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Canadian exclusive DVD (NTSC/Region 1) for the pop/rock superstars of the 60s & 70s features 22 tracks including the hits, 'These Eyes', 'American Woman', 'Share the Land', & 'Clap for the Wolfman'. Bonus features include 'Rehearsal Hall' (20 minutes of footage) & 'The Interview' (20 minutes with guitarist Randy Bachman & keyboardist/vocalist Burton Cummings. BMG. 2004.

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Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.33:1
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.75 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 55832-9DVD
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours and 43 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ October 26, 2004
Actors ‏ : ‎ Guess Who
Language ‏ : ‎ Unqualified (DTS ES 6.1)
Studio ‏ : ‎ Sony Music Canada Inc.
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0003035CW
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

Best Sellers Rank: #6,139 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
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- #77 in Folk Rock (CDs & Vinyl)
- #113 in Vocal Pop (CDs & Vinyl)

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Bill

Great memories.

Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2023

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As a big fan of The Guess Who, I have been searching for a concert DVD that would do the band justice. I found it, this is a great concert,the band hasn't missed a beat. Burton's vocals are strong as ever & Randy,wow sounds as if he is still with BTO. Strong concert. It's a shame these guys are not in the R-n- R HoF. Come on man quit playing favoritism & vote for the ones who deserve to be in the Hall.

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Peter Felknor

If You Buy Nothing Else, Buy This

Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2013

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This is, quite simply, an extraordinary rock n' roll document. I own a boxload of these, and this is by far the best.

What may be the most amazing thing of all is that this concert, in Winnipeg's Goldeyes Stadium, captures the hometown reunion of a bunch of guys who by all rights ought to be playing the oldies circuit at county fairgrounds. There are three of the original RCA-label members (Randy Bachman, Burton Cummings, and drummer Garry Peterson--how long has it been since these fellas recorded "These Eyes" and "Laughing"?) Added to the mix are virtuoso guitarist Donnie McDougall and bassist Bill Wallace, who came along quite a bit later in the Guess Who's history, long after Bachman had left and founded Brave Belt--which soon morphed into Bachman-Turner Overdrive. Yeah, the guys have all put on a few years (and a few pounds). But like all serious musicians, over the years they have just gotten better.

With due respect to the late Kurt Winter, Jim Kale, and others who played an important part in the Guess Who's long history, this just may be the band's best-ever incarnation. I have no idea how the "original three" hooked up with the other two, but the combination is genius. Even though Randy Bachman doesn't need guitar support from anyone (a very old joke has it that Bachman was so good that he had to be replaced by TWO guitarists), Don McDougall's strong vocals are a welcome addition to the band's structured harmonies and the fact that Bachman allows him his share of the guitar solos doesn't hurt either. Some of us may forget that McDougall bore a lot of the Guess Who's guitar burden in their later years.

There is an awful lot of atmosphere that contributes to the overall vibe of this concert, some of it relating to the weather and some to the excellent cinematography. The opening shots feature Bachman and Cummings mounting the stage with an ominous prairie thunderstorm towering in the distance (Cummings mouths the word "whew!") while the opening bars of "Runnin' Back to Saskatoon" reverberate in the background. "Runnin'" here has considerably more edge than any version of the song you've heard before, and right away you can tell that this is a band reborn, here to take no prisoners. There are plenty of shots of Randy Bachman's incendiary guitar soloing during this opener, and even though "Runnin'" dates from the Kurt Winter era, you can tell from Randy's "air vocals" how much he loves the song. It gives a new meaning to the word "reunion."

I guess that comparisons with 1972's "Live at the Paramount" (the first album, I believe, to feature McDougall--who turned in a great solo vocal on "Glace Bay Blues") are inevitable. Let's just say that the highlights of "Paramount"--"Pain Train," "Truckin' Off Across the Sky" and the aforementioned "Glace Bay"--are easily matched here by "Runnin' Back to Saskatoon" (the Paramount version pales in comparison), "Takin' Care of Business," and the old acoustic gem "Talisman." I am fully aware that many Guess Who fans believe that the Paramount version of "American Woman" could never be matched, but the version rendered here fixes what were to me a few problems at the Paramount: Excessive length, a rather overly-stoned guitar excursion by Winter that goes nowhere, and, yes, the lack of Randy Bachman, who co-authored the song and gave it its unique guitar snarl.

