Roy Orbison - Black & White Night (DVD & DVD Audio)

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A special one-time event documenting one of rock and roll's greatest and most unique performances. Recorded live at the Cocoanut Grove in Los Angeles Roy Orbison is joined by an eclectic ensemble of rock and roll superstars. Highlighting this all-staFormat: DVD AUDIO Genre: MUSIC DVD/CONCERTS Rating: NR UPC: 014381277920 Manufacturer No: ID2779OBDVD

Customer Reviews:

Blown Away.......2007-09-17

Never knew how good Orbison was. Really enjoyed the performance with the rest of the famous players.

About As Good As It Gets.......2007-09-09

The first great concert DVD I ever bought was this one. I use the word "great" for several reasons: 1 - the surround sound was (and may still be) the best I had ever heard on disc; 2 - the songs are all outstanding; 3 - the singers and musicians are fantastic; and, 4 - the beautiful black-and-white photography brings a nice touch.

This concert was a "10," however, even on the VHS, which I stumbled on shortly after this was released and was grateful to have discovered. If you like old-fashioned rock 'n roll with updated instrumentals, this is about as good as it gets with (along with "Carl Perkins' and Friends: Blue Suede Shoes" DVD).

This is a fun, nostalgic feel--good disc, which always pleases and is outstanding, as mentioned to both see and hear. Why can't all music DVDs sound this good?

Orbison does all his hit songs, and sings them well, with excellent backup from talented and famous musicians and singers. The black-and-white photography also is nicely done. The contrasts and shades are magnificent.

Orbison's classic songs are embellished by Bruce Springsteen, T-Bone Burnett, Elvis Costello, Mike Utley, Tom Waits plus other lesser-known but very talented artists. Also, you get all- star male and female backup trios. The female backups are Bonnie Raitt, Jennifer Warnes and k.d. Lang - not bad, eh? Jackson Browne leads the male trio.

Most of the times I get more pumped listening to the fast songs, although the slow ones are very good, too. The fast songs are fantastic, and the 5.1 sound is highlighted more on them as you hear different instruments come out of all five speakers - and they are distinct. On "Pretty Wonan," you hear the three guitar players on three different speakers. It's amazing.

Everyone on stage is having a super time. Just the look on Springsteen's face tells it all. These artists revered Orbison and it shows. You can just see how thrilled they were to be on stage with the legend. What a fantastic concert and DVD. Rating this five stars doesn't seem to be enough!

How Can You Top This ?.......2007-09-08

Incredible singers, great music and black and white to boot!!

I play it all the time and never grow tired of it.

What happened, Amazon?.......2007-09-01

Today I received my Black & White Night (Roy Orbison) delivery. I was so happy to see it arrive so promptly. My enthusiasm rapidly faded when I saw, after opening both items, that instead of sending me one DVD and one CD (which I had purchased and paid for)...both items were CD's. What do I do now????

Roy and Many Friends.......2007-08-23

Easily a million dollars worth of backup singers and band members gethered togethered for this gig. I think they all enjoyed this as much as the audience. Thankfully this was filmed while Roy was still alive and could see the love coming from his friends. Look into the eyes of the performers, as they sing and play, they really do love him ! Save this DVD for your kids, They will never see this much talent geathered together on the same stage again. The best I've ever seen.

Roy Orbison - A Black & White Night (DTS)

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One of the Greatest Rock n' roll Specials ever produced
No shades of gray
A Fantastic Treat
A DVD For Everyone
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Roy Orbison - A Black & White Night (DTS)
Starring: Roy Orbison , Bruce Springsteen , Elvis Costello , Jackson Browne , and Bonnie Raitt
Director: Tony Mitchell (II)
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ASIN: B0000203YR
Release Date: 1999-11-09

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1. Only The Lonely2. Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)3. Blue Bayou4. The Comedians5. Ooby Dooby6. Leah7. Running Scared8. Uptown9. In Dreams10. Crying11. Candyman12. Go Go Go (Down The Line)13. Mean WomaFormat: DVD AUDIO Genre: MUSIC DVD/CONCERTS Rating:  UPC: 014381882629

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Few early rockers were more gifted or less honored in their prime than the late Roy Orbison, whose vaulting tenor and vulnerable love songs conjured heartbreak and desire with operatic intensity. This 1987 concert special, originally broadcast on Showtime, came two decades after Orbison had retreated from pop's front lines, yet neither Orbison nor his music coasts on mere nostalgia: in every respect, A Black and White Night survives as a triumphant performance and a superb video production, as well as a first-rate retrospective of Orbison's hits.

