Olivia Newton John Live In Concert (1982) UK Region 2 compatible ALL REGION DVD (Olivia Newton-John)

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Back in the day,this concert was originally released around 1983,I had it on beta tape and would play it constantly on my mum's betamax machine,well this is the very same concert.Brilliant example of a great live show, Olivia at the peak of her career,great voice,nice fashion and the backing group all spot on.Now saying that I'd like to point out there's two versions of this now released on DVD, there's a edited down version that's just the songs and no jolly banter with the audience that's around an hour running time,and there's this version I have, it's the full recording digital remastered complete with chit chat and Olivia getting the audience to participate with her, except on the original '83 release there's a photo montage set to the backing groups rendition of Olivia's greatest hits in chronological order, that is now a bonus feature,you have to play that separately but after you finish and go back to the menu and hit "Play All" the concert picks up where the photo montage ends.Now, there's Korean subtitles for you to switch off but that's done on the "Set Up" also while you're there be sure to select the appropriate audio, there's three options,Dolby digital sound 5.1and another version of Dolby surround, then just basic stereo,if you don't have the Dolby surround set up on your TV then go for the stereo that way you'll get the right sound,first time I watched this dvd I must have let it play as the Dolby surround is set to default,so I found the sound slightly distorted,but second time I found out the right option and it's great stereo.So look out for this unedited version as it's near to the original you can get, running time 75 minutes, that's one hour and fifteen minutes long,the cover case has full portrait shot of Olivia in her black sequinned mini dress,the logo is Olivia's name in the font of her 1978 Totally Hot LP and has the " Special Edition" above that.Delivery was fast and reliable by Amazon.Enjoy.

A really nice concert and a great performance from a great performer.I brought mainly for the Magic, Little More Love, Xanadu era onwards but really enjoyed it all.

I have been a fan of Olivia for many years so love this DVD, but it is very entertaining so i am shore all will find it a good buy with many of her early and contemporary hits of the time.

Good

Simply the best xx

Very good dvd have added it to my onj collection

Any one looking for The Physical concert from the 80`s ?Well this is most likely it.Audio quality is very good but the picture isn`t . It`s fairly Murky.Looks as though it`s been mastered using VHS quality equipment.Having said that I got it for my wife and she thinks it`s fantastic.

All ok

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El producto llegó en perfectas condiciones y antes de la fecha prevista. Responde perfectamente a mis expectativas.

DVD arrived quickly and in fine shape. There are less expensive listings, but I prefer dealing with USA based sellers. The DVD is Korean and viewing requires the correct sound setting each time. Instructions are included but judging from one review, not everyone gets them. This was 1982 - 18 songs taped in analog, with no high definition or widescreen. I'd like HD too, but there wasn't any then, so tough cookies. It's good enough. Regarding content - those unfamiliar with ONJ (younger than 30+) will key on hair, clothes and other anachronisms. Shoulder pads! Now, this is an outstanding stage performance by a truly talented professional, working with other accomplished musicians and singers. Ogden, Utah was near the end of a 50 city tour, so they'd done maybe 60 or so shows by then. Practice makes perfect. Nobody misses a note! Well, maybe. There is editing, special effects are simple, and this could be parts of two shows rolled into one. Still, Olivia does some songs even better than the studio versions; she absolutely drills the vocals while channeling a succession of personae to great effect. Having only seen her back in 1980 lip-synching and bunny-hopping to "Magic" on "The Midnight Special", I never knew how good a singer and performer ONJ really was. Thanks, You-Tube, for leading me to this concert. She's also (at 34) unbelievably fetching. Well, looks count, that's why it's called "show biz". Aretha Franklin is a fabulous singer (her "I Say a Little Prayer" is unmatched), but I've not searched for a video of her skipping across a stage in a short skirt while belting "Xanadu". Olivia is brilliant; her vocal command, audience rapport, fluid movements - not just dancing, but precise, perfected movements and posture - all mesh with a killer band and Tom Scott's inspired arrangements. This sweet, slender girl without big bazooms or booty, not sporting a massive crucifix or a dress of meat, radiates conflicted desire, loneliness, regret, or innocence for 4 convincing minutes at a time, live! Watch and be transported by sheer performance artistry. Plus, she's skipping and spinning across the stage in a really short skirt... "Xanadu-ooh-ooh...".