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| Director: Classic Albums
Studio: Rhino / Wea
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Rating:  32 reviews
Sales Rank: 46122
Format: Color, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 75 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6304928246
UPC: 081227238230
EAN: 9786304928240
ASIN: 6304928246
Theatrical Release Date: 1997
Release Date: May 19, 1998
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Showing reviews 6-10 of 32
 One of the best of the Classic Album DVD's July 26, 2003
Scott L. Anderson (Lincoln, Nebraska United States)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I have a number of the DVD's from the Classic Album series. I find this one to be particularly compelling and balanced. It is rare to see anything about The Band that includes input from both Robbie Robertson and Levon Helm and the DVD is all the better for it. I found that the fine editing kept Levon's bitterness to a minimum (the "someone needs to tune that guitar" quip from Rocking Chair) and Robbie's contribution to the whole affair balanced. The highlights include the improvisation of Garth Hudson at the keyboard and the insights of John Simon, who produced the first two Band albums and Jon Taplin. Levon sums it up well in the end. The movie is "righteous".
Beautiful Tribute July 1, 2005
G. Lapidus (Bay Area, California USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I am a huge fan of the entire Classic Series; however do not let that fact make you feel I am being biased. This is the first time I've watched one of the many of this series and was compelled to write a review and recommend its purchase.
Excellent footage, interviews, and insight into a band with such an abundance of heart that only music could capture.
Will never forget the endless days/nights of enjoying The Bands music, and the 1973 Roosevelt Stadium shows my friends and I were privileged to attend.
It is all fantastic, but to watch Rick Danko being recorded in present day, playing guitar and singing "When You Awake" is worth way more then the price of admission. This DvD is priceless. Thanks to all involved for its production.
Pure Pleasure. October 10, 2000
Jonathan Lyness (New York, NY United States)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
A fantastic, illuminating program on one of the greatest albums of all time. The previous reviews are right on the money...this one is a joy to watch. Learning about the layers of vocals and instrumentation on songs like Rockin' Chair is fascinating...you will learn more about how the group worked from this video than from The Last Waltz (as great as that is in its own way). There are riveting interviews with Robbie, Levon, Rick & Garth and even snippets of live performance as they show how some of the intricate sounds on the album were achieved. Just buy it already! :)
Leaves VH1's "Behind the Music" in the Dust September 29, 2001
A. Wolverton (Crofton, MD United States)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
If the rest of the "Classic Albums" series is as good as "The Band," you can say goodbye to shows like VH1's "Behind the Music." While the VH1 shows are usually interesting, they really aren't "Behind the Music," but rather "Behind the Lives" of the performers. You get some of that with "The Band" too, but the focus of this DVD really IS the music. It was a pleasure watching Levon Helm and Robbie Robertson especially talking with such love and affection about their music and how it was put together. Some great photos and live shots make this DVD a must-have for fans of The Band.
Absolutely Wonderful July 7, 2005
Dan Hirsch (Israel)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I've had some doubts when I first ordered it.
I thought it might be poorly done, or just plain bad.
I was wrong!
It's wonderfully done, great footage, great music, great people!
You gotta love these guys!!
A must have for every BAND's fan.
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