Live at the Bitter End
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DVD details
Actor: Tommy James & the ShondellsDirector: N/A
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: NTSC
Running Time: 82 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-11-27
Studio: SBME SPECIAL MKTS.
DVD Reviews of Live at the Bitter End
DVD Review: Suprisingly Good...Tommy gets better with age
Summary: 4 Stars
I took a chance on this DVD after seeing the performance of Crystal Blue Persuasion from this show on the internet. I was never a big Tommy James fan although I grew up hearing Mony Mony and his other hits on the oldies stations like everyone else. I found myself enjoying this show more than I expected.
This is one of those rare live performances where every song is actually better than the original version. Tommy's voice has matured with age. He's lost the teenybopper, bubblegum sound he had in the 60's and sings these songs better than ever with a good backing band that brings a more modern feel and presentation to these old 60's hits. Filmed live at The Bitter End, a small club in Greenwich Village New York, Tommy delivers a nice, straight forward live performance of his classic hits that is enhanced by the intimate feel of the small venue that is packed with a happy audience of fans. Although several songs here do appear to be lipsynched by Tommy and the band for whatever reason, these are definitely NOT the original recordings.
Tommy and band open the show with a strong version of Draggin the Line and deliver fine performances of Crystal Blue Persuasion, Crimson and Clover, Hanky Panky, Sugar on Sunday, and a house-rocking version of Mony Mony that is probably the highlight of the show. Tommy leaves the stage during the song to give handshakes and hugs to the fans in the crowd. The DVD includes a nice bonus interview with Tommy discussing his early career...including the funny story of why he turned down the chance to play Woodstock in 69. Any oldies fan or lover of 1960's pop/rock will enjoy this DVD.
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