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Live Kisses captures Paul McCartney performing the songs from his acclaimed Kisses On The Bottom album live from the legendary Capitol Studios in Hollywood. Paul is joined by a virtuoso group of musicians led by Diana Krall on the piano in these sparkling renditions of classic songs from the American songbook and the wonderful new song My Valentine. In between the songs there are interview clips with Paul, Diana Krall and many of those involved in the recording of the Kisses On The Bottom album. This is an intimate and charming performance which adds yet another facet to Paul McCartney's already broad canvas of talents. / Package includes spectacular concert footage with a cast of top-flight musicians, exclusive promo videos directed by Paul himself, behind the scenes interviews and a 40 page hardback book featuring an extensive collection of photographs from the event and rehearsals. / Bonus Features:
All six versions of the video for My Valentine featuring Natalie Portman & Johnny Depp plus a behind the scenes featurette; Interview with Paul McCartney and producer Tony LiPuma on the making of the Kisses On The Bottom album; Kisses On The Bottom photoshoot versions 1 and 2. /Track Listing:
1) I 'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter 2) Home (When Shadows Fall) 3) It's Only A Paper Moon 4) The Glory Of Love 5) More I Cannot Wish You 6) We Three (My Echo, My Shadow And Me) 7) Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive 8) My Valentine 9) Always 10) My Very Good Friend The Milkman 11) Bye Bye Blackbird 12) Get Yourself Another Fool 13) My One And Only Love
All six versions of the video for My Valentine featuring Natalie Portman & Johnny Depp plus a behind the scenes featurette; Interview with Paul McCartney and producer Tony LiPuma on the making of the Kisses On The Bottom album; Kisses On The Bottom photoshoot versions 1 and 2. /Track Listing:
1) I 'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter 2) Home (When Shadows Fall) 3) It's Only A Paper Moon 4) The Glory Of Love 5) More I Cannot Wish You 6) We Three (My Echo, My Shadow And Me) 7) Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive 8) My Valentine 9) Always 10) My Very Good Friend The Milkman 11) Bye Bye Blackbird 12) Get Yourself Another Fool 13) My One And Only Love
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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I saw the abbreviated version of LIVE KISSES on PBS. I hadn't expected to enjoy it as I didn't care much for KISSES ON THE BOTTOM, thinking Paul's voice was weak and any real energy lacking.
Much to my surprise and delight, LIVE KISSES is a highly enjoyable experience. Paul's voice sounds a lot stronger in these sessions, and he's clearly enjoying himself, as are the band. Their performance is also much more energetic and loose. I thought the bass player, John Clayton, excelled in particular.
The interviews between songs were interesting and delved into the history of Capitol Studios, as well as Paul's love for the material. It really came through in his performance. I'm certain the unedited version on DVD will be even better. The bonus material--the videos of "My Valentine" and the interview about the making of the album--are icing on the cake.
Highly recommended for all McCartney fans, as well as lovers of standards.
Much to my surprise and delight, LIVE KISSES is a highly enjoyable experience. Paul's voice sounds a lot stronger in these sessions, and he's clearly enjoying himself, as are the band. Their performance is also much more energetic and loose. I thought the bass player, John Clayton, excelled in particular.
The interviews between songs were interesting and delved into the history of Capitol Studios, as well as Paul's love for the material. It really came through in his performance. I'm certain the unedited version on DVD will be even better. The bonus material--the videos of "My Valentine" and the interview about the making of the album--are icing on the cake.
Highly recommended for all McCartney fans, as well as lovers of standards.
32 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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On February 9, 2012, 69 year old Sir Paul McCartney filmed and recorded LIVE KISSES at Capitol Records Studios in Hollywood- a collaboration of some of the most beautiful old American classic love and hope songs that Sir Paul recalls from his childhood family gatherings. I don't know if this is a co-incidence or not, but these heavenly songs were recorded and filmed exactly 48 years since The Beatles first U.S. appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964. It's a wonderful co-incidence as these songs are just as wonderful to listen to as those early Beatles hits.
