It must be good to be Harry Connick Jr. He's charming and humble, with movie star looks (and a film resume to back it up) and a Victoria's Secret model for a wife; he sings like Sinatra, and he's a brilliant pianist and ar... more »ranger leading a superb band. And now he's at center stage for what has to be one of 2004's best DVD music releases. This 2004 concert is a triumphant confirmation of a mature talent, and a classy, swinging big band affair that does Ellington and Basie proud. The theme of Only You is Connick's album of the same name, a collection of romantic songs from the '50s and '60s, and the choices are often inspired: the Drifters' "Save the Last for Me" and the lovely "Goodnight My Love" (a hit decades ago for Paul Anka, the Fleetwoods, and others) are just two examples. But Connick's arrangements of even the more familiar material are original and fresh; he even manages to breathe new life into "Sweet Georgia Brown," a virtuoso solo piano performance. A 30-minute interview with Connick and a 20-minute documentary focusing on the concert, the CD, and the musicians round out this terrific package. --Sam Graham« less
Actor:Harry Connick Jr. Genres:Music Video & Concerts Sub-Genres:Pop, Rock & Roll, Jazz Studio:Sony Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 03/23/2004 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/2004 Release Year: 2004 Run Time: 2hr 24min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 1 Members Wishing: 0 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English See Also:
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Harry Connick Jr ...sigh!!
M. Lightner | 08/15/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Besides an unrivaled ability to make women of all ages sigh (believe me on this, I was recently at one of his concerts where two 70-ish year old women were literally hootin' and hollerin' and swooning), the man is the consummate performer. This dvd, filmed early in the Only You tour in beautiful Quebec City, is masterfully produced and captures the many talents of the man and his band. Singing, dancing, humor, theatrics, original composition,ingenious interpretation and a magical energy the whole band shares comes through beautifully in this entertaining and inspiring show. The documentary and post-concert interview are a lot of fun as well. While nothing compares to seeing Harry and the band live, this DVD is the closest we can come to that. Also excellent is the Jill Connick-directed "We Are In Love" concert dvd from a decade ago. Fun to watch back to back to see how Harry has changed...and how he hasn't!"
A Masterful Performance
Adrian Chandran | Toronto, Canada | 04/27/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A masterful performance, as you would expect from Harry Connick Jr. The revised orchestration of old masterpieces are well written and refreshed to Harry's style. The Capitol Theatre in Quebec City provides excellent acoustics for the big band sounds from this DVD. It is recorded using high resolution audio (well balanced), and high resolution video.An excellent DVD!"
I love Harry Connick Jr. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
curlyqdog | Uniontown, OH United States | 04/05/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you are a true of Harry Connick Jr. then you would be crazy not to buy this DVD. I mean hello Harry in concert is one of the best experiences for any fan. This is great for everyone that can't get to every concert (that would be a dream). Harry is the best and I can't wait until I see him again in concert or when he comes out with his next cd !!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
A New Harry
MJL | Atlanta, GA USA | 01/15/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This was a wonderful DVD, a different side of Harry. For all his fans, I think you will enjoy this as much as the crooner."