|
Willie Nelson - Last of the Breed | 
 enlarge | Actors: Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Ray Price
Studio: A&E HOME VIDEO
Category: DVD
List Price: $24.95
Buy New: $19.99
You Save: $4.96 (20%)
New (58) Used (17) Collectible (1) from $1.77
Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 10010
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Live, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 90
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: AAED77455D
UPC: 733961774559
EAN: 0733961774559
ASIN: B000S0GYMU
Theatrical Release Date: September 25, 2007
Release Date: September 25, 2007
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
| |
| Similar Items:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Traditional Western swing and good ol' fashioned honky-tonk music just doesn't get any better than this. With a short run of 15 performances in 2007, the Last of the Breed tour united Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Ray Price to celebrate their elder-statesmen status as Country Music Hall of Famers with over 150 years of shared experience between them. They truly are the last of their breed, and their history speaks for itself: Price gave Willie his first big career break in the late 1950s (he signed Nelson to tour with him--as a bass player!), and Nelson played a pivotal role with Haggard on some of country music's most beloved collaborations. Their continued vitality is on full display throughout this 35-song concert recorded at the Rosemont Theater in Rosemont, Illinois, on March 25, 2007. It's a mid-sized venue, and this was strictly a no-frills performance with a plain stage, a sold-out crowd, and the pure pleasure of masterful musicianship. At 81 years old, Price looks rheumy and tired at times (he was ailing toward the end of the tour), but his soothing voice remains smooth and steady through such time-honored hits as "For the Good Times" and "San Antonio Rose," with the Cherokee Cowboys providing flawless back-up in Grand Ol' Opry tradition. Led by Ray Benson throughout the two-hour concert, Asleep at the Wheel performs a pair of golden oldies ("Route 66" and "Miles and Miles of Texas") before Merle Haggard comes on for an eight-song set, effortlessly demonstrating his skill with fiddle and Fender. By the time Willie Nelson strolls onstage to trade vocals with Haggard on "Okie from Muskogee," "Pancho and Lefty," and three other favorites, it's clear that Last of the Breed is truly something special. This isn't the best performance ever given by these men or these bands (including Mickey Raphael on harmonica and Theresa Lane Haggard on backup vocals), but it's darn sure good enough, with some blissful moments of perfection at regular intervals. Special guest Freddie Powers appears for a breezy rendition of "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter," and then Nelson, Haggard, and Price trade vocals on three songs (including Nelson's timeless classic "Crazy") before Willie takes over for a five-song set of his solo classics, including "On the Road Again," a pair of humorous new songs ("Superman" and "You Don't Think I'm Funny Anymore") and a show-closing performance of "Whiskey River" with everyone onstage. Despite a few rough edges, Last of the Breed is still a treasure to cherish, not simply for long-time devotees of country music but for anyone who wants to see and hear (in crisp, clean 5.1-channel digital surround sound) what real country music should sound like. DVD bonus features include Benson's delightful half-hour interview with Nelson, Haggard, and Price, and Nelson's personally guided tour of his lavishly appointed tour bus. For anyone who cares about the legacy of country music's greatest performers, Last of the Breed is nothing less than essential. --Jeff Shannon
Product Description
Country music legends & hall of famers willie nelson merle haggard & ray price unite on-stage for the first time in this classic country music fans concert of a lifetime. Studio: A&e Home Video Release Date: 08/19/2008 Run time: 113 minutes
|
| Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
 Classic December 1, 2008
This is a three-in-one classic performance. I highly recommend it for anyone who enjoys any one of the three performers.
Last of the Breed June 2, 2008
Willie Nelson - Last of the Breed
When I received this DVD I was unable to play it on my reasonably new DVD player. Made some enquiries and purchased a new DVD player that coped with all area codes. After playing Last of the Breed I don't think I have heard a better presentation to date. All of the artists were great and I have ordered another DVD of one of the artists, namely Asleep at the Wheel.Had friends over last night who were absolutely rapped with the Last of the Breed. Thoroughly recommend to any country music lover.
 Almost perfect... March 18, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Merle and Ray are awesome. Couldn't sound better. In fact, same as always...GREAT! Willie disappointed me a little bit. Does not sound like he used to on Red Headed Stranger or his 4th of July picnics of the early to mid 70's. I guess singing so many different genre's with all the great ones from BB King to Julio Iglesias got him out of whack somewhat. It's still a great DVD! My favorite here is Merle, Are The Good Times Really Over (I Wish A Buck Was Still Silver). This song alone is worth 5 stars. But I gave it 4 because of Willie.
Last of the Breed DVD review March 11, 2008
The audio and video are both very good for a live performance. The 16:9 format is a plus for me. Willie, Merle and Ray perform some of their best and sound good doing it. Ray Benson and his band are western swing at it's best (a little Bob Wills sound). Look carefully and you will see a modern pedal steel guitar as well as a "Sho-bud" early pedal steel next to a quad neck early Fender non pedal steel. This was an added treat for me since I am interested in steel guitar history. The interview, as an added bonus, is very interesting since they talk about some of the famous song writers, early times in the business and some funny events. The audio is not very good during the interview, but the content makes it worth listening to. This DVD is for a classic country music fan to have and enjoy. Buy it.....you will like it!
Last of the Breed February 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you enjoy some of the older c/w music, this is your cup of tea. Ray Price at 81 still has a wonderful voice. Willy Nelson at 75 still hasn't lost any of his skill and Merle Haggard sings many of his famous toons. One of the best I've heard and I'm not normally a c/w fan.
|
|
|
Copyright 2006 - CD Shopper | |
