Vocal Pop Music

The video and audio quality of this DVD stinks. If you're a die hard Nirvana fan, buy it, otherwise, don't waste your money. Apparently, the producers had only one mission, "get rich with as little effort as possible." It appears that they simply found any footage of the band, regardless of the quality, stuck it on a DVD, without any editing, and then threw it on the market for public consumption. There are few decent recordings but just as many horrible takes, several of which the band intentionally sabotages. Big disappointment.

I was a little disappointed in the video quality of most of these performances..I'm guessing they were almost bootlegs in a sense.

I gave this to my son for Christmas and he loves it. He was impressed that I picked it out (w/ help from Amazon!).

My impression before I actually saw this DVD is that I might not like it as much since I favored the MTV Unplugged Nirvana performance (very different from the performances here), however, I was pleasantly surprised with the entire DVD because in the end, I actually did enjoy it more than I thought I would. The entire DVD is full of Nirvana's hard rocking rendition of songs - making it a bit more difficult to hear the spoken lyrics (which I like to do when I listen to music) but even so, I found myself enjoying the pace, the harsher, relentless pounding of the way the music was played, and watching the antics of what now - at this point in time - appears to be very young men caught in the tumult of their own fame. I saw a side to the band's music I hadn't known previously. Definitely a good addition to any Nirvana fan's collection.

I bought this just to be disappointed - this is not a concert DVD. As a concert DVD "Unplugged" in New York by MTV is much better. Best thing in this DVD is the Extras - where you actually get to watch Nirvana in action without much editing. But that's like 6 songs or so. If you want very short documentary and some Cobain interviews - then this will suffice, but if you want a pure concert without silly editing - wait until better concert DVDs will be released.

This is without a doubt, the best anthology currently available For ONJ. Sound quality is excellent, across the board, and it includes for the FIRST TIME ON CD Fool Country, from the Xanadu film. This track was not on the Xanadu soundtrack, but was a b side to one of the 45's. Its a shame, they didn't put You Made me love you, another B side, from the same film. Olivia's reading, is stellar, but unfortunately, will go unheard to most people.
The other glaring omission, in my opinion, is Take A chance, with Travolta, from the 2 of a kind Soundtrack. It was a AC hit, but dismissed unfortunatly for this set.
I had everything on this set on cd, except for Fool Country, I bought it for that one song. I am glad i did, its an excellent overview, of her career, and a good place for beginners, before delving into individual LPs. (Physical being my recommendation to start)

I grew up listening to Olivia Newton-John songs when I was a teenager and I've been in love with her and her music ever since! This collection of her best songs is the best CD of hers I've ever seen! I have a bunch of LPs of hers and have been wanted all her best hits on one or two CDs for a long time. There are two songs on this CD that I'd never heard and I love them! One is:"Deeper Than a River," and the other one is: "The Best of Me." If you are a devoted Olivia Newton-John fan, I highly recommend this two-disc CD. You won't be disappointed!

Olivia Newton-John is a multi-talented, multi-faceted performer who has had a career that has lasted decades and covered many different styles of music. This GOLD collection is the best out there in trying to represent all the periods from her career. Olivia's signature song I HONESTLY LOVE YOU was a pop classic and garnered her two Grammys. But it also raised controversy among the country music community as to whether she was truly a country artist as she claimed. And the answer to that is yes, she was. (FYI - the Grammy for I HONESTLY LOVE YOU was for best pop artist.) Before this infamous song Olivia had recorded many albums that were pure country. They were amazing releases and she had hits like IF NOT FOR YOU and LET ME BE THERE. Her country period is represented with 14 songs on this collection.

Then came GREASE and Olivia's career took a turn towards definite pop. There were many hits from GREASE and she also released two great pop albums TOTALLY HOT and PHYSICAL. Then there was the soundtrack to XANADU. This period is represented with 18 songs on this collection.
The remainder of the songs here are other hits and a super GREASE megamix. The standouts on the whole collection are in my opinion BANKS OF THE OHIO, HAVE YOU NEVER BEEN MELLOW, COME ON OVER, EVERY FACE TELLS A STORY, A LITTLE MORE LOVE, TOTALLY HOT, XANADU, SUDDENLY and THE RUMOUR made with Elton John.

