, but the backing line-up is just impossible to better! Not only is there is Jerry Scheff, Glen D Hardin and the great James Burton, all late of the Emmylou Harris Hot Band, and also Elvis's rhythm section, but three fantastic backing vocalists of the highest order, namely Elizabeth Lamers, Dennis Brooks and a girl with one of the most beautiful and emotive voices I think I've ever heard, Conrad Reeder. Her part in 'Fly Away has to be heard! The whole concert, filmed in front of a very appreciative NEC audience, (you can hear a pin drop at times!) leaves one with the 'Feel-Good' factor!
This DVD just has to be in the collection of every John Denver fan! Thank you once again!
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
4:3 Screen Format
Songs includes:
Farewell Andromeda
Take Me Home Country Roads
Grandma's Feather Bed
Back Home Again
Matthew
Dreamland Express
The Harder They Fall
I Can't Escape
Flying For Me
What Are We Making Weapons For
Sunshine on My Shoulders
Eagle and The Hawk
Wild Montana Skies
Relatively Speaking
I'd Rather Be a Cowboy
How Can I Leave You Again
I'm Sorry
Shanghai Breezes
Fly Away
My Sweet Lady
Heart To Heart
Rocky Mountain High
Annie's Song
Peace
Calypso
It's About Time
Perhaps Love
Songs includes:
Farewell Andromeda
Take Me Home Country Roads
Grandma's Feather Bed
Back Home Again
Matthew
Dreamland Express
The Harder They Fall
I Can't Escape
Flying For Me
What Are We Making Weapons For
Sunshine on My Shoulders
Eagle and The Hawk
Wild Montana Skies
Relatively Speaking
I'd Rather Be a Cowboy
How Can I Leave You Again
I'm Sorry
Shanghai Breezes
Fly Away
My Sweet Lady
Heart To Heart
Rocky Mountain High
Annie's Song
Peace
Calypso
It's About Time
Perhaps Love
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
John Denver was a class act. Unlike the `pop stars' who will be here today and gone tomorrow, this DVD presents a genuine artist singing wonderful songs to an audience that hasn't been whipped up into a manic frenzy. The contrast between this concert and what passes for entertainment today couldn't be more marked. I first saw this concert nearly 25 years ago and video taped it. That tape was played over and over again until one day I accidentally taped over it. My younger brother (who was 15 at the time) had a little crush on Elizabeth Lammers - one of the backing singers - and he never really forgave me. So I'm thrilled to be able to see this again. You won't need to guess who the first person I lent it to was, and after 25 years he still has a crush on her!
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