Donna Summer - VH1 Presents: Live & More Encore! [LIVE]

Donna Summer

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 22, 1999)
• Original Release Date: June 22, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Live
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00000JBEA
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (88 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #25,044 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

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Since her '70s heyday as disco's reigning diva (and one of its most adventurous artists), Donna Summer has scored the odd hit: "She Works Hard for the Money," "This Time I Know It's for Real." She's still best remembered for the likes of "Last Dance," "Dim All the Lights," and "I Feel Love," though, and this VH1-tie-in comeback bid concentrates on full-bodied if somewhat murkily mixed versions of those classics and their kin. The two new studio cuts that round out the disc are OK at best, although they do display Summer's ability to adapt to changes in pop-dance sounds. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BETTER WITH AGE, January 30, 2000

By A Customer

Like so many others, I believed that Donna Summer was merely a studio creation whose voice was mixed and enhanced by top producers. BOY WAS I WRONG! As showcased in the recent VH1 special, Donna's vocals are astounding, and have only improved with age.

From the opening notes of the CD's first song "MacArthur Park," I knew I was hearing something special. But then she manages to bring "I Feel Love" to life, which had previously been a heavily produced studio recording. And who would have thought that Australian chanteuse Tina Arena could fill in for Barbra Streisand on "No More Tears (Enough is Enough)," and not suffer in the comparison?

Donna's warmth and intimacy with the audience really makes "Dim All the Lights" special as she tells the story of how she originally wrote the song for Rod Stewart. She then launches into a DEAD-ON impersonation of Rod before transitioning into the tune's original dance structure.

The disc's 2 new studio tracks sound as fresh and contemporary as any of today's current crop of club tracks, especially "Love is the Healer."

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TRULY INSPIRING, June 16, 1999

By A Customer

Yes, I have all these songs!! B U T, for those of us who do not own any Donna Summer music will be in totally amazement as to how these songs still sound contemporary!! Donna Summer LIVE is truly an event. Anyone who has even seen her shows will attest that she is an artist with immeasurable talent! At age 50, Donna Summer still discos, rocks and can be the perpetual songbird. No DIVA today can outmatch Donna Summer. Take a chance on this CD and know that SUMMER IS COMING!! This is a prelude to her up and coming Musical-Ordinary Girl. The new tunes are tremendous!! I Will Go With You is the Andrea Bocelli tune Con Te Partiro set to a dance track. This is reminescent of Donna's remake of MAcArthur Park. This tune is already spinning in clubs and radio and is sure to be the biggest hit of Donna's career. Be on the lookout!! Summer Is here!!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars D. Gainey [real name], January 29, 2005

By	W. P. Gainey (Tarpon Springs, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am a big Donna Summer fan. That fact notwithstanding, this is one of the all-time best live recordings I've ever heard. The lady still has the chops. But, it's her band that makes this such an outstanding concert recording...they are incredible, particularly the drummer. Turn this CD way up and listen on earphones.