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 lineup is all the more noteworthy for the restraint with which they collaborate--it's evident that those superstars came to honor 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 caliber 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 fervor and finesse. --Sam Sutherland

Customer Reviews:

One of the Greatest Rock n' roll Specials ever produced.......2007-08-21

This classic concert has to rank with Carl Perkins' Rockabilly Session as probably the greatest rock n' roll special ever produced. The Perkins special, which seems to be a little lesser-known, is another masterpiece of the same calibre that any fan of Black and White Night will certainly enjoy too. Both of these shows are somewhat alike and both are MUST-HAVES for any lover of classic rock n' roll!

What I admire about all the old legends from Sun Records is how original and unique they all were. Elvis, Jerry Lee, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash....they all developed their own individual styles and never wanted to sound like each other. The same can be said for the one and only Roy Orbison who was just as much his own man as the others were. Today's cookie-cutter pop, rock, and country clones would do well to take a lesson from these legendary pioneers and the originality they stood for.

This 1987 concert captures the legendary Roy Orbison only a year before his death and singing better than ever. Roy is one vocalist who actually got better with age. Even in his prime years of the early 60's his vocal abilities were still a little underdeveloped. When you listen to his classic Monument recordings, you can hear him really straining to reach those high notes at the end of songs like "Crying". Roy's voice had matured and improved by the 80's which is clearly heard in this show as he hits those challenging notes with the ease of an opera singer.

Although Roy seemed to favor dramatic ballads more than rockers, this show also includes all of his best-known upbeat tunes such as "Pretty Woman", "Ooby Dooby", "Mean Woman Blues", and the best performance I've ever heard of "Move on down the line". Roy's backing band in this concert is Elvis Presley's former touring band from the 70's and they do a fine job of sticking to the original arrangements of Orbison's songs without copying the records note for note.

I agree that the superstars here help make this show as good as it is by supporting Roy as part of the backing band instead of trying to steal the spotlight away from him. It is cool to see Springsteen step outside of his usual style in this show and adapt himself to Orbison's sound with his solid rockabilly guitar licks and great backing vocals. Bruce once said that he always wanted to sing like Roy Orbison in his early days, and his harmony singing in this show sounds remarkably like Roy's voice. Listen to Roy and Bruce sing together on "Uptown" and it literally sounds like Roy is singing along with himself!

The great James Burton is one of the legendary country-rock guitar stylists and he was the perfect choice for lead guitarist in this show. He is better-known within the music business than he is to the general public, and he finally gets some well-deserved spotlight here during the great guitar jam with Springsteen that is the highlight of the concert for me. Most people would have never imagined Bruce as a rockabilly guitarist before watching this performance, but he holds his own suprisingly well against Burton as they swap licks back and forth.

I'm happy I waited to buy this excellent remastered DVD version since the sound and picture quality are top-notch. If you've already purchased a copy of this one, be sure to get "A Rockabilly Session with Carl Perkins and Friends" which in my opinion is even better than this show! Long live Roy, Carl, Elvis, Chuck, the Killer, and all the other great legends of rock n' roll who are sorely needed in today's suffering pop/rock music scene.

No shades of gray.......2007-08-16

I've seen the Black and White evening several times on PBS. Nothing against PBS, but I wanted the DVD without having to make a hefty donation, so I checked out [...]. The only complaint I have with the DVD is that the sound is a bit uneven; you can barely hear the backup singers and some of the band on most of the songs. But you can still hear Roy and that's the main thing.

A Fantastic Treat.......2007-08-02

I had seen this concert years ago on PBS on my small TV & loved it then. Now I have a big screen TV with fantastic sound so my pleasure at Roy Orbisons incredible voice has multiplied! There has never been anyone to match his voice range & his harmonies. One thing happily surprised me. If you look quickly & carefully you can see a few celebrities in the audience. Like Patrick Swayze, before he was famous. And the guitarist that backs up Mr. Orbison is the same man who was Elvis' lead guitar in "Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii". I may be 64 yrs. old but you can surly "Rock" with this concert!

