Paul McCartney - Live at the Cavern Club
May 25, 2008
On December 14, 1999, 300 people squeezed into the Cavern Club in Liverpool to watch Paul McCartney perform at The Beatles’ legendary venue for the first time since 1963. Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour and Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice were among the other great musicians joining Paul on stage. You can now view this unique piece of rock ‘n’ roll history, as well as two of Paul’s latest music videos and an interview with him on this special DVD release. Songs: Honey Hush, Blue Jean Bop, Brown-Eyed Handsome Man, Fabulous, What It Is, Lonesome Town, Twenty Flight Rock, No Other Baby, Try Not to Cry, Shake a Hand, All Shook Up, I Saw Her Standing There, Party. 63 minutes.
Customer Review: 5 stars for Gilmour alone!
I bought this DVD because I had heard David Gilmour of Pink Floyd plays guitar on it. I like PM, but I’m not a huge fan. I was impressed with both. PM has a great singing voice, and his choice of songs here is great. As to Gilmour, he doesn’t feature too prominantly in the beginning, but as the DVD goes on he gets great camera time and it is awesome to hear him playing a different style of music than his usual style, yet still retaining his own distinctive sound. I actually liked this DVD more than I anticipated I would (and I expected a lot from it!). Could have been longer, but the price is good and the musicianship is stellar. I’m jaded on music DVD’s since Gilmours Remember That Night- which blows everything I’ve seen out of the water… but this intimate show is worth having.
Customer Review: Excellent 50’s Retro with Sir Paul
While some might consider Paul McCartney’s temporary return to Liverpool to play the Cavern Club to be ‘historically significant,’ I love this DVD simply because it allows Paul McCartney, David Gilmour, and company to truly rock out with vintage material originally offered up by Eddie Cochran, Chuck Berry, etc. I can’t convey how wonderful it is to hear McCartney screaming through old 50s rockers, and to see Gilmour belting out up-tempo rockabilly style solos instead of his trademark slow Brit-rock blues. Yes, everyone in this video is well beyond their youth but that really doesn’t matter. This is one of Paul McCartney’s best live performances ever and should be a revelation to anyone who only knows David Gilmour through Pink Floyd.
The concert itself is the main attraction. The extras are ok but basic - just band member bios and a lengthy interview with McCartney. I don’t think McCartney ever gave a revealing interview, and this is no exception. It’s the concert you will return to over and over.
Throughout, McCartney’s love for this music shines through. It reminded me a lot of the way Eric Clapton came to life with his “From the Cradle” CD. This is a DVD that will be appreciated by anyone who loved the way the early Beatles attacked rock classics with boundless energy and love.
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