Olivia has always been blessed and cursed. She is beautiful and possesses the voice of an angel. She has amazing range and great emotive delivery. But often the prettiness of her voice had people seeing all her music as mere pop and they didn't see the layers beneath. She has always been hugely popular but definitely deserves more critical acclaim. She has covered country, pop and standards and made each genre her own. This collection is a great overview but for each period of her career you are interested in do yourself a favor and get the albums she released at those times. They are all on cd and her albums had some excellent cuts other than all the hits.

I must end by saying the remastering here is superb. The sound quality is excellent and I highly recommend this collection.

If 60's British singing legend Petula Clark had a chip off her block, it came from Olivia Newton-John. Born in Austraila and rasied in England John started out with hits like the Bob Dylan version of "If Not For You" and "If You Love Me" in 1971 and it came just as Clark's hits began to dry up. And by the end of the 70's John started to appear in movie musicals just as Clark did the decade before. I know that I will be getting this CD in the future.

Very glad I purchased this CD it has all the songs I like. Its got the rock and country kinda sounds in her earler songs with a hip rock in her later songs. Highly recomend this CD.

This vendor is excellent. I received the CD earlier than planned and in perfect condition. The CD itself is a separate matter. I've got nothing against Celine Dion's music. It's just not my cup of pee. I purchased this CD for a relative.

Celine Dion has been one of my most cherished musical artists. These days, it's hard to find quality music that is timeless; but Celine music is forever timeless! It's positive, it's promotes love across all relationships (love of monogamous passion, love of the common man, etc.). Celine's music comes through in her spirit and vice versa! Her music can moves your spirit whether you laugh, cry, or feel unspeakable joy! I have several Celine Dion albums. And we continue to check out others! And let's not forget about the artists behind Celine's music that complements her voice! You don't wanna pass this album up! This album's great to listen to at home, but better if you're playing it through a country road trip! Ahhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Celine reminds me that my help comes from the Lord!

I remember this album when I was in the 5th grade. The song My Heart Will Go On touched me in the heart. I was skeptical of purchasing this album. After a few listens, it grew on me. This album is a collection of extraordinary performances and it also brings this into focus containing a remarkable range of pop music gems. This album has been certified 10x Platinum. Remember, this was 1997.

Following the specacular album "Falling into You", Celine Dion released her last great album of the 1990s, "Let's Talk About Love". The record truly reflects its title; love is a common theme weaving the tracks into a cohesive whole. In typical Dion fashion, Celine has included many tender tracks and power ballads that were her trademark in the last decade of the millennium. But the songs are good - and that's what makes this one stand the test of time.

There's no doubt that the album was buoyed by 'My Heart Will Go On', the theme song from smash film 'Titanic'. And, despite its incessant radio play during 1997, it really is a great song. Another gem on the record is 'To Love You More' - though it didn't really make it as a single in the US, it is a bright piece where Celine's voice duels with a violin. Other highlights include the Bee Gee's duet 'Immortality', power ballad 'Us', and the Corey Hart piece 'Where is the Love'. With its exotic drum beats and hopeful lyrics, it is a beautiful vocal performance.

Are there any "bad" tracks on the album? No. There are, admittedly, some that are dated - the cheesy duet 'Tell Him' with Barbara Streisand has never been a favorite of mine, and both 'Treat Her Like a Lady' and 'Just a Little Bit of Love' are rather flat attempts at dance tunes. It would be about five years before Celine would master that genre, and it's obvious that she's struggling here. But it doesn't matter, because the rest of the album more than makes up for its shortcomings.

Heading into the year 2000, there was no artist on the planet as big as Celine Dion. Why? The success of this album is one of the many reasons. Give it another listen. You might be surprised by how good it still is.

After "Falling Into You" my Fave Celine album, and just behind "A New Day has Come" my 2nd Fave Dion album comes "Let's talk about Love". Released in 1997 after the wake of her sucess with "Falling" and her mega hit "My Heart Will Go On" Titanic's theme song. (Got Played to death)

I Was still getting over the greatness of her pevious album, when this one came along. I listened to it a few times and thought it was merely just an okay love/romance record. I Wasn't crazy about all the songs like on her previous album, and I though some of them were to slick, icky even ( When I Need You, My Heart Will Go On, ect). I Could take the adult contemporary ballads of her previous album, but this was just too much for me. Some of the songs even made me cry. (Yeah I Admit. They made me cry ) which i don't like. Specifically "Where Is The Love?". So I put it to one side and carried on listening to "Falling into You". I Like Emotional, but THIS album was too Emotional for me.

