Greatest Hits Live[DVD]

Boz Scaggs would likely be pleased if he read all the glowing reviews of Boz Scaggs-Greatest Hits Live. Unamimity in praise is not something one usually sees when reading reviews of something so frequently reviewed as this DVD. I feel compelled to point out that of all the books/CDs/DVDs I've reviewed to this date that have generated many other reviews, that this is the first time that reviews have been not only all positive for whatever reason, but all five star plus! Mr Scaggs, take a bow! I own most of Boz Scaggs work in one form or another but I never gave a DVD a thought until I stumbled upon samples of this work featured on the CD/DVD set Fade Into Light. I liked what I saw and heard there and so ordered this without hesitation. I won't go over the technical aspects or the names of all the musicians, other reviewers have already done that. What I will say is that on first viewing I was floored! Greatest Hits Live is simply spectacular. Unlike some of the reviewers who kind of leave the impression that they think Scaggs' career began with Top 40 radio hits (i.e. Lowdown), I think that his best work both preceded and followed his radio-friendly or "disco" period. Most of the songs here are from that period, but most of the best of the DVD is from the periods I mentioned. Not many remember that Scaggs got AM radio play on a couple of songs from Moments and a couple of others before Lowdown lifted him from a cult figure to an international star. If you are one of those who dislike Scaggs' period of mass popularity, put those feelings aside and give this DVD a chance. Scaggs proves himself not only to be one of the coolest, most urbane and sophisticated balladeers in the business, but also a master of blue-eyed soul and a wicked guitarist in the bargain. And his entire band is first-rate. My favorites here include: a dazzling rendition of Lowdown that opens the concert and sets a high standard for musicianship here; the late period horn-driven blues of It All Went Down The Drain; the haunting romance of Harbor Lights; the plaintive Ask Me 'Bout Nothin' But the Blues; the rousing Georgia; and We're All Alone, the stellar romantic ballad that closes the show. But the best is saved for last and should blow you away the way it did the audience. Lido Shuffle seemed to energize an already rapturous crowd and set the stage for the two best songs of the set in which Scaggs and his band cut loose and showed what they are really capable of. I own a lot of excellent concert DVDs, but I can't think of a point on any of them where I am glued to the screen in awe at the musicianship as I am when I am watching and listening to Runnin' Blues and Loan Me A Dime. The keyboard wizardry on both songs is a wonder to behold and the guitar on Loan Me A Dime has you forgetting all about Duane Allman for the moment. Those two songs alone are worth the price of the DVD. Don't miss the extras either. I really enjoy the second, jazzier version of Harbor Lights as much as the one in the concert. Obviously, this review is a strong recommendation. So get your own copy as soon as possible. If you are even a lukewarm Boz Scaggs fan, this DVD will make you listen to and appreciate him in a new way. It sure did the trick for me!

Fond memories of a great artist, good quality video and audio. Thank You

Many of our friends are enthusiastic misic fans, and we are fortunate to have a high end home theater to enjoy movies and concerts. When we get together for a concert video, it is always good to have a "safe" title to show, one that is of the highest quality in both video and audio performance. This performance is always among the very best, and is truly appreciated by everyone. And, it and can be enjoyed many times due to the amazing musicians, excelllent song selections, and quality of presentation. If you are a dedicated fan, or just haven't listened to Boz in a while, you and feel confident in buying this disc.

All the five-star reviews here are spot on: this is one of the finest concert DVDs I've seen. Period. What an incredibly gifted group of musicians, and what a great performance by the man himself - his voice sounds better than on any CD I have. The video is crystal clear (in near hi-def, 16:9 aspect ratio format), and the thoughtful editing complements the beautiful, intimate setting - no smoke and mirrors, and thankfully no MTV-style rapid-fire changing of camera angles, either. The DVD has Dolby 2, Dolby 5.1 and DTS 5.1 soundtracks, and both the Dolby and DTS surround tracks are fabulous - this really is one of the top three concerts I own in terms of sound quality. The song selection, likewise, offers a great mix of up-tempo hits with a few excellent blues numbers to vary the pace a little. Loan me a dime alone is worth the price of the DVD by itself. A classy event from start to finish, recommended without the slightest reservation.

Sound quality is very good but I would love to see this on Blu-ray and hear it in HD. The DTS is very good but the rear channels could be more mixed in, there never seems to be anything these days from the rear channels which makes me feel like we are getting ripped off. Who mixes this stuff and what makes them think that this is acceptable? We need to get the mixing engineers to pay more attention to the job they should be doing and give us something more from the rear channels. I had them wound up as far as they could go and all I got was a little clapping, what about a little ambiance?? The whole surround music thing seems to be dying so I am glad I kept my two channel system......!

I was not sure what to expect from Boz Scaggs as I saw him at the Colliseum in Vancouver, BC, shortly after he put out Silk Degrees, and that show was unreal. Well, this show was just as good! What I really enjoyed was hearing the bluesy side of Scaggs. He is a great performer and entertainer. His vocals were awesome given his age, and the bad was out of this world. One has to take their hat off to the two female back up singers as well, as they were on point in every song, and did some amazing solo work as well! I have not problem recommending this concert. Get the blu ray! The sound is outstanding! I also have to commend Amazon for making up for a shipment that never quite made it the first time. They got this show to me very quickly after I brought the issue up, which I greatly appreciated.

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Great concert well produced filmed & recorded glad I bought it !

I bought my first LP with Boz Scaggs in 1972. The number `Loan me a Dime' with Duane Allman on guitar has been one of my favourites ever since. On this live DVD you can really feel the atmosphere in this magnificent music hall. I thought it was impossible to match Allmans guitar, but I must say that Drew Zingg does it incredible good. Boz Scaggs voice is even better than on the old version. All the band members are playing with great `feeling' . I should have been there that evening in San Francisco in 2004 but when I put on the dvd the illusion is nearly complete. For me `Loan me a Dime' is reason enough to by this DVD, but the whole live set is a pleasure listening to.

Raffinement musical Filme autour des instruments L âme musicale est plus forte sans l image Préférez le cd sur une bonne chaîne hi fi..........les yeux fermés Concert de qualité dans un endroit élégant le DVD fait plaisir Sublime