Product Details

• Actors: Neil Diamond, Richard Bennett, Vince Charles, King Errisson, Tom Hensley
• Directors: Dwight Hemion, Peter Israelson
• Writers: Gary Smith, Ann Elder, Kenny Solms, Toem Perew
• Producers: Dwight Hemion, Courtney B. Conte, Gary Smith, Jon Small
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Sony
• DVD Release Date: October 1, 1997
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 1573300357
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,531 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Neil Diamond - Greatest Hits Live" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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GREATEST HITS LIVE - DVD Movie

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104 of 104 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Example Of Diamond's Legendary Performance Style, February 7, 2001

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Ron (Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Neil Diamond - Greatest Hits Live (DVD)

This DVD is indeed in Dolby 5.1. As a previous reviewer mentioned, it defaults to Dolby PCM but can quickly be changed in the AUDIO menu of the DVD.

The audio and video on this DVD are extremely well done. The sound is better - than - CD quality and the performance was edited to perfection. The crew truly captured the concert in its entirety: Neil, crowd, band, and lights. The different camera angels work to further enhance this divine display of talent.

As for the concert, Diamond once again poured out his heart and soul for his beloved fans who couldn't contain themselves on such rocking numbers as "I'm Alive" and "Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show." It is clear from this performance, as it has been through all of his songs and other concerts, that the fans ARE his life.

Neil is at his best in this show, belting out beautiful slow tunes as well as spine - chilling renditions of his more vivacious hits. His medley tribute to John Lennon consistently brings tears to my eyes when I watch it. We get a REAL treat when he sings "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" with Linda Press, his female vocalist. They are perfect together. Their amazing chemistry translates into a version of the song that is superior to his duet with Barbra Steisand.

Here's the bottom line: If you get the slightest bit of joy from listening to one of Neil's songs, you HAVE to buy this DVD.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not his best! But sometimes anything by him will do!!, April 9, 2003

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Rizzo (Nowhere) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Greatest Hits Live [VHS] (VHS Tape)

If you want to see the best Neil Diamond Live Concert, get his late 70s "Love at the Greek." He will never perform like that again! This one doesn't come close, but hey, sometimes concert performances are rare and you have to settle for anything.

As usual, he has the audience revved up and interactive. The man is a true performer. But, for "I Am I Said", that passionate, lonesome feeling he is able to emote just doesn't come through on this show. "Headed For the Future" shows the music video he did for this song.

Filmed live at the Aquarius Theatre in Los Angeles in 1988 and it is punctuated by his 80s music with the few 70s classics included the fun "Forever in Blue Jeans." He also offers a tribute song to John Lennon.

Linda Press, the sole female in the band joins him for millionth time for "You Don't Bring Me Flowers." Neil, give that poor girl another song too sing! She has been doing this song and only this song at your concerts for years, even today!!!

So, enjoy an o.k. performance, but for a magical experience get "Love at the Greek." .....MzRizz

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hey everyone, it is in Dolby 5.1, July 10, 2000

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David Buchanan (Highlands Ranch, Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Neil Diamond - Greatest Hits Live (DVD)

Just read some of the other reviews of Neil Diamond's DVD. There seems to be some confusion if it is in Dolby 5.1. It is in 5.1. The problem is it defaults to PCM. So go to the main menu and select the audio button and you will see the 5.1. I also recommend increasing the center channel volume about 4db. This is a must for Neil Diamond fans. Sound and video are well done.