Over the years i went back and listened to it again, (due to the lack of good music by Celine), I was in search of Classic Celine, and having played "A New Day" and "Falling" to death, I Gave this one another spin on my ipod. Listening to it all these years later i'm suprised just how different I feel about it now. Instead of feeling sad when I listened to these songs I was kind of glad and Happy, even though a lot of them are sad sounding songs. My favourites have to be "My Heart Will Go On", "Treat Her Like A Lady", "Why Oh Why", "Immortality", "When I Need You", "Where Is The Love", "Love Is On the Way" and the brilliant "To Love You More".

This is A Classic Album, and any fan of Celine and Good Music should add this to their collection if they don't already own it. The only Problem is it's just a little to slick. There are some filler songs like "Us" and "Reason" were too Bland I felt, but apart from that there's a good mix of songs on this CD. I just didn't feel there was as much texture on here as on previous efforts. There are 2 good duets with Luciano Pavorotti, and Barbra Streisand, and I like the sultry effect on songs like "Why Oh Why" and there's even a dance number "Just A Little Bit Of Love". The only other minor snag is the fact that "My Heart Will Go On" got played to death on the radio, back in the day, But other than that this is a really good album. These songs really moved me, on an emotional level. I LOVE This C.D. I Hope Celine continues to make music this good in the Future, instead of rubbish like "Taking Chances"
Buy It. It's Well Worth The Money.
TOP 5 FAVE TRACKS.

05. Why Oh Why.
04. Where Is The Love (VERY SAD SONG) :(
03. When I Need You
02. My Heart Will Go On
01. To Love You More

Peace and Love, Celine Fans and Music Lovers, Chazzy.

High quality production delivered with high energy albeit tasteless at times with stage dancers pulling their pants down on stage to display their "package" in briefs, backup singers bumping talent from behind in sexual innuendos, and a call to several males in the audience that comes too close to a lap dance for my taste. I'm all for sexuality, but this performance crossed the line on several occassions. Recommended to DC fans for its presentation, superb lighting, and strong stage performances. VQ and AQ are excellent with deep blacks, beautifully saturated color, and well balanced sound. For a classy presentation watch Shakira's Oral Fixation, or Beyonce - The Beyonce Experience concert.

If you are a Destiny's Child fan or know someone who is they will surely enjoy this disc. Some may say you don't need the Blu-ray version just the regular DVD and a player that does the upconversion, but who am I to argue? It's simply a matter of opinion!

Even better than the previous DVD. The show was amazing, it makes you feel like you were there.

Anyone who likes the music of Beyonce or Destiny's Child will be blown-away by this concert.
A Dazzling HD Audio & Video Feast for the senses. The Technical Engineering of this Atlanta concert is outstanding. A definite demo disc to show the perfection of your new High Def TV and HD Multichannel Surround System.

The concert is a High Octane Good Time. Great music and visually stunning choreography. Enjoy solo or at a party. You will be entertained!

Great product. Everything I expected and more. Recieved it before I had a chance to even think about when it would com.

Even after more then 50 years, Billie Holiday (a singer before my time) songs can still capture the heart of many who listen to her singing and her emotion behind her song. Ella has always been my facourite.

However, it was by chance that I listened to Bilie Holiday's voice and was quickly captured my attention. I have many of her recordings CD from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. In the early years, her voice was sweet. However, it was her recording in her 50s that I can truley feel what she is singing.

The songs from the Lady in Satin CD truley revealed Billie's inner emotions especially in the songs: I am a Fool to want you; and The End of a Love affair...songs that can really bring tears into your eyes.

Enjoy your Billie Holiday Lady in Satin CD...even though her voice has become rough, her strong emtion behind the songs truley made them a real timeless Classic!

I cannot seem to think of any other songs that can be so sad and so emotional!

Thanks for giving us the songs!

