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The Real Thing [Blu-ray]

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Boy this DVD is hot, Nick and Val look and sound so good, they do a lot of my favorite songs on this dvd, the crowd really gets into there performance, they sound so good, I'm glad they came out with a dvd that shows there true showmenship, I have another concert of theres that came out in the eary 90's that was a little better, but its not on dvd, but if you can get it on VHS, get it, its better then this one but if you can't, you won't go wrong with this one Ashford and Simpson is one of the best song writers Motown have ever had. They wrote Diana Ross best album tod date, Diana Ross The Boss, the produce all the songs on Diana Ross's album, nobody can write any better for Miss Ross then Ashford and Simpson, If you like Ashford and Simpson, you will love this dvd! Get it now, you won't be sorry, you will be glad you did, I wish Motown still had them around, and I hope Diana Ross will get back with then, besides Chic, nobody else can write better songs for Miss Diana Ross, they know how to write songs for her, to me when the produced Diana Ross album The Boss, that song and lp was Diana's second best LP, they also did Diana Ross first solo LP, Miss Ross get these two love birds back writeing for you, they write and sing the best love songs, so Ashford and Simpson fan's get this dvd you will be glad you did.

Danny Bell
Dayton, Ohio

I watched this DVD tonight for the first time and felt like I was right there with them. Nick and Val looked good and sounded great, and the band was tiiight. And when Freddie Jackson ad libbed on Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing, that was the icing on the cake! This DVD is a MUST HAVE for Nick and Val fans. You won't be disappointed.

They did not sing, Is It Still Good To You, I don't understand that at all. They did some music from a play.....They could of save that for sure.Over all I like Ashford and Simpson, but I will not be watching this DVD again.

I love Ashford and Simpson but this video didn't do it for me. Maybe it was my lack of knowledge of the songs sang, but I was not impressed. I hate to say it but I would not buy it again if I had the chance.

The CD is great, but actually WATCHING a concert is better than just listening to it. The DVD also includes four songs from "Invisible Life." It's nice to finally hear some NEW Ashford & Simpson music! I also like hearing what they have to say between songs. The only thing wrong with the DVD is that it makes me want to be in the audience, not just watching the show on a TV screen. I never had as much fun at a concert as I did the two times I saw A&S. This one is a little different, but still GREAT. I also enjoyed watching the two interviews included on the DVD.

How do they STAY FREE after 34 years of marriage, they are still SOLID. It sure doesnt show on nic's face. This is the only dvd featuring Ashford and Simpson. I have one bootleg showcase from 84, when they were on a real stage and had room to move instead of a 70 seat informal setting. Buy this to see Nic and Val without spending a fortune. Their bio answers all the top questions..like how Nic came to write I'm Every Woman.. veryy interesting..I'd know you anywhere and I will CHERISH AND ADORE this dvd for always. Some people may not like them at this age as much as back in the day..BUT IT COMES WITH THE PACKAGE..EVERY THING YOU SEE. Also the Micheal Mcdonald and friends dvd features Nic and Val in leather for those avid fans as myself.

The Real Thing [Blu-ray] Although Nick Ashford died unexpectly last week, it doesn't change the fact that I was stunned and disappointed by a large portion of the content of the last half of the concert. I have no knowledge of whether he was or was not gay, nor do I care, but a large portion of last half consisted of non-legendary "coming out" songs. Val participated, as did a third unknown member of the backup entourage who appeared to be well-qualified and enjoyed to be assisting in this "coming out" exercise. I had been hoping to hear a concert devoted to the Ashford/Simpson musical output that had made them icons of the R&B/Motown era for decades; they are legendary. That is certainly not what I got in this BluRay; I have watched it twice and I'll be donating it to Goodwill in the very near future.

Is it just me or does anyone else share in my dis-pleasure of Ashford & Simpson always concentrating more on the songs they wrote for other singers vs. their own brilliant repetoire whenever they perform live in concert ? While I love EVERYTHING Nick & Val have written, produced, etc...for notable singers like Marvin Gaye/Tami Terrell, Diana Ross, and a slew of others, I fell in love with their sound as a result of listening to the material they specifically wrote for themselves. I still listen to the "Is It Still Good To Ya?" project as if it came out yesterday...lol To my surprise, none of the songs from that stellar recording are featured on this DVD. The highlight IMO of this concert is their rousing and almost gospel-like rendition of "Gime Me Something Real". I was also pleasantly surprised to finally hear them sing one of my all time favorites "Stay Free". On a darker note...literally they sang 5 completely forgetable songs they wrote for the soundtrack of a yet to be released movie entitled "Invisable Life". When I think of the songs they could have performed in lieu of these, my blood curdles. The DVD is a keeper just because well, it's Ashford & Simpson, but I don't see myself reaching to play this DVD again anytime soon.

I bought this dvd the same time I bought the cd. I listen to the cd in the car and at night I watch their concert on my dvd player. WOW! I wish I was able to see them in person; they perform so well together. Two very talented people and they look so much in love. They sing so awesome together!

This DVD has great singing by the late Nick Ashford and his wife Valarie Simpson.I promise once you play this DVD you will fall in love with this couple.Nick Ashford died Aug.22,2011, Iam so glad they recorded this great DVD in 2009. I will cherish my DVD forever.