Product Details

• Actors: James Last
• Directors: Stanley Dorman
• Format: Color, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Eagle Rock Ent
• DVD Release Date: April 8, 2003
• Run Time: 100 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00008OM60
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,276 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

The incredible James Last, heralded as one of the greatest arrangers of our time, is back with another rousing show of all time classics. James Last has a rich history in the world of music having sold more than 70 million records, written one of Elvis Presley's early hits as well as working closely with numerous other international music stars. His music programs have the unique ability to get the audience dancing in the halls whether they're at the live show or at home. The music in this show includes international favourites such as Mamma Mia and Dancing Queen by Abba, plus Volare, Rock Around The Clock and Doo Wah Diddy.

Track Listing:
1. Fanfare
2. Medley: Besame Mucho / A Gay Ranchero / Volare
3. Sunset At Flamingo Park
4. Mamma Mia
5. Rock Medley: Rock Around the Clock / See You Later Alligator / Hound Dog
6. Hero
7. Always On My Mind
8. G'schichten Aus Dem Wienerwald
9. Der Mai 1st Gekommen
10. Fernando
11. Gimme, Gimme, Gimme
12. Czardas (Monti)
13. Hip Hop Polka III
14. Dancing Queen
15. Nature Boy
16. Medley: Happy Music / Mexican Hat Dance
17. S.O.S.
18. Reel Express
19. Orange Blossom Special BR>20. Lean On Me
21. Hip Hop Polka I
22. Medley: Doo Wah Diddy / Hey Baby
23. You'll Be In My Heart

Bonus Material:
Behind The SCenes Documentary

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars James Last rules!, March 13, 2004

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B. Janssen (HEERLEN, Limburg Netherlands) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: James Last: A World of Music (DVD)

This concert is really superb! It's just as good as the Gentleman of music dvd, which you should also buy!
Own them both, they're a real treat.
This dvd includes also a 20min. documentary which is very interesting, because after seeing this I found out that James Last composed most of his songs himself. I always thought he played covers from other composers, but he did compose them himself. He even composed FOOL for Elvis!!
He's now over 70 years old, and has been in the business since the 50s.
He still shows people he's the man. He hasn't lost his touch.
He's also very full of energy for his age, he still jumps and dances on the stage while the orchestra is playing his music.
But while dancing he's also still conducting, with just his hands (he was the first conductor who didn't use a stick).
His orchestra consist of people from over 15 nationalities, and they all play really beautiful. Very talented people!
Because the track list in the editorial review is incomplete, and contains mistakes, I include the right track list in my review:
1. Fanfare
2. Medley: Besame Mucho / A Gay Ranchero / Volare
3. Sunset At Flamingo Park
4. Mamma Mia
5. Rock Medley: Rock Around The Clock / See You Later, Alligator / Hound Dog
6. Hero
7. Always On My Mind
8. Geschichten Aus Dem Wienerwald (stories from the Vienna woods)
9. Der Mai Ist Gekommen (May has come)
10. Fernando
11. Gimme, Gimme, Gimme
12. Czardas von (from) Monti
13. Hip Hop Polka 3: Anneliese/ Schutzenliesel/ Lustig ist das Zigeunerleben
14. Dancing Queen
15. Nature Boy
16. Medley: Happy Music / Mexican Hat Dance
17. S.O.S
18. Reel Express
19. Orange Blossom Special
20. Lean On Me
21. Hip Hop Polka 1: Fett polka/ Herz schmerz (heart ache) polka/ Sportpalast (sportspalce) polka
22. Medley: Doo Wah Diddy / Hey Baby
23. You'll Be In My Heart
Bonus Material : Behind The Scenes Documentary
100 minutes/ dts/ DS 5.1/ widescreen

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Fabulous James Last Concert!, April 22, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: James Last: A World of Music (DVD)

PBS viewers who recently were treated to portions of this fabulous James Last concert have much to look forward with this DVD. As James Last fans have come to expect, overall the sound is great but the fullness and clarity of the brass is absolutely superb! Again, fans will enjoy the personal energy of each of these accomplished musicians as they clearly enjoy being part of this large "musical family" representing approximately 18 nationalities.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars james last A world of music and James Last The gentleman of, October 26, 2004

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Mr. Peter J. Barker (Adelaide Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: James Last: A World of Music (DVD)

James Last for over 50 years has built up his status to become a legend in his own time: His taste in music and his top quality band and arrangements defy time: He appeals to young and old and I urge all whom see this recomendation to purchase at least one or both DVD's as you will surely be amazed by the enjoyment that yourself and your whole family will recieve from from this remarkable man whom has won no fewer than 300 top class music awards in his lifetime:
You will play this DVD many times just for the sheer entertainment that it gives: He is now 75 years young and he performs like a 25 year old: his musicians are absolutely outstanding in thier ability and effort to entertain you and your whole family young or old:
The music quality is outstanding to say the least: Do not miss the chance to see and hear what I believe is the best peoples band music arranger and composer perhaps of all time:
Peter Barker Australia: