Product Details

• Format: Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: A&M Video
• VHS Release Date: October 27, 1998
• Run Time: 70 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6305165904
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #397,672 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

There's little doubt that Bryan Adams devotees will delight in this 15-song, 55-minute offering from the raw-voiced singer-songwriter. More surprising is the likelihood that those with little interest in his work will also find much to admire here--surprising insofar as Adams, who despite a lengthy career and numerous hits is essentially a journeyman artist, adapts easily and impressively to the Unplugged format. The addition of some unusual instruments (mandolin, Irish pipes and whistles) and a string section conducted by Michael Kamen and composed of young players from Juilliard adds texture and interest to songs like "18 Til I Die" (with a fiery solo by one of the violinists) and "When You Love Someone." There are occasional missteps, and Adams's songs, while catchy, are hardly the world's most original. But by and large the singer, his band, and the supporting cast make this a very enjoyable ride. --Sam Graham

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars No excuse not being produced in 5.1!, July 20, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Bryan Adams - Unplugged (DVD)

Although the music is good, I was very disappointed that it took until 2002 to release this DVD and it wasn't in Dolby Digital 5.1. His VHS tapes were better. Wait until they produce it in 5.1.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Show, May 29, 2002

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Chris Letempt (Marietta, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bryan Adams - Unplugged (DVD)

I am so glad to finally see this show out on DVD! I have waited a long time for it. When I first saw this on MTV, I was just stunned by the quality of musicianship, sound, and production. Bryan Adams is truly a great musician and he brilliantly surrounds himself with even more to pull off a stunning performance! I can't recommend this dvd enough. The cd is one of my favorites, now I can finally watch the show.

"Back To You" is one of my alltime favorite songs now. It just makes you feel good.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bryan Adams never sounded so good, January 26, 2004

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Chris Schultz (Edinboro, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bryan Adams - Unplugged (DVD)

I have really come to enjoy the unplugged atmosphere. The indoor concerts sound so much better when transferred to DVD than a large stadium concert. Bryan and his band (original members from the late 80's are all here) are at their peak and you feel like they are in your living room. This isn't a 3 musician set. It's a very full sound with an entire orchestra to help.
Some people, however, may not care for this DVD. There are many of his top songs missing from this. It does however include Summer of '69, Heaven, Cuts Like a Knife, Can't Stop this Thing We Started, etc. Because of the unplugged effect, some of his songs sound rather "bluesy" but more important is you can tell his band is having fun.
Buy it as these MTV Unplugged series are going up in value. Many others are out of print and I'm sure this one will also be soon.