Let's keep in mind, too, that "Paramount" was recorded 28 years before "Running Back Thru Canada." That's a mighty long time, and some reviewers have taken from that not much more than that Burton Cummings' voice isn't quite what it was in, well, 1972. That may be true, but he does a fine job regardless (he may not go for ALL the old high notes, but he doesn't hit clinkers either) and as some others have noted, his piano and harmonica skills have increased exponentially since the "good old days." No one drags this show down, and that goes for Burton as well. He has a hard job, singing all these difficult songs one after another, and you can tell how grateful he is when he takes a long swig of water and turns the lead vocals over to Randy for a song or two (the audience seems to love the one-two punch of Guess Who classics followed by BTO standards--just look at all those Canadian flags waving).

Another strength of this collection is the set list. In addition to all of the Guess Who warhorses you might expect, there is some unexpected back catalogue ("Guns, Guns, Guns", "Heartbroken Bopper", and the aforementioned "Talisman"); Cummings gets to stretch out his old lounge-lizard persona on chestnuts like "Glamour Boy" and "Sour Suite" ("the song with the zip code!" Cummings exults). Best of all, Bachman shows off his incredible jazz guitar chops on the Guess Who's "Undun" and BTO's "Looking Out for Number One." And I would be remiss if I did not mention a very interesting "coffee-house" version of "Let It Ride," which features a fine acoustic solo by McDougall.

I think you can see that this is a can't-miss concert event for any fan of the Guess Who (or, for that matter, Bachman-Turner Overdrive). The dramatic weather, the enthusiastic hometown crowd that endures an hour-long downpour without budging an inch, and the eclectic set list all add up to an unforgettable viewing experience. Some reviewers have noted the cumbersome feature of the six "bonus tracks" being cut off from the rest of the show, but that's really not such a great drawback. I've owned the abridged audio CD of this concert for years, and I'd much rather have to "click and choose" to hear the bonus tracks (with video, of course) than to miss out on some very significant inclusions to what was one of rock's greatest reunion shows.

By the way, the "rehearsal hall" bonus clip shows why the truly great rock n' roll bands sound better than all the other rock n' roll bands out there. Pay attention, young musicians!

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Stuart

Great concert

Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2023

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Wonderful concert great to see everyone back together again doing what they do best playing music,this is a must dvd for any fan.

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M. Gilkey

A treasure, albeit a flawed one; 4 stars for fans, 3 stars for others

Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2008

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For me, as a long-time fan, this DVD is a treasure that I have sought for
years. For casual fans, the flaws might reduce this to 3 stars.

Let's start with the weaknesses.

Weaknesses:

At his peak, Burton Cummings had a great voice. Over the years, however, he has lost much of his voice. When he can't hit the high notes, he constricts his throat instead, and the effect is irritating. By the time this DVD was made in the year 2000, the combination of age and possibly illness left his voice quite strained, and the problem is particularly noticeable on "Laughing" and "Undun".

The concert is interspersed with interview clips, which are interesting the first time that you see them, but you probably don't want to see them every time you to play the concert. There ought to be a way to play the concert without the interview interrupting.

Although it's not surprising that the camera focuses primarily on Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman, it would have been nice to see more of the rest of the band, especially bass player Bill Wallace, who is rarely on camera.

One of the other reviewers said that the video quality was terrible on his HDTV. I usually play this on a 27" non-HD TV and it looks reasonably good. However, I played part of it briefly on a very good HDTV, and indeed it looked bad on HDTV.