May be the greatest album ever recorded. Witness the myriad of releases over the years. It is a treasure for the ages. Each remastering brings us closer to the soul of the great Billie Holiday. Even Ray Ellis took a while to warm up to it. But like Shakespeare and fine scotch, give it time and you will be rewarded with greatness.

When I was very young, I heard my mother play this record, and I envisioned the singer as follows: she bathed in milk, ate chocolate for breakfast, wore violets and fur all year round, and took frequent vacations on other planets; equal parts Venus de Milo, Mother Earth, and the Tooth Fairy. Years later, I read Lady's book and found out that I was both 100% wrong and 100% right. I also started buying Lady's early works, and I understood how she arrived here.

Lady in Satin is a work of sublime majesty and grandeur. If you've ever wondered whether there was life after Bird and before Trane, buy the record. If you've ever wondered whether jazz can be sung with strings and a chorus, buy the record. If you've ever wondered whether Marvin Gaye or Robert Palmer got it from, buy the record. (Both claimed it as formative.) Whatever time of day or night you listen, dawn caresses the heavens for the duration of this album.

Does it help to be a MASOCHIST in order to fully ABSORB this AWESOME product?.....well, yes, perhaps, but so does HAMLET......
A PREPOSTEROUS analogy? Not really----- What SHAKESPEARE does with the written word, Ms. Holiday ACHIEVES through the DEEPEST, DARKEST of voyages up there with the very best in art....
Entire books could (and have?) be written about this EXCEPTIONAL, controversial work of HUMANITY, but we shall be relatively brief...... That the artist was perhaps DRUGGED, half- drunk when performing these gems is an ETERNAL dilemma of popular music that this writer will not go into, except to state the fact that whatever it took to bring this RAW INTENSITY out was more than acceptable, given the circumstances-----was POLLOCK DRUNK mad? Was MILES flying high on who knows what? were Lennon/Mccartney "enlightened" by Hallucinogens------and on and on it goes......A controversial subject....

More to the point is that If you come to this artist as this writer did----through "Lady in Satin" before the more "innocent", fresher voice that had abandoned her already, you may NEVER be able to let go------ the DEPTH, the CHARACTER, the MATURITY, the POETRY, the AUTHORITY (indeed!!) that this woman brings to these songs is that of the very old SAGE who has seen it all, stripped down to the very essence----- even when that "essence"-----elusive that it must remain----- seems almost connected exclusively to TRAGEDY.......
Well, again, we read SHAKESPEARE, yes, for the comedies, but the TRAGEDIES are the ESSENCE of Shakespeare.....
One recent analogy has been the poetry of EMILY DICKINSON------ if you can, do so, because what she does with words is sort of bring them to the FORE for you, and all those dormant images that we grow so "blase" about are re-awakened---- in a sort of "buddhist" fashion, so that you can "re-learn" to live again...... The greatest of poets.......THAT IS what Holiday will do to you......
At first PAINFUL to the ear and the heart (and PLEASE don't GO NEAR this when in a deep depression, or God save you, suicidal)----- like CALLAS at her best, it is the TRANSCENDENCE of technique to the point that the ravages of the instrument are the least thing to consider----- it is the EXPRESSIVENESS of that instrument all that matters......
All twelve of these songs are MASTERPIECES of INTERPRETATION-----and consider that they had already been done TO DEATH by a thousand others.....
No matter.....
Ms. Holiday approaches every one of these with her INTELLECT, her complete CONFIDENCE in that "RAVAGED" voice (an act of INMENSE COURAGE as well), with a CERTAINTY that shakes you to the CORE---- to the very ESSENCE......When she sings "I get along without you very well......", well, co-dependency is an insulting word that would cheapen the SOUL she conveys.....When she tells you that "You don't know what love is...." it is IMPOSSIBLE for anyone (Sinatra? Simone?....) to MATCH her COMPLETE AUTHORITY......
After twenty years of hundreds of listenings, this is one album that remains at the very top of POP Vocalists for the EXCELLENCE with which she has performed..... The "SATIN" of Ellis only serves to HEIGHTEN the MORBID, DEFEATED, EXTRAORDINARILY powerful performance.......
Again, only CALLAS can be said to surpass this exceptional moment in the history of 20th. Century music........

