VH1 Presents the Corrs Live in Dublin [LIVE]

The Corrs

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 12, 2002)
• Original Release Date: March 12, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Live
• Label: Atlantic / Wea
• ASIN: B000060OL5
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (63 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #33,656 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
It's fitting that video channel VH1 is partnered with the obscenely attractive sibs of the Corrs for this live recording, captured in Dublin, near the band's hometown in Ireland. Given the stiff competition in the pop arena and the Corrs' rather limited touring, looks have doubtless played a part in their global ascent, although, judging by Live in Dublin, they've earned some props along the way. Both U2's Bono and Rolling Stones guitarist Ron Wood guest, the latter on the Corrs' cover of Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing" (though oddly not on their reading of "Ruby Tuesday"). Neil Young's "Only Love Can Break Your Heart" rounds out the tribute triumvirate, and fans can expect surprisingly clear-eyed versions of major and lesser hits like "Breathless" and "Runaway," plus a spirited, fiddle-fueled traditional in "Joy of Life/Trout in the Bath." --Kim Hughes

Product Description
'VH1 Presents The Corrs Live In Dublin' was produced by Mitchell Froom (Paul McCartney, Crowded House) - includes new renditions of the Corrs' hits, including 'Runaway', 'Would You Be Happier?', 'So Young', 'Queen of Hollywood', and of course, their U.S. breakthrough smash, 'Breathless.' Steeped in the traditional folk music of their homeland, but invested with a vibrant and electric modern pop flavor, the Dundalk, Ireland-based sibling quartet have earned acclaim around the globe for their eclectic, crowd-pleasing live performances. Atlantic Records. 2002.

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vh1 & Corrs - a perfect match, March 16, 2002

By	Rodrigo Medina (Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro Brazil) - See all my reviews

I pre ordered this album on amazon.com and can't wait to receive my copy. However, I've listened to the full CD online and I can assure it's great!

This album represents a new beginning for the corrs in US. Just like the great unplugged album, released worldwide a few years ago, this CD brings some popular songs of the corrs, with 05 cover songs and very special participations of Bono (U2) and Ron Wood.

The first two tracks "would you be happier?" and "breathless", two major hits of the corrs, are played in great acoustic versions. "When the stars go blue", Ryan's Adam song, is the first participation of Bono in this CD, in a provacative duet with andrea corr. "Little wing", featuring Ron Wood on bass, is beautiful and already known by corrs fans, from the unppluged album. "Joy of Life/Trout in the bath" shows to the audience the real spirit of the corrs. They can play pop and rock songs, but never letting irish folk music behind them. "Runaway"is a ballad and one of the corrs greatest hits ever. "Only love can break your heart" is an old song composed by neil young and covered by many bands such as everlast. However, none of the bands which recorded this song managed to recreate it in such a wonderful way like the corrs did. "Radio" is another hit from the unppluged album, also found on its studio version in "IN BLUE" CD. It's great and one of my favorites in the acoustic version. "Summer wine" is also a cover, originally recorded by Nancy Sinatra. Again, it features Bono, in a breathless duet with andrea corr. It's incredible to see how they have a special chemestry going on between them. "So young" is another popular song of the corrs, in a very special live version featured in this CD. Finally, Stone's "Ruby Tuesday", featuring Ron Wood. The lyrics are great and andrea corrs does a great job on its vocals.

"VH1 presents the corrs live in Dublin" is a great CD. I'm not stating this because I'm a corrs hopelessly addicted fan, but also because I apreciatte good music performed live. It's surely a CD no one can miss.

PS: The editorial review of amazon is not fair with the corrs. They are very talented and do not sell millions of copies of their CDs only because of their looks. If it was true, they would never have a solid career for more than 10 years!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wake Up America, March 29, 2002

By	Charles J Moorehead (Williamstown, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

I first saw The Corrs opening for the Rolling Stones in Philadelphia in 1999. They were amazing. I went out the next day and bought "Forgiven Not Forgotten" and "Talk On Corners". It wasn't their looks that attracted me to them. It was the music. Great original songs and a great choice of covers.(Jimi Hendrix, Thin Lizzy, Neil Young, REM, The Beatles(a beautiful version of "The Long And Winding Road"), and the traditional Irish instrumentals. This new one is a must. The new single "Would You Be Happier?" should be a top ten hit. The cover of Ryan Adams's "When The Stars Go Blue" with Bono is breathtaking, and Andrea sings the Rolling Stones "Ruby Tuesday" like it was written just for her. This is not just another one hit wonder pop group. With a cheerleading group like the Rolling Stones, U2, Mick Fleetwood, The Chieftans, & Rod Stewart backing them, how can you go wrong. Buy this CD. WAKE UP AMERICA. THE CORRS ROCK.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb live album, April 17, 2003

By	Michael A. Magliulo "Film Studies Graduate" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Although not the most electrifying band as far as live performances go, the Corrs' masterful playing, shining harmonies and thoughtful stage arrangement more than make up for it. Dispensing with the traditional speeches and introductions that cloud so many live records, the Corrs produce the most clean-cut live recording I have heard in a while. If you don't count the applause and obvious floor placement of the instruments, the Corrs' sound quality on stage is just as suitable for the studio. They are just that good. With the sisters' lush vocals and ever-impressive violin and percussion, and brother Jim deftly blazing his way through the guitar and piano arrangements, the Irish siblings fire up the audience as always. Of course, while reprising some of their hits, they also include some highly impressive covers to which their guests have much to offer. U2's Bono adds his gritty-smooth vocals to the Ryan Adams hit "When the Stars Go Blue," as well as to Nancy Sinatra's sublime "Summer Wine." The Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood lends his guitar stylings to the Corrs' rendition of "Little Wing," and sounds absolutely incredible. Unfortunately, when he sits in on the Corrs' performance of the Stones' "Ruby Tuesday," his guitar work is not as prominent. the Corrs also perfectly deliver one more cover with Neil Young's "Only Love Can Break Your Heart." Overall, the Corrs' "Live in Dublin" is a spectacular live record that plays flawlessly all the way through, from the first note to the last "good night."