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Culture Club: Greatest Hits

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Don't let the April 28 posting deter you. With all due respect, it was based on the 20 minute Amazon clip, NOT a viewing of the actual DVD.

I purchased the European (PAL) version of this DVD last fall (Virgin Records has a tendancy to release the good stuff in Europe first, then it comes to the U.S.). Based on the cover art and Amazon description, this is the U.S/Canada version (i.e., Region 1) of the European release. Thus, it is the COMPLETE video collection PLUS the A Kiss Across the Ocean concert.

It is an excellent compilation with all of the classic music videos and more. I had never seen the videos for Victims, Mistake No. 3 (check out that GIANT wedding cake!) and The Medal Song.

The complete listing from the European DVD:
PROMO VIDEOS:
01. Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?
02. Time (Clock Of The Heart)
03. I'll Tumble For Ya
04. Church Of The Poison Mind
05. Karma Chameleon
06. Victims
07. It's A Miracle
08. Miss Me Blind
09. The War Song
10. The Medal Song
11. Mistake No. 3
12. Love Is Love
13. Move Away
14. God Thank You Woman
15. I Just Wanna Be Loved
16. Your Kisses Are Charity
17. Cold Shoulder
DVD EXTRAS:
* A Kiss Across The Ocean - Live Concert 1983
Concert Tracks (in running order):
01. I'll Tumble For Ya
02. Mister Man
03. It's A Miracle
04. Karma Chameleon
05. Black Money
06. Love Twist
07. Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?
08. Miss Me Blind
09. Church Of The Poison Mind
10. Victims
11. Time (Clock Of The Heart)
12. White Boy
13. Melting Pot
*Greatest Moments 'Then & Now' - Interview 1998
*DVD Rom Section - Includes Discography, Screensaver, Weblinks, & Wallpaper

You won't be disappointed! This is the collection you've been waiting for plus some really cool extras!

Culture Club fans, run out and get this DVD when it comes out. It is so nice to see the Culture Club videos from the early 80's. Unlike a lot of other compilations (most recenly Peter Gabriel's "Play"), the producers of the DVD didn't screw with the track list. The videos appear on the DVD in order of release date, at least I think they do. The DVD opens up with "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me," which is followed up by the video for "Time (Clock of the Heart)." It is really great seeing the video for "Time" because it seems like this video hasn't been played on VH-1 Classic or other video outlets as much as some of the other videos over the years.

The videos from the first few albums were very influenced by Japanese Culture, most namely, "Miss Me Blind," "Love is Love," and "It's A Miracle." In the video for "War Song," George is wearing red hair and by the video "Move Away," George is sporting short hair. The new (1998/1999) videos are also included. "I Just Want To Be Loved" is a really great song with a reggae beat.

Yes, the DVD does include the concert "A Kiss Across The Ocean." It's nice to finally have this on DVD. Before the show starts you can see the many Culture Club fans dressed as George or various members of the group. The concert was much more simple than concerts of today or even a Duran Duran concert back in the day. The stage was small and intimate. There wasn't a huge video screen or special effects, George and the band and Helen Terry doing their thing.

Another cool extra is Culture Club Then and Now. There is an interview with the whole group. George is sporting a large hat and dreads. He has been sporting a bald look with paint as of late so it's hard to tell when this interview was recorded, maybe at their last reunion. I'm guessing the interview is from 1998 era? George is wearing the same hat that he wears in the "I Just Want To Be Loved" video. It's a great DVD and a lot of time and effort was put into it. The video quality looks about the same, it is not quite as sharp as I expected.

This DVD includes 17 music videos, including three from their reunion album, "Don't Mind If I Do". The 1983 concert is also included, as an extra feature, making this a great value. I love blue-eyed soul, and Boy George is one of the best in the genre.

I'd walk ten thousand miles to obtain this collection of greats.
This DVD is a must for the Culture Club / Pop Music fan. The sound is extreme to the degree of tears, this resoration is grand and over-the-top. The imagery is as clear as the blue sky. You'll find all these great moments in time preserved better than the originals. Such a great transfer.

Also note, the track / video listings are accurately chronological. "Do You Really..." starts off the fun and you're crying by the time "Cold Shoulder" fades to black..... I've always been a fan of accuracy when dealing with compilations. That's done to perfection here.

Special treats were "The Medal Song", "God Thank You Woman" and "Cold Shoulder". I'd not had the intense pleasure to view these gems until I purchased this DVD. I found myself "whisked" back to a time of great music and imagery. Some compositions just don't ever get dated.

The short interview session is a gem as well. To see the group interact in a mundane way makes the music that much more esoteric.

"A Kiss Across The Ocean.." is nicely transferred too. The sound and picture quality is superb.

Clutching to my lipstick traces, don't make Mistake No. 4, purchase this DVD for your 'spiritualtainment'.

This CD & DVD made me so happy. I had a party and my friends and I all danced for hours! I had a lot of these songs during the 80's but on cassette tapes that haven't survived. This Album/DVD rules!

A Must Buy!