Of all the Beatles, for me, Paul was totally and completely about love, and this latest beautiful achievement of Paul's is a testament to that. I always felt that John was more political, George spiritual, Ringo very rhythmic and Paul was pure love. I know Paul's voice at 70 is not as powerful as when he had to out scream thousands of fans back in the sixties, but his voice is softly powerful, as it should be for these beautiful classic songs. His voice is so beautifully strong, you wish he would have recorded about a hundred more of these old favorites for this dvd. I am a child of the fifties, but my mother had a piano and sang many of these 1920's and 1930's songs to me, that she learned as a child, so I know many of these lyrics and can't help but sing along.
Live Kisses is produced by grammy winning producer Tommy LiPuma, conducted by Alan Broadbent, with the talents of Al Schmitt in the control room, Diana Krall at the piano, John Clayton, Karriem Riggins, John Pizzarelli on guitar, Anthony Wilson and Mike Mainieri. Paul strictly sings on this dvd and the harmony he creates with his drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. on three of the songs including I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter, is simply pure magic. The talented Joe Walsh (James Gang, Eagles) outdoes himself with his beautiful guitar work on McCartney's MY VALENTINE and also on GET YOURSELF ANOTHER FOOL. Included, besides these beautiful heavenly songs, are interviews with Paul, Diana Krall, Tony LiPuma, Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder. There are more extras as well.
The 13 Classic American Songs Included Are:
01.) I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter (1935 Ahlert/Young)- Fats Waller hit
02.) Home (When Shadows Fall) (1932 Van Steeden/Clarkson/Clarkson)- Rudy Vallee hit
03.) It's Only A Paper Moon (1933 Arlen/Harburg/Rose)- Count Basie hit
04.) The Glory Of Love (1936 Hill)- Andrew Sisters hit
05.) More I Cannot Wish You (1950 Loesser)- Guys & Dolls hit
06.) We Three (My Echo, My Shadow & Me) (1939 Cogane,Mysels, Robertson)- The Ink Spots hit
07.) Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive (1944 Mercer/Arlen)- Andrew Sisters hit
08.) My Valentine (Paul McCartney)
09.) Always (1925 Berlin)- The Ink Spots, Frank Sinatra hit
10.) My Very Good Friend The Milkman (1935 Spina /Burke)- Fats Waller hit
11.) Bye Bye Blackbird (1926 Henderson/Dixon)- Gene Austin, Eddie Cantor hit
12.) Get Yourself Another Fool (1949 Haywood/Tucker)- Charles Brown, Sam Cooke hit
13.) My One And Only Love (1952 Wood/Mellin)- Frank Sinatra hit
With Paul using only his voice, and not his other instruments of his bass, guitar and piano, he really focuses on the beauty of the sentimental lyrics, and what you get is pure magic beautifully sung with the gorgeous music accompanying him. I first heard Paul singing these classics in the kitchen while cooking and asked my husband what he was watching on tv- when he said Paul McCartney- I almost fell over, as I would never recognize Paul doing these American classics. He is simply amazing!
As much as I love all these old 20's, 30's depression, 40's war years and 50's songs, I adore Irving Berlin's ALWAYS. You can feel the love in the words, as Irving Berlin wrote this song for the woman he wanted to marry, but whose father forbid it. Because Irving was a struggling poor Jewish writer and was in love with a wealthy Christian woman Ellin Mackay, Ellin's father forbid she see him, so he sent her overseas to Europe. Irving didn't let an ocean stop him from telling his beloved Ellin that he loved her, so he wrote ALWAYS and it played on the radios all over the world. When Ellin heard it, she couldn't believe how much Irving loved her and married him against her father's wishes. The words are so fitting- I'll Be Loving You Always- as I have always felt that Paul McCartney's music has always said the same thing to not only his girlfriends or wives, but to his fans. From the first time I heard The Beatles sing, Til There Was You, Paul was the Irving Berlin of my 60's generation. He just knows how to make you feel love.
If you are a McCartney fan or simply love the old American Classic Songs from the 20's, 30's, 40's and 50's, you will love LIVE KISSES, and I guarantee you will not be able to keep from singing along and wish there was much more of this beautiful music from Sir Paul! And to Sir Paul who just keeps on giving us fans such beautiful unexpected gifts- I say to you from your fans- We'll Be Loving You Always And Thank You Sir Paul For Yet Another Gift Of Love!
Of all the Beatles, for me, Paul was totally and completely about love, and this latest beautiful achievement of Paul's is a testament to that. I always felt that John was more political, George spiritual, Ringo very rhythmic and Paul was pure love. I know Paul's voice at 70 is not as powerful as when he had to out scream thousands of fans back in the sixties, but his voice is softly powerful, as it should be for these beautiful classic songs. His voice is so beautifully strong, you wish he would have recorded about a hundred more of these old favorites for this dvd. I am a child of the fifties, but my mother had a piano and sang many of these 1920's and 1930's songs to me, that she learned as a child, so I know many of these lyrics and can't help but sing along.
Live Kisses is produced by grammy winning producer Tommy LiPuma, conducted by Alan Broadbent, with the talents of Al Schmitt in the control room, Diana Krall at the piano, John Clayton, Karriem Riggins, John Pizzarelli on guitar, Anthony Wilson and Mike Mainieri. Paul strictly sings on this dvd and the harmony he creates with his drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. on three of the songs including I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter, is simply pure magic. The talented Joe Walsh (James Gang, Eagles) outdoes himself with his beautiful guitar work on McCartney's MY VALENTINE and also on GET YOURSELF ANOTHER FOOL. Included, besides these beautiful heavenly songs, are interviews with Paul, Diana Krall, Tony LiPuma, Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder. There are more extras as well.
The 13 Classic American Songs Included Are:
01.) I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter (1935 Ahlert/Young)- Fats Waller hit
02.) Home (When Shadows Fall) (1932 Van Steeden/Clarkson/Clarkson)- Rudy Vallee hit
03.) It's Only A Paper Moon (1933 Arlen/Harburg/Rose)- Count Basie hit
04.) The Glory Of Love (1936 Hill)- Andrew Sisters hit
05.) More I Cannot Wish You (1950 Loesser)- Guys & Dolls hit
06.) We Three (My Echo, My Shadow & Me) (1939 Cogane,Mysels, Robertson)- The Ink Spots hit
07.) Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive (1944 Mercer/Arlen)- Andrew Sisters hit
08.) My Valentine (Paul McCartney)
09.) Always (1925 Berlin)- The Ink Spots, Frank Sinatra hit
10.) My Very Good Friend The Milkman (1935 Spina /Burke)- Fats Waller hit
11.) Bye Bye Blackbird (1926 Henderson/Dixon)- Gene Austin, Eddie Cantor hit
12.) Get Yourself Another Fool (1949 Haywood/Tucker)- Charles Brown, Sam Cooke hit
13.) My One And Only Love (1952 Wood/Mellin)- Frank Sinatra hit
With Paul using only his voice, and not his other instruments of his bass, guitar and piano, he really focuses on the beauty of the sentimental lyrics, and what you get is pure magic beautifully sung with the gorgeous music accompanying him. I first heard Paul singing these classics in the kitchen while cooking and asked my husband what he was watching on tv- when he said Paul McCartney- I almost fell over, as I would never recognize Paul doing these American classics. He is simply amazing!
As much as I love all these old 20's, 30's depression, 40's war years and 50's songs, I adore Irving Berlin's ALWAYS. You can feel the love in the words, as Irving Berlin wrote this song for the woman he wanted to marry, but whose father forbid it. Because Irving was a struggling poor Jewish writer and was in love with a wealthy Christian woman Ellin Mackay, Ellin's father forbid she see him, so he sent her overseas to Europe. Irving didn't let an ocean stop him from telling his beloved Ellin that he loved her, so he wrote ALWAYS and it played on the radios all over the world. When Ellin heard it, she couldn't believe how much Irving loved her and married him against her father's wishes. The words are so fitting- I'll Be Loving You Always- as I have always felt that Paul McCartney's music has always said the same thing to not only his girlfriends or wives, but to his fans. From the first time I heard The Beatles sing, Til There Was You, Paul was the Irving Berlin of my 60's generation. He just knows how to make you feel love.
If you are a McCartney fan or simply love the old American Classic Songs from the 20's, 30's, 40's and 50's, you will love LIVE KISSES, and I guarantee you will not be able to keep from singing along and wish there was much more of this beautiful music from Sir Paul! And to Sir Paul who just keeps on giving us fans such beautiful unexpected gifts- I say to you from your fans- We'll Be Loving You Always And Thank You Sir Paul For Yet Another Gift Of Love!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Well-done tribute to the American Songbook by Sir Paul. Nice packaging too!
November 29, 2012
Format:DVD
As a fan of the Great American Songbook, I was curious to hear Paul McCartney's "Kisses on The Bottom" CD when it was released last year. I though he did a credible job in the covers though I thought his voice was a bit off. Still, I felt, he gave new exposure to songs I still play on my 78rpm records. I missed the live stream and the PBS special of this "studio concert" version of the songs from the album so the DVD package was my first viewing.
To make things clear, though the 75-minute centerpiece of this DVD was taped in the studio, with Paul wearing headphones, this was not the actual recording session for the KOTB CD. This was a re-creation with most of the original musicians. While Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder were on the CD, they are not performing here, though there are interview clips.
The package gives a running time of 127 minutes but be aware that this includes the FIVE versions of the "My Valentine" music video as well as two promo videos for KOTB. There is a 15 minute interview with McCartney and Producer Tommy LiPuma by music journalist Robert Hilburn , from which many sections were included in the 75-minute core program.
I found that WATCHING McCartney sing the songs often covered the age in his voice. Honestly, at 70 his voice is showing its age.
I'll defer to my fellow reviewer, Tante Maren, for the details of the program - though he/she had not seen the DVD at the time of his/her review since it wasn't released until two months later. The packaging should also be mentioned. The DVD is inserted in the back of a 5x7 HARDBOUND book which includes a six-page Introduction by Elvis Costello (whose wife, Diana Krall, is the pianist and music director for the performance) and a 26 page "conversation via Skype" between Costello and McCartney which discusses the albums concert and pop music in general. (Costello has always been a great interviewer of other performers.). There are six pages of musician credits and a number of "session photos" to fill out the book.
Overall I liked the set a lot and McCartney fans will certainly want this for their collection. While the 75 minutes of studio performances were engaging, the multiple versions of the McCartney-penned "My Valentine" are a bit of overkill for the casual buyer. Hence the four, rather than, five stars.
I hope you found this review both informative and helpful.
Steve Ramm
"Anything Phonographic"
To make things clear, though the 75-minute centerpiece of this DVD was taped in the studio, with Paul wearing headphones, this was not the actual recording session for the KOTB CD. This was a re-creation with most of the original musicians. While Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder were on the CD, they are not performing here, though there are interview clips.
The package gives a running time of 127 minutes but be aware that this includes the FIVE versions of the "My Valentine" music video as well as two promo videos for KOTB. There is a 15 minute interview with McCartney and Producer Tommy LiPuma by music journalist Robert Hilburn , from which many sections were included in the 75-minute core program.
I found that WATCHING McCartney sing the songs often covered the age in his voice. Honestly, at 70 his voice is showing its age.
I'll defer to my fellow reviewer, Tante Maren, for the details of the program - though he/she had not seen the DVD at the time of his/her review since it wasn't released until two months later. The packaging should also be mentioned. The DVD is inserted in the back of a 5x7 HARDBOUND book which includes a six-page Introduction by Elvis Costello (whose wife, Diana Krall, is the pianist and music director for the performance) and a 26 page "conversation via Skype" between Costello and McCartney which discusses the albums concert and pop music in general. (Costello has always been a great interviewer of other performers.). There are six pages of musician credits and a number of "session photos" to fill out the book.
Overall I liked the set a lot and McCartney fans will certainly want this for their collection. While the 75 minutes of studio performances were engaging, the multiple versions of the McCartney-penned "My Valentine" are a bit of overkill for the casual buyer. Hence the four, rather than, five stars.
I hope you found this review both informative and helpful.
Steve Ramm
"Anything Phonographic"
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