A DVD For Everyone.......2007-06-28

This DVD with Roy Orbison is for all music lovers, not just for his fans. It's interesting to learn how he has contributed to the music world, and how his songs have been used and reproduced by many of our leading musical artists. He influenced all genres of modern music, including Elvis Presley, the Beatles, and many others. When you watch this DVD, you will understand why.

Key performance.......2007-05-30

Filmed all in black and white, this is a non-commented recording of the performance only. Roy plays the usual songs and is backed-up by a star-studded cast of Roy's fans. Too bad that Bruce Springsteen keeps trying to take the limelight. Wikipedia has an excellent write-up.

Roy Orbison - Black & White Night (DVD & SACD)

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Roy Orbison black and white night dvd &sacd
Great concert
Good Value
The best live music video.
GREAT!!!

Roy Orbison - Black & White Night (DVD & SACD)
Starring: Roy Orbison , Bruce Springsteen , Elvis Costello , Jackson Browne , and Bonnie Raitt
Director: Tony Mitchell (II)
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
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ASIN: B0006QAIF0
Release Date: 2005-02-08

Product Description

A special one-time event documenting one of rock and roll's greatest and most unique performances. Recorded live at the Cocoanut Grove in Los Angeles, Roy Orbison is joined by an eclectic ensemble of rock and roll superstars. Highlighting this all-star line-up are Jackson Browne, Elvis Costello, T-Bone Burnett, J.D. Souther, Jennifer Warnes, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits. Orbison and fellow performers spend a scintillating hour performing many of his greatest hits. Songs: Only the Lonely, Dream Baby, The Comedians, Ooby Dooby, Leah, Running Scared, In Dreams, Crying, Candyman, Go Go Go, Mean Woman Blues, It's Over, Oh Pretty Woman, Dream You, Blue Bayou, Claudette.

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Audio Format: 5.1 DTS, 5.1 Dolby Digital
Screen Format: Full Frame
16x9: No
Color: B&W
Region Code: No Region Code
Original Languages: English
English Dubbed: No
Other Languages: None
Subtitles: None
Running Time 64 Min

Format: DVD VIDEO

Customer Reviews:

Roy Orbison black and white night dvd &sacd.......2007-08-13

I had read the reviews which said this was a great dvd, but when i heard it and saw it for myself i was truly amazed. The quality of the video transfer is crystal clear, but the best by far is the dts 5.1 sound. I have a middle of the range system , but the quality of the sound made the hairs stand up on my neck. Pretty woman was just unbelivable. It felt you were actually there, watching the total ease Roy hits those top notes,truly a God given voice.
Dennis.

Great concert.......2007-05-13

The sound quality is outstanding. My only complaint is that the DVD version that I bought is not widescreen. I had seen this concert on a hi-def channel and it was mesmerizing. It was a widescreen version as well, and I guess I was expecting the same experience. Don't get me wrong, if you have a standard 4:3 screen, this will do you well. However if you own a 16:9 widescreen display, then you will have the black bars along the sides. I'll probably keep my fingers crossed that a high definition version will one day be released and I'll pick that up.

Good Value.......2007-02-22

The dvd and added cd arrived in a timely fashion, the products were in excellent condition. I would definitely buy from this seller again.

The best live music video........2007-02-12

Those of us who grew up listening to Roy Orbison (and those who didn't) will enjoy this vintage Orbison music. The black and white production adds to the impact of the superbly mixed tunes. Orbison nevered sounded so good, and he's backed by an all-star cast. Unquestionably, the best live performance I've seen captured on video.

GREAT!!!.......2007-01-09

Black & White Night is one of best dvd's I have ever heard. If you like good music, You will LOVE this one. Orbison & friends give it all they got.

Roy Orbison and Friends: Black & White Night [Region 2]

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Roy Orbison and Friends: Black & White Night [Region 2]
Starring: Roy Orbison , Bruce Springsteen , Elvis Costello , Jackson Browne , and Bonnie Raitt
Director: Tony Mitchell (II)
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Roy Orbison and Friends: Black & White Night

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Roy Orbison and Friends: Black & White Night
Starring: Roy Orbison , Bruce Springsteen , Elvis Costello , Jackson Browne , and Bonnie Raitt
Director: Tony Mitchell (II)
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