Listmania!
Ultimate Music DVDs
The Who -- The Kids Are Alright Special Edition (2 discs) [1979] (NTSC)The Who -- The Kids Are Alright Special Edition (2 discs) [1979] (NTSC)
Buy used from: £5.99
The greatest music DVD about the greatest band ever. This has some awesome performances by the Who and many amusing vignettes with Moonie. Best bit: Won't Get Fooled Again (complete with knee slide)
The Last Waltz [1978]The Last Waltz [1978]
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £3.90
Outstanding. The moment when music films claimed the right to be seen as more than just a souvenir. A cluster of stars perform but the best moments belong to The Band. Best bit: It Makes No Difference
The Who - 30 Years Of Maximum R 'n' B LiveThe Who - 30 Years Of Maximum R 'n' B Live
Buy used from: £11.69
Not easily available now but try and get your hands on it. Rare and powerful performances from the 'orrible 'oo. Best bit: 5.15
The Beatles : Anthology [1995]The Beatles : Anthology [1995]
Buy new: £43.09 / Used from: £29.50
A superb collection. The ultimate history of the most influential band ever. Amusing and revealing with great music. Best bit: The final roof-top gig
Eric Clapton - Live In Hyde Park [1996]Eric Clapton - Live In Hyde Park [1996]
Buy new: £13.98 / Used from: £26.13
One of E.C's best gigs in recent times. Great performances by a very tight band and frightening guitar work. Best bit: Five Long Years
Concert For George [2003]Concert For George [2003]
Buy new: £14.98 / Used from: £14.50
A fitting tribute led by Clapton. Tight band performances and many surprise guests. Best bit: Isn't It A Pity
Eric Clapton And Friends - Live 1986Eric Clapton And Friends - Live 1986
Buy used from: £8.50
Good concert with Phil Collins on drums (during Clapton's much derided Collins years). Some great guitar and a good sound throughout. Best bit: Layla (What else?!)
The Who and Guests - Live at the Albert Hall [2001]The Who and Guests - Live at the Albert Hall [2001] by The & Guests Who
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £3.95
Entwistle and Townshend are supreme in this recent Who gig. The special guests don't seem to add to proceedings, unfortunately. Best bit: 5.15 (bass solo)
Concert For Bangladesh [2005]Concert For Bangladesh [2005]
Buy new: £14.98 / Used from: £13.97
The legendary concert with much improved sound. Good performances. Clapton does his best despite being drugged to the nudgers and poor guitar choice. Best bit: That's the Way God Planned It
The Shadows - The Final TourThe Shadows - The Final Tour
Buy new: £6.98 / Used from: £5.35
One for the older people among you. I'm young but it's still a good fun gig. Hank is actually very talented. Best bit: Guitar Tango