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Paul McCartney In Red Square (DVD, 2005)
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Rating: Not Rated
Release Date: Jun 2005
Format: DVD
UPC: 733961711042
Product ID: EPID46423901
Description: Mikhail Gorbachev and Vladimir Putin were among the audience when ex-Beatle Paul McCartney staged a spectacular show in Russia on May 24, 2003. Amazingly, this is the first time McCartney had played in the country, making it an extra-spe...
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Superb concert and history lesson wrapped up in one DVDReview created: 12/26/05(updated 01/01/06)
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Superb concert / documentary with a history lesson into the Beatles' impact on the former Soviet Union. The Soviet government attempted to surpress western influences, especially rock music, but nothing they did could keep the Beatles from seeping into the hearts and minds of the populace. A funny but telling moment in the film describes how public telephones were cannibalized in order to use the parts to build make-shift phonographs. The Beatles are given credit throughout the film as one of the many western forces which contributed toward the eventual fall of the Soviet empire. Best moment of course is when Paul breaks into "Back In The USSR"... the place goes nuts. McCartney loads up the play list with an abundance of Beatle music, and you know that can't be bad. Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! ** BnB Beatles Depot **
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Awesome! Two Concerts for the Price of One!Review created: 01/07/07
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Paul at its best!!! Given the fact, that the Beatles were banned in the Soviet Union and - as all things banned - had a huge following, this first-ever concert by an ex-Beatle drew enormous crowds and truly had a special chemistry. The camera showed some people completely overtaken by emotions and crying. The President of the country welcomed Paul and even gave him a personal tour of the Kremlin! I very much enjoyed watching this concert, which also has some historical footage of Beatlemania in the USSR. The icing on the cake, though, is a bonus St. Petersburg concert which was awesome! You get two concerts for the price of one! No two songs repeat either. If you are a McCartney/Beatles Fan - buy this - you won't regret it!!!
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Paul McCartney in Red Square 2005 DVDReview created: 08/15/06
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The concert and history blend beautifully. I didn't think I could admire the Beatles and Paul any more than I already do! I didn't know that Russian teenagers secretly idolized them to the point the learned English to sing along AND wished to enjoy the same happiness and freedom. THIS played a major role in fall of communism! Then to see those grownups crying at the concert was truly moving.
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Great DVD for all music fans, not just BeatlesReview created: 08/09/06
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I bought this as a Birthday present for my brother-in-law who is a big beatles fan. I caught this on TV one night & although I am not a fan of the Beatles or Paul McCartney myself, I really enjoyed watching this DVD. The music is very good, but what really got me was the music combined with the backdrop & beauty of Red Square. It also does a great job of mixing in history & the historical significance of this concert between songs. I learned a lot & was very entertained.
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Paul Rocks RussiaReview created: 10/02/09
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AWESOME video, ecxellenct performance, great off stage footage. This is a MUST HAVE for any McCartney fan!!!
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The EntertainerReview created: 09/03/09
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) Be he your favorite Beatle or not, or some younger folks might only know Wings or maybe just his solo career, Paul McCartney always delivers a great show. I learned alot about the changing times of Russian life, and how the Beatles recordings were such a prized possesion during the Cold War. A highlight for me was when Putin arrived at the show and the description Paul gives from his stage perspective. I was left with a warm heart when you see so many people all singing the words to the Beatle songs always amazing! Great DVD, fun watch!
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Paul McCartney In Red SquareI ordered this because I am a hugh Beatles fan. The DVD was great. The song choices were excellent and well performed.
What set this DVD apart from others is the historic signifigance of a Beatle performing in a country where at one time people had to break the law and smuggle albums in order to listen to the Beatles. To see grown men in the audience crying was very moving. I also liked the interviews and the visits to the children's choirs.
I would highly recommend this DVD to anyone who is a Beatles fan. I realize that I must go see Paul McCartney in person.
What set this DVD apart from others is the historic signifigance of a Beatle performing in a country where at one time people had to break the law and smuggle albums in order to listen to the Beatles. To see grown men in the audience crying was very moving. I also liked the interviews and the visits to the children's choirs.
I would highly recommend this DVD to anyone who is a Beatles fan. I realize that I must go see Paul McCartney in person.
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Paul McCartney In Red Square (DVD, 2005)Review created: 08/12/09
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I loved this DVD!!! The only things that I would recommend to make this a better DVD Would have been to not have his ex-wife Heather in the video, and Have Ringo come and play the drums. I think everyone there would have loved Ringo to attend. It would have made it perfect!!! I still loved every song Paul sang!!! It was great how the Present of the country sat down and listened along!!! Great DVD!!!!!!!!!!
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Paul LiveReview created: 05/05/09
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This is a great live concert with the best songwriter of the modern era, which features a lot of interviews, as well as scenes of Russia I've never seen. It's actually 2 concerts and it is a must for all Beatle fans.
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Live concert DVD of his first Russian appearance.Review created: 05/07/08
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What is, at times, distracting about this DVD is the same about any other recent live McCartney DVD...the concert is broken up by documentary pieces. While the interviews are very dramatic and insightful, they are broken up by the concert, and the concert is broken up by the interviews. My grandson and I were watching this, and he didn't understand why the music stopped and the talking started. Out of the mouths of babes, I suppose...
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McCartney in Red SquareSince we have an interest in Moscow and Russian history you may think a little bias on our part. However, we were totally enthralled by the concert and the quality of the DVD! Seeing Paul interact with Putin and the orphanages was terrific. A must see for any Beattles/McCartney fan!!!
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Paul McCartney in Red Square DVD 2005I am a Beatles fan forever and have just recently begun collects videos of them. Paul and his energy are fantastic reminders of what I can strive for in my personal life.
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56 yr old Beatle fanThe music is all there. Having lived through the cold war makes the commentary all the more important. This is a must have item for any Beatle fan.
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PAUL McARTNEY IN RED SQUARE DVD.Review created: 02/05/07
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THE SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT,THE DVD WAS AS DESCRIBED, IT WAS WHAT WE WERE LOOKING FOR,AND FOUND IT ON E BAY, THE WHOLE TRANSACTION WAS BETTER THAN I COULD HAVE HOPED FOR. THANYOU! THREESPRINGERS3
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