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Average White Band - Live at Montreux, 1977 (2005)

Starring: The Average White Band Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD

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Actors: The Average White Band
Format: Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, Live, NTSC
Language: English
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 1
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Eagle Rock Ent
DVD Release Date: September 6, 2005
Run Time: 97 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

ASIN: B000AMJFVS
Amazon.com Sales Rank: #21,688 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)
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#72 in Movies & TV > Music Video & Concerts > Jazz
#76 in Movies & TV > Music Video & Concerts > Other Music > R&B

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The AVERAGE WHITE BAND (or AWB) came together in 1973 from various Scottish soul and jazz groups. They became one of the few white bands to achieve both success and critical acclaim playing funk. Their breakthrough release, Pick Up The Pieces, was a No.1 single in the US and a top 10 in the UK and across Europe in 1975.

AWB only played at Montreux in 1977, but that year they not only had their own concert, which forms this DVD release, but also acted as the backing group for a number of other acts. However, this headline performance was definitely one of the stand-out nights of the ‘77 Festival. It includes the hit tracks Pick Up The Pieces, Work To Do, A Love Of Your Own and Cut The Cake.

Included as a bonus feature are three tracks that it was felt could not be restored to a high enough standard to be included in the main show but which will be of interest to AWB fans: 1. IF I EVER LOSE THIS HEAVEN 2. I'M THE ONE 3. T.L.C.

The stereo & surround sound on the main show have been mixed from original multitrack tapes and approved by Arif Mardin.

Tracklisting:

1. PICK UP THE PIECES

2. WORK TO DO

3. A LOVE OF YOUR OWN

4. PERSON TO PERSON

5. GOT THE LOVE

6. SWEET AND SOUR

7. CUT THE CAKE

8. I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Funk-Filled Time Capsule, October 15, 2005

By	M. Infante "KC Mike" (Knoxvillve, TN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Having had the opportunity to see AWB in person several times in the late 70s and early 80s, I was thrilled to find out that there is FINALLY a DVD capturing the band's live performance at the peak of their trade. This is an incredible DVD capturing an energetic and FUN-KY performance. The video quality is dated -- looking almost like it was filmed by a personal video camera. But what it lacks in video quality is made up in the excellent DTS remixing of the audio. AWB has not sounded better live since they performed live.

Compared to other DVDs with the later incarnations of the band, this DVDs is heads & shoulders above. If you are an AWB fan, this is a MUST OWN. If you're too young to remember anything about AWB (except maybe Pick Up The Pieces) this concert will show you how it was done Old School style: real musicians, playing real music LIVE ... and dripping with soul. Enjoy!

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4.0 out of 5 stars This band GROOOOVES!, October 15, 2005

By	Boehi Peter - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Taped at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1977 this concert video shows its age in picture quality but delivers some good audio quality. This minor quibble aside lets get to the core of the DVD - the concert itself. AWB were on top of their game at 1977 and this concert footage shows a tight, funky and constantly grooving band bringing the crowd to their feet and dancing. Anchored by the heavy funk drumming by Steve Ferrone supported by percussionist Sammy Figueroa the energy keeps on flowing. The show is boldly opened with the classic hit "Pick Up The Pieces" and delivers hit after hit like "Cut The Cake", "Person To Person", "Work To Do" - wish I was there myself! I am glad that such great concerts become available now and look forward to more great music videos from the Montreux Jazz Festival series. Don't miss this one!

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5.0 out of 5 stars YES!!, February 20, 2006

By	H. Williams "DJ STEEL WILL" (ATLANTA, GEORGIA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

THIS IS THE BEST AVERAGE WHITE BAND CONCERT BY FAR, HOWEVER THE PICTURE QUALITY IS BAD AT TIMES BUT THE SOUND IS GREAT!THEY SOUND EXACTLY LIKE THEMSELVES,NO JOKE. A MUST FOR A W B FANS.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Average White Band
Bad! Bad! Bad! These guys are the standard for funk. I enjoyed the heck out of this concert and highly recommend it for those who want to hear funk at its prime.

Published 9 days ago by Snake

2.0 out of 5 stars yeaahhh...
Blast from the past.....man they could of moved around a bit....pretty straight kinda style.....for funkie sounds.......loved it for the memories....Eps.....

Published 8 months ago by Eps

5.0 out of 5 stars Eldo Pop (Brazil, Rio de Janeiro)
DVD com excelente qualidade de som e imagem, mostra os grandes sucessos da banda na �poca, que hoje, podemos ver com grande prazer.

Published 11 months ago by Mottabelinha

5.0 out of 5 stars Very funky..
I've been a big fan of AWB ever since they came out in the 70's and was very happy to see this on dvd,but the only thing I don't like is the direction. Read more

Published 11 months ago by Gary Bowden

4.0 out of 5 stars No "School Boy Crush"?
How can they leave out their greatest and funkiest song School Boy Crush? I was really disappointed this song wasn't included. Nonetheless this DVD captures AWB in their prime

Published 22 months ago by Tall Paul

5.0 out of 5 stars Music Sweet Music...You Are The Queen Of My Soul!
FUNKIEST THING ON THIS EARTH. BUY IT NOW.

Published on April 26, 2007 by Jon Mcferson

4.0 out of 5 stars Great retro dvd
I think fans (and not) should remember that this DVD is from 1977 and not current and therefore the video quality will not be as more modern dvd's. Read more

Published on December 8, 2006 by Jay Scott Guinta

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