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The Who and Guests - Live at the Albert Hall [2001]
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
The Who: Live at the Royal Albert Hall commemorates a remarkable charity gig in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. Roger Daltrey does allow himself a smirk as he declaims his famous hope that he'll die before he gets old, but other than that, The Who are to be commended for playing their reunion entirely straight. Their souped-up rhythm'n'blues was always propelled by a self-belief as fervent as it was absolute; had any irony been allowed to impinge on proceedings here, the spectacle of three men well into their 50s delivering a set of what remain definitive hymns to youth and its attendant furies would have been wholly preposterous. As it is, the three surviving members of The Who (Daltrey, Pete Townshend, Jon Entwhistle) combine with keyboardist John Bundrick and drummer Zak Starkey (son of Ringo Starr) to altogether engaging effect. There is, obviously, nothing wrong with the songs "Pinball Wizard", "The Kids Are Alright", "You Better You Bet", and they all get the treatment they deserve here. In fact, the only downsides are the many guest performances, which are either redundant, like Noel Gallagher's rhythm guitar on "Won't Get Fooled Again", or actually detrimental, like Kelly Jones' dreadful braying of "Substitute". --Andrew Mueller
Old rockers never die
Review date: 2008-07-21 Rating: 8 out of 10
|This is how music used to be.They still have it but the original line up would have been the icing on the cake.
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Reviews
rock will never die
Review date: 2008-03-01 Rating: 10 out of 10
this is a great dvd I really enjoyed the guest performers who really added to the concert.also it was for a good cause the teenage cancer trust.
the songs were performed superbly and it was great fun watching pete townshend leaping about the stage.
also zac starkey was brilliant on the drums keith moon will never die.
this disc is well worth buying as it was a great concert.
a must buy for real rock fans.
Long live rock
Review date: 2007-09-03 Rating: 10 out of 10
Live at the RAH is a fantastic show by the worlds greatest live band. That it's a "greatest hits" set (with an "all-star" guest list to boot) put me off for a while. Don't make the same mistake. The catalogue the Who have to offer is a great one. When it's performed this amount of passion by a band like this it never gets old. Roger can't quite hit all the high notes any longer, Pete doesn't jump as often, or as high and John's singing voice, never great, by this time was close to shot. All of this matters little. Roger has enough passion for ten singers. As well, he brings a level of intelligence and understanding to the material that's rare in the industry. And don't forget, he never takes any nights "off". What Pete lost in leaping ability he's gained in musical finesse. This man is playing the guitar the way he did thirty years ago but with all the skill that time and practice have added. Nobody plays like him. Nobody!
John was a fabulous player. Ultimately this band may end up missing him even more than they missed Keith Moon. His ability to pick up Townshend's threads and add immediately to them was the glue which held the band together.
Close your eyes, turn the vol up, and you'll almost be back in the magic years of the Who's greatest music. The concert is 2.5 hours of pure rock and roll adrealin. From its beginning with 'I can't Explain' to the last Chords of 'See Me, Feel Me' this is the real deal. All members were playing their best. The song list featured 23 hits and there is something here for just about everyone. Dick Cruthers shot the concert from the point of view of a fan. There are many quick cuts to allow you to essentially look everywhere at once. A classic work.
TRACK LIST
1. I Can't Explain
2. Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere
3. Pinball Wizard
4. Relay
5. My Wife
6. The Kids Are Alright
7. Bargain
8. Magic Bus
9. Who Are You
10. Baba O'Riley
11. Drowned
12. Heart to Hang Onto
13. So Sad About Us
14. I'm One
15. Behind Blue Eyes
16. You Better You Bet
17. The Real Me
18. 5:15
19. Won't Get Fooled Again
20. Substitute
21. Let's See Action
22. My Generation
23. See Me, Feel Me
Can OAPs truly rock?
Review date: 2004-06-01 Rating: 8 out of 10
Some music (mainly where the artists sit down (Classical / Jazz) lends itself to age - but rock - full of the anger of youth - can it be convincing when delivered by those approaching their pension?
Well I think the answer is no - but the Who do a pretty good job - particularly in contrast to their inept performances in the Kenny Jones years - and with Zak punching out a tight rapidfire beat they sound as good as they have for ages
The interest for me is the guests and the way they interact with the who members - Townshends bizzare reverence to Eddie Veder who didnt no how the song he was singing went before hand - Bryan Adams overcooking the emotion on Behind Blue Eyes as he clearly reads the lyrics off of the Floor - Townshends appreciation of Kelly Jones punking up Substitute and giving it new life - Daltrey digging Nigel Kennedy going for it - Townshend suddenly speaking cockney when Paul Weller appears and being very avuncualr towards him - and Noel Gallaghers beefing up of Wont get Fooled again - which is probably the best song on the DVD -a s acknowledged by Townshend's "Yes" at the end of the song
Oh and great bass all the way thru by the quiet one in the corner
A fitting memorial for the greatest of bass guitarists
Review date: 2002-09-04 Rating: 10 out of 10
One of the last UK appearances of simply the greatest ever rock bassist. Buy this and witness a true genius doing what he loved. Fantastically supported by Roger,Pete, Zak and Rabbit, all of which themselves applaud Johns bass solo during 5.15.
No genuine Who fan should ommit this DVD from their collection, if nothing else but as a momento of the Nicest Man In Rock Music.
Product Details/Specifications
Artist(s):
The & Guests Who
Recording label: Bmg
Manufacturer: Bmg
EAN: 0743218902192
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Live, PAL,
Release date: 2003-07-28
Universal product code (UPC): 743218902192
Aspect ratio: 1.77:1
Audience rating: Exempt
Region code: 2
Theatrical release date: 2001-09-25
Language: English (Original Language)