Simply Red - Live in London

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Mick Hucknall calls it "one of the finest live performances of my career," and it's tough to argue with that assessment after viewing this two-hour concert by the singer-songwriter and his group Simply Red. Recorded in 1998, Live in London offers a generous 26 songs, most of them Hucknall's own (including the superb "Holding Back the Years") but also including some interesting covers (the Hollies' "Air That I Breathe," the O'Jays' "Money's Too Tight to Mention"). The 12 musicians and backup singers offer able support throughout, giving the music both a funky edge and a smooth groove (perhaps a bit too smooth--the middle of the road occasionally beckons). There's little in the way of frills or theatrics here; this is nothing more or less than a filmed concert performance, and Hucknall and Simply Red are plenty good enough to pull it off. --Sam Graham

Customer Reviews:

POOR POOR POOR SOUND.......2005-04-29

Simply Red is a great band and all but the sound on this DVD is so so bad it destroys the whole point of this performance.
The other DVD (Live in Sicily) has 5.1 DTS-so clean sound it makes you really feel like you are there so buy that one

Skip this low quality loser...get Live In Italy instead!.......2004-09-12

The sound was incorrectly recorded on this live performance and the technicians should be fired! The disc has very poor Dolby Digital 5.1 which kills the whole reason to own this DVD. Instead, buy Simply Red's new DVD recorded in 2003 in Italy! It has excellent picture and sound quality...he sings basically the same material...and you can enjoy it loud! Unfortunately, the very poor sound quality on this DVD is probably the reason they had to release another live concert DVD only one year later!!! It really deserved zero stars but Amazon's rating system doesn't give me that option!

forget dolby 5.0 -pcm option is way to go for great results.......2004-05-04

Dont even think of using 5.0 audio on this dvd.Before you start it pick the pcm audio option and enjoy.One of the most fulfilling concerts Ive seen.the band is in top playing mode,the selections are excellent and it builds to a satisfying conclusion.I found the quick editing on this DVD to actually add to the performance and im one who hates fast cuts on concert dvds.the picture is outstanding and the lighting is the best ive seen in a concert.Yes I agree someone messed up royally on the dolby 5.0 audio so forget it and go straight to the full,clear and well detailed pcm option.If you have any interest in this band or rock with a jazz feel to it dont pass this up.I loved the Live In Sicily DVD with its great sound but this one from six years ago presents a band full of youthful energy and you get to hear the older material.Stars performed on this disc is so good i watched it three times before continuing on through over 25 songs.

Get Your Money's Worth with This One!.......2004-04-08

I think this is an excellent DVD. Sound quality is good...I didn't notice it being bad like I had read. Anyone who loves Simply Red will love this DVD. It gives an option of having the lyrics on screen....and I liked that.

It is about 2 hours, so you get your money's worth!

The only thing missing was any additional footage like behind the scenes.

2 hours of great entertainment - worth every penny.......2004-03-06

This DVD is fantastic. If you are a 'Red' fan this is a must have. I have to disagree about the sound quality. Maybe people don't realize that this was filmed in a building that's older than probably every reviewer's age put together - sound control was not at it's optimum for today's technology. It was probably not even filmed with DVD in mind - the concert was 6 years ago! Lighten up and enjoy the DVD for what it was intended - good old-fashioned, clean entertainment. We don't see a lot of that these days... Buy it - you will not be disappointed.

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Starring: Simply Red
ProductGroup: DVD
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