Strengths:

The band included different people at different times, and these 5 people (Burton Cummings, Randy Bachman, Gary Peterson, Don McDougal, and Bill Wallace) were never all in the band at the same time during the band's peak creative and commercial years (late 1960's and early 1970's). It's therefore a pleasant surprise that this may be the band's strongest lineup.

The backup vocals by Peterson, McDougal, and Wallace are generally good, and on "No Time" they are almost perfect. The vocal arrangements are more complex than you might realize; in some songs, such as "Raindance" and "No Time", the backup vocalists are singing at least two or three different lines of music (in addition to Burton's lead). The bonus material showing the band rehearsing in a concert hall reinforces my admiration for their under-appreciated backup vocal work.

Although Bachman is the big name lead guitarist, second guitarist McDougal has some solos, including one in "Guns, Guns, Guns" and even the Bachman-Turner Overdrive song "Let It Ride". He does a fine job on each, and it's a pleasure to see Bachman share the spotlight with the lesser-known but talented McDougal.

Although Cummings has lost a lot of his voice, he hasn't lost his ability to "tickle the ivories". Until you see him showing off at a few points in this concert, you might not realize how fluid a keyboard player he can be.

This concert takes place outdoors during a thunderstorm, and at one point lightning forces the band members to leave the stage for their own safety -- a lightning storm is not the best time be standing on a metal platform holding wet electrified instruments. In a subsequent interview, Cummings says that he was worried that the concert would turn into the "disaster of the summer". But the fans stay through the rain and lightning, and the band returns. The footage during this period might seem extraneous to people looking for a pure concert, but I (and obviously the band), felt that this adds to the drama of the concert, and that the audience deserved recognition for their patience and dedication.

I have been a big fan of the Guess Who for more than 30 years. I was too young to see the original lineup play live. I saw this lineup play in the U.S. around the year 2001/2002, and they did a good job.

For a fan like me, this DVD is a treasure, and would have earned 5 stars if Burton's voice were better. For those who are not already hard-core fans, this is certainly a good video, but not a "must-have". I give it a solid 4 stars for hard-core fans and 3+ stars for others.

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Holly Daze

Takes me back to good times!

Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2023

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I grew up listening to Burton Cummings & the Guess Who! One of the great bands of an era gone by! If you’re a fan of them, you’ll be happy w/this purchase!

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Murray Mackness

Old stuff

Reviewed in Canada on May 24, 2023

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It's the Guess Who. Too bad it rained

Spyder

Guess Who

Reviewed in Canada on April 29, 2023

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A prolific Canadian band, great music

Mike Harris Sr.

Takes me back to the 60 s & 70 s when music was good to listen too.

Reviewed in Canada on September 2, 2022

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Like it very much.

Kelly D. Bryson

A true Canadian natural resource

Reviewed in Canada on March 16, 2015

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I thought the sound started out poorly but the engineer got it right and a great concert was produced. I have seen the Guess Who live, but that was years ago and to be honest, they have only improved with age. I have always felt Burton has one of the classiest rock and roll voices around but he is also a very accomplished pianist as well as capable of playing many instruments. Gary Peterson is a great drummer and once again has honed his skills with age.
As for Randy Bachman, what can you say but he is one of the greatest guitar platers around and his resume supports that. I also think that he and Burton formed a dynamic writing team and their solo efforts show they could do it all. If you want to enjoy some great music provided by extremely talented musicians, this DVD is a must have. Canada is not just a nation of abundant natural resources, but a nation of talented artists that can compete with anyone. Whether it be April Wine, Rush or the Guess Who, the music that this country had produced is remarkable, especially considering the population it draws from. Enjoy everyone, you will love it.

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Mason

Good video/great music

Reviewed in Canada on June 1, 2022

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The quality of the video is pretty good. The sound is a bit better. It is great to see Burton and Randy back together. The Guess Who really was one of best rock bands ever.

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Genre	Rock, Music Video & Concerts
Format	Multiple Formats, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
Contributor	Guess Who
Language	English
Number Of Discs	1

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Guess Who - Running Back Thru Canada [Region 1]

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