Thank You Australia Concert: Live 1976 | 
 enlarge | Actor: Neil Diamond
Studio: Eagle Rock Ent
Category: DVD
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Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 8541
Format: Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Live, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 177
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 30256
UPC: 801213025695
EAN: 0801213025695
ASIN: B0018TLRVS
Theatrical Release Date: July 1, 2008
Release Date: July 1, 2008
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Description
Neil Diamond is an American legend. He is one of the finest and most successful songwriters of the last forty years as well as being a multi-platinum selling recording artist and one of the most dynamic and consummate live performers of his generation. This concert from the Sydney Sports Stadium was the culmination of his Australia & New Zealand tour in 1976, an event that marked his comeback to the live stage after a creatively fruitful four year sabbatical from live performance. The vast crowd was typical of this record-breaking tour, still one of the most memorable in Australian history, and Neil Diamond delivered the enthralling performance of a true showman. TRACK LISTING 1) Missa 2)Soolaimon 3) Play Me 4) Solitary Man 5) Cherry Cherry 6) Sweet Caroline 7) The Last Picasso 8) Longfellow Serenade 9) Song Sung Blue 10) Cracklin' Rosie 11) Holly Holy 12) I Am...I Said 13) Anthem 14) Be 15) Dear Father 16) Skybird 17) Lonely Looking Sky 18) Anthem (reprise) 19) Be (reprise) 20) Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show 21) I've Been This Way Before Bonus Features * Restored version of "Morningside", a track that was partly cut due to a commercial break in the original live broadcast. * 50-minute interview with Neil Diamond filmed during the Australian tour. * Neil Diamond's on stage commercial breaks. * Behind The Scenes: David Frost's original build-up to the concert for Channel 9 TV. * Photo Gallery. * English Closed Captioning throughout the performance.
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1976... The Final Frontier for Neil Diamond October 7, 2008
I can't believe the negative reviews! This is by far the best Neil Diamond DVD out there! Sure, if you like all that Heartlight/Coming-to-America/Bring-me-no-flowers crap, and if you like his glittery costumes and Vegas schtick, then you'll hate this DVD. Mainly because ND was still a great songwriter/performer at this point. After 1976, Neil slowly moved into the realm of shlocky muzak balladeer, down there with Lionel Richie & Leo Sayer. Some reviewers complain about the sound. If you have a decent stereo TV, this sounds fine. Just turn it up. Those with 5.1 surround sound and a pristine home theater will hate this and most 60's & '70's DVD's. Such people wouldn't be happy unless Neil played in their freaking living room! Yes, I think Hot August Night is his undisputed peak, but until that is released on DVD, this Australian show stands as classic Neil Diamond. I subtract one star for the cheesy '70's synthesizer that replaces counter-melody guitar lines on Cracklin' Rosie & a few others. Thankfully, there are no disco songs to cringe over.
 Nostalgia but with terrible sound September 10, 2008
To tell you the truth I was looking forward to getting the Neil Diamond Live DVD from Australia. But the sound quality is bad and because of that I haven't watched it right though. I will one day.
The audience sounds like they are in a tunnel and that becomes distracting. The original production was not particularly good. It is from 1976 and was a TV concert but this DVD release seems without any enhancement and is a wasted opportunity.
 Diamond concert dvd August 28, 2008
I recommend this dvd to any Neil Diamond fan. It is a wonderful concert plus an excellent interview.
Highly Recommended! August 23, 2008
I was quite happy to see this dvd being offered here. This video really captures Neil the way he performed in the mid 70's. The songs and performances are excellent throughout. Included in the set is an intimate and at times very revealing in-studio interview with Neil.
The packaging on this set is top notch as well. Along with a nice booklet with photos and info on the concert, there is a mini poster, which is a reproduction from the Sydney Independent. Now maybe we can get Love at the Greek and some other shows from this era on dvd!
Morningside & Jonathan Livingston Seagull are HERE!! August 14, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
It is extremely rare to have concert footage that includes Jonathan Livingston Seagull and Morningside. This DVD live in Australia performance in front of 38,000 Aussies has an extensive song selection from the amazing Jonathan Livingston Seagull: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack OR Jonathan Livingston Seagull: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. It's rare to ever hear this on his concerts. So many beautiful and fun songs are here.
At one time, Diamond gets comfortable chatting with the audience, engaging them into Song Sung Blue. This audience participation went on a little too long! Time is precious in concerts and I would much rather hear the performer.
Morningside is here!
What is more rare and a wonderful addition included in the special features is Morningside! If you ever want the best version of Morningside, try the double CD, Neil Diamond - The Greatest Hits (1966-1992)an amazing and mesmerizing live treasure of that song.
Interview with Neil
A lengthy interview reveals who Neil Diamond is, Forget that the interviewer had the audacity to ask him how much money he had!! Wow! When asked, Diamond explained that a benefit with financial gain is to buy your privacy, freedom, which average person doesn't need to do.
The interviewer also tried to pigeonhole Diamond into exploring the question about getting "a message" out. Diamond clearly and often explained his music is about emotions, feelings, thoughts and not "a message."
Since the DVD is from a 1976 concert, the sound is good! He dressed good, and looks good!! The features are few, but listen to the interview! It would have been nice to have a stereo effect, but hey, anything by him is a treat!! I recommend another classic performance Neil Diamond: Love at the Greek. I doubt if this is on DVD, but is another best! ......Rizzo
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