Paul Anka: Live in Switzerland

If you are a 'music person' who enjoys popular songs and never have experienced Paul Anka in concert, whether live, or on this beautifully produced DVD, you're missing something. The man is a treasure as an entertainer. He's sincere, vital, funny, gifted, and intent on giving his best to an audience every time he performs. As a teen, I didn't have him listed as one of my most favorite singers, but I tended at that time in my own life to lean towards the older entertainers, like Sammy and Frank and Perry and Bing, etc. But as I grew older, Anka grew, too, into all the things I mentioned. Following every change in the music business, he's remained a man with a mission -- to keep entertaining us at the highest level he can produce, and it's pretty high!

Another great DVD by Paul. A must buy especially for those not fortunate enough to have ever seen him perform live. After you watch the DVD, you will want to buy tickets to one of his concerts to get the full experience. Paul gives over 100% while performing and the fans feel his energy. There is nothing like a Paul Anka concert. He is a multi-talented legend who has entertained worldwide for over 55 years.

Have an earlier DVD of Paul Anka "in concert" made about 12-15 years ago that was almost the same program format (songs, jokes, banter) as Paul did in this more recent one in Switz. The sound quality and liveliness of Paul (He as in his mid-late 50's I believe) could account for this......but the sound quality was tinny, weak, soft.....in comparison to the older and not even Blue Ray edition. STILL, I always have loved Paul, his songs...his own that he sang and those written for others....as some of my favorite. I guess I still would have bought it, but was somewhat of a disappointment. Aloha from Hawaii!

This film to me is wonderful. Paul Anka was a favorite of mine ever since I was in my teens. His music and singing has always been the greatest. He sings these old songs just like he did when he was growing up. I love it and would recommend thisfilm and any of his music to everyone. Patricia A Stetler

I was kind of blown away by fact, you can see it, he's had no cosmetic surgery and yet is over 70 now and looks very good, voice strong, presents himself well and do know all he sings he wrote. I did so enjoy and bought another for one who remembered when he too was young and they were songs of the day, for many years.

Excellent music. Excellent performer. His music has lasted for decades and I hope will last for many decades to come.The band is of a superior quality with a good director.Daniel Willy and Graham Lear are one of the best percussion players in the world.My rate is 10 of 5.Get it, you will enjoy it.

Very disappointing for an entertainer of his caliber. The surround sound is terrible. You can only listen to the mono sound. Waste of money. If you enjoy watching an entertainer make the audience sing-a-long you may think this is good. Tired performance.

What can't you say about paul Anka, singer, songwriter, and entertainer 5 *****.. He is from the old school of how to entertain and auidience, that has been lost in the big arena of todays artists.. He is legend among legends... If you ever get a chance to see him life don't pass it up..

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Well recorded live concert and great performance by Paul Anka and his band

Great compilation of music by Paul Anka

先日、ＷＯＷＯＷで放送された「ＡＶＯセッション」という、スイスでのライブが素晴らしくて、ブルーレイにダビングしたのですが、それが商品になっていることを知って、購入しました。さすが、ブルーレイとあって、画質は最高です。音質も、５,１マスターで、ＷＯＷＯＷで放送されたものより、ずっといいです。さすがエンターティナー、曲間でのマイクパフォーマンスも、お客さんを盛り上げ、「さあ、遠慮しないで」と、写真にも気さくに応じてくれます。ヒットしたカヴァーアルバムから、ヴァン・へイレンの「ジャンプ」や、マイケル・ジャクソンと共作した「Ｔhis is it」など、聴くことができます。「Ｔhis is it」では、マイケルとの共演という、洒落た演出が憎いです。以下、演奏曲目です。１、Diana２、For Once in My Life３、You Are My Destiny４、Mack the Knife５、My Hometown６、Times of Your Life７、Jump８、This Is It９、Put Your Head on My Shoulder１０、Puppy Love１１、Lonely Boy１２、Eso Beso１３、She's a Lady１４、A Steel Guitar and a Glass of Wine１５、It Doesn't Matter Anymore１６、Oh Lonesome Me１７、Bye Bye Love１８、Crazy Love１９、G-Minor Vibe２０、My Way２１、New York, New York２２、Twist and Shout２３、Proud Mary２４、Diana (reprise)ＷＯＷＯＷでは、曲間のトークに字幕が付いていて、それがとても面白かったのですが、さすがに輸入盤ブルーレイには字幕はついていません。マイケルとの曲は印税は半分づつということで、問題なく解決したとか、家族、特に沢山の娘さんたちへの愛について、語っています。２００８年に来日したときは、「マイ・ウェイ」の演奏から「ダイアナ」へと突入し、客席から、ポールが登場するという演出だったらしいですが、今回、このライブでは、いきなり「ダイアナ」の演奏から始まっています。個人的には、完全なオープニングから聴きたかったです。基本的に、２００８年の時の構成と変わっていないライブのようです。当時、来日公演に行かれた人たちにとっても、記念となるディスクになるのではないでしょうか。オススメです。参考、購入した時の値段、２０３５円。

What can I say. He has been one of my all-time favorites. Lovely selection of music, old and new. Highly recommend this DVD, even if you are not to familiar with this singing.