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Concert For New York City on DVD (2001)

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Average rating: 57%
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Starring: David Bowie, Billy Crystal, Bon Jovi, Mark Wahlberg, Jay Z, The Goo Goo Dolls, Susan Sarandon, Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, Billy Joel, Destiny's Child, Harrison Ford, Eric Clapton, Adam Sandler
Studio: SONY MUSIC VIDEO
Run time: 300 mins
Certificate: Ex
Genres: Music/Musical
Languages: English
Released: 22/04/2002

Brief synopsis of Concert For New York City

Performed at New York's Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2001, this historic concert was performed to benefit the victims and heroes of the horrendous terrorist attacks of September 11th. An inspiring and uplifting tribute to a great city and its resilient inhabitants, THE CONCERT FOR NEW YORK CITY contains performances by legendary rockers including Paul McCartney, the Who, Eric Clapton, Billy Joel, and Elton John. In between all of this rock 'n' roll action are speeches by celebrities and politicians like John Cusack, Jim Carrey, Mike Myers, Harrison Ford, Susan Sarandon, Howard Stern, Robert DeNiro, Bill Clinton, and countless others.

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Rated - 5 starsDignity.

A customer from Dorset , 12/02/2004

What can i say this is a true and sad story,amazing everyone pulled together,everyone had a story to tell of this terrible day that the twin towers hit ground.Very moving and just makes u relaise how lucky and fortunate we are in this life,only bit i wasn't for was the terrorism jokes made kind of inappropiate really.

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Rated - 4 starsDavid Bowie Fan

leon blank from rainy Wales [Highly rated reviewer] , 27/04/2006

as a huge fan, i rented this purely to watch David Bowie's performance. To see Bowie sitting cross-legged at the front of the stage with only a tiny keyboard (playing a simple beat) for backing, singing 'They've all come to see America' was astounding. The effect was extremely dramatic. No band, just one spot light, and that amazing, beautiful voice. Very moving. Afterwards you could swear that you had heard music but the only melody came from Bowie's voice. He also did a performance of Heroes which was dedicated to his 'local ladder'. very enjoyable. There were other acts and i have to say the set performed by The Who was also brilliant. A live show for New Yorkers but it was the Brits who made the show special. If you like Bowie or The Who, go for it!!

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Rated - 4 starsExcellent Music

A customer from Warwickshire , 13/03/2005

Music brilliant - but a bit too much 'talking in between'

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Rated - 5 starsgreat

A customer from uk , 12/07/2005

great concert. rent it

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Rated - 4 starsGood... But not amazing!

Alexander Fox from Essex, England , 22/02/2006

All in all this is a very good concert with some great acts... but MY main reason for renting this was to see Eric Clapton, but unfortunately he only plays one song - Hoochie Coochie Man - featuring Buddy Guy, but it is an excellent version of the song. Bon Jovi are also good, as are Paul McCartney Elton John and The Who... other mediocre performances hold the thing together and there are a few emotional speeches and videos about New York and its residents.

All in all a worthwhile concert very poignant at times and most of all it represents a city and nations willingness to come together and overcome atrocity.

I think I was just a bit bitter that Eric didn't play more songs, not even Layla!

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Rated - 5 starsBrill

DKM from Stoke-on-Trent , 07/12/2005

Most of the performers are British, like Jagger & Richard, McCartney, Bowie, Elton, the finest of the concert THE WHO, well worth renting just for their three songs, a bit emotional in between acts which is understandable, as it was recorded just 6 weeks after 9/11, there is an option in the menu to just watch the music perfomances if you wish to.

Bon Jovi & Billy Joel were also great.

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