One day in my early 20s, I was browsing in the small music section that used to exist on the mezzanine floor of the Doubleday bookstore in New York City on Fifth Avenue just south of 57th Street. [You may consider it noteworthy that I remember *exactly* where I was when this happened.]

My fledgling jazz knowledge at that time was such that I knew the importance of Billie Holiday's name - though I couldn't have identified her voice. So I looked over one of her records - but without any particular interest in purchasing one.

Then a strange man, in both senses of the word, who struck me as middle-aged - though anyone between 30 and 60 might have qualified to me then - shook his head at me discouragingly and sighed, "Young people can't really appreciate Billie Holiday." My vast dignity deeply affronted, I left to do my browsing elsewhere.

Now I know he was right. But had I been in his place [and in writing this review, perhaps in some way I can be] I would have phrased it more encouragingly for the younger man: "What is so remarkable is how her work deepens in meaning as one returns to it at advancing ages."

I don't remember which of her records that man saw me looking at. Given my limited expertise and budget, it was probably a "Greatest Hits" of the kind I would condescend towards today.

But the meaning in what that man couldn't have communicated to me is best found in "Lady in Satin".

Now you may not be in the market for a harrowing. But make no mistake: this record *is* the summit of Holiday's art - and, by extension, of female blues singing in general.

If you're skeptical of that claim, consider that no less an authority than Francis Albert Sinatra said - the year after this music was recorded - "Lady Day is unquestionably the most important influence on American popular singing in the last twenty years."

Please read that sentence a second time.

Then you'll know that if she declared this her masterpiece, she has earned your respect of her opinion.

Oh, My Nola is an excellent album by Harry Connick, Jr. and quite a few of his peers. Harry simultaneously uses this CD as a valentine to his home town which had almost vanished after Hurricane Katrina: New Orleans. Harry sounds just great on this album; clearly he worked very hard to make this a reality, lovingly crafting songs as he sings and plays faultlessly. Indeed, Harry made arrangements for this CD; and he conducted, too! He plays both the organ and the piano with his usual degree of finesse. The quality of the sound is excellent and I really like that artwork.

The CD opens with the brassy, snazzy and very energetic "Working In The Coal Mine" by Allen Toussaint and Lee Dorsey. Harry sounds terrific; he handles complex tempo and key changes like the pro he always was and always will be! Harry's excellent diction bolsters his performance all the more, too. "Working In The Coal Mine" has a strong musical arrangement that perfectly complements Harry's vocals; and that's grand. "Won't You Come Home, Bill Bailey?" has a rather creative arrangement as well; but it all holds its own very well. And how's about that piano playing on "Won't You Come Home, Bill Bailey?"

"Something You Got" features Harry squarely front and center--I love it! The backup singers harmonize well even though Harry never really needed it; his talents always carry him through. "Let Them Talk" is very romantic; and listen for "Jambalaya (On The Bayou);" what a sound this has! "Careless Love" is a cover Harry performs with panache; he sings this laid-back ballad with all his heart and soul and I'm very impressed. "All These People" also features Kim Burrell; and together she and Harry make this remarkably poignant. Harry Connick, Jr. wrote this; and it's perfect.

Lee Dorsey and Allen Toussaint's R&B flavored, socially mindful "Yes We Can Can" is a very strong cover that Harry Connick, Jr. delivers flawlessly; this is easily a major highlight of the album. "Someday" has a fine arrangement although on "Someday" Harry's singing remains firmly in the spotlight--and that's quite all right by me! The piano works well for this number, too. Harry's own song "Oh, My Nola" stuns me with its beauty; this is Harry at his best and the music sports that jazzy New Orleans flavor I always loved so much. It's wonderful. "Elijah Rock" uses the brass very well while Harry sings this well; and listen for "Sheik Of Araby" by Harry B. Smith, Francis Wheeler and Ted Snyder. Harry covers "Sheik Of Araby" with a lot of good natured fun mixed in with the natural romantic flavor of the tune and it all holds its own very well.

