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Arguably His best concert

Lauren Lindsey | 03/02/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Johnny, the French Rock Legend is the world's one of the most successful musicians. His popularity in France began in late 50s, as the French Elvis, and has not diminished in the new millennium. His recent double CD sold at record levels that it is said every one out of three houses in France has it. This DVD is to my judgment one of his best, the other one is Dans La Chaleur De Bercy. In a stadium full of fans Johnny sings his old and new songs in a new format. His band is made up of outstanding musicians; some are US citizens (bass player, drummer). Towards the end of the concert he is backed up by a symphony orchestra and huge voice choir in addition to his band. It is an event. You don't need to know French to appreciate him. In fact, I don't know French. But, when he sings, you can sense he is expressing the feelings of your heart; you feel connected, understood, expressed. I don't know anybody else who can do this. It is for this reason his popularity has increased year by year and is still at its peak when he is 62 years old. Especially his slower rock songs whose names I can not correctly type are outstanding. Enjoy..."