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In the year that Motown Records reaches its half-century, lifelong Motown artist and music legend Stevie Wonder, universally regarded as one of the few true geniuses in modern music, releases his first-ever live concert DVD, Live At Last. The DVD was filmed at the O2 Arena in London over two nights, September 30 and October 1, 2008, before a rapturous audience of 15,000 each night. The concerts were part of the first Stevie Wonder world tour in over a decade which sold 120,000 tickets in the UK alone. Live At Last’s set list traces a lifetime of innovation and accomplishment--and, in fact, our own lifetime appreciation of his music, stretching from Wonder’s teens with “My Cherie Amour” and “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours.” Along the way, the show encompasses all the classic hits that redefined pop and R&B music, including “Superstition,” “Higher Ground,” “Living For the City”, “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” and “I Wish”, while reaching into his classic albums for such enduring fan favorites as “All I Do,” “Overjoyed” and “Knocks Me Off My Feet”. The exuberant “Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing” is preceded by Wonder’s interpretation of Chick Corea’s instrumental “Spain”. And in a delightful, impressive and emotional moment, Wonder’s daughter Aisha Morris--the inspiration of his classic “Isn’t She Lovely”--steps from the background vocal group and performs Nat “King” Cole’s jazz standard “I’m Gonna Laugh You Right Out of My Life”. Wonder also takes time out in the set to salute the British audience with an affectionate medley of two Beatles songs (“Fool on the Hill”, “I Want To Hold Your Hand”) and a Rolling Stones classic (“[I Can’t Get No] Satisfaction”), book-ending them with the traditional “London Bridge is Falling Down”.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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Stevie Wonder,a quite superb artist songwriter and musician and has been so for many years.Here live in 08 at the O2 we see him with a simply cracking funky band with a host of great songs giving everyone a party.He has that great gift of involving the audience,of creating a dance atmosphere instead of a concert.I wasn't there but the quality of this beautifully filmed DVD brings you as close as any recorded set ever will.Sure the London/Beatles bit is a little off putting with this tube thing in his mouth,but that apart this is him giving us much of his best known material.The final half hour or so is a SW singalong that works superbly,his live version of Superstition is quite awesome.The sound throughout is brilliant.this is a quality product of what clearly was a fabulous gig.Stevie's first live DVD,and mine came with a 10 x 12" photo of the event as well.No extras,nothing other than the gig itself but at well over two hours theres nothing to complain about.Quite a bit of funk,a lot more of the romantic songs we know so well.Sure was worth the wait for this excellent release by a giant in the history of modern music.Will be one of the years best and most popular releases,well worth getting hold of.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I also attended one of the O2 concerts and remember being incredibly happy at the time because his voice sounded so good - if you ever see him singing on TV chat shows when he hasn't warmed up his voice, he often has to meander through the octave a bit before he finds the note!
But the voice was in great shape - the guy's 58 years old - and he hit every note. The call-response thing that some people complain about I think you just have to accept as being Stevie. He's not going to change the way he runs his shows. After all, his first number 1 in the US (Fingertips Pt.2), way back in 1963, is one *big* call-response jam.
Oh, and the "weird instrument" he used to make "some very annoying sounds"...? Any real fan of Stevie would be thrilled to see him use the Talkbox again after too long and the performance he does of "People Make The World Go Round" is one of the highlights of the DVD for me. Never heard him use it before? Why not start way back at "Love Having You Around" from his 1972 album "Music Of My Mind"?
Shame they didn't put "Golden Lady" on the DVD, because I know he sang it at some of the shows (including the one I went to), but mustn't grumble. Great set, great band, great show.
So Steve.... where's "Through The Eyes Of Wonder", then, hey?
But the voice was in great shape - the guy's 58 years old - and he hit every note. The call-response thing that some people complain about I think you just have to accept as being Stevie. He's not going to change the way he runs his shows. After all, his first number 1 in the US (Fingertips Pt.2), way back in 1963, is one *big* call-response jam.
Oh, and the "weird instrument" he used to make "some very annoying sounds"...? Any real fan of Stevie would be thrilled to see him use the Talkbox again after too long and the performance he does of "People Make The World Go Round" is one of the highlights of the DVD for me. Never heard him use it before? Why not start way back at "Love Having You Around" from his 1972 album "Music Of My Mind"?
Shame they didn't put "Golden Lady" on the DVD, because I know he sang it at some of the shows (including the one I went to), but mustn't grumble. Great set, great band, great show.
So Steve.... where's "Through The Eyes Of Wonder", then, hey?
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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An excellent dvd of one of the performances at the O2 Arena last year. I went and saw him live there and was left a little disappointed to be honest. However, I must say I enjoyed this excellent dvd (more so than the actual gig?!) - as you see more of Stevie and the band close-up, what they're playing etc - as apposed to a 'dot' on the horizon! He plays all the classics and for anybody that loves Stevie Wonder - its a most enjoyable watch.
Service and delivery were first class too.
Service and delivery were first class too.
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Superb
This is a superb quality dvd,capturing a marvellous evening perfectly. Stevie's voice is strong and so clear and the set list is excellent. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Allan Burns
FAB FAB FAB!
I bought this as a present for my husband who LOVES Stevie Wonder. After reading the reviews about the quality of the DVD I was slightly worried, however I have found the quality... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Nicky
Fantastic
This DVD is great, long awaited, but well worth the wait. With loads of his greatest hits on it, it's an absolute winner! Definitely a must have for any Stevie fan!
Published 16 months ago by kt1982
Awesome
A fantastic performer. We really enjoyed this. Brought back great memories of good music and is already inspiring another generation of performers in my house. Read more
Published on 25 April 2010 by earth dancer
I really wanted to like this DVD
Great musicians, wonderful singers, Stevie Wonder, good filming, over two hours of concert what could possibly be wrong with that? Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2010 by G. Gavigan
Brilliant gig!
This is Stevie Wonder at his best - a totally brilliant gig. We'll watch this again and again, my teenage daughters just love it too.
Music score = 10 out of 10. Read more
Music score = 10 out of 10. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2010 by C. J. Lovett
Reasonable
I think if you have seen one Stevie Wonder DVD then you possibly have seen what is in most of his others.
For Stevie Wonder fans it is a must buy.
For Stevie Wonder fans it is a must buy.
Published on 4 Mar 2010 by P. Waller
Excellent!!
After seeing this concert on BBC I just had to buy it when it was released. I'm a Stevie Wonder fan the picture quality is excellent and the sound is great!!
Published on 9 Feb 2010
Wish I was there - but now I can be!....
Bought this as a Xmas gift for my partner, and - my God - I couldn't have hoped to better this one.
Both of us have been fans since he began in the early sixties, and... Read more
Both of us have been fans since he began in the early sixties, and... Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2010 by DARRYL WETHERALL
Great show, sound and video could be better
The show itself is great. Playlist covers all of Stevie's hits in a very rich production. The band and the background singers are top end. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2010 by Eilon Shimko
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