Ronnie Milsap - Live
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Actor: Adam Hampton, Jamie Brantley, Rhonda Hampton, Rodney Edmondson, Warren GowerBrand: Image Entertainment
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 90 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-09-24
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Image Entertainment
Movie Reviews of Ronnie Milsap - Live
Movie Review: One of America's Greatest Singers In Concert!
Summary: 5 Stars
Ronnie Milsap has always been a highly entertaining live performer, and a Milsap concert video had been long overdue for years. This is an excellent concert from January 2002 that showcases the great singing, piano playing, and musical diversity that makes Milsap one of America's greatest {and underrated} musical talents.
Looking young and healthy at age 59, it is clear from the opening song "Don't you know how much I love you" that Milsap had lost none of his musical powers. Ronnie's strong vocal attack and fine piano playing stand undiminished. What might be suprising to some who watch this is the small amount of pure country music in this show from a man who is supposed to be a country singer. Milsap is one of the most versatile singers in the business, and you will hear him tackle rock n' roll, doo wop, pop standards, and a little R&B in this concert to go along with his country hits. Ronnie is backed by a tight and professional five piece band that includes his long-time guitar player Jamie Brantley who provides fine guitar work and backing vocals throughout.
Highlights of the concert include a strong version of "Smokey Mountain Rain" and a performance of Ronnie's great rocker "Stranger in my House" with the chorus of the rock classic "We're an American Band" inserted in the middle of the song. There is also some fine vocal harmony from Ronnie and the band during the lively doo-wop segment, and a medley of Milsap hits where he wails out the final note on "What a difference you've made in my life" to a standing ovation from the audience. I personally think "It was Almost like a Song" should've been taken out of the hits medley since this is truly one of Milsap's greatest songs that deserves to be presented by itself.
Milsap's soaring and heartfelt vocal performance on the beautiful Mickey Newbury composition "The Future is not what it used to be" is another highlight here which offers stunning proof that a 60 year old Ronnie Milsap literally blows away any male vocalist on the charts today! This overlooked masterpiece was first recorded by Ronnie in 1977 but was never released as a single as it should've been. It ranks among the greatest songs he ever recorded and should've been a chart-topping smash!
Ronnie shows off his smooth-as-silk crooning ability during a nice set of jazzy pop standards with a large horn section behind him, but the true highlight of this concert is saved for the end with Milsap's dynamic "Piano Man Medley" where he rocks out on the piano like Jerry Lee Lewis and does some great impersonations of Floyd Cramer and Ray Charles! Ronnie has been closing his concerts with this crowd-pleaser for many years and it brings down the house everytime. Unfortunately Ronnie doesn't climb on top of the piano like he used to do during this medley, but we do see him playing the piano with his foot during the rockin' version of Little Richard's "Lucille".
The excellent bonus interview gives us a glimpse of the warm human being behind the talent. Milsap tells a funny story about his days as a white R&B singer in the 60's and mentions the "whole new set of rules in mainstream country music" that prompted him to record his grammy-nominated CD "Just for a Thrill". This is a must-have for anyone with an interest in Ronnie Milsap, or anyone who appreciates real musical talent. Put some "MILSAP MAGIC" in your collection with a copy of this DVD.
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