- Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC
- Language: English
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- MPAA Rating:
- Studio: Paradox
- Release Date: Nov 4 2003
- Run Time: 90 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00005TNFZ
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#38,424 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
- #4 in DVD > Music Video & Concerts > Artists > Bee Gees
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A rapturous if occasionally frustrating experience, Bee Gees: Live by Request is the video release of a program that originally aired on cable television's A&E channel. While the brothers Gibb are more than happy to shake out a few numbers from their May 2001 album, This Is Where I Came In, the centerpiece of the show is a somewhat tiresome gimmick that finds the trio taking song requests via phone from excited fans who often chew up valuable time with rambling reminiscences. Still, the pop legends are able to lay out lush, highly polished versions of "I Started a Joke," "Jive Talkin'," and "How Deep Is Your Love," while short-changing other gems from the Bee Gees catalog in a throwaway medley. A visibly thrilled audience certainly enhances the fun, but this is really a show for the group's diehard (and most patient) fans. --Tom Keogh
Video Details
Celebrating 35 years of hitmaking, the Bee Gees take the stage in New York City with host Mark McEwen taking the requests as Barry, Maurice and Robin play your favorite songs from the last four decades. From A&E's popular "Live By Request" music series, the brothers Gibb perform five new classics and over a dozen all-time favorites in this unique, intimate concert captured in glorious surround sound. Songs: This Is Where I Came In, She Keeps on Coming, Sacred Trust, Man in the Middle, Massachusetts, To Love Somebody, I Started a Joke, Jive Talkin', How Can You Mend a Broken Heart, Gotta Get a Message To You, Acoustic Medley: New York Mining Disaster/Run to Me/Too Much Heaven/Islands in the Stream/Holiday/A Woman in Love/Guilty/Nights on Broadway, Wedding Day, Lonely Days, How Deep Is Your Love, You Should Be Dancin'.
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Most helpful customer reviews
Magnificent live performances
May 24 2004
Format:VHS Tape
Alright, I admit the "phone in" gimmick is corny and a distraction, but you can simply fast forward the calls. Buy this for the music, which is absolutely gorgeous. The Bee Gees have always given stellar live performances, replicating their original records as close as possible. Well, I have news: this live performance beats any I have heard, it's *that good.* The Bee Gees, like McCartney, have always taken great pains to sing their songs live as closely as possible to the original. I appreciate this and their efforts to duplicate their classics here meet with much success. Particularly amazing is Robin's haunting, gorgeous vocal on "I Started a Joke," one of the great Bee Gees of all time. Similarly impressive is "New York Mining Disaster," which shows the brothers still had the ability to harmonize beautifully.
The only slight criticism is Barry's high notes and falsetto, which he strains to reach, especially on "Stayin' Alive." He's backed up with some invisible (and pre-recorded) mystery voices, but his ability to sustain the high notes has decreased with time. Personally, I don't care. This is an awesome live performance and for anyone who admires the brothers Gibb, this is something from which you'll derive hours of enjoyment.
EXCELLENT!
May 22 2003
Format:DVD
If you're a huge Bee Gees fan as I am, then you'll LOVE this DVD! It also brings about a new meaning since Maurice Gibb's death on January 12, 2003. Also, don't forget "One Night Only"! I've been a Bee Gees fan as long as I can remember, & these 2 DVDs are MUST HAVES for avid Bee Gees fans like myself :)
Wonderful!
April 26 2003
Format:VHS Tape
I have been a Bee Gees fan for years. It is really wonderful to see them again. I love the songs from the new album "This is Where I In". It is really great to hear Maurice take the lead in two of the songs, "Man in the Middle" and "Walking on Air". While Barry and Robin have beautiful voices, I really enjoy listening to Maurice sing. After all these years, it is really great to see and hear the joy they still get from their music and from preforming together.
While precious minutes of the show were taken up with requests, it was still nice to see their interaction with the fans. I think anyone who is a fan of Barry, Robin and Maurice will enjoy this video. I have watched it over and over. It is really sad that we won't have the chance to see the three of them together like this again.
While precious minutes of the show were taken up with requests, it was still nice to see their interaction with the fans. I think anyone who is a fan of Barry, Robin and Maurice will enjoy this video. I have watched it over and over. It is really sad that we won't have the chance to see the three of them together like this again.
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Most recent customer reviews
A wonderful concert
The Bee Gees as always put on an excellent concert. They sound great live as they do on any album. This concert was more touching since the recent passing of maurice gibb and the... Read more
Published on Mar 17 2003 by angela anderson
Not what I expected.
This DVD is not quite what I expected. I am a huge Bee Gees fan!!!! So naturally when I was in my local electronics store and saw that another Bee Gees DVD had come out that I... Read more
Published on Feb 20 2003
Bee Gees - Live by Request
This is an awesome concert because the Bee Gees are so relaxed and spontaneous! It was even fun listening to the request call-ins. Read more
Published on Jan 28 2003 by Rona
Best of the Best
I had the priviledge of attending this concert in NY and it was nothing short of extraordinary.
The Gibbs only get better and better. Read more
Published on Dec 8 2002
Good Set
of course it's really good to hear all the Bee Gees Jams on a Album but live is even better.the only down side is the fact that some of the songs are done in Medley form&that kinda... Read more
Published on Oct 5 2002 by A customer
THE BEE GEES RULE!!
I own this DVD, along with their "One Night Only" DVD, & I have to tell you--I love 'em both!! They sound just as good (or better) as when they were younger--I play one after the... Read more
Published on Aug 25 2002 by "utawwsexy"
The Gibbs are the greatest.
Great music, great chemistry, great fun. The only downside was Mark McEwan. Next time, leave him out of it.
Published on Aug 21 2002
How about 4 hours? Instead of 2?
Sure it's another great live.
Published on April 20 2002 by darreen
Again, A STUNNING Bee Gees concert!!
This concert is truly AMAZING!! The selection of songs is great, and they are all perfectly performed. But there's more besides the music itself. Read more
Published on Jan 30 2002 by "jonadude"
As Crisp As A Live Recording Can Be
Recording with an audience of less than 1,000, this DVD feels like a club recording with it's Dolby Ditigal and DTS audio sound. Read more
Published on Jan 26 2002 by Martin A Hogan
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