"Lazy Bones" is yet another number with great use of the horns; and Harry delivers this with just the right amount of energy. "We Make A Lot Of Love" is one heck of a romantic ballad that is quite well done; I really like "We Make A Lot Of Love." It touches me and I think you'll like it, too. "Hello, Dolly" gets the royal treatment from Harry and his buddies who make this sound so fresh and new with their magical arrangement; and the CD ends strong with Harry Connick, Jr. and the rest performing Harry's own song entitled "Do Dat Thing." "Do Dat Thing" has a fine musical arrangement and it leaves me wanting more!

Harry Connick, Jr. really turned out a winning album with this release; just one listen proves it. I highly recommend this for his fans; and people who enjoy jazzy arrangements with an awesome New Orleans accent will not be disappointed.

If you like Harry Connick Jr's style of music, leave what you're doing right now and get this album. Superior in every way. I hope he keeps this up for a long, long time. Thank you Harry.

I have every (and I do mean every) one of Harry's CD's and this one is absolutely the BEST yet!! If you're a big fan or just discovering Harry, this is a must have. Play it loud and just sit back with a hurricane and you are in New Orleans!

This one and "She" are my favorite Harry Connick CDs, because they are so heartfelt.

On this CD, Harry is back to his New Orlean root. Very lovely! The music & lyrics seem to intice me to visit this wonderful place.

I love his voice. This is a great cd! I can't wait until his next live recording drops this summer.

After hearing only clips of this CD, I decided to buy it strictly because of one song "Undun". Then sitting down and listening to the entire CD, I was pleasantly surprised with the title song "Nightmoves" and "Higher Vibe". If you like male jazz vocals, give this CD a spin. I've always liked Elling's voice, but this is the first time I've bought one of his CDs. I've already burned copies of selected songs from "Nightmoves" and "Man in the Air" into one awesome CD. Enjoy.

As a long-time fan of Kurt, I was hoping this album would continue his tradition of walking the innovative "tightrope" that defines the tradition of vocalese as pioneered by Eddie Jefferson, John Hendrix, and Mark Murphy. Instead I heard an entire album of moody crooning derived from his concerts dedicated to Johnny Hartman. I believe this album was recorded in an attempt to widen his commercial appeal - in that regard it appears to have succeeded. However, this was accomplished at the expense of abandoning the cutting-edge style of vocal jazz that brought him initial acclaim in Chicago. Hopefully, Kurt will come to his senses and return to the dynamic vocalese that played to packed crowds at the Green Mill.

Quite simply a fantastic project by a fantastic singer.
This is a project for "grown folks" - no kiddie, pop-lite music here.

I heard this guy on my local cable music channel and I immediately leapt up to write down the name, and I'm glad I did.

I'm a sucker for balladeers like Frank and Nat and Gino Vannelli and Matt Dusk but this is so much closer to jazz, which makes it so much better ... more New York than Vegas.

And the cheesiness of Michael Bublé-types is absent from this album--you could never get this guy to sing at your wedding. He would politely decline.

If you are a true Seether fan or just like a couple of their songs or if you are just a fan of acoustic music you will not be disappointed with this CD my only complaint with this CD is I wish it was a full length live album when I buy live music I enjoy hearing everything like the segments where the band just talks on stage and to the fan it just goes into each song one after another...also the dvd kinda bummed me out some of the special features are cool but the dvd concert is the same as the cd no extra songs so thats kinda a disappointment but owell still a great cd.

I'm very picky when it comes to CDs. Most CDs and DVDs that I used buy would collect dust. While a select few would be played over and over. I like Seether a lot and I love unplugged music. So, I ordered this CD. This CD is definitely a keeper and is currently in my car.

It's great to hear a band that can really rock when playing live... If you like bands such as Staind, you'll love this one.

This is great. Especially if you love Seether like I do. The dvd makes it that much better. I love that they put Tied My Hands from the saron gas days on the disc. Definitely worth the money...

Was not bad but I was hoping that the CD had the song Broken on it with Amy Lee.

You wouldn't even know that this was a live production. The recording quality is so good that some songs sound better than the studio version. There is almost NO interaction between the band and the audience. Usually live recordings offer insight into the inspirations for certain songs or lets on to what songs the band is particularly fond of and why. You will not find any such indications on this album. The overall tone is melancholy, but it is powerful none the less. If you're a fan of the band, definitely worth purchasing.

Barbara Streisand is always delightful to watch in her live performance and simply stunning to listen to her beautiful voice. She is truly irreplaceable and will recommend this video to everyone!

Outstanding in every way. Great performance, photography, choreography and music selections. A must for anyone who loves Barbra.

This concert is Barbra at her best. She looks great and sounds even better. The show is well staged and the music selections are all the favorites, you remember from Barbra.

I bought this Concert DVD of Barbara Striesand: after reading all the superb reviews posted on the Amazon product page.

When it arrived it was very well packaged and undamaged: which is always the worry when ordering items, I suppose most folks think as I do, the Postal services are not very concerned about these products in their system.... so its hit and miss in some cases AS I have had items that never show up I am sad to say.

On the evening of receiving this DVD: we sat down to watch this Concert, which opened up in tremendous fashion : from its Titles to its Celebrity
guests in the Audience... It makes one think why go and pay astronomical
seat prices, and watch it in some Auditorium on a big screen: when you can sit in your favourite armchair: 3 feet away from Barbara Striesand, as on reflection: thats what you are getting in all reality.

The first 1 hour act as the discription on the DVD informed us was beyond words of praisable discription... mind blowing excitment, and tremendous entertainment is my discription of this.

After the interval, the 2nd half commenced and ran for 4 minutes: then disaster struck : as my viewing screen FROZE for no apparent reason.
I spent best part of 30 minutes endeavouring to get transmission again : but the DVD would not play.... so we gave up on it: very dissapointed to say the least ! ! !

The following Morning I E. mailed the company inetvideo.com who are based in Canada.
To politly inform them of my experience: and almost instantly I received a very concerned apology from them.... they where sincerely very concerned at my dissapointment: and the un-fortunate up=shod of my tale: is they had not got a replacement to send out to us.

My full total outlay was refunded to us instantly !!! with another apology letter: and I think they handled the matter very courteously in my opinion.. they did not require me to forward the faulty item back either.

I realise they are only the product distributors anyhow : so I had no axe to grind .

I still rate this as top of the range entertainment irrespective of my experience ..... Its 5 Star quality entertainment.

Absolutely amazing. I can't stop watching it. Ms Streisand is perfection and out of this world. It's a Godly experience. Thank you Barbra for making us feel heavenly.

I did not receive the product I ordered from a private seller. Pretty disappointed about that. Extremely,when the seller would not respond to my e-mails.
Amazon was great. They resolved the issue in no time at all. Very satisfied with the outcome.Duets
Thank You

No matter what Frank Sinatra sings I will always love his music. Having duets with various reknowned singers was a great idea as it brought in another dimension to Frankie's repertoire. Thankyou FS for a CD that is a pleasure to listen to.

I have had this before and misplaced it and missed it enough to buy it again. The CD arrived in perfect condition and I am already enjoying it.
Thanks so much /watch-out I sing along when I drive.

i purchased FRANK SINATRA "DUETS AND DUETS 2". "DUETS" IS A BARGAIN AT TRIPLE THE COST. SONG #6 SINATRA AND TONY BENNETT "NEW YORK NEW YORK" IS WORTH THE PRICE OF THE CD BY ITSELF. MUST HAVE ITEM. EXCELLENT. "DUETS 2" IS GREAT IF YOU LIKE SINATRA. BY WHATEVER YOU DO, BUY "DUETS"!!!

Nearly a decade after the Frank Sinatra-Quincy Jones collaboration, L.A. Is My Lady, comes this syrupy, Phil Ramone-produced tribute to the iconic American entertainer.

With 13 selections and the same number of guests - including Bono, Aretha Franklin, Tony Bennett and Natalie Cole - it is a concept which showcases the incredible musical impact of Sinatra over seven decades. Unfortunately, his health was in decline by this time and the duets were performed to Sinatra's pre-recorded vocal parts over a telecommunications link.

There remained great demand for material by "The Chairman of the Board;" it reached to number two on the Billboard albums chart and number five in the UK, while selling more than three million copies in the United States.

The cover art is a specially-commissioned painting of Sinatra by LeRoy Neiman and is a wonderful depiction of the star when he was at the top of his game. But this CD is a painful reminder that time and age could not make these sessions live up to the advanced billing of, "The Recording Event of The Decade."