Black Sabbath Album: “Never Say Die: Live in 1978 [Video/DVD]”

I recently bought this DVD not really expecting much. It obviously was put together cheaply and there are a few technical glitches that are mentioned in some of the other reviews here such as a couple of the songs fading to still shots of the band. I don't know what might have happened here, but I don't believe this is a complete concert for whatever reason. None of this matters however, because the band is on fire and totally going for it. I see so many bands today who are so disappointing live because they simply aren't good enough musicians to pull off their songs live in concert. These guys did not have that problem. The sound on this disc is rauchy as hell. People do not realize that most concert DVD's are cleaned up considerably with studio trickery you would not believe. Some of the "dirt" that is left in here is what makes this sound so tough and heavy. All that perfectly clean digital sound is fine if you like Celine Dion but this is BLACK SABBATH! I don't understand the reviews here about Bill Ward's playing or Ozzy's vocals. It all rocks! I saw Sabbath on this tour with Van Halen opening and it was an incredible show. Van Halen was great but NO ONE can blow Sabbath off the stage. It can't be done. If you are a fan of Black Sabbath do yourself a favor and go get this now and crank it up. If this doesn't rock your world I feel sorry for you.

Don't listen to these other people.This DVD kicks ass.The sound quality is excellent and there is no talking or interviews.Ozzy's singing is right on(and in tune)and Geezer Butler's bass is incredible.Even at $25.00, this is well worth it.Buy it and enjoy.

Recorded live in 1978, Never Say Die is a defining moment in BLACK SABBATH'S history. This unique concert is one of SABBATH'S final performances with the original classic line-up of OZZY OSBOURNE, TONY IOMMI, GEEZER BUTLER, and BILL WARD. After a breif break from the band in 1977 frontman OZZY returns here in triumphant form performing classic songs including: Never Say Die, Black Sabbath and Paranoid!

Tracklisting:

5.Black Sabbath

This DVD is not like the usual concert bands where you see lights all over the place,the camera running all around the stage & at the crowd. It was made in the 70's so the real focus was with the group,expecially on OZZY.I think they played only thirteen songs but it was worth it. ENJOY!!

This is the "de facto" live performance recording of Black Sabbath on it's best. The original line up at the end of it's era, in a vibrating concert. You'll notice the higher tone from the instruments and Ozzy finding his way to cope with them. On the other side, I have never seen Ozzy so enthusiastic like this performance. Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne fans will definitely love this video.