Disco de Simply Red: “Starry Night with Simply Red”

Here's the actual back cover text and track listing:

In January 1992 Simply Red set off on tour. They had just released their 4th album "Stars." In the 14 months that followed, they played 131 shows to 1.5 million people and sold 9 million albums around the world.

This extraordinary film captures Simply Red in concert in Hamburg at the peak of their success on this sell-out tour. It features songs ranging from the band's early hits "Holding Back the Years" and "Money's Too Tight (To Mention)" to "Thrill Me," "For Your Babies," and "Something Got Me Started" from the "Stars" album.

With 9 new songs not included on the original video version, and newly remastered to high-definition and 5.1 surround sound for DVD release, it also includes exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with the band's singer, songwriter, and driving force, Mick Hucknall, further interviews with band members and with other key collaborators shed light on the enduring popularity of one of the world's most successful groups.

Tracks:

1. Introduction

2. Sad Old Red

3. More

4. Jericho

5. A New Flame

6. It's Only Love

7. Band Introductions

8. Your Mirror

9. Holding Back The Years

10. Enough

11. Model

12. I Wish (Instrumental)

13. Let Me Have It All

14. Freedom

15. Thrill Me

16. Come To My Aid

17. I Won't Feel Bad

18. Money's Too Tight (To Mention)

19. If You Don't Know Me By Now

20. Stars

21. The Right Thing

22. For Your Babies

23. Something Got Me Started

24. Closing Credits

I made the best decision when I bought this DVD. "Stars" is definitively the best Simply Red album, so the concert based on it's songs and other of their hits is surely a must have. Mick Hucknall's performance is superb, natural, clean, energizing, enervating and the audience gave him an enthusiastic feedback. I highly recommend it.

Myriam

Let me start off by stating that I had not been that big a fan of Simply Red and that I normally do not do reviews. I bought the "New Flame" LP when it came out years ago because of "I Keep Holding On." I did not pay much attention to them after that because at the time I thought they were a bit too much on the pop side (Mick's silly haircut at the time verified that) and I was mostly a rock music lover. I am now getting back into music after having kids and other interests and started looking into some of their other past albums. I got the "Stars" CD and then watched a youtube video of one of the songs from this concert. It was enjoyable to watch and the ratings were excellent so I purchased this DVD. OMG, what a performance! The band sounds excellent (but a bit nerdy looking) but clearly Mick captivates the audience. Along with that wonderful voice, his style of performance is all class. Maybe Simply Red was at the height of their popularity at the time, but Mick seems to be thoroughly enjoying himself and his band. An excellent slow start is followed by increasingly upbeat songs with Mick putting in just the right amount of rhythmic movements in sync with the music. There is absolutely no appearance of vanity or arrogance in his showmanship (notice at the end where he stands behind his band and claps). He goes through some minor wardrobe changes and lets his long red hair fly with his dancing that serves to accentuate the flow of the concert. I could go on and on about how much I love this DVD. I have yet to tire watching it after numerous viewings and ended up buying all the CDs with songs from this show. I have become an belated and ardent fan of Mick and the group - at least during this time period. I have yet to get into his current music, but if you want to enjoy an excellent performance while Mick and Simply Red were in their prime, I've seen no better from anybody (although the older Peter Gabriel concerts are darn good too!).

I am a long time fan of Simply Red but have never had the chance to see a live performance. So I have acquired a DVD collection recently through Amazon including "Home" from Sicily(2003), "Live at the Sydney Opera House"(2010), and now the "Stars"(1992) DVD. This gives a wonderful career overview which is what I was looking for. I really wanted a performance from the early 90's when Mick was at his peak complete with the long locks. This "Starry Night" DVD is just wonderful with high energy,great band and vocalists,and an enthusiastic audience. There are 3 audio settings and I used the Dolby 5.1 which was superb sound! I didn't have a problem with the quick editing. It keeps the energy level high. The one song "Freedom" is the song with flashing light images which has a warning posted at the beginning of the concert. It is pretty intense!

This is a long concert! Mick makes a wardrobe change for the second half as the band plays an amazing version of "I Wish", the great Stevie Wonder hit.

This is a terrific addition for any Simply Red fan! Great remastered video and sound quality. A nice interview is included as well.I really love the enthusiasm of each and every band member! They make this concert even more enjoyable! And Mick....well, there are just no words to describe his performance, singing, artistry, and his hold on the audience. He is a master showman!

If you are a fan, I highly recommend this DVD! You will feel like you are there!

this concert is very hard to watch due to the scene changes every 2 seconds. i bought his other dvd's hoping this would change, however it's the same crap on those shows too...don't waste your money