Chicago - Live by Request
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Movie Reviews of Chicago - Live by Request
Movie Review: Make Me Smile
Summary: 5 Stars
Someone downgraded this performance in another review. Having watched this band from the start, meeting them and having other videos they did, this is a darn good performance. I am a drummer of 45 yrs so I am well qualified to say this concert on A&E is as good as anything else they have done. I totally disagree with the person who gave them a bad review. Buy it if you like the group!Movie Review: A GREAT CHICAGO CONCERT!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I SAW THIS PROGRAM ON A&E AND I WAS HOPING THAT IT WOULD ONE DAY MAKE IT'S WAY TO DVD!!THESE GUYS HAVE BEEN MAKING GREAT MUSIC FOR MANY YEARS NOW AND THIS DVD WILL BE A CHANCE FOR THE FANS TO ENJOY A CHICAGO PERFORMANCE FROM THEIR OWN LIVING ROOMS!!!
Movie Review: Really worth the $$
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow, that last reviewer thought this was awful? It's absolutely a great DVD. If you're a fan of Chicago, you'll love it. If you're not, I can't see how you won't become one. They play the you-know-what out of this stuff. By far the best Chicago DVD out.Movie Review: Fantastic!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love Chicago and this is by far one of the best DVD's that highlights their musicianship. I would recommend this DVD to anyone that is or isn't a fan, it's fantastic!!!Movie Review: How I Missed Peter Cetera
Summary: 4 Stars
Chicago has always been my favourite band and watching them live on this DVD is very exciting. I've seen some of their live documentaries post Chicago 17 and I have to admit that I hate them all. Especially at Jason Scheff (replaced Peter Cetera since Chicago 18 (1987)) which voice character IMHO didn't fit Cetera's parts. Luckily on Live By Request he only lead on several songs. Cetera's trademark on If You Leave Me Now and Old Days were handled by their latest guitarist, Keith Howland. This new dude did better than Jason. However, Jason's bass playing's getting better. I love his bass style.The brass section was always good as I remember. I love their jokes and they really enjoyed receiving every phonecalls. Robert Lamm seemed ok, although it looked like his mood was somewhere else. He's acting nice but not as enthusiastic as the other original members. But his singing and piano playing were always good as always. The drummer, Tris Imboden, was very energetic. He's a valuable asset for the band. As for Bill Champlin, the camera and sound didn't much exploit him. Perhaps his keyboard only blocked Lamm's parts. He also seemed difficult on hitting some notes. Perhaps because of the age.
Overall it was an incredible performance. Although not as explosive as Earth Wind & Fire, who also had their Live By Request some years before. The songs requested by fans were also great. Some unexpected songs they requested. At least I didn't recall Chicago ever played those songs recently (Old Days, Feeling Stronger Everyday). Too bad nobody requested my favourite, Byblos. Anyway, only Terry Kath could play the song perfectly.
Just after the show ended, I realize how I missed Peter Cetera so much. Why couldn't they just make a reunion show?