Hats off to a remarkable pop music band who've evolved into something special over the past 20 years. Thank God this DVD of Culture Club hits has arrived! I was wondering when something like this would happen. Having only seen 1 video from "CC" (Mistake #3) since they began, I'm more than happy to own this DVD. It's packed with the "visual" aspects of the music I grew up to + some new songs from the later years. I don't think I've seen a "1 Disc" video compilation with so much stuff on it. There's so much to see & enjoy...it's totally worth the wait.

Watching Boy George & the band mature & evolve into what they've become over the years is pleasing. I couldn't help but smile while watching BG's shy smile light up the screen in each video. And his eyes....they're so expressive. God...why am I only discovering these videos now?

BG's makeup & costumes (hats, coats, pants, etc) has improved, as well as his singing style. In "YOUR KISSES ARE CHARITY", he's more on the plump side with pitch black hair. I've never seen such sexy eyes on a man...and such perfection in any artist's makeup! And....BG is just about the only person I've seen continue onto fame in 20 years, despite his "hit & miss" solo recordings.

To think...CC started with their hits "KARMA CHAMELEON" & "CHURCH OF THE POISON MIND". They sounded great then, but only got better over the last 20 years. I enjoyed watching the live concert footage because I appreciate these 4 guys even more than if I were to just watch the music videos.

This is the tracklisting of the DVD:

PROMO VIDEOS:
01. Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?
02. Time (Clock Of The Heart)
03. I'll Tumble For Ya
04. Church Of The Poison Mind
05. Karma Chameleon
06. Victims
07. It's A Miracle
08. Miss Me Blind
09. The War Song
10. The Medal Song
11. Mistake No. 3
12. Love Is Love
13. Move Away
14. God Thank You Woman
15. I Just Wanna Be Loved
16. Your Kisses Are Charity
17. Cold Shoulder

DVD EXTRAS:
* A Kiss Across The Ocean - Live Concert 1983
Concert Tracks (in running order):
01. I'll Tumble For Ya
02. Mister Man
03. It's A Miracle
04. Karma Chameleon
05. Black Money
06. Love Twist
07. Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?
08. Miss Me Blind
09. Church Of The Poison Mind
10. Victims
11. Time (Clock Of The Heart)
12. White Boy
13. Melting Pot

*Greatest Moments 'Then & Now' - Interview 1998
*DVD Rom Section - Includes Discography, Screensaver, Weblinks, & Wallpaper

I love the artwork & packaging. It's simple, yet well put together. Stunning photos of BG and the front cover of the layout is gorgeous. I've always wanted to purchase & play CC with pride...and that's exactly what I've done!
Without a doubt, I highly recommend this DVD to anyone...because "NOSTALGIA STARTS HERE!!!"

I am really overwhelmed. This is definitely, absolutely the best DVD I own! The almost twenty dollars it cost is so inexpensive, I feel I should have paid more. This collection contains music I listened to and enjoyed the most growing up. I recall how my dad hated seeing pictures of Boy George in the house when I was 14 years old. He hated that his only son worshipped a boy in drag! It wasn't the make-up or the flamboyant, outlandish clothes that mattered to me though -- it was the songs. From Time (Clock of the Heart) and Victims, to the more recent I Just Wanna Be Loved and Cold Shoulder, Culture Club was, and continues to be, a purveyor of some of the most memorable and timeless pop. George's over-the-top, gender-bending, cross-dressing personality/image only completed the package that ultimately, transcended the squeamishness of the era and gave the band global appeal and success. Unfortunately, he doesn't sing as well as he used to. Today, his almost damaged voice is scratchy and grating, and I was appalled to see him perform in the band's 20th anniversary concert at the Royal Albert Hall. In this greatest hits DVD, I can just remember Culture Club at their brightest, fightingest best. The way I would always want to. Thanks guys, for everything. :-)

This Culture Club DVD is so good. With every clip of 'Kissing to be Clever' to 'Don't Mind if I do' the interview is a bonus with them all filmed around the 1999 reunion tour.

The only thing it left off would have been a commentary by the boys on the clips but I guess we can't have everything.

A worthy addition to any fan of Culture Club.

At last we have an excellent dvd of videos from the most colorful band from the 80s (aside from the Pet Shop Boys). The videos from the 2000 cd is worth the price of this dvd. Those Boy George eyes along with those John Moss eyes highlight the sounds and songs of this dvd. This dvd is a definite MUST for any CC lover. Even the video with highlights of Boy George's adventures in Hare Krsna Land is worth it all. Now bring on the Boy George solo videos and we can go back to Lord Krsna a happy fan. Peace.

I've been a fan of Boy George and Culture Club from day one and here I am, in my mid-thirties still faithful and devoted. When this greatest hits DVD was released, I was so very pleased to get my hands on it. It's a must have for every true fan. I loved seeing all their videos from "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?" to "Cold Shoulder" and not to mention the other goodies featured on this DVD including Kiss Across the Ocean and the Then and Now interview. It was awesome watching how much they've changed and laughing along with them too. I know all good things must come to an end as did Culture Club but they still rock my world. This DVD